The theme of BEAT’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week this year was community.When my team and I began thinking about this, we unanimously felt that schools are a vital part of our wider community that support the young people who access our service....
Oral health is a significant determinant of nutritional status. Poor or diminished oral health can impact on the mechanical processes of eating – chewing, lip closure, forming a bolus, control of food/bolus or fluids in the oral cavity and swallowing. It can also affect taste, food choice options an...
Across the country, community-based initiatives harness our shared connection with food, from community kitchens and cafes to gardens, food co-ops and cooking classes....
Addressing this ‘invisible’ disease requires a collective, multidisciplinary effort; as we wait for faster diagnostic tools, the plate remains one of the most effective places to begin improving the quality of life for those living with endometriosis....
Also known as legumes, pulses are the edible dried seeds of plants in the legume family. Read this blog to find out more about their many benefits....
This article explores how decades of innovation in medical foods have shaped the dietary management of cancer, improving treatment tolerance, nutritional status and patient outcomes....
"Does skipping meals genuinely promote weight loss," writes Shabana Kousar, Clinical Dietitian, "or might it, paradoxically, pave the way for weight gain?"...
"National media coverage of the recent water supply issues in the South East of England got me thinking in more depth about this vital liquid," writes Emma Coates, RD....
As we approach 2026, the way people think about food is changing faster than ever. Today, eating is no longer just about filling the stomach; it is about nurturing the mind, strengthening the body and making choices that align with both personal health and global sustainability. Consumers are more...
"As dietitians, we have always provided individualised advice for our patients," writes Katy Stuart, RD. "Personalised nutrition is even more in-depth, allowing us to offer bespoke advice and treatment to patients relating to their genetic makeup."...
Emma Coates, RD, unpacks the topic of migraine attacks, looking at the causes, link with foods and what we know about treatment and supplements....
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....