The carnivore diet: Is it right for you?

The carnivore diet: Is it right for you?

Paras Kapoor / Unsplash Taking the ketogenic diet to a new level is the newest diet trend, the carnivore diet. The carnivore diet, or all-meat diet, involves eating only animal products, or in some cases, only red meat. On this diet, a person completely avoids all plant products, including vegetables, fruits, grains, and any item … Read more

You’re not eating enough protein – here’s why

You’re not eating enough protein – here’s why

It’s hard to have too much protein. “The vast majority of us are under-eating protein, not over-eating it,” says French biochemist Jessie Inchauspé, founder of Glucose Goddess and author of Glucose Revolution. “There’s nothing to fear when it comes to protein – it’s a healthy, essential part of our diet.”  If you seriously max out on … Read more

You’ve reached a weight loss plateau: Is fat fasting the fix you’ve been looking for?

You’ve reached a weight loss plateau: Is fat fasting the fix you’ve been looking for?

Sea Wave/Shutterstock There’s nothing more frustrating than hitting a weight loss plateau. Even after eating healthy foods, exercising regularly, and sticking to your new lifestyle habits, sometimes the weight just won’t budge. In these scenarios, tools like fat fasting might be the “leg up” your body needs.  By now, you’re likely to have heard of … Read more

Your complete guide to the South Beach diet

Your complete guide to the South Beach diet

CA Creative/Unsplash Are you looking for ways to achieve your fitness goals in 2023? You may have come across a large pool of weight loss programs, some of which are unhealthy. However, the South Beach diet can be a safe way to achieve sustainable weight loss. Over the years, the South Beach diet has amassed … Read more

Your complete guide to the Dukan diet: Everything you need to know

Your complete guide to the Dukan diet: Everything you need to know

Tom Wieden/Pixabay In the wide world of diets, the Dukan diet stands out for its structure and the clear path it provides for those striving to lose weight. Introduced by Dr. Pierre Dukan, a French doctor, the diet has gathered a substantial following globally, including many celebrities who swear by its effectiveness. The diet emphasizes … Read more

How to lose half a stone, according to a French nutritionist

How to lose half a stone, according to a French nutritionist

When Caroline Longmore, a French nutritionist, married a Brit and moved from Paris to London, she found herself “horrified” by the way people ate. “I realised that people here had not learnt about moderation,” she explains to me, in a charmingly thick accent. “The French are just so much better at looking after themselves, but I … Read more

The Mayo Clinic diet: Everything you need to know about this doctor-approved regimen

The Mayo Clinic diet: Everything you need to know about this doctor-approved regimen

Antoni Shkraba / Pexels If you’re looking for a diet that can help you stay healthy and lose weight, the Mayo Clinic diet might be the answer. This diet was created by top doctors at the Mayo Clinic, one of the world’s leading healthcare centers, and it is about making a long-term change to eat … Read more

DASH diet 101: A meal plan and beginner’s guide

DASH diet 101: A meal plan and beginner’s guide

Foodie Factor / Pexels Although there are almost too many popular diets to count, the best diets for men share the same general principles — eat whole, unprocessed foods like vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, nuts, seeds, and legumes, and limit sugar, refined grains, trans fats, fried foods, excessive salt, and alcohol. With these commonalities aside, … Read more

Three easy ways to have a low carb dinner

Three easy ways to have a low carb dinner

Whilst extreme carb-cutting has its detractors, the evidence is there that our carb-heavy, Western diets increase the risk of a number of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.  Studies have also shown that a carbohydrate-rich evening meal can have other negative effects, such as reducing the release of the sleep hormone … Read more

High protein diets: Everything you need to know

High protein diets: Everything you need to know

Ello / Unsplash Fitness goals usually fall under one of two categories: working out more and eating better. This can involve following a high-protein diet, adding more veggies to dinners, and getting into a running routine. However, there is no need to wait for January, because you can make positive changes at any time of … Read more