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Professor Tim Spector and his team are at it again, cutting through the fluff and getting straight to the point on why your gut is not just full of, well, gut in a three-part series. Part one makes a compelling case for ditching BMI as a health indicator; waist circumference, they say, is where it's at. In part two, the microbiome takes centre stage, that invisible ecosystem inside you that's either your best mate or worst enemy when it comes to shifting belly fat. By part three, they're spoon-feeding us some exercise tips and lifestyle hacks that even the laziest among us could incorporate. It's a gut reset plan that's achievable, practical, and shockingly evidence-based. Who knew?
Meanwhile, half the UK seems to be throwing the three square meals a day rule out of the window. A new study suggests many Brits are embracing the "little and often" approach, and nutritionists are loving it, too, claiming it's a return to our hunter-gatherer roots, with benefits ranging from steady blood sugar to improved focus. Throw in the chance to stuff your face with goodies like turkey roll-ups and stuffed mushrooms without feeling like a glutton, and you've got a win-win on your hands. The future of eating? Maybe so.
Rosamund Hall taps into the kind of nostalgia that makes you feel like you're sipping rosé in a South African vineyard even if you're stuck in the drizzle of a British autumn. Wine, she argues, is much more than just liquid in a glass; it's a portal to cherished memories and happiness. So, while the health police might be wagging their fingers at that second glass, Hall suggests pouring yourself another and basking in the warm glow of reminiscence. It's not about overindulgence but about connecting with moments of bliss – past and present.
Jack Stein delivers the seasonal goods, too, with recipes that feel like a gentle nudge from summer into autumn. His soft-shell crab salad is a final hurrah to sunshine, while dishes like lamb shoulder with white miso cream welcome the crispness of fall with open arms (and mouths). The winter hake salad might be his culinary mic drop – light yet hearty enough to brace you for the colder months. It's transitional cooking at its best, and frankly, who doesn't want to feel comforted but not weighed down?
September is all about going organic, and Doves Farm makes a compelling case for it with their lineup of organic flour recipes. Whether you're chucking a loaf in the air fryer or going all-out with a cinnamon streusel cake, these bakes promise to make you feel virtuous while delivering on taste. Organic flour doesn't just give your bakes a flavour boost; it's also better for the planet, free from pesticides and GM ingredients. So, grab a slice of that wholemeal spelt toffee apple cake and feel good about saving the world – one bite at a time.
Jon Watts' journey from prison to kitchen hero is nothing short of inspiring. Starting with a Duke of Edinburgh's Award in a young offenders' institute, he discovered his passion for food – a passion that led him from Jamie Oliver's kitchens to his own food truck empire. With a cookbook now under his belt, his speedy weeknight meals like Thai-style chicken satay are a godsend for those who want quick, delicious food without faffing about.
Finally, we have Perfect Cellar's wine advent calendar – because what's better than an advent calendar with wine? Behind each little door is a mini-bottle of world-class vino, allowing you to sip your way through 24 days of yuletide joy without committing to the full bottle. With a £30 discount for Independent readers, this one's a no-brainer for any wine lover. Treat yourself or someone else, but let's be honest – you're keeping it for yourself. |
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Gut health reset: How belly fat is harming you and six eating changes that will reduce your waist size |
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As the new season kicks off, so do new fitness regimes – but research led by Professor Tim Spector shows that waist size is a better guide to your health than your BMI. He and a team of experts, has created a three-part 'reduce your waist, improve your health' plan to help you lose unhealthy belly fat
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You're probably aware that as Britons, we're getting fatter. But did you know we're also getting wider? That's much more than a beach body problem. Growing evidence has confirmed the association between waist circumference and the risk of serious preventable conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke.
Official figures revealed that in the first half of 2023, there were an extra 28,000 deaths in the UK. The biggest rise in unexpected deaths was in adults aged 50-64, who have increasingly been dying prematurely from preventable problems such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.
But instead of BMI, health bosses are increasingly focusing on waist circumference as a measure of these health risks. In April 2022, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommended that people with a BMI of under 35 measure their waist-to-height ratio to work out whether they're carrying enough weight around the middle to predispose them to a higher risk of metabolic diseases. It advised keeping your waist measurement to half your height or less.
According to 2019 figures from the NHS, 59 per cent of men and 69 per cent of women have a higher-than-desirable waist circumference. The figures, covering the period from 1993 to 2017, revealed that the average waist size of an adult English woman was 35.2 inches, up three whole inches from 32.2 inches 24 years earlier. Men had an average waist size of 38.5 inches, up 2.2 inches from 36.7 inches in 1993.
But just as a widening waistline can increase your risk, taking steps towards a healthy diet and lifestyle to reduce your waistline can reduce your health risk, too. New research from King's College London has found that following a healthy diet and lifestyle for 18 weeks led to a healthier waist circumference, reduced blood pressure, improved blood fats, weight loss, and improved gut microbiome composition...
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