Spot the portion difference between the halloumi salad on the left (1/2 a pack) and the right (full pack). It may not look it, but there’s almost a 350kcal difference between the two!
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With COVID-19 shaking our lives up, we are all having to find new routines or create our own routine when working from home. Here’s some of the ways that I use (and am currently reminding myself about) to find and maintain routine amongst chaos.
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Some say you should always eat before a training session, others praise the benefits of fasted cardio. Is there a best approach and should you eat before training?
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One of the first steps I have all clients do before we start working together is to complete a thorough food, mood and training diary of their current nutritional intake to establish a baseline.
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Peanut butter is NOT an effective source of protein. Peanut butter is delicious, but it is not smart to use it as your main source of plant protein unless your goal is to gain weight.
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Why are sweet potatoes considered 'good' while the humble white potato gets a bad rap? Sweet potatoes contain more vitamin A and have a higher carb and sugar content (as the name implies) but overall nutritionally they are very similar when you look at the bigger picture of what you eat on a daily basis.
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Haribo vs energy gels. Which would you choose?
Did you know that 25g of Haribo provides pretty much the same energy and carbs as a gel? Perhaps not the most ideal food to be snacking on while watching Netflix!
Psyllium is a natural plant that has many health benefits for bowel health, heart health and can improve the texture of gluten free baking. Here are some reasons why you should be incorporating psyllium into your daily diet.
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Lockdown life isn't easy when you're trying to work and be productive. Trust me. What started with 14 days here in Girona has turned into 37 days of total lockdown being stuck indoors, with no clear release in sight. Here's my advice on how to survive lockdown, work from home and be relatively productive without going (too) crazy.
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How quickly are you eating your meals? We've all been there where we started snacking on something mindlessly and before we realised it the whole packet is gone. Ignorance is bliss... but it can be seriously underminding us.
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With over 10 years experience working as a dietitian, I reflect upon some of the key things I have learnt over the years both personally and professionally.
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One of the most frequent questions I receive from newly graduated dietitians, or those in their final year of study is for advice on how to get ahead and get that first job. Here are some of my top tips and pieces of career advice for new dietitians.
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When the Eatwell guide (previously the Eatwell plate) was relaunched, to say I was unimpressed is probably an understatement. Here I discuss a few of the reasons why I feel it's time to leave the Eatwell plate behind and focus our energies and attentions elsewhere to inspire change.
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Energy requirements are calculated by combining resting metabolic rate (RMR) together with an activity factor which measures how active you are. The more active you are, the more energy your body requires on top of RMR. Even if you are fairly sedentary, your body will still require additional energy to walk around, sit, stand, digest food and many other things.
Read MoreGarcinia Cambogia supplements come with some major claims, but is it really a miracle weight loss supplement?
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It's becoming increasingly popular to go gluten free to try lose a few kilos. But is it the gluten specifically or other factors causing any shift on the scales?
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