Understanding Popular Diets

Anti-inflammatory Diet

Chronic low-grade inflammation is involved in everything from skin conditions to fatigue to hormonal symptoms. This guide explains what inflammation actually is, which foods research links to it, and how to build meals around a pattern that genuinely supports it - without eliminating half the food groups.

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Balanced Plate
(Blood-Sugar Support)

Protein, fibre, fat and carbohydrates in the right balance, at the right time. This guide explains the blood sugar principles that underpin a lot of nutritional therapy work - why they matter, how they apply in practice, and what they have to do with energy, mood, cravings and skin.

Calorie Counting / Tracking

Calorie tracking can increase awareness and, in the right context, support weight management. It can also disconnect people from appetite cues, create an anxious relationship with food, and miss the point when hormones or metabolism are involved. This guide looks at both sides honestly.

​High-Fibre Diet

Fibre feeds the gut microbiome, supports regular bowel movements, stabilises blood sugar and reduces inflammation. This guide looks at types of fibre, how to increase intake without causing digestive chaos, and why diversity matters as much as quantity.

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Keto Diet

Ketogenic eating has good evidence in specific medical contexts and some reasonable evidence for short-term weight loss. The picture for women, hormones and long-term sustainability is more complicated. This guide explains the mechanism, the evidence, and where caution applies.

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Low FODMAP Diet

The low FODMAP approach is one of the most evidence-based interventions for IBS-type symptoms - but it's designed to be used temporarily and with guidance. This guide explains what FODMAPs are, how the elimination and reintroduction process works, and why it shouldn't become a long-term restriction.

Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean way of eating isn't a diet in the traditional sense - there's no tracking, no eliminations, no rules about when to eat. This guide looks at what the evidence actually shows, which aspects matter most, and why it translates well across different tastes and budgets.

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Paleo Diet

The evolutionary rationale behind paleo is contested. The food quality principles - prioritising whole, unprocessed food and plenty of vegetables - are sound. This guide separates the useful from the unnecessary, and looks at who paleo-style eating might actually suit.

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Plant-Focused Eating

Plant-focused eating has strong evidence behind it for gut microbiome diversity, cardiovascular health and longevity. This guide explains the principles, how to do it well without nutrient gaps, and why "mostly plants" is often more sustainable - and more nourishing - than a fully plant-based approach.