Food

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Breaking down the cultural barriers

27/08/2020 | 5 minutes

Breaking down the cultural barriers, but how much of the ‘social food environment’ can we control?

Priya Ahmed
PhD Health Psychology Student

Breaking down the cultural barriers
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Cooking our way to staying healthy

27/05/2020 | 8 minutes

As we continue staying at home for long periods of time, it may be a good time to rethink our weight loss goals.

Salma Mehar
Consultant Dietitian for the North West London Diabetes Transformation programme

Cooking our way to staying healthy
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Preparing for Ramadan

23/04/2020 | Read time 8 minutes

Eating well is absolutely crucial during this holy month if you want to stay healthy, avoid putting on weight and keep your energy levels up.

Salma Mehar
Consultant Dietitian for the North West London Diabetes Transformation programme

Preparing for Ramadan
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Stress and carb addiction

09/05/2020 | 11 minutes

We’ve probably all experienced the longing to turn to comfort foods during the COVID lockdowns.

Dr. Tony Willis
Clinical Director for Diabetes, NHS North West London

Stress and carb addiction
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Looking after your diabetes during the festive season

23/12/2020 | 7-9 minutes

Handy information to help you manage how you eat over the festive period.

Salma Mehar
Consultant Dietitian for the North West London Diabetes Transformation programme

Looking after your diabetes during the festive season
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Childhood Obesity and Type 2 diabetes

22/11/2021 | 5 minutes

There is an increasing number of children being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. One of the primary reasons is obesity.

Dr Mathi Woodhouse
GP and Clinical Lead for diabetes.

Childhood Obesity and Type 2 diabetes
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Diabetes and Vitamins

07/06/2022 |

Let food be thy medicine

Salma Mehar
Consultant Dietitian for the North West London Diabetes Transformation programme

Diabetes and Vitamins
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How to eat healthily on a budget

12/06/2023 | 3 minutes

Read our top 10 tips for making healthy food choices that are budget-friendly.

Salma Mehar
Consultant Dietitian for the North West London Diabetes Transformation programme

How to eat healthily on a budget