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# Registered Nutritionist in Manchester

Registered Nutritionist supporting clients to get healthy without breaking the bank or chaining them to the kitchen

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- [Could school food in England be better for our children?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2026/04/21/could-school-food-in-england-be-better-for-our-children/) - What one Registered Nutritionist and mum makes of the proposed School Food Standards in England. Have your say in the consultation.
- [How to find a nutritionist](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2026/03/03/how-to-find-a-nutritionist/) - There are so many nutritionists. How can you find the right one for you when you are searching ? Are all listings the same? Are all nutritionists the same?
- [What do nutritionists cost and how to choose a nutritionist?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2019/10/02/what-do-nutritionists-cost-and-how-to-choose-a-nutritionist/) - How much do nutritionists charge? How to choose a nutritionist?
- [10 recipes to help you eat better](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2025/09/09/10-recipes-to-help-you-eat-better/) - These recipes were commissioned by the World Cancer Research Fund. They have a fantastic bank of recipes. I was asked to create 10 new recipes which did not use meat or fish, and half of them had to be fully vegan. They also needed to include a portion of fruit or veg in every portion,
- [Munchies in the evening? - Top tips to help](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2026/01/07/munchies-in-the-evening-top-tips-to-help/) - Had your evening meal and then the munchies come? Out come the snacks and before you know it you have eaten them all. What can you do to deal with the evening cravings? Here are some top tips that I share with clients regularly. Tip 1 - eat regular meals This might seem like an
- [2025 in review: Another year in the life of a freelance Registered Nutritionist](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2025/12/02/2025-in-review-another-year-in-the-life-of-a-freelance-registered-nutritionist/) - What a year! 2025 was the year the government extended access to free school meals in England to all those children in families on Universal Credit, something I had long campaigned for. AND it was the year the government committed to updating the School Food Standards, again something I have shouted about lots and many
- [Quick, easy and dairy free tomato and mascarpone pasta](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2025/07/09/quick-easy-and-dairy-free-tomato-and-mascarpone-pasta/) - Want a quick and easy creamy pasta sauce which doesn't include dairy but still includes some protein and plenty of veg? This one was a hit with the children too! Instead of mascarpone I used silken tofu which is dairy free (suitable for those with a dairy allergy and vegans) and it's much lower in
- [Weight loss injections and diet: 5 quick tips on how to eat to eat healthily](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2025/01/30/weight-loss-injections-and-diet-5-quick-tips-on-how-to-eat-to-eat-healthily/) - There has been a huge increase in the number of people taking weight loss injections. Before I share the tips with you I want to acknowledge a few things. Firstly, I am not recommending weight loss medication. If you are thinking about it, please discuss this with your GP. Secondly, obesity is a medical condition.
- [What happens in a 1-1 nutrition consultation?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2024/11/07/what-happens-in-a-1-1-nutrition-consultation/) - Ever thought about booking a consultation with a nutritionist but wasn't sure what it would involve? When I say, "I'm a Registered Nutritionist", you might immediately start thinking weight loss, or the food police. But is that actually true? Who actually needs a nutritionist - is it just people who want to lose weight? Who
- [2024 in review: A year in the life of a freelance Registered Nutritionist](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2024/12/17/2024-in-review-a-year-in-the-life-of-a-freelance-registered-nutritionist/) - 2024 has been a tough year personally as I have watched some of the people closest to me suffer with ill health in serious and life impacting ways. I need to recognise getting through 2024 was an achievement, let alone managing to work. BUT, 2024 was also the year I became an award winning Registered
- [Ask a nutritionist: Is pasta good for you?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2022/10/25/ask-a-nutritionist-is-pasta-good-for-you/) - Carbs get a lot of bad press. Pasta too. I have heard a lot of people say they have cut it out completely. Ditched it along with the bread. But is it really as bad for you as some might think? Different types of pasta Shapes As well as lots of different shapes of pasta
- [Top healthy Veganuary tips from an expert](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2022/01/02/top-healthy-veganuary-tips-from-an-expert/) - Veganuary is upon us. The supermarkets have cleared their Christmas shelves and made way for a wide range of vegan products to entice you to spend your pennies. I thought I’d catch up with a vegan dietitian for her thoughts on the subject to share with you. Heather Russell is a dietitian at The Vegan
- [Tinned food: Is it healthy?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2022/11/10/tinned-food-is-it-healthy/) - Did you hear me talking to Kaye Adams on BBC Radio Scotland about this? I am a nutritionist and I eat tinned food. Tinned tomatoes, sweetcorn, cannelini beans, black eye beans (and many other beans), baked beans, lentils, sardines, mackerel, tuna, salmon, coconut milk, peaches, pears, pineapple. Yes, that's a long list but my point
- [Do it well: 10 simple Veganuary tips from a nutritionist](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2024/01/24/do-it-well-10-simple-veganuary-tips-from-a-nutritionist/) - Following Veganuary? I've been sharing tips throughout January on Instagram and Facebook about how to do this safely and well. Here they are in one place to refer back to. Don't forget to give me a follow on social media for more food tips throughout the year. Tip 1 - Myth Bust Myth - a
- [Essential skills for nutritionists who offer 1-1 nutrition consultations](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2025/01/02/essential-skills-for-nutritionists-who-offer-1-1-nutrition-consultations/) - Many of you will know I run an Association for Nutrition endorsed CPD training on Delivering 1-1 Nutrition Consultations. I started providing this training as lots of graduates asked me how to go about doing it. I have been delivering 1-1 consultations since 2008 and built the training on best practice and experience. People skills
- [How to use AI as a nutritionist](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2024/09/06/how-to-use-ai-as-a-nutritionist/) - AI (artificial intelligence) is has been around for a while but it has had a massive boost in popularity in the last couple of years. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, "there is no universal definition of artificial intelligence (AI). AI is generally considered to be a discipline of computer science that is aimed
- [Top tips for planning your food at Christmas](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2024/12/12/top-tips-for-planning-your-food-at-christmas/) - Yes, perhaps predictably the first tip to plan Christmas food without spending a fortune is to ACTUALLY plan! Planning involves looking at everything you need, not just the main meal. If this is something you find hard, drop me a message and I can send you a link to some further tips. Yes, turkey is
- [2022 in review - a nutritionist's year](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2022/12/15/2022-in-review-a-nutritionists-year/) - I like to look back on the year and see what I have done. It's been a year of challenge for my family, including all having Covid twice (and still suffering the consequences) but it has also been a year when I have tried lots of new things. And, of course, kept up with some
- [2023 in review: A year in the life of a freelance Registered Nutritionist](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2023/12/07/2023-in-review-a-year-in-the-life-of-a-freelance-registered-nutritionist/) - 2023 has been busy! 2 highlights for me this year: Being part of the small team which created the Association for Nutrition ANutr Development Framework - a support framework which helps Registered Associate Nutritionists as they begin their careers in nutrition and then develop a specialism to transfer to Registered Nutritionists (RNutr). Having supported many
- [Handy guide: What is CPD and how to find nutrition CPD](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2024/04/30/handy-guide-what-is-cpd-and-how-to-find-nutrition-cpd/) - CPD stands for continuing professional development. What does that mean? It is learning undertaken to extend your knowledge, understanding, skills or experience in your given profession. Notice it isn't just knowledge. So for example it could be work shadowing to extend your proficiency or training in a particular skill like anthropometry. It might not be
