In my practice, I find that young people, especially girls, begin to explore vegan eating after watching a documentary that may be sensational, or even alarming, in parts. And although this is worrying in terms of making sure that people get a balance of nutrients, my...
With the rising awareness of “Veganuary”, and the movement in vegan eating, it’s timely for experts to share their knowledge on how to make a vegan diet balanced and nutritious. So here are my top tips. Well-planned vegan diets can be good for your health. A diet...
My eight years as Chief Dietitian to Diabetes UK has always given me a soft spot for supporting World Diabetes Day. There are an estimated 4.5 million people with diabetes in the UK, and research suggests that lifestyle changes, including being more physically active,...
It’s World Obesity Day! Figures released today on an estimated 124 million children being obese worldwide is yet another reason for us to find creative ways to work together to tackle the obesity crisis. Is this about sugar? Is it about advertising spend? Is it...
I was excited to read that The Sugar Reduction Summit has this year launched the Sugar Reduction Awards to recognise and celebrate the progress that’s being made in sugar reduction. The Awards run alongside the Summit, on Thursday 9th November at The Royal Society in...
