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Food additives and ultra-processed foods in the UK – hot topic

Food additives and ultra-processed foods in the UK – hot topic

by John-Paul | Apr 2, 2026 | Fibre, Foods, Gut health, Science, Ultra-processed foods, Weightloss

Food additives and ultra-processed foods are not the same thing, but they often overlap. In the UK, additives are regulated and approved before use, while concern about ultra-processed foods focuses more on the overall pattern of heavily industrially processed...
Waist-to-Height-Ratio – a simpler tool to assessing obesity risk

Waist-to-Height-Ratio – a simpler tool to assessing obesity risk

by John-Paul | Dec 28, 2023 | Bellyfat, BMI, New Year, Science, Weightloss

You may have heard of ‘BMI’ or ‘waist circumference’ to measure or classify your health risk from being overweight or obese.   What is this about the ‘Waist-to-height’ ratio?   Dr. Margaret Ashwell is a leading academic and...
Belly fat – and what to do about it

Belly fat – and what to do about it

by John-Paul | Dec 26, 2022 | Bellyfat, BMI, Exercise, New Year, Relaxation, Weightloss

Belly fat and what you can do about it   Overindulged during Christmas? Does your belly feel unsightly? You’re not alone. As we go into the New Year you may be thinking – how can I get rid of my belly?   Belly fat is made of two types. The first type...

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