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 MoreYou Are What You Eat: A review of the Netflix documentary
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 MoreNutrition for Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Written by Julia Mor: “Julia Mor is a nutritionist working in healthcare and currently diving deep into the world of […]
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 MoreOb*sity report lays out effects of shelving anti-ob*sity pledges
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 MorePolyphenols – powerful plant compounds
ARTICLE BY: Daphne Lambert Bio: Daphne has been a chef for over 40 years, an eco-nutritionist for more than 25 years […]
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 MoreOverview of World Cancer Research Fund
World Cancer Research Fund is a UK cancer prevention charity. They look at how diet, weight and physical activity affect […]
Read MoreNutrition and Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder with no known cause or cure (Parkinson’s UK, 2020). It is thought […]
Read MoreNutritional Risk Factors in Parkinson’s Disease
Written by Stacey Nash Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder with no known cause or cure (Parkinson’s UK, […]
Read MoreWebinar Review: The power of gut-brain connection: food, mood and microbes
In our Nutritank webinar “The power of gut-brain connection: food, mood and microbes”, Dr Emily Leeming delves into the relationship […]
Read MoreNutrition and the skin
In a recent Nutritank #MedEd webinar titled, ‘Nutrition and the Skin’, Dr Thivi, Consultant Dermatologist and Registered Associate Nutritionist evaluated […]
Read MoreFacts on Fats
Article by: Louise Bennion – registered nutritionist Often demonised by the media and diet world, fats have been given a […]
Read MoreSoy and Breast Cancer Risk
What is soy? The soybean or soya bean is an edible legume native to East Asia. Soy is considered a […]
Read MoreUnearthing the relationship between soil and gut health
ARTICLE BY: Daphne Lambert Bio: Daphne has been a chef for over 40 years, an eco-nutritionist for more than 25 years […]
Read MoreNavigating the Menopause via nutrition
Menopause is a normal part of the ageing process for individuals who have periods. It can have a significant effect […]
Read MoreNutrition interventions for Alzheimer’s Disease
The 2023 Alzheimer’s Awareness key theme was ‘never too early, never too late’, with a key focus on modifiable risk […]
Read MoreVary 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 2023
The Government launched a report in Mid June on food poverty and free school meals in the UK. The report […]
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 MoreThe MIND diet for Alzheimer’s disease
As another World Alzheimer’s day approaches on the 21st September, there still remains no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease, and […]
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 MoreWhat does a Dietitian do?
You may have heard of a dietitian, but do you know what they can do? Dietitians are qualified and […]
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 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 MoreChanging the way we define health
Good Health is nothing to do with Good Luck. Great Health is everything to do with Great Skill And I […]
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 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 MoreThe Importance of Sleep for Mental Health
Very little is taught about the importance of sleep on our physical and mental health at medical school. Luckily, Nutritank […]
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 MoreEvidence Based Yoga: Palliative Care
What is Palliative care? The Marie Curie website describes palliative care as the treatment and support provided to people with […]
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, […]
Read MoreBreaking Down the Mental Health Stigma – One Bite at a Time
We are FINK, a social enterprise (50% of our profits go towards mental health charities and initiatives) street food and […]
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