Isabella Robinson 12/13/19 Isabella Robinson 12/13/19

What is diet culture?

As a rule of thumb, diet culture is anything that equates health and beauty to slenderness and links food and eating to morality.

It’s the system that tells you that you are what you eat, that you need to earn your food and that you “should” spend time, money and effort into making your body smaller or stronger or look a certain way, or that you are “good” when you eat certain types of foods, and “bad” when you eat others.

Isabella Robinson 11/15/19 Isabella Robinson 11/15/19

The Calorie Conundrum

How often has a calorie count impacted your food choice? Example: You walk into Pret at lunch time and scan the shelves.

You’re drawn to a satisfying option, but immediately see the calorie count and think, gosh I can’t possibly have that and pick something within a “safe” range instead. Seeing or knowing the calories in a particular food item can play quite a significant role in our choices. But more importantly, is this information accurate and do you find it helpful or unhelpful?

Isabella Robinson 10/16/19 Isabella Robinson 10/16/19

Intuitive Eating - Myths Debunked

The most common Intuitive Eating myths debunked.

Isabella Robinson 10/15/19 Isabella Robinson 10/15/19

An Introduction to Intuitive Eating

Intuitive eating, it’s become rather trendy of late, but what actually is Intuitive Eating and more importantly is there any evidence to back it up? In short, yes.

Isabella Robinson 10/1/19 Isabella Robinson 10/1/19

For the last time - Why refined sugar free is not a thing

“No refined sugar' is the most recent label to be brandished all over food packaging. But what is no refined sugar? Most of us think of it as “healthier” sugar like honey, maple syrup or other (probably quite expensive) alternative. But what does the science say?

Isabella Robinson 10/1/19 Isabella Robinson 10/1/19

Help with Eating on Holiday

I’m lucky enough to be in the beautiful South of France at the moment for some sun, sea and vitamin D. After many months of exams and deadlines, I am loving the break from my routine, not setting alarms and of course, all the french food.

Isabella Robinson 9/30/19 Isabella Robinson 9/30/19

My Top 8 Tips for Healthy Bones

Following on from my previous article “An Introduction to Bone Health”, I thought I’d share my top 8 tips for healthy bones.

Isabella Robinson 9/29/19 Isabella Robinson 9/29/19

An Introduction to Bone Health

OSTEOPOROSIS is characterised by reduced bone mass and increased porosity and fracture risk. We think of Osteoporosis as being mainly a concern for elderly individuals, however the most crucial years for osteoporosis prevention maybe before we’re 25, specifically during puberty.