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How to keep your plate balanced this winter
By Klaudia Sokolowska | Nov 2, 2022
This article was written by The Mission Dietitian intern, Klaudia Sokolowska. Summer is often the prime time for healthy eating - with many motivated by their upcoming holidays, fresh produce at its peak, and people often leaning…
Cacao Ceremonies - what are they?
By Kaitlin Colucci | Oct 4, 2022
This article was written by Kaitlin Colucci, Founder of the KC Nutrition Clinic. In summary, a cacao ceremony involves drinking a cacao beverage to elevate the spiritual rituals being practiced…
Gut health and immunity - what can I eat to support my immune system?
By Klaudia Sokolowska | Oct 4, 2022
This article was written by The Mission Dietitian intern, Klaudia Sokolowska. At the start of the autumn season, especially after the last two years of living amidst a global pandemic, it is natural we start to think about how to best support…
Gong baths - what are they?
By Kaitlin Colucci | Aug 24, 2022
This article was written by Kaitlin Colucci, Founder of the KC Nutrition Clinic. A gong bath is a form of sound healing meditation growing in popularity as a modern healing technique. It is referred to as a bath due to…
TikToks “Internal Shower” - what is it and is it worth doing?
By Klaudia Sokolowska | Aug 17, 2022
This article was written by The Mission Dietitian intern, Klaudia Sokolowska. Over the past few weeks, a drink dubbed as an ‘internal shower’ took over the wellness end of TikTok. With countless videos of people trying…
are elimination diets just another diet myth?
By Klaudia Sokolowska | July 26, 2022
This article was written by The Mission Dietitian intern, Klaudia Sokolowska. The number of people reporting uncomfortable gut symptoms has been on the increase in the past few years, and many of those believe that their symptoms are…
Gastroparesis
By Kaitlin Colucci | March 30, 2022
This article was written by Kaitlin Colucci, Founder of the KC Nutrition Clinic. Gastroparesis is a chronic condition where the stomach cannot empty in the normal way. Food passes through the stomach slower…
Inflammatory bowel disease
By Annabel Leather | March 23, 2022
This article was written by our clinic dietitian, Annabel Leather. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic, long-term condition involving inflammation of the gut. The two main forms of IBD are Crohn’s Disease or…
pancreatic insufficiency
By Annabel Leather | March 16, 2022
This article was written by our clinic dietitian, Annabel Leather. Pancreatic insufficiency is a condition which occurs when the pancreas does not make enough of a specific enzyme the body uses to digest food…
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
By Kaitlin Colucci | March 8, 2022
This article was written by Kaitlin Colucci, Founder of the KC Nutrition Clinic. SIBO occurs when there is an increase in the number, or abnormal type, of bacteria living in the small intestine. Normally, gut bacteria live in…
Digestive issues in eating disorders
By Kaitlin Colucci | March 1, 2022
This article was written by Kaitlin Colucci, Founder of the KC Nutrition Clinic. Digestive issues are one of the most common symptoms reported in patients with an eating disorder (ED), with up to 90% of patients…
What is long covid?
By Megan Nippers | Feb 22, 2022
This article was written by Megan Nippers, Specialist COVID rehab dietitian. Long COVID describes the persistence of COVID-19 symptoms after 12 weeks or more of the initial infection. Long COVID affects…
What is heartburn?
By Annabel Leather | Feb 22, 2022
This article was written by our clinic dietitian, Annabel Leather. Heartburn, or acid reflux, is a common digestive disorder. The stomach produces gastric acid which can travel back up the food pipe (oesophagus)…
Dietitian vs Nutritionist vs nutritional therapist
By Annabel Leather | Feb 15, 2022
This article was written by our clinic dietitian, Annabel Leather. Nutrition, food and health tips are everywhere you look on social media. They are posted by food and wellness bloggers yet finding reliable…
what is coeliac disease?
By Annabel Leather | Feb 15, 2022
This article was written by our clinic dietitian, Annabel Leather. Coeliac disease is not a food allergy, or a food intolerance. It is an autoimmune disease, caused by the body’s reaction to gluten…
WHAT IS IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)?
By Nikki Manduca & Kaitlin Colucci | July 5, 2021
This post was co-written with The Mission Dietitian intern, Nikki Manduca. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder which is estimated to affect around one in five adults. Symptoms often…
The gut-brain axis
By Eimear Sutton & Kaitlin Colucci | May 3, 2021
This post was co-written with The Mission Dietitian intern, Eimear Sutton. The link between the gut and the brain has been hinted at for decades, through phrases such as ‘gut feeling’, ‘gut instinct’ and…