Harriet is an award-winning Dietitian who is registered with the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She runs her own business, ’Surrey Dietitian’, which provides private dietetic consultations and consultancy services (PR & Media and Health Writing).
As a Health Writer, Harriet has over five years of experience writing for consumer, industry and national media. Harriet was a columnist for the Complete Nutrition Magazine for two years, for which she delivered nutrition-related articles to a readership of 13,000 healthcare professionals. She was recently awarded the Complete Nutrition Magazine 'Writer of the Year' award for 2018.
Through her own personal experience, Harriet has a special interest in chronic illnesses including chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. Her mission is to show people that it is possible to eat well with long-term conditions and that quick fixes don’t work!
How does Harriet make health a priority?
I try to do something that I enjoy everyday, even when work is super busy. I’m a firm believer in finding a good work-life balance. During my down time, you’ll find me swimming, singing in a choir or enjoying good food with good friends!
Learn more about Harriet:
- Twitter: @surreydietitian
- Instagram: @surreydietitian
- Website: SurreyDietitian.co.uk
Articles by this author
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This article will discuss what fiber is, why it’s good for us and what the best foods are for a high-fiber diet.
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It’s made up of trillions of live microbes living within the human intestine known as the gut microbiota.
Here we will explore what the gut microbiome is, how it is related to our health, and how we can best support it.
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They are becoming increasingly popular, and a growing number of different nootropics are now available, including natural and synthetic versions.
This article will examine the scientific evidence behind the best nootropics available and evaluate if they’re actually able to produce their desired effects.
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Here, we examine the scientific evidence available for andrographis to determine if it’s a safe and effective form of alternative medicine.
Modafinil: A Smart Drug? A Scientific Review
[Last updated 5th June, 2019]
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Smart drugs, also known as “nootropics,” are natural or synthetic substances taken to improve cognition function.
This review digs into the scientific evidence behind modafinil to see if it’s really all that “smart” for you to take.
Bio X4 Probiotics: Do They Really Work? A Scientific Review
With everyone talking about probiotics nowadays, there seems to be an infinite amount available to purchase.
One of these probiotic supplements is Bio X4, which claims to assist with weight loss by reducing appetite, curbing food cravings, enhancing digestion and boosting metabolism.
Here, we examine the scientific evidence behind the ingredients of Bio X4 to see if these claims hold up.