Calorie Counting – In my decades of experience as a dietitian, I’ve seen many diets come and go. A popular one that never seems to go out of favour is calorie counting. This is continueally promoted as the ultimate solution to weight loss and better health and I see it every day pushed by companies, […]
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9 Healthy Snacks to Fuel Your Sport Performance and Maximize Your Results
What are Some of the Best Healthy Snacks for Athletes? Incorporating nutritious healthy snacks into your daily diet is crucial for optimal performance & health whether you are a beginner or a trained athlete. The right snacks can provide the energy and nutrients needed to perform at your best. To help you make the right […]
Fostering Positive Body Image in Weight Management: Insights from a Registered Dietitian
Positive Body Image In a world bombarded with conflicting messages about weight and body image, it is crucial to seek guidance from experts who can provide evidence-based perspectives. As a registered dietitian, I have immersed myself in the world of weight management and body image over the past 26 yrs, blending scientific knowledge with a […]
10 Dietary Tips for Fatigue: Energy-Boosting Foods to Help You Feel Refreshed
What is Fatigue? Have you ever felt like no matter how much rest and sleep you get, you still feel very tired and exhausted? This is referred to as ‘fatigue’, which is an extreme lack of energy that doesn’t go away easily. Definitely, at this time of year, when we have all had a long, […]
Manage Stress to Better Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
What is IBS and How Does Stress Impact It? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that affects an estimated 10-15% of people worldwide. Stress has been identified as a major factor in the onset and exacerbation of IBS symptoms and it is definitely a trigger for the patients I […]
What You Need to Know About Probiotics and Their Health Benefits
What are Probiotics and What Makes them so Beneficial? As we are still in the awareness month of gut health I felt it may be helpful to focus on an area that many people want to know more about for improving their gut; Probiotics. Probiotics have been around since ancient times when cheese and fermented […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)- everything you need to know..
IBS Everything You Need to Know and How to Manage It Each year April is recognized as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month and is dedicated to providing support and information for those living with irritable bowel syndrome. As a Specialist Gut Health Dietitian, I have fixed 1000s of people over many years. I work […]
Stevia: A Sweet and Healthy Alternative to Sugar
Stevia Do you have a sweet tooth but worry about the negative health effects of sugar? You’re not alone. Many people are looking for healthier alternatives to sugar, and one of the most popular options is Stevia. Stevia is a natural sweetener that has been used for centuries by indigenous people in South America. In […]
The Health Benefits of Eating Eggs and How to Incorporate Them into Your Diet
What are the Health Benefits of Eating Eggs? If you don’t already know, eggs are a great source of nutrition and provide a variety of health benefits. They are high in protein, contain essential vitamins and minerals, and can help reduce the risk of certain diseases. Eating eggs regularly as part of a varied and […]
Waist Hip Ratio Measurement are you familiar with this?
Waist Hip Ratio. I released a recent blog highlighting the positives and negatives of the BMI calculation and wanted to follow up on this with another measurement that you may find useful. Just to recap, BMI (Body Mass Index) is a well-known measurement that checks weight against height to select a number that you then […]
