Diet and Lifestyle Therapy

31/08/2026

Apparently, ChatGPT has been getting quite good at describing people… so I thought I’d see what it had to say about me 😂

It got quite a lot right...

Curious.
Thoughtful.
A little bit rebellious.
A bit of an overthinker.

Interested in the science, but equally interested in whether any of it actually works in real life.

Because that's really what I keep coming back to with nutrition.

I’m less interested in telling people how to optimise every aspect of their health, and much more interested in helping people make good choices in the imperfect, busy, messy reality of everyday life.

And perhaps the slightly rebellious bit is important too - I don't think we should automatically accept every health claim, every trend or every “rule” we're given.

Ask questions. Look at the evidence. Think critically. And find what works for you.

That's certainly what I'm trying to do and how I work with my clients. ❤️

31/08/2026

Thanks Brainz Magazine for sharing my article.

The holidays got me thinking about pleasure vs happiness, the modern food environment and whether we put too much emphasis on individual responsibility when the choices around us are influencing us every day.

A slightly bigger conversation than my usual nutrition posts, but one I think is really worth having 💚

Childhood is a once-in-a-lifetime window for growth, yet by the age of seven, children in the UK get around 60% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, raising important questions about the...

28/08/2026

What if the problem isn't simply what we're choosing to eat, but the environment we're choosing it in?

Coming back from holiday has got me thinking about the difference between 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀.

Good food, sunshine, family, laughter, a slower pace. These are the things that make life feel good.

Food can bring pleasure too. But pleasure isn't the same as happiness.

And yet we're surrounded by a food environment designed to encourage consumption.

So why, when our health suffers, do we so often ask - Why didn't they make better choices?

𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘂𝘂𝗺

That's the question behind my latest Brainz Magazine article - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 (link in bio)

Inspired in part by revisiting Robert Lustig's work on pleasure, happiness and the modern food environment, I explore why improving health requires more than simply telling people to make better choices.

Perhaps we need both personal responsibility and systemic change.

What do you think?

24/08/2026

After extensive field research this summer, here is my professional assessment of what makes a great holiday. I can confirm these ingredients work remarkably well.

📵 Time away from phones, emails and social media
❤️ Quality time with the people you love
☀️ Sunshine
😴 Proper rest, relaxation and downtime
🌍 New adventures
🍽️ Food. Glorious food. Shared meals, local treats and enjoying every mouthful without overthinking it.

As someone studying Nutritional Therapy, you might expect me to spend my holidays analysing every menu and worrying about nutritional perfection.

The reality? Some of the healthiest moments of the summer had nothing to do with protein targets, fibre grams, whether I ate dessert or enjoyed a glass of w**e.

Health isn't built by a single meal, a week away or a few holiday treats. It's shaped by what we do most of the time. And for many of us, the healthiest thing we can do is relax, be present and enjoy the experience.

Nutrition matters, of course. I wouldn't be so passionate about it if I didn't believe in its importance. But so does laughter, connection, rest, exploration and making memories around a table with the people you love.

As I head into the * final year * 🙌 of my Nutritional Therapy degree and return to supporting clients after a wonderful summer break, I'm reminded that good health isn't about perfection. It's about building habits that work in real life.

What would be on your list of holiday essentials?

If you'd like support with your health and nutrition goals, I'd love to hear from you. Visit www.dietandlifestyletherapy.com to find out more.

26/07/2026

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17/07/2026

As another academic year comes to an end, it felt like the perfect time to pause and reflect.

It's been a really good year, and I don't take that for granted because I know they aren't all like this.

So, before I switch off for the summer, I wanted to celebrate the journey.

This year wasn't about going viral it was about:

- learning
- growing
- beginning again
- becoming the practitioner I want to be

And hopefully making a positive difference along the way ✨

It was about stepping outside my comfort zone.
📚 Studying.
🎤 Speaking.
✍️ Writing.
🤝 Connecting.
💚 Helping.
🌱 Building.

