Good Food
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link: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com
date: 2025-11-04T17:13:38.000Z
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items: How to eat out if you’re on weight-loss drugs
items: Calling all serial dieters: the crash and crave cycle is probably stopping your weight loss
items: Diet losers: how weight-loss jabs have changed the face of 'slim-fluencer' content
items: 6 ways to cut out food noise without resorting to weight-loss drugs
items: Your gut and metabolism are linked – here’s what to eat to help both
items: We asked 7 experts what they really think of weight loss jabs
items: 15 weight-loss myths busted
items: How much should I weigh?
items: 8 diets nutritionists say you should NEVER follow
items: How many calories to lose weight?

How to eat out if you’re on weight-loss drugs
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date: 2025-10-29T12:54:35.000Z
creator: Lulu Grimes
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Weight loss
subject: How to
description: As uptake of weight loss drugs rises, how will it affect the restaurant industry?
encoded: Eating out isn’t just about food. It’s how we socialise, decompress and feel part of a community. But for those taking weight-loss drugs, that ritual can now look very different. Smaller appetites, altered tastes and new habits are reshaping the dining experience, for both diners and restaurants. If you are unable to eat as much as you did or are forced to eat different foods because of a drug you are taking, then meals out might take on a different significance. Everyone has an individual reaction to weight-loss jabs, but generally, the people I spoke to still wanted to eat out and continued to enjoy the experience. All of them still find food delicious; what matters most to them is the timing of the meal, the choices on the menu, and whether they can get a doggy bag to avoid food waste. What GLP-1 weight-loss drugs do First, what are weight-loss drugs and how do they work? Good Food nutritionist Kerry Torrens explains: ‘weight-loss jabs, or to give them their official name, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, are medicines that help people feel fuller by mimicking a natural hormone released after eating. This results in us eating less. Some of the newer versions, like Mounjaro, also act on a second hormone called GIP. This hormone is involved in appetite and blood sugar control, and by influencing it, these jabs help mute the food chatter in our heads. In this way, weight-loss jabs can manage the appetite in our gut as well as in our brains, and because the hormones they act on affect our sense of reward, they can make us feel less excited about eating too.’ It’s also widely reported that some people’s desire to eat certain foods is fundamentally changed. Fatty, calorie-dense food ceases to be attractive; the need to eat vegetables and salad becomes a craving; alcohol is no longer desired. The rise of the GLP-1 generation According to a Kantar Worldpanel survey in 2025, GLP-1 households with users have doubled in the last year in the UK, rising to 4…

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Calling all serial dieters: the crash and crave cycle is probably stopping your weight loss
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date: 2025-09-11T11:49:55.000Z
creator: Melanie Leyshon
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Weight loss
subject: How to
subject: goodhealth
description: Find out why restrictive diets, like Atkins and keto, will only have you craving sugar, carbs and more. Plus, find out the best way to lose weight and keep it off
encoded: There’s no shortage of 'quick-fix’ or ‘miracle’ diets that claim to shift impressive amounts of weight in no time. Given that gwe’re facing a global obesity crisis – one in three of us are currently overweight – it’s easy to see why these short, sharp solutions are so appealing and that we keep falling for them, again and again. Over a lifetime, the average person in the UK will go on 126 diets, a poll has shown. That's a depressing thought! But it's no wonder, with the increasingly long list of fad diets to keep us hooked. Stretching right back to the SlimFast meal replacements of the 1970s. Later came the restrictive no-carb Atkins Diet and the high-protein, grains, nuts and seeds Paleo Diet. Note the capital D, which means these diets are licensed businesses. In 2024, the weight loss industry in the US was estimated to be worth around $72m, so there's certainly a money incentive for these companies. Coverage and ‘success’ stories in magazines and across social media leads us to believe these magic-bullet diets do actually work. Do fad diets work? Fad diets can deliver weight loss in the short term, but this is often down to losing lean muscle and fluid loss instead of body fat. It’s sustaining the loss which is the issue, says the British Dietetic Association (BDA). These diets can’t be followed long term as many people can’t stick with the rigid rules and limits. "Quick fix diets also tend to focus on appearance driven results, rather than your long-term health and wellbeing", says dietitian Jennifer Low, who specialises in disordered eating at her clinic. "They fail not because you lack willpower, but because they are set up to fail." What is the problem with dieting? Crash diets are the gateway to yo-yo dieting, says behavioural change expert Sandra Roycroft-Davis. ‘People restrict, lose weight quickly, then regain — often more than they lost. Each cycle chips away at self-esteem and contributes to mental fatigue.’ ‘Your mind sees restriction as a threat and r…

