The latest from my blog

Should You Be Fasting? What the Science and Your Body Might Be Telling You
Fasting has ancient roots — but modern interpretations can be confusing. This article explores the science, tradition, and personal context behind fasting, so you can make confident and compassionate choices about when (and whether) to fast.

The Hidden Risks of Rapid Weight Loss – And Why Nutritional Support Could Be the Best Money You Ever Spend
GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Mounjaro can feel like a breakthrough—finally, food noise fades and the kilos drop. But rapid weight loss comes with hidden risks that aren’t always explained. From toxin release stored in fat cells, gallbladder stress, muscle and bone loss, to electrolyte imbalance and mood shifts—this article explores what’s really happening in your body, and why nutritional support could be the smartest investment you make. If you’re using Mounjaro, here’s what you need to know to protect your future health and get the long-term results you truly want.

Food Reactions: What’s Really Going On?
Many people feel confused about food intolerances, sensitivities, and allergies—and with good reason. The information out there is often conflicting, oversimplified, or fear-inducing. In this article, I unpack the real differences between these types of reactions, explore the role of the immune system, and explain why it's often not the food itself, but the environment in which it's digested that matters most. If you’ve ever felt lost or restricted around food, this is a must-read perspective rooted in science, experience, and compassion.

The Low FODMAP Diet: Powerful Tool or Unhelpful Trap?
The low FODMAP diet can offer huge relief for IBS symptoms — but only when used properly and short-term. In this article, I share why it’s not a forever fix, what to do if it doesn’t help, and why food restriction isn’t always the answer.

How to Eat Well on GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: A Nutritional Therapist's Guide to Long-Term Success
Discover the risks and rewards of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic. Learn how nutritional therapy can protect muscle, support digestion, and promote sustainable results.

Unveiling the Unsustainability of Diet Plans: A Comprehensive Perspective for Midlife Women
In the pursuit of health and well-being, diet plans have long been hailed as the ultimate solution for achieving weight loss, improved metabolism, and overall vitality. However, the sad reality is that most diet plans are fundamentally unsustainable, particularly for midlife women.

nutrition and the perimenopause
I’m all for empowerment when it comes to midlife and the recent surge in interest around perimenopause and menopause is welcome.

A healthy perspective on healthy eating
Eating a healthy diet should ideally be something you grow into as a lifestyle choice, but I think it's really important to acknowledge that it's not always possible to eat in an optimally healthy way all of the time.

Why Eating Is Emotional — And Why That’s Not a Problem to Fix
From your very first feed, food has been emotional — but diet culture taught us to see that as a problem. This article explores how to reconnect with food in a nurturing, healthy way.

The ZOE App: A Personalised Nutrition Tool or a Potential Source of Stress?
I've received numerous questions about the Zoe app from many of you, so I wanted to take this opportunity to share my thoughts on it.
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