Diet & Nutrition

If you’ve spent the last year under-exercising or over-eating, the experts have you covered. We went to some leading fitness and nutrition gurus to discover their golden rules for getting things back on track…

These days protein powders are mainstream thanks to their ability to help boost performance, improve recovery and build lean muscle. But which one is best for you? From whey to casein and plant-based formulas, "Myprotein" makes it easy to decide. Here’s the full range, including everything its products can do for you and why we rate them so highly…

The new year diet bandwagon is in town but before you jump on board, listen to these words from Dr Rangan Chatterjee. TV’s Doctor In The House is on a mission to remind us that weight loss isn’t a race and there’s a way to do it well. Here he shares his advice on losing weight sustainably…

Think fast food and McDonald’s will be high up the list. But like all restaurants, some things on the menu are healthier than others. If you’ve got a penchant for a ‘Golden Arches’ now and again, to help you make the best choice, we asked top nutritionist Laura Matthews for her analysis.

It’s the most important meal of the day, so you really ought to be getting it right. But what should you be eating for breakfast? From prioritising protein to filling up on fibre, here’s what two nutrition experts do each morning…

Vadim Fedotov is on a mission to bring biohacking to the masses. As an ex-pro basketballer and former tech CEO, the founder of personalised supplement company Bioniq understands the value of staying physically and mentally well. Covering fasting to functional training, he shared his health rules with SLMan…

Going veggie – or even vegan – is an ever more common lifestyle choice, but what about those who are heading in the other direction? Proponents of an all-meat carnivore diet claim it can encourage weight loss, ease depression and reverse diabetes. Others say its restricted approach to nutrition is a sure-fire route to deficiencies and gut problems. To find out more, SLMan asked the experts…

If you could pop a pill and instantly be sharper, clearer and more creative, would you? Enter nootropics – the latest wave of supplements taking the wellness world by storm. Crafted to supercharge brain function as well as reduce stress and brain fog, SLMan caught up with the experts to delve a little deeper…

Eggs have had something of a chequered past. In the 50s, they were the ultimate breakfast option, but by the 70s had become the bad boys of nutrition, with studies claiming they were packed with cholesterol. Then, in the 80s salmonella was the big concern. These days, eggs and avocado on toast is the definition of mainstream. To get the bottom line, we caught up with registered dietician Louise Bula…

Medicinal mushrooms are the latest way to boost your health. Exotic varieties are popping up everywhere, as powders and extracts, and even in coffees and smoothies. SLMan caught up with Tom Smale, co-founder of Wunder Workshop, to find out why these ancient superfoods are worth considering.

Regardless of whether you’re looking to build muscle or not, protein is an important part of your diet. From why it’s crucial to underrated sources and simple hacks to boost your intake, here’s what you need to know…