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Diet losers: how weight-loss jabs have changed the face of 'slim-fluencer' content
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date: 2025-09-05T12:29:20.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Weight loss
subject: How to
subject: goodhealth
description: 2025 is the year of the weight-loss jab boom. But has its rapid rise changed traditional diet culture forever? We went online to speak to the influencers leading the way
encoded: The diet industry has come under threat from an indomitable force: the weight-loss jab. The rapid rise and availability of GLP-1 slimming medications has transformed the weight-loss landscape, leaving traditional diet companies scrambling to remain relevant. And with the injectable drugs becoming more openly discussed online, the need for meal replacement shakes, slimming groups and restrictive diets is being called into question. GLP-1 medications, including semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), are a class of drugs which help people feel fuller by mimicking a natural hormone released after eating. These pre-filled injection pens were originally sold as a drug to treat Type 2 diabetes by helping control blood glucose levels. However since Monunjaro – nicknamed the "King Kong" of weight-loss jabs – was approved in the UK for treating obesity in November 2023, the jabs have become the go-to solution for those seeking rapid, significant weight loss with minimal lifestyle changes. Though strict criteria on the NHS aims to restrict the jab to those with a genuine need, just about anyone can purchase the medication via online pharmacies, with some TikTokers even illegally plugging discount codes to whoever might want to use them. As a result, traditional diet companies face an existential crisis as a large proportion of their previous clientele are choosing this alternative option that's perceived as being less effort for greater success. Do people actually 'diet' anymore? Diet-related content is no longer pulling the audiences it once did, with waning online interest in weight-loss organisations such as Slimming World, meal replacement company SlimFast and low-calorie diet The Cambridge Diet. Weight Watchers has recently filed for bankruptcy in the US due to the huge impact these injections have had, despite the fact the brand is now selling weight medications as part of its programmes. At the same time, interest in 'Wegovy', 'Mounjaro', 'Ozempic' an…

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6 ways to cut out food noise without resorting to weight-loss drugs
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date: 2025-07-11T13:00:40.000Z
creator: Jo Williams – Registered nutritionist
subject: Health
subject: Weight loss
subject: Dieting
subject: goodhealth
subject: healthy weight loss
subject: how to lose weight
description: Constantly thinking about what’s in the biscuit tin, or whether it’s time for your next meal? This is ‘food noise’ – and it makes dieting hard!
encoded: Another day, another story about weight-loss jabs. The interest in medications like Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempic shows no sign of abating, with access and take-up increasing. One of the reasons for their popularity is because they suppress appetite, making you feel full more quickly and reducing the ‘food noise’ that makes dieting so miserable. For many, dieting without feeling hungry or constantly thinking about food is the stuff of dreams. But if you’re not keen on injections, don’t meet the qualifying criteria for these medications or are worried about what happens when you stop taking them, then you’ll be keen to find another way to block the food noise. The good news is, removing the constant internal dialogue around eating and cravings is possible without turning to weight-loss drugs, and could make all the difference for those who’ve previously struggled with dieting. Below are six evidence-based strategies, along with useful insights from research, to help you cut out food noise without the need for weight-loss medication. What is food noise? You’ve just had lunch, yet you’re already thinking about a snack and what you might have for dinner. Or you spot someone eating an ice cream and can’t stop thinking about getting one yourself. These types of thoughts are known as ‘food noise’, the term given to the constant thoughts and cravings about food in between meals. It’s a real thing, also known as food cue reactivity and for some people these thoughts can lead to overeating, making dieting and weight loss a struggle. How do slimming jabs help remove the food noise? Anti-obesity medications like Ozempic and Wegovy contain the active ingredient semaglutide which mimics a hormone called GLP-1. It helps control blood sugar levels and slows the speed at which your stomach empties, keeping you fuller for longer. The drugs can also suppress appetite and affect the dopamine pathway in the brain, making food less rewarding. Cutting out this mental tug of war around eati…

