UK Nutrition & Food Safety Guides

Nutrition

Why Am I Always Tired? The Food Side of the Answer

Tiredness has four nutrient suspects worth ruling out before a blood test — iron, B12, vitamin D and magnesium. Here's the food side: which signs point to which, and what to track for two weeks before booking your GP.

May 2026 • 9 min read

App Guides

The AI Nutrition Coach That Reads Your Food Diary First

Most AI chat starts blank. Ours opens with your diary, vitamin gaps, goals and flagged foods already loaded — then answers like it's been paying attention.

April 2026 • 8 min read

Methodology

How We Grade a UK Food A–E — The Whole Rubric

Most food-scoring apps hide the rubric. We don't. Here's exactly what goes into a NutraSafe grade, what we deliberately leave out, and why.

April 2026 • 6 min read

Food Safety

How to Spot Sneaky Additives in Your Weekly Shop

The front of the pack tells you it's "high protein". The additives hide round the back in ten-point italic. Here's how to catch them in seconds.

April 2026 • 7 min read

App Guides

One App for Food, Workouts and Fasting — £3.99 a Month

Three apps for calorie counting, workouts and fasting can cost £15+ a month together. We put the lot in one app — honest comparison, not a sales pitch.

April 2026 • 7 min read

Nutrition

What a Year of Food Logging Actually Shows You

One day tells you nothing. A week tells you a little. A year quietly changes how you shop. Here's what the long view actually surfaces.

April 2026 • 6 min read

Nutrition

Are You Getting Enough Vitamins? A Straight-Up UK NRV Check

"Balanced diet" is the vaguest phrase in health. We tried to make it concrete — every food you log cross-referenced against UK NRV targets.

April 2026 • 8 min read

Food Safety

What Are E-Numbers? A Plain English Guide for UK Shoppers

E-numbers are codes for food additives approved for use in the UK and EU. Some are vitamins, some are preservatives, some are colourings. Here's what they all mean.

February 2026 • 10 min read

Food Safety

Are E-Numbers Bad for You? What the Science Actually Shows

Most E-numbers are safe — some are just vitamins. But a few have more debate around them. Here's what EFSA, the FSA, and the research actually say.

February 2026 • 9 min read

Food Intolerance

Food Allergy vs Food Intolerance: How to Tell the Difference

A food allergy involves the immune system and can be life-threatening. A food intolerance is digestive and uncomfortable. Here's how to tell which is which.

February 2026 • 8 min read

Digestion

What Causes Bloating After Eating? Common Triggers and What to Do

Bloating after eating is usually caused by gas from FODMAPs, eating too fast, or food intolerances. Here are the common triggers and practical ways to reduce it.

February 2026 • 9 min read

Food Safety

Ultra-Processed Food (UPF): A Complete UK Guide

The UK gets ~57% of calories from ultra-processed foods. Here's what UPF actually means, how to identify it, and what the research says about health effects.

February 2026 • 11 min read

Nutrition

How to Read a UK Food Label in 60 Seconds

Traffic lights, per-100g columns, ingredient lists, allergen labelling — here's how to decode any UK food label quickly and confidently.

February 2026 • 8 min read

Food Safety

The Southampton Six: Which Food Additives May Affect Children?

Six artificial food colourings were linked to hyperactivity in a 2007 study. Most UK brands have removed them, but they still appear in some products.

February 2026 • 8 min read

Food Intolerance

Common Food Intolerance Symptoms (and What to Do About Them)

Bloating, cramps, diarrhoea, headaches, fatigue — food intolerance symptoms are mainly digestive and appear hours after eating. Here's how to identify your triggers.

February 2026 • 9 min read

Weight Loss

How to Start Calorie Counting Without Obsessing (UK Guide)

Track what you already eat for a week first. Use the data to make small, sustainable changes. The goal is awareness, not perfection.

February 2026 • 9 min read

Food Safety

Is Aspartame Safe? What the FSA, EFSA, and WHO Actually Say

In 2023, the WHO classified aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic" (Group 2B) while simultaneously reaffirming its safe intake level. Here's what that actually means.

February 2026 • 9 min read

Nutrition

How to Get Enough Fibre (Most People in the UK Don't)

The UK recommends 30g of fibre per day. The average adult eats 18g. Here's how to close the gap with simple swaps — plus what a 30g day actually looks like.

February 2026 • 9 min read

Nutrition

How to Get Enough Iron on a Plant-Based Diet (UK Guide)

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide. Here's what plant-based eaters actually need to know — best sources, absorption tips, and daily targets.

February 2026 • 8 min read

Digestion

Why Does Bread Make Me Bloated? Fructans, Gluten & What to Do

It's probably not gluten. Most bread bloating comes from fructans — a type of fibre wheat contains. Here's what the science says and how to find bread that works for you.

