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Food Chaining: A Gentle Way to Expand Food Variety

If your child eats a very small number of foods, introducing something completely new can sometimes feel like a huge challenge. You might hear advice such as, “Just keep offering it,” or “They'll eat it when they're hungry enough.” But for many neurodivergent children and adults, eating isn't that simple. Differences in sensory processing, food…

Why Dietetic Support Is So Important When Taking GLP-1 Medications

GLP-1 medications have changed the landscape of weight management for many people. By influencing appetite, fullness and the rate at which food leaves the stomach, these medications can make it easier to eat less and, for some people, lose weight. But there is an important piece of the puzzle that medication alone cannot provide. It…

Food Activities to Keep Kids Busy During the School Holidays

School holidays are here, which means more time at home, fewer routines and, if you're a parent, possibly a few more cries of “I'm bored!” While it can be tempting to rely on screens, outings and endless activities to keep kids entertained, the school holidays can also be a great opportunity to bring children into…

GLP-1 Medications and Nutrition: Making Sure Weight Loss Doesn’t Mean Health Loss

GLP-1 medications have changed the way we approach weight management. For many people, medications such as semaglutide and other GLP-1-based therapies can be an effective medical treatment for obesity, helping reduce appetite, food intake and body weight. But there is an important question that can sometimes get lost in the focus on the number on…

Nuts Aren’t the Enemy: The Truth About Nuts, Health and Weight

Nuts have spent years being treated as a food that needs to be carefully controlled. They are high in fat. They contain a reasonable amount of energy. And because it is easy to eat a handful without thinking about it, nuts have often been given a reputation as something to limit — particularly if weight…

Snackification: When Snacks Start Replacing Meals

Snacking has always been a normal part of eating. A snack can be a useful way to manage hunger between meals, provide extra nutrition, or simply be something enjoyable to eat. But there is a growing trend I call “snackification” — when snacks gradually start replacing proper meals. Instead of sitting down to breakfast, lunch…

Magnesium: More Than Just a Supplement Trend

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in more than 300 enzyme systems throughout the body. It plays a role in muscle and nerve function, energy production, bone health, blood glucose regulation and many other important processes. With so many magnesium supplements available, it can be confusing to know which type to choose. You may have…

More Is Not Always Better: Why You Shouldn’t Take Supplements Unless You Need Them

Walk into a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop and you will find shelves filled with vitamins and supplements promising better energy, stronger bones, improved immunity, healthier skin, better sleep and almost everything in between. It can be tempting to think that taking a multivitamin or a handful of individual supplements is simply a good…

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Food Chaining: A Gentle Way to Expand Food Variety

Why Dietetic Support Is So Important When Taking GLP-1 Medications

Food Activities to Keep Kids Busy During the School Holidays

GLP-1 Medications and Nutrition: Making Sure Weight Loss Doesn’t Mean Health Loss

Snackification: When Snacks Start Replacing Meals

Magnesium: More Than Just a Supplement Trend

More Is Not Always Better: Why You Shouldn’t Take Supplements Unless You Need Them

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