
Diet Advice
We are proud to support all our patients with their diet. We know how important your diet is to your overall weight management, especially alongside an effective treatment.
Ensuring our patients are given inspiration in their diet is key to helping you on your weight loss journey. Our meal ideas give you that inspiration.

Overcoming Emotional Eating
Sometimes, we don’t just eat because we’re hungry.
There are so many factors to why we might start eating, and one of those can be due to emotions.
We talk about emotional eating, how to tell the difference between physical and emotional hunger, and what you can do to try to overcome it if it affects you.

Which Diet is Best for Weight Loss?
The best diet for weight loss is one that gives you everything that you need without restricting certain foods.
Learn about calorie deficits and various diets in this article.

Glycaemic Index and Low GI Foods
The glycaemic index can be a bit tricky to understand at times, so we delve into the basics, explaining what it is, which foods have a GI value, and what the values mean.
Low GI foods tend to keep us fuller for longer, so read on for more information.

Why is Fibre Important in Our Diet?
Fibre is incredibly important to the human diet, even though we can’t actually digest it.
We take a look at the facts on fibre, the different types, and where you can find this diet essential.

Everything You Need to Know About Protein
Protein is a macronutrient – or one of the major classes of nutrients, alongside carbohydrates, fats, and others.
When we eat protein, our body breaks it down into amino acids which create other essential building blocks in the body.

The Role of Diet in Weight Management
Diet and weight management go hand in hand to help you to make long lasting lifestyle changes that can positively affect your health.
We discuss how a healthy, balanced diet can help you manage your weight effectively.

Why is Portion Control So Important?
We’ve all been guilty of sneaking a few more biscuits than we really should, and if something like this is just a one off, it shouldn’t affect us too much.
However, if we regularly eat large portions, it means that we’re consuming more calories than we should be, which can lead to weight gain over time.
A lot of the time, you’ll need to reduce your calorie intake to lose weight.
If you want to lose a pound a week, you’ll usually need to reduce your caloric intake by around 500 calories every day or 3,500 a week.
We’re here to explain how much you might expect to reduce by each day and how to safely reduce your calorie intake.

How Many Calories are in Drinks?
When we think about calories, most of us associate it with food, but depending on what you drink, you may also be consuming more calories than you realise.
In this article, we look at different types of drinks and how calories can hide in some of the UK’s most popular choices.

Foods to Avoid While Taking Semaglutide
At myBMI we don’t believe that any foods should be avoided completely.
We believe in a healthy and balanced diet.
However, there are some foods that should be limited to allow you to do this. Find out more here
Can you really eat your favourite foods and still lose weight with Saxenda?
Our experts explain how Liraglutide affects your diet and which foods you may need to reconsider during your treatment.