Field notes on a more deeply healthy life.
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Magic Spoon: a better cereal than Lucky Charms, still ultraprocessed
High-protein, low-sugar cereal that actually tastes like the childhood thing — but built on allulose, milk protein isolate, and tapioca starch. Worth it with caveats, and only as a sometimes-food.
Codex Editors · 23/05/2026
David Protein Bar review: the macros are real, the philosophy is not
28g of protein, 150 calories, zero sugar, designed by Peter Attia. The macros are genuinely impressive. But the marketing — "the body is just a protein deficiency away from greatness" — is the kind of optimisation gospel that quietly wrecks your relationship with food.
Codex Editors · 23/05/2026
Manuka Doctor Honey review: when wellness honey is actually worth the price
Real Manuka honey is a genuine antimicrobial — but most of what is sold as "Manuka" in supermarkets is glorified table honey with a green sticker. Here is how to read the label, why MGO matters, and the one budget option that beats the £40 jars.
Codex Editors · 23/05/2026
Huel: meal replacement that mostly delivers, with caveats
An honestly-formulated nutritionally-complete powder that earns its place — but should not be every meal, every day.
Codex Editors · 23/05/2026
Coach of the Month: Dr. Elena Vance and Metabolic Flexibility
She holds an MD and a PhD in metabolic science. Now, this verified Codex coach is teaching clients how to trade dietary dogma for data-driven intuition.
Codex editorial · 20/05/2026
CGMs for Wellness: A Data Toy or a Health Tool?
From medical necessity to biohacker status symbol, continuous glucose monitors are the wellness world's latest obsession. We look at Levels, Lingo, and Stelo to see if the data is worth the hype.
Codex editorial · 14/05/2026
Adaptogen Drinks Worth Your Money in 2026
From mushroom coffee to botanical seltzers, we cut through the functional beverage haze to find the adaptogen drinks that actually deliver on their promise of calm and focus.
Codex editorial · 14/05/2026