This morning I was approached by BBC Radio Scotland to give my thought on raising obesity rates in Scotland. It was an incredible discussion, hosting university researchers, professors, obesity specialists and people with lived experience. Listen here When the latest Public Health Scotland figures came out showing that two in three adults in Scotland are now overweight or obese, the…
Snacking often gets a bad rap in the world of nutrition, but let’s flip the script and dive into how strategic snacking can be a game-changer for blood sugar regulation and weight loss. As a multi-award-winning nutritionist, I’ve seen first hand how embracing the B.A.D. (Balanced, Authentic, Deserving) philosophy can transform lives. So, let’s break it down. The Science of…
We’re all familiar with inflammation – that swelling and redness that appears after an injury or illness. But did you know that there’s a stealthier form of inflammation, called chronic inflammation, that can silently wreak havoc on your body, including your weight and hormones? The Hormonal Domino Effect Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, regulating numerous bodily functions, including appetite,…
1 in 10 of us may be affected by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). This hormonal disorder can cause a variety of symptoms such as irregular periods, acne, excess hair growth, and difficulty getting pregnant. Click to learn more about PCOS and how to manage its symptoms through lifestyle changes.
In recent years, going gluten-free has become a popular trend among many people. However, for the majority of individuals, a gluten-free diet is not necessary and can even be harmful. In this blog, we will explore the reasons why you may not need to go gluten-free and how it can impact your health. What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein…
(Pant et al. 2021) Obesity is NOT only genetics I have set an essay question for my students with the title: “It’s in my genes! Or is it? – Genetics vs epigenetics in obesity” It was very interesting reading their take on this, and also seeing the biases come through. I do love checking out references my students used for…
Weight gain is a lot easier as you grow older, particularly as the motivation to exercise also disappears… but you can turn it around any time! Here are some tips how to train to lose weight. One type of exercise that you should consider doing is weight training, also known as strength training or resistance training. Weight training will not…
Lose Weight: How to Exercise and Burn Fat on a Busy Schedule. In my award winning business, I get the opportunity to talk with people from all walks of life about their health, fitness, and weight management goals.
If you are eating carefully, exercising and still struggling to lose weight, the answer is not automatically to eat less or push harder. For many women, particularly from their late 30s onwards, weight change appears alongside fatigue, brain fog, disrupted sleep, bloating, cravings, aches and a body that no longer responds as it once did. These symptoms do not prove…
Diets and meal plans take the thinking out of the game. You blindly follow a way of eating and rely on the diet to provide you with the exact nutrition plan for your complex body. When you rely on something external for success, like a diet or meal plan, you don’t have input into the decision-making. This can actually disconnect…