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Your gut and metabolism are linked – here’s what to eat to help both
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date: 2025-07-08T15:41:00.000Z
creator: Pete Wise
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Recipes
subject: Weight loss
subject: How to
subject: goodhealth
description: Discover how your gut and metabolism work together for your health, and how you can tweak your diet to help them thrive.
encoded: Point to your gut. There’s a good chance your finger is resting on your belly, or perhaps the bottom-left of the ribcage where the stomach resides. Either way, you’re correct. The gut is the entire digestive system from throat to stomach, to small intestines, large intestines, appendix and beyond. It has about 100 times the surface area of our skin, and it’s one of the first things to start forming – alongside heart and brain – in the human embryo. This is where many of the crucial processes of metabolism take place, turning ingested foods into energy and nutrients that fuel the body and maintain our health. Without the gut, there’d be no metabolic process. And without metabolism, we wouldn’t have a gut (or anything else) for very long either. The question is: can a healthier gut make your metabolism healthier too? To better understand this vital relationship and how diet can support it, we spoke to Claire Barnes, a nutritionist and founder of The Happy Nutrition Co., and Dr Megan Rossi, a gut health specialist and founder of The Gut Health Doctor and Smart Strains. Next, discover 10 ways to speed up your metabolism ad find out if you can lose weight just by exercising. Why is our gut important? The gut is where the many processes of digestion take place. This includes the breakdown of easily digested foods in the small intestine, metabolism of more complex foods in the large intestine, and filtration of toxins by the liver, which is one of the gut’s ‘solid organs’ along with the pancreas and gallbladder. What you might not know is that the gut does lots of other things too. “It is so much more than a digestive organ – it’s the central hub for your overall health,” says gut expert, Dr Rossi. “Often referred to as the ‘second brain’, your gut is around nine metres long and houses trillions of bacteria (collectively known as your gut microbiota), which influence everything from digestion and immunity to mood.” “Around 70% of your immune system lives in your gut, and e…

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We asked 7 experts what they really think of weight loss jabs
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date: 2025-06-13T09:31:35.000Z
creator: Vicky Chandler
subject: Health
subject: Weight loss
subject: Diet
subject: goodhealth
subject: losing weight
subject: tips for losing weight
subject: weight loss
description: Opinions on the new breed of slimming drugs, like Ozempic and Mounjaro, are strong and varied. But what about those who are really in the know?
encoded: Within the last year we’ve seen a huge rise in people using GLP-1 drugs to help with weight loss. Opinions have been mixed, with many praising their ability to help obese people lose weight, while others are sceptical of their long-term health effects, and their easy availability to those who may not need it. While the NHS is prescribing weight-loss drugs to certain obese people who fit the criteria, wholesale drug suppliers estimate around half a million people in the UK are taking the medication for weight loss via private prescription. What are GLP-1 medications? The most common GLP-1 medications come in the form of two different drugs – semaglutide and tirzepatide, sold under the names Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. The injections were originally intended as diabetes medication, but research found they suppressed appetite hormones, allowing obese people to lose weight through its usage as a weekly dose. These injections work by mimicking the actions of the natural gut hormone GLP-1, which helps regulate your appetite and blood sugar. They slow digestion, suppress appetite and can increase insulin production. Many have praised their ability to reduce ‘food noise’ in everyday lives, the name given to the persistent and often intrusive thoughts about food. Importantly, studies have shown significant clinical benefits for people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Potential risks have been highlighted too, namely concerns around possible increased risks of pancreatitis and thyroid cancer, and gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Despite this, the NHS and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency consider GLP-1 medications safe and effective when prescribed and used appropriately. But what do the experts really think? We asked seven health professionals from personal trainers to diabetes specialists to give us their views, and tell us what they want us to know, about GLP-1 medications. THE GP: “Weight loss medications shoul…

