Red meat and processed meat has been in the headlines a lot this week. There is likely to be more to come on this topic too. For those of you not in the know, the WHO released a report saying that processed meat is linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer. This has been […]
Should I still be eating Bacon and Sausages? Read More »
It’s not often I get inspired to make brownies. Don’t get me wrong, I love a brownie, but they generally aren’t the healthiest thing you can bake and once you make a batch you have to eat them, right? So it’s usually flapjack in my cake tin. However this week Miss K brought home a
Lentil and Date Chocolate Brownies. A revelation! Read More »
Sugar. Saturated fat. Salt. Eye catching nutrients that have been in the media spotlight recently. All of which has caused great confusion for pretty much everyone. I completely agree that people need to be educated about nutrition. Science needs to be shared. However what I’ve seen is a media frenzy and the wrong
Nutrition gone crazy? Read More »
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.
Why dietitians need to be on Social Media. Read More »
“I feel full after eating a small amount” “When I eat more than usual my stomach feels uncomfortable and bloated” “I feel like I have a food baby” These are phrases I often hear from clients with eating disorders as we work on increasing their meal plan. Unfortunately there is no magic cure here and
Feelings of Fullness Read More »
This week Miss K has started school! Oh My Days, how did she get to be so grown up? We’ve spent a couple of weeks getting all the uniform ready and talking through what happens when you go to school, preparing as best we can. She went from extreme excitement, to being anxious, full of
Starting School:Tuna, Avocado and Quinoa salad. Read More »
People have this week been asking if I am a vegetarian. The answer is No. However if I lived on my own I probably would be. I’m one of those people who apparently “looks like a vegetarian”. Nope, I’ve no idea what that means either, but I get told it. I’m going to assume it
Vegetable Spaghetti Bolognaise) Read More »
This is one of those meals that I made in 10 minutes flat after a long car journey. You know those moments when you have a hungry family who are tired and grumpy. It was one of those. Fortunately I had cooked a pile of rice the night before and then not used it. Which
A healthy take on vegetable stir fried rice Read More »
Sssh until last weekend I was a savoury muffin virgin! Why had no-one introduced me to these lovelies before? I made them on a whim. My kids are really not fans of sandwiches, in fact I’m wondering about just doing away with bread altogether in our house (my husband may have something to say about
Savoury Muffins: now you can have your cake and eat it for lunch. Read More »
This week 8th-12th June is officially DIETITIANS WEEK. Unfortunately that doesn’t mean a week off for us hard-working dietitian’s. Maybe I should suggest that! Instead many departments and dietitians around the UK are taking the opportunity to work even harder and put on special events to celebrate and highlight dietitians. There are also twitter chats
Dietitians’ Week: A snapshot of my life as a dietitian. Read More »
