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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
Opinion 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

Intermittent fasting for weight loss: What the science says
By Lou Mudge last updated
reference Here's what evidence says about the efficacy – and safety – of different styles of intermittent fasting for weight loss

Alternate day fasting: what is it and how does it work?
By Lou Mudge last updated
Reference Everything you need to know about alternate day fasting, including the benefits and risks

Intermittent fasting: What is it and how does it work?
By Lou Mudge last updated
Reference There are several different types of intermittent fasting. Here’s how they work, including the potential benefits and risks
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