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Why are ultra-processed foods (UPFs) bad for you? 🤔 Researchers across the globe are investigating many theories. UPFs have been associated with type 2 diabetes, obesity, gut dysfunction, and other chronic conditions like cancer. It's fair to say there are many unanswered questions, but one thing we do know from human clinical trials is that UPFs bypass our hunger network, causing excess calorie intake and weight gain. Want to learn more? Click on the link in the first comment to read our latest article 👇

The NHS has recently published a study analysing the effectiveness of the new Digital National Weight Management Programme. Second Nature provides services for tiers 1 and 3 in the programme. What were the results? Participants in Second Nature's tier 1 programme achieved an average weight loss of >5% after 12 weeks. Participants in Second Nature's tier 3 programme achieved an average weight loss of 3.7% after 12 weeks. How does this compare to the other providers? 🤔 Find out more by reading our analysis of the study by clicking on the link in the first comment 👇

Did you miss our webinar last week on weight-loss injections? It's now live on our YouTube channel 🎉 Our team covered the history of GLP-1 medications, how they work, and why no one should be ashamed of using medication to treat a chronic disease. We also discussed why we believe that weight-loss injections are most effective when combined with a healthy lifestyle. Watch now by clicking on the link in the first comment 👇

Did you tune into BBC 1 on Sunday to watch our CEO, Chris Edson, discuss the impact of ultra-processed foods on our health? Chris explained that while he doesn't believe junk food should be banned, something has to change to save our NHS and the nation's health. Some policy ideas could be: 1. Introducing a tax on ultra-processed foods classified by the NOVA system 2. Restricting advertising of ultra-processed foods 3. Introducing nutrition education into the school curriculum Watch the whole discussion on YouTube now 👇 https://lnkd.in/ej887JSX

Yesterday, I had the incredible opportunity to speak on BBC 1 about the significant role junk food plays in driving the obesity epidemic in the UK. 🍔📉 Speaking on TV for the first time was both thrilling and nerve-wracking, leaving me in an adrenaline-fueled haze for the rest of the day... 😅 Addressing the nation's relationship with ultra processed food is a big reason for why we started Second Nature all those years ago and I'm honoured I got the chance to discuss it. 🌟 https://lnkd.in/eNVJNnxw #SecondNature #BBC1 #HealthAwareness #JunkFood #ObesityEpidemic #HealthyLiving

🌟 Transform Your Patients' Health with Our Digital Programme 🌟 Provided by Second Nature, our innovative online programme is designed to help lower blood sugar levels and prevent type 2 diabetes. Patients can engage daily through our mobile app for just 10-15 minutes and experience a comprehensive 9-month journey to better health. Prior to starting, they will receive a free digital weighing scale, a printed handbook, and a recipe book with over 300 nutritious recipes from Second Nature! This programme is free for anyone at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Encourage your patients to check their eligibility and take control of their health today: https://lnkd.in/dysew_gE #HealthierYou #DiabetesPrevention #PatientCare

Our next webinar is coming up next week 🎉 Join Robbie Puddick, RNutr and Deborah Allen, RD, as they analyse the science of how weight-loss injections work, the biology of hunger, and why no one should feel ashamed of using medications to treat a disease. Register now by clicking on the link in the first comment 👇

Should ultra-processed foods be banned? Find out as our CEO, Chris Edson, appears on BBC 1's Sunday Morning Live tomorrow morning around 10:45 am. Be sure to tune in with your Sunday morning brew ☕️ ✌️

Our next webinar is coming up next week 🎉 Join Robbie Puddick, RNutr and Deborah Allen, RD, as they analyse the science of how weight-loss injections work, the biology of hunger, and why no one should feel ashamed of using medications to treat a disease. Register now by clicking on the link in the first comment 👇

Does Wegovy (semaglutide) cause anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions? The short answer is no, not in most people. In fact, research suggests that people living with obesity who are on semaglutide have a lower risk of experiencing adverse psychological events (like a diagnosis of anxiety) than those not taking semaglutide. Additionally, some research is starting to investigate the role of GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide) as a potential treatment for mental health conditions like depression. This isn't to say some people won't experience worsening mood, anxiety, or other psychological ill-effects from the medication. But this appears to be an exception rather than the rule. Want to learn more? Click on the link in our first comment to read our full guide 👇