Practical, evidence based guides to help you understand what is really in your food. We dig into food labels, additives, allergens and the nutrition claims that fill supermarket shelves, then translate the science into plain English. Whether you are managing a health condition, avoiding certain ingredients, or just trying to eat a little better, these articles help you make sense of it all and shop with confidence. New posts land regularly, so check back or follow along.
Eating Well on Weight Loss Jabs: A Practical UK Guide
Weight loss jabs like Mounjaro and Wegovy curb appetite fast, but that can mean too little protein and fibre. Here's how to eat well on them.
Menopause and Diet: A UK Guide to Eating Well Through It
13 million UK women are currently peri or post menopausal. Here's what the evidence says about eating well through it.
Type 2 Diabetes and Diet: A UK Guide That Actually Helps
1 in 4 UK adults now live with diabetes or prediabetes. Here's what the evidence says about food, blood sugar and remission.
Pregnancy Nutrition: A UK Guide to Eating Safely and Well
Most UK women don't get enough folate and vitamin D from diet alone in pregnancy. Here's what to eat, what to avoid, and why.
Eating With IBS: A UK Guide to Diet, FODMAPs and Fibre
Nearly one in five UK adults live with IBS. Here's what the evidence actually says about diet, fibre types and the low FODMAP approach.
E Numbers Explained: What UK Shoppers Need to Know
Most E numbers are harmless, but a few, like the Southampton Six and nitrites in bacon, have real evidence behind them. Here's what to actually watch for.
The Best Foods for Acid Reflux (And What to Swap Out First)
Around 1 in 4 UK adults deal with acid reflux regularly. Here's what the evidence actually says about which foods help, which ones trigger it, and why timing matters as much as the food itself.
Seed Oils: What the Science Actually Says
Sunflower oil, rapeseed, corn oil. If you follow wellness content online, you have probably seen them demonised as toxic. But is the fear grounded in evidence, or is this another case of social media turning something complicated into a soundbite? We looked at what the research actually shows.
Britain's Salt Problem: The Everyday Foods Quietly Raising Your Blood Pressure
The average UK adult eats 40% more salt than recommended every single day, and most of it comes not from the salt shaker but from food they would never suspect. From breakfast cereal to bread, we look at where it is hiding and what you can do about it.
Fibremaxxing: The Gut Health Trend the UK Actually Needs Right Now
96% of UK adults don't eat enough fibre. Now a social media-born health trend is pushing back, and the research is firmly on its side. Here's what fibremaxxing is, why it matters for your gut, and how to actually do it.
Ultra-Processed Foods: Why UK Adults Can't Spot Them (And How to Change That)
A lot of UK adults know ultra-processed foods are harmful, but only a few can correctly recognise them. Here's what UPFs really are, why they're so hard to spot, and how to take back control
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