If you’ve been feeling confused or even overwhelmed by the recent headlines about ultra-processed foods (UPFs), you’re not alone. Whether you’re just starting out with Slimpod or have been with us a while, this blog is here to gently guide you through the science, the controversy, and—most importantly—what you can do to feel more in

Christmas is now only a couple of weeks away and it’s the season of mulled wine, mince pies, chocolates, big meals and party food.  It’s easy to overeat so it’s no wonder that December – and in particular the last 10 days of the year – is when lots of people gain weight.  Being on

SUGAR is such an emotive subject.  Whenever I post a blog or host a live chat about the dangers of sugar it promotes huge conversation about whether it should be cut down or cut out. This then Instantly promotes more discussion with people saying “But if you cut down on sugar or cut it out, that’s

I WAS so proud and excited to appear on the ITV Tonight programme Giving Up Sugar For Good last Friday. It was all about the crucial role Slimpod has played in transforming the health and well-being of staff at Tameside hospital, Manchester, and how we changed the restaurant into a sugar-free zone. My dream is

WE’LL all be sick of the sight of turkey, chicken, beef, lamb and pork once Christmas is here – so in the run-up to the holiday why not try an ultra-healthy coconut fish curry? Now that the cold, dark nights are well and truly here they can be a trigger for the bad habits of

SORRY to remind you, but in barely four weeks it will be Christmas Eve. Can you believe that?!  I’m in a state of shock!  I’ve already been asked when the decorations and the tree are going up! Then I need to get the cards written and posted, the shopping done, the food and drink in,

YOU possibly see them every week when you do your supermarket shop and don’t give them a second thought.  But there are three amazing superfoods which can supercharge your weight loss and give your body a wonderful health boost. In week two of my Reset Your Mindset challenge I’m telling you all about these superfoods 

THE annual NHS Sustainability Awards are highly prized and that’s why I’m delighted and proud that one hospital I’ve been working with for the past three years has been awarded first place in the food category and was shortlisted for a second recognising staff engagement. The judges said Tameside Hospital’s innovative approach to meals and menus and its

CHRISTMAS is supposed to be a fun time of year, full of cheer. But it can also be full of stress! So many people find Christmas challenging for all sorts of reasons. It’s a time when the best eating and exercise habits can fall by the wayside because there’s wall to wall food, parties and