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One of the most popular dietary exclusions is gluten. Although originally it was used for Coeliac disease and those with a gluten sensitivity, people are now using a gluten-free diet for other health benefits. But is a gluten-free diet helpful for weight…

It’s known that restricting calories can lead to weight loss and improvement in certain health risk factors. But what is not as well understood is the influence that the quality of the diet has on these outcomes. Some believe that a calorie…

Healthy lifestyle habits such as physical activity reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity and other related health issues. One popular way to encourage physical activity is through the use of an activity tracker. But this raises the question – does…

Carbohydrate restriction and low-carb diets have gained popularity in the general population and in research circles in recent years. It shows promise for outcomes such as weight loss and improving diabetes, but there are concerns about the high saturated fat content. This…

One major area of interest when it comes to weight loss and maintenance is the influence of the gut microbiota – the microbes that live in the human digestive tract. Although there are links to these microbes, obesity and weight loss, we…

High protein diets have been shown to have various health benefits when it comes to disease prevention and weight loss. However, the evidence for high protein when it comes to insulin resistance and the resulting effect on weight loss maintenance is unclear….

Many people lose weight, but few manage to maintain weight loss long-term. One potential reason for this is an increase in the hormone involved in hunger signals after weight loss. What you eat for weight maintenance can be just as important as…

Mixed nuts are a popular snack option, and contain a good amount of protein and healthy fats. However, they are higher in calories, which could be a concern for weight loss. This raises the questions – are mixed nuts a good choice…

Despite decades of research, there is still a lack of simple, effective and affordable weight loss interventions. One intervention that has gained popularity recently is time-restricted eating (TRE), also known as intermittent fasting. Compared to other strategies, TRE is simple and requires…

Many people use their smartphone regularly throughout the day for a variety of uses, from connecting with friends to ordering dinner. But could an interactive app help people to lose weight?   Background This need has grown recently due to the combination…