What are fats? Fat is a macronutrient that provides the body with energy and helps it to absorb vitamins. There are three types of fats known as: saturated fats unsaturated fat trans fats. Examples of saturated fats would be butter, bacon, and cheese. Unsaturated fats are in foods such as avocado, olive oil and seeds. … Continue reading Fats – The Forbidden Food?
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5 ways to increase fibre in your diet
Do you know much fibre we should be eating? Do you know which foods contain fibre? Do you understand why fibre is important in our diet? What is fibre? Fibre is the term given to a type of carbohydrate that is important for digestion. It is completely or partially broken down by bacteria in the … Continue reading 5 ways to increase fibre in your diet
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
As a UK registered dietitian we are bound by the regulations of the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC). The HCPC exists to protect the public by regulating health and care professionals in the UK. A Dietitian is a protected title in the UK and all dietitians must be registered with the HCPC to work … Continue reading Continuing Professional Development (CPD)