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The current battle with coronavirus (COVID-19) has been an all-encompassing challenge – for both our physical and mental health. As we live through this era and adapt to this ‘new normal’, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the constant flow of new information and news updates. It’s hard to avoid the facts, the figures and […]

What is dietary fibre? The term dietary fibre describes a group of carbohydrates that are resistant to digestion in the gut and is essential for health. There are many ways to classify fibre; by its chemical structure, ability to dissolve, ability to thicken liquids once dissolved, fermentability and chain length. All these factors will influence

Here at Sunlight Nutrition we have always offered our clients the option of a virtual dietitian appointment using our telemedicine service as an alternative to seeing us face-to-face. Due to the current Coronavirus COVID 19 outbreak and our responsibility to protect our staff and clients we are only offering virtual appointments from 12th March 2020

The Christmas season is fast approaching and we meet many clients who struggle to feel included due to their restrictive diet. Here at Sunlight Nutrition we have been experimenting in the kitchen and have put together this recipe. It is suitable if you are following a Low FODMAP diet and is milk free, egg free,

We all have problems with our gut at times, and not everyone opens their bowels like clockwork daily. But some of us have more problems than others, maybe we’re constipated or have diarrhoea or even a mix of both, changing daily with no clear pattern. Sometimes we could have pain in our gut, it might

As a Dietitian I am often asked “is this what I should be eating?” by both my patients and many friends and acquaintances. And what I generally say is “it depends on what you are trying to achieve”. Food is Fuel for your body. Think of your body as a car. When we put fuel

This week (22nd- 26th October) is Vitamin D Awareness Week. According to government statistics, Vitamin D deficiency affects 1 in 6 adults and 1 in 5 children in the UK, that’s 10 million people in the UK alone!! What are the signs of a Vitamin D deficiency? Common health conditions such as frequent coughs and

A cheese sauce (otherwise known as a Roux or Béchamel) has 4 main ingredients: Butter, Plain Flour, Milk and Cheese. It can be adapted to suit specific allergies or intolerances. I often recommend making up a batch and freezing portions to save on preparation time. I have not specified quantities in this recipe. Step One:

Step One: Make your mince; fry off then onion and beef mince with some olive / vegetable oil, add the tomato puree and vegetable soup. Season to your taste. Step Two: Peel the potatoes and boil until cooked. Drain off the water and mash. Step Three: To enrich the mash add some double cream and

Step One: Mix the raisins into the oats, then add your milk. If you are trying to increase your calorie intake we recommend using ‘Fortified Milk’ – see our previous blog post for the recipe. Step Two: Heat your porridge in the microwave for approximately 2 minutes to your preference. The raisins should have softened