A new study in The Lancet has found that a poor diet is more deadly than tobacco. Unhealthy eating now accounts for 11 million deaths worldwide, (compared with 8 million tobacco deaths) mostly as a result of heart disease, followed by cancers and Type 2 diabetes.

The study found that these deaths were associated with diets low in whole grains, fruits, nuts, seeds and omega-3 fatty acids

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The Sainsbury’s ‘Waste Less, Save More, Eat Well’ recipe book which I wrote was featured as  a case study on the British Dietetic Association’s website during this year’s Dietitians Week highlighting how dietitians ‘Do Prevention’.

Day 3 of the campaign focused on Public Health and Primary Prevention, looking at how registered dietitians work with populations and prevent conditions such as malnutrition,  Read More

I was pleasantly surprised earlier today to discover that I have been awarded the British Dietetic Association’s Roll of Honour Award in recognition of my work on the Nutrition and Hydration Digest.

The most interesting part is that I didn’t even know that I was nominated! The Digest is one of the five key documents forming national  Read More

I have developed a recipe book promoting affordable healthy eating and food waste reduction messages for the Sainsbury’s £10 million Waste Less, Save More campaign.

Working in partnership with the Hubbub Foundation, Sainsbury’s and Southwark Council, I developed, researched, wrote and curated recipes and created an accompanying meal plan based on these recipes. The book also features food waste reduction and food safety advice.  Read More

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The other day while waiting to pay for some items at my favourite makeup store, I found myself pondering on how many women were just as interested in their inner beauty as they were their outer beauty.

The brightly lit store was buzzing with women of all ages busy trying on and admiring the variety of makeup on offer. Even more Read More

Here’s wishing all my clients and fans (old and new) the very best compliments of this special season. May the light of Christ, the true Gift of christmas brighten your world this season and always. Have a wonderful Christmas!

Came across this rather interesting infographic and had to share…

I came across this poster at my local library the other day. I must confess – I love to read! One of my ways of relaxing is with a good book – nothing beats a great plot and storyline. Or new knowledge in an area of interest.

I’ve been known to visit friends, discover their Read More