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Nutrition and Wellbeing Guides

What drinks will count towards my daily fluid intake?

Can I drink milk?

We recommend avoiding products with artificial sweeteners, including Diet Coke and other diet fizzy drinks

Can I have Diet Coke or other diet fizzy drinks?

Can I drink alcohol?

Why do we recommend being mindful of your caffeine intake on the program?

Why should I reduce caffeine?

Can I have snacks?

Information on the types of bread we recommend choosing and portion sizes

Can I have bread?

Can I have gravy?

Can I have processed meats such as bacon and ham?

Can I eat dessert?

Information on why we recommend avoiding honey and maple syrup

Can I have honey or maple syrup?

Can I have sugar-free nicotine lozenges and chewing gum?

Can I eat foods with less than 5g of sugar per 100g?

Can I eat low-fat foods?

Information on mayonnaise to choose / avoid and a homemade mayo recipe

Can I have mayonnaise?

Can I have protein shakes and bars?

Can I do fasting on the Second Nature programme?

What should I have for breakfast?

Nutrition Questions

A guide to vegan eating

A guide to vegetarian eating

Vegan and Vegetarian

How to build a healthy plate including recommended portion sizes of macronutrients for lunch and dinner

Building balanced meals

Hot drinks survey 2016 - Action on Sugar

Nutrition Guides

Weight is one indicator of progress, but it doesn't always reflect our overall health. Learn about other methods to track your progress.

Alternative ways to measure your progress

A guide to introducing new habits

A visualisation for habit change

Following Second Nature with ADHD, ASD, or SLD

Mindset, Habits and Motivation

Can I do the programme if I have type 1 diabetes?

Are the Second Nature guidelines suitable for children?

Programme and App tools

How to manage family feeders

Social situations, work and family

How to manage food cravings, fluid retention, and other symptoms around your monthly period

Periods and weight gain

Binge Eating Disorder: causes, symptoms, and treatment

Three ways to boost immunity

Does red meat cause cancer?

Does High Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease?

Eating for immunity

Does stress impact your fertility?

How do you get blood pressure down quickly?

What to eat during your menstrual cycle

Menopause and weight gain

How to improve your chances of pregnancy

Reducing your risk of heart disease

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Coping strategies: techniques to keep us balanced

Stress and Sleep

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