- [Nutrition for exams: Can what I eat really make a difference to my exam grades?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2024/04/30/nutrition-for-exams-can-what-i-eat-really-make-a-difference-to-my-exam-grades/) - I have recently written an article for NHD magazine on the science behind the food messages when it comes to revision. Read the full article here https://www.nhdmag.co.uk/nutrition-for-exams. In short, it's not just what we eat in the days running up to exams that makes a difference but our longer term diet. Diet is important to
- [How to eat well for a healthy heart](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2024/02/16/how-to-eat-well-for-a-healthy-heart/) - Do you value your heart? Do you want to be active and be able to do all the things you want to? Having a healthy heart is a vital part of keeping well. As we get older we are more at risk of heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. This
- [Navigating complicated medication and mealtimes as a carer](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2023/06/06/navigating-complicated-medication-and-mealtimes-as-a-carer/) - I am a carer, and a Registered Nutritionist. It has been an eye opener becoming a carer. I wanted to share an experience with you which many carers can probably relate to. The issue of medication. I don’t write this a medic or a pharmacist (I am neither) but as a carer who was trying
- [Processed meat should be banned from nursery and school menus](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2023/02/16/processed-meat-should-be-banned-from-nursery-and-school-menus/) - Sign the petition Quite a statement, I know. For those of you who follow my work, you may not think this statement fits with what I talk about – which is that no food is banned unless it's inedible (e.g. past it's use by date, not an edible object, or off the menu due to
- [How to look after your bones - top tips](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2023/04/18/how-to-look-after-your-bones-top-tips/) - If you have listened to the Positively Ageing Podcast recently you may have heard some of my family history. Osteoporosis affected my great Grandma, my Grandma and is now causing it's havoc in my mum's life. Does osteoporosis run in families? Sadly, yes. But family history is not the only risk factor. Osteoporosis is sometimes
- [10 tips to save money on fuel in the kitchen](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2023/01/06/10-tips-to-save-money-on-fuel-in-the-kitchen/) - With the cost of fuel being so high, saving money is so important. I have put together 10 tips to help you save money 1. Put the lid on the saucepan Keeping the lid on helps keep the heat in. It also reduces the amount of steam in the room so you are less likely
- [Can food make my life better during menopause?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2022/04/19/can-food-make-my-life-better-during-menopause/) - Menopause is a stage of life that we often hear about but it's pushed aside as 'women's business' and we don't talk about it enough. Thankfully there has been more discussion about it recently and women are being encouraged to seek support. Fellow Registered Nutritionists Laura Wyness and Lynn Burns have done extensive work in
- [The white stuff - are you getting enough calcium?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2015/10/20/the-white-stuff-are-you-getting-enough/) - Globally, 1 in 3 women over 50 and 1 in 5 men over 50 will have a fracture due to osteoporosis or brittle bone disease. Prevention is not as hard as you might think. Encourage our teenagers and young adults to reach 'peak bone mass' by having enough calcium as their skeletons grow Do load bearing
- [Better Nutrition, Better Health Manifesto Call](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2015/02/05/better-nutrition-better-health-manifesto-call/) - Better Nutrition – Better Health A manifesto call from the Association for Nutrition. Please help by emailing your MP about it. A template letter is on the AfN website The Association for Nutrition calls on all political parties to make nutrition-related health a key priority for the forthcoming parliament. The cost to the NHS of
- [9th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/09/9th-december/) - 9 days in. Are you enjoying this alternative advent calendar? How have you got on with the recipes? Feel free to add comments :-) We are encouraged to eat a rainbow and this vegetable helps us with the violet section. If you are not familiar with this vegetable you might not recognise its beautiful patterned
- [Are we eating too much salt in our diets?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2013/03/12/too-much-salt/) - Have you ever gone out for a meal or had a takeaway and then not been able to get a good night's sleep because you keep waking up thirsty? As we try and cut down on the amount of salt we are putting in our food at home, many restaurants are still keeping the salt
- [Eating your greens](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2013/11/01/eating-your-greens/) - There has been some interesting research published recently about children eating their vegetables. Check out http://www.nutritionsociety.org/blog/paper-month-nudge-children-eat-more-vegetables (now unavailable - edit Sept 2022) for more details. It goes to show that if you don't offer a variety of vegetables, children will not have the chance to try them. I meet lots of parents who say their children
- [Oh so sweet](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2014/09/15/oh-so-sweet/) - Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you. Remember the rhyme? Ever heard someone respond 'I'm sweet enough already' when offered sugar in their tea? Sugar has long been known to be bad for our health if used in excess. Sadly many of us use it in excess and even
- [23rd December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/23/23rd-december/) - A long time ago, my mum was in hospital for her Christmas dinner, she said it was the best Christmas because not only had she just had a baby but she didn't have to cook the turkey! Whether Christmas dinner fills you with dread or makes you excited, there is often the question of what
- [Off to university? Key skills to go with](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2016/08/23/off-to-university-key-skills-to-go-with/) - So you are off to university...there is so much to think about; where you will live, which clubs/societies to join, which pieces of technology you really need to do your course, how to make friends, how to stay safe...the list seems endless. Rarely though do we give a thought to the skills which would be
- [Eating healthily whilst pregnant and nauseous](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2018/04/18/eating-healthily-whilst-pregnant-and-nauseous/) - Congratulations you are pregnant! Exciting times ahead and what a responsibility; you are the sole provider of nutrition for your unborn baby. And as if that wasn't enough, you also have to deal with nausea, tiredness, aches... Who would be pregnant!? As someone who couldn't open my mouth without being sick for a period of
- [Association for Nutrition network (north west) study day 2018](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2018/02/04/744/) - The theme of the day was Nutrition in a Growing Ageing Population. We had a great set of speakers with lots of time for networking. About 120 people present. Here are some of the tweets to give you a flavour of the day. https://twitter.com/AliyaPorter/status/959434197642473472 https://twitter.com/SohailMushtaq/status/959489651244503042 https://twitter.com/rachie1607/status/959738729136033792 https://twitter.com/AliyaPorter/status/959733980831547392 https://twitter.com/CEStewartPhD/status/959733369906040832 https://twitter.com/GH_Nutrition/status/959688513649364992 https://twitter.com/F_Nutrtion_Hope/status/959736036535480320 https://twitter.com/F_Nutrtion_Hope/status/959737742463729664 https://twitter.com/NC_Nutrition/status/959756193890697217 https://twitter.com/bapbray/status/959784807780749313 https://twitter.com/F_Nutrtion_Hope/status/959740906449571841 https://twitter.com/bapbray/status/959745125403496449
- [Training for frontline staff working in the field of nutrition](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2012/05/30/training-for-frontline-staff-working-in-the-field-of-nutrition/) - The Association for Nutrition has developed a model which gives the core competencies for people working in the field of nutrition including GPs, nurses, health visitors, dietitians, nutritionists, teachers, community workers, and personal trainers. It is well worth a look. AfN are in the process of looking at courses to see which competencies they meet
- [Skin and nutrition](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2011/12/13/skin-and-nutrition/) - There is a lot out there about how you can eat certain foods to improve your skin and generally stop it from ageing. However, research is not conclusive on many of the claims. Research suggests that your best bet, once again, is to have a balanced diet (based on the Eatwell Guide ), drink about
- [Arsenic in baby food products?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/05/13/arsenic-in-baby-food-products/) - Having heard headlines about arsenic in baby food products (baby rice, rice cakes and rice based cereals) I have been asked by parents whether they should stop giving their children rice. Firstly when we think arsenic we think poison. Yes, arsenic is a carcinogen and we shouldn't have too much of it but this is
