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Eat well, plan less · Page 7
Practical guides to meal planning, nutrition, fitness and wellbeing, from the team behind Mealful.
Recipes1 min read
Healthier fakeaways: takeout favourites at home
Lighter homemade versions of pizza, burgers, curry, fried chicken and stir-fries that are often quicker than delivery.
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Groceries1 min read
Eating with the seasons: a simple produce guide
Why seasonal fruit and vegetables often taste better and cost less, and what to look for in spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Fitness1 min read
What to eat on rest days
Should you eat less when you're not training? How to adjust your food on rest days to recover well without overthinking it.
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Habits1 min read
How to eat out and still stay on track
Simple strategies for restaurants, takeout and social meals that let you enjoy yourself without undoing a week of good eating.
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Weight loss1 min read
Intermittent fasting: does it work for weight loss?
16:8, 5:2 and other fasting methods explained, what the research says, and who should avoid it.
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Recipes1 min read
How to organise your recipes from links, screenshots and cookbooks
Saved reels, browser bookmarks, a cookbook and a stack of screenshots: how to pull every recipe you love into one place you'll actually use.
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Wellness1 min read
How to beat the afternoon energy slump
Why energy drops after lunch, and the food, drink and movement habits that keep you alert through the afternoon.
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Meal planning2 min read
How to meal plan for the week (without spending your whole Sunday on it)
A simple, repeatable way to plan seven days of meals in under 30 minutes, from picking recipes to writing the grocery list.
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Nutrition1 min read
Healthy eating as you get older
How nutritional needs change with age, from protein and vitamin B12 to hydration, and simple ways to eat well later in life.
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Nutrition2 min read
Macros explained: protein, carbs and fat in plain English
What macronutrients are, how many calories each one carries, and how to think about the balance without obsessing over every gram.
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Fitness1 min read
Home workouts and healthy eating: a simple routine that works
No gym? A beginner-friendly home workout routine plus the eating habits that help you see results.
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Nutrition2 min read
How many calories do I need? A simple way to find your number
How daily calorie needs are estimated, what changes them, and how to adjust for losing, maintaining or gaining weight.
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