Healthier food at sports events – an action guide for sports event organisers
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published a new action guide for sports event organisers. This publication was developed in […]
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Vary your Protein
Protein is an essential macronutrient needed for various functions in the human body from muscle and bone growth to producing […]
Read MoreBroken Plate by Alice Benskin
The Government launched a report in Mid June on food poverty and free school meals in the UK. The report […]
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 MorePart 1: The prevalence and presentation of Cows Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA)
Over the next few weeks Hannah will cover all aspects of Cows Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) in this four part […]
Read MorePromotion of Healthy Weight in Children
As outlined in my previous post, the prevalence of children living with obesity is one of the biggest health problems […]
Read MoreChildhood Obesity
Dr Jess Laidlaw introduces the global challenge of childhood obesity, and what you can do to make a difference. Hello, […]
Read MoreManagement of type 2 diabetes mellitus in diverse populations
Recent studies of DIRECT and DROPLET, looked at the impact of a low-calorie diet on weight and diabetes. Both studies […]
Read MoreFood and nutrition: the health psychology perspective
Health psychologists use theory and interventions to understand illness and chronic conditions and to promote general well-being. Health psychologists are […]
Read MoreNutrition in Sickle Cell Disease: an opportunity for Dietitian’s to make a difference
Sickle cell disease is the fastest growing and most common genetic red blood disorder in the UK. According to a […]
Read MoreThe Firefighter’s Nutritionist
My work as the London Fire Brigade’s (LFB’s) nutritionist originates from a pilot worksite intervention I designed. This improved dietary […]
Read MoreThe Healing Power of Nutrition
‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food’, a popular saying by the Greek physician Hippocrates, indicates the […]
Read MoreFeeding our gut microbiota
We are made of more bacterial than human cells: bacteria that colonize our body reach their highest density in the […]
Read MoreNutrition Research in African and Caribbean communities
Every year in the United Kingdom the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) is conducted to gather information on dietary […]
Read MoreDermatology… more than skin deep? Developing new models for holistic skin care.
‘Holistic health’ is becoming an increasingly familiar term in the public domain but what might it actually mean in the […]
Read MorePursuing Better Health
It’s been less than two weeks since the UK government launched its Better Health campaign to address overweight & obesity […]
Read MoreEducating & Inspiring People to Make Better Food & Lifestyle Choices
Poor Diet Leads to Early Death Never has it been more important to educate people about the food and lifestyle […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Nutrition and Dietetics on Health
About Desiree Desiree Pires Martins is a qualified dietitian, registered with the Health Care Professional Council (HCPC). She graduated from […]
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 […]
Read MoreHow does Diet affect Oral Health and the Oral Microbiome?
Oral health is directly linked to general health in several ways, so by sharing some important information on this subject, […]
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