Health and Fitness Articles

Think your meal replacement is healthy? Think again. Many are packed with cheap fillers, artificial sweeteners and long ingredient lists that don't support your goals. Here's what to look for, and what to avoid, when...

The idea that offering a bit of meat at dinner or some fortified cereal occasionally will cover their needs is pretty common but the reality is, toddlers need relatively high amounts of iron for growth,...

Late-night snacking is one of the most common eating habits going around. And it's rarely about willpower. Here's what's actually driving it, and how to break the cycle for good.

Cravings are real signals, but they rarely point to a single missing nutrient. They sit at the crossroads of biology, mood, sleep, and habit. Here’s what each type of craving can and can’t tell you.

A craving usually isn't a willpower problem. It's your body (or your brain) sending a signal. So how do you tell the difference and how do you escape the craving trap. 

TL;DR: Why cravings happen Cravings are signals, not willpower failures. Blood sugar and sleep are big drivers. Stress feeds a comfort-food loop. Not enough protein leaves you vulnerable. The 3pm pull toward the biscuit tin....

Protein has become the macronutrient everyone is talking about, and there's a reason. Of the three macros, protein is the most satiating, meaning it tends to keep you fuller for longer than the equivalent calories...

If you've spent any time on the wellness internet lately, you'll have noticed protein is having a moment. Cottage cheese is a personality. Greek yoghurt got a glow-up. Half your gym is carrying around a...

A high-carb, low-protein breakfast causes a fast rise in blood sugar, followed by an equally fast crash. That crash triggers ghrelin, your hunger hormone, which sends urgent signals to your brain to find energy quickly....