Nutrition and supplements advice guides

How do you keep yourself healthy? We explore popular diets and look at the evidence behind drinks that improve your health including kombucha, kefir and turmeric lattes.

8 articles

What's the best diet?

We assess the evidence behind popular weight loss plans such as keto, paleo and Slimming World, plus how to lose weight sustainably

13 March 2025

Probiotics and gut health: what you need to know

We look at the evidence for probiotics, cultured yoghurt drinks and other gut health products, and explain what you really need to do to look after your gut

11 June 2024

The truth about health drinks

From kombucha to kefir to apple cider vinegar - we look at the evidence behind popular health drinks to see if their wellness claims stack up

17 October 2024

Zoe review - is it worth it?

Our nutritionist trialled Zoe's gut health app, spoke to independent experts and gathered real user insights to bring you our overall review

15 April 2025

How bad is ultra-processed food?

Ultra-processed foods have been linked with negative health outcomes but some can have a place in a healthy diet

6 March 2025

Weight-loss injections: how they work and how to buy them safely

What you need to know, including the difference between Wegovy, Mounjaro and Ozempic, NHS vs private options and alternatives

20 February 2025

Vitamin and herbal supplements explained

We explain whether you really need popular vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements or not - plus the potential health risks to be aware of

Vitamin D: what you need to know

Find out how much you should be taking and when, who is most at risk of deficiency, how sprays, gummies and tablets compare - and where to find the cheapest vitamin D supplements

14 October 2024