Alongside another year of my Nutritional Therapy degree with ...

I've had the privilege of delivering workshops, writing articles for , supporting clients, collaborations with and sharing evidence-based nutrition with parents, schools and workplaces.

I've also discovered that running a business means constantly learning new skills - from creating content in Canva and navigating social media to building a website and finding my own voice.

This year reminded me that confidence doesn't come before you start - it grows every time you choose to keep showing up.

Now it's time to practise what I preach: to pause, recharge and spend some quality time with my family.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged, collaborated with and trusted me this year. I'm incredibly grateful, and I'm looking forward to what's next.

Wishing you all a wonderful summer. See you soon! ☀️

14/07/2026

Thanks for promoting my article Brainz Magazine It's a topic I'm really passionate about. Our children really do deserve better 🙏❤️

Childhood is a once-in-a-lifetime window for growth, yet by the age of seven, children in the UK get around 60% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, raising important questions about the...

07/07/2026

The 'Big Food industry' has transformed our children's food environment - and most of us didn't even notice it happening.

The food our children are growing up with is dramatically different from the food many of us grew up eating.

Over the last 40 years, ultra-processed foods have become the norm, products have been engineered to be incredibly appealing, marketing to children has exploded, and busy families have been left navigating an environment where the easiest choice isn't always the healthiest.

In my latest Brainz Magazine article, I explore:

✨ How childhood nutrition has changed over the past four decades
✨ Why this matters for children's health, energy, mood and development
✨ Practical, realistic ways families can make positive changes—without striving for perfection.

If you're a parent, grandparent, teacher or anyone who cares about children's health and wellbeing, I genuinely believe this is a must-read.

This isn't about blaming parents. In fact, it's the opposite.

Parents today are raising children in a food environment unlike any previous generation. Understanding that environment is the first step towards making informed choices and creating healthier habits that last.

I'd love to hear your thoughts. Does modern life make healthy choices more difficult for our kids?

🔗 Read the full article via the link in my bio (or check out today's stories).

30/06/2026

Such a swot I know 🤓 but today I was revising my third-year notes on cardiovascular health.

Like many people, I used to think heart disease was mainly about cholesterol.

What I'm learning is that the science is far more nuanced.

Researchers are increasingly looking at things like:
🫀 The health of our blood vessels (the endothelium)
🩸 Nitric oxide and how it supports healthy circulation
🛡️ The glycocalyx – a microscopic protective layer lining our blood vessels
🍽️ Insulin resistance and metabolic health
🔥 The role of chronic inflammation

It's not that cholesterol is no longer important. Rather, our understanding of cardiovascular disease has become much more sophisticated. These processes all interact over many years to influence our long-term health.

What I find encouraging is that many of the habits that support these systems are the same ones we already know are good for us:

✔ Moving our bodies regularly
✔ Eating a nutrient-rich diet
✔ Prioritising sleep
✔ Managing stress
✔ Not smoking
✔ Looking after our metabolic health

Science doesn't stand still. Every year adds another piece to the puzzle, and it reinforces the importance of staying curious and open to new evidence.

23/06/2026

🥦 Broccoli Salad recipe handed to me by a good friend – simple, crunchy and packed with goodness!

The perfect summer side dish, lunchbox addition or BBQ salad.

✨ You'll need:
• 450g broccoli, chopped into small florets
• 50g red onion, finely diced
• 50g dried cranberries
• 60g almonds, roughly chopped
• 65g pumpkin seeds

For the dressing:
• 45ml extra virgin olive oil
• 45g mayonnaise
• 22ml apple c***r vinegar
• 10g Dijon mustard
• 7g maple syrup or honey
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Pinch of sea salt

Simply whisk the dressing together, toss through the salad ingredients and leave to chill for 15–30 minutes before serving.

🥦 Rich in fibre
💚 Packed with vitamins and minerals
🌱 Full of healthy fats from nuts and seeds