General Nutrition

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: How dietary intervention can help

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, also known as PCOS, has been a common problem that I have come across here in the Middle East. It affects women of reproductive age (between late adolescence & menopause) and is characterised by a combination of problems: Irregular periods (usually less frequent) Acne

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Eating Disorders: Under the Radar & Under-diagnosed

How often do you compare yourself to others in terms of appearance and weight? How often does the talk of weight come up in a conversation? How often have you tried to lose weight striving to look better rather than feel and be healthy? We have become

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Diet Myths Uncovered

We’ve heard them all! The Dos & Don’ts of weight management & healthy eating but what is fact & false?  The nutrition misinformation out there is endless and misleading which often leads to unnecessary restrictions & nutritional imbalances.  Common myths are usually created out of incorrect conclusions

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Food & Mood: Is there a Connection?

Food & Mood: Is there a Connection? Over the past few years, scientific research has explored the link between food and mental health giving us more insight on how certain foods can affect our mood. More studies are now showing a link between diet & mental health

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Nutrition on the Go: How to Keep Your Engine Running!

Leading a busy and hectic life definitely takes its toll on your body. Now, most of us do know the reasons behind our lack of energy where our bodies are almost at a state of breaking down. Fatigue and lack of energy can definitely be traced back to

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Food Sabotage! How You Could Be Harming Your Diet…

Some common foods that we include in our diet on a daily basis could be causing more harm than good. Now, incorporating these foods is OK however, it all comes down to frequency and portion size. Here are a few common foods that may be sabotaging your

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Summa-summa-summatime!

For a lot of you, it’s Summer time! Your bags are all packed, or you’re in the process of planning your getaway (me included!). Trying to eat & drink sensibly while you’re on holidays can be quite difficult if not impossible at times! If you’re visiting new

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World Cup Munchies!

 Yes, it’s finally world cup frenzy! It is that time of year where we breathe, eat and drink football aka the time where crisps, beer, chicken wings and you name it are always on the menu! And I must admit, even for a dietitian, that menu can

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Going Gluten Free – The Basics

If you have been newly diagnosed with Coeliac Disease or know someone that has, this post will hopefully give you a little insight on the ins and outs of going on a gluten free diet. Other than those with Coeliac disease, some might have to go on

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Beat the -3 o'clockitis- !

It’s between 3 & 4pm and you get to a point where your brain shuts down, you start seeing fluffy pillows everywhere and the idea of just resting your head on your desk for a while becomes more and more appealing…This, my friends, is what I would

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