Cornwall NHS Trust becomes first in UK to use new nutrition education course to upskill healthcare professionals
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has become the first health trust in the UK to offer staff a pioneering new […]
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The Low FODMAP Diet for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
10-second takeaway: The low FODMAP diet involves the restriction of certain carbohydrates to improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) […]
Read MoreExercise and cancer: does movement reduce your risk?
Written by Anastasija Den Blanken World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) recently held in February a Cancer Prevention week, during which […]
Read MoreEmotional eating: does comfort food worsen stress?
While seeking solace in food can provide temporary relief, research suggests that it may impair the body’s natural mechanisms for stress recovery, aggravate the negative effects of stress on overall well-being.
Read MoreUltra-processed foods and mental health
10-second takeaway: High levels of ultra-processed food consumption has been linked to a greater risk of adverse mental health. The […]
Read MoreThe impact of fad diets on mental health
10-second takeaway: Fad diets frequently fail and can harm mental health, exacerbated by societal pressures and ultra-processed foods. Health professionals […]
Read MoreUltra-processed food & health: new research insights
The Guardian recently reported on a new study linking consumption of ultra processed foods to 32 different negative health outcomes. […]
Read MoreChildhood ob*sity: what is the government doing?
This article is written by Louise Bennion ANutr. Louise is a Registered Associate Nutritionist currently working in the NHS with […]
Read MoreWebinar Review: Using the Eatwell Guide as an effective tool for communicating nutrition
In a recent Nutritank webinar titled ‘Using the Eatwell Guide as an effective tool for communicating nutrition’, David Titman, registered […]
Read MoreNutrition and Sleep: A bi-directional relationship
10-second takeaway: Sleep and nutrition are closely connected and should be taken together when approaching patients through a holistic lifestyle […]
Read MoreReviewing 5 popular sleep supplements
Written by Lizzie Davies. Lizzie is a final year student dietitian at King’s College London. Her current interests in dietetics […]
Read MoreWebinar review: Nutrition support for Palliative Care
Written by Lizzie Davies. Lizzie is a final year student dietitian at King’s College London. Her current interests in dietetics […]
Read MoreBlue Zones: A Review of the Netflix Documentary
10-second takeaway: This Netflix documentary tackles Blue Zones, areas of the world with the highest life expectancy. There are common […]
Read MoreThe Benefits of a South Asian Diet
10-second takeaway: A balanced South Asian diet can offer significant health benefits, and simple dietary swaps can enhance nutrition while […]
Read MoreWebinar review: Is the 2,000 kcals a day signage the best we can do?
In 2022 in establishments of over 250 employees, it became mandatory for restaurants, cafes, takeaways to display the calories of […]
Read MoreThe nuances of Ozempic. Is it more harm than good?
This article is written by Louise Bennion ANutr. Louise is a Registered Associate Nutritionist currently working in the NHS with […]
Read MoreCoffee in the Context of the Ultra Processed Food Debate
To Access more Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Education articles and webinars, sign up for free at : www.nutritank.com This month […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Disease and the gut microbiome
For more nutrition and lifestyle medicine webinars and articles, sign up for free at www.nutritank.com. Recent research has demonstrated that […]
Read MoreEmulsifiers and gut health
The Guardian highlighted in a recent article the potential link between emulsifiers and IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) (Guardian, 2023). Emulsifiers […]
Read MoreNordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023
In June 2023, the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 (NNR) were published to inform public health nutrition messages and guidelines for […]
Read MoreWhite Ribbon Day and lifestyle medicine
10-second takeaway: White Ribbon Day is an annual event taking place on the 25th November, aiming to raise awareness of […]
Read MoreUltra-processed foods and health
10-second summary: Ultra-processed foods are defined by the NOVA classification system. They are typically nutrient-poor, calorie-dense and associated with negative […]
Read MoreBorderline personality disorder and nutrition
10-second takeaway: Patients with BPD may have certain nutritional requirements including vitamin D, omega-3, magnesium and nutrients associated with bone […]
Read More8 tips to help your patients to reduce their alcohol consumption
One thing I have become particularly aware of when supporting people with alcohol reduction, is that all too many of […]
Read MoreIs weight really just food and exercise?
There is often a perception that a gaining weight is simply caused by eating too much and moving too little, […]
Read MorePart 3 – The Dietitians Role in Cows milk protein allergy
Following on from Part 1 & 2 which included what is cows milk protein allergy and how we diagnose, this […]
Read MoreThe importance of Iodine through the lifecycle
Iodine is a trace element that is naturally present in some foods and added to some types of salt. Iodine […]
Read MorePart 2 – Cows milk protein allergy and referring to a dietitian
Following on from Part 1 (The prevalence and presentation of Cows Milk Protein allergy (CMPA) this chapter explores what to […]
Read MoreNutrition and lifestyle advice within medical education
“Eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, avoid stress and sleep well” is the most frequent lifestyle advice I have witnessed […]
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