--- title: Nutrition url: "https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/nutrition/" description: Evidence-based, no-nonsense writing on nutrition, food freedom, body image and more. site: Dietetically Speaking --- # Nutrition [Disordered Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/disordered_eating/) 11 min read ## [How Scary Are These Common Additives?](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/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… [Disordered Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/disordered_eating/) 9 min read ## [How Food Guilt Impacts Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/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… [Food Freedom](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/food_freedom/) 8 min read ## [Should Full-Fat Dairy Really be Avoided?](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/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,… [Disordered Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/disordered_eating/) 6 min read ## [Why Fruit Shouldn’t Be Feared](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/why-fruit-shouldnt-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](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/disordered_eating/) 5 min read ## [How Ultra-Processed Food Fear Can Fuel Anxiety and Disordered Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/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… [Fads](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/fads/) 10 min read ## [Unpacking Ultra-Processed Foods](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/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… [Body Image](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/body-image/) 10 min read ## [How Weight Stigma Impacts Fertility Care](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/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… [Disordered Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/disordered_eating/) 8 min read ## [Is Fibremaxxing Helpful or Harmful?](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/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… [Nutrition](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/nutrition/) 8 min read ## [Emulsifiers in Food: Should You Be Worried?](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/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… [Fads](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/fads/) 7 min read ## [Is the Carnivore Diet Safe?](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/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… [Body Image](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/body-image/) 10 min read ## [The Truth About Weight Loss Injections & Your Relationship with Food](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/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… [Disordered Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/disordered_eating/) 10 min read ## [How ADHD Can Impact Your Relationship With Food](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/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… 1 [2](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/nutrition/page/2/) … [13](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/nutrition/page/13/) [Older articles](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/nutrition/page/2/)