When you get in your car, you fasten your seat belt, because it is safer to have one on. When you cross a road, you check there are no cars coming, because it is safer then just walking out. So, why do we insist in taking advice from people who may do more harm thanContinue reading “10 reasons you are safe with a Registered Nutritionist”
Author Archives: Aliya Porter
Happy New Year!
Here are some tips for a healthier new year. The article was written in a south Manchester magazine called Open Up. Enjoy 2017 🙂
Should we go nuts this Christmas?
A systematic review of the evidence found in 20 studies (29 publications) by researchers at Imperial College London published today in BioMed Central revealed statistically significant reductions in risk of diseases such as cancer, stroke, coronary heart disease and diabetes in people who ate more than 20g a day of nuts. Whilst there could be a numberContinue reading “Should we go nuts this Christmas?”
Fussy eating
A recent study by a student at UCL suggested that there was a genetic link to fussy eating. Although the study looks like quite a good one but where does this leave parents? Do we just put it down to genes and move on? Surely we still have to intervene? There are lots of things weContinue reading “Fussy eating”
Prices of food to rise?
When the Governor of the Bank of England announces that food prices are likely to rise (due largely to the uncertainty surrounding Brexit), we might ask ourselves how we will meet this challenge. Will we spend less on other things or will we save less? Perhaps it is time for us all to learn someContinue reading “Prices of food to rise?”
‘Pack to School’ – more healthy eating tips for packed lunches
You may have seen my article in Open Up, a community magazine in south Manchester. If you haven’t, read the full article here Here are some more ideas for healthy lunches. Choose something from each of these categories 1) Bread, cereals and potatoes Sliced bread, pitta bread Bread roll Chapatis, tortilla wraps, naan Muffins, scones, oatContinue reading “‘Pack to School’ – more healthy eating tips for packed lunches”
Off to university? Key skills to go with
So you are off to university…there is so much to think about; where you will live, which clubs/societies to join, which pieces of technology you really need to do your course, how to make friends, how to stay safe…the list seems endless. Rarely though do we give a thought to the skills which would beContinue reading “Off to university? Key skills to go with”
New advice about vitamin D
Vitamin D is needed for the protection (and growth in children) of muscles and bones. It is needed to help the body absorb calcium. There is also growing evidence that it can protect against some long term health conditions. The long and short of it is, it is a vital nutrient. The Scientific Advisory CommitteeContinue reading “New advice about vitamin D”
FODMAP friendly egg fried rice
Here is another recipe for those on the FODMAP diet. Quick and easy. Ready in 20 minutes. I would love to know what you think of it. FODMAP friendly egg fried rice Serves 3-4 people Ingredients 250g basmati rice 1 head of pak choi, cut into chunks 1 red pepper, diced 200g frozen peas 8Continue reading “FODMAP friendly egg fried rice”
FODMAP friendly chicken curry
1 aubergine 500g pack of skinless and boneless chicken thighs (cut into bite size pieces) 400g tinned chopped tomatoes 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp coriander seeds 2 tsp garam masala (with no onion or garlic) 1 tsp ginger powder 1/2 tsp turmeric black pepper 2 tbsp vegetable oil Wash andContinue reading “FODMAP friendly chicken curry”