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My name is Nic! I’m a UK Specialist Registered Dietitian (RD) and I want to say welcome to my page! I have a passion for promoting easy to understand nutrition and diet tips and started blogging over at http://nicsnutrition.com in January 2012 as a way of promoting healthy eating messages in a readable and accessible manner. My aim is to motivate and inspire YOU to lead a healthier and subsequently happier life, one step at a time through my nutrition blogs, healthy lifestyle tips and recipes, and healthy product reviews. Welcome to this page, I really hope you find it useful!

02/09/2025

Saw this trend and I had to add my own .. Things I’d tell you as a specialist dietitian, if I wasn’t afraid to hurt your feelings 👀 ⬆️ ... This isn’t about shaming, it’s about cutting through the noise and giving you the truth you deserve 💚

Can you think of any more?!

25/08/2025

Is matcha worth the hype? 🍵✨

You’ve seen it in lattes, smoothies & even desserts… but what’s it really doing for your health? 👀

Matcha = finely ground green tea leaves 🌱 - so instead of steeping and discarding, you consume the whole leaf (and all its nutrients). It’s packed with antioxidants 💚 and contains both caffeine ⚡️ + L-theanine 🧘‍♀️, a combo that gives calm but focused energy.

Early research suggests benefits for ❤️ heart & 🧠 brain health, though more evidence is needed. If you enjoy the taste & choose high-quality powder (and don’t mind the price tag 💸), matcha can be a healthy addition to your routine.

👉 Personally, I’m not a matcha drinker - I prefer lemon green tea 🍋 in the morning, plus coffee ☕️ and black tea with milk 🫖 too! - as well as fruits and vegetables for more antioxidants 🌈

✨ Do you drink matcha? Let me know in the comments! 👇

23/08/2025

Food isn’t just about taste - it’s also about regulation. And those rules can look very different depending on where you are in the world … 🌍

🇺🇸 In the U.S., packaged foods often contain a wider range of synthetic dyes, preservatives, and emulsifiers than we’re used to in the 🇬🇧 U.K., where many of these additives are banned or restricted. This means products are often reformulated for the British market with simpler or more natural ingredients.

Why does this matter? Because differences in food legislation don’t just change ingredient lists - they can influence how foods taste, how much we eat, and even how relevant research findings are from one country to another. For example, studies on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in the U.S. may not always apply directly to the U.K. context.

👉 Swipe through for 5 examples of UPFs that caught my eye when I was searching online!

🤨 Have you ever been to America and noticed these differences for yourself? And are there any U.S. dietitians or nutrition professionals here who can share their perspective? 🥫🍭🍩

09/08/2025

📰 Ever read a nutrition headline and thought… “Wait, did they really say that?” 🧐 The truth is that quotes from nutrition professionals, including registered dietitians and nutritionists, can sometimes be taken out of context, stripped of nuance, and turned into clickbait.

A careful, evidence-based explanation can quickly become a dramatic headline that could tell a completely different story.

⚠️ That’s why it’s often worth taking alarming nutrition headlines with a big pinch of salt 🧂 - and reading the full article before making changes to your diet.

I’ve shared a few recent examples above to show why headlines aren’t always what they seem… (swipe to read!).

I’m so grateful to journalists for giving healthcare professionals airtime and creating stories that people want to read - headlines grab attention, and experts provide the clarity. If qualified professionals don’t speak up, less credible voices will - and misinformation will spread even faster.

Let’s make sure the right voices are heard - if you’re a dietitian or registered nutritionist, don’t turn down an opportunity to speak to a journalist (and always reply to them within their deadline!)🎙️

Have you read any alarming nutrition headlines recently? I hope you read the full article if so 😜

31/07/2025

And just like that… July is done! 🌿✨

Can’t quite believe we’re over halfway through 2025. Here are some of the highlights - not pictured: late nights at the laptop, juggling childcare (more on that over on 🫣), and running on very little sleep! 😅

Grateful for the mix of freelance nutrition work, media opportunities & filming gigs that keep life exciting (and a little hectic!). I’m on today around 11:30am discussing nutrition myths and tips too! 📻

How was your July? What’s been your highlight of the summer so far? ☀️

PS .. a huge thank-you if you’ve bought, read and reviewed my book (which is now a year old!) - it means so much! Hope you’ve found it useful 🤗

15/07/2025

From lion’s mane to reishi, adaptogenic mushrooms are popping up everywhere. But do they actually work? 🤔🍄‍🟫

In this post, I break down what these mushrooms are, what the research really says (spoiler: it’s still early days), and the potential risks or downsides to be aware of.⁠

Remember: supplements can be helpful for some people, but they’re not a magic fix - and real, whole foods always comes first! 💛⁠

👉 Swipe through to learn more, and save this post for later if you’re curious about mushrooms! 🍄

Do you take mushrooms powders? 🤔

30/06/2025

What can I say - I’m clearly a dietitian who loves carbs, ice cream, walnuts and coffee too! 🍞🍦🌰☕️ #8020

Sharing some screenshots of the quotes I’ve given to the press this month, plus a few random shots from my camera roll to break it up 📸 Featured:

📚 Speaking at all about UPFs (ultra-processed foods) + a book signing - can’t believe it’s been out almost a year now!

