Katy Stuart, RD, explores the BDA's recently published updated clinical guidance on the management of chronic constipation, linking it with reducing food wastage and the Root To Tip project by King’s College London....
Biochemical tests are integral to modern dietetic practice. But with NHS resources stretched and the cost of testing rising, how do we decide what we really need - and is “just checking” not justified?...
With AHP day falling on 14th October this year, Katy Stuart, RD, looks at how AHPs impact healthcare and work as an integral part of the healthcare system....
This article explores the role of dietitians and nutrition professionals in supporting perimenopausal mothers with practical food-first strategies....
Hazel examines the important intervention studies relating to diet and its impact on depression....
Kat Stuart, RD, looks at the current evidence for cholesterol-lowering advice and any new research or developments in this area....
Katy Stuart, RD, explores what low-sodium salt substitutes are, the 2025 WHO report on them, and concerns and considerations to do with them....
As it is soon to be Valentine’s Day, I thought I would delve into the world of chocolate and see what evidence there is for some of the health benefits that have been claimed in the recent past.As a bit of background, chocolate is made from Theobroma Cacao beans grown in tropical zones around the...
Misophonia is a condition where certain sounds provoke strong emotional and physical reactions, such as anxiety, anger, or disgust. Here I aim to unpick the factors that interlink misophonia with eating disorders.The condition often emerges in childhood or adolescence and is believed to involve...
It's January now, 2025. How did that happen? It's the time of year when we make our New Year’s resolutions. I'm not a fan of making New Year’s resolutions, as I don't see the point, probably because, like many people, I've made resolutions before and haven't kept them! As a healthcare...