The Diet Practice Horsham
Susie Longford is a state registered dietitian and nutritionist who specialises in weight management.
Whatever your diet problem, give Susie or Paula a call.
01403 276272
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Top Ten Christmas Healthy Eating Tips
Posted on December 2nd, 2011 No commentsAs we know Christmas can be a difficult time to manage the waistline but small changes in eating behaviour can substantially reduce the damage done.One of the biggest problems is that Christmas celebrations start earlier and earlier each year with temptation around every corner, from early December.My top 10 tips for damage limitation are as follows:- Never go shopping hungry- if you do you will eat the “tastings” in-store eg chocolate, mulled wine, mince pie, Baileys etc…
- At cocktail pastries – avoid pastry and breaded “things”- head for the cocktail sticks, smoked salmon on blinis, or if you are female carry a clutch bag with one hand, drink in the other, therefore no hands free!
- Aim to drink Spritzers or a single measure spirits with Slimline mixer – alternate glasses bubbly with fizzy mineral water if you prefer- no one will notice what you are drinking anyway.
- If you are going out straight after work- have a banana before you leave- the potassium helps with hangovers, and is a slow-release food so stops hunger pangs
- At ” set meals” you don’t have to finish your plate, and a healthy dessert is usually on offer
- On Christmas Eve – cut back on calories as much as possible ie. compensate in advance as after the event your stomach will have expanded and you feel hungrier
- Best breakfast on Christmas Day is a large bowl of porridge with added berries- this will line your stomach and keep you feeling full, ready to enjoy a late lunch
- Have the full Christmas Lunch- and ENJOY !!!!
- Later in the evening- if you are not hungry- don’t eat- empty the bowl of clementines instead
- When hungry – have a turkey or ham sandwich- use cranberry sauce or chutney on bread instead of butter.
Avoid bread and pastries at parties!!!
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Paula Gilbert, Dietitian now available in Henfield
Posted on June 9th, 2011 No comments
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Are soups fattening?
Posted on March 12th, 2010 No commentsIf you are trying to lose weight choose recipes and shop bought soups which are vegetable based such as carrot and tomato soup, mushroom soup, butternut squash soup. Calories per portion can vary hugely so it is important to check for example a portion of homemade carrot and tomato soup can contain 110 calorie and a butternut squash soup 160 calories.
If you would like the recipes just email The Diet Practice. If you decide to buy your soups check the labels for fat and salt content and go for the healthy choices such as slim a soups, reduced calorie, be good to yourself, Weight Watchers ranges etc. Alternatively look on the Covent Garden Soup website as they have details of all their soups and calories per portion. A slice of bread would make the soup more filling for lunch and add approximately 100 calories. Alternatively you can boil up a portion of rice or pasta, drain and then add the can of soup.
Is soup fattening??
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WELCOME TO SUSSEX DIETITIAN
Posted on August 6th, 2008 No commentsHi…. My name is Susie Longford and I am a degree trained and HPC Registered dietitian in private practice, based at the Bartholomew Way Clinic, in Horsham, West Sussex.
I look forward to helping you with your problem.
Registered Dietitians (RDs) are the only qualified health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition problems at an individual and wider public health level. Uniquely, dietitians use the most up to date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease, which they translate into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices.
Dietitians are the only nutrition professionals to be statutorily regulated, and governed by an ethical code, to ensure that they always work to the highest standard. Dietitians work in the NHS, private practice, industry, education, research, sport, media, public relations, publishing, NGOs and government. Their advice influences food and health policy across the spectrum from government, local communities and individuals.
The title dietitian can only be used by those appropriately trained professionals who have registered with the Health Professions Council and whose details are on the HPC web site.
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eat well plate
Posted on August 2nd, 2008 No comments
Thanks to the FSA for this great healthy eating plate image
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Obesity & Weight Loss
Posted on August 2nd, 2008 No commentsMost of us would admit to wanting to lose weight.
Today’s life-style makes weight gain something of the norm.
Research shows that we all have different ways of losing weight, but when it comes to keeping weight off, there are three main factors which are common in those that succeed: regular weighing, a low-fat diet and regular exercise.
At Bartholomew Way Clinic you will be given time to explore ways that would be suitable for you to lose weight. Your diet will be analysed in detail to ascertain your calorie intake and how you can make simple changes to your diet to reduce your energy intake without having to make unrealistic changes that you cannot maintain.
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