Posted on Mar 17, 10:48 AM No comments.
Are you tired of the midweek mealtime panic or the temptation to resort to unhealthy takeaway options? Meal prepping could be your ultimate solution! In the whirlwind of daily life, setting aside some time to plan and prepare your meals for the week can be a game-changer, offering you not just convenience but also healthier and more budget-friendly eating habits. Here’s how to dive into meal prepping like a pro..
Posted on Mar 15, 01:29 PM in General. No comments.
Water is essential for our health. It regulates body temperature and supports cellular functions. In this article, we’ll look at the critical role of water and hydration, highlighting why maintaining proper hydration levels is essential for optimal health.
Posted on Jan 18, 01:16 PM No comments.
As mentioned in my blog about what I have been doing this week, I will be working on tools and resources around frailty in older people who have been discharged from hospital, into the community. We talk a lot about malnutrition but we often don’t talk about frailty.
Frailty is (usually) an age related condition which reflects a state of increased vulnerability to adverse health outcomes.
Posted on Jan 14, 06:13 AM No comments.
The best way to show what a dietitian does all day is to give you a round-up of my working week!
This week, I have been asked to be involved in a number of projects. And they couldnt be any more different from each-other.
Posted on Jan 12, 01:35 PM No comments.
Today I was sent an email from a supermarket chain that I occasionally shop with. In truth, I am not that loyal to one particular store but more-so I tend to shop around. I find that some items are available in one or another store and I also get really bored when shopping in the same supermarket over time.
So the email?
A run down of my 2021 shopping habits.
So let’s see how I shopped (bearing in mind this is my “top up” store). I shopped with them 66 times
Posted on Oct 12, 07:34 AM in Health and Well Being and General. No comments.
Iron is a mineral needed by your red blood cells, the cells that carry oxygen around the body in your blood (1). Dietary Iron can be found in a variety of foods such as red meat, beans, lentils, dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, dried fruits, and fortified foods (e.g. breakfast cereals with added iron). Getting enough iron has a role in preventing anaemia. Here, Michaela Carrick, BSc Human Nutrition, tells us how to prevent this problem.
Posted on Sep 29, 09:55 AM in General and Health and Well Being. No comments.
There are numerous reasons why we should aim to include more plant-based foods in our diet. For one, the increase in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fibre are all beneficial for our heart health. Here, Laura Reilly, MSc Food, Nutrition & Health tells us how to eat a more plant based diet.
Posted on Sep 21, 06:17 AM in Women's Health and Health and Well Being. No comments.
Can diet help to manage symptoms of PCOS? In PCOS awareness month, Michaela Carrick, BSc Human Nutrition, tells us how.
Posted on Sep 13, 10:17 AM No comments.
Could your bloating be stress related? Read on to learn why – plus some tips and tricks you can implement to help the issue- by Laura Reilly, MSc Food, Nutrition & Health.
Posted on Sep 4, 03:46 PM in General and Health and Well Being. No comments.
Will some nutrients boost your immune system? Michaela Carrick, BSc Human Nutrition, explores this
Posted on Aug 31, 07:57 AM in Health and Well Being and General. No comments.
A recent study looked at the diets of people with depression to see if following the Mediterranean Diet helps..read more to find out what they discovered
Posted on Aug 18, 10:09 AM in General and Health and Well Being. No comments.
Do you find it difficult to eat your greens? Laura Reilly, MSc Food, Nutrition & Health, has some great ideas for increasing your vegetable intake. Here are her 5 top tips.
Posted on Aug 7, 07:39 AM in Health and Well Being and Women's Health. No comments.
In an exciting study just published, (the WAVS study), researchers investigated if a low-fat plant-based diet with soybeans could affect the frequency and severity of hot flashes in menopausal women. Michaela Carrick, BSc Human Nutrition, has more on this, here:
Posted on Aug 2, 04:20 PM in Health and Well Being and Salads. No comments.
Salads are a versatile and time-efficient meal to prepare. A salad consisting of protein, a variety of plant foods, grains and healthy fats is a smart meal choice for your overall health. They are a fantastic way of packing in micronutrients and fibre. Here we show you how to build a healthy salad.
Posted on Jul 26, 10:50 AM No comments.
Want to build a healthy microbiome? Michaela Carrick, BSc Human Nutrition, tells you how in this article.
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