- [First foods. Introducing solids. Weaning](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/06/06/first-foods-introducing-solids-weaning/) - Whether you have lots of support around you or family and friends far away, the process of introducing solids can be daunting as a new parent. There is loads of information on the internet but how can you be sure that it is what is best for baby and how can you find the time
- [Is baby ready for solids?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2018/05/07/is-baby-ready-for-solids/) - There are many myths around the signs a baby is ready for solid foods, you may have heard a few. Baby is watching me eat Babies learn by watching and doing. It is natural for them to look at you and be interested in what you are doing. This in itself is not a sign
- [Healthy Eating in Pregnancy](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2018/07/10/healthy-eating-in-pregnancy/) - I recently had the opportunity to speak to midwives at the Northern Maternity and Midwifery Festival about nutrition in pregnancy. If you are a health professional who works with pregnant women, or those trying to become pregnant, here is a little CPD. If you are pregnant or trying to conceive, you may find the information
- [What can the out of home sector do to reduce salt in children's meals?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2019/03/07/what-can-the-out-of-home-sector-do-to-reduce-salt-in-childrens-meals/) - Reducing salt in children's meals
- [My Platinum Pudding - Strawberry Anzac Biscuit Cheesecake - recipe](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2022/05/12/my-platinum-pudding-strawberry-anzac-biscuit-cheesecake-recipe/) - I entered this recipe into the Fortnum and Mason Platinum Pudding competition in 2022. I didn't get shortlisted but it ticks all the boxes of fit for a Queen, has a story with meaning, uses accessible ingredients and uses utensils you would find in most kitchens. I made this Platinum Pudding for my family and
- [10 food tips for new students heading to uni](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2022/08/18/10-food-tips-for-new-students-heading-to-uni/) - Congratulations on getting into uni. There is so much to be excited about. I hope you will have a wonderful time. When it comes to food, there is a lot to think about. You may know how to cook or this may be the first time you have had to think about food. In this
- [Healthy eating for your BBQ without being boring](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2022/07/21/healthy-eating-for-your-bbq-without-being-boring/) - Summer is here and the BBQ is calling. In this article I'm going to share some top tips for having a healthy BBQ without being boring. I love BBQs. I love the variety of foods you can cook on a BBQ and the social time that is around it. It's great to enjoy the sunshine
- [What your teenagers need to know about bones and diet](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2022/06/21/what-your-teenagers-need-to-know-about-bones-and-diet/) - We take our bones for granted until something happens, don't we. They are there to support us. You don't tend to hear people talk about looking after their bones (except maybe the parents shouting across the children's playground when their little one is performing a dangerous feat and they are trying to stop them breaking
- [Cost of living crisis - a nutritionist's perspective](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2022/03/01/cost-of-living-crisis-a-nutritionists-perspective/) - I don't know about you but I have noticed a massive difference in the cost of the food I buy each week. I've always considered my shopping habits to be on the economical side. My main shop is at a budget supermarket and top ups on my local high street but the prices have rocketed
- [Foods to avoid at 6 months](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2019/10/01/foods-to-avoid-at-6-months/) - There is lots more information about food for your baby and toddler at Weaning Centre. My site dedicated to the under 5s. Weaning Centre Babies start to have solid foods around 6 months. It is important that babies get introduced to a range of tastes and textures but there are some foods to avoid. If
- [Is bread really bad for me?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2022/02/22/is-bread-really-bad-for-me/) - Bread has had a lot of bad press over the last few years. But is bread really that bad for us? What does bread contain? According to The Bread and Flour Regulations 1998 calcium carbonate, iron, thiamin (vitamin B1) and nicotinic acid or nicotinamide (vitamin B3) must be added to all wheat flour in Britain, with
- [Eating 5 a day is completely unrealistic...](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2019/04/30/5-a-day/) - Fruit and vegetables: Achieving 5 a day can be a challenge on a budget but for most people it is possible. Here are some tips on how to eat your 5 portions on a budget alongside quality proteins, dairy and starchy carbohydrate.
- [Help my child is so fussy](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2020/02/25/help-my-child-is-so-fussy/) - Fussy eating is very common. Extremely fussy eating (often characterised by eating less than 20 foods, not being willing to try new things and often only eating foods which are very similar eg in colour of texture) is less common but still not rare. There are so many products on the market which claim to
- [Super quick Red Lentil Pasta with chicken and chilli](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2021/02/16/red-lentil-pasta-with-chicken-and-chilli/) - Serves 1-2 Ready in about 10 minutes 100g Red lentil pasta 100g chicken breast (cooked) 1 tsp red chilli, finely chopped 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 35g spinach, washed Black pepper to taste Prepare the ingredients and set aside. Cook the red lentil pasta in boiling water for 4-5 minutes until al-dente and drain.Mix
- [Have you tried ginger? What not to ask someone with Hyperemesis Gravidarum](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2020/03/03/have-you-tried-ginger-what-not-to-ask-someone-with-hyperemesis-gravidarum/) - Reflections on life with Hyperemesis Gravidarium - extreme morning sickness in pregnancy
- [Make the pregnancy sickness go away…HG in lockdown](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2020/05/08/hg2/) - This post is the second part of a post I wrote earlier this year about HG (hyperemesis gravidarium) – extreme pregnancy sickness. 7 weeks into lockdown for the UK is over 4 months in for me. I spent the first part of this year in bed, largely unable to speak or do anything because of
- [How to lose the pregnancy weight (part 5 - BONUS!)](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2021/04/20/how-to-lose-the-pregnancy-weight-part-5-bonus/) - I said there were 4 things I did but actually I missed one really important thing. Sorry. It is so important. It's good hydration. If you are breastfeeding this is even more important. Did you know that by 6 months babies are having about 900ml of milk? That's a lot of fluid for you to
- [How to lose the pregnancy weight (part 3)](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2021/04/13/how-to-lose-the-pregnancy-weight-part-3/) - Welcome back to week 3. The 3rd thing I did was to try to have a good breakfast including one of my 5 a day. Evidence shows that having breakfast can help to regulate blood sugar levels which, because of hormones, can be a bit all over the place in pregnancy and just after. Having
- [How to lose the pregnancy weight (part 4)](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2021/04/20/how-to-lose-the-pregnancy-weight-part-4/) - How have you found the last 3 weeks? I imagine it has been a bit of a rollercoaster with the changing Covid restrictions and the Easter holidays but I'm glad you have come back to check what my 4th thing was. The 4th thing I did was to focus on fruit and veg. This might
- [How to lose the pregnancy weight (part 2)](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2021/04/06/how-to-lose-the-pregnancy-weight-part-2/) - How I lost my pregnancy weight.
- [How to lose the pregnancy weight (part 1)](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2021/03/30/how-to-lose-the-pregnancy-weight-1/) - I have had 3 children and after each of my pregnancies I have managed to lose the pregnancy weight. How? Dieting of course. NO NO and NO. No dieting. And it wasn't because it was 'all baby' either. At my 6 week check after my first baby I was 70kg (I'm normally about 55-57kg) -
- [Easy and healthy snacks for your children](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2022/01/11/easy-and-healthy-snacks-for-your-children/) - This week sees the launch of the NHS Food Scanner app. The app where you can scan your children's snack products and find healthier alternatives. Review of the NHS Food Scanner app I gave it a try and here are some thoughts (followed by some of my own snack tips). What was good? Easy to
- [Succeeding with your New Year's Resolutions](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2022/01/04/succeeding-with-your-new-years-resolutions/) - It’s a new year and you may have set some new years’ resolutions. The top new years’ resolutions for 2021, depending on which article you read, were to get fit, lose weight, and be more healthy. Did you set any of these or something completely different? What were yours? Can I help you with them?
