Dread The Scales? There’s A Better Way To Measure Your Health
It used to just be January when we’re overloaded with so many weight loss messages. Now it seems throughout the year everywhere we turn we are being encouraged to lose weight. Even the most confident of us can feel under pressure to jump on the scales… …And those among us who may not even need […]
The Powerlessness of Willpower
I write this month’s article whilst at a departure gate in a Texas Airport Airport. I have been out here at a conference and I’ve been able to spend a little time sight-seeing and food-spotting. It’s astounding just how many opportunities there are to develop obesity here! The real challenge is this: the human body […]
Seven Common Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Weight
It’s that time of year, six weeks have past since that New Years Resolution and while you lost quite a lot of weight at first without much effort, you have now reached a plateau and all your hard work does not appear to be paying dividends when you step on the scales. So here are […]
Five Reasons You Don’t Need to Fear Healthy Carbs
This is one of the most hotly debated topics in the field of nutrition. Just as fat used to be, carbs are now accused of causing weight gain, heart disease and all sorts of other problems. It is true that low-carb diets can be incredibly beneficial, especially for weight loss, diabetes and certain health conditions. […]
How Many Times A Day Should I Eat?
You know your diet has a lot to do with your weight and body composition. When it comes to weight loss, and maintaining that weight loss, the number one strategy people use is modifying food intake. Most people emphasise their food choices, and that’s definitely encouraged. Watching what you eat is important. But meal frequency […]
Outrageous Fad Diets & What They Are Really Doing To Your Body
In the six years since I founded Alevere Nutrition Limited I have listened to hundreds of patients explain which Fad diets they have tried. In this month’s column I thought it would be fun to list a few of the more bizarre ones. Most people have heard of the uber restrictive, low carb, high protein […]
What Every Woman Needs to Know to Achieve Her Desired Body Composition Goals
Admit it, after ploughing through countless resources, you’re nowhere near towards gaining clarity on how you can start changing your body composition. One website will tell you to simply eat more protein and count calories. Meanwhile, a female fitness YouTuber swears by her ketogenic diet and daily kettlebell workouts. Clashing views and information on women’s health and […]
Is it Possible to Lose Weight with an Underactive Thyroid?
If you are being treated for an underactive thyroid, medically known as hypothyroidism, and are struggling to lose body fat, you are not alone. Of the estimated 2% percent in the U.K. who have hypothyroidism, many find themselves with undesirable weight gain. Hypothyroidism is mostly seen in women between the ages of 40 – 50 and is seen […]
Does Caffeine Really Stimulate Fat Loss?
Billions of people around the world drink coffee or tea to start the day. It’s a fine way to kick the proverbial engine into gear. The kick, of course, is largely due to the caffeine content in these beverages. Caffeine is a powerful stimulant and an appetite suppressant, but you probably already knew that. Less […]
