The History of Low Carb
Low Carb Diets are extremely popular and they come in many different shapes and sizes. Lots of celebrities have also been associated low-carb diets,…
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What Dietitians Need to Know about Social Media Trends
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An Update on Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is a key health promotion issue in the UK and worldwide. Rates of breastfeeding in the UK remain low, despite the current advice…
The Saturated Fat and Heart Disease Debate
I enjoyed writing this article about the very topical issue of saturated fat, which was first published in the December 2017 edition of NHD Magazine.
Nutrition Wins of 2017!
At times it can feel challenging and frustrating to fight for evidence-based nutrition in a society which is full of the nutritional pseudoscience (see…
The Big FAT Debate
I really enjoyed doing this talk for Newcastle Skeptics in the Pub (on the 26th of October 2017) about one of the most popular…
Clinical Uses for Low Carbohydrate Diets
With 'low carb' diets continuing to be as popular as ever, read on to to find out whether there are any evidence-based uses for…
Behaviour Change Tips for Health Care Professionals
I’m sure most health care professionals (HCPs) have had those challenging consultations where the solution to your clients issues seems clear to you, yet…
Creating Long-Term Habits: Goal Setting in 7 Steps
Whilst the goal setting approach may not suit everybody, for others it can be a very helpful step in providing structure and guidance when…
Creating Long-Term Habits: 10 Tips for Healthy Eating
Many people can feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of nutritional information on the internet, so it can be easy to get bogged down…
Creating Long-term Habits: A Healthy Mindset
It can be easy to fall into the ‘no pain no gain’ mindset; that feeling that we have to be strict or harsh with…
Cows’ Milk Protein Allergy in Infants
Allergy has been called ‘the number one environmental epidemic disease facing children of the developed world’.1,2 Cows’ milk protein allergy (CMPA) is the most…
The Updated iMAP Guideline
Moooo-ve over MAP guidelines the new iMAP (International Milk Allergy in Primary Care) guidelines have been released (on the 23/08/17) 🐮 This is an infographic…
Which are the Healthiest Oils or Fats to Cook With?
Choosing which type of oil or fat to use when cooking can feel pretty confusing as there are a lot of mixed messages in…
A Dietitian’s Review of Netflix Movie ‘To the Bone’
I was curious to watch this movie as there was quite a lot of hype leading up to it’s release and part of my…
Follow-on Formula
Follow-on formula can be a confusing area, with many people believing that it is a necessary next step after first infant formula. This article…
The Facts About Fats – Part 4: Coconut Oil Debunked
This is the fourth and final infographic in The Facts About Fats series, this one covers the (sizzling) hot topic of coconut oil!
How Healthy Are Our Schools?
Creating a healthy school environment which encourages nutritious food choices has numerous benefits for children; it can support general health and growth, improve…
Become a Dietetic Blogger – Part 3: Final Tips
Although I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience of starting a blog, there are a few things to be mindful of when putting yourself…
Become a Dietetic Blogger – Part 2: Getting Technical
The technical part of setting up a blog or website can often feel overwhelming, especially if (like me) you aren’t the most tech…
Become a Dietetic Blogger – Part 1: Getting Started
As somebody who is still relatively new to the world of blogging here are some of my recent experiences of getting started in this…
The Facts About Fats – Part 3: Unsaturated Fats
This is the third infographic in a series which aims to clear up some of the confusion around fats; this infographic is all about the…
Health Apps as Behaviour Change Tools
I really enjoyed writing this post for Evolyst - Health App Developers UK about the uses and evidence behind health apps in helping people to make…
Nutritional Genomics: Interview With an Expert
Mariette Abrahams is an award-winning Registered Dietitian, Business Consultant and spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association (BDA). She has over 20 years experience in…