- [5 simple foods which are good for a healthy heart](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2022/02/01/5-simple-foods-which-are-good-for-a-healthy-heart/) - Eating single foods will not make your heart healthy but there are certain foods (or types of food) which are ideal to include as a healthy heart diet Oily fish Oily fish contains omega 3 which can help reduce blood clotting and so it's good to include. How much oily fish should we have? The
- [Help weaning your baby - and beyond weaning](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2021/07/20/weaning-your-baby-and-beyond-weaning/) - Navigating weaning can be a challenge, especially with sleep deprivation. I have been humbled by the number of likes I have had on my post pregnancy weight loss blogs and wanted to share a new service with all the new parents who follow my blog. Those of you who know me, know that I want
- [Feeding children over the summer break](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2019/07/19/feeding-children-over-the-summer-break/) - I love the school holidays. The lack of school run and constant clock watching. The time with my children at their best times of day, not just when they are tired and hungry. No matter how creative you are, school holidays can be expensive though; with trips and activities adding up, not to mention the
- [Lunchbox ideas](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2019/08/30/lunchboxes/) - There is lots of information about lunch boxes out there. Much of it is very expensive and takes masses of time to produce. In our house, I organise the food and cook the evening meal, but it is my husband who makes the 2 packed lunches. At 6.30 in the morning, he has about 15
- [Calorie Counting](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2021/08/21/calorie-counting/) - Calorie counting is exactly what it says, counting the number of calories in food. Some of us do this for interest. Some because we have been told how many calories we need and want to maintain, gain or lose weight. 1g of fat is 9 calories1g of protein is 4 calories1g of carbohydrate is 4
- [Family recipe book - get children cooking](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2021/08/10/family-recipe-book-get-children-cooking/) - If you have been following my work, you will know that I think it is vital that children learn how to cook. They can start young and that time together in the kitchen can grow into a hobby, a job or just a survival skill. I was commissioned by World Cancer Research Fund to write
- [Top tips for carers for eating well](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2021/10/07/top-tips-for-carers-for-eating-well/) - I have had the privilege of working with Manchester Carers Network for the last few years and have met so many wonderful carers. Carers do such a fantastic job of looking after other people but sometimes it can be hard to fit in time to look after themselves. I run workshops with Manchester Carers Network
- [Why am I so bloated?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2021/10/14/why-am-i-so-bloated/) - My clients often ask me about bloating. It's very common. It's also very uncomfortable for anyone who is experiencing it. What do I do first? As a Registered Nutritionist, I will always ask clients to see their GP to rule out any underlying medical conditions before we try to work together. Why? Not because I want
- [Advertising of food to children](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2021/06/26/advertising-of-food-to-children/) - This week the government announced that they would go ahead with the ban on the advertising of high fat, high salt and high sugar foods (HFSS foods) before the 9pm watershed. This is great news for parents of children who watch TV but there are some things to still consider. Companies can still advertise through
- [2020 the year food hit the headlines](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2021/01/01/2020-the-year-food-hit-the-headlines/) - Food is always making headlines but 2020 it seemed to dominate in a way I don't remember experiencing before. Here are some of the topics which came up (and I've linked a few articles in case you have time on your hands!): Food shortages - shops limiting pasta purchases, shops running out of frozen vegSourdough!
- [Lockdown realities - diet and exercise](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2020/06/22/lockdown-realities-diet-and-exercise/) - Lockdown has been for many of us about endurance. We need to be kind to ourselves and set small goals.
- [Food poverty in the pandemic](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2020/04/19/food-poverty-in-the-pandemic/) - Healthy food should not be just for the wealthy. It should not just be for those who have lots of time to cook. Yet, we know that healthy food costs money. It doesn't have to be more expensive than highly processed food however whichever food we eat, we need money to buy it. The current
- [My child won't eat](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2019/12/17/my-child-wont-eat/) - Fussy eating can be very stressful. Help is available.
- [In work food poverty. 10 small steps your company could take](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2019/06/05/in-work-food-poverty-10-small-steps-your-company-could-take/) - In work poverty is real. What can your company do to reduce the burden on your staff.
- [Sustainability - what it means to this business](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2019/05/23/sustainability-what-it-means-to-this-business/) - In a recent network meeting sustainability in business was discussed. Most of the focus was on climate action but it led me to think about how Porter Nutrition is working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (see picture below) As a small business I commit to do my part in the following goals 1. End
- [Food poverty - sadly not a thing of the past](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2019/03/04/food-poverty-sadly-not-a-thing-of-the-past/) - Food poverty action required in Greater Manchester. Action plan launched.
- [Does healthy eating have to hurt the planet?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2019/01/17/does-healthy-eating-have-to-hurt-the-planet/) - Image: Commons Wikimedia -https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CSIRO_ScienceImage_3224_Pulses_and_legumes.jpg This is a very complicated question because there are so many factors involved, but it has been the subject of much debate over the last few years. The latest headline comes from work by scientists at Harvard University in the USA. The proposed diet moves us all away from eating
- [Cooking with children - part 2](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2018/10/02/cooking-with-children-part-2/) - When I wrote part 1, I promised there would be more... Here it is! Last time we talked about: Hand hygiene, general yuk, listening to an adult, not touching things they have not been asked to touch, stirring skills, measuring out ingredients, food handling and the language of recipes This time, we are going to look
- [Jacket potato with tuna and salad](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2018/09/28/jacket-potato-with-tuna-and-salad/) - The humble jacket potato gets a lot a bad press but potatoes are a good source of starchy carbohydrate and vitamins, we just need to be careful what we put on them. Jacket potatoes are also a relatively cheap meal. The focus should be on the vegetables. For a main meal, aim to have 2
- [Should we even be selling food which can cause harm?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2018/09/20/should-we-even-be-selling-food-which-can-cause-harm/) - This is a question to wrestle with. I am not going to give you the answer but share a few thoughts to start off your dinner time discussion! With the latest cancer prevention report suggesting processed meat should, if possible, be avoided and the government consulting (finally) on a total ban of the sale of
- [Cooking with children - part 1](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2018/06/08/cooking-with-children-part-1/) - This is the first in a series of articles for parents and carers about the skills I think children need to develop around cooking When it comes to cooking with our children it is easy to get into the habit of baking with our children rather than cooking with them. Teaching our children cooking skills
- [Eating to reduce your risk of cancer](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2018/05/24/eating-to-reduce-your-risk-of-cancer/) - Today sees the launch of the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research. The report takes all the studies on cancer and brings them together to see what the evidence base is. It takes all the individual studies you see in the newspapers and many more and brings them together. The report is 2000
- [Portion sizes for children](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2018/04/16/portion-sizes-for-children/) - All children are different and have different appetites. Here are 8 tips to help all those with responsibility for feeding children to know how much to give them. Know the child's weight and get them weighed regularly (at least once a year for school-age children, more often for younger children). If they are tracking along
- [Consultation on Nutrient Profiling](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2018/03/27/consultation-on-nutrient-profiling/) - There is currently a consultation out on the thresholds for which foods can be advertised to children. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-uk-nutrient-profiling-model-2018-review Here is my response: I welcome the proposed changes in the nutrient profiling. I specifically welcome the change from total sugar to free sugar in line with the SACN recommendations for free sugars. There is a lot
- [Musings of a nutritionist in Scarborough](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2018/03/08/musings-of-a-nutritionist-in-scarborough/) - On a recent trip to the seaside (in a rather cold week in February) I came across a couple of activities in the market hall in Scarborough which I thought I would share. As I entered into the old hall I was pleasantly surprised to see a traditional butcher and masses of fresh fruit
