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For many women, menopause coincides with noticeable body changes, particularly an increase in abdominal fat and gradual weight gain. Understandably, this can trigger a strong desire to “get control” of weight. Diet culture often amplifies this pressure, promoting restrictive approaches, elimination diets, or aggressive calorie deficits.

Losing weight can be hard. As an Accredited Practising Dietitian, it doesn’t make it any easier or excuse me from body image or weight issues. I too have been through the battle weight loss and weight gain. in this blog i share my experience of how I manage my weight and my top tips to help you navigate through your weight loss journey .

Protein is having a moment, with boosted products popping up everywhere, but while it’s essential for muscle growth, hormone production, and cellular function, many people are overlooking fibre, which, though not strictly necessary for survival, plays a vital role in gut health, disease prevention, and even mental wellbeing. While the minimum protein requirement is important, fibre deserves equal attention for its ability to support digestion, feed the microbiome, and reduce risks of bowel cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and more. Dietitian Nadia suggests easy ways to up your fibre: mix raspberries and chia into yoghurt, snack on veggie sticks and nuts, keep skins on fruits and veggies, enjoy oats weekly, and choose products with added fibre if needed, because thriving, not just surviving, means nourishing your body with both protein and fibre.

Medication for weight loss (GPL-1) is on the rise as it can be a effective in helping people lose weight by suppressing the appetite. New research has shown that 20% of people are likely to get nutritional deficiencies at 12 months post taking these injectables. When you’re eating less, it becomes even more important to make sure your meals are nutrient-dense and balanced, so you're getting enough protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals to meet the requirements at your stage in life, activity level and personal goals.

Are you following or planning to follow the Carnivore diet. This is the next FAD diet, we hear is becoming popular. Before you begin on this dietary lifestyle pattern, there is things you should know about. Check out our latest blog on the debunking the myths surround the Carnivore diet and its nutritional concerns!

Children need to be guidance and shown balance with healthy eating. Especially around festive days like Halloween. See our top tips for Healthy Eating for your child during Halloween!!