Cholesterol: Dispelling the Myth and Unveiling the True Culprits of Poor Heart Health
For decades, cholesterol has been portrayed as the bad guy behind heart disease and poor health. However, it has also been known for many years that cholesterol and especially consuming cholesterol foods are not the true culprit. As a dietitian committed to promoting natural foods and supplements for optimal health, it is essential to explore […]
Aspartame: Insights from a Specialist Dietitian
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 […]
5 Reasons to Eat your Green Vegetables!
“Eat your Greens” How many people are fed up hearing this in their lives!! Green vegetables are notoriously disliked by all age groups and this makes me sad, but I completely understand why. The data I gather from advising thousands of people gives me expert insight. And as you probably guessed, the largest percentage of […]
Metabolic syndrome – are you at risk?
Metabolic syndrome – It’s estimated that 25% of the world’s population has “Syndrome X.” Sounds like a spy code and sadly it can be as deadly if not dealt with. Syndrome X is the underlying factor for a whole host of common health problems we treat every day at our clinic. In a nutshell, Metabolic […]
The real truth about fats in your diet
The research on fats has been turned on its head and the advice now is to embrace fats, rather than fear them. Here, we get clear on the role of fats and introduce you to the ‘best’ fats to incorporate into your diet. “NEW RESEARCH FINDS CURE”… “EXCITING WEIGHT LOSS PILL”… Who else is tired […]
5:2 Fasting diet – my thoughts and experience after completing it…
Hi I am Clare writing as part of the 121 Dietitian team. Below is my own assessment of Michael Mosley’s fasting diet. Why I did 5:2 fasting diet I’m soon to graduate as a Dietitian and I have a keen interest in weight management and awareness of food content. When I heard about this diet, […]
