What Are Weight-Loss Injections and How Do They Work? A Dietitian's View
What are weight-loss injections, how do semaglutide and tirzepatide work, and who might they suit? Side effects and the role of nutrition during treatment.
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What are weight-loss injections, how do semaglutide and tirzepatide work, and who might they suit? Side effects and the role of nutrition during treatment.
How is daily protein need calculated? Recommended amounts for adults, athletes, older people, pregnancy and weight loss, with an example and protein table.
How is basal metabolic rate calculated? The Mifflin-St Jeor formula, examples for women and men, activity multipliers and reading your calorie need.
How is body mass index calculated? The BMI formula, a worked example, range table, the limits of BMI and extra measures such as waist-to-height ratio.
The answer to “Why can't I gain weight?” often lies in metabolic rate, genetic factors, or underlying medical conditions.
The differences between emotional and physical hunger, what can trigger emotional eating, and ways to cope with it using mindful eating habits.
A list of calorie-dense, nutritious foods: healthy fats, proteins and carbohydrates that can support healthy weight gain and muscle development.
Low-calorie dessert recipes made without refined sugar: healthy brownies, chia pudding, oat and banana cookies and yoghurt parfait, with simple tips.
What happens when calorie intake is too low for too long? Effects on metabolism, muscle, hormones and mood, and how to get enough energy safely.
How to build a 3,000-calorie diet for healthy weight gain: macronutrient ranges, foods to choose and avoid, and a sample 5-day meal plan to follow.
What the term superfood means, the nutrients such foods are known for, what to watch when eating them, and popular examples like blueberries, chia, quinoa and salmon.
Simple nutrition tips for office workers: balanced meals, practical snacks, a quick office breakfast, drinking water, moving regularly and infused water ideas.
On food labels, kcal and calories mean the same thing, and 1 kcal equals about 4.18 kJ. Learn how energy is shown on labels in different countries.
Localised slimming applications can accompany a nutrition programme when the device and session plan suit your tissue. Results vary from person to person.
Answers to common questions about localised slimming: areas, devices, sessions, safety and how diet fits in. Results vary from person to person.
Devices are one option people consider for localised areas. See which methods exist, why diet alone cannot target an area, and how to choose.
Curcumin, the main active compound in turmeric, has been studied for its anti-inflammatory properties. See what research suggests and how to use it.
Personalised nutrition plans that support your doctor's treatment for heart, liver, kidney, digestive and metabolic conditions.
Diets rich in fruit and vegetables are linked with lower cancer risk. Read what laboratory research says about plant compounds; they are not treatments.