Smart Nutrition Notes

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Visceral Fat: Why Belly Fat Builds Up and What Really Helps
The fat around your middle isn't just about looks — it's the visceral fat around your organs that matters most. A dietitian on why it builds up and what genuinely... Read more...
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Menopause Sugar Cravings: Why It's Hormones, Not Willpower
Reaching for something sweet every evening in menopause? It's not weak willpower — it's your hormones. A dietitian explains why, and shares gentle, practical ways to ease the cravings. Read more...
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How to Manage Perimenopause: Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep and Hormone Therapy
Perimenopause isn't a stage to simply endure. A dietitian's practical guide to managing symptoms through nutrition, strength training, better sleep and an honest look at HRT. Read more...
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8 Nutrition Trends to Watch in 2026
From fibre-maxxing to hormone-smart eating, 2026 is about food that supports your whole self — not just your calorie count. A dietitian's honest, doable guide to the year's trends. Read more...
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GLP-1 Weight Loss: How to Protect Your Muscle, Hair and Nutrition
Lost weight on a GLP-1 injection but feel weaker, with more hair in the brush? The scale isn't the whole story — a dietitian's guide to protecting muscle, hair and... Read more...
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Eating Less but Not Losing Weight? Blame the System, Not Your Willpower
Eating less and exercising but the scale won't move? It may not be willpower. Three system-level blockages — silent inflammation, the insulin–cortisol cycle and your gut microbiota — can quietly... Read more...
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Eat Dinner Earlier: How Meal Timing Works With Your Body Clock
Stuck at the same weight even though your labs are fine? Sometimes it's not what you eat but when. A dietitian explains how eating earlier can gently support your metabolism. Read more...
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Ultra-Processed Foods: What the New Research Actually Says
The headlines said ultra-processed food harms nearly every organ system. The research is more careful than that — and more useful. Here's what it does and doesn't show. Read more...
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PCOS Is Now PMOS: Why the New Name Matters
PCOS has a new name — PMOS — and it's more than a label. Most women diagnosed never had true cysts. A dietitian explains what's changing and how food can... Read more...
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How Gut Health Shapes Lasting Weight Loss
The scale keeps bouncing and the bloating won't budge — and the answer may sit lower down than you think. Here's how looking after your gut can support lasting weight... Read more...
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Your Diet Talks to Your Genes — Season by Season
A 2026 Nature Communications study shows diet and season can change how your genes behave — no DNA test required. A dietitian unpacks what it really means. Read more...
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Magnesium: Do You Really Need a Supplement?
Magnesium gets blamed for poor sleep, cramps and low energy — and there's a pill for all of it. But do you actually need one? For most people, food already... Read more...