BSC Medical Honours Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, BA degree majoring in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics (HKE) and Psychology, International Olympic Committee Diploma in Sports Nutrition.
My primary interests are in general healthy eating, weight loss, sports nutrition, disordered eating and cancer nutrition.
As I learn more about nutrigenomics I can’t help but bring these healthy foods into my kitchen and experiment with them to make nutrient packed meals such as this red beetroot and quinoa antioxidant salad. Beetroot contains anthocyanin which is a strong […]
‘Personalised medicine is an emerging practice that uses an individual’s genetics to guide the prevention of disease and injury, and personalise nutrition and training strategies ‘. As a dietician, my job is to help clients achieve …
What is energy and why do we need to balance it? Energy is what fuels us for the day, whether we are going for a run or just working at a desk. We consume energy …
Protein is an essential macronutrient in the diet. 1 gram provides us with 4 kcal of energy and is made up of 20 different amino acids. These amino acids are joined together to form muscle, hormones, enzymes, DNA, …
Not only is this a common question but it is also an assumption among people that eating foods containing any form of sugar is going to feed cancer. Family members, friends, acquaintances and others are telling people with …
Sugar has suddenly developed a very bad reputation, and for good reason. It is extremely energy dence with little/no nutritional value. It is easily consumed in large quantities without making us feel full or satisfied …
BSC Medical Honours Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, BA degree majoring in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics (HKE) and Psychology, International Olympic Committee Diploma in Sports Nutrition.