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15 weight-loss myths busted
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date: 2025-06-03T16:17:23.000Z
creator: Emma White, senior nutritionist
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Weight loss
subject: How to
subject: BBC Good Food Podcast
subject: Calorie counting
subject: Diet
subject: goodhealth
subject: weight loss
subject: weight loss myths
description: Emma White, senior nutritionist at Nutracheck, looks into the facts versus fiction of dieting to reveal why you’re not losing weight
encoded: Is your hopeful weight loss trick just an old wives’ tale? Whether it’s eating 'superfoods' or skipping meals, plenty of us have our own methods for dropping a few pounds fast. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions tied up in our weight-loss shortcuts. Read on to find out more and listen to Good Food’s discussion with Emma White, nutritionist at Nutracheck, on the Good Food podcast. Discover the healthiest ways to lose weight, including our Healthy Diet Plan for a calorie-counted, delicious collection of good-for-you, healthy recipes. 1. Fill up on fruit and veg to lose weight People talk about 'free' foods, such as fruit and vegetables, where you can essentially disregard the calorie content because it’s so small. But no foods are 'free', they all provide us with some level of energy, and if you eat too much of anything it will impact your calorie intake. If your goal is weight loss, my advice would be to track your fruit and vegetable intake as it’s important to see the whole picture of your diet – that's the only way to truly know your total energy intake. If you've got a specific weight-loss goal and you're trying to create a calorie deficit, then you need to know exactly what you’re eating. 2. 'Superfoods' or supplements can speed up weight loss Is kale, bulletproof coffee, turmeric, blueberries or green tea the answer to your diet prayers? Sorry, but there is no one food or supplement that's going to significantly affect your weight loss. It’s about the bigger picture: your consistent diet as a whole and the combination of these different types of foods. Find out which foods may benefit your overall health in our article, top 20 healthiest foods. 3. Low-carb diets are best With a restrictive diet, you might see slightly faster weight loss. But most studies show there’s no difference long-term. You don’t have to cut out carbs, but reducing them slightly and eating more protein may help – it’s worth a try if that’s what suits you! If not, keep enjoying th…

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How much should I weigh?
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date: 2025-05-30T10:10:19.000Z
creator: Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Weight loss
subject: How to
subject: calories and weight loss
subject: goodhealth
subject: how to lose weight and keep it off
subject: how to lose weight healthily
subject: weight loss tips
subject: what is a healthy weight
description: Losing a few pounds to improve your health and reach your ideal weight can be a challenge, but how do you know when you’ve reached your ideal? Our nutritionist investigates.
encoded: Why is weight used as a measure of health? The reason we’re so obsessed with weight is not simply because of its aesthetic appeal – we’re told that being under or overweight can put us at increased risk of a number of health conditions. Carrying extra pounds is said to increase our risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, whereas carrying too little may increase our chances of developing osteoporosis. Knowing your weight in proportion to your height is said to help gauge whether your weight is appropriate for you. Although a useful indicator, weight alone is by no means the only measure to assess how healthy you are. Discover our full range of health benefit guides and read up on 50 easy ways to lose weight, how gut health affects weight and if stress affects weight. What is a ‘healthy’ weight? The most common way of assessing whether you’re a healthy weight is to calculate your body mass index (BMI). This is a measure that uses your height and weight to evaluate whether your weight falls within a ‘healthy’ range. The figure for an adult is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by height in metres squared. You can calculate your BMI here. For most adults, an ideal range is considered to be a BMI between 18.5-24.9. Age doesn’t factor in the BMI calculation for adults, but it does for children. What does my BMI mean? If your BMI score is: Below 18.5: you're in the underweight range Between 18.5-24.9: you're in the healthy weight range Between 25-29.9: you're in the overweight range 30 or over: you're in the obese range What is the downside of the BMI calculation? BMI as a tool has been in existence for almost two centuries, originally developed to assess how 'at risk' an individual was of premature illness or death. It became used as an international measure for obesity assessment in the 1980s. However, science has moved on since the BMI was first developed, and we now know that it's not just body weight that is a risk factor when it comes to longevity. How wei…

