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Ask the expert: Healthy and tasty non-alcoholic alternatives

Question: "I’ve decided to try cutting out alcohol this year, after reading about potential...

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Ask the expert: Diet tweaks that help with insulin resistance

Question: Hi, I am a huge fan of HFG and never miss an issue!...

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Ask the expert: Reflux-friendly foods

Question: I am 56 and have been diagnosed with reflux. Are there foods I...

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Ask the expert: Can you be healthy without eating much fruit?

Question: "I consider myself to be pretty healthy. I exercise regularly and eat plenty...

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Ask the expert: Healthy eating for an Ozempic-reduced appetite

Question: "I’ve just started taking Ozempic off label and my appetite has really reduced....

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Ask the expert: PCOS and weight management

Question: "I have polycystic ovary syndrome and my doctor says keeping my weight...

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What to eat for perimenopause weight management

Metabolism and energy level changes during perimenopause can make it harder to maintain...

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Ask the expert: Why do my energy levels drop in winter?

Question: I always feel like my energy levels drop when winter approaches. Is...

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Ask the expert – What to eat if you have haemochromatosis

Q I have an iron overload and need to start eating low-iron foods....

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Are nightshade foods harmful or healthy?

Foods in the nightshade family, like potatoes and tomatoes, are blamed for a...

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Ask the expert: What to eat if you have chronic fatigue syndrome

Question: "Do you have any advice on what to eat if you have...

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Ask the expert: Coffee and pregnancy

Question: I’m pregnant with my second child and my mother-in-law told me caffeine has...

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Ask the expert: Is A1 protein-free milk a good option for sensitive stomachs?

Question: My adult daughter doesn’t have a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance but...

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Does running water really trigger the urge to pee? Experts explain the brain-bladder...

We all know that feeling when nature calls – but what’s far less...

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Ask the expert: Alcohol and weight loss

Question: "Can you still drink alcohol while trying to lose weight?" - Mike, via...

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Ask the experts: Fibre sources for a gluten-free diet

Question: "Healthy Food Guide always talks about how important fibre is for all...

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Ask the experts: The best cholesterol-lowering foods

Question: "I'm in my early 30s and recently diagnosed with very high cholesterol....

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Ask the expert: Understanding sugars in savoury recipes

Question: "I was recently diagnosed with diabetes and have to keep an eye...

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