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....
Emma Coates, RD, explains why raising awareness about men's health is important and how you can make an impact....
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....
Katy Stuart, RD, considers the relationship between food and our mood, which can be influenced by many factors, and looks at how food can affect our emotions and well-being....
Katy Stuart, RD, explores the causes of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the diagnostic process, and treatment options....
This article explores the role of dietitians and nutrition professionals in supporting perimenopausal mothers with practical food-first strategies....
The purpose of the Food Strategy is to improve UK food security, improve the nation’s diet, and support long-term health and economic growth. This article provides an overview of the report and the nutritional benefits....
Hazel examines the important intervention studies relating to diet and its impact on depression....
Dietitians Week has made us all think about the future of dietetics and future dietitians....
Kat Stuart, RD, looks at the current evidence for cholesterol-lowering advice and any new research or developments in this area....
Rebecca Gasche, RD, explores where people are getting their nutrition advice, the dangers of online nutrition advice, and what we can do about it....
'Engaging in population-level interventions has proven to be more strategic, expansive and rewarding, prompting my interest in public health,' writes Clara Carr, RD....
Menopause is a challenging time of life, and menopause symptoms can have a huge impact on daily functioning. The good news? There is a lot of help and support out there, and many treatment options are available....
Specialist Adult IMD Dietitian, Simon Tapley, RD, delves into the discovery of B12, the role of intrinsic factor, and a little bit of biochemistry behind this incredible, essential nutrient....
Katy Stuart, RD, explores what low-sodium salt substitutes are, the 2025 WHO report on them, and concerns and considerations to do with them....
Jess English, RD, looks at the importance of maternal nutrition for both mother and family in the postpartum period and onwards.As many mothers will confirm, their own nutritional needs often take a backseat as focus inevitably shifts to feeding their families. Add to this the physical demands of...
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...