Maimonides knew first: How to lose weight without dieting
In an era of extreme diets, obsessive calorie counting, and “miracle” supplements, it’s increasingly clear that weight loss is not just about what we eat, but how we live. Surprisingly, one of the greatest physicians and philosophers in history, Maimonides, formulated centuries ago dietary and lifestyle principles that align almost perfectly with current scientific research. […]
How to Lower Cortisol With Food
Cortisol is today’s least-loved hormone. In truth, cortisol isn’t actually all bad—it’s essential for helping us stay alert and respond to stress. Of course, if left unchecked, high cortisol levels can wreak havoc on our central nervous system, causing everything from fatigue to irritability to increased risk of heart disease. And, let’s not forget the […]
How to Advise Patients on Climate Without Turning Them Off
Eating less meat and more fruits and vegetables or walking and cycling more — these recommendations benefit both health and the climate. Yet, many patients reportedly do not want the environmental benefit highlighted explicitly. A study by the University and University Hospital of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, and the University Hospital of Halle, Halle, both in Germany, […]
How to make raw milk safe(r)
When H5N1 avian flu was detected in commercial raw milk samples from a dairy called Raw Farm in California in December, the company released a press statement: “There are no illnesses associated with H5N1 in our products, but rather this is a political issue.” To critics of raw milk — and of Robert F. Kennedy […]
How to cut through the latest nutritional fads
Loading up your plate has never seemed more complicated. Alongside appeals to avoid ultra-processed foods and “bad” fats, we are being bombarded by a growing array of sometimes conflicting dietary advice. Not only is it confusing, but it is hard to tell what difference these choices will really make in the long term. Social media […]
How to eat ham without it damaging your health
Ham sandwiches are a favourite for a reason. They’re simple, cheap and a crowd-pleaser. But they may pose a risk for our health. A study from Cambridge University this week found that eating 50g of processed meat per day – the equivalent of two thick slices of ham – raises the risk of developing Type 2 […]
The health benefits of seeds and how to add them to your diet
Few would argue with the oft-repeated health advice to eat more nuts and seeds, and while grabbing a handful of nuts is an easy snack, seeds are often overlooked. Even science is guilty of this. A 2022 review called for more nutritional research to be focused on seeds to understand their unique health benefits, because […]
The 9 most common food allergies and how to deal with them
Being allergic to certain food can be debilitating at the best of times and deadly at the worst. According to a new report from the Food Standards Agency, around 30 per cent of adults report having adverse reactions when eating some foods. However, only around six per cent (around 2.4 million people in the UK) […]
How to make sure your tap water’s safe to drink
Being able to drink tap water wherever you are in the UK is a point of national pride and a far cry from the alternative we’re often faced with on holiday – lugging around large bottles of water and relying on them to even brush our teeth. But Britain’s gleaming drinking water record became tarnished […]
How to eat out when you want to lose weight
The verdict Ultimately, going out will always be more indulgent than eating at home. Hope is right to point out that if we’re doing it frequently, it’s worth paying attention. “If you think about it objectively, a three course meal is a lot of food and way more than you would eat if you were […]