What’s more divisive than politics? Try talking about which type of fat you should cook with. The conventional wisdom tells us butter, lard and beef tallow (dripping) – produced from rendering beef fat – are high in ‘bad’ saturated fats […]
I am a researcher at King’s College London and a registered dietitian, but here’s something that may surprise you – my first career was as a private chef, cooking for the ultra-wealthy on superyachts. These yachts would sail around the
That melt-in-the-mouth biscuit, puffy potato snack or fluffy white bread all have one thing in common – a moreish, soft texture. Does it matter? Well, yes, because research into ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which are often blamed for weight gain and
So many people I speak to say they are cutting back on red meat to improve their health – but will it? While some research links eating red meat to cancer and heart disease, other studies suggest the risks aren’t
It’s just gone 3pm, your focus is fading, and the only thing keeping you going is the thought of another cup of coffee or a sugar hit – a sure sign of the afternoon slump, but it may not be
Is it possible that not only are our gut microbes linked to immunity, mental wellbeing and weight gain, but they also play a role in endometriosis and the intense pain it can cause? Endometriosis is where womb-like tissue grows elsewhere
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Menopausal women concerned about their blood pressure might want to consider increasing their intake of certain potassium-rich foods. Why? Because they are more sensitive to the damaging effects of salt than others – and new science suggests that increasing your
Should you, would you, take Ozempic? It’s a question I’m asked by friends and it’s a hot topic among my scientist colleagues, too. The answer is complicated. Ozempic has been touted as a new, miracle weight-loss fix that can help
