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…