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Registered Dietitian

Aenya Greene

Registered Dietitian passionate about nutrition that is simple, accessible, and evidenced based. Experienced in medical nutrition, diabetes, weight management, and digital health.

Registered Dietitian passionate about nutrition that is simple, accessible, and evidenced based. Experienced in medical nutrition, diabetes, weight management, and digital health.

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Aenya Greene

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Does intermittent fasting beat regular dieting? A major new review checks the claim

Many celebrities praise intermittent fasting for helping them to lose weight, but the latest evidence questions its effectiveness

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The hidden story after Ozempic: Why weight often comes back when GLP‑1s end

GLP-1s work,but stop taking them, and the weight creeps back. We explore the fix in this article. nan

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Does the type of fibre in fruit actually affect your blood sugar?

Does it matter whether your fruit contains more soluble vs insoluble fibre?

Cancer cells do not “grow on plants”: what science really says about diet, meat and cancer

Influencers' advice claiming that cancer cells grow on plants, not fat, is both biologically incorrect and out of line with major cancer guidelines.

Do artificial sweeteners really make you fat?

Influencers claiming that artificial sweeteners make you fat ignore the complex realities of weight gain.

When you really need electrolyte drinks (and when plain water is enough)

Plain water is enough for most people, electrolyte drinks are mainly useful during heavy sweating, illness, or endurance exercise, and regulated tap water is generally safe.

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Is fruit really "poison" for people with diabetes? Dr Jocelyn Foran's claims debunked

Diagnosed with prediabetes and seen posts saying to cut out fruit? Here we look at the evidence on fruit and managing blood glucose.

Fibre uncovered: Your practical guide to getting enough fibre

Learn how to get more fibre with high-fibre foods, easy everyday swaps and evidence-based advice on how much fibre you need.

Are lentils and other pulses unhealthy?

Are lentils and other pulses unhealthy? We examine the claim and what the evidence says about their health effects.

Do seed oils increase risk of sunburn?

Do seed oils increase risk of sunburn? We examine the evidence behind this popular claim and whether avoiding seed oils helps to protect against UV damage.

Is bacon really more nutritious than an apple? Examining the evidence behind misleading nutrition comparisons

Claims that bacon is more nutritious than an apple miss out some basic nutritional facts. We explore this more in this fact-check

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