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8 diets nutritionists say you should NEVER follow
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date: 2025-05-16T12:05:32.000Z
creator: Kayleigh Rattle
subject: Health
subject: Weight loss
subject: diets
subject: fad diets
subject: goodhealth
subject: losing weight
subject: weightloss
description: From cabbage diets to celery juice cleanses, discover what two top nutritionists have to say about some of the most popular fad diets
encoded: Whether you’re looking to consume more protein, gain more energy, live longer or lose some weight, there’s a diet that claims to help you reach your goal. We’re all after a quick fix or magic bullet superfood that can help shortcut the calorie-counting and meal planning that are generally required for improving our eating habits. There are also plenty of celebrities and influencers who laud certain diets as being the secret to impressive bodily transformations. But, the effects – or their ability to stick to these regimes – don’t always turn out to be long-lasting. To help you sort fact from fiction and avoid potentially dangerous ‘secret ingredients’ or eating plans, two top nutritionists share their thoughts on some of the most popular fad diets. They also advise on ways to approach weight loss mindfully without having to down endless vats of celery juice or cabbage soup. Phew! Alkaline diet In a nutshell, the alkaline diet promotes the intake of ‘alkaline’ foods, such as fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts, and the reduction of ‘acidic’ foods, such as meat, eggs and alcohol, with the aim being to change the body’s PH levels. “It encourages fruit and vegetable consumption and limits processed foods, but the body regulates pH independently, so the diet's premise is flawed,” says Eli Brecher, a registered associate nutritionist (ANutr) specialising in gut health and host of The Gut 360 podcast. “And, it may lead to unnecessary food restrictions and nutritional imbalances.” “The fundamental premise that food can significantly change your blood pH is not scientifically supported. Your body naturally maintains pH balance regardless of diet,” agrees qualified nutritional therapist and author Rosie Millen (@missnutritionist). Cabbage soup diet Not a diet that promotes much variety, the cabbage soup diet consists of eating cabbage soup for a week alongside select additions, such as fruit and milk. Supporters claim to be able to lose up to 10 pounds in just seven days whil…

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How many calories to lose weight?
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date: 2025-05-08T15:54:30.000Z
creator: Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Weight loss
subject: How to
subject: calories per day
subject: goodhealth
subject: healthy weight loss
subject: how many calories do i need
subject: how many calories for men
subject: how many calories for women
subject: how many calories should i eat
subject: what are calories
description: How many calories do I need to lose excess weight? Our nutritionist explains calorie needs, why calories are important and why sometimes we may need to watch how many we’re consuming
encoded: What are calories? ‘Calorie’ is the term we use when we’re describing the energy we get from the food and drink we consume, as well as the energy we expend in our day-to-day activities. A calorie is a measurement, just like a gram or an ounce – it’s a simple measure of energy units. The term 'calorie' is shorthand for kilocalorie, although you may also see the term kilojoules (KJ) used – this is the metric measure of a calorie. To convert a kilojoule to calories, simply divide the kilojoule figure by 4.2. Visit our ‘All you need to know about diets’ page for recipes and more expert advice on weight loss, including low-GI, the 80:20 rule diet and the Mediterranean diet. Why is a healthy weight important? Being overweight puts you at an increased risk of developing serious health problems, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The extra weight also puts pressure on joints and makes it harder for you to exercise. You’re also more likely to suffer from sleep disturbances, such as sleep apnoea, which may make you increasingly tired and moody. If you’re overweight, with a BMI greater than 25.0, losing 5-10 per cent of your body weight may bring benefits. Not only will you feel better and be able to move with more ease, you might expect improvements in your blood sugar control, experience less joint pain and may lower your risk of chronic health conditions later in life. Why are calories important? Our bodies need calories even at rest. They keep you warm, fuel your activity, help maintain your general health and facilitate growth. When we eat food, it’s broken down to release energy as calories, which are either used by the body straight away or stored for later use, depending on your needs. If we consistently eat too many calories, it’s likely we will gain weight. How many calories do I need? The number of calories you need varies and depends on your unique requirements, based on your age, gender, build (including height and weight), activity levels, general state…

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