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Many earlier blogs have discussed the impact of obesity on the individual affected – but a recent Irish study has shone light on the cost of obesity as a health condition on the broader global economy. The safefood project funded a study…

Did you know that in the United Kingdom alcohol makes up around 10% of calories consumed by adult drinkers (and 16% of calories for drinkers in the United States)? Add the fact that many people are unclear about the amount of calories…

Researchers have previously suggested that 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity per week is needed for people to maintain their general health. But for weight loss and prevention of regaining weight, it has been suggested that perhaps between 150 to 300 minutes…

It’s often suggested that people who want to lose weight will eat less if they use smaller plates. However, new research has shown that there’s more to this intervention than you might think. The theory behind the ‘smaller plate’ approach was that…

There are thousands of suggestions on how to lose weight using dietary interventions, but how many of those are based on the evidence? Scandinavian researchers undertook a systematic review of the literature published since 2000 to understand what types of food actually…

It’s accepted that exercise is good for your health – and yet despite that common knowledge, it’s not necessarily enough to motivate your clients to exercise. As a weight loss professional, what can you do to help your clients muster this motivation?…

Resistance or aerobic exercise: what type do people who want to lose weight prefer? Although many people enjoy exercise, people who are overweight and obese may not have the same enthusiasm for physical activity. Given the option, what type of exercise would…

Probiotics have been shown to have anti-obesity effects, but exactly how they work to support weight loss is not yet clear. What is a probiotic Probiotics are tiny, live microorganisms that live in the digestive tract and offer health benefits to the…

People who are obese often report feeling stigmatised and, at times, struggle to find appropriate support within the community. As a result, many overweight and obese people turn online to the internet to source information and support. However, the views of people…

Very Low Calorie Diets, or VLCDs are often used (under medical supervision) to assist people who are obese to lose large amounts of weight in a relatively short period of time. Defined as a diet of less than 800 calories per day,…