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Programme Wellness Insights
I am not an influencer. Not a dietary dogma advocate. I am terrible at click-bait headlines. I am just a geek (who works as a Nutritionist) who enjoys reading and writing about nutrition and lifestyle medicine)
Diet
Principles, practices and guidelines for a holistically health supporting diet
Erythritol Safety & why I now recommend against it
Is erythritol safe? Explore the latest research on erythritol safety, potential effects on blood-brain barrier cells, oxidative stress, and alternatives for sweetness.
3 days ago3 min read
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Protein for Bone Density?
Discover how protein and bone density are connected, including the role of dietary protein, calcium, vitamin D, resistance training and lifestyle in supporting bone health.
4 days ago4 min read
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Whey Protein Cost is Surging. What are the best cheaper Whey Protein Alternatives?
Looking for cheaper Whey Protein Alternatives? Discover why whey protein prices have surged, what is driving demand, and the best affordable protein powders to support muscle maintenance and health.
Jul 264 min read
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Blood Glucose and Dementia Risk
Blood glucose and dementia? Can elevated blood glucose increase the risk of dementia? Discover what a major UK Biobank study found about glucose, insulin resistance, cognitive decline, and brain health.
Jul 134 min read
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Bodyfat & Muscle when you Stop GLP-1s?
What happens when you stop GLP-1 weight loss medications? Explore the latest research on weight regain, muscle loss, body composition, and strategies for sustainable fat loss.
Jun 94 min read
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Benefits - How and Why?
New research suggests extra virgin olive oil benefits may support gut health and cognitive function. Discover why EVOO continues to stand out as one of the healthiest dietary fats.
Jun 93 min read
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Dark Chocolate Blood Pressure Benefits?
Can dark chocolate reduce blood pressure? Discover what the latest research says about cocoa flavanols, cardiovascular health, and the potential benefits of dark chocolate blood pressure support.
May 262 min read
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Early Time Restricted Eating may be Best
Discover how early time restricted eating, longer overnight fasting, and circadian rhythm alignment may support metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, and healthy weight management.
May 263 min read
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Omega 3 Status - Testing & Fixing
Omega 3 Status is highly meaningful to health, is often low, and easily tested and improved. Do you know your Omega 3 Index?
Apr 92 min read
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Fibre Layering vs Fibremaxxing
Fibremaxxing vs Fibre Layering, why the latter is a new term for a solidly science-backed way to improve your dietary quality and health outcomes
Feb 222 min read
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Fibremaxxing? Go Slowly for Best Results
Fibremaxxing may be a genuinely health positive social media phenomenon, yet for best results when increasing dietary fibre, go *slowly*
Feb 222 min read
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AI Diet Tracking, is it ready yet?
AI diet tracking, can it make it easy? Which of ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini perform best? This January 2026 study provides some solid answers.
Jan 202 min read
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2026 US Dietary Guidelines. Is there hope?
How much better are the 2026 US Dietary Guidelines for Americans? Might they be amongst the best in the world?
Jan 132 min read
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Weight Regain following Weight Loss Meds
Weight regain following weight loss meds cessation may be up to 20x more rapid than following other methods of weight loss
Jan 132 min read
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Dry January Guide 2026
Helpful Dry January Guide, focused on making it doable, enjoyable and sustainable, including reflection on the purposes of alcohol and the alternatives that fulfil similar purposes.
Jan 51 min read
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Magnesium Optimises Vitamin D Status
Magnesium optimises Vitamin D status, increasing it when low, moderate it when high, and it does this via your gut bacteria.
Jan 22 min read
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Diet Quality vs Diet Label: Why How You Eat Matters More Than What You Call It
Plant-based is not a panacea. Plant-based diets high in ultra-processed foods (UPF) appear to raise cardiovascular disease risk, not lower it.
Dec 20, 20252 min read
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Make Kimchi > Buy a Kimchi Fridge > Enjoy Kimchi Health Benefits
Does kimchi have health benefits? Yes, simply yes. You should eat it. However, you may not love the aroma . . .
Dec 5, 20252 min read
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Micronutrients Goldilocks Zone, Part Two
Your optimal intake of micronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids is highly personal. How can you progress towards it?
Dec 5, 20252 min read
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