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Russell Nassim

High fibre protein pancakes

Tried my hand at a protein pancake recipe over the weekend. Don' be afraid to use flour, this is the key to good pancakes.

Coffee Vs Tea

Tea The pros: Tea is rich in something called "flavonoids" which are antioxidants and fight inflammation. Tea drinkers have a...

Sugar Vs Artificially Sweetened Soft Drink

Soft Drinks Soft drink is carbonated water, flavoured and sweetened with a meager 8-10 teaspoons of sugar. This is before ‘secret’...

Sushi Roll Vs Rice Paper Roll

So, feeling like a little snack and want to go for something Asian inspired? Sushi roll? Rice paper roll? Same same right? Not quite!...

A2 milk, not quite A level evidence

Continuing on with the 'great dairy debate' I would like to shed a little light on the difference and theories behind A2 milk. What is...

Salad Vs Salad Sandwich

Often those seeing a dietitian predict the advice they will be getting before coming in. When they do come, a large number believe they...

Battle of the milks

The nutritional difference between regular and lower fat milk has become a popular talking point amongst my patients and friends...

Matzah Vs Bread

Coming into Pesach I thought it fitting to compare the nutritional facts of bread Vs its replacement (Matzah) for 8 days over a festival...

Rice Vs Quinoa

Today’s battle is between two ‘evil carbohydrates’ which health guru Peter Evens would deny have any benefits at all. Once again Pete,...

Butter Vs Margarine

Following on from the battle of the oils, I thought it fitting to look at another ongoing battle amongst friendship groups and families....

Coconut Oil Vs Rice Bran Oil

Two oils, which have hit the scene recently for their supposed benefits are ‘rice bran oil’ and ‘coconut oil’. Why? Well you’re about to...