- [Ready to wean but worried about choking?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2018/02/06/ready-to-wean-but-worried-about-choking/) - When it comes to starting your baby on solid foods there is lots to think about… What their first food will be, will I use the baby led or spoon feeding method, which high chair shall I buy, when should I start… The list goes on (That’s why I spend 3 sessions talking about it
- [100 calorie snacks](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2018/01/03/100-calorie-snacks/) - You may have heard on the news that Public Health England have suggested that children should be restrict their snacks to two 100 calorie snacks a day. There has been lots of debate about whether children should be calorie counting but the principle is that although children benefit from small snacks, they should not be
- [24th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/24/24th-december/) - Our last stop on the vegetable tour today! It's Christmas tomorrow! Make sure you have this one in your trolley today, it's tradition after all. But don't forget about these after Christmas, if they are cooked fresh and not for too long (preferably steamed), they don't need to have quite a strong a taste. One
- [22nd December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/22/22nd-december/) - Twas the Friday before Christmas and all through the country people were panicking that they hadn't done all their Christmas shopping... Are you ready for Christmas? It is ok if you are not. Today's vegetable is in season although we are nearing the end of the season. It is in the cabbage family. Did you
- [21st December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/21/21st-december/) - If you work Monday to Friday you have just today and tomorrow left in work. Most work places are full of high fat and high sugar treats which tempt us to eating far too much. This vegetable has often been seen as a weight loss aid because it is low in calories and high in
- [20th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/20/20th-december/) - With the boy's school finishing today and all the festivities at the end of term, they are exhausted, which means tempers run high and the need for something quick and easy to cook in the way of veg is essential. Frozen vegetables have come a long way since they were first sold. Now vegetables are
- [19th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/19/19th-december/) - Christmas is a time when we remember a baby born a long time ago and a star which appeared in the sky. The sky has fascinated many for generations but what do you need to get up into space? A rocket! Well you won't get far on salad leaves when it comes to space
- [18th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/18/18th-december/) - Only a week until Christmas. For many of us, we have already started consuming Christmas treats and perhaps our capacity to eat our 5 a day seems diminished. Our bodies need our 5 a day more than it needs the Christmas treats though so the challenge is to prioritise. I'm not saying no to Christmas
- [17th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/17/17th-december/) - Due to global trade we are fortunate enough to have access to fruit and veg we can't grow here in winter. This vegetable is in fact very easy to grow in the UK - even in Manchester!) but not in December. Perhaps it is something to think about for next year. If you have a
- [16th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/16/16th-december/) - Yes, there are still plenty more vegetables to try... Today we have.... Leeks! wales.com says "According to legend on the eve of the battle against the Saxons St David advised theBritons to wear leeks in their caps so as to easily distinguish friend from foe. This helped to secure a great victory. Today Welsh people around the world wear leeks on St David's
- [15th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/15/15th-december/) - Yesterday and today I had the privilege of being able to watch my boys in their school plays. A wonderful reminder of the Christmas story and why we are celebrating this Christmas. School is such an important part of a child's life. It can shape their experiences throughout life. Hopefully their experiences are good. Sadly
- [14th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/14/14th-december/) - If you are anything like me you will always fill your shopping basket with the same vegetable. This one is an essential for packed lunches. Quickly wash, top and tail them and pop them in. They have a great peppery taste and they are brightly coloured too. Radish Radishes are a good source of fibre,
- [13th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/13/13th-december/) - People keep asking me if I am ready for Christmas. Do they ask me because they are and they want me to feel bad, or do they ask me because they aren't and they want to check it is ok? Trust me, it is ok not to be ready for Christmas. This time of year
- [12th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/12/12th-december/) - Half way and our taste buds are tickling. Today we continue on the theme of low cost vegetables. A kilo bag of these is about 50p and you might just want to have some in for Christmas to feed the reindeer... You guessed it, today's vegetable is carrots. Carrots are a great source of vitamin
- [11th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/11/11th-december/) - As people prepare for Christmas, spare a thought for those who won't have the option of choice this Christmas. With many people using food banks tinned vegetables become an essential part of their diet bring much needed fibre, vitamins and minerals. Today's vegetable is one which survives well in the canning process and its crisp
- [10th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/10/10th-december/) - Some vegetables are more popular than others. Some vegetables have a bad reputation, especially those we had served at school dinners. Today's vegetable is one of the ones with a bad reputation - often served overcooked, mushy and full of water. Today I want to encourage you to try cauliflower. Cauliflower is a good source of
- [8th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/08/680/) - We have been round the world in our greengrocers tour already and there are plenty more vegetables to try. This one is common place in Chinese cooking but has become very popular in the UK. It takes just 2 minutes to steam or stir fry so excellent for busy people. Today's vegetable is.... Pak choi
- [7th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/07/7th-december/) - A week of the countdown to Christmas over and we have had a variety of contributions to our vegetable basket. Aren't we lucky there are so many more options available still? These come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and we have to be careful we don't eat the wrong ones. Fortunately someone else
- [6th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/06/6th-december/) - We have had some seasonal vegetables and others which we are fortunate enough to have in our shops all year round thanks to global trade. This vegetable became very expensive due to poor harvests earlier in 2017 and was hard to come by. This vegetable has been made even more popular thanks to pre prepared
- [5th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/05/5th-december/) - As we continue the countdown to Christmas and we start getting worried about all the things we still need to do, we need to remember that life still happens each day before Christmas and every day after too. We need to look after ourselves and keep our bodies healthy. Often confined to a pickling jar,
- [4th December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/04/4th-december/) - On the 4th day of advent the greengrocer brought to me.... A bag of frozen peas! So you might of hated these at school but the trick is not to overcook them. They are blanches before they are frozen so you basically need to defrost them. Put them in boiling water for a few minutes
- [3rd December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/03/3rd-december/) - So we are 3 days in and what would make the perfect Sunday dinner? We are not going roast dinner this time but it's still a British classic. This root vegetable often gets overlooked but it is great mashed or diced as a vegetable side or put in recipes like my suggestion below. Today's vegetable
- [2nd December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/02/2nd-december/) - The 2nd day of advent brings another delicious vegetable. This one more in season than the previous one. This one is great in stews and soups and winter warmers, perfect for this cold weather we are having. Did you guess? It's butternut squash. Butternut squash is a great source of vitamin A. Vitamin A is
- [1st December](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/12/01/1st-december/) - It's the first day of advent. As we count down to Christmas and all it means we are unwrapping some of nature's finest ingredients. We are so lucky to have variety and our first advent vegetable is.... Aubergine Aubergine might not be where you would start in terms of vegetables but I thought I would
- [Join me for advent as we step inside the green grocers...](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/11/28/join-me-for-advent-as-we-step-inside-the-green-grocers/) - Behind each window you will find a vegetable to try and a recipe or recipe idea. Some of the recipes are my own, others are ones found on a range of websites. I do not endorse the companies associated with the websites. This is not a diet plan so make sure you follow all the
- [Sugar, sugar, sugar](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/11/03/sugar-sugar-sugar/) - It is not easy being a nutritionist. Some people think you shouldn't eat any sugar and tell you so when you have pudding at a dinner party and some people will try and secretly eat away from you. I am not anti sugar though! When cane sugar become part of the UK diet many years
- [Harvest time](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/10/08/harvest-time/) - It's harvest festival time again. A time when we think about all the wonderful things we have to eat. All of nature's finest larder items. Purple sprouting broccoli, squash of many colours and shapes, blackberries and hundreds of varieties of apple. We are fast forgetting the rhythm of the seasons as fruit and vegetables are
