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The Mealify Journal

Eat smarter, not harder

Evidence-based guides on fat loss, muscle gain and everyday nutrition — written to be useful, not to sell you anything.

Nutrition Tips

Healthy Fats: A Guide to Fats That Help and Fats to Limit

Unsaturated, saturated and trans fats explained, UK limits on saturated fat, and the best food sources of healthy fats.

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Nutrition Tips

How to Build a Balanced Plate: The Eatwell Guide Made Simple

A simple explanation of the UK Eatwell Guide and how to turn it into balanced meals without weighing everything.

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Nutrition Tips

Mindful Eating: How to Enjoy Food and Eat Less Without Trying

What mindful eating is, why distracted eating leads to overeating, and simple exercises to try at your next meal.

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Nutrition Tips

Smart Snacking at Work: Beat the 3pm Slump

Why energy dips in the afternoon and the best desk snacks, lunch choices and habits to stay sharp.

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Nutrition Tips

Vegetarian and Vegan Diets: Nutrients to Watch

The key nutrients to plan for on vegetarian and vegan diets — B12, iodine, iron, calcium, vitamin D, omega-3 and protein.

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Nutrition Tips

Healthy Ageing: Protein, Calcium and Strength After 60

Nutrition priorities for older adults: protein to protect muscle, calcium and vitamin D for bones, hydration and appetite.

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Nutrition Tips

The Glycaemic Index Explained: Useful or Overrated?

What GI and glycaemic load mean, which foods are low and high GI, and how much it matters for weight and health.

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Low-Fat & Fat Loss

Keto vs Low-Fat: What the Research Really Shows

Comparing ketogenic and low-fat diets for weight loss, appetite and health — and how to choose an approach you can sustain.

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Low-Fat & Fat Loss

Intermittent Fasting: Does It Work Better Than Regular Dieting?

What the research says about 16:8, 5:2 and other fasting approaches compared with standard calorie restriction.

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Nutrition Tips

Caffeine: How Much Is Too Much?

Safe caffeine limits for adults and pregnancy, caffeine in common drinks, and how it affects sleep and training.

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Nutrition Tips

Healthy Lunchbox Ideas for Kids

A simple formula for balanced packed lunches, two weeks of ideas, and tips to keep lunches safe and appealing.

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Nutrition Tips

Feeding Fussy Eaters: Calm Strategies for Parents

Evidence-based, low-pressure strategies to help children try new foods and build a healthy relationship with eating.

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