Diet

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Diet2 October 2026

Eating out while losing weight: a practical guide for restaurants and social meals

Restaurant meals often hold far more energy than meals at home, but you do not have to stop going out. Practical ways to order, share and enjoy menús, tapas, pizza and social events.

A small plate of grilled fish, lentils and green beans with a bowl of yoghurt and berries and a water carafe on a stone counter.

Diet2 October 2026

Eating well on GLP-1 treatment: a guide for when your appetite is low

When a GLP-1-based medicine quietens your appetite, eating enough of the right things matters more. A practical guide to protein, small meals, fibre, fluids and alcohol.

A table with a plate of salad and grilled fish, a small bowl of rice, a glass of water and walking shoes by a sunny balcony door.

Diet7 August 2026

Blood sugar after eating: what is normal and what actually helps

A rise in blood sugar after a meal is normal. Here is what healthy levels look like, why people respond differently to the same food, simple habits that soften the rise and when to get tested.

Glass jars of oats, beans and brown rice beside a halved pear, raspberries, seeded bread and a carafe of water on a wooden table.

Diet7 August 2026

Dietary fibre and fullness: soluble, insoluble and how much you need

Most adults in Europe eat less fibre than recommended. Here is how soluble and insoluble fibre differ, what they do for fullness and health, how much to aim for and how to increase it gently.

An open pantry shelf with a basket of tomatoes, onions and lemons, dried chickpeas, olive oil, plain boxes and a jar of nuts in warm light.

Diet7 August 2026

Ultra-processed food and overeating: what the evidence shows

Ultra-processed foods make it easy to eat more than you need. Here is what counts as ultra-processed, what the best trial found, what large reviews link it with and realistic swaps.

A terrace table at dusk with a glass of sparkling water and lime, a bowl of olives and an empty wine glass set aside.

Diet7 August 2026

Alcohol and weight loss: calories, appetite and what to do

How many calories are in wine, beer, spirits and cocktails, how alcohol changes appetite and food choices, and practical ways to drink less while losing weight.

A kitchen counter with a bowl of lentils, sliced boiled eggs, a tub of yoghurt with a wooden spoon and a jar of chickpeas in soft window light.

Diet7 August 2026

Protein and appetite: how much you need when losing weight

Protein is the most filling of the main nutrients. Here is what the research shows about protein and hunger, how much to aim for in grams, and how to spread it across your meals.

A kitchen counter with a wall clock above, a bowl of porridge with berries, a jar of oats and a teapot in morning light.

Diet7 August 2026

Intermittent fasting for weight loss: what the trials found

Randomised trials of alternate-day fasting and time-restricted eating found similar weight loss to ordinary calorie restriction. Here is what they showed and who should avoid fasting.

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