Whether it’s the warmer weather, the lighter foods, or the fact everyone is walking around in less clothing, it always seems easier to lose weight in spring and summer. The autumn season can be a very difficult time to lose weight because of all the wonderful produce and holidays. During the summer, the days are … Read more
When you’re wanting to change your diet and lifestyle, all the amendments you are told to make can be really overwhelming. Am I right, ladies? However, there are actually lots of little changes you can make that much of the time will go unnoticed. Simple like-for-like swaps can be an efficient way of cutting fats, … Read more
The US News & World Report’s annual diet list for the fifth year in a row has just ranked the Mediterranean diet as the best overall diet. Following closely behind? The DASH diet and the flexitarian diet, tied in second place. While the approach might be slightly different, all three of these diets have a lot in … Read more
The 800-calorie diet plan, also known as the Fast 800, is a very low-calorie diet (VLCD) that has gained popularity in recent years for its promise of quick weight loss. But is this restrictive eating approach safe and effective in the long run? Let’s take an in-depth look at the 800-calorie diet plan and what … Read more
What is the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)? The thermic effect of food, also known as diet-induced thermogenesis (DIT) or specific dynamic action (SDA), refers to the increase in metabolic rate that occurs after eating. It represents the amount of energy required to digest, absorb, transport, and store the nutrients from food . TEF accounts … Read more