Diet Matters is a Surrey based clinic led by Isabelle Fry, a registered dietitian.
Isabelle provides 1:1 consultations and aims to help you to achieve your health goals through nutrition; sustainable lifestyle changes; and food positivity.
29/04/2025
We are so excited to be offering another workshop!
16 May @ St Mary’s in Cobham.
9.45am -1pm
Limited spaces.
Come and join us for a restorative Pilates class; an insightful session on values; and a discussion around nutrition in perimenopause!
Breakfast…do you struggle with ideas?
We know the old adage “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”…you may yawn…
But, IT REALLY IS SO IMPORTANT!!!
Below are some reasons why:
- To help you meet your fibre requirements
- To fuel whatever exercise you may be doing
- To help control your blood sugar levels better
- To help you meet your protein requirements
- To help reduce the risk of grazing later in the day
- To reduce the risk of evening snacking
It doesn’t have to be over complicated, but including plenty of fibre and protein is what I would recommend to help keep you as satisfied as possible until your next meal/ snack.
(Pic of me in my Brighton marathon tee on my last run)
03/04/2025
💗Thursday reminder for y’all!
🙌🏻 This is something that I feel super strongly about.
🚨 And is so important when our default is to restrict as soon as there is a hint of weight gain. Stop with the restriction mindset...restrictions that are not sustainable, not realistic, and not looking after yourself.
🤓 Read and remember!
And be kind to yourself.
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02/04/2025
🥝𝐊𝐢𝐰𝐢𝐬! 𝗪𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐨 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝?🥝
Spoiler alert- p**p talk below…
Whenever a client tells me they are constipated…one of the top suggestions is introducing kiwifruit!
But why??
🥝 They are little ovals of goodness:
- Fibre
- Enzymes
- Antioxidants
🥝 They are high in fibre so they help to add bulk to stools and relieve constipation.
By eating 2 kiwis per day, they have been shown to improve bowel movement frequency and soften the stools.
This fibre also feeds the “good” gut bacteria- improving the diversity of the microbiome
🥝 They contain an enzyme called actinidin which can help with digestion
🥝 They contain antioxidants - specifically Vitamin C, which can help to support your immune system.
🥝 Try aim for 1-2 per day. Ideally, eat them whole for more fibre…I say this but I will be honest and say- I just can’t bring myself to do it! 😲…
Although I have added them whole to a smoothie before which was ace.
01/04/2025
Using Mounjaro?
4 common mistakes that I have found as a registered dietitian working with clients using GLP1s.
Fibre! Increase your intake with veg and fruit , nuts and seeds, and wholegrains- aim for 30g per day
Protein! Don’t skip meals. Use your meals as opportunities to nourish yourself. Spread out your protein throughout the day.
Muscle mass! If you lose it and don’t work on maintaining it, weight gain will be easier in the long term; you will be weaker; you will be more prone to injury. Get that strength training started!
Do the work! See the medication as a tool to support your healthier habits, your hard work that you are doing on your mindset; and your long term health.
To receive my guide on Optimising Weight Loss Whilst Using Weight Loss Medications, comment or DM OPTIMISE
28/03/2025
On a GLP1?
Loss of muscle mass could be your biggest challenge.
Be aware.
Be proactive.
Eat enough.
Do the strength training.
If you would like to know more, DM or comment OPTIMISE and I will send you my guide on how to optimise your health and sustainable weight loss whilst using weight loss medications.
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Isabelle is a registered dietitian and nutritionist who qualified with a BSc Dietetics & Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics, in 2000 in South Africa.
After working in the NHS for over 15 years and working part time as a freelance dietitian, Isabelle decided to take the plunge at the end of 2019 to go fully freelance. Having all those years of clinical experience means that Isabelle has a wealth of knowledge regarding nutrition and diet as a tool to optimise healthy and manage certain symptoms and conditions.
Isabelle specialises in IBS management; nutrition in diabetes; weight management; peri-natal nutrition as well as chronic illnesses.
Isabelle is passionate about working with people and is supportive of all her clients. She loves working with people to support them in achieving their health goals and managing their nutritional concerns.
Isabelle offers virtual consultations and face to face consultations at the Diet Matters home based clinic; as well as visits to clients’ homes. Isabelle also offers group education sessions and workshops.
Contact Isabelle on isabelle@diet-matters.com or 07789778990 to chat about your health goals or nutritional concerns.