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By Tristan Welch

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Cheesy, savoury, and irresistibly satisfying, these Cottage Cheese Pizza Buns deliver all the joy of pizza in a wholesome, protein-packed bite. Made with oats, eggs, and cottage cheese, they’re soft inside, golden outside, and flavoured with oregano and garlic. Perfect fresh or packed for later, they’re a smart comfort-food snack ideal for breakfast, lunch, or a post-workout bite.

By Tristan Welch

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Simple, elegant, and naturally satisfying, this Greek Yoghurt with Honey & Walnuts is a timeless classic. Creamy, protein-rich yoghurt is balanced with golden honey and crunchy toasted walnuts. Ready in minutes, it’s an effortless breakfast, snack, or light dessert that feels indulgent yet wholesome.

Obesity is now one of the world’s greatest public health challenges. According to the WHO, more than 1 billion people worldwide have obesity, including over 650 million adults and 340 million children and adolescents. The prevalence has more than tripled since 1975 and continues to rise in almost every part of the world.

Having severe overweight or obesity is not only about body weight but about health. A high proportion of body fat increases the risk of many different diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis and certain types of cancer (1).

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By Tristan Welch

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Simple, nutritious, and full of fresh flavour, this Quick Oven-Baked Salmon is an ideal weeknight meal. Ready in under 25 minutes, perfectly baked salmon is paired with colourful vegetables and a light, creamy dill sauce made with quark and lemon. It’s a one-dish wonder that proves healthy eating can be easy, comforting, and delicious—perfect for busy days when you want clean, wholesome food without the fuss.

Losing weight in a healthy and sustainable way is not about quick fixes or extreme methods, but about making changes to your diet, exercise, and lifestyle that you can maintain over time.

In this article, we discuss how diet and physical activity work together, and how small changes in your daily routine can contribute to better long-term health.

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Stress and weight loss are often connected. During prolonged stress, the body is affected by hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which can influence how the body uses energy, our appetite, and our eating habits. This can cause some people to lose weight, while others find it harder to lose weight – or even gain weight (1).

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It’s easy to be tempted by simple solutions that promise quick results when you want to lose weight. Sometimes, tips circulate claiming that you can lose weight by drinking large amounts of rehydration solution. This idea is based on a misunderstanding of how the body’s fluid balance works.

Rehydration solution is designed to replace fluids and salts, for example during diarrhoea, vomiting, or heavy sweating – not for weight loss. It may temporarily affect your weight by restoring your fluid balance, but there is no scientific evidence that rehydration solution or similar products lead to long-term weight loss.

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When the goal is to lose weight quickly, it’s easy to get caught up in headlines and new trends. However, research consistently points in the same direction: the best diet for losing weight is the one you can maintain over time — one that creates a calorie deficit while still providing enough nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. When your energy intake (kcal) is lower than your energy expenditure, your weight decreases – regardless of what the diet is called (1,2).

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Losing weight after pregnancy is an individual process that looks different for everyone. For some, the weight decreases gradually and with little effort, while others find that it doesn’t decrease as expected despite healthy eating and exercise habits. How easy or difficult it is to lose weight depends on several factors, including how much weight you gained during pregnancy, your pre-pregnancy weight, diet, physical activity, genetics, and sleep.

By Tristan Welch

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Bright, wholesome, and bursting with flavour, this Green Shakshuka is a vibrant twist on a classic. Packed with greens, protein-rich edamame, and creamy feta, it’s ready in just 25 minutes. Warm spices like cumin and coriander pair beautifully with soft eggs and tangy Greek yogurt, creating a comforting yet fresh dish perfect for brunch or an easy, nourishing dinner.

Protein is one of the body’s most important building blocks and plays a central role in maintaining and building muscle — especially when combined with strength training. But how much protein do you need per day if you want to build muscle?

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It’s a common claim that you need to consume protein immediately after training to build muscle. But is that really true?

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Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that the body needs in small amounts to function properly. They affect everything from energy metabolism and immunity to muscles, blood, and bones.

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Many people find it difficult to lose weight, even when eating healthily and exercising regularly. You might recognise the feeling: you plan your meals, move more, and try to keep a steady routine — yet the number on the scales doesn’t budge. Sometimes, it even goes up instead.

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Many people who want to lose weight and build muscle focus mainly on the number on the scales. However, losing weight does not always mean losing fat. The body is made up of muscle, fat, water, and bone, so changes in weight can be caused by several different factors. To understand how you can build muscle and burn fat, you need to know how your body uses energy and what influences your calorie expenditure over time.

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Changing habits is rarely just a matter of willpower – the way you talk to yourself makes a big difference. Through self-compassion, you can build motivation that lasts over time and makes exercise more joyful, not filled with guilt.

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Obesity in men extends beyond physical health—it intertwines with psychological and societal pressures that shape behavior, self-image, and overall wellbeing.

Obesity significantly impacts men’s hormonal health — particularly testosterone — increasing risks of fatigue, weight gain, and chronic disease; understanding this connection is key to effective treatment and long-term wellbeing.

Excess weight affects men’s physical, hormonal, and mental health in complex ways—understanding these challenges is key to achieving sustainable weight loss and improved wellbeing.

Obesity in men is more than a weight issue — it’s a complex medical condition with far-reaching health risks. From heart disease and liver problems to hormonal and psychological effects, understanding these connections is key to effective prevention and management.

Many men think major weight loss is needed for real results, but even small reductions can greatly boost heart health, hormones, and overall wellbeing.

Learn how to talk about weight with a loved one in a caring and respectful way. Explore empathetic strategies, what to say, and when expert support can help.

Discover how Yazen uses blood tests and health screenings to uncover hidden barriers to weight loss and create safe, personalised treatment plans.

Conversations about weight with loved ones can be sensitive because they often carry stigma and personal emotions, making even well-intended concern feel like judgment. When approached with empathy, however, these talks can strengthen trust and encourage healthier habits.