Matt Tallis, Author at Diet UK

Matt Tallis

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Weight Management

Useless or Harmful Weight Loss Advice

Unfortunately, the internet is awash with unhelpful weight loss tips that can actually do more harm than good. We aim to identify these myths so you can successfully achieve healthy weight loss. ”Never skip breakfast, it’s the most important meal of the day” We’re bombarded with the message that we should always eat breakfast,...

Weight Management

How to Lose Water Weight Quickly and Safely

Excess water in your body can be caused by poor diet or food intolerances, and for most people is not a major issue. However, you may want to lose water weight to alter your appearance, and as such a number of people try to remove any excess water from their system. Here are some ways that you can reduce the amount of excess water...

Weight Management

Maintaining Weight Loss

Maintaining weight loss can be a struggle for many people, especially if they have lost weight through a ‘quick-fix’ fad diet, instead of making healthy lifestyle changes. Indeed, research has found that only 20 per cent of people who started dieting when they were overweight managed to keep the weight off in the long run. A...

Weight Management

How Many Carbs Should I Eat to Lose Weight?

A number of people follow a low-carb diet to lose weight, with an increasing number of studies supporting its effect on weight loss. The amount of carbs consumed each day depends on each individual and their personal health goals. While you do not need to follow a low-carb diet, it is often recommended that you at least restrict your...

Weight Management

Can Fibre Help Me Lose Weight?

Fibre refers to carbohydrates that humans are unable to digest, and is split into either soluble or insoluble fibre, depending on how they react with liquids. Insoluble fibres are basically just ‘bulking’ agents that have almost no impact on the body, but soluble fibre can be very beneficial for metabolic health. There are number...

Weight Management

How Many Calories Should I Eat to Lose Weight?

On average, men need around 2,500 calories per day to maintain their weight, and 2,000 to lose 1lb per week. Women require slightly fewer, with 2,000 calories per day needed to maintain their weight, and 1,500 to lose 1lb per week. This is not an exact figure for everyone, however, as the exact number of calories needed for each...

Weight Management

Eating Protein for Weight Loss

Weight loss is much easier when you eat more protein. A high intake of protein is related to a boosted metabolism and reduced appetite, and it can help you lose body fat while you build muscle. Protein reduces hunger When your brain works out whether you are hungry or not, many sources of information are processed, with arguably the...

Weight Management

Eating Real Foods to Lose Weight

Real foods tend to be much healthier than processed foods, and may help you lose weight. While processed foods are often much quicker and convenient than real foods, they tend to be low in essential nutrients and high in calories. There has been a rapid rise in obesity rates since highly processed foods became widely available, and...

Weight Management

Calorie Counting

Calorie counting is one popular way around the difficulties attached to eating less, and is a method very commonly used by those trying to lose weight. The simple process behind losing weight is eating fewer calories than you burn. However, this may be more difficult than it first seems, which is why many people count calories to help...

Weight Management

How to Lose Weight without Diet or Exercise

There are numerous ways to lose weight without following a diet or exercising regularly. While a combination of the two is generally the best way to lose weight, many people find it difficult to adhere to a diet and exercise regime. Consequently, they adopt a host of healthy eating habits and lifestyle changes to boost their weight...

Weight Management

Losing Weight: Our Top Tips

Weight loss advice can be found all over the internet, but not all of it is good advice. We aim to provide you with some of our favourite tips, which have been backed up by science, to aid your attempts to lose weight naturally. If you are attempting to lose weight you should consider talking to your doctor beforehand, especially if...

Weight Management

How to Lose Weight Fast and Safely

Rapid weight loss is highly desired by many people, but losing too much weight too quickly can be dangerous. You need to know how to lose weight safely so that you boost your health, not harm it. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to starve yourself to lose weight. You can enjoy a wide range of healthy, nutritious foods every...

Nutrition

Micronutrients

The human body is a complex structure of biological mechanisms that require various nutritional components to function. These nutrients are classified as macronutrients, (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fibre and water), micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace elements) and phytochemicals. Vitamins Vitamins are essential nutrients...

Nutrition

Sugar

Most people in the UK are eating too much sugar and are restricting themselves on the amount of sweets, cakes, biscuits and fizzy drinks they consume. Having sugary foods and drinks too often can cause tooth decay, especially if you have them between meals. Many foods that contain added sugar can also be high in calories so cutting...

Nutrition

Dairy and Milk

This food group consists of cheese, milk, fromage frais and yoghurt and are high in calcium. Cream, margarine and butter pertain to the fat and sugar group. Why is calcium important? Calcium is a mineral which makes for strong teeth and bones. It ensures your nerves and muscles function effectively. It is vital for growth,...

Weight Management

BMI – Body Mass Index and BMI Calculator

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a way to measure body fat levels. It was invented between 1830 and 1850 by Adolphe Quetelet, and so it is sometimes referred to as the Quetelet scale. Why is BMI important? BMI is an important and useful way to measure someone’s weight. It helps to standardise what is ‘healthy’ across the...

Diet Guides

Food and Diet Myths

There are hundreds of food myths and assumptions that are banded about by ‘experts’, dietitians, websites, magazines, etc. They can range from the more popular myths such as, “is skipping breakfast ok?” to “healthier foods are too expensive”. The following are the most common and popular beliefs many people hold: ”Diet...

Weight Management

Portion Control Tips

To control your weight, you need to pay close attention to portion sizes, not just choosing a healthy mix of foods. We overeat to the tune of 500 calories or so each day – but where do these extra calories come from? Over-consumption of fast food and fizzy drinks is the answer, as well as overly large portion sizes. It’s little...

Lifestyle

Soy-Free Diet

An allergy to soy is fairly common, particularly among children and babies, with around 0.4 per cent of children being allergic to soy. Usually, a soy allergy is outgrown by the age of 10, however it can continue into adulthood. Due to the health problems posed, some people must therefore adhere to a soy-free diet. What is a soy-free...