BMI Limitations for Athletes and Muscular Adults
A high BMI can reflect muscle, not extra fat. See how NHS, CDC and NICE describe BMI limitations, and which waist and training checks add context.
Priya Raman
Nutrition editor
Articles by Priya Raman
NEAT Everyday Movement That Adds Up Without a Gym
NEAT everyday movement is walking, stairs, and chores between workouts. NHS wants less sitting. It is not a hidden calorie furnace.
Menopause and Weight Changes: Evidence and Practical Steps
Menopause and weight changes mix sleep, muscle loss and midlife habits. HRT treats hot flushes, not fat. Use waist, protein and strength as checks.
Meal Replacement Evidence: Nutrition, Satiety and When It Helps
Meal replacement evidence is strongest for supported programmes, not a lone supermarket shake. DiRECT, DROPLET and a 2019 review show structure and fo...
A Sustainable Weight Loss Pace: Why Slower Is Usually Safer
NHS and CDC describe about 0.5–1 kg, or 1–2 pounds, a week as a usual planning pace. Translate that into meals, walks, and a 12-week review—not a cras...
Fastic Review Is the Intermittent Fasting App Worth It?
A source-reviewed Fastic review of dated prices, store ratings and privacy labels. Not a lab test.
Sleep and Weight Regulation: Appetite, Routine and Recovery
Short nights can raise hunger and pull you toward quicker foods. Protect a 7-hour sleep opportunity, eat a planned breakfast, and keep walks small.
Best MyFitnessPal Alternatives for Calories, Macros and Food Logging
A source-reviewed shortlist of MyFitnessPal alternatives for people who want verified foods, UK supermarket data, or adaptive macros — with dated publ...
Zero Review: Features, Pricing and Who It Suits
A source-reviewed Zero fasting app review of dated prices, store ratings and privacy labels. Not a lab test.
Best Calorie and Macro Tracking Apps: Databases, Pricing and Accuracy Compared
A source-reviewed shortlist of the best calorie tracking apps by job: huge logs, UK barcodes, micronutrients and adaptive macros. Dated prices, not a...
Plant Nanny Review Can Gamification Improve Hydration Habits?
A source-reviewed Plant Nanny review covering dated SPARKFUL prices, App Store and Play ratings, privacy, and who should skip the garden — not a lab t...
Weight-Loss App Red Flags: Overpromising, Unsafe Targets and Missing Context
Time-bound promises, crash calorie floors, missing eating-disorder questions, and unlicensed pen shops are the main weight-loss app red flags.