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Best probiotic 2023: Support your gut health and reduce bloating
By Anna Gora last updated
We’ve tested the best probiotic on the market to help you improve your gut health

Seven science-backed benefits of the Mediterranean diet
By Anna Gora last updated
reference Could it be the healthiest diet in the world? Here are seven science-backed benefits of the Mediterranean diet

Does the Mediterranean diet reduce dementia risk? 20-year study hints no
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
A 20-year study found no link between people's dietary habits in midlife and their later risk of dementia.

Easy Mediterranean diet meal plan
By Stacey Carter last updated
reference Follow our simplified Mediterranean diet meal plan to improve your health and liven up your midweek meals

Mediterranean diet: Everything you need to know
By Alina Bradford, Lou Mudge last updated
reference How to follow a Mediterranean diet to live longer and boost your health

How to eat a vegan Mediterranean diet: A complete guide
By Anna Gora last updated
reference Is it possible to eat a vegan Mediterranean diet? We look at how to adapt this popular approach to suit a plant-based way of living

Intermittent fasting 16:8: How-to, benefits and tips
By Maddy Biddulph last updated
Reference Thinking of trying 16:8 intermittent fasting? Here's everything you need to know

Intermittent fasting for women: Is it safe?
By Lou Mudge last updated
Reference There are a few areas to consider when it comes to intermittent fasting for women. We spoke to a medical expert about how to approach it safely
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