We're going somewhere most nutrition podcasts won't today. Sex drive. Specifically - why yours might have dropped, why that actually matters, and what your diet has got to do with it.

In this episode, Paul covers the real biology behind libido - why it's one of the most sensitive health markers you have, what testosterone actually needs to function properly, why chronic under-eating destroys your hormonal health, and how one week of poor sleep can age you 10 to 15 years hormonally.

No fluff. No awkwardness.
Just the stuff you actually needed to know.

You go to the gym. You work hard. You're consistent.

So why isn't anything changing?

This episode is the conversation most personal trainers and 'fitness influencers' will never have with you - because it's bad for business.

Paul breaks down the actual science of why exercise alone is never going to get you the results you're after, why the calories burned on that treadmill screen are almost certainly a lie, and why your brain is quietly sabotaging you every time you leave the gym feeling virtuous.

This one covers the constrained energy model of metabolism, the licensing effect that makes you eat more after training without realising it, and why NEAT- the movement you do outside the gym - probably matters more than your actual workout.

And then the practical bit. What to actually do instead. Simple, repeatable, no nonsense.

If you've ever trained hard for weeks and wondered why nothing changed - this episode is for you.
And if you know someone who's living in the gym and eating their results back, send it to them.
They need to hear it.

Find Paul at @paulthenutritionist and grab FREE COACHING at tinyurl.com/kickstarter26

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If you've ever been told you have IBS and left the GP feeling like you know roughly as much as when you walked in, this episode is for you.

IBS affects up to one in five people in the UK. It's one of the most common diagnoses going. And it's also one of the vaguest. No blood test. No scan. No definitive answer. Just a label that essentially says your gut is unhappy and we're not entirely sure why.

In this episode Paul breaks down what IBS actually is, why the term is so frustratingly broad, why it genuinely seems like everyone has it these days, and what the research actually says about managing it properly.

He covers the gut-brain connection and why stress and anxiety aren't just things that happen alongside IBS but are often part of what's driving it. He gets into the low FODMAP diet, what the evidence says, and why it's a tool not a life sentence. And he explains why two people can have the same diagnosis and need completely different approaches.

No waffle. No supplement plugs. Just a registered nutritionist telling you what's actually going on and what you can do about it.

And at the end of the episode Paul has opened up a limited number of free 30 minute calls next week — something he doesn't normally do. If your gut has been a problem for years and you're not sure where to start, grab a slot before they go.

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Topics covered: what IBS actually is, the Rome IV diagnostic criteria explained simply, why IBS is an umbrella term not a single condition, the gut-brain axis, low FODMAP evidence, fibre, probiotics, stress and sleep, and how to start identifying your personal triggers.

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Ultra-processed foods are everywhere in the headlines right now. But are they actually killing you, or is this another case of nutrition science being turned into clickbait?

In this episode Paul cuts through the noise on one of the most talked-about topics in nutrition right now. From the origins of the NOVA classification system to the actual research behind the UPF headlines, this is the honest, balanced take you won't get from a documentary or a social media scare post.

Paul breaks down what "ultra-processed" actually means under the NOVA system, and why the definition is a lot broader and blunter than most people realise. Spoiler: your baked beans, your Weetabix, and half the "healthy" food in your cupboard probably qualifies.

He also digs into the science, including the major BMJ umbrella review, the NIH clinical trial that made headlines, and the crucial difference between association and causation that nobody seems to want to talk about.

And then there's the argument that might ruffle a few feathers. If you're drinking regularly, not hitting your protein, barely eating any veg and not sleeping properly, worrying about emulsifiers is a fart in a thunderstorm. Paul makes the case that for most people, the UPF conversation is a distraction from the basics that would actually change their body and their health.

Honest, evidence-based, and zero waffle. As always.

I've got 5 days of completely free coaching waiting for you: tinyurl.com/kickstarter26

Everyone's on Ozempic.
Your mate, your colleague, half of Instagram.
And if you're doing the actual work - tracking food, training, being patient - you're probably wondering if you're stupid for not taking the shortcut.
Let me be clear: Ozempic is NOT the answer. It's an expensive, side-effect-ridden temporary fix that doesn't teach you anything, makes you lose muscle, and stops working the second you stop paying £300/month for it. In this episode, I break down exactly why Ozempic fails long-term, who the 5% of people are who should actually use it, and what you should do instead if you're serious about losing weight and keeping it off. No shortcuts.

