With huge thanks to Naomi Leppitt for her help with this post. What does it do and why do we need it? Selenium is used in the body to make antioxidants that work with iodine to make the thyroid hormones. These help our body regulate metabolism, immunity and growth. For example they can control how […]
Periods and Gut Issues
Most of us know that the average length of a menstrual cycle is 28 days. Day 1 is the start of the cycle when bleeding starts, day 14 is when we ovulate. The main hormones at play are oestrogen and progesterone. Oestrogen builds up the lining of the womb and increases from day 1-14. Progesterone […]
It’s ok to eat differently right now. A Covid-19 post.
I uploaded this to instagram yesterday and it seemed to hit home with people. So I’ve expanded my thoughts below… As a dietitian who works with people suffering from eating disorders and disordered eating my thoughts often leap to thinking how people in those situations may feel. I think this applies to so many more […]
Choline – What does it do and why do we need it?
Choline, one of those lesser known nutrients that is potentially overlooked. It performs lots of roles in the body with extra importance in pregnancy. It is used to make up the lining of cells. It is used to make acetylcholine, which acts as a messenger, affecting mood and memory, focus, motivation and arousal. Choline is […]
Intermittent Fasting for weight loss?
Thanks to Naomi Leppitt for her help with this post. Intermittent Fasting is a form of dieting where you restrict your intake of food for a period of time and then eat in an unrestricted fashion the rest of the time. There are so many varitions on how to do this, here are a couple […]
Are unrefined sugars healthier than refined sugars?
Co-written by Ellen Rushmer and Priya Tew Sugar: What do you think of when you see that word? For many people I work with the phrases are “sugar is bad for you” ” You shouldn’t eat it”. Sugar has got itself a really bad rep and has been vilified. But does this mean we need […]
The Water Diet
Just when you think diet trends cannot get any crazier something like this comes along. Some unqualified (in nutrition) instagram influencers are suggesting we should not be drinking water, due to the toxins and chemicals in it and to give your kidneys a rest. Yes, you read that correctly. They are suggesting you drink “living […]
Breakfast: Why should you have it?
If you regularly skip breakfast, then your body is going 18 hours without food, that’s if you last ate at dinner the day before. Think about how you would feel if you fasted for 18 hrs in the daytime? It makes sense that you need to eat after a nights sleep, a time when your […]
Are sweeteners safe?
I’ve been asked about this a lot recently so here’s a summary for you. 💊 Whilst sweeteners have had some bad press, this has all been thoroughly reviewed and they have been passed as safe. As with many things the research suggesting health concerns is often not high grade. 🐀 Animal studies or observational […]
A focus on Iodine in the UK diet.
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 […]