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If you’ve ever tried to lose weight then i’m sure you’ve been tempted by the allure that chilli peppers may hold the answer.  The secret ingredient in chili peppers with potential health benefits, including helping weight loss, having anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidant properties is a compound called capsaicin. 
New research in the Journal of Proteome Research [...]

I made a lovely curried halloumi salad that should work for most people on the Metabolic Balance programme (or for anyone wanting to lose weight for that matter!), so I thought I’d share it with you.
What you’ll need:
Your MB allowance of halloumi cheese (cubed), usually 75-90g
1-2 tsp of mild curry powder
70-80g of mushrooms, sliced
spinach leaves [...]

Just received a fantastic testimonial from one of my male clients, so thought I’d share that with you.  Weight loss seems to be something mostly talked about by women, and yet it’s a problem shared by both sexes.  I’ve had the pleasure of working with some very focused and motivated male clients, and here’s one [...]

I thought I’d share with you an easy lunch that would be suitable for most of my Metabolic Balance clients. The quantities would vary slightly according to your personal details, and you may not have all of the items listed on your personal plan, but for those of you who are wondering what [...]

Another lovely story from a happy Metabolic Balance weight loss client:
I decided to follow the MB eating plan to rebalance my metabolism and get my body in better overall working order – and with two main aims in mind. Firstly, with a view to losing the two stone I had put on since having had [...]

Did you know that the Metabolic Balance programme is great for any women suffering from PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)?
One of the main problems of PCOS is a disordered insulin metabolism, which makes it easier to gain weight weight and more difficult to lose it.  Other issues include hirsutism (increased facial hair) and sometimes poor skin [...]