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Diet and Eyesight :The Vital Connection

Diet & Eyesight

Today, I am going to explore a topic that’s often overlooked: the relationship between Diet & Eyesight. It is so important and I can’t believe I haven’t talked about it before! Your eyes are a windows to your overall health and can really impact your quality of life if you find yourself with an eye […]

Aspartame: Insights from a Specialist Dietitian

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Aspartame what is all the fuss about? As a dietitian with over two and a half decades of experience, I have always prioritized the well-being of my clients and promoted a balanced, healthy diet for each individuals needs, health, likes and dislikes etc. Throughout my career, I have encountered numerous questions about artificial sweeteners, particularly […]

The Negative Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on Your Health

Ultra-processed foods and what you need to know. In today’s fast-paced world, convenience often takes precedence over nutrition and that happens to us all. Unfortunaltey ultra-processed foods have become a staple in many people’s diets, offering quick and easy solutions for busy lifestyles. These foods can have detrimental effects on our health and well-being. As […]

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 […]

Stevia: A Sweet and Healthy Alternative to Sugar

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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 […]

Waist Hip Ratio Measurement are you familiar with this?

How to measure your weight hip ratio

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 […]