What Are Processed Foods? When most people think of processed foods, they think of pre-packaged cereal or frozen pizza, but the criteria that classifies a food as processed often surprises people! The real definition…
Whether we are talking about politics, social issues, or simply communicating with others, we know that the language we choose will have a significant…
Who can forget The Biggest Loser? I endured season after season, watching in awe as contestants were put through the mill by Jillian Michaels…
What is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? Not having a period is called amenorrhea. There are two types of amenorrhea. Primary amenorrhea, which is the absence of…
Hunger differs from appetite in that hunger is physiological (a signal from your body to maintain energy levels), whereas appetite is the desire to…
Summer’s over and finally busy households can get back to routines, including work deadlines. Some folk may thrive at this time of year with…
Put simply, sugar is found in all foods containing carbohydrates in some shape or form (yes, even in broccoli!). However, it isn’t the naturally…
What is BMI? BMI, or body mass index, is a commonly used measure of a person’s weight in relation to their height, but it…
For Dietitian's Week 2022 we have interviewed our current Dietitians in the Dietetically Speaking Clinic about what led them to where they are now,…
More evidence is emerging about how the pandemic has affected eating disorders (EDs). This article will summarise these recent findings. Rates of Eating Disorders
Intermittent fasting has been one of the most popular (and most googled) diets for the past few years. Although there is some interesting evidence…
There are a number of links between disordered eating and IBS. Sometimes it can be a ‘chicken and egg’ situation as struggling with disordered…
We recently explored the importance of body fat. This article by Registered Nutritionist Sophie Gastman (reviewed by Registered Dietitian Maeve Hanan) will explore the…
