The Slimming Clinic Blog
10 Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets Every Dieter Should Own
Losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is easier when you have support. This means that having the right tools in your kitchen can make the journey easier and more enjoyable. Whether you're counting calories, tracking points or simply aiming to eat less...
Cholesterol and Lipid Screen
Cholesterol is a type of lipid, which are fatty substances in your blood. Lipids play an essential role in keeping cells healthy and working, and in making vital hormones, such as testosterone and oestrogen. However too much cholesterol in your blood (known as...
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin required by the body for a variety of important functions. It is known to help within the nervous system, in brain function and mood, it helps to prevent anaemia by supporting blood-cell formation and it helps with digestion and...
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a vital vitamin mostly produced in the skin by exposure to sunlight. It controls how the body absorbs calcium and phosphate which is important for strong bones, a healthy immune system and regulating mood. Despite its name, vitamin D is not a vitamin, but...
Advanced Thyroid Test
The thyroid gland is an important part of the hormone system of the body. The thyroid hormones it produces, T3 and T4, affect almost every cell in the body. This advanced thyroid test checks your levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free T3 (FT3) and free T4...
Enjoying a Healthy BBQ While on a Diet: Delicious Recipes and Smart Choices
When you're on a diet, attending a barbecue party might seem like a challenging task. The enticing aromas and mouth-watering flavours of traditional BBQ fare can tempt even the most dedicated dieters. However, with a little planning and some smart choices, you can...
Maximising Sunday Evenings for a Successful Week on Your Diet
Your fridge is an underutilised ally in your weight loss journey.
How To Start Your Day The Healthy Way
Starting your day on the right foot can set the tone for healthy choices and optimal nutrition throughout the day. When you're on a diet, it becomes even more crucial to make wise decisions that support your weight loss or maintenance goals. In this blog post, we will...
What Your Food Cravings Mean
We've all experienced it at some point: the sudden and intense desire for a specific type of food. Whether it's a slice of cake, a bag of crisps, or a slice of pizza, food cravings can feel overpowering and difficult to resist. However, have you ever wondered what...
How Your Fridge Can Help You Lose Weight
Your fridge is an underutilised ally in your weight loss journey.
How To Have A Diet-Friendly Healthy Brunch
Who doesn't love a weekend brunch! It's a wonderful time to relax, indulge and savour delicious meals with family and friends. And with a little planning, brunches can be a healthy, nutritionally rich meal rather than a calorie-laden affair. In this blog, we'll...
Men vs. Women Weight Loss: Who Loses Weight Faster and Why?
26% of women are obese. 25% of men are obese. So when it comes to losing weigh which gender is most successful and why? Of course weight loss isn't a competition, but if you are losing weight with a buddy of the opposite gender, understanding the difference in both...