Healthy Weight

It can feel like an epic battle to maintain a healthy weight, but our experts are here to help. Find trusted advice and inspirational stories to help you make healthy fitness and nutrition choices in our weight articles. 

Getting a good night's sleep isn't just about having energy for the day ahead, it has real effects on your health. Physiologist Jade Wells explains.

Updated: Tuesday 7 June 2022

Published: Monday 8 August 2016

Finding the motivation to exercise and change your lifestyle can be challenging. Discover how to reach your long-term fitness goals.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Monday 24 December 2018

They say mathematics can explain the universe. It can also explain why you’re not achieving your weight loss goals. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly crunches the numbers.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Thursday 5 January 2017

You’ve taken control of your health and wellbeing and joined the gym, so why the worry? Senior Wellbeing Personal Trainer, Graham Morland, tackles first-time gym-goer anxieties head on.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Thursday 11 May 2017

Masterchef winner Shelina Permalloo and Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Zoe Rowlandson answer some common questions on how to reach and maintain a healthy weight.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 12 May 2015

Discover the problems and benefits of sugar and learn how to maintain a healthy sugar level throughout the day.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Monday 30 November 2015

Do you know how much sugar you should be consuming? Sugar is part of a healthy balanced diet but as it is can be hidden in foods we often consume too much. This sugar infographic explains how to find the balance.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Monday 30 November 2015

Use our mix and match guide below to create a variety of delicious and nutritious balanced breakfasts.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

Use our mix and match guide below to create a variety of delicious and nutritious balanced lunches.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

Use our mix and match guide below to create a variety of delicious and nutritious balanced dinners.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

Why do we need protein? How can we be sure we’re eating enough of the right kinds? Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Tracey Strudwick explains.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Thursday 2 March 2017

Flavour isn’t the only thing to consider when choosing which fats to cook with. Mary Cotter explains how choosing the right oils can have a huge benefit for your health too.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Thursday 26 November 2015

Food is an energy source. Used well, it will maintain a steady energy level throughout the day, used badly and your energy levels will peak and trough, along with your ability to function properly. Our expert tips will help you get the most out of your diet to feel great every day.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 24 May 2016

Taking time in the kitchen could be a novel way to improve your health. Nutritional Therapist Shirley Ward explains how.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Thursday 17 March 2016

The ancient practice of mindful eating can enable us to enjoy the food we eat, maintain a healthy weight, and avoid a whole range of health problems. Tracey Strudwick explains.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Monday 14 March 2016

Brendan Street, our Professional Head of Emotional Wellbeing, provides some insight into why we may eat emotionally and provides some tactics to helps us limit it.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 17 January 2017

Having a good breakfast is the best start to any day, but it can be difficult to know what foods will give you the lasting energy you need. Our mix and match guide will help you create delicious and healthy breakfasts.

Updated: Friday 22 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

A good lunch will fill you up and provide all the energy and nutrients you need to last until dinner time. Our mix and match guide will help you create delicious and healthy lunches.

Updated: Friday 22 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

Dinner time provides a great opportunity to fill up on great nutrients, especially if you’ve had a busy day at work or with the family. Our mix and match guide will help you create delicious and healthy dinners.

Updated: Friday 22 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

Create hundreds of nutritious oat recipes with these tasty topping suggestions from Nutritional Therapist Jessica Andersson.

Updated: Friday 22 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 8 November 2016