Written by the world’s top “gut health guru”, Mosley’s new book is a balanced and evidence-based account of how it all works. Now the lay person can implement a diet plan and understand why it’s going to work.' Nobel Prize winner, Professor Barry Marshall, Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases Research and Training When you’re nearing your weight-loss target, eat 800 calories on two days of the week and on the others, follow a Mediterranean diet, exercising portion control. The NHS explains, "When we eat and drink more calories than we use, our bodies store the excess as body fat. If this continues over time, we may put on weight.

During this stage, it's advised you enjoy fewer processed and more home-cooked foods. Sugar should be reduced or avoided, along with starchy carbs, like white bread and white pasta. 45-60g of good-quality protein (e.g. fish, eggs, tofu) should be consumed daily. By losing nine kilograms in eight weeks and normalising his blood sugar levels through a “lowish-carb, Mediterranean-style” of eating and intermittent fasting, Mosley was able to “drain the fat” from his liver and pancreas and regain his health. Jenna Hope told us, "Some claims suggest that the Fast 800 diet may help with lowering blood glucose levels and diabetes risk, however it’s not a sustainable diet and there are far more effective, healthy and sustainable approaches to managing disease risk and weight." Benefits of the Fast 800 Diet With everything from salads and wraps to winter stews and curries, Fast 800 Easy will help you rustle up delicious, nutritious meals in minutes – food that tastes so good you won't feel the low calorie count.

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However, when trying to lose weight, the NHS recommends that the average person should aim to reduce their daily calorie intake by about 600kcal.

However, it's not suited to everybody and if this approach is not for you, you can skip ahead to the second stage, the new 5:2.

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No, you don’t have to give up any of these whilst following the Programme although, obviously, we would certainly advise everyone to stop smoking as soon as possible, irrespective of their blood sugars. Clever Guts is very well researched and well written. I'm a dermatologist with a particular interest in eczema and acne, and this emerging area of research is making us all reconsider how important gut health is and what we can do to optimise it.' Dr Clare Tait, Consultant Dermatologist at the Royal Perth Hospital and Fellow, Royal College of Physicians When you join The Fast 800 Online Programme, your personalisation questionnaire will determine the most appropriate approach for your start. From there, you’ll learn how to move through the approaches as your goals and needs change. We also provide educational content to help you make the transition away from your current approach to a new, more flexible one that will help you long-term. Add extra flavour: If you’re having a salad, try not to drench it in dressing, or buy store-bought ones laden with sugar, additives and preservatives. Salad dressings are absolutely delicious with just a few ingredients that you’ll probably already have in your cupboards (they’re much cheaper when you make them yourself too)! Keep it simple with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice or try this simple recipe: whisk together 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, ½ tsp Dijon or wholegrain mustard with salt and pepper – enjoy! If you’re making a hot meal, add some herbs and spices to really make it sing. Carefully remove the hot bowl from the pan and, using a teaspoon, pour individual spoonfuls of melted chocolate onto the tray, spaced well apart.

The Fast 800 online programme members tell us that eating well is simple and satisfying, with nutritionist-developed meal plans, based on a Mediterranean-style diet. Fresh is not the only option A pint of beer or a large glass of wine contains 180 calories, so really best avoided or kept to a minimum.Preheat the oven to 180C fan-forced (200C conventional) and lightly oil a shallow round 20cm ceramic pie or quiche dish. It should be around 4cm deep.