When we are ill, we go to our GP. If we have toothache, we find a dentist. But if we want to improve our diet, many take the advice of a celebrity columnist before a dietitian. Dietitians are now addressing this with a national campaign which appeals to the public to trust their dietary advice […]

It’s difficult to imagine a situation where preparing a meal can be so difficult that you would choose not to eat at all. However, for some people, this is a reality which can result in some of them becoming under nourished or even suffering malnutrition. Aileen Boyd, lead dietitian for the primary care dietetic services, […]

The most common symptom of malnutrition is unplanned weight loss. If you lose 10 per cent of your body weight in the course of three months and are not dieting, it could be a sign that you are malnourished. Other symptoms include: lack of strength or energy to undertake routine activities, or poor physical performance […]

Instead of the ‘Good Food Guide’, The Pulse has written a good ‘fridge’ guide, to help everyone gauge whether or not their diet is as healthy as it could be… The contents of your fridge say a lot about your diet. While we all enjoy occasional treats, a healthy balanced diet means our fridge should contain the […]