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Iron deficiency in female athletes

Our nutritionist, Benedetta helps explain what iron deficiency is and why female athletes in particular are higher in risk of developing...

The top 10 dietitian approved lunch ideas

Looking for more nutritious, delicious or purse friendly lunches? Have a read through our dietitian, Chloe's, top tips to make lunch...

The Art of Un-Dieting

Diet culture is everywhere. Diet culture meaning, the societal pressure to pursue a ‘beauty standard’ of thinness, and the promotion of...

Do portion sizes matter?

Do portion sizes matter? Our registered dietitian Chloe, helps explain more. Everyone’s an individual Nutritional needs are totally...

Intuitive Eating: Making Peace With Food

I’m going to go ahead and say it. Intuitive eating is a life-changer. That’s a big statement to make. The truth is, that once you truly...

How to keep well hydrated during summer!

The importance of staying hydrated Water is essential for life and it is the most important component of our bodies and diets (1). It...

How much do I need to drink when I exercise?

Hydration and exercise - How do I know if I am well hydrated? With the temperature rising over the summer, we tend to sweat more during...

Forget about counting your calories. We have a better way for sustainable and healthy weight loss!

Written by Nourhan, Registered Associate community nutritionist. How many calorie tracking applications have you tried before? One of the...

Suffering from morning sickness?

5 tips to get you through the early stages of pregnancy with our registered nutritionist, Katie. Knowing what to eat in the early stages...

Raising vegan kids – 10 things a nutritionist recommends

Many parents worry about whether their children are getting enough of the right nutrients to thrive. Following a vegan way of life can...

The number one thing that most people worry about when it comes to trying to eat a healthier diet

The number one thing that most people worry about when it comes to trying to eat a healthier diet is figuring out........ 1. What to eat...

How to build a satisfying meal

One thing that most people struggle with when changing up what they eat and wanting to eat healthier is assuming that you have to eat...

Suffering from low-energy on your period? Check out our women’s health nutritionist’s top 3 tips.

Periods for most are a burden, an inconvenience that people often wish they didn’t have to deal with. But, having a regular period is a...

10 top tips for sustainable healthy weight management

1. Drink Water/Stay Hydrated Hydration is important for health so aim to drink 1.5 to 2 litres of water a day. This can be still or...

How much protein do I need?

In nutrition, an essential nutrient is one that someone needs to survive, and protein is indeed an essential nutrient. Protein is...

Nutrition for female athletes - what are the challenges?

Nutrition for female athletes - what are the challenges? Low Energy Availability (LEA) and Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome (RED-S)...

10 Top Tips for Mindful Eating for Sustainable Weight Management

There is a strong link between mind and body and when it comes to mealtimes this is no exception. To maximise your efforts to manage your...

Do you know your minerals?

Part 2 (read part 1 here) Calcium Iron Zinc Iodine Selenium “Vitamins and minerals” tend to go hand in hand when we think of healthy diet...

Nutritional considerations on a vegan diet

Veganism is a popular diet that more and more people follow every day. A vegan diet is a plant-based diet free from animal products...

Food to fitness; why one cannot dictate the other.

Written by Martha, Associate nutritionist, personal trainer, and mental health writer. Being physically active has lots of benefits, as...