The Slimming Clinic Blog

After the two May bank holiday weekends and the May half term our bodies have been filled with Pimms, BBQs, chocolate and more delicious treats. But with Summer just around the corner it is time for a full body detox and we have put together some of Women’s Health top...

A very important part of weight loss help provided at weight loss clinics and slimming centres is appetite and food management. Managing food cravings is a big step towards success. Uncontrollable cravings for foods high in sugar, fat and calories lead to unwanted...

One of the crucial skills necessary for a successful weight loss programme and weight management is the ability to recognise portion size. The portion sizes for foods that we eat at home are nearly double what they used to be 20 years ago. Restaurant meal portions are...

Not getting enough sleep can cause people to gain weight and increase the risk of diabetes, according to a new study. Although it is widely believed the main function of sleep is to rest the brain, even fat cells need sleep to function efficiently. Sleep deprivation...

Metabolism is the process of how your body expends energy. For fast and safe weight loss it is important to know how metabolism works, what is your BMR – basal metabolic rate and how to stimulate your metabolism to improve the effectiveness of your weight loss...

You need protein at all stages of life. It’s the major component of all cells, including muscle and bone. A healthy diet low in fat and high in lean protein is thought to be one of the most effective ways to lose weight in a healthy way. Healthy proteins maintain...

We need energy to function properly. The energy comes from the food we eat, but not all foods are energy rich sources of energy. Even when trying to lose weight with the help of a weight loss clinic, sustainable weight loss programs are those that are built around...

Obesity is not just a few extra pounds. Obesity is the heavy accumulation of fat in your body to such a degree that it rapidly increases your risk of diseases that are dangerous to your health such as heart disease and diabetes and could reduce your life expectancy....

Green tea goes beyond its expectation of being just a green liquid. Here are the top 3 reasons you should consider integrating this herbal remedy into your diet: Green tea is full of antioxidants with the ability to reduce the formation of free radicals in the body,...

Superfoods are a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being. See below The Slimming Clinic’s top 10 superfoods that you should incorporate into your food consumption to achieve a nutritionally balanced and healthy diet....

Water is all around us, from the stuff we swim in to the beverage we drink. In fact, with our bodies consisting of around 60% of water, it basically is us. It’s no wonder we feel so much better when we drink enough of it - not to mention it is one of the main tools to...