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Amie Parry-Jones joins Nico as head nutritionist
Amie Parry-Jones joins Nico as head nutritionist
Most weight loss programmes hire nutritionists to write meal plans. We hired Amie to help build the engine. Read more...
Why your weight rebounds: you're fighting your set-point
Why your weight rebounds: you're fighting your set-point
Your body has a weight it defends. Not the one you want, or the one you had five years ago. The one it believes is safe. That’s your set point... Read more...
Don't use a continuous glucose monitor without expert advice
Don't use a continuous glucose monitor without expert advice
Doctors have warned that people shouldn’t use glucose monitors without expert help. We think they’re right. A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is a small sensor that sits on your arm... Read more...
The weight-blood pressure connection
The weight-blood pressure connection
If you've been told you need to watch your blood pressure, you've probably heard the usual advice: less salt, more exercise, maybe medication. What you might not have heard is... Read more...
Why diets don't work long-term
Why diets don't work long-term
If you've tried more than one diet in the last coupe of years, you're not alone. Research suggests the average person attempts between 55 and 130 diets in their lifetime.... Read more...
Nico's not medical, but we think clinical oversight matters
Nico's not medical, but we think clinical oversight matters
When we decided to build Nico, Andrew Beckley and I knew we’d need more than good intentions and smart algorithms. If we’re going to help people change their metabolism, we have... Read more...