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...
by John-Paul | Apr 24, 2025 | Bellyfat, Blood pressure, BMI, Cravings, Diabetes, Exercise, Foods, GLP-1s, Weightloss
You’ve probably heard about weight loss injections – and it’s a hot topic. You can even get them from Superdrug if you meet their criteria. They sound very appealing, but you still need to put in the work and think about how you’ll control your weight when you come...
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...
by John-Paul | Feb 19, 2023 | Bellyfat, BMI, Cravings, Science, Weightloss
Cravings and dietary relapses Below is a summary of a research paper by Sala et al, 2021 into some observations about cravings and dietary lapse. In this study, it appears that by examining the concepts of ‘mindful awareness’, ‘willingness’...
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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