So I have recently fallen back in love with DATES! I used to think they where a little boring and you couldn't do much with them, how I was wrong!! I will be doing a lot more recipes with dates to show you all how diverse they are! What I love about this recipe is … Continue reading Chocolate Covered Stuffed Dates

This drink is no way new to the market, with most individuals consuming apple cider vinegar each day due to is “miracle” benefits. Its potential to aid weight loss, lower cholesterol levels and even reverse and prevent diabetes has made it a “miracle drink” in the media. This doesn’t help when well known faces like … Continue reading A Spotlight on Apple Cider Vinegar

Firstly it’s important to remember that eating will always cause some sort of stomach distention which is a normal part of life. Unfortunately, bloating can be one of those frustrating side effects that can vary in from person to person. However, if you regularly end up with extreme distention there could be something more at … Continue reading Bloating: the ins and outs

This is probably one of the most frequently asked nutritional questions, and the answer is NO. The idea of fruit being bad for us has come from media articles focusing on its high sugar content. However fruit is high in a natural occurring sugar called fructose. Some studies have stated that fructose may have some … Continue reading Is Fruit Bad for You?// written for dieteticallyspeaking

Cow’s milk allergy is the most common food allergy in young children affecting around 2%–3% of those younger than 3 years old. The onset of cow’s milk allergy is closely related to the introduction of cow’s milk based infant formula. Fortunately, many children will outgrow their allergy by the age of one and most children … Continue reading Cow’s Milk Allergy in Children

I often get asked about the potential health claims around green tea and matcha and if it actually works. Sadly I’m finding more and more clients are being confused by media headlines suggesting  green tea and matcha can cure illnesses and show weight loss results within weeks. Therefore this blog post aims to provide the ins … Continue reading Green Tea vs Matcha

Whether in your local supermarket, reading the paper or your favourite magazine, we are bombarded with different health claims, often very conflicting about ways to boost your energy levels. Some suggest taking energy boosting supplements or herb teas, while others claim opting for a restricting low-carb, low-fat, high-protein diet is the way forward. However there … Continue reading How to Increase Energy Levels

Life with a new-born baby is absolutely amazing and you treasure every moment, but let’s face it you can’t help but feel totally exhausted half the time. The good news is we are constantly exposed to an amazing energy source that will help keep you going and its called FOOD. A healthy and varied diet … Continue reading Nutrition for New Mums

This year salt awareness week is the 4-10th March. Many people know that a diet high in salt is bad for your health, as it can cause an increase in blood pressure which in turn increases risk of heart disease and stroke. However many people have admitted to not knowing the best way to reduce … Continue reading Salt Awareness Week

Each year I attend an annual 3-day Nutrition Conference in London called Food Matters Live, where I get a chance to attend seminars and conferences about the recent scientific development in the field of nutrition and health. these are ran by professionals who are experts in their field. There's also a chance for me to test some new … Continue reading Food Matters Live 2018