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weight loss

5 minute read

Recipe: Rosemary’s Fakeaway Salmon Stir-Fry

Warm, citrusy, and packed with flavour, this Chinese salmon with wholemeal noodles is a quick, satisfying dish that balances comfort with freshness.

weight loss

5 minute read

The best exercises to lose belly fat: what actually works (and why)

If losing belly fat were just about “burning more calories,” most people wouldn’t struggle with it for so long. You’d jog a bit more, eat a bit less, and your waistline would follow.

weight loss

4 minute read

Is porridge good for weight loss? The complete nutritional guide

When it comes to weight loss, porridge often gets a bad rap. It’s a carb, it’s filling, and it’s comforting, which can make you wonder whether it’s actually good for weight loss, or quietly holding you back.

weight loss

6 minute read

Does running burn belly fat? Guide to visceral fat loss

If you’re asking “does running burn belly fat?”, you’re probably not chasing a beach-body fantasy. You’re chasing that feeling of being lighter, more in control. For many people, “belly fat” is shorthand for the one area that feels hardest to shift.

weight loss

5 minute read

Protein in avocado: nutrition, muscle, and weight loss

Avocados are often described as heart-healthy superfoods and a staple of many weight-loss diets. But when you look specifically at their protein content, a different picture emerges. Protein is present, but only in small amounts.

weight loss

4 minute read

How much protein is in an egg? A complete nutritional breakdown (by size, yolk vs white)

Eggs were once viewed with caution because of their cholesterol content. As nutrition science has advanced, their true value has become clear: they’re one of the most efficient, high-quality protein sources you can get.¹

weight loss

5 minute read

The ultimate guide to protein in milk: choosing the best option for weight loss and muscle

Milk isn’t just “white liquid with calcium.” It’s one of the most complete protein sources in a typical diet and can play a real role in weight loss, muscle maintenance, and overall health.1 A typical 250ml glass of cow’s milk gives you around 8-9g of high-quality protein, mostly from casein and whey. Plant drinks (milks) vary far more, from almost no protein (many almond drinks) to levels similar to cow’s milk (soya).*

weight loss

6 minute read

Is muscle heavier than fat?

A kilo of muscle and a kilo of fat weigh exactly the same. One kilo is one kilo. The real difference is density. Muscle is denser than fat, which means it takes up less space in your body for the same weight. Roughly speaking, human muscle has a density of around 1.06 kg per litre, while fat tissue is closer to 0.9 kg per litre. So a kilo of muscle looks smaller, tighter, and more compact than a kilo of fat.1

weight loss

6 minute read

How to set and achieve your health goals (the S.M.A.R.T. way)

Most people don’t fail at their health goals because they lack motivation. They fail because the goal was never clear enough to begin with.

women's health

3 minute read

Can menopause cause dizziness?

Is unexplained dizziness causing your head to spin? You’re not the only one. Many women describe sudden bouts of light-headedness during midlife, but getting to the bottom of it can be confusing.

weight loss

6 minute read

A no-nonsense guide to blood sugar

You’ve probably heard the term blood sugar thrown around lately, be it on social media, in conversations with your doctor, or because you may have heard it out in public. It’s become a bit of a buzzword, with people tracking their glucose levels, talking about “spikes,” and trying to eat in ways that keep things steady.

weight loss

5 minute read

Wegovy 5-day diet plan

Crafting a successful weight loss journey is about finding the right balance in your diet, especially when you're on medications like Mounjaro. Tom Holloway, a nutritionist at Numan, shares insights into the best diet to support weight loss when taking Mounjaro.

testosterone

4 minute read

Can I get TRT on the NHS?

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be transformative for men with low testosterone, improving energy, mood, and performance.1 But getting it through the NHS isn’t always easy due to it being a tightly regulated treatment space.

women's health

5 minute read

Understanding female hormones: how at-home blood tests can help you tune into your health

When your hormones are out of balance, your body often shows the first signs. Symptoms of female hormone imbalance like weight changes, sleep disruption, irregular cycles and hot flushes can feel confusing, and it’s easy to feel in the dark about what the underlying causes could be. At-home hormone testing can help.

women's health

4 minute read

Testosterone therapy for women: the missing piece in menopause care?

When women think of hormones linked to perimenopause and menopause, oestrogen and progesterone usually come to mind. And for good reason; these two are the headline acts of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). But there’s another hormone whose impact on the female body deserves attention, too: testosterone.

men's health

4 minute read

How to get TRT

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is one of the most effective ways to restore healthy testosterone levels in men with hypogonadism, a condition where the body doesn’t produce enough of the hormone. Low testosterone can lead to symptoms like low energy, reduced sex drive, mood changes, poor concentration, loss of muscle mass, or erectile dysfunction.1

men's health

5 minute read

Is TRT safe? Risks, benefits, & how to access safely

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is one of the most talked-about treatments in men’s health. Some see it as a way to restore energy and improve sexual health, while others worry about risks to the heart or prostate. But in reality, it’s a little more nuanced. TRT can be safe and effective when prescribed for the right reasons and monitored carefully, but it’s not for everyone.1

inside numan

5 minute read

The Yellow Card Scheme: why your report matters

Ask most people what a “yellow card” is and they’ll picture a referee penalising a questionable tackle. In the healthcare industry, however, the Yellow Card Scheme is something very different: a national system for collecting reports about adverse reactions to medicines, vaccines and medical devices, helping to keep them safe.1