What are electrolytes and why do I need them?
Registered Associate Nutritionist, Laura Giraldo Cardona, explains what electrolytes are, why they’re important and when you might need them.
How to lose belly fat
Maya Aboukater, Senior Dietitian at Cromwell Hospital talks about the effects of having too much belly fat and recommends a few tips to help you shift it.
What is inflammatory bowel disease?
Specialist dietician Elizabeth MacCann explains what IBD is, its symptoms and what treatments are available, and how it’s different to conditions such as IBS.
Fad diets explained
Tempted to follow a fad diet? Laura Giraldo Cardona, Registered Associate Nutritionist explains why most fad diets won’t work, and what to do instead.
Is going vegan good for you?
Is a vegan diet good for you? Dawn Wilson, Specialist Dietitian at Cromwell Hospital, explains the health benefits and potential risks of going vegan.
Feel unwell after eating? Try our food and symptom diary
Download Bupa’s food and symptom diary to help pinpoint what makes you feel unwell after eating. Identify food triggers for conditions such as IBS.
How to manage IBS
IBS is a common condition. Here Bupa Specialist Dietitian Elizabeth MacCann shares her top tips for how to manage symptoms.
Food allergies in children
Bupa Specialist Dietitian, Maya Aboukhater, explains what a food allergy is, the signs of food allergies in children, and what to do if you suspect your child might have one.
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