What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and how can a dietitian help?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is characterised by gastrointestinal symptoms and is only diagnosed after the exclusion of other gastrointestinal diseases, such as coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBS is diagnosed in approximately 15% of the population but is thought to be higher as diagnosis and treatment are challenging. IBS can significantly impact a…

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What you need to know about coffee and Health

Coffee. Morning Brown. Many of us love it. Some of us fear it. It’s one of the mostly commonly consumed beverages on the planet, therefore any health effects are on a population scale. Coffee has connotations with negative health. “I really need to cut down on my coffee” or “ I decided to quit coffee”…

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Iron, and why it’s so important

What is iron Iron is a mineral that is essential for many bodily processes including immune function and transporting oxygen around the body in our blood. Iron is vital for energy and if insufficient intake can contribute to fatigue and even development of anaemia. Being an essential nutrient, we need to consume iron in food.…

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Build your own Poke Bowl

Need a simple meal idea? Then look no further, you’ve got to try building your own poke bowl. Perfect for a group meal with a big plate of toppings or a simple meal prep idea. All you need to do is cook some rice or rice noodles, cook a protein or use a precooked protein,…

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PCOS and Nutrition

What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition affecting women’s reproductive hormones, ovaries and the process of ovulation. PCOS is prevalent in 10-15% of women and up to 70% experience insulin resistance. Insulin is the hormone responsible for transporting glucose into our cells for energy. Insulin resistance occurs when the body does not…

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Food and mood, how does diet impact our mental health?

Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health conditions worldwide, and a major contributor to the global burden of disease. Throughout this blog we will explore how mood and food are related, and what diets might help improve our mental health. Anxiety is a state of fear or tension without an obvious trigger that…

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How to optimise your nutrition during COVID

Nutrition and covid

We have all been affected by covid in some way which has in turn affected our nutrition, whether it’s gaining weight, eating less regularly, moving less or emotional eating we want to give you some tips on how to improve your nutrition. There are some themes emerging through COVID-19 and lockdown life Increased snacking 60%…

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