A Dietitians Experience of the LOW FODMAP DIET For my good friends and those who have worked alongside me in recent years you will be aware I have just a few little digestive issues. I am pleased to say this is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). For any bowel issues or..
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The covid 19 pandemic has played havoc with our lifestyles on many levels over the past 6 months. The sad fact is that being overweight means there is a greater chance of being admitted to hospital or ITU if infected. While we cannot overlook these statistics it is important..
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder, characterised by disturbances in the normal function of the bowel. It is not easy to diagnose and it is important that other inflammatory bowel diseases such as crohns, ulcerative colitis, diverticular disease, bowel cancer or coeliac disease are ruled out. This is why..
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Nutrition and Hydration week celebrates the importance of both good nutrition and hydration for good health, and also recovery when unwell or in a care setting such as hospital or rehab establishments. Hydration With so much thought to healthy eating, it is easy to overlook the importance of staying hydrated. Even..
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There is a plethora of information out there given by diet and nutrition experts about what to eat for whatever ailment you may be suffering. Who or what do you believe? BDA spokesperson Sian Porter says “don’t take qualifications at face value.” Qualifications can be gained at a cost ranging..
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75% of children with Austic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have problematic eating behaviours. They may eat a limited diet with a similar textures and not accept substitutes. Food chaining is a method used to help children with ASD to reduce mealtime meltdowns and introduce more variety into their diet. Our brains..
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Herbs and spices are an underused and undervalued commodity. By replacing salt in our diet with herbs and spices we can improve our health and also make our food taste better. A win win! I begin with spices used in many curry style dishes. Cayenne Pepper: Contains an oily substance..
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Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the blood glucose levels are too high. There are 3.2 million persons diagnosed in the UK and further 630,000 persons are unaware they have it. 80% of persons with type 2 diabetes are overweight. An excess of fat makes it harder..
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Reducing the Risk of Stroke through Diet A stroke is caused when there is a lack of blood and therefore oxygen and nutrients to the brain. The effects of a stroke depend on what area of the brain is affected. Three types; thrombotic, embolic and haemorrhagic. The latter is usually..
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Don’t Break Your Heart! As a nation we are suffering fewer heart attacks compared to 10 years ago. The reasons are unclear. It could be due to better treatment following a heart attack. It could also be down to more effective drugs to improve the risk factors of heart disease..
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