We all know that chips and candy bars aren’t the healthiest snacks, but you can upgrade to a snack that helps prevent a number of chronic health problems. When you need a packable, munchable food to carry you through between meals, nuts and seeds are a perfect choice, loaded with fiber, good fats and protein. … Read more
Weight loss or weight management is a common aspiration for many people, as rates of obesity continue to rise in the UK. Figures from the Government show that in 2022 to 2023, 64 percent of adults in England were estimated to be overweight or living with obesity. This is just a mild increase from 2021 … Read more
A woman has shared her astonishing transformation after embarking on a two-week diet consisting solely of fruits and vegetables. Megan Davies, a mum from Merthyr Tydfil, adopted a vegan diet for 14 days and not only shed 12lbs but also experienced significant improvements in her physical and mental health. In a TikTok video that has … Read more
The drug tirzepatide, made popular for its treatment of Type 2 diabetes and weight loss, lowers the risk of progression to diabetes by 94 per cent among adults with prediabetes and obesity or who are overweight when taken weekly, according to a new study by the drugmaker Eli Lilly. While the study has not yet … Read more
Celebrity Chef Tom Kerridge has divulged his secret for maintaining a dramatic 12 stone weight loss, crediting a single ingredient and the dopamine diet for his transformative journey. Tom, the culinary mastermind behind six esteemed restaurants nationwide, confessed that he’s revamped his dietary routine and curbed his alcohol consumption. However, it’s his reliance on one … Read more
A couple who managed to shed an impressive 200lbs (90kg) between them have revealed the secret to their weight loss success – cutting out one thing. Juggling a hectic work schedule, social events, household chores and more can often leave us feeling too exhausted to even think about working out or preparing a healthy meal … Read more
Semaglutide and tirzepatide work by mimicking the action of GLP-1, a hormone found naturally in the body. These drugs act on GLP-1 receptors in the pancreas to trigger the release of insulin after eating, which helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. They also bind to GLP-1 receptors in the brain to make … Read more
Weight loss can be a common goal for many people at some point in their lives. For some this might come from a desire to fit into certain old clothes, or feel fitter. However, for others it could be a medical necessity, having reached what could be a dangerous weight. Whatever the reason, weight loss … Read more
Losing weight is a common goal for many people, whether for health reasons or to alter their appearance. However, it is often easier said than done. Many of us are aware that eating in a calorie deficit is one way to shed a few pounds. This means that you consume fewer calories than your body … Read more
It’s possible that tirzepatide is slightly more effective because it’s a dual receptor agonist. In addition to GLP-1, it also activates receptors of GIP, another hormone involved in regulating blood sugar and appetite. But McGuire says GIP isn’t well understood, and it’s not clear whether the addition of GIP is driving the increased weight loss … Read more
