Who’s who in the world of nutrition?

  • Nutritional therapists work with individuals to address nutritional imbalances and help support the body towards maintaining health. Nutritional therapy is recognised as a complementary medicine and is relevant for individuals with chronic conditions, as well as those looking for support to enhance their health and well-being. Nutritional Therapists can choose to register with the Complementary and Natural Health Council (CNHC), which allows them to register with the British Association of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT). Nutritional therapists are trained in clinical practice to give one-on-one personal health advice.

    Dietitians work principally in the NHS. A dietitian uses the science of nutrition to devise eating plans to treat medical conditions and prevent nutrition-related problems. They also work to promote nutritional well-being by helping to facilitate a positive change in food choices amongst individuals, groups and communities. Dietitians are regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Dietitians are trained in clinical practice to give one-on-one personal health advice.

    Nutritionists provide evidence-based information and guidance about the impacts of food and nutrition on health and wellbeing, at an individual or population level. Nutritionists have a solid understanding of the scientific basis of nutrition and work in a range of settings, including research, education and in policy development. Nutritionists can choose to register with the Association for Nutrition (AfN).

Credentials

Diagnosed health conditions

  • The symptoms you identify with your coeliac disease may take longer to resolve. This said, if you have been completely excluding gluten from your diet for a couple of months, and you’re not experiencing much improvement, your body may need additional support, especially if your condition was identified late.

    The implications of the gut lining being damaged often go beyond digestive symptoms and deficiencies due to malabsorption. During your consultation we’d look at further possible imbalances in your body resulting from your coeliac disease, and investigate other possible causes for your unwanted symptoms, to then address them with nutrition and lifestyle interventions tailored just for you.

  • The low Fodmap diet as a dietary programme meant to help you identify the foods that trigger IBS symptoms. It consists of several phases, from following the diet to the letter (excluding high Fodmap foods), to the systematic and progressive reintroduction of certain foods, which will help map out the foods best avoided, in small or larger quantities.

    The exclusion phase is complex: a lot of foods can’t be consumed at all, or only in limited quantities, or cooked/processed in a certain way. It can be tricky to stick to it. The reintroduction phase can easily miss out on some foods that you could actually eat, but misidentify as triggering symptoms. Finally, your personal diet plan, once clearly identified, can leave you wondering how to cook, or combine the foods you can eat without concerns, to create tasty meals and snacks.

    For best an quicker results, and in order to identify the healthiest, long-term diet for you, it’s a good idea to seek advice from a nutritional therapist. I would be very happy to guide you through the process, helping you with tips, shopping lists and recipes during the different phases of the programme, and leaving you with the most diverse diet possible, tailored just for you.
    You’ll find more information on consultations here.

  • If you suffer from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, your gastroenterologist will probably recommend that you consult a registered dietitian (NHS or private) who works with patients with IBD.

    I would be happy to partner with your dietitian and provide you with the additional practical support you may need to implement their dietary plan. We'd also look beyond your IBD and into the indirect impact of IBD on your body and mental health, and design a personalised nutritional and lifestyle plan to support your wellbeing.

    You’ll find more information on consultations here.

  • If you are pre-diabetic (non auto-immune), rest assured that appropriate lifestyle and nutritional interventions are likely to reverse your insulin resistance.

    The earlier you act the better though.

    I provide personalised nutrition and support to help you identify and implement lifestyle and diet changes that will restore your blood sugar balance.

    For more information, refer to my sugar detox programme and book a free discovery call so we can discuss your personal circumstances and how we might work together.

  • One-size-fits-all advice for people with type 2 diabetes is helpful only to a certain extent. There are so many factors that can influence your blood sugar response that it can be difficult to identify them.

    I take into consideration your unique needs and circumstances, and help you build your knowledge about the food and lifestyle that will help you reduce blood sugar spikes and episodes of hypoglycaemia.

    Please note that my personalised advice is complementary to that of your GP and diabetes dietician. I would please require your consent to share your personalised action plan with them for their information.

    Please book a free discovery call so we can discuss your personal circumstances and assess how we might work together.

Appointments

  • Appointments with Gut&Glo are remote, using an online video conferencing platform.

    Join your call straight from the link in your email confirmation - no app download required or account creation.

  • Initial consultation (75min): £185
    Follow-up consultations (30min): £85

    6-week sugar detox programme: £475

  • Absolutely. Simply let me know by replying to your appointment confirmation email.
    Pease see conditions on the appointment page.

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