People who suffer from IBS are constantly searching for new ways of managing their symptoms. The low FODMAP diet is an innovative evidence based approach that has been shown to be very effective in improving IBS symptoms. Heidi Staudacher, Research Dietitian, reveals the science behind this dietary approach.

We eat for all sorts of reason and often it has very little to do with hunger. 40% of UK adults admit to comfort eating when they feel sad, lonely, anxious or stressed. Fiona Hunter, Nutritionist and Food Writer discusses healthy alternatives to traditional comfort foods.

Losing weight with Alli: What Healthcare Professionals need to know. You can’t miss them! Every pharmacy’s window is festooned with Alli posters. Leading the way as the must have over the counter (OTC) drug for weight loss what can Alli actually achieve? Professor David Haslam, General Practitioner and Chair of NOF presents the facts.

As a nation we are moving towards a more plant-based diet, eating meat less frequently and choosing soya alternatives to dairy products. What do health care professionals need to know about the health benefits of a plant-based diet?

Latest research shows that in addition to reducing blood pressure, the DASH diet also reduces risk of heart failure. Michael Rich, Executive Director of the Blood Pressure Association provides some practical suggestions on how to help patients commit to the DASH diet, in place of or alongside their medications.

Nutritionist and Health Writer Lynne Garton provides an update on the latest science explaining why and how a plant based diet can help patients lose weight.