Fasting: all you need to know

If you’ve ever tried a low-calorie diet, you’ll know how it can leave you tired, hungry and irritable. Meanwhile, lowcarb, ‘keto’ diets can cause cravings, constipation, kidneys stones and may even in

Skipping breakfast used to be considered a diet sin, but now missing entire meals could contribute to weight loss. Intermittent fasting is growing in popularity, yet it wasn’t always a choice for our

Dr Elise Dallas is a GP whose expertise you can trust

Probably the most common question I’m asked by patients who are feeling tired or have put on weight is, “Do I have a slow metabolism?” The answer is complicated. Your metabolism is the name for all th

Willpower alone is often not enough to stop our brains controlling our stomachs, and a mix of holidays, busy social lives and summer stress can see eating habits spiral out of control. ‘Many of us rea

In her new book, nutritionist Emma Bardwell says fibre is crucial for staying in good shape and maintaining a healthy weight.