What does it do and why do we need it? Iodine is a mineral that you need to get from your diet. Iodine is used to produce thyroid hormones. (The thyroid is a gland in your neck responsible for growth, development and metabolism). In pregnancy, iodine is particularly important for the brain development of the […]
Top foods to reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Today is termed Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year! The winter months can definitely be times when we all feel a little lower mood and energy levels. Nutrition can play a key role in helping to keep you energised. Skipping meals or not eating regularly can leave you feeling fatigued. Your body […]
Why meal skipping doesn’t work.
You are not alone if you try to kickstart weight loss by skipping breakfast and lunch, but by the end of the day you have a big meal, and you’re not seeing the pounds come off. It’s not your lack of willpower making you give in and reach for the carbs – it’s your body’s […]
What about going Keto? Joint post with Ellen Rushmer The ketogenic diet is a extremely low carbohydrate diet, very high fat diet. The theory is when you heavily restrict carbohydrate intake, your metabolism switches from burning glucose (carbs) to burning fat stores (ketone bodies). Our bodies have a preferred fuel they like to run off […]
Myth Busting- Alkaline Diets
It’s been said that this diet is a way to improve health by eating foods that effect the pH balance in the body. Claims in the media say it can cure cancer, reverse obesity, rebuild your tissue, give abounding energy and mental clarity. But is this true? I think we all know the media can […]
Embracing the 12 Days of Christmas feasting in a balanced way.
Thanks to Naomi Leppitt for her help with this jointly written post. Christmas IS a time for FEASTING and enjoying the pleasures of food and drink, so this post is not meant to be anti-enjoyment but instead here to offer some balance for those who struggle with all the rich food. Find your Christmas Calm […]
Festive Drinks
It’s so exciting when the festive drinks hit the coffee shops and menus. I love a spiced hot chocolate or a mulled wine. I’m still not sophisticated enough to like coffee 😝 ☕️ If you enjoy swapping your daily coffee for a seasonal version then this may surprise you. Some research by @actiononsaltandsugar looked at the amount […]
What you wish you had known as a student dietitian
A few people have been asking for tips as a student dietitian, so huge thanks to Naomi Leppitt, RD, for this guest post. Why do I learn the science side? I remember my first year of university in a lecture hall with hundreds of students doing all sorts of degrees. Why was I sat with […]
How to Spot Nutri-Nonsense
*Nutrib***ocks- a term coined by Dr Joshua Wolrich meaning ‘spurious nutrition advice with little to no scientific evidence frequently used on social media to make a profit; promotes disordered eating. The internet is full of health information, so widely available making it confusing and hard to distinguish the truth from the total and utter nonsense. […]
Which diet is the best?
Huge thanks to Naomi Leppitt, RD for her input in this post. There are so many diets out there and a comparison study of Atkins, Slim-Fast, Weight Watchers and Rosemary Conley showed they all result in weight loss of a similar amount (Truby, 2006). Very low-calorie shake diets (eg Lighter Life, Cambridge, Herbalife etc) result […]