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A little food for thought.

A little corner where I write about anything nutrition-related that interests me, and I hope it sparks some curiosity in you too. Emerging science, nutrition tips worth knowing, and a nutritionist’s take on the latest social media fads…

Gut healthPersonal approach

Why 'A Gut Feeling'?

A gut feeling is that sense that something's off, and it's exactly why many people end up in a nutritionist's room.

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Gut health

What Hunter-Gatherers Can Teach Us About Fibre

Even the people who eat a "high fibre" diet in the Western world are barely hitting the daily target.

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Gut health

Why Isn't Fibre Sexy, Yet? (Honestly)

Protein is having a moment. Fibre is the undiscovered hero nobody's inviting to the party — and she's about to enter the chat...

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Gut health

Why Gut Health Matters More Than You Think

Your gut and your brain are in constant conversation, and it might be shaping how you feel.

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Weight lossPersonal approach

The Number on the Scales Is Just a Number

Five people weighed themselves in the 45 minutes I spent at the gym, and it got me thinking about how much power we hand to one number.

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Weight lossPersonal approach

Why I Never Mention Weight Loss in a Weight Loss Appointment

When someone comes to see me for nutrition and exercise support around weight loss, the one thing I try not to talk about is their weight.

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Hormone health

Do You Really Need Peptides? A Nutritionist's Take

You do not need to spend an arm and a leg on peptides. Here's what's worth knowing, and what's worth skipping.

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Hormone health

Where Does Your Iron Really Sit? What Every Woman Should Know

Around one in five women of reproductive age is iron deficient, and many have no idea.

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Hormone health

Is Your Vitamin D Sitting Where It Should? What Every Woman Should Know

Around 18% of UK adults and 19 to 23% of Australian adults are vitamin D deficient, and those figures climb to about 31 to 36% over winter.

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Hormone health

Are You Getting Enough Zinc? What Every Woman (and Her Partner) Should Know

Around 17% of people worldwide are at risk of not getting enough zinc, and it matters for male fertility too.

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Hormone health

Is Your Iodine Where It Should Be? What Every Woman Should Know

Your thyroid can't make its hormones without iodine, and almost nobody tests for it.

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Hormone health

Five Nutrients Every Woman Should Check Before Pregnancy (And How to Tell Where You Sit)

Around one in five women of reproductive age in the UK is iron deficient. Most have no idea.

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Hormone health

Is Your Folate Ready Before You Know You're Pregnant? What Every Woman Should Know

By the time many women find out they're pregnant, the neural tube, the early structure of your baby's brain and spine, has already formed.

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