So you’re overweight or obese? Wait – no, first of all don’t define yourself by your weight. We need to stop the negative talk around body image and concentrate on what’s really important, our health. Scientifically, we know it’s very hard for most people to maintain weight loss after a diet. We also need to […]
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In a word, people with Type 1 Diabetes can eat anything. What is vitally important is that you eat a healthy balanced diet and you manage your insulin doses correctly. This can be complex and the more information you have, the more control you will gain. Let’s take a step back first… What is Type […]
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We’ve been given the roadmap and now that we have a bit more freedom, how are you feeling about coming out of hibernation? Getting out of the gardening clothes and facing the world again? Excited? Or are you starting to regret all the home baking and that extra glass of wine on a Sunday night… If you […]
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Due to the current COVID19 situation, I am offering one-to-one nutrition consultations by phone or video link click here for more details A few key points for us all to follow… 1. Stick to a good routine – avoid the temptation to stay up late at night if you don’t need to be up as early as […]
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What do you want this New Year? As we approach 1st January, take some time to think about yourself, what do you want for yourself in this new year (indeed this new DECADE!) and how can you get there?? If weight or poor diet is an issue for you, if you feel your eating is […]
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Only 13 days until the main event! My Eatwise Christmas Dinner Countdown with tips and recipes will help you make a memorable meal step by step. Christmas might not seem like the best time for setting weight targets but actually, most healthy lifestyle habits are determined in our head by planning and making decisions BEFORE […]
Continue ReadingHow do you know if you have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)? This week’s question is one that crops up a lot… IBS is a term we use for a collection of symptoms including bloating, flatulence, constipation and diarrhea. Often it’s a combination of these at different times. You might suspect a food is causing problems […]
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This week a question was emailed to me by Paula – she asks: Is a vegetarian or vegan diet suitable for teenagers? Does it provide the right amount of nutrients? Great question, thank you Paula! Absolutely yes, both vegan (completely plant-based) and vegetarian (including eggs and dairy products) are suitable diets for teenagers if the […]
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The keto diet has become very popular on social media but can be very confusing for people… it’s often called the high protein diet or LCHF (low carb high fat) diet, which goes against our best instinct for weight loss; after all, fats are the highest calorie food so why would you eat lots of them? My […]
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