Many of you will know I run an Association for Nutrition endorsed CPD training on Delivering 1-1 Nutrition Consultations. I started providing this training as lots of graduates asked me how to go about doing it. I have been delivering 1-1 consultations since 2008 and built the training on best practice and experience. People skillsContinue reading “Essential skills for nutritionists who offer 1-1 nutrition consultations”
Author Archives: Aliya Porter
2024 in review: A year in the life of a freelance Registered Nutritionist
2024 has been a tough year personally as I have watched some of the people closest to me suffer with ill health in serious and life impacting ways. I need to recognise getting through 2024 was an achievement, let alone managing to work. BUT, 2024 was also the year I became an award winning RegisteredContinue reading “2024 in review: A year in the life of a freelance Registered Nutritionist”
Top tips for planning your food at Christmas
Yes, perhaps predictably the first tip to plan Christmas food without spending a fortune is to ACTUALLY plan! Planning involves looking at everything you need, not just the main meal. If this is something you find hard, drop me a message and I can send you a link to some further tips. Yes, turkey isContinue reading “Top tips for planning your food at Christmas”
What happens in a 1-1 nutrition consultation?
Ever thought about booking a consultation with a nutritionist but wasn’t sure what it would involve? When I say, “I’m a Registered Nutritionist”, you might immediately start thinking weight loss, or the food police. But is that actually true? Who actually needs a nutritionist – is it just people who want to lose weight? WhoContinue reading “What happens in a 1-1 nutrition consultation?”
How to use AI as a nutritionist
AI (artificial intelligence) is has been around for a while but it has had a massive boost in popularity in the last couple of years. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, “there is no universal definition of artificial intelligence (AI). AI is generally considered to be a discipline of computer science that is aimedContinue reading “How to use AI as a nutritionist”
Nutrition for exams: Can what I eat really make a difference to my exam grades?
I have recently written an article for NHD magazine on the science behind the food messages when it comes to revision. Read the full article here https://www.nhdmag.co.uk/nutrition-for-exams. In short, it’s not just what we eat in the days running up to exams that makes a difference but our longer term diet. Diet is important toContinue reading “Nutrition for exams: Can what I eat really make a difference to my exam grades?”
Handy guide: What is CPD and how to find nutrition CPD
CPD stands for continuing professional development. What does that mean? It is learning undertaken to extend your knowledge, understanding, skills or experience in your given profession. Notice it isn’t just knowledge. So for example it could be work shadowing to extend your proficiency or training in a particular skill like anthropometry. It might not beContinue reading “Handy guide: What is CPD and how to find nutrition CPD”
How to eat well for a healthy heart
Do you value your heart? Do you want to be active and be able to do all the things you want to? Having a healthy heart is a vital part of keeping well. As we get older we are more at risk of heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. ThisContinue reading “How to eat well for a healthy heart”
Do it well: 10 simple Veganuary tips from a nutritionist
Following Veganuary? I’ve been sharing tips throughout January on Instagram and Facebook about how to do this safely and well. Here they are in one place to refer back to. Don’t forget to give me a follow on social media for more food tips throughout the year. Tip 1 – Myth Bust Myth – aContinue reading “Do it well: 10 simple Veganuary tips from a nutritionist”
2023 in review: A year in the life of a freelance Registered Nutritionist
2023 has been busy! 2 highlights for me this year: Being part of the small team which created the Association for Nutrition ANutr Development Framework – a support framework which helps Registered Associate Nutritionists as they begin their careers in nutrition and then develop a specialism to transfer to Registered Nutritionists (RNutr). Having supported manyContinue reading “2023 in review: A year in the life of a freelance Registered Nutritionist”