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Eating Well

You may not be able to do anything about the genes you received from your parents; it can be difficult to make changes to the environment you live and work in; but the one area of your health and well-being where you can make a big difference very easily is in your diet.

The importance of diet is increasingly being recognised by the medical profession. Almost on a daily basis, more is discovered about the benefits (and adverse effects) of different foods.

To help with unscrambling some of the often contradictory advice about food which comes our way from various different directions, we are publishing a series of articles written by retired NHS dietitian, Mary Farmer. The first article explains what a dietitian does, and how you can consult one, if you need to. Please note that Mary can't give individual advice about your specific dietary requirements.

Click to read What Do Dietitians Do?

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If you are caring for someone, it can be very upsetting if they can't or won't eat. More Questions Than Answers might help you solve the puzzle and help the person to enjoy food once more.

Dementia brings many challenges, food and nutrition often featuring strongly. Read the latest research and lots of first-hand tips to make mealtimes less stressful.

"Cold Tea and Tears - it DID happen to a dietitian!" Read our editor's review of Mary Farmer's fascinating account of life as a dietitian in the NHS

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Please note that information offered on this site is offered without guarantees or any acceptance of liability. We do our best to verify accuracy, but any advice should be used as a signpost rather than final authority!