I recently had a family member ask for a bit of advice about cholesterol and I thought to myself that I would have a look at the current evidence for cholesterol-lowering advice and see if there is any new research or developments in this area. Cholesterol is a lipid produced by the liver and has...
Having worked in the NHS as a dietitian for 12 years, I have witnessed many changes during that time in the way the population – friends, family, colleagues – receive advice on health and nutrition.As of February 2025, there were 5.56 billion social media users – 67.9% of the global...
After years of working in clinical settings, I have come to realise that my impact is limited when focusing solely on individual patients or small groups. Engaging in population-level interventions has proven to be more strategic, expansive and rewarding, prompting my interest in public health....
As someone who is approaching their mid-forties, the subject of menopause is now on my mind. I think I am already experiencing perimenopause symptoms and am looking at all the options to help reduce the impact of these symptoms. I have already had a chat with a menopause adviser and have been given...
Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is an indispensable nutrient involved in DNA synthesis, red blood cell production, metabolism of amino acidsand neurological function. Despite its critical role, deficiencies are common, particularly in vulnerable populations. Specialist Adult IMD Dietitian, Simon Tapley,...
On 30th January this year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) published a guideline on the use of low sodium salt substitutes (LSSS). In its summary, it recommends that governments consider promoting the use of LSSS to help dietary salt reduction and reduce the risk of hypertension and...
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...