How Scary Are These Common Additives?
Advancements in food technology mean food additives have become common features of the foods we eat every day. But for some people, the ingredient…
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Prawn Tacos With Tangy Cabbage Slaw
This recipe is easy to make and very tasty. If you make a batch of slaw it will also last in the fridge for…
How Food Guilt Impacts Eating
Food guilt is something many people experience. It can show up after enjoying a meal out with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or simply…
Should Full-Fat Dairy Really be Avoided?
For years, full-fat dairy has often been swapped for ‘lighter’ alternatives in the name of health. But where did this fear actually come from,…
Why Fruit Shouldn’t Be Feared
Once widely accepted as a cornerstone of a balanced diet, fruit is now sometimes viewed with suspicion, often due to its natural sugar content.…
Disordered Eating Among Health & Fitness Professionals
Health professionals like doctors, dietitians, nutritionists and nurses, as well as fitness professionals are often expected to be the embodiment of health. So when…
How Ultra-Processed Food Fear Can Fuel Anxiety and Disordered Eating
As a Registered Dietitian Specialising in Disordered Eating, I have spoken to so many clients, colleagues and members of the public who have seen…
Unpacking Ultra-Processed Foods
Messages about ultra-processed foods continue to be everywhere. A processed food is one that has been altered in some way during preparation. This can…
How Weight Stigma Impacts Fertility Care
For many people in larger bodies, the journey to parenthood begins under the shadow of weight stigma. Across preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum care, bias…
Is Fibremaxxing Helpful or Harmful?
If you spend any time on TikTok or Instagram, you may have come across the term fibremaxxing. This promises better digestion, improved health and…
Emulsifiers in Food: Should You Be Worried?
Adding emulsifiers to food to improve texture, taste and appearance has been in practice for hundreds of years (1). But more recently emulsifiers have…
Is the Carnivore Diet Safe?
I was shocked when I learned that the Carnivore Diet has been one of the most Googled diets of 2025 so far. When I…
The Truth About Weight Loss Injections & Your Relationship with Food
The decision to consider weight loss injections (WLIs or GLP-1s) is often not made lightly. Many people seek weight loss for reasons ranging from…
How ADHD Can Impact Your Relationship With Food
ADHD doesn't just affect attention and energy—it can also shape how we eat, think about food, and care for our bodies. Whether you're navigating…
How to Choose the Right Nutrition Professional for You
With an overwhelming amount of nutrition information available online, it can be difficult to know who to trust. From dietitians and nutritionists to health…
Is Weight Loss the Answer?
Moving away from trying to lose weight, or even just considering this, can feel very uncomfortable and even scary for many people. This reaction…
Navigating Family Dynamics with Food During Christmas
By Maeve Hanan, Registered Dietitian and Director of Dietetically Speaking. The festive season brings people together, and a lot of these celebrations revolve around…
The Real-World Harm of Nutritional Misinformation
An inevitable part of modern life is being bombarded with advice and information about food and health. Whether it’s from newspapers, magazines, social media…
Setting the Record Straight on Menopause Supplements
Given the substantial impact of the menopause, women can often be vulnerable to marketing claims promoting ‘miracle’ supplements and treatments. In this article, we…
What Can I Eat to Support My Endometriosis?
More than 1.5 million women in the UK suffer with endometriosis – a chronic and debilitating condition causing extreme pain, painful/heavy/irregular periods, gut issues,…
The Link Between Trauma and Eating Disorders
It is well known that Eating disorders (and the spectrum of disordered eating) are severe mental health conditions (1). Eating disorders affect millions of…
Orthorexia – When ‘Healthy Eating’ Becomes Unhealthy
Orthorexia Nervosa is a form of disordered eating, however, it is not yet recognised as an eating disorder, meaning you can’t be formally diagnosed…
Challenging the “Bikini Body” Myth
With summer upon us, you are likely to have heard people using phrases like "summer body" or "bikini body". The idea that you need…
Exploring the Link between Gender, Sexual Identity and Disordered Eating
The relationship between gender, sexual identity, and disordered eating is a nuanced area in need of more research. However, understanding how these factors interconnect…