Health
Cortisol and weight: what it really does
Cortisol is blamed for stubborn belly fat, a puffy face, and the inability to lose weight, and solutions are sold in a bottle.
Hormones
What hormones actually explain about weight, and what merely gets blamed on them.
Health
Medications that affect weight
Weight that begins to increase without changes in diet or activity is sometimes explained not by metabolism, but by a medication started a couple of months prior.
Health
The thyroid gland and weight: what it explains and what it doesn't
The thyroid gland regulates metabolic rate, making it a convenient explanation for any weight gain.
Health
PCOS and insulin resistance: what is known about nutrition
The most common belief regarding these conditions is that "as long as insulin is high, fat is not burned, and losing weight is useless.
Health
Weight during menopause: what changes in body composition and what to do about it
During the transition period, not only does weight change, but also how it is distributed: the proportion of fat increases, lean mass decreases, and the fat itself shifts to the abdominal area.
Weight loss
Nutrition while on weight loss medication: how to maintain muscle mass
In published observations, lean tissue accounted for between one-quarter and forty percent of total weight lost.
From reading to doing. All of it starts in one place — knowing what is on the plate. Photograph it and the calories and macros appear on their own.
Other topics: Protein · Fats · Carbohydrates · Sugar · Sweeteners · Fibre · Water and salt · Coffee and tea · Drinks and alcohol · Supplements and vitamins · Sports nutrition · Training · Sleep and routine · Appetite and stress · Fasting · Gut and microbiome · Diabetes and blood sugar · Age · Children · Eating out · Travelling · Gatherings · Portion size · Food labels · Storage and shelf life · Meat and sausage · Dairy · Bread and grains · Sweets and snacks · Plant-based · Food diary · What the research shows · All articles
This article is for general information. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription for treatment or a diet, and it does not replace a consultation with your doctor. If you have a health condition, are pregnant, take medication, or follow a diet prescribed to you, decisions about food belong with your doctor.
Figures from regulations, guidelines and studies are given as they stood when this article was prepared and may since have changed; check them against the primary sources. This article is not advertising, an offer, or individual advice, and neither the author nor the site owner is responsible for decisions taken on the basis of it.