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    How do I say no to statins

    I know you're not doctors but I'm hoping someone can help me :) I was on statins from about Oct 15 until November 16 as my cholesterol was high. I stopped because the numbers were better and I didn't want to be on them having found out what they can do - and can't! I understand they can...
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    Anyone tried the 'Slow-Carb Diet'?

    I'm doing a course on FutureLearn about obesity and one of the comments made by a participant was about the 'Slow Carb Diet'. I hadn't heard of it before so I googled it. Sounds like a cross between low carb (but lowish fat) and 5:2 but it's 6:1. I may be wrong. I just had a quick look. Has...
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    Cheese to eat or not to eat

    I'm a recent low carber and have seen conflicting advise about eating cheese on a low carb diet. I wondered what you all thought? I like all kinds of cheese - from feta to parmesan and cheddar with soft cream cheese in between. Thanks
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    Pre-diabetes reversal despite the dietician

    Please excuse me while I rant a bit!! Need to get this off my chest... I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes in Feb this year with a HbA1c of 43.2. My GP advised cutting out sugar and white flour and losing weight. I've not had much success in the past with losing weight and asked to be referred to...
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