February 2026 • 7 min read

Weight Loss

How to Count Calories for Weight Loss: Complete UK Guide 2026

Master calorie counting with our evidence-based guide. Learn exactly how to calculate your deficit, track accurately, and lose weight sustainably.

January 2026 • 8 min read

Nutrition

Complete Guide to Macros: Protein, Carbs, Fats Explained

Go beyond calories. Understand macronutrients and how to balance protein, carbs, and fats for your goals — whether weight loss, muscle gain, or health.

January 2026 • 10 min read

App Guide

Best Food Scanner Apps UK 2026: Complete Comparison Guide

Compare NutraSafe, Yuka, MyFitnessPal and 4 more UK food scanner apps. Features, accuracy, cost, and which is best for your goals.

January 2026 • 12 min read

Weight Loss

Why Am I Not Losing Weight? 12 Common Calorie Counting Mistakes

Fix hidden calorie counting errors sabotaging your weight loss. Portion sizes, liquid calories, weekend eating and more. Troubleshoot now.

January 2026 • 9 min read

App Comparison

MyFitnessPal Alternative UK: 7 Better Calorie Counters (2026)

Tired of MyFitnessPal ads and subscriptions? Compare 7 better UK alternatives: NutraSafe, Nutracheck, Cronometer. Free features, accurate databases.

January 2026 • 10 min read

Weight Loss

How Many Calories Should I Eat to Lose Weight? UK Calculator

Free UK calorie calculator for weight loss. Enter age, weight, height, activity to get your TDEE and calorie deficit target. Science-based.

January 2026 • 8 min read

Tesco Shopping

Tesco Barcode Scanner: Track Nutrition While Shopping

Free guide to scanning Tesco barcodes for nutrition info. Best apps, Clubcard compatibility, and tips for tracking calories at Tesco UK.

January 2026 • 7 min read

Sainsbury's Shopping

Sainsbury's Food Scanner: Track Nutrition with Barcode Apps

Guide to scanning Sainsbury's barcodes for instant nutrition info. Nectar compatibility, Taste the Difference scanning, and shopping tips.

January 2026 • 6 min read

Food Intolerance

How to Track Food Intolerances: Find Your Trigger Foods

Step-by-step guide to identifying food intolerances using elimination diet and food diary. Track symptoms, find triggers, discover patterns.

January 2026 • 9 min read

Food Allergies

Best Food Allergy Tracker Apps UK (2026)

Compare best UK food allergy tracking apps. NutraSafe, Spoon Guru reviewed. Features, costs, barcode scanning, allergen warnings.

January 2026 • 5 min read

Nutrition

How to Track Vitamins and Minerals (Not Just Calories)

Learn how to track micronutrients beyond calories. Essential vitamins, minerals, daily values, best apps, and why nutrition quality matters.

January 2026 • 8 min read

Nutrition Apps

Best Vitamin Tracker Apps UK (2026)

Compare best UK vitamin and mineral tracking apps. NutraSafe, Cronometer, MyPlate reviewed. Features, costs, micronutrient coverage.

January 2026 • 6 min read

Nutrition

20 High-Protein Low-Calorie Foods Available in UK Supermarkets

Fill up on fewer calories with these protein-rich foods from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, and more. Perfect for weight loss and muscle retention.

January 2026 • 6 min read

App Guide

How to Use a Food Scanner App: Complete Beginner's Guide

Learn how barcode scanner apps work, which foods to scan, and how to get accurate nutrition data from UK supermarket products.

January 2026 • 7 min read

Cooking

How Many Grams Is 1 Cup? Complete UK Conversion Guide

Convert cups to grams for any ingredient. Complete conversion tables for flour, sugar, butter, rice and more. Essential for following US recipes.

January 2026 • 4 min read

Cooking

What Is a Cup? UK Guide to Cup Measurements in Cooking

Understand cup measurements: 1 US cup = 240ml. Learn the difference between US and UK cups, why grams are better, and how to convert recipes.

January 2026 • 3 min read

Weight Loss

How to Lose Water Weight Fast: 7 Evidence-Based Methods

Drop 1-3kg of water weight in 24-48 hours with safe, proven strategies. Reduce salt, drink more water, cut carbs and more. Quick results guide.

January 2026 • 5 min read

Food Storage

Can You Freeze Hummus? Complete UK Storage Guide

Yes, freeze hummus for up to 4 months. Learn how to freeze, thaw, and restore texture. Works for Tesco, Sainsbury's and homemade hummus.

January 2026 • 4 min read

Cooking

How Many Grams in a Tablespoon? UK Conversion Guide

1 tablespoon = 15ml liquid or 9-20g dry depending on ingredient. Complete conversion tables for butter, sugar, flour, oil and more.

January 2026 • 3 min read

Cooking

How Much Is 4 oz? UK Conversion Guide (Grams & ml)

4 oz = 113g (weight) or 120ml (liquid). Complete ounce to gram conversion table for cooking and nutrition tracking. Essential for US recipes.

January 2026 • 3 min read