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...