Island Nutrition

10/02/2025

Our Dietitians have been helping out Bermuda is Love, giving out some school breakfasts. Growing bodies and minds need regular balanced and nutritious meals and we are here to help!

Have you got questions about your child's eating habits? Our paediatric dietitian Sarah would be happy to tell you more - book an appointment today!

24/01/2025

Did you know that Island Nutrition can also facilitate 'Lunch and Learns'? 🤔

Dietitians Sarah and Rosanna were out spreading the word on balanced, healthy eating today (thanks to Argus for organising)!

We really enjoyed the enthusiasm and thought provoking questions raised by all at this morning!

05/12/2024

🥓With bowel cancer on the rise in those under 50 years old we thought we would share some information that might just help raise awareness of risk factors and what we can do about it.

Some factors, such as genetics increasing our risk we are not able to control, however environmental factors have also been associated with the disease.
These include a sedentary lifestyle, being overweight and obesity, smoking, heavy alcohol use, low-fibre, and high-fat diets or diets high in processed meats.

However, when they say 'high' the portion sizes that increase this risk might surprise you (slide 1).

A simple way to help reduce your risk. even slightly, is to reduce or avoid processed meats. These include:
🌭sausages and hot dogs
🥓bacon
🍖ham
🍕deli meats such as pepperoni, salami and chorizo
🥖pâté
🥫canned meat such as corned beef and Spam
🥪sliced luncheon meats

A common way to eat these foods is as a sandwich, so take a look at some simple swaps to help you find a tasty alternative, at least some days of the week...
🥪https://www.wcrf.org/preventing-cancer/cancer-prevention-action-week/cancer-prevention-action-week-2023/great-british-sarnie-swap/

Remember, this is generalised advice, for more personalized guidance please request to speak with a registered dietitian who can guide you. If you would like to speak with one of our dietitians, you can call u s on 295-4082 to self refer for an appointment or request a referral from your GP.

29/10/2024

It's World Stroke Day 🧠

On Friday, two of our Dietitians teamed up with to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of stroke. We loved chatting with you all to discuss how you can reduce your risk of stroke through making dietary changes 💪

Do YOU know the signs of stroke?

28/10/2024

Get yourself into the Halloween spirit with our brand new pumpkin recipes 🎃
Free to collect from our office reception - grab them before they're gone!! 👻

28/08/2024

OUR DIETITIANS ARE ALWAYS ON THE ROAD!! 🚗

A reminder that here at Island Nutrition, our experienced Registered Dietitians can offer home visits to those who cannot, or find it difficult to, make it to our centrally located office.

Just like our in-clinic appointments, these visits are covered in full by all local insurers (meaning NO COPAY)!

Visit our website www.islandnutrition.bm, or give us a call on 295-4082 to find out more!

21/08/2024

After a storm clears, there can be a whole manner of clean up jobs to complete. Hopefully you were lucky with minimal, if any, damage to property 👏

Once we venture in to the gardens, we will find a whole manner of debris to clear up. If your pile also contains a whole load of dropped avocados and you've had enough avocado toast to last you a life time, try this simple recipe.
Perfect as a salad dressing or as a cold pasta or potato salad alternative. Perfect spread on toast, as a dip for veggies or pita chips or plonk a good dollop on a baked potato. I won't go so far to suggest drinking it but it really is that good... 😋

Try a variety of different herbs to mix up the flavor and add a jalapeno to the mix if you like to spice things up a bit.

Let us know if you enjoy this recipe 💚

10/08/2024

Saturday afternoon fun with this handsome 4 year old! 🥰
He's making sure the Island Nutrition car is sparkling clean and ready for some Dietitian home visits on Monday!

I'm not sure which of us got the most wet though: the car, him, or mummy!... 🤔😂

Did you know? There are no copays for in-person Island Nutrition Dietitian appointments with any local health insurance, and there is no extra charge for home visits.

Visit www.islandnutrition.bm for more information

09/08/2024

It is HOT out there! Please make sure you and your family are keeping HYDRATED.
ANYONE can become dehydrated, but some people are at GREATER RISK, including infants and children, seniors, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, people with certain chronic diseases or taking certain medications, and people with high losses due to sweat (e.g. construction workers, landscapers, and athletes).
Did you know? Once you feel THIRSTY, you may ALREADY be mildly DEHYDRATED!
Another sign that you need to DRINK MORE WATER (or other hydrating fluids) is darker coloured urine.
How does your p*e compare to the below chart?
😀 1-3 is healthy p*e!
😔 4-8 means please hydrate!
Other common signs of dehydration include poor concentration, headaches, dry mouth, lips and skin, dizziness, constipation, and urinating/p*eing less than usual.
For more EVIDENCE-BASED information check out:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/
https://mynutriweb.com/top-tips-for-staying-hydrated/
[Image source: MyNutriWeb.com]

Island Nutrition in Bermuda employs only qualified Registered Dietitians (RDs) delivering Medical Nutrition Therapy following a community-based model of care

08/08/2024

It is HOT out there! Please make sure you and your family are keeping HYDRATED.

ANYONE can become dehydrated, but some people are at GREATER RISK, including infants and children, seniors, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with certain chronic diseases or taking certain medications, and people with high losses due to sweat e.g. construction workers, landscapers, and athletes.

Did you know? Once you feel THIRSTY, you may ALREADY be mildly DEHYDRATED!

Another sign that you need to DRINK MORE WATER (or other hydrating fluids) is darker coloured urine.
How does your p*e compare to the below chart?
😀 1-3 is healthy p*e!
😔 4-8 means please hydrate!

Other common signs of dehydration include poor concentration, headaches, dry mouth, lips and skin, dizziness, constipation, and urinating/p*eing less than usual.

For more EVIDENCE-BASED information check out:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/
https://mynutriweb.com/top-tips-for-staying-hydrated/

23/07/2024

From desks to decks, last Friday we were lucky enough to cruise on the Spirit of Bermuda () with some of our favorite plus ones.
The 2 hour cruise through the Great Sound was the perfect chance to wind down after a busy week and sample some fruits, cheese and with great company!
All whilst supporting the Bermuda National Trust.

05/06/2024

And last but certainly not least, our newest member of the team Sarah-Jane Mattinson! 🎉

After graduating from Coventry University in 2011, Sarah spent 10 years working in the UK’s NHS for Oxford University Foundation Trust. Sarah gained experience in general medicine, surgical care,
gastroenterology renal, neuro-rehab, organ transplant and intestinal failure/rehabilitation patients.

For the last 2 years, Sarah has been the only dietitian on the British overseas island of Saint Helena serving a population of just over 4000 (and we thought Bermuda was cozy!). On the island, she provided dietetic cover to the 28 bed hospital, care homes, and outpatient clinics, providing dietary advice to children and adults. She also delivered group sessions and ‘pop-up’ cafes across the island helping people living with chronic kidney disease, nonalcoholic liver disease and type 2 diabetes. Having worked on another overseas territory, Sarah understands some of the health challenges that are unique to island life and she is looking forward to learning about the unique challenges that exist in Bermuda.

Sarah is the proud mother to 2 young ladies, who are at the start of their careers teaching children and studying environmental biology at Nottingham university.

Whilst on Saint Helena, Sarah passed her PADI dive qualification and loves to be in the water, diving, snorkeling, or swimming. She is known for her love of baking - her signature cake is a very delicious lemon drizzle 🍋😍

If you would like to book in with Sarah then give us a call on (441) 295 4082.