Nutrition

notes on
nutrition.

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

High
May 15, 2026
High Protein Diet for Weight Loss — How Much You Need

How much protein you actually need for weight loss — the science behind 0.8, 1.2, and 1.6 g/kg, with a calculator and food targets.

Iris Ellsworth
Iris Ellsworth
May 15, 2026
Intermittent
May 13, 2026
Intermittent Fasting for Women: What Actually Works

Why generic 16:8 stalls women, the cycle-aware fasting protocol that protects hormones, and exactly who should skip IF.

Iris Ellsworth
Iris Ellsworth
May 13, 2026
Meal
May 11, 2026
Meal Plan for Women Over 40 — Weight Loss That Works

A food-positive meal plan for women 40+ — built around protein, fibre and the perimenopausal metabolic shift.

Iris Ellsworth
Iris Ellsworth
May 11, 2026
Keto
May 3, 2026
Keto vs Intermittent Fasting: An Honest Comparison

Keto and intermittent fasting both work — for different people. Here's the honest comparison, plus how to find the one that actually fits your week.

Iris Ellsworth
Iris Ellsworth
May 3, 2026
Top
May 3, 2026
Top 10 Supplements That Actually Support Healthy Weight Loss

Most weight-loss supplements don't work. Here are the ten with the most credible evidence, honest effect sizes and safety notes.

Iris Ellsworth
Iris Ellsworth
May 3, 2026
Keto
April 30, 2026
Keto vs Intermittent Fasting vs Vegan: Which Diet Fits Which Person?

Keto, intermittent fasting, and vegan diets compared on real evidence — what each one does, who it fits, and how to pick a framework you can stick to.

Iris Ellsworth
Iris Ellsworth
April 30, 2026
How
April 30, 2026
How Hormones Affect Weight Loss (and What Supplements Actually Help)

Insulin, cortisol, leptin, ghrelin, thyroid, oestrogen — what each one really does for weight loss, and which supplements actually have evidence.

Iris Ellsworth
Iris Ellsworth
April 30, 2026