- [Good mental wellbeing and nutrition](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/09/26/good-mental-wellbeing-and-nutrition/) - The longer I work in the field of nutrition the more I am convinced that we need to tackle mental wellbeing and nutrition together. It can't be a coincidence that we have epidemics of both obesity and mental illness. We have to look at people as a whole. I am not saying anything new but
- [10 minutes](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/09/01/10-minutes/) - There has been a lot in the headlines about 10 minutes of walking recently. 10 minutes brisk walking a day can have amazing health benefits. 10 minutes sounds like a short amount of time but for some of us it is more difficult to squeeze in that we would like to think. Here are some
- [Looking for a nursery - what to ask in terms of food](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/07/18/looking-for-a-nursery-what-to-ask-in-terms-of-food/) - Looking for a nursery can be a daunting process. It is important you feel comfortable leaving your child there and yet you can only go on other people's recommendations. Not only should we check Ofsted reports and find out other parents opinions but we also need to ask the right questions when we go to
- [Healthy eating is too expensive](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/04/07/healthy-eating-is-too-expensive/) - In my 10 years of being a Registered Nutritionist, I have had many people tell me that healthy eating is too expensive. I have given plenty of advice to people on low budgets about what they can eat but I have found little detailed information to back up the idea that healthy eating does not
- [Book review](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/03/11/book-review/) - A little jaunt to our local library in Manchester resulted in borrowing what turned out to be an excellent recipe book - I hasten to add that I have not been paid to write this. As a professional and a mum I have tried, and bought, my fair share of children's cook books and as
- [10 reasons you are safe with a Registered Nutritionist](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/03/11/10-reasons-you-are-safe-with-a-registered-nutritionist/) - When you get in your car, you fasten your seat belt, because it is safer to have one on. When you cross a road, you check there are no cars coming, because it is safer then just walking out. So, why do we insist in taking advice from people who may do more harm than
- [Happy New Year!](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2017/01/04/happy-new-year/) - Here are some tips for a healthier new year. The article was written in a south Manchester magazine called Open Up. Enjoy 2017 :-)
- [Should we go nuts this Christmas?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2016/12/06/should-we-go-nuts-this-christmas/) - A systematic review of the evidence found in 20 studies (29 publications) by researchers at Imperial College London published today in BioMed Central revealed statistically significant reductions in risk of diseases such as cancer, stroke, coronary heart disease and diabetes in people who ate more than 20g a day of nuts. Whilst there could be a number
- [Fussy eating](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2016/10/21/fussy-eating/) - A recent study by a student at UCL suggested that there was a genetic link to fussy eating. Although the study looks like quite a good one but where does this leave parents? Do we just put it down to genes and move on? Surely we still have to intervene? There are lots of things we
- [Prices of food to rise?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2016/10/14/prices-of-food-to-rise/) - When the Governor of the Bank of England announces that food prices are likely to rise (due largely to the uncertainty surrounding Brexit), we might ask ourselves how we will meet this challenge. Will we spend less on other things or will we save less? Perhaps it is time for us all to learn some
- ['Pack to School' - more healthy eating tips for packed lunches](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2016/08/27/pack-to-school-more-healthy-eating-tips-for-packed-lunches/) - You may have seen my article in Open Up, a community magazine in south Manchester. If you haven't, read the full article here Here are some more ideas for healthy lunches. Choose something from each of these categories 1) Bread, cereals and potatoes Sliced bread, pitta bread Bread roll Chapatis, tortilla wraps, naan Muffins, scones, oat
- [New advice about vitamin D](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2016/07/25/new-advice-about-vitamin-d/) - Vitamin D is needed for the protection (and growth in children) of muscles and bones. It is needed to help the body absorb calcium. There is also growing evidence that it can protect against some long term health conditions. The long and short of it is, it is a vital nutrient. The Scientific Advisory Committee
- [FODMAP friendly egg fried rice](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2016/07/12/fodmap-friendly-egg-fried-rice/) - Here is another recipe for those on the FODMAP diet. Quick and easy. Ready in 20 minutes. I would love to know what you think of it. FODMAP friendly egg fried rice Serves 3-4 people Ingredients 250g basmati rice 1 head of pak choi, cut into chunks 1 red pepper, diced 200g frozen peas 8
- [FODMAP friendly chicken curry](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2016/06/21/fodmap-friendly-chicken-curry/) - 1 aubergine 500g pack of skinless and boneless chicken thighs (cut into bite size pieces) 400g tinned chopped tomatoes 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp coriander seeds 2 tsp garam masala (with no onion or garlic) 1 tsp ginger powder 1/2 tsp turmeric black pepper 2 tbsp vegetable oil Wash and
- [Eatwell Plate becomes the Eatwell Guide](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2016/04/21/eatwell-plate-becomes-the-eatwell-guide/) - Last month the plate diagram, which shows us what a healthy, balanced diet looks like, changed. The new 'Eatwell Guide' is: The change was a result of a review of the latest scientific research as well as consultation with professionals. On the new plate the fruit and vegetables section is slightly bigger than before -
- [Living on the FODMAP diet](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2016/04/21/living-on-the-fodmap-diet/) - The FODMAP diet is a diet which can reduce the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). FODMAP stands for: Fermentable Oligosaccharides (eg. Fructans and Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) - eg in Artichokes (Globe), Artichokes(Jerusalem), Garlic (in large amounts), Leek, Onion (brown, white, Spanish, onion powder), Spring Onion (white part), Shallots, Wheat (in large amounts), Rye (in large amounts),
- [Nutrition - food for thought](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2015/12/01/nutrition-food-for-thought/) - November is always a busy month for me. I attended Food Matters Live at Excel and had the chance to hear some great evidence based talks from researchers and practitioners in the world of food. It was good to see some great innovations being showcased too, (cauliflower rice in microwaveable pouches, seaweed tagliatelle, juice gels
- [New recommendations for sugar and fibre by SACN](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2015/07/17/new-recommendations-for-sugar-and-fibre-by-sacn/) - New recommendations have been made by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition. "It is recommended that the average population intake of dietary fibre for children aged 2 to 5 years should approximate 15g/day, for children aged 5 to 11 years 20g/day, for children aged 11 to 16 years 25 g/day and for adolescents aged 16
- [Same upbringing, very different food habits](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2015/06/15/same-upbringing-very-different-food-habits/) - My two sons (so not a randomised controlled trial) have been raised with the same nutritional background but they are very different in their food choices. I have always been of the opinion that you should not change your own healthy eating habits to make way for the kids desire for pizza, pasta fried foods
- [2014 in review](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2015/01/02/2014-in-review/) - The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here's an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 390 times in 2014. If it were a cable car, it would take about 7 trips to carry that many people. Click here to see the
- [2000 calories - a day's intake of food](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2015/01/02/2000-calories-a-days-intake-of-food/) - Check out this website for some interesting pictures of what 2000 calories looks like in different fast food restaurants - and we wonder why obesity is such a big issue. Happy New Year everyone. May 2015 bring more health than 2014.
- [Salt and headaches](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2014/12/16/salt-and-headaches/) - I have been asked lots of questions about headaches. Research has long recognised a link between hydration and headaches - so we need to make sure we have enough liquid, as well as a link between blood pressure and headaches but today this article suggests there might be a link between salt and headaches. Perhaps
- [Data from ALSPAC: vitamin D and calcium in pre-school children](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2014/10/06/data-from-alspac-vitamin-d-and-calcium-in-pre-school-children/) - Interesting study but I wonder how sunlight fits into all of this as the main source of vitamin D is not dietary but rather from sunlight. Data from ALSPAC: vitamin D and calcium in pre-school children.
- [Vitamin supplements - should we take them?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2014/06/30/vitamin-supplements-should-we-take-them/) - I was recently told about this article which was published in Nature as a News Feature. It is a long and detailed article looking at what we know about vitamin supplements for the general population. It concludes that studies need to be designed better and we need to be better at analysing the data in order
- [Nutrition in pregnancy](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2014/04/30/nutrition-in-pregnancy/) - This is further evidence to support the argument that we need to educate people planning to get pregnant about diet. Most are open to finding out more as they want the best for their baby.
