Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that we make in our skin when it is exposed to sunshine. Sounds simple right? So why then do we have a growing level of people with vitamin D deficiency? Vitamin D deficiency is said to affect around 50% of the worldwide population. Why is is important: It […]
Eggs and CHolesterol
Back in the news recently has been the humble egg. At first it may sound like we’ve gone full circle on this as years ago it was advised to reduce egg consumption due to cholesterol concerns. However nutrition is never that black and white. The latest research was an observational study which means it shows […]
The next new super-nutrient we should all be eating.
Fibre is one of the lesser talked about nutrients and yet so vitally important for our bodies. A recent summary of the scientific literature on fibre has shown just how key It is to eat a high-fibre diet. Learn more about what fibre is here. The research: 185 studies and 58 clinical trials […]
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Who is Priya?
Priya is a dietitian, mum of 3 and Pilates teacher with a wealth of experience. She has worked in the NHS, in private practice, with the media, writing articles, with food brands and businesses. Qualified in 2005 she had an unusual start to her career as she couldn’t get a NHS job. As often happens […]
Nutribox and Get Fruity. Great OTG snacks.
Snacking is one thing that keeps me going. Life can be a whirlwind of pinging from one thing to the next. An average day for me is a juggle of children, school runs, Pilates clients, dietetics clinics, paperwork and toddler mayhem. Then more Pilates classes and paperwork in the evenings… if the children actually sleep […]
Polly’s Eating Disorder Recovery Story
When I heard Polly’s eating disorder recover story I knew I had to share it. Working in the field of eating disorders can be frankly hard work. It is a long road to recovery and a battle. It takes dedication, support from others and challenging yourself at every meal time. However it is possibly and […]
Nominated for “The Drinks Cellar Food & Drink Blogger Awards 2016”
It is always nice to open up your emails and find you have been nominated for an award! I’m delighted to be on the shortlist for the Drinks cellar food and drink blogger awards 2016. Over the last month, online retailer The Drinks Cellar and world-renowned winemakers Luc Belaire have been on a relentless search […]
Priya, Finalist for Influential Woman of the Year 2016
Women in business. Alway something I like to support, shout about and get behind. This time I’m the one in the limelight. This week I found out I am one of 3 finalists for the Southampton Venus Awards “Influential Women of the Year Award” 2016. Pretty amazing huh. Well I was shocked anyway. I […]
Why dietitians need to be on Social Media.
This week I gave a talk on social media to a group of dietitians as part of the South East Branch Meeting of the British Dietetic Association. Rather nerve wracking but they were a lovely crowd and it went down really well 🙂 Here is a photo someone took of me and posted on Instagram. […]