Is it worth paying for a nutritionist or nutritional therapist?
Free tips rarely replace interpretation: how digestion, hormones, sleep and stress shape the same plate for two different bodies.
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Straightforward insights from Irina on digestion, hormones, energy, and common practitioner questions (how to choose a nutritionist, qualifications, fees, irritable bowel syndrome - IBS, thyroid disorders - Hashimoto, arthritis, chronic fatigue, and similar).
If you're looking for more personalised support, FoodConnection consultations focus on turning these ideas into practical weekly meals, targeted functional testing where appropriate, and follow-up that fits realistically into your routine and supports long-term metabolic and hormonal balance.
Why do I crash in the afternoon?
Glucose dips, cortisol and skipped structure: why the 4 pm slump is often biology, not willpower, and what steady meals change.
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Thinking of working with a nutritional therapist? Read this first
Qualifications, research literacy, registration, personalised plans and communication: what to look for before you book.
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Perimenopause: what’s happening and how food can help
Oestrogen and progesterone fluctuate, affecting mood, digestion and glucose. Food habits can sit alongside your GP’s plan, including HRT.
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Eating Healthy But Not Losing Weight? 5 Hidden Reasons Why
Blood sugar, hormones, gut health, stress, and balance—why “healthy” eating sometimes stalls weight, and what personalised support unpicks.
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Why Am I Gaining Weight - Is It My Thyroid?
Hypothyroidism, typical weight change, other drivers of gain, and when a blood test with your GP plus personalised nutrition can clarify the full picture.
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Online Nutrition Consultation: What to Expect and Is It Worth It?
What a remote session covers, who it suits, and why results come from the plan and support—not from sitting in a particular room.
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What Causes IBS? (And Why It’s Not Just About Food)
Functional IBS, gut–brain axis sensitivity, microbiome and stress—why food triggers aren’t always the root cause, and what personalised support changes.
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Why You’re Gaining Weight in Perimenopause (And What Actually Works)
Hormonal shifts, metabolism, and stress—why old diets stop working, and how personalised nutrition works with your body, not against it.
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Struggling With Bloating? How a Gut Health Nutritionist Can Help
Common drivers of bloating, why endless restriction often backfires, and how a tailored plan restores digestion and food freedom.
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How to Choose the Right Nutritionist in London (And Avoid Costly Mistakes)
Personalised plans, qualifications, root-cause thinking, structured programmes, and the support you should expect before you commit.
Read articleGet in Touch to discuss your needs with Irina to explore whether FoodConnection services could support your goals. These articles educate, they are not a substitute for medical diagnosis.
