With everyone from personal trainers to health coaches dishing out nutritional advice, could you be leaving your health in the hands of an under qualified “professional” rather than a properly qualified nutrition expert? As a licensed nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nutritional Health, I’m often asked about the various “nutrition gurus” that […]
Us parents love talking about our children’s education. But aside from the right schools, the right teachers and keeping on top of the homework, what more do our children need to shine at school? How about a diet enriched with vitamins, minerals and fatty acids? Perhaps it’s time to ditch the Nutella, Frosties, chicken nuggets […]
Cheap, tasty and versatile – here are a few facts to convince you to make beans and pulses a daily habit. They help you lose weight A serving of beans will help you feel full more quickly, because the rich fiber content fills your stomach and causes a slower rise in blood sugar. That should […]
I am regularly asked what a Nutritionist does – and “whether there really is any difference between a Dietician and a Nutritionist?” When I read that Pippa Middleton is learning to become a “nutritionist” (apparently on a one year course), it seemed like a good time to help sort out the confusion and clarify what a “proper” nutritionist […]