- [Where next with obesity?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2014/04/05/where-next-with-obesity/) - I recently went to a conference in Manchester on obesity run by Open Forum Events. The conference highlighted the issues of obesity, things which all health professionals have heard before but there was little in the way of how to move forward. The general consensus was we know there is an issue and we know
- [Life is so sweet - or perhaps too sweet](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2014/01/11/life-is-so-sweet-or-perhaps-too-sweet/) - Have you ever thought about how much sugar is in your diet? If you have, you have probably thought about fizzy drinks, chocolates, sweets, desserts, cakes etc but there is sugar in lots of processed foods. This article sheds some light highlighting yoghurts, tomato based pasta sauces, coleslaw, 'enhanced water' and bread. Surprised? You are
- [Homegrown](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2013/08/07/homegrown/) - My 3 year old wouldn't touch potatoes - until we grew them ourselves. Now he asks for more. Another reason to grow your own.
- [Post pregnancy weight loss](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2013/05/08/post-pregnancy-weight-loss/) - I had my second baby 7 weeks ago and have been thinking a lot recently about post pregnancy weight loss. Last time I put on a lot of weight other than the baby weighing in at 73kg at the 6 week check (having been about 55kg before I got pregnant). It took me quite a
- [What are we telling people!?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2013/02/14/what-are-we-telling-people/) - I was recently informed by my midwife that I had slightly low iron levels. They were not low enough warrant my taking supplements but I was advised to eat more green vegetables. I was horrified, although not totally surprised by this advice. I would have to eat a lot of green veg to improve my
- [Association for Nutrition Regional Network - North West](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2013/02/14/association-for-nutrition-regional-network-north-west/) - I am the rep for the Network in the North West. It is a voluntary role but well worth the time and the effort when you meet such inspiring people working in a range of nutrition areas. On Saturday we held an event for continuing professional development and were overwhelmed by the response. We had
- [Lawyers take on food industry in the US](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2012/10/16/lawyers-take-on-food-industry-in-the-us/) - We need clever people to take on the clever people who run the food industry. We need to watch this story closely to see if there is anything we can learn from it.
- [Vitamin D - where are you?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2012/09/09/vitamin-d-where-are-you/) - On a recent search for vitamin D supplements (at the dose recommended by the Department of Health in pregnancy) I was surprised to find that they could not be purchased. The correct amount can be found in other supplements for pregnancy such as Lloyds own brand products and Pregnacare but if you don't want to
- [Weaning](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2012/06/27/weaning/) - With government cuts there seems to be less and less information available for parents from health professionals about all sorts of parenting issues. Are parents supposed to reply on instinct, the internet, books and word of mouth? With an obesity epidemic and rickets (vitamin D deficiency in children) on the rise we really shouldn't be
- [Giving will power a helping hand in weight loss](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2012/05/08/giving-will-power-a-helping-hand-in-weight-loss/) - Will power is crucial for weight management, especially when losing weight. Here are some things which can help you stick to healthy eating. I don't pretend it is easy and that these tips will work for everyone, but that might. 1) Know the difference between hunger and thirst Often we eat because we are
- [What are you interested in?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2012/05/02/what-are-you-interested-in/) - To all my readers, I am interested to know what sort of information you would like me to have on the website. If you can let me know, that would be great. Just put a comment below.
- [Supermarket manipulation tactics](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2012/05/01/supermarket-manipulation-tactics/) - I recently did a large Tesco online order. I was trying to work out the best buys and noticed the following: - The cost per 100g is sometimes completely incorrect - The cost per 100g is sometimes rounded down rather than up which suggests it is cheaper than it actually is - The cost per
- [Healthy eating in tough times](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2012/04/17/healthy-eating-in-tough-times/) - Healthy eating agendas are slipping from view as budgets get cut on a national and local level. NHS and council staff are having to make tough choices. Do they reduce the number of doctors and nurses, increase waiting times for operations or do they cut the promotion of healthy eating? The choice is obvious, isn't
- [Weaning - the old fashioned way](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2012/02/08/weaning-the-old-fashioned-way/) - I have recently been told that health visitors in Manchester promote so called 'baby led weaning' to parents, however when I worked in Lewisham, NHS London was not. Rather, they were giving it as an option. Weaning came up in the news again recently with more questions about whether exclusive breastfeeding to 6 month is
- [Vitamin D](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2012/02/08/vitamin-d/) - I found an interesting BBC video about vitamin D. I wasn't told about taking vitamin D supplements when I was pregnant or breastfeeding, and it wasn't until my son's 8 month check that I was told he should have any. I was told I could only get them if I was on benefits and not
- [Allergy and Intolerance week](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2012/02/01/allergy-and-intolerance-week/) - Last week was Food Allergy and Intolerance week. Many people think they have allergies and intolerances but it is important they get a medical diagnosis in order to confirm it. Managing an allergy is actually quite difficult and it is important to get the proper advice and not to fall foul of the advertising of
- [Change4Life Supermeals](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2012/01/04/change4life-supermeals/) - When Change4Life launched I thought it was a positive initiative, although very misinformed. Living and working at the time in a very deprived part of south east London with a high proportion of the population from minority ethnic communities, I felt that though the messages were great, they would not reach our population. They might
- [Background to the blog](https://porternutrition.co.uk/2011/11/29/hello-world/) - My aim with this blog is to start to collect ideas on health eating in the UK. I will blog about some of the articles and news stories I read. With the economy in the state it is, I watch with interest to see how we reduce the incidence of obesity, cancer, diabetes, and

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- [Need a nutritionist?](https://porternutrition.co.uk/) - Get in touch We all need to eat. What we eat is influenced by so many things. Sometimes it is helpful to take a moment and reflect. Whatever your age, time with a Registered Nutritionist, like me, is a good investment of time and money for the sake of your health. Good nutrition is important.
