First things first, you’re probably wondering what even is a dietitian?

A dietitian’s role is to translate scientific information about nutrition and food into practical dietary advice.

As well as providing impartial advice about nutrition and health, dietitians also advise about food related problems and treat disease and ill health.

Meaning you won’t see me being endorsed by certain companies trying to sell you on food supplements you most likely don’t need.

The difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist

As of right now the term ‘nutritionist’ is not regulated in the UK.

Which means that anyone and I mean anyone can call themselves a nutritionist, a nutritional coach or a nutritional advisor.

You name it.

That being said, if you are looking for a legitimate nutritionist (those who have attained a degree in Nutrition).

The best place to find one is:

As upon qualification many join the register - The Association for Nutrition

If you come across a nutritionist online and are unsure as to whether they are in fact properly qualified. If they are based within the UK, they should be registered. If they are not run.

Now being a dietitian involves studying a degree programme and undertaking a placement within the NHS.

As a registered dietitian my title is protected, meaning legally nobody else can call themselves one.

Dietitians have the only legally recognised graduate qualification in nutrition and dietetics that is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council.

Most of us work within the NHS and it’s unlikely that you will run into us unless you absolutely need it, in which case you’ll likely see us within a clinical setting,

However if you do have concerns about diet related diseases we are who you want to be seeing.

It also means first and foremost that I am a healthcare professional.

The priority is always your health.

If you would like to learn more about dietitians, what they do and the different areas they may work in.

You can do so here and also here.

If you’d like to know my story and how I ended up right here as a Men’s Health and Well-being Coach.

It’s a long windy tale, which I will likely explain in more detail over on my Instagram - definitely worth giving me a follow.

In the meantime, I’ll summarise.

I love science. I love being active. I love food. I really care about education and health promotion.

So I combined them under one roof.

Whilst the general information I will share defies ‘gender’, I have chosen to ‘specialise‘ shall we say in Men’s Health.

Oh and if you’re wondering if a health and wellbeing coach is even a ‘thing’, it is.