Nutrition
Recipes, meal ideas, and nutritional information to help you create delicious food to hit your fitness goals
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How a "green" Mediterranean diet protects our brain and will help lose weight
Nutrition The green-med diet can prevent your brain shrinking and improve insulin sensitivity to help with weight loss
By Matt Evans • Published
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Scientists say you can eat chocolate and lose weight, here's why
Small amounts of dark chocolate can help your body burn calories, even when you aren't exercising
By James Frew • Published
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Vitamin C is essential for skin health – but should you eat it or apply it to your face?
Seniors Vitamin C is essential for collagen production, but should we be using it in serums, supplements or whole foods?
By Matt Evans • Published
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Eating more carbs, not less, can improve your workouts – Here's why
Nutrition Cutting back on carbohydrates makes us less active and can actually increase levels of harmful cholesterol
By James Frew • Published
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Is fasting good for you?
NUTRITION Is fasting good for you? We examine the research and speak to those in the know to find out
By Catherine Renton • Published
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Vegans can now get omega-3 from this ‘faux-fish’ but does it taste any good?
Nutrition You can now get the nutritional benefits of salmon from the world's first vegan-friendly 'fish' steak
By Jessica Downey • Last updated
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Why pomegranate can help boost muscle performance as you age, according to studies
Aging Find out what research has to say about pomegranate and healthy aging. Plus, here's how to can consume more of it
By Jessica Downey • Published
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Over 65? Use whey protein and resistance training to fight the effects of aging
Seniors The benefits of exercise are well-known, but researchers have uncovered a surprising benefit of regular protein intake
By James Frew • Published
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Switching to the Mediterranean diet could help you live longer, here's why
Nutrition The results of a new study add to the growing evidence of the Mediterranean diet's health-protecting effects
By James Frew • Published
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How long do you chew for? New research finds slower chewing helps lose weight
Nutrition Chewing slowly and mindful eating has been found to improve health and encourage weight loss (although no-one knows why)
By Matt Evans • Published
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Here's how drinking coffee can actually improve your health
Health Thanks to a new myth-busting review, we now know how our favorite caffeinated drink keeps us in good health
By James Frew • Published
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How to identify the best weight-loss supermarket foods, according to an expert
Nutrition The Food Effect Doctor tells us how to eat for weight loss and better mood in January and beyond
By Matt Evans • Published
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Ginger helps prevent sore muscles post-workout, new research finds
Nutrition This anti-inflammatory kitchen staple reduces muscle and joint pain, and may even aid weight loss
By James Frew • Published
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Want to eat healthier in 2022? Here's how to stick to your food goals
Nutrition Skip the restrictive diets and make some small tweaks instead to make long-lasting changes
By James Frew • Published
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Swapping out foods for planet-healthy options can also help you lose weight
Nutrition Missing just one serving of beef a day can reduce your diet's carbon footprint by up to 48%
By Matt Evans • Published
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This is the healthiest way to cook chicken, according to science
Nutrition Grilling? Roasting? Poaching? Chicken and other meats are way healthier poached than grilled – here's why
By Matt Evans • Published
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7 easy ways to boost your immunity and avoid infection this winter
Nutrition If you’re looking to boost your immunity, we asked experts what makes a difference
By Catherine Renton • Published
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How to beat the post-Christmas slump: get back on track with these tips
Nutrition Feeling bloated and sluggish after the festive season? Give your body a break with our body-part-by-body-part guide
By Ruth Gaukrodger • Published
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Is the pegan diet really effective for weight loss?
Nutrition The pegan diet is a mix of paleo and vegan diet philosophies, but can it really help us lose weight?
By Matt Evans • Published
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Healthy diet: Eat more fiber to fight COVID, heart disease and even cancer
Nutrition Dietary fiber and a healthy gut is the key to better immune systems, skin, sleep and energy – here's what foods to eat
By Matt Evans • Published
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Fat loss workouts: what to eat to stay full for longer
WEIGHT LOSS Trying out fat loss workouts? These are the best food choices for to keep you fuller for longer
By Lou Mudge • Published
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What is bulking?
NUTRITION What is bulking? We give you all the information, including how to bulk safely
By Catherine Renton • Published
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Why seniors can use protein shakes to help prevent falls, get stronger and lose weight
Seniors Protein supplements can help older adults avoid falls and injuries, increase satiety, and boost heart health. Get shaking
By Matt Evans • Published
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Here's how eating junk food affects your strength training
Nutrition These high-fat foods make us tired, gain fat rather than muscle, and change how our bodies process sugar
By James Frew • Published
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New research has found maintaining muscle mass is key for living longer
Health Diet has an important role to play if you want to keep your body strong and healthy as you age
By Jessica Downey • Last updated
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Should you cut calories or eat healthily to lose weight?
Weight Loss Burning energy is an important part of any weight loss program, but it's not the only factor
By James Frew • Published
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Are vegan burgers healthier, and better for your heart, than the real thing?
Nutrition Plant-based "fake meats" food consumption has doubled over 10 years. But are these vegan burgers really healthier?
By Matt Evans • Published
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Should you use dairy or vegan protein to build stronger muscles?
Nutrition Plant-based protein has been considered the lower quality option, but new research suggests otherwise
By James Frew • Last updated
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Chris Hemsworth shares his favorite smoothie recipe for building Thor-style muscle
Nutrition The actor's intense workouts help develop muscle, but it could be these smoothies that really make the difference
By James Frew • Last updated