Nutrition is often a confusing field, as there is so much conflicting advice and information out there. This is particularly true when it comes to weight loss and people vary in which approach they believe in.
Simply put, you need to create a calorie deficit to lose weight. And, you need to do so in a sustainable manner. Precisely what that looks like varies depending on the individual person, their behavior and their metabolism. As a consequence, it’s important to find an overall approach that works for you.
All of these approaches are sustainable options that some people rely on. In each case, they can be a short-term or a long-term change and there is considerable research behind them.
Ketogenic diets are popular and can work well both for weight loss and for health. Nevertheless, they do come with significant challenges. This list covers the key signs of being in ketosis, in order to help people follow a ketogenic diet that works for them.
Intermittent fasting is often promoted as a good way to lose weight but what are the other implications for health? Is intermittent fasting likely to make you healthier or is it a technique that you should be avoiding?
The Mediterranean diet has a long history of being good for health but recent research suggests that these benefits may extend to cognition too. This post takes a look at that research and its implications.
We’ve all heard about the health benefits that olive oil is supposed to offer. But, are those benefits just speculation or is there science to back them up?
Olive oil has quite a reputation as being a good option for health, especially as part of a Mediterranean diet. But, what research is actually behind olive oil and is it really as good as people claim?