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. 

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

Updated: Thursday 24 November 2022

Published: Monday 24 December 2018

Contrary to popular belief, personal training isn’t about barking orders like a Drill Sergeant - it’s about breaking the barriers to help you achieve your personal goals. Here's five ways Personal Trainers can help you to win your fitness battles.

Updated: Thursday 24 November 2022

Published: Monday 10 September 2018

Our emotional wellbeing expert, Brendan Street advises on the emotional highs and lows of the weight loss journey.

Updated: Friday 7 October 2022

Published: Monday 24 December 2018

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: Friday 7 October 2022

Published: Monday 8 August 2016

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: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Tuesday 12 May 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: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Tuesday 24 May 2016

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: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Thursday 2 March 2017

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

Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Monday 30 November 2015

Roasted chickpeas are a great snack for slow-release energy to help you feel fuller for longer. Nutritional Therapist Mary Cotter dishes out the recipe.

Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

If you're in need of an energy boost that will last, these protein-packed energy balls are just the thing. Nutritional Therapist Mary Cotter provides this simple and delicious recipe.

Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

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: Tuesday 20 September 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: Tuesday 20 September 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: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

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: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Thursday 11 May 2017

Going to the gym isn’t all about bulking up or slimming down, it can also be a place to meet new people, relax or have fun. Here’s our list of 10 things you can do at the gym, other than pump iron.

Updated: Friday 2 September 2022

Published: Wednesday 30 December 2016

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: Friday 2 September 2022

Published: Thursday 5 January 2017

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

Updated: Tuesday 5 July 2022

Published: Tuesday 8 November 2016

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