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 […]
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World Menopause Day 2023 -Unlocking the Secrets of Perimenopause and Beyond with Diet and Nutrition
Discover expert insights from renowned Dietitian Gillian Killiner on World Menopause Day 2023. Learn how diet and nutrition empower women during perimenopause and beyond. Diet and Nutrition: Your Best Allies in Perimenopause and Beyond As World Menopause Day 2023 approaches, it’s crucial to recognize the profound impact that diet and nutrition can have on a […]
Celebrating World Porridge Day: A Nutritional Delight! 🥣
Porridge – We Love Ya!… Porridge, the ultimate comfort food, is deservedly taking the spotlight on October 10th as we celebrate World Porridge Day! As a leading Dietitian, I’m thrilled to share the wonders of this versatile dish with you. So lets celebrate health together with why you should eat poridge! Why Porridge Rocks: Celebrate […]
The Downside of Calorie Counting: Focusing on Long-Term Health and the Role of Anti-Inflammatory Foods
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, […]
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 Irritable Bowel Syndrom (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 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 […]
PCOS -Weight Loss Diet
PCOS – Weight Loss Management (Fertility Programme) PCOS – Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. It affects about one in 10 women and usually starts from puberty and can continue through to menopause. PCOS can cause multiple problems, including infertility, acne, excess hair growth, period irregularity and […]
Gallstones Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid
How common are gallstones? Gallstones are very common and there are many gallstones diets out there. It’s estimated more than 1 in every 10 adults in the UK has gallstones, although only a smaller number develop unpleasant symptoms. Here at 121 Dietitian we see and assist patients each week with gallstones. This blog is to […]