The idea that we possess two different ages has become one of the most compelling concepts in longevity science. There is our chronological age, determined simply by the number of years we have been alive, and then there is our supposed biological age, an attempt to quantify how rapidly the tissues ...

NMN is definitely one of the most talked about supplements in recent times. It is a supplement that I personally take every single day and on a lot of metrics, it is one that has really moved the needle for me and one I would be loathe to remove from my protocol. It is marketed as an NAD+ booster an...

The longevity field within nutrition is certainly advancing at a rate of knots and there are all manner of practices that promise the key to eternal youth. We are told that fasting can switch on our longevity genes, that certain supplements can slow biological ageing, that particular foods activate ...

Bloating is one of the most common digestive complaints, yet it is also one of the most poorly understood. For some people it means feeling excessively full after eating. For others it describes pressure, abdominal discomfort, excessive gas or a visibly distended abdomen that can change dramatically...

Gut health has become one of the biggest subjects in nutrition, and with that popularity has come an extraordinary amount of noise. We are now surrounded by microbiome tests, probiotic supplements, fermented drinks, “gut resets”, elimination diets and products promising to restore microbial balance....

Drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have transformed the treatment of obesity. By profoundly reducing appetite and food intake, they can produce levels of weight loss that were previously difficult to achieve without surgery. But eating substantially less creates a nutritional challenge that d...

Losing weight is frequently presented as though it should be one of the simplest things in nutrition. Eat less, move more and maintain the resulting calorie deficit for long enough, and body weight should fall. At the level of basic physics, there is nothing particularly controversial about this. Re...

Slow-roasting tomatoes concentrates their natural sweetness while also making their lycopene more bioavailable. Lycopene is a fat-soluble carotenoid associated with antioxidant activity and cardiovascular health, so pairing the tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil and pistachios may also help its ab...

Pearl barley is one of the most underrated whole grains from a nutritional perspective. It is particularly rich in beta-glucans, a type of soluble fibre that has been extensively studied for its ability to help lower LDL cholesterol by reducing its absorption in the digestive tract. Beta-glucans als...

This makes a lovely small bowl that you can use as a snack. If you wanted to make it a main meal you could add your protein of choice and throw on some steamed greens before slathering over that incredible satay sauce. 

Carrots are often overlooked as the centrepiece of a meal, yet roasting transfo...

This vibrant one-pan meal is a wonderful example of how simple ingredients can work together to support multiple aspects of health. Butter beans provide an excellent source of plant protein alongside slowly digested carbohydrate and soluble fibre, making them particularly valuable for supporting hea...

This comforting stew is built around some of the most evidence-backed ingredients in nutritional medicine. Garlic contains sulphur compounds, including allicin, which is formed when garlic is chopped or crushed. These compounds have been extensively studied for their potential role in supporting car...