Making evidence-based nutrition info even easier to reach with new video content released every 2 weeks!
What is Cholesterol?
Why do we worry about cholesterol levels? What are the different types of cholesterol we have? And what can we do about our cholesterol levels with our diet and lifestyle?
What is fibre? How much fibre should I be eating?
What is fibre? How much fibre should I be eating? In today’s video I will be delving into more detail about the incredibly important role that fibre plays in our diet.
Lets stop ignoring constipation! Dietitian shares her “Constipation Triangle”.
What causes constipation? What can I do with my diet to help relieve constipation? And are there any foods which can reduce my risk of getting constipated?
How have our diets changed due to the COVID-19 lockdown?
In this video, I will be looking at some key research that is emerging on just exactly how our diets have changed as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Diet and PCOS: A snapshot of the key diet and lifestyle factors.
How can my diet affect my Polycystic ovary Syndrome? Should I be eating more or less carbs? And which supplements should I consider taking?
A day in the life of a hospital dietitian.
Ever wondered what a hospital dietitian does on a normal day? How do we know what patients to see? What goes on behind the scenes of a dietitian review?
What is it like to work as a dietitian?
Am I happy in my job as a dietitian? Where do dietitians work? And are students paid during their dietetic placements?
4 tips for easier family mealtimes – Because we know they aren’t always simple.
We will explore some of the difficulties families face in gathering their gang around the table. We will also look at some ideas on how to make these mealtimes easier!
The 5 keys to a healthy family meal-time!
In today’s video, I will
explore how to get the most out of our family meals, and how to boost all those
benefits I discussed before!
The surprising benefits of family meal times on your mind, diet and weight!
How important is family meal time? Do you get a chance yourself to sit down with your family for regular family meals?
Vitamin C 101: What is it? How much should we get?
What is vitamin C? What is vitamin C good for? How much vitamin C should I be eating? Where can we find it in our diet? And what may happen if my vitamin C levels are low?
The 7 evidence-based tips to help keep your immune system healthy with diet during the Corona Virus Pandemic
Are there any foods that can help me boost my immune system?
Intuitive cooking 101: the 6 easy steps to help you trust your intuition in the kitchen
Are you afraid to cook without a recipe, but eager to start trusting your gut more when it comes to cooking? Well guys, I’ve been there with you. In today’s video I will share my 6 steps to intuitive cooking success!
Vitamin D 101: What is Vitamin D? Dietitian explains uses, deficiency, sources and supplements.
What is Vitamin D good for? What is my recommended intake of vitamin D? What happens when your vitamin D is low? And what foods are high in vitamin D?
The difference between flexitarians, vegetarians & vegans
What are the different types of vegetarian diets? And do all vegetarians avoid the same foods?
17 Proven Ways to Reduce Bloating
What causes bloating in our stomachs? How can I relieve bloating through my diet? And are there any specific foods that can cause or relieve bloating?
Didititian’s Foodie Travel Diary – Acai
Acai – from breakfasts to desserts, and from savoury to sweet – this little purple berry has truly packed a punch in a huge variety of forms.
Didi’s 2019 Holiday Wishes and Thank You’s
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! As 2019 draws to an end, I would like to thank you all for your support over the past year.
Best Sustainable Foodie Gift Ideas
What will I get my foodie friend for Christmas? Are you looking for thoughtful gift ideas for the food loving sister, uncle, mother and partner in your life? And are you looking to shop more sustainably this year?
Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables
Eat your 5 a day! Or was it 7 a day? And should I eat more fruits, or more vegetables? Which are the best veg and fruits to eat? And what makes Fruits and vegetables so important that they now make up the entire base of the food pyramid?
Weight loss Diets and Dietary Supplements: Your questions answered
Over the past two weeks I have encouraged you guys to send on your questions to me about diets and supplements. Thank you so much to everyone who got in touch!
Diet supplements: Which should I take?
The use of dietary supplements is on the rise. So what do we take these supplements for, and what is the evidence behind them? Let’s take a closer look today to see if they really are worth the hype (and the ever growing cost).
Fad diets: the good and the bad.
If a diet out there was able to deliver on their promises of “fast, safe, sustainable and simple” weight loss, then believe me – dietitians would be right on it! Let’s take a brief look at some of the more popular fad diets out there, and review what the fuss is all about.
Crash/ Fad Diet Culture
In today’s video I cover some of the facts and myths about fad diets. I’ll also delve a little into the risks and benefits of trying different diets and I will share some of my top non-fad diet tips to help you eat a healthier diet!
Dietitian’s Favourite Healthy Summer Food Inspirations
Don’t you just love the taste of summer! It’s definitely my favourite time of year when it comes all things food! Want to hear why? Well I’m dying to share some of my top reasons why summer is my favourite foodie time of the year!
