The magic of your metabolism

If you’ve ever struggled to lose weight, chances are you’ve blamed your metabolism – that mysterious phenomenon we’re told keeps some people effortlessly slim while making weight loss an unwinnable ba

Energy metabolism is the process where your body converts food into usable energy. It’s an ongoing interplay of digestion, absorption, cellular respiration and nutrient transport that fuels everything

Think it’s trickier now to stay slim than it was in your 20s? Sadly, you’re right. But the good news is, you can still turn things around if you discover what’s preventing you from shedding unwanted p

Feeling energised all day isn’t just about how much you eat, it’s about what you eat and how your body uses it. Energy isn’t only about calories, but the quality of those calories and the nutrients th

If you need, or want, to lose weight, the way you eat is key to doing it successfully

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