AEGNutrition, Sudbury, Suffolk (2025)

11/11/2025

So tonight we had our 4 month review post finishing the 8 week Fit and Farming health improvement course. Wow..just fantastic...participants have now lost a total of 49.5kg body weight between them and massive 20inches reduction in waist circumference.

I have been running the Fit and Farming programmes over the past 8 years, supporting those working in the agricultural community to access a health improvement programme at a time that suits them. We meet during quieter arable months and break during busy harvest and ground preparation seasons.

Providing evidence based advice to support improving health, reducing risks of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, educating about what health checks are important. Providing support to understand test results ...empowering participants to be able to request more personalized care.

Just a simple comment of "you encouraged me to get my health checks done" makes me happy! - as for everyone else the journey is different...not all is about weight but for some it's about increasing knowledge on preparing a balanced diet when time is limited and mostly spent outdoors ..in a calving/lambing shed or on the combine.

For others it is manipulating their diet to support bowel health and reduce cholesterol levels, and for some it's about social interaction and taking part in physical activity with like minded people who understand the daily demands and stresses.

Want to know more about the next course? Why not drop me a message

10/11/2025

Do you constantly hear yourself saying "have you had any breakfast?" in the morning to your young people? Well why not try this super nutritious super tasty pancake flat recipe.l that you can make and keep.....it's simply 3 x mashed bananas (the riper the better!) 2 dessert spoonfuls of delicious local honey, 2 local free range eggs, 1 tsp baking powder, 2-3 tablespoons flour (3 if you like thicker texture, *can be gluten free) 2 dessert spoonfuls chopped dates and half mug milk (*can be plant based alternative) mix and pour into baking tray and cook for 20-25 mins, cool slice and keep in Tupperware (if you can find the lid!)
No added refined sugar, no additives...just tasty wholesome nutrition. They make ideal pre and post training snacks too....and why not change the dried fruit to mix up the flavours

09/11/2025

This week's..." An interview with..... " Is the fabulous Liv Greaves who plays Ladies 1st team for Sudbury Hockey Club. So read on and find out Livs fav brekkie before a match....

02/11/2025

Introducing my new Sunday evening feature ..An interview with.... And today it's the wonderful who races for

Each week will be a different athlete in a different discipline....so watch this space ....

21/10/2025

It's out now!!! Earlier this year I was asked to write an article on communication for Nutricia's Small Talk magazine - as a trained health coach (and health coach trainer) I am fiercely passionate about empowering people to feel confident and competent to manage their health condition....developing a good rapport, actively listening and finding out what's important to the person I'm working with is vital.

Sure I can just give advice but who just does what they are told? Do you? Does your partner / child / student??

Research shows that just telling or scaring someone by telling the negatives of what may happen if they don't follow advice doesn't encourage sustained behavior change or influence motivation.

Emotional vitality is a phrase that resonates with me...if you want to make a behaviour change it has to mean something to you, it has to be connected to you and be important to you....if it is then you have the foundations for effective goal setting.

So this magazine is for health care professionals..supporting other clinicians to reflect on their communication style to support personalized care and improved outcomes. I am so grateful to be asked to share my thoughts and journey of improving communication techniques in this magazine. Thank you

Small Talk Magazine October 2025, by Nutricia.

19/10/2025

Great day racing with the eastern cx league Rd 5 at Bures.

Some fabulous performances making the long climbs look easy.

Recovery nutrition today is all about carbs and protein with antioxidant vitamins A C and E....so on a wet day like today why not try a chicken and vegetable casserole with green leafy veg and mashed potato....and a bedtime snack of banana on toast or yogurt with fruit and nuts.

There may be a 2 week break until the next round but training continues and ineffective recovery nutrition will not support continued gains and improvements from training.

To support sustained energy throughout your race why not consider a personalized nutrition plan from a sports dietitian?

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15/10/2025

Many thanks to for inviting me to their clubhouse last night to run a session on nutrition for their young athletes.
We covered topics such as meal planning, snacks, hydration and looking after overall nutritional health including gut health.
Knowing what to eat and when if you are training 3-5 times per week at usual mealtimes!
Encouraging young minds to think about how what they eat can affect their training and match day performance is so important for longevity, supporting a good appropriate relationship with food is vital - explaining how good the right food is for supporting growth, performance and recovery.
And the other part.....not just doing what they see on social media in the latest blog / trend from an influencer but listening to science and professionals who are qualified in their role
If you would like a talk/ session similar to this why not ask a Registered Dietitian / Sports Dietitian who understands the clinical side of balancing nutritional requirements for both growth and performance

09/10/2025

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease caused by a reaction to gluten in the gut, causing damage to the intestinal lining resulting in poorly absorbed nutrients from the diet.

