Autmn is here and with the change in temperatures it is the perfect time to change up your meal plan. A common complaint I hear when working with people is how they get stuck eating the same meals week in and week out. It is so easy to do! One way I challenge this in […]
Berry-tastic overnight oats
This week is back to school time for us and we are back to super busy mornings. With 3 kids to get up and out the door it can be hard to find time for my own breakfast! However, I know I need to fuel myself so we either make a batch of porridge which […]
Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA) is something that I come across alot in my clincial work and I don’t think it is talked about enough. If you have disordered eating, a restrictive eating disorder, if you exercise to a high level or have gone through a highly stressful period of time then this post could apply to you. If not it could be useful to read for a friend or family member, so please do read on.
Simple Roasted Veg & Salmon Pasta
Super easy salmon and roasted veggie dish that your whole family will love.
BMI
BMI, or body mass index, is used to measure body composition and has subsequently been used to measure health, which isn’t accurate for many reasons.
Why it is not ok to comment on other peoples weight..
As a society we seem to think that it is okay to comment on other people’s weight and/or appearance but in reality, it’s not. Often times we offer our unsolicited comments to others unaware of the lasting effect that these comments might have. Weight is a very personal thing however, it is a common topic of conversation for many. This blog aims to explore some of the reasons why it is not ok to comment on other people’s weight. The overall message I hope to portray is that how someone looks and what they weigh does not define who they are.
What is food insecurity and how to help.
Alongside all the loss that has been felt by this pandemic, it has also highlighted and increased health inequalities, food insecurity being one that is described as “a crisis within a crisis”. Unfortunately, food insecurity / food poverty is nothing new. It has been around in the UK for a number of years and started […]
Food Neutrality – How we speak to children about food
How we speak to children about food is really key. Food neutrality is the practice of looking at all foods as being equal, rather than labelling then as good or bad.
Food is More than Nutrition.
Food is more than just nutrition, an important concept to think about in eating disorder recovery and for everyone.
Iron rich foods for your little one
Iron is a key nutrient for your babies growth and development. Priya, dietitian gives you top tips on how to include more iron rich foods into your little ones diet.