And if you're ready to do it properly, I've got 5 days of completely free coaching waiting for you: tinyurl.com/kickstarter26

Studies referenced:

• STEP 1 trial (2021, NEJM)
• STEP 1 follow-up (2022)
• SURMOUNT-1 trial (2022, NEJM)
• SELECT trial (2023, NEJM)
• Body composition changes with semaglutide (2023, Obesity)

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Trying to feed your family healthy food without spending hours in the kitchen or a fortune at Tesco? You're not alone.

I'm Paul Evans, registered nutritionist (MSc, RNutr), and in this episode of No Forking Nonsense I'm giving you practical, realistic advice on how to feed your family properly without it being another full-time job.

In this episode:

• Why family nutrition is so hard (and why it's not your fault)
• The one meal rule: how to stop cooking multiple dinners every night
• Batch cooking that actually works for busy parents (3 meals, not 14)
• How to get kids to eat vegetables (the actual science, not Instagram tricks)
• Budget-friendly family meals that don't cost a fortune
• Why you should stop hiding veg and what to do instead
• Simple meal ideas your family will actually eat for under £1.50 per portion
• What to do when your partner eats differently to you
• Quick wins you can implement this week

I reference multiple studies including research from Penn State University on vegetable acceptance, University College London on food exposure frequency (kids need to see a food 10-15 times before trying it), and evidence on why cooking one family meal reduces picky eating.

This isn't perfect-parent Instagram nonsense. This is real advice for real families who are time-poor, budget-conscious, and just trying to get dinner on the table without everyone losing it.

If you're a parent who feels guilty about fish fingers on a Wednesday, this episode is for you.

For five days of completely free coaching head to tinyurl.com/kickstarter26

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Think carbs are making you fat? Think you're intolerant to bread and pasta? Think cutting carbs is the answer?

You're probably wrong on all three.

I'm Paul Evans, registered nutritionist (MSc, RNutr), and in this episode of No Forking Nonsense I'm breaking down the biggest carb myths in the diet industry.

In this episode:

• Why that initial weight loss on low-carb diets isn't fat (it's water and glycogen)
• What actually happens to your body when you cut carbs long term (spoiler: it's not good)
• The real reason carbs don't make you fat (portion sizes and food combinations do)
• Why you feel bloated after pasta (and why it's not a wheat intolerance)
• The water retention problem nobody talks about (and how to fix it)
• Why 93% of people who think they're gluten intolerant aren't
• The portion size problem: why restaurant pasta servings are 3x what you should eat
• How to actually eat carbs properly without bloating or gaining weight

I reference the DIETFITS trial showing low-carb and low-fat diets produce identical weight loss, and a 2018 study proving most "gluten sensitivity" is actually portion size and placebo effect.

This isn't anti-keto propaganda. This is evidence-based information about how your body actually works with carbohydrates - and why cutting them out completely is unnecessary for 99% of people.

If you've been scared of bread, pasta, or rice - this episode will change how you think about carbs forever.

For five days of completely free coaching head to tinyurl.com/kickstarter26

For five days of completely free coaching head to tinyurl.com/kickstarter26

Exhausted all the time?
Struggling to get out of bed even after 8 hours sleep?
The 3pm crash hitting you like a truck every single day?

You're not lazy. You're not broken. Something specific is going wrong - and in this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what it is.

I'm Paul Evans, registered nutritionist (MSc, RNutr), and in this episode of No Forking Nonsense I cover:

• Why chronic exhaustion is a biology problem, not a willpower problem
• The #1 reason most people feel tired (hint: you're probably not eating enough)
• How blood sugar rollercoasters are destroying your energy levels
• Why bad sleep creates a vicious cycle you can't escape
• The overtraining trap that makes exhaustion worse, not better
• Key nutrient deficiencies that silently drain your energy (and how to fix them)

This isn't generic wellness advice.
This is evidence-based, practical information you can actually use to get your energy back without drinking five coffees a day or taking supplements you don't need.

If you've been blaming yourself for feeling tired all the time, this episode will change how you see exhaustion forever.

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