Nutrition
Calorie density, protein on plants, and what to actually put on your plate.
Can You Lose Weight Eating Starch? How a Starch-Based Diet Works for Women
Yes, you can lose weight eating potatoes, rice and oats. How a starch-based diet works, the five reasons some women still get stuck, and a realistic s
The Potato Diet for Weight Loss: Does It Work, and Is There a Better Way?
Does the potato diet work? Potatoes are one of the most filling foods there is, but eating only potatoes is not a plan you can live on. Here is a bett
Calorie Density Weight Loss Program: What It Is and How Coaching Makes It Stick
A calorie density weight loss program lets you eat large plates and still lose fat, with nothing counted. Here is the science, the history, the day-to
Calorie Density Explained
A complete, plain-English explanation of calorie density: what it means, a table of approximate calories per pound by food category, and how to use it
Whole Food Plant-Based Weight Loss, Explained
A clear definition of whole food plant-based eating, how it differs from vegan, why it works for weight loss, and why some people do it perfectly and
The Few Vegan Nutrition Basics Genuinely Worth Getting Right
Plant-based eating is brilliant for your health, but a handful of small things are worth doing properly. The simple, practical bits that keep you well
Please Stop Trying to Eat Less: Why Hunger Was Never the Goal
After years of dieting, we get it backwards and think hunger means it's working. It doesn't. Here's why being a proud volume eater is the whole point.
The Humble Potato Is the Most Underrated Weight-Loss Food
For years we were told to fear the potato. Total nonsense. Filling, comforting, cheap, and brilliantly light when you skip the oil. Bring it back.
The Soup-First Trick I Swear By
Ami's favourite free trick: have something big and light before a meal, like veg soup or salad, so you arrive half full and naturally eat less of the
On A Weight-Loss Injection And Feeling Rough? Foods That Are Gentle On Your Gut
If a weight-loss medication is leaving you queasy, gentle whole plant foods can help. Supportive food ideas, with a clear reminder to talk to your own
How A Lifelong Vegan Finally Got It Right
Being plant-based isn't automatically slimming. Ami shares how learning about calorie density let her eat bigger meals and finally feel in control for
Is Fruit Making You Gain Weight? The Truth About Carbs
Somewhere along the way we all got scared of carbs. But whole fruit, potatoes and rice come wrapped in fibre and water. Here is what an oatmeal and ve
But Where Do You Get Your Protein? An Honest Answer
The protein question is far easier to answer than the internet makes it sound. Beans, lentils, tofu and more, plus a savoury plant-based breakfast tha
Do You Actually Have to Count Calories to Lose Weight?
If weighing food and logging every bite makes you want to quit before you start, there is another way. Lower the calorie density of your meals and the
The "Healthy" Vegan Food That Quietly Keeps You Stuck
I thought I was eating so cleanly, but oil was the thing keeping me stuck the longest. Here is why cooking without it lets your portions grow, with a
How to Eat Bigger Meals and Still Get Leaner
Most of us were taught to eat less and shrink the plate. Here is how I kept my plates full, changed what filled them, and finally felt satisfied inste