Why you should cut out bread for a weight loss boost

Losing weight is not easy. If it was we’d all be a lithe 12 stone, with bags of energy and cheekbones as sharp as razors. Instead, many of us weigh the same as a baby elephant, get breathless going to the fridge and have cheekbones about as sharp as marshmallows. If we can find diets […]

6 myths about nutrition busted

There are so many myths about nutrition that it can be hard to know where you stand. Do you need to be eating expensive miracle berries? Should your diet be low in fat? We asked nutritionist Cassandra Barns to tell us what myths she hears most often – and what the truth behind them actually […]

How to cut down on salt

If you’re making a conscious effort to eat well, chances are that you don’t add salt to your cooking, so you might wonder why you’d need to know how to cut down on salt. I would say that I had a low-salt diet, as I don’t add salt to my cooking and although I could […]

7 of the best low-calorie pie recipes to celebrate British pie week

If you’ve followed us on social media for any length of time you’ll know that we love a pointless celebration. This month, for example, is National Fresh Celery Month, so if you’ve been waiting for an excuse to show everyone’s least favourite vegetable some love now’s your chance. We don’t know who comes up with […]

What’s actually in your protein bars?

Protein bars: love them or hate them, there’s no denying that they’re an incredibly popular way of boosting your protein intake. Whether you’re eating one after a gruelling workout or having one as a nighttime treat (no really, we have known people to microwave a Quest bar or similar dessert-flavoured protein bar), it’s worth knowing […]

Discovering the African aubergine

We’re always up for trying new things here at MVF, especially when it comes to food. We’ve teamed up with chef Mick Élysée, who specialises in Afro-fusion cuisine, to help us branch out a bit and add some excitement to our kitchen. Mick’s cooking is inspired by his roots in the Congo and he’s just released […]

Amazing vegan recipes to keep Veganuary going

Veganuary is almost over, but that doesn’t mean you need to hop off the vegan bandwagon just yet. Whether you’ve gone vegan for ethical reasons, health reasons or slightly more superficial weight loss-related reasons, it has never been easier to stick to a diet free from animal products. Supermarkets are launching vegan ranges, brands are […]

Weight loss smoothies: 7 amazing recipes to kickstart January

If like us you’re recovering from festive indulgence and feel like you never want to see another mince pie for as long as you live, your body is probably crying out for some goodness. When it comes to weight loss, smoothies are a good shout as an easy way to get some much-needed fruit and […]

How to make your Christmas turkey diet-friendly

We often think of turkey as being one of the healthier options for the Christmas dinner table – nutritionally it even has the edge over chicken – but there can still be a great deal of variance, depending on the turkey you buy, how it’s prepared and which cuts you choose to eat. So we […]

Nutritionists choose the best options from high street Christmas menus

Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, you’ll have noticed that we’re quite excited about Christmas food here at MAN v FAT. Pigs in blankets, turkey, cranberry sauce – what’s not to love? We’re big fans of treating ourselves to a turkey sandwich with all the trimmings as we escape the slug of office […]