Author Archives: Aliya Porter

Eatwell Plate becomes the Eatwell Guide

Last month the plate diagram, which shows us what a healthy, balanced diet looks like, changed. The new ‘Eatwell Guide’ is: The change was a result of a review of the latest scientific research as well as consultation with professionals. On the new plate the fruit and vegetables section is slightly bigger than before –Continue reading “Eatwell Plate becomes the Eatwell Guide”

Living on the FODMAP diet

The FODMAP diet is a diet which can reduce the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). FODMAP stands for: Fermentable Oligosaccharides (eg. Fructans and Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) – eg in Artichokes (Globe), Artichokes(Jerusalem), Garlic (in large amounts), Leek, Onion (brown, white, Spanish, onion powder), Spring Onion (white part), Shallots, Wheat (in large amounts), Rye (in large amounts),Continue reading “Living on the FODMAP diet”

Nutrition – food for thought

November is always a busy month for me. I attended Food Matters Live at Excel and had the chance to hear some great evidence based talks from researchers and practitioners in the world of food. It was good to see some great innovations being showcased too, (cauliflower rice in microwaveable pouches, seaweed tagliatelle, juice gelsContinue reading “Nutrition – food for thought”

The white stuff – are you getting enough calcium?

Globally, 1 in 3 women over 50 and 1 in 5 men over 50 will have a fracture due to osteoporosis or brittle bone disease. Prevention is not as hard as you might think. Encourage our teenagers and young adults to reach ‘peak bone mass’ by having enough calcium as their skeletons grow Do load bearingContinue reading “The white stuff – are you getting enough calcium?”

New recommendations for sugar and fibre by SACN

New recommendations have been made by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition. “It is recommended that the average population intake of dietary fibre for children aged 2 to 5 years should approximate 15g/day, for children aged 5 to 11 years 20g/day, for children aged 11 to 16 years 25 g/day and for adolescents aged 16Continue reading “New recommendations for sugar and fibre by SACN”

Same upbringing, very different food habits

My two sons (so not a randomised controlled trial) have been raised with the same nutritional background but they are very different in their food choices. I have always been of the opinion that you should not change your own healthy eating habits to make way for the kids desire for pizza, pasta fried foodsContinue reading “Same upbringing, very different food habits”

Better Nutrition, Better Health Manifesto Call

Better Nutrition – Better Health A manifesto call from the Association for Nutrition. Please help by emailing your MP about it. A template letter is on the AfN website The Association for Nutrition calls on all political parties to make nutrition-related health a key priority for the forthcoming parliament. The cost to the NHS ofContinue reading “Better Nutrition, Better Health Manifesto Call”