Shirley Patterson Clinical Dietitian

26/09/2024

20/08/2024

It is very easy to overdo it with alcohol calories especially if you enjoy Cocktails (which can be almost like a dessert in disguise). I have written some simple Cocktail swaps to help save calories and prevent unwanted weight gain.

23/02/2024

It was such a honour to be asked to advise on the impact of grief on nutritional wellbeing and thank you for including my input in your first book The Grief Prescription. I look forward to reading it when it is published on March 14th. For anybody interested it can be purchased on https://lnk.to/LossPrescription.

24/01/2024

Most people overeat occasionally but if you find that you are feeling out of control with your eating or are consuming large amounts of food in a short period of time it can be very helpful to identify what might be triggering these binge eating episodes so that you recognise them and react beforehand.

14/11/2023

Regular physical activity is very important at any age but we need to ensure that we also incorporate strength training as well as aerobic activity to help improve overall good health.

03/10/2023

It is important to be made aware that plant-based milk alternatives with the exception of fortified soya drinks are low in protein. Most are fortified with calcium and some may also be fortified with Vitamin D and some B vitamins. If you are following a diet high in plant-based foods and substitute animal milk for plant-based beverages it is recommended that you consume high protein foods on a daily basis to ensure an adequate protein intake. I have previously posted on foods high in protein that you can refer to .

19/09/2023

Intermittent fasting is a term used to describe a dietary regime that includes regular periods of fasting where no calories or very few calories are consumed. It has become very popular in recent years but it certainly should not be followed by everyone and may be unsafe for some including people on certain medications and with health issues such as diabetes, digestive problems, eating disorders and people with immunodeficiencies. If you do wish to try Intermittent Fasting and have health issues I recommend that you consult your doctor or registered Dietitian. .

05/09/2023

I love this message from to remind us that it is unrealistic to try to conform to ‘beauty’ standards that are frequently portrayed on social media which promotes anti-aging and a drive for thinness no matter what age you are. Our body shapes change naturally as we age and are supposed to change and adapt as we mature and embrace life. Let’s focus on helping to keep our bodies healthy with regular exercise and a balanced diet rather than striving for unrealistic ideals that create body dissatisfaction. Aging is a privilege

14/07/2023

If you feel that you are struggling to lose weight it’s worth remembering that even small reductions in body weight can have significant health benefits.