Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 30 years, you’ll almost certainly have heard of the paleo diet. Touted by proponents as being the answer to everything from diabetes, high blood pressure to numerous cancers, there’s no doubt that this ultra-unprocessed, high-quality diet may have some health benefits[1]. However, its restrictive nature…

The carnivore diet: fantastic or fanatical? The carnivore diet is the new buzzword that has been making the rounds in the fitness industry in recent years. Proponents of this super high-protein, high-fat and zero-carb approach wax lyrical about its purported benefits for improved health, body composition, and even mood. However, a wealth of scientific literature…

Does eating fat burn more fat? Will stopping eating before 6pm magically prevent us from gaining weight? Is Weight Watchers witchcraft or a waste of time? These are just a few of the many claims made by fad diets and named ‘weight loss programs’ alike. But trying to get a straight and unbiased answer about…

The ketogenic diet is everywhere right now. If you have been anywhere near social media in recent year, you will be all too aware of the hype surrounding keto and the strength of feeling it engenders, both for and against. For some people, it is the only way to lose weight; for others, it’s just another tool to create a calorie…

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as ‘fat loss food’. The good news is that there are not any truly ‘fattening’ foods either. However, some foods are more nutritionally dense and support our physiology and health better than others. Some foods keep us feeling fuller than others, but no food alone will make us fat…

When social occasions come up, trying to stick to your diet plan can be a worry – especially if you are not prepared. While sometimes it seems like the easiest option just to avoid it, spending time with friends and family and friends is important/ With a little forward planning, you will soon feel at…

Sticking to a training and nutrition program can come with various obstacles and challenges. One of the trickiest to negotiate can be dealing with "food pushers".  If you have a specific health and fitness goal, it can be hard to say “no” to colleagues who bring biscuits to the office, family who bake for you,…