For some people, adopting a low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet can feel transformative. Energy improves, blood sugar stabilises, appetite becomes more regulated, and weight may naturally settle. But for a subset of individuals, routine blood tests reveal something unexpected: a sharp rise in cholesterol, particularly LDL cholesterol.  This scenario can be deeply unsettling, especially when it happens alongside otherwise excellent metabolic health. Many people are told to aban

If you care about your health and  the health of the planet, it’s natural to wonder whether you have to choose between them. The encouraging reality is that the planetary health diet   can  support both sustainability and cardiometabolic wellbeing, but only when it’s applied thoughtfully.  In practice, the planetary health diet  is not simply about eating more plants. For it to truly support heart health  and metabolic health , it needs to prioritise food quality, nutrient ba

World Heart Rhythm Day The 3rd of June marks World Heart Rhythm Day, a global effort to raise awareness about heart rhythm disorders,...