With most of the world now living in countries where the prevalence of death is higher in those overweight than underweight, it strikes the question of why people are obese? For example, the global obesity incidence has now more than doubled since 1980 (Fox, Feng, & Asal, 2019). As weight-loss experts here at Plato Weight …
Intermittent fasting is currently one of the world’s most popular health and weight loss trends. It is actually not a diet rather an eating pattern consisting of a small portion of your day spent eating with a larger portion of your day spent fasting. We here at Plato Weight Management receive numerous questions daily about …
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For any goal, understanding the basics of how to lose weight is more important than the fine details, such as which diet you’ll follow or what new type of exercise regimen you’ll try because these details won’t be effective if the fundamentals aren’t there. As weight loss specialists here at Plato Weight Management, we see …
In contrary to popular belief, there are two separate stages of weight loss rather than one. The first known stage, which, of course, is fundamental to losing weight, is that we need to reduce our calories each day to produce a caloric deficit necessary to lose fat. But a second, often thought wrongly as a …
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We’ve all seen the advertisements for the so-called miracle or fad diets promising rapid weight loss results in a short period, usually requesting money in exchange for a plan and their secrets. But what exactly is a Fad diet? Are they effective for weight loss? Are they dangerous for our health? As weight-loss experts here …
With everyone’s emphasis on getting an adequate macronutrient intake such as protein, carbs, and fat these days when trying to put on muscle or reduce fat, micronutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, are often overlooked, which are just as important for overall health. We here at Plato Weight Management understand this all too well from …
We’re all aware that sugary foods are bad for our health, but what causes confusion frequently among dieters are questions such as “don’t fruits and vegetables also have sugar? And aren’t these meant to be good for you?”. As weight management specialists here at Plato Weight Management who have helped hundreds of dieters achieve their …
The complexity of the gut microbiome and its relevance to health and weight is an area of emerging science in academia. You may have well heard of some of the proposed influences of the gut on weight loss, if not for the thought benefits for diseases and disorders. As weight-loss experts here at Plato Physio, …
With the number of vegans quadrupling between 2006 and 2018 in the UK alone, according to research by The Vegan Society, the vegan diet has quickly become one of the most popular diets today. There are various examples as to why this is, such as addressing animal cruelty, reducing our impact on the environment alongside …
Nutrition labels are usually shown on the back or side of packages as a panel or grid and are important to understand for weight loss. Energy (kJ/kcal), fat, starch, fibre, sugars, protein, and salt are all included. Nutrition labels for weight loss are important so you can make better-informed decisions on what you eat to …
