When it comes to nutrition, it’s important to choose the right person. At Red Pepper Nutrition, we have a highly-qualified team who are experienced in working with clients with complex needs. Our therapists Sian, Olivia and Elaine are all Registered Dietitians, and our Dietetic Assistant Cate works under their supervision. Each therapist [...]
The nutritional supplement creatine has been widely used by body builders and athletes for many years. Recently, there has been an increase in research looking at creatine in rehabilitation and health. This research has recently come to the attention of the wider public and especially those affected by neurological injury, who are keen to [...]
Hormones play an important role in our health by regulating our body’s normal functions. Food and lifestyle in turn affect our hormone balance and production, which is key to our short and long-term health. What are hormones? Hormones are chemical messengers within the body. There are a number [...]
‘Charlie’, a teenager from Blackpool, had a head injury as a child. She has continued her studies and is looking into careers in sports and nutrition. To provide some work experience and to give some insight into the wonderful world of writing, I asked ‘Charlie’ to write a blog post for Red Pepper Nutrition. [...]
Part one of Sarah’s case study discussed the significant improvements to Sarah’s diet, nutrition and health with dietitian support and eHealth communication. In addition to these lifestyle changes, a 24% weight loss over 3 years was achieved and maintained by Sarah. Weight is often used to measure health changes as it’s convenient, accessible and [...]
Electronic health communication (eHealth) systems are an invaluable resource for dietitians when supporting rehabilitation in the community. This virtual communication plays an important role in providing nutritional support and education, particularly ‘coming into its own’ in recent months! For this article, I would like to present a case study of the goals and weight [...]
Looking after your skin is especially important after Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). Getting your food and fluid intake right for your health can help you feel good and live more independently. In this article Siân looks at how nutrition can impact skin health. April 2020 Spinal Injury Association FORWARD magazine. [...]
We often use weight as a measure of our health. Frequently this means setting a weight loss goal to achieve a healthier lifestyle. As a dietitian, weight can be a really useful measure in our assessment and monitoring of goals. But is weight the best indicator of health? And what is health anyway? [...]
We often think of medicines and food as separate. One treats a specific medical condition and the other provides the nutrients our bodies need to function. However, medicines and food work together to treat, prevent and improve health. Managed well, they complement each other, particularly in rehabilitation where multiple drugs (polypharmacy) and complex-nutritional requirements [...]
"The world of food is life changing and it has now become king in my life” I’ve recently had the privilege of meeting the author of the book “In the Blink of an Eye – Reborn” which describes the remarkable true story of a man’s fight for rehabilitation following the devastating impact of a [...]
