Porter Nutrition

22/01/2026

Do you want to deliver more effective nutrition workshops?

Join me as I share experience from practise, walking you through the process of planning and delivering from start to finish.

This is an interactive workshop not a webinar so you will get the opportunity to plan a workshop in groups and get feedback about your plans. Numbers of attendees are capped so you get the most out of the session.

For more details and to grab your spot go to:

https://porternutrition.co.uk/home/services-available/professionaldevelopment/nutrition-skills-workshops/

20/01/2026

Was pleased to be asked to share my experience.

20/01/2026

Weaning isn't just about first tastes. It's a journey.

Join me for the next First Foods Course to learn about the early foods AND what comes after that.

I have been running this course since 2012 and updated it as new guidance has come out and as the food landscape for parents has changed. We cover allergies, eating out and about, safety, nutrition, fussy eating and more.

3 sessions which will change how you feed - for the better.

And if you don't have a baby of the right age, please share this post with someone who does. Let's improve children's nutrition together.

16/01/2026

Setting up a nutrition consultancy can be daunting.

I put together my learning back in 2017 and have been sharing it with nutritionists ever since. Here is what one person shared this week about their experience

14/01/2026

Are you taking part in Veganuary?

You are 7 days in. How is it going? Are you enjoying the process or finding it tough?

Taking part in Veganuary? Need advice about a vegan diet? Get top tips to help you from a Registered Nutritionist

12/01/2026

Snacking in the evening a struggle?

Check out my new blog post with top tips to manage the munchies: https://porternutrition.co.uk/2026/01/07/munchies-in-the-evening-top-tips-to-help/

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11/01/2026

I don't normally post on a Sunday but it's National Milk Day and I can't miss talking about milk in the context of weaning!

When parents talk about weaning they usually mean 'starting solids'. When health professionals talk about weaning they often mean stopping milk. These happen at 2 different ages. Generally babies are recommended to start solids around 6 months of age. The World Health Organisation recommends breastfeeding until 2 years of age.

So which milks should we be giving?

Up until 12 months we should be giving breastmilk or infant formula. From 12 months toddlers can have whole or semi skimmed cow's milk or fortified, unsweetened plant milk but not rice milk).

Any questions? Pop them in the comments.

Happy Sunday!

09/01/2026

Working with clients is always a pleasure. Nutrition isn't just about weight. Check out this feedback from a recent nutrition client:

I learnt: "How to make healthy choices rather than just concentrating on weight loss and restricting food...Made me realise eating too often carries risks, something I hadn’t considered and is not part if the commercial diet plans."

I'm proud of: "Actually changing how/when and what i eat and sticking to it so it now feels natural to choose healthier options. Some weight loss too."

Why see a nutritionist: "There is so much information and opinions out there that sometimes it’s difficult to see the wood for the trees. A nutritionist provides perspective."

Drop me a DM to let me know how you want to change your diet this year.

08/01/2026

It's not that you can't use these drugs but are you getting the right support to make them effective long term?

Without support you could be putting yourself at risk

😥 Micronutrient deficiency

🦴 Loss of bone mass

💪🏼 Loss of muscle mass

⚖️ Weight regain and potentially increasing yo yo dieting

Please make sure you get support whilst on these drugs.

https://www.bmj.com/content/392/bmj-2025-085304

07/01/2026

What is a Registered Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition (AfN)?

Someone who has been checked that they have a degree in nutrition science (not a weekend course and not a course in food without good scientific evidence).

The AfN is there to protect the public. They are on your side. They support their registrants to make sure they practice safely and ethically.

Look for the initials ANutr or RNutr for a regulated nutrition professional

(I'm not excluding dietitians but their title is protected so it's much easier to spot those with this specialised clinical training)

05/01/2026

Can you trust a Registered Nutritionist?

Yes - why?

Because there is a regulator behind them who has checked their credentials and makes them keep to a strict code of ethics.

As I Registered Nutritionist I have to keep up to date, I have to keep within my area of expertise, I have to be insured... OR I could get struck off.

01/01/2026

Welcome to 2026. I would like to wish you a happy new year.

Some questions for you:

What do you hope for this year?
How can you be kinder to yourself this year?
What do you want to learn more about this year?