Diet Matters is a Surrey based clinic led by Isabelle Fry, a registered dietitian.
Isabelle provides 1:1 consultations and aims to help you to achieve your health goals through nutrition; sustainable lifestyle changes; and food positivity.
01/04/2026
𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬!
𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠!
𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐲!
Three things that perimenopausal women are promised… but are either unsustainable/risky/nonsense!
Don’t believe the nonsense!
If you are perimenopausal, on a weight loss journey or simply wanting to cut out the nutrition noise and replace it with realistic, sustainable tips- follow me; send me a DM or leave a comment with WELLBEING and you can join the monthly mailer of recipes, top tips and realistic recommendations.
31/03/2026
💛🤎💛 Banana, chocolate chip and oat breakfast cookie recipe
Easy to make, and ready in 20 minutes!
Perfect for breakfast or a snack for busy families!
Great source of fibre and tastyyyy!
When served with a higher protein yoghurt- it is a filling, nutritious breakfast option!
I saw this recipe online and not sure of the creator unfortunately…
💛 Ingredients
• 2 mashed bananas
• 120 ml milk
• 3 tbsp peanut butter (I used crunchy)
• 200 g oats
• 2 tbsp milled flaxseed
• 50 g chocolate chips
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
🤎 Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Or, preheat the air fryer to 180.
3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add in all the ingredients and mix until a thick cookie dough forms.
4. Divide into 12-ish portions, place onto the tray and gently flatten into cookie shapes. Bake for 12–15 minutes until set and lightly firm at the edges. Allow to cool slightly so they firm up.
5. Serve with yoghurt and top with berries, nuts and seeds.
💛 Save this, try them, and let me know how you get on. They are truly delish!
30/03/2026
💛 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 who are wanting to increase their fibre intake and get their nutrients in!
1. Frozen veg
2. Ready prepared veg
3. Rotisserie chicken
4. Cook once…eat twice
5. Quick quick cook rice/ quinoa/ cous cous
6. Nourishing snacks
💛 Save this post, and DM or comment with WELLBEING; I will send you more helpful tips
27/03/2026
📣 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐩!
Restriction does not make you stronger, happier, faster, or fitter!
This restriction could be through choice and/or as a result of being on Mounjaro or Wegovy…
4 Signs you are not eating enough:
1️⃣ LOW MOOD!
Perimenopausal hormonal shifts can have a massive impact on mood, and restriction of food during the day is adding fuel to the fire. Keeping your blood glucose levels stable is key to helping with more consistent moods. Provided the family doesn’t p!$s you off 🤪
2️⃣ LOW ENERGY!
If you are reliant on caffeine and sugar throughout the day to get you through…take a look at your meals and snacks- adding carb to fuel you; with fibre, fat and protein to sustain you for longer is key!! We need to protect our blood sugar levels.
3️⃣ CONSTIPATION LEADING TO BLOATING
If you are not putting enough food in your gut, your gut will struggle to make p**p! And this can lead to bloating and discomfort…
Eating regularly (as well as other dietary aspects) is key to helping with more regular bowels in perimenopause.
4️⃣ RECURRING INJURIES
If you are active and underfuelling, this can lead to poor recovery- your body feels more fragile…this is because it is not being given the tools to repair and recover!
If this is something you are struggling with, please drop me a NOURISH comment or DM.
24/03/2026
𝐎𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐆𝐋𝐏-𝟏 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝐨𝐫 𝗪𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭?
These common mistakes could be holding you back now and affecting your long term weight loss and health outcomes.
From low energy to frustrating side effects… the way you support your body alongside weight loss medication is essential.
To receive my guide “Sustainable Success: A practical guide to lasting weight loss beyond medication” comment or DM me with SUCCESS
23/03/2026
Most of the women I work with, come to me feeling frustrated, exhausted, and not quite like themselves anymore.
They’ve often tried to ‘figure it out’ alone first -Googling, cutting out foods, second-guessing everything.
These are their words after getting the right support 💛
Swipe to see some client love from the women I have worked with in the past month.
If you’ve been wondering whether to get help…this might be the nudge you need
DM or comment with the word Empower, and I will send you my free guide to Empowering Yourself Through Nutrition and Lifestyle During the Perimenopause.
17/03/2026
I am a dietitian runner/ plodder in my midlife and Spring time running means…
💦 more sweat losses! Hydration needing more attention… I love for fuel and hydration during my runs
🧤 more warmth therefore less accessories!
🔦 more light earlier on, no more torch needed!
💪🏻 more miles ahead with my plan…scary but achievable! let’s go!
🥾 less mud!
💛 and as per…working on my pre, during and post fuelling; strength; and mindset!
What other spring running wins would you add?
09/12/2025
Are you on Mounjaro and your bowels are more sluggish?
Swipe for some general tips!
Everyone is individual with different guts, diets, lifestyles, and health conditions.
Small, sustainable, individualised changes are key. There are more niche tips but these are more specific in terms of amounts and overall gut health.
If you feel you need further support - please drop me a dm.
03/12/2025
💛 On Mounjaro or Wegovy?
Fibre is one of the most underrated tools for anyone on weight loss medication. It helps with fullness, helps to control blood sugar levels, and is great for your gut health- but most people still fall short!
The good news? It might be easier to hit your goals than you think. More mindful choices at each meal can get you to 30g a day. Check the post for simple ways to make it happen. If you would like tips on maintaining weight loss after weight loss medications, head to the link in my bio for my free guide “Sustainable Success- a practical guide to lasting weight loss beyond medication” 💛
28/11/2025
It’s Friday!!!
How about trying these mindset swaps this weekend…
Less of the guilt, less of the “I messed up/ it is hopeless/ I might as well chuck it all in mentality”
More of the self kindness, more of the “I’ve learned something/ I need to listen to my body/ small changes are progress”
Click on the link in my bio for my free guide on Eating for Craving Control 🩷
26/11/2025
All. The. Time.
Which one hit home for you today?
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Isabelle is a registered dietitian and nutritionist who qualified with a BSc Dietetics & Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics, in 2000 in South Africa.
After working in the NHS for over 15 years and working part time as a freelance dietitian, Isabelle decided to take the plunge at the end of 2019 to go fully freelance. Having all those years of clinical experience means that Isabelle has a wealth of knowledge regarding nutrition and diet as a tool to optimise healthy and manage certain symptoms and conditions.
Isabelle specialises in IBS management; nutrition in diabetes; weight management; peri-natal nutrition as well as chronic illnesses.
Isabelle is passionate about working with people and is supportive of all her clients. She loves working with people to support them in achieving their health goals and managing their nutritional concerns.
Isabelle offers virtual consultations and face to face consultations at the Diet Matters home based clinic; as well as visits to clients’ homes. Isabelle also offers group education sessions and workshops.
Contact Isabelle on isabelle@diet-matters.com or 07789778990 to chat about your health goals or nutritional concerns.
