Wheat Grass was discovered in the 1930’s by Charles Schnabel a.k.a “Mr Wheatgrass” He used it to nurse dying hens back to health, they not only got better but started prodcuing more eggs. So what is it and is it as good for humans as it is for chickens? Wheat grass is a mix of […]
WheatGrass: The Grass is always Greener … or is it? Read More »
There seem to be stages in a child’s development when they go through a more fussy stage. I often see questions in parenting groups about fussy eaters and having 2 children on my own I’ve been through a few fussy eating stages myself. There does seem to be a pattern. So why may a child
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My almost 4 year old has been telling me eating cereal in the morning hurts her tummy. Ideally I like my kids to have cereal as the ones on offer in our house are wholegrain, full of fibre and provide a range of vitamins and minerals. The research shows us that cereals are a great breakfast
I don’t want cereal for breakfast Mummy. Read More »
Last night I was one of the speakers in a Google Hangout out on Breakfasts, sponsored by Nestle Cereals UK. These are always a great way to get updated on research and pick up tips. Here is a summary of the bits I found interesting… Britain has the worst BF habits in Europe with >11
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I’m delighted to be taking part in a Google Hangout with 2 other nutritionists Juliette Kellow and Brigid McKevith. We will be talking all things breakfast. Join us on Tuesday 5th August at 7pm at http://goo.gl/d3zOUH for an online event focused on breakfast and breakfast swaps. Date/Time: Tuesday 5th August at 7pm Topic: Breakfast
Hangout with us for Breakfast but in the evening! Read More »
Weight. It’s a complex issue and I think we often oversimplify it. I can be guilty of this too. Working in weight management and eating disorders has shown me that the numbers on the scales do not always do what you expect them to do. You may be eating enough for weight gain and just
Ignore the Numbers and Ditch the Scales. Read More »
This week I was asked to comment in my role as media spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association…. on the 5:2 diet which Philip Schofield has been following. Here is the article. The 5:2 diet is an intermittent fasting diet where you eat normally 5 days a week and fast, eating just 500kcals per day
Priya comments on the 5:2 diet as followed by Philip Schofield. Read More »
This week I was invited to go to the EU Round Table Meeting for the Almond Board of California. Exciting stuff, not just because I like almonds. Here is some of what I learnt and liked… Almonds can help keep you satiated and although you may think they are high in calories, studies show that
Diet in pregnancy is key. What you eat in that time will influence the growth and development of baby not only whilst it is in your womb but for the rest of it’s life. Research has shown the risk of chronic diseases are influenced this early on by the mums diet. What extra do
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One of the big statements that I come across time after time is “Healthy Eating is expensive”. Well I agree that it can be…. however there are certainly ways to make it a lot more afforable for everyone. We don’t have a huge budget for food, so here are my top tips on how I
Top tips for Healthy Eating on the Cheap. Read More »