Symptoms can include abdominal discomfort such as diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, stomach cramps, mouth ulcers, fatigue and anaemia. In children and adolescents poor weight gain / height growth can also b a symptom

Following a diagnosis of coeliac disease it is essential to remove all traces of gluten from the diet to allow the gut to heal, the gluten free diet is lifelong as non adherence to the diet causes a greater risk of complications including anaemia, osteoporosis, neurological conditions such as gluten ataxia and neuropathy, and although rare there's an increased risk of small bowel cancer and intestinal lymphoma.

If you have abdominal discomfort seek medical advice before changing your diet. A blood test for coeliac disease must be taken before diet is changed otherwise this will affect the result.

If you have coeliac disease, or are concerned you may have the why not have a consultation with a Registered Dietitian (and seek support from your GP for a coeliac screen)

07/10/2025

When injury happens it often feels like a disaster, having to take time out of training, not being able to do the things you want to do....being in pain, getting frustrated and having low mood....sound familiar? Then there's losing fitness, strength, stability and gaining body weight .....

So planning your nutrition to support your training and performance should also include being prepared for times of reduced / no activity due to injury

Tweaks to macronutrient intake and increases in specific antioxidant nutrients to reduce inflammation, promote recovery and reduce risk of increasing unwanted body weight are essential

Don't elongate your recovery by only concentrating on your physical rehab plan....consider your nutrition rehab too...for more specific advice depending on what your injury is why not book an appointment with a specialist sports dietitian....

30/09/2025

Who eats breakfast? What do you choose? Where do you eat it? Is it really the most important meal of the day?
Well....
A recent study by a cereal company reported that

* one in ten (11%) females, and 8% of males, say they skip breakfast on a typical weekday

People are most likely to be motivated by ‘health and nutrition’ (35%) in their breakfast choices. This rises to 38% among both young people (aged 16+) and 25-34-year-olds.

Should we be eating breakfast?

The health benefits of eating breakfast:

Breakfast has been found to affect more than just weight. Skipping breakfast has been associated with a 27% increase in the risk of heart disease, 21% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes in men, and a 20% increased risk in women.

The 2023 study looking into the affect of fasting on diabetes suggested this could be because not having breakfast could affect glucose and lipid control/ metabolism thus affecting insulin production...They tracked the diets of more than 100,000 people over an average of seven years, and found that the risk of developing the disease was significantly higher among the participants who regularly ate breakfast after 9am, compared to those who ate it before 8am.

Having breakfast has been shown to improve academic achievements in young people compared to no breakfast....and helps provide another opportunity to meet nutritional needs of the day from fortified products and drink

However ....it's not just about whether you eat breakfast or not....it's also what you eat for breakfast. Studies show that cereal and toast are still the most popular weekday choices whilst weekends are more leisurely...

High sugar options are often advertised to young people and whilst may be deemed better than not having breakfast could be swapped for lower glycemic index nutritious options such as whole grain toast with peanut butter, oat based cereal and muesli or yogurt and fruit. Having eggs / beans / mushrooms increases protein intake and helps satiety ...keeping full until lunchtime.

In sport missing breakfast could result in not meeting macronutrient and recovery needs...so plan it carefully.
Choose a variety of options to prevent boredom!

22/09/2025

Do you snack? What do you snack on? When do you snack? What's your strategy......

Whilst general healthy eating may say that snacks are not necessary to meet your nutritional requirements within sport they often are essential....with increased demands for energy and protein appropriate nourishing snacks are hugely beneficial - but thought should be given to their nutritional content.

Depending on the timing of the snack will dictate whether it should be fast or slow release energy; high or low in protein; liquid or solid type

Having a menu of snacks available is useful to prevent snack taste fatigue ...and also prevent superstitions in one food relating to performance and resulting in poor psychology if the snack is not available or forgotten!!

For more information on meeting your nutritional requirements why not considering a 1:1 assessment..DM me or email me for more info

22/07/2025

Fuelling growing athletes is tricky...meeting the demands of growth, training and competition. Get it wrong and it typically has a negative effect on meeting growth potential and maximising gains from training.

Whether you are a parent, carer, teacher or coach ensuring your young athlete eats well is imperative.

A common question I get asked as a Sports Dietitian is ..."what should I eat the night before I ...race/ play/ compete".....and my typical answer. If you have left your nutrition strategy to the night before a competition then you haven't trained properly....

Starting with general balanced age appropriate healthy eating....there is little point taking the most recently researched supplement if you haven't got your basics right....

For more information on supporting your young athlete to meet their nutrition potential why not consider an appointment with a Registered Dietitian specialising in sports and performance nutrition...they can support you by turning scientific research into practical everyday meal and snack preparation. And help perfect your hydration strategy too ..

For more info send me a message or visit the website www aegnutrition.com

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