Health

notes on
health.

Short reads on the things people get wrong about food. Written by humans, reviewed by a dietitian, never by an algorithm.

10
February 27, 2025
10 Weight Loss Supplement Myths, Debunked With Real Research

Most weight loss supplements have weak or no evidence — and a few cause real harm. The honest research on 10 common myths.

Donaldo Estevam
Donaldo Estevam
February 27, 2025
Do
February 27, 2025
Do You Really Need Supplements on a Vegan Diet for Weight Loss?

An honest, evidence-led look at which supplements vegans actually need — and why none of them will make you lose weight faster.

Donaldo Estevam
Donaldo Estevam
February 27, 2025
Natural
February 27, 2025
Natural Appetite Suppressants: What Actually Works (Food-First)

An honest, evidence-led guide to managing hunger naturally — food strategies and habits that actually quiet appetite, plus a clear look at the supplements people sell as 'natural appetite suppressants'.

Donaldo Estevam
Donaldo Estevam
February 27, 2025
Gut
February 27, 2025
Gut Health and Weight Loss: What the Evidence Actually Says

An honest, evidence-led look at how gut health really affects weight — what the food-first habits do, where probiotic supplements actually help, and what the marketing oversells.

Donaldo Estevam
Donaldo Estevam
February 27, 2025
How
February 27, 2025
How to Balance Macros for Weight Loss: A Beginner's Guide

A plain-English guide to setting protein, fat and carb targets for weight loss — with a worked example you can copy and the food to match it.

Donaldo Estevam
Donaldo Estevam
February 27, 2025
Metabolism
February 27, 2025
Metabolism and Weight Loss: Can Supplements Boost It?

What metabolism really is, what actually changes it (lean mass, daily movement, age — but later than you think), and whether supplements live up to the marketing.

Donaldo Estevam
Donaldo Estevam
February 27, 2025