Posts Tagged ‘Dietetics’
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and how can a dietitian help?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is characterised by gastrointestinal symptoms and is only diagnosed after the exclusion of other gastrointestinal diseases, such as coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBS is diagnosed in approximately 15% of the population but is thought to be higher as diagnosis and treatment are challenging. IBS can significantly impact a…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about coffee and Health
Coffee. Morning Brown. Many of us love it. Some of us fear it. It’s one of the mostly commonly consumed beverages on the planet, therefore any health effects are on a population scale. Coffee has connotations with negative health. “I really need to cut down on my coffee” or “ I decided to quit coffee”…
Read MoreThe impacts of poor body image and how a dietitian can help
What is body image? Body image is a combination of the thoughts and feelings that you have about your body. Feelings can move between positive and negative experiences. It is influenced by internal factors (someone’s personality, perception of themselves and expectations) and external factors (media, family members, friends and social pressures). Is body image a…
Read MoreStaff profile: Rowan Davison, Ethos Health Accredited Practising Dietitian
Describe your role in one sentence. To provide nutrition information and develop strategies in collaboration with consumers to support improvements in various areas of health. What’s the best part of your job? Witnessing improvements in the health of consumers through empowering change. I also like that in my role I never stop learning! What do…
Read MoreIron, and why it’s so important
What is iron Iron is a mineral that is essential for many bodily processes including immune function and transporting oxygen around the body in our blood. Iron is vital for energy and if insufficient intake can contribute to fatigue and even development of anaemia. Being an essential nutrient, we need to consume iron in food.…
Read MoreBuild your own Poke Bowl
Need a simple meal idea? Then look no further, you’ve got to try building your own poke bowl. Perfect for a group meal with a big plate of toppings or a simple meal prep idea. All you need to do is cook some rice or rice noodles, cook a protein or use a precooked protein,…
Read MorePCOS and Nutrition
What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition affecting women’s reproductive hormones, ovaries and the process of ovulation. PCOS is prevalent in 10-15% of women and up to 70% experience insulin resistance. Insulin is the hormone responsible for transporting glucose into our cells for energy. Insulin resistance occurs when the body does not…
Read MoreSports Nutrition: Improving your performance
Good nutrition can significantly improve sporting performance, just as poor nutrition can hinder it. A sports nutrition plan enables everyone from weekend warriors to elite athletes understand how their dietary intake affects performance in training and competition. Learn more about some of the most important aspects of sports nutrition, including: • Nutritional adequacy• Carbohydrate –…
Read MoreFamily-style meals
Are family-style serves the secret to calmer mealtimes? Feeding children can be challenging at the best of times but if mealtimes have become a constant battle in your house, it’s worth considering serving meals ‘family-style’. This approach to feeding families can help reduce the stress for everyone in the house and bring back calm to…
Read MoreFood and mood, how does diet impact our mental health?
Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health conditions worldwide, and a major contributor to the global burden of disease. Throughout this blog we will explore how mood and food are related, and what diets might help improve our mental health. Anxiety is a state of fear or tension without an obvious trigger that…
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