Recently I was asked to speak on a panel at the Sugar Summit. This is a yearly meeting in Westminster aimed that brings together different stakeholders, from government, to charities, manufacturers, retailers, to talk about improving the the choices, policy and food environment around foods low in free sugars. This was an event organised by […]
Diet and Depression
This is a topic I’ve been wanting to write about for ages and a media quote has spurred me on. I think we all know someone suffering from depression and the incidence seems to be on the rise. Depression is a multi-factorial disorder, something that was highlighted to me in a conversation to a journalist […]
Low Carb Diets
Today has been all about carbohydrates as a new study was published in the Lancet. I’ve spoken on ITV new and Wave 105 radio about it and video/audio clips are at the end. So what’s the low down? This is a controversial topic as low carb diets have become popular. I’m not against this, but […]
Foods for Gut Health
Gut issues are something that plague a lot, if not all of us at some stage of life. Whether it is travellers diarrhoea, a tummy bug, IBS or something more serious, our gut plays a key role in our overall health and it’s pretty complicated science. So here is a little overview of top gut […]
Eggs, a natural sleep aid?
There has been some chatter this week about eggs helping you sleep better. As a nation we are certainly not sleeping enough and not getting enough decent sleep. So can an egg help? Personally I think eggs are amazing and underlooked. They are packed with nutrition in such a small space. Eggs are around 60-78kcals […]
Body Confidence for the next generation
I’m passionate about raising my kids to love their bodies, to be confident, body positive and to know how truly beautiful they are inside and out. A recent post I shared on facebook showed how many others are also passionate about this and how as parents we play such a major role in shaping our […]
Childrens Yoghurts – how to choose a good one
Yoghurt is one of those confusing foods. You want your children to be eating it and getting in their calcium, but so often yoghurts can be laden with sugar. Personally I encourage my children to eat yoghurt daily, it is our go-to dessert after our evening meal. To help you, I’ve come up with a […]
Breastfeeding and the Microbiome
Breastfeeding is something I am quite passionate about, partially because I’ve breastfed 3 children, for a total of 4.5 years. That’s a lot of feeds and little sleep 😉 however totally worth it in terms of the impact on their long term health. Now this is totally not meant to be a dig at anyone […]
Eating to boost your brain.
There is a huge connection between diet and brain function, how we eat can literally improve our cognitive function, our thinking, our mood, our memory. Which is fantastic news, as it doesn’t have to be expensive or too complicated. Here I review some of the evidence on the diets that improve our brain health and […]
A “handy” portion guide.
Portion Sizes can be tricky to get right and yet they are key to maintaining a healthy, balanced diet. Here is a little video I did with BBC Food a few months ago, shot in the most gorgeous kitchen (it’s not mine!). Using your hand as a general guide can be a great way of […]