🥖 Carbs this dietitian loves in

☕️ Another feature - 13 superfoods to eat every week!

🍊 Speaking at the BDA about fruit juice - did you know the polyphenols in juice are more bioavailable compared to the whole fruit? I have a small glass daily with my collagen (check out my last post to read more about that supplement!)

🌽 Chatting cornflakes in

⛵️ Proving I can still sail!

🍵 Matcha chat in .independent

🍭 Lollie tips in

🌏 And finally - my book in Cantonese spotted in Hong Kong! Thanks for the pic 🙏

How was your month?! Bring on July! ☀️

24/06/2025

Collagen is everywhere at the moment - it’s being pumped into juices, protein powders, gummies, and even snack bars 💊 But is collagen supplementation really worth the hype (and the money 💷) when it comes to our skin?

Our body’s natural collagen production begins to slow down in our 20s, which is why my lovely friend is currently working on a randomised controlled trial to test whether collagen supplements can support skin health. It’s called the BECOME Study - and you can find it on the UK government’s clinical trials website.

Initial results are promising, showing that collagen supplements may reduce collagen breakdown in the skin - amazing to hear! I’ll share more when the official results are published, but for now, swipe through to learn:

✔️ What collagen actually does in the body
✔️ Why production decreases over time
✔️ The best foods to naturally support collagen
✔️ Whether supplements really work (spoiler: they can - with a few caveats)

➡️ Swipe for all the info!

And let me know in the comments - do you take collagen supplements? 💬 (I do now!)

📖 Systematic review referenced:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10180699/pdf/nutrients-15-02080.pdf

18/06/2025

What actually is creatine - and should you be taking it? 👀💥

You’ve probably heard of creatine as a gym supplement, but did you know it’s one of the most researched and effective supplements for:
 ✅ Improving strength & performance in short, intense workouts ✅ Supporting faster recovery ✅ Possibly even benefiting brain health - especially under stress or sleep deprivation

It’s found naturally in foods like meat and fish, but you can also supplement with 3 to 5g/day safely (as long as you don’t have a pre-existing kidney condition - always check with a healthcare professional first).

👉🏻 As a dietitian though my philosophy is always foods first, supplements to enhance. 💊

Swipe above to read more .. 💬 Do you take Creatine?

(Me personally? I’ve just bought some for my husband who works out more than me - and I’m going to try and take it a few times a week with my collagen - newly started as I approach the big 4-0 next year! Although I do eat meat and fish .. let’s see if I notice a difference!)

31/05/2025

📸 May’s Monthly Round-Up in 10 Pictures! From remote working in France to speaking about UPFs and plant-based diets… here are some of the highlights ⬇️

1️⃣ Remote working in the sunshine this last week from the beautiful Dordogne in France - including a visit to the loveliest tea shop in Eymet (more pics to come!) 🌞 
2️⃣ Speaking about plant-based diets with to celebrate their move to 100% British oats (I even enjoyed some Alpro oat milk while in France!). Loved having drinks with IRL after years of following her - such a joy! 🌾 🤍 .. thanks for this shot 📸 
3️⃣ UPF discussion with – highlighting how many nutritious options aren’t linked to health risks (more on this in my book – link in bio!) 📚 .. remember ‘UPF’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘bad’!

4️⃣ Celebrating ’s Sunday Times Best Seller – huge congrats on the new book! 🎉 
5️⃣ Working from home doing my bariatric pre/post-op consultations for and 💻  6️⃣ Visiting the stand at the in the NEC - check out my recent reel for what to look for in fermented foods! 🥣
 7️⃣ Discussing collagen with – it’s now part of my daily routine! 💫
 8️⃣ Speaking at a corporate event all about gut health and social media trends 🧠
 9️⃣ Huge milestone: my son completed his OIT up-dosing for peanuts, walnuts & hazelnuts with . We now give him 1–2 of each nut every night 🌰 .. amazing results!!
 🔟 I turned 39 at the start of the month and celebrated with drinks in Leeds with my husband! 🥂

How’s your May been?

19/05/2025

🛑 You are 7 slides away from the truth about seed oils… and I’m so proud to be part of this important conversation.

A huge thank you to the & for shining a spotlight on the facts - and for helping to tackle the misinformation and fear-mongering that’s all too common on social media.

There’s so much nutrition content online these days, but just because something goes viral doesn’t mean it’s true. That’s why myth-busting and sharing expert, evidence-based advice is more important than ever.

I was honoured to contribute throughout this piece - and seeing my book How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed mentioned in such a high-profile article made me feel incredibly proud. 💙

Let this be your reminder: always look for credible sources, registered professionals, and research-based guidance when it comes to your health. Swipe with curiosity, but think critically. 🧠✨

If you want to learn more about seed oils and what’s actually true, this one’s a must-read 👇

📖 https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/seed_oils

And if you’re looking for brilliant evidence-based accounts to follow on this topic, check out the following who have spoken about seed oils & misinformation recently - ✔️

🤔 What do you use in cooking? Or have you heard any other nutrition myths recently?

(See what I use on side 7!)

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