Daily sugar consumption has steadily risen over the last few centuries (1,3). Sugar is used for many purposes, such as making foods and drinks taste sweeter, look better and last longer (1). It has been well documented that the increased…
Water is a vital ingredient for life, we all know that. It makes up about 60% of our body and plays an important role in many of our functions. From regulating blood pressure and body temperature, through to providing lubrication…
It’s 2pm on a Friday, you have got a work deadline to hit by that evening and your brain feels like it has gone to sleep. You reach for a source of caffeine or a sugary snack to help wake…
It’s known that restricting calories can lead to weight loss and improvement in certain health risk factors. But what is not as well understood is the influence that the quality of the diet has on these outcomes. Some believe that…
One major area of interest when it comes to weight loss and maintenance is the influence of the gut microbiota – the microbes that live in the human digestive tract. Although there are links to these microbes, obesity and weight…
High protein diets have been shown to have various health benefits when it comes to disease prevention and weight loss. However, the evidence for high protein when it comes to insulin resistance and the resulting effect on weight loss maintenance…
Many people lose weight, but few manage to maintain weight loss long-term. One potential reason for this is an increase in the hormone involved in hunger signals after weight loss. What you eat for weight maintenance can be just as…
Mixed nuts are a popular snack option, and contain a good amount of protein and healthy fats. However, they are higher in calories, which could be a concern for weight loss. This raises the questions – are mixed nuts a…
Despite decades of research, there is still a lack of simple, effective and affordable weight loss interventions. One intervention that has gained popularity recently is time-restricted eating (TRE), also known as intermittent fasting. Compared to other strategies, TRE is simple…
Many people use their smartphone regularly throughout the day for a variety of uses, from connecting with friends to ordering dinner. But could an interactive app help people to lose weight? Background This need has grown recently due to the…