Dietitian’s top food poisoning prevention tips!
Did you know that during summer, food poisoning levels almost triple? Whether you stay home or travel abroad, when the temperatures rise, food poisoning risk rises with it.
Travel tips for long train/ plane/ bus/ car trips
In today’s video, I will share my top 8 diet/food travel tips to help you get through your long journey without needing a full day to recover from your journey when you finally arrive!
Top 11 hacks for a healthy holiday!
Have you been on your holidays yet this year, or are you about to head off in the next little while? While I know that a health buzz often happens BEFORE the holiday, there are many healthy habits that you can keep up while away!
Summer Health Hacks
Summer is well and truly here, and its a fantastic time of the year to turn your focus to keeping fit and healthy! Whether you’re staying in the country this year, or jetting off to somewhere exotic, lets take a look at how we can use this sunny time of year to our advantage.
Top 12 tips to help you sleep better
Desperately trying to find out how to get to sleep faster and sleep better? Finding it hard to fall asleep when your head finally hits the pillow? Today we will look at the top 12 tips that sleep experts recommend to help you get better night’s sleep!
The link between Diet and Sleep
Do poor dietary habits cause difficulties with sleeping, or does a lack of sleep cause poor diet choices? Today we will take a look at how we can fuel our sleep with the right food!
Boost your energy levels with good food!
Ever wake up in the morning ready to get back to sleep? Well you’re not alone! In today’s video, we will look at how to fuel our energy levels with healthy nutrition.
What foods do I need to avoid on the low FODMAP diet?
In this video, we will turn our eye to phase 1 of the low FODMAP diet. And its possibly the most complicated phase at that – the elimination phase.
What is the low FODMAP diet?
What is the Low FODMAP diet? What does the word FODMAP stand for, and what is involved if I would like to follow this diet? Today we will turn our eye to the often life changing low FODMAP diet.
17 Surprising Ways to Improve your IBS Symptoms
Have you or a loved been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome? Are you wondering what you can do yourself, at home, with your diet and lifestyle to help you manage your IBS?
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
What is irritable bowel syndrome (often known as IBS)? What are the symptoms of IBS and what causes it? And does diet play a role in irritable bowel syndrome? If so, how CAN I use my diet to find relief?
Diet Research: Promoting a healthy diet for the world
An article published in the Lancet this week set headlines alight: “One in five people is eating themselves to death!” I will help you understand the story behind the headlines.
Home-grown Rhubarb – from Potted Root to Healthy Crumble!
From potting my rhubarb root, to growing rhubarb stalks, to harvesting and finally preparing a delicious rhubarb crumble – It has been a fantastic journey!
What is a dietitian?
What is a Dietitian? What is their role and what do they do? And why would a doctor refer me to a dietitian when I am not trying to lose weight?
What are Carbohydrates?
What is the meaning of carbohydrates? And are they good or bad? In this video, we will explore the role of carbs in our diets, go through the science of carbohydrate metabolism and help you make healthier decisions every day!
Healthy Eating: When well and unwell
Today we will take a look at two aspects of nutrition that I have worked with in depth so far in my career – Eating for weight gain and weight loss!
Lets talk Protein!
Protein – From bars to shakes, we are told from every angle that protein is the way forward when you work out. And with the growing vegetarian and vegan population, how can we make sure we get enough protein?
Lets talk about Fat!
Fats – Are they our friend or foe?
Fats are an important component of our diet. Yet many of my clients come to me feeling confused about whether to restrict or indulge on fatty foods.
What are Nutrients?
What are nutrients? And which nutrients do we need to help us stay healthy? While we all eat food, and most of us have a good idea of what a healthy diet looks like, its important to know WHY we recommend for you to eat that way!
Motivation: From paper plan to action plan
Today I will be helping you to move from a paper plan, to an action plan, with some practical tips that I have used with many of my clients to help them achieve healthier diets and more active lives.
Importance of Breakfast: Will it help you lose or gain weight?
Breakfast. Most important meal of the day, or should we now skip just skip it to help us lose some weight? In this video I will help us make sense of the study that caused a bit of an uproar this year.
10 Habits for a healthier life!
Are you trying to lose weight, but need some inspiration? Sick of following radical diets that have caught you up in a yo-yo diet hell? I will be sharing some surprisingly simple healthy eating habits that research shows will help you bust the diet cycle forever.
Learn to set goals that will ACTUALLY change your health
Do you want to learn to set goals that will actually make a difference to your health? Well keep watching!
Get your motivation right, and a healthy life will follow
Didi takes a look at motivation, and how to find it! Come along on a journey of not just New Year’s resolutions or summer goals, but LIFETIME solutions!