Evidence shows dietary cholesterol from eggs and other foods such as prawns only have small, clinically insignificant effects on blood cholesterol in most people. Dr Juliet Gray, Registered Public Health Nutritionist explores the common misconception ‘eggs are bad for your heart’ and how to advise patients on including eggs as part of a healthy balanced diet.

As memories of Christmas excesses fade, the one sure thing that many people will be turning their January thoughts to is their waistlines. Dr Frankie Phillips presents the scientific research and evidence which gives HCPs the upper hand when it comes to dealing with obese and overweight patients grappling with the latest ‘magical’ diet solution.

Experts have highlighted the urgency for more plant based eating and a reduction in meat and dairy, if we are to save the nation’s health and the environment. Mark Driscoll, Dr. Janice Harland and Lynne Garton explored the evidence and presented findings of a special report by Dr. Mark Messina at the recent meeting – 21st Century Diets in London.

Dietitian Lyndel Costain delves into the evidence to discover which diets offer hope rather than hype, which if any can be recommended to your patients and practical tips on how to help your patients lose weight safely and keep it off.

Dr Janice Harland, Independent Nutrition Consultant explores the new NICE guidelines and questions whether more food-based recommendations should have been included.