- [1-1 Consultations Training (AfN endorsed CPD)](https://porternutrition.co.uk/home/services-available/professionaldevelopment/training/) - Training for all nutritionists doing 1-1 consultations whether you are a freelancer, work for a charity or NHS organisation. This training is suitable for those with no experience and is also a good CPD tool for those who have been doing consultations and want to boost their practice. Because it is delivered live you get
- [Nutrition Skills Workshops - learn how to deliver nutrition workshops](https://porternutrition.co.uk/home/services-available/professionaldevelopment/nutrition-skills-workshops/) - Join me for a 2 hour interactive session and learn how to plan and deliver an effective nutrition workshop. We will cover aims and objectives, content, delivery, risk assessment and more. I will share experiences from practice and you will get the opportunity to have a go at planning your own session as well as
- [1 to 1 private nutrition consultations](https://porternutrition.co.uk/home/services-available/1-to-1-consultations/) - How does the service work? All advice is tailored to you. Step 1: Email exchange or phone call and booking form Step 2: Initial consultation (up to an hour). We will talk through what you want to get out of the service, your history, likes and dislikes etc and then we will set some initial
- [About](https://porternutrition.co.uk/about/) - Hi, I'm Aliya Porter, a Registered Nutritionist, mum of 3 and a lady with many hats! I am passionate about helping my clients to break down the barriers they have to eating healthily. My strapline - healthy eating without chaining you to the kitchen or breaking the bank. I use the same principles in my
- [Setting up a Nutrition Consultancy - support package](https://porternutrition.co.uk/home/services-available/professionaldevelopment/consultancytraining/) - Want to go freelance but not sure where to start? Setting up your own business isn't easy. There is a lot to think about. This package was created to help you through the process and to offer you support. Watch the video Book this package to guide you through all you need to think about
- [Free Postnatal Nutrition Workshop](https://porternutrition.co.uk/home/services-available/nutrition-workshops/postnatal-nutrition-workshop/) - What is nutrition important for postnatally? Recovery from birth - including wound healing Mental wellbeing Immunity Energy Concentration Sleep regulation Production of milk Weight management Blood sugar control And more What the workshop covers Nutrition for recovery, including hyperemesis Nutrition for breastfeeding Nutrition for weight loss Tips to help mums eat well What is a
- [Professional development - Nutritionist's Support Hub](https://porternutrition.co.uk/home/services-available/professionaldevelopment/) - I offer a range of professional services to Registered Nutritionists (RNutr) and Registered Associate Nutritionists (ANutr) and nutrition students eligible to register upon graduation. https://porternutrition.co.uk/2024/04/30/handy-guide-what-is-cpd-and-how-to-find-nutrition-cpd/ Mailing list If you would like to join the mailing list to be kept updated about services provided, free networking sessions and to receive tips that will help your practice,
- [Blog](https://porternutrition.co.uk/blog/) - Find out about food and nutrition from an expert and someone who lives what they advise Hi, I’m Aliya, I'm a Registered Nutritionist, mum of 3 and community campaigner. I'm passionate about good food for everyone without spending a fortune or chaining you to the kitchen. I've worked for charities, the NHS and businesses, and
- [RNutr peer support circle](https://porternutrition.co.uk/home/services-available/professionaldevelopment/rnutr-peer-support/) - Are you an RNutr who works independently of other nutritionists and sees clients 1-1? This circle is for you. Outline of the service The service is solely for RNutr delivering 1-1 consultations. It is a peer support group which provides informal support to each other to deliver quality for our clients and look out for
- [Portfolio support](https://porternutrition.co.uk/afn-portfolio-support/) - If you have not done an Association for Nutrition (AfN) accredited course and would like support with your Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) portfolio, I offer a one to one service to support you. I won’t write the AfN portfolio for you but I will help you pull together your evidence and give you guidance on
- [Nutrition Skills Workshop: Using AI ethically in nutrition communications](https://porternutrition.co.uk/nutrition-skills-workshop-using-ai-ethically-in-nutrition-communications/) - Register your interest here The world is changing. AI is making headlines. Are you ready to embrace this world changing era? We can't ignore AI. It's hear to stay but there are so many questions around how and why to use it. Using knowledge and experience gained through using AI, Aliya helps you navigate how
- [What my clients say](https://porternutrition.co.uk/testimonals/) - "I was struggling with tiredness and energy levels, and so I looked for some nutrition advice to try to improve the way I was feeling. Aliya helped me navigate the complicated topic of nutrition, and worked with me to help me make some simple but effective changes to my diet. I feel better than before
- [Professional support for ANutr (Registered Associate Nutritionists)](https://porternutrition.co.uk/support-for-anutr/) - Group support Group support is for Registered Associate Nutritionists in public health (either freelance ANutr or those working as the only nutritionist for their organisation). We meet quarterly via Zoom and then you are given support via email in between. We look at a range of topics including complex cases, staying within areas of competency, the latest
- [Template client forms](https://porternutrition.co.uk/template-client-forms/) - When delivering your own nutrition consultations it can be hard to know what to include on a form to ensure you cover the requirements of GDPR and professional requirements. Help is here. You can purchase a licence for template client forms – a booking form and initial consultation form, along with the associated cancellation form. Sent as
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- [Quick links](https://porternutrition.co.uk/links/) - Contact 1-1 consultations First Foods Course Menopause workshop Weaning on a Budget - ebook Training and resources for nutritionists and students Nutrition in Pregnancy guide Blog articles
- [Free resources](https://porternutrition.co.uk/recip/) - Everyone loves a freebie. I would love to develop more to help you. Get in touch with requests. Recipes Access recipe hub Free Pregnancy Download You have just found out you are pregnant, congratulations! Or you are preparing to try to conceive. Want to learn more about what to eat during pregnancy? This free download
- [Nutrition workshops](https://porternutrition.co.uk/home/services-available/nutrition-workshops/) - Whether you are community group, business, school or group of friends, I can run a workshop to suit your needs - both in person and online. Here are some of the workshops I run. I am also happy to put together bespoke sessions. On demand menopause workshop Going through menopause and want to know what
- [Pregnancy](https://porternutrition.co.uk/home/services-available/pregnancy/) - Whether you are already pregnant or trying to conceive, nutrition is important. There are lots of myths around nutrition in pregnancy, 'eating for 2' is one and it can be hard to know what to eat when you are trying to conceive to prepare your body for pregnancy or when you are pregnant and not
- [Nutrition Services](https://porternutrition.co.uk/home/services-available/) - I offer a range of nutrition services including: I can also provide: Information stalls at events Talks at conferences watch an example talk here Healthy eating or weight management training for health visitors, nurses, teachers, midday supervisors, voluntary sector staff, fitness instructors Lectures on healthy eating, weaning, professional conduct and freelance practice To find out
- [Weaning](https://porternutrition.co.uk/weaning/) - Weaning (starting solids as it is now officially called) is such an important stage of a child's development but we are often not given enough information to know how to do it well. It is my hope that through interacting with the content I produce and the face to face work I do, you will
- [Fruitful marriage - marriage prep session](https://porternutrition.co.uk/food-for-thought-marriage-prep-session/) - Getting married? Yay! Did you know we make hundreds of food decisions a day? (not just about what to serve on the big day!) Given the number of decisions, have you discussed food with your partner to be? From who cooks, who shops and who does the dishes, to what role food plays in our
- [Association for Nutrition (AfN) Independent Practice Standards](https://porternutrition.co.uk/association-for-nutrition-afn-independent-practice-standards/) - The Association for Nutrition is the organisation which regulates Registered Nutritionists in the UK. It holds a register of people who have demonstrated that they have met the criteria for sufficient nutrition knowledge (Registered Associate Nutritionists) and both knowledge and experience in a specific area (Registered Nutritionists). What does being a Registered Nutritionist mean? All
- [Menopause workshop](https://porternutrition.co.uk/home/services-available/nutrition-workshops/menopause/) - Buy today An on demand workshop to learn about how to eat well during menopause and beyond. Delivered by Registered Nutritionist, Aliya Porter. We look at the symptoms of menopause and some of the challenges and how diet can help. We also look at some of the things we can do to reduce our risk
- [Free pregnancy download](https://porternutrition.co.uk/free-pregnancy-download/) - You have just found out you are pregnant, congratulations! Or you are preparing to try to conceive. Want to learn more about what to eat during pregnancy? This free download will give you lots of tips to help. Written by a Registered Nutritionist and mum of 3 this resource is full of information but it
- [Consultancy - media and industry](https://porternutrition.co.uk/home/services-available/consultancy-media-and-industry/) - Whether you are a small start up organisation or a large, well established one, I can work with you. I also work alongside other professionals who complement my service so can bring a team to support your business. Here are some examples of how I can work with you: Advice and guidance Review of menus
- [Client Portal](https://porternutrition.co.uk/clients/)
- [Ebook](https://porternutrition.co.uk/ebook/) - Tired and wondering how you are going to afford the fancy equipment and food to wean your baby? The Weaning on a Budget ebook is designed to help you through the weaning journey without breaking the bank. It covers how to start, equipment to get (and not get), foods to start with and to avoid
- [Contact](https://porternutrition.co.uk/contact/) - If you would like to find out more about my services, please contact me using the form below, email me porternutritionuk@gmail.com or call 07986 809633. I will respond via phone unless you state you would like me to email you. I will respond within 2 working days. If you need a quicker response, please call

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