Eat smarter, one tip at a time
Simple, science-based nutrition tips, smart swaps and calorie comparisons.
Sleep is part of your diet: why rest matters for fat loss
Dieters who slept 5.5 hours instead of 8.5 lost 55% less fat on the same calories. Here is why sleep matters and how to get more of it.
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Start your day with protein: an easy breakfast upgrade
Two eggs and a Greek yogurt get you past 25 g of protein before lunch. Here is why a protein breakfast helps and simple ideas to try.
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Same 2,000 calories: one pizza or a full day of meals?
A large pizza can have as many calories as a full day of balanced meals. See how the same number can look very different.
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Drink a glass of water before meals
In a 12-week study, adults who drank 500 ml of water before each meal lost about 2 kg more. A simple habit worth trying.
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Smart swap: pick a single patty and save 200–300 calories
Choosing a single burger instead of a double can save 200–300 calories with the same taste. Small swaps add up.
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800 calories: one milkshake or a full lunch and dessert?
A large milkshake can have as many calories as a full lunch plus dessert. Here is what 800 calories can look like.
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Walk 150 minutes a week: the easiest workout there is
Just 30 minutes of brisk walking, 5 days a week, meets the WHO minimum for adults. Here is how to make it stick.
3 min readDrinks have calories too: the hidden calories in your glass
A large fast-food milkshake can have 800+ calories. Learn where drink calories hide and what to choose instead.
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Fill half your plate with vegetables
Vegetables add volume, fibre and nutrients for very few calories. The half-plate rule makes healthy eating simple.
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Lose slowly. Keep it off.
Aim for about 0.5–1 kg a week. People who lose weight gradually are more likely to keep it off.
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Log it as you eat: the tracking habit that works
In a 6-month study, people who logged their food most often lost the most weight. Frequency mattered more than time spent.
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Plan your week of meals
People who plan meals ahead eat a more varied, healthier diet. Decide before you are hungry.
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1,050 calories: one bag of chips or dinner and dessert?
A large bag of chips can have as many calories as a full dinner plus dessert. Here is the comparison.
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Watch your weekends
Adults tend to eat more on Saturdays and Sundays, which can quietly slow weight loss. Plan one treat, not two days.
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Add fibre, stay full longer
Fruit, oats, beans and vegetables are rich in fibre, which slows digestion and keeps you satisfied.
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