Nutrition

This piece was written by one of our contributors; consultant dietitian (and resident dietitian for The Food Medic) – Maeve Hanan More than 3 million people in the UK have…

This post was written by one of contributors; registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) – Rachael Matthews The term ‘plant-based diet’ can encompass any diet that focuses on the intake of fruits,…

This post was written by one of our contributors; Brighton and Sussex Medical School student – Philippa Wright. The link between diet and chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes…

This piece was written by one of our contributors; graduate of an MSc in Health Psychology – Joe O’Brien. Diet Culture We see it all around us on social media,…

This article was written by one of contributors; doctor with a bachelors degree in medical science – Laura Elliot We met for the first time on a Tuesday afternoon. Emma*,…

‘Should I take a protein supplement?’ The short answer is very few people NEED a protein supplement and a well-balanced diet is usually sufficient – providing energy requirements are met.…

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. This is a time when many Muslims choose to fast everyday between sunrise and sunset for religious and spiritual reasons. Ramadan…

This article was written by one of our contributors; dietitian – Maeve Hanan ‘Superfood lattes’ are colourful drinks made with milk, or plant-based milk, made with so-called ‘superfoods’. This article…

This post was written by one of our contributors, phycology student – Ellie Wright Over and under-eating are not symptoms of willpower (1, 2, 3). Mechanisms in our bodies and…

There is a pink elephant in the room that I need to address. I’ve been biting my tongue on this and admittedly burying my head in the sand hoping that…