Registered Dietitian

Aenya Greene

Registered Dietitian passionate about nutrition that is simple, accessible, and evidenced based. Experienced in medical nutrition, diabetes, weight management, and digital health.

Registered Dietitian passionate about nutrition that is simple, accessible, and evidenced based. Experienced in medical nutrition, diabetes, weight management, and digital health.

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Aenya Greene

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Opinion
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PCOS is now PMOS: What you need to know

PCOS has been officially renamed PMOS to better reflect its hormonal and metabolic nature. This guide answers frequent questions about symptoms, risks and treatment.
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Opinion
Nutrition

When you really need electrolyte drinks (and when plain water is enough)

Plain water is enough for most people, electrolyte drinks are mainly useful during heavy sweating, illness, or endurance exercise, and regulated tap water is generally safe.
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Opinion
Health

Why are more young adults are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes & why it matters

Increasing numbers of young adults are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but what's causing this rise?
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Opinion
Health

Is fruit really "poison" for people with diabetes? Dr Jocelyn Foran's claims debunked

Diagnosed with prediabetes and seen posts saying to cut out fruit? Here we look at the evidence on fruit and managing blood glucose.
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Opinion
Health

Does the type of fibre in fruit actually affect your blood sugar?

Does it matter whether your fruit contains more soluble vs insoluble fibre?
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Opinion
Health

Cancer cells do not “grow on plants”: what science really says about diet, meat and cancer

Influencers' advice claiming that cancer cells grow on plants, not fat, is both biologically incorrect and out of line with major cancer guidelines.
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Opinion
Nutrition

When you really need electrolyte drinks (and when plain water is enough)

Plain water is enough for most people, electrolyte drinks are mainly useful during heavy sweating, illness, or endurance exercise, and regulated tap water is generally safe.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Is fruit really "poison" for people with diabetes? Dr Jocelyn Foran's claims debunked

Diagnosed with prediabetes and seen posts saying to cut out fruit? Here we look at the evidence on fruit and managing blood glucose.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Is bacon really more nutritious than an apple? Examining the evidence behind misleading nutrition comparisons

Claims that bacon is more nutritious than an apple miss out some basic nutritional facts. We explore this more in this fact-check
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Opinion
Health

Matcha may affect iron absorption, but you shouldn't really worry about it

Matcha has increased in popularity of the last few years, but with it, so have rumous about potential harms. We unpack the evidence in this fact check.
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Opinion
Nutrition

Cocoa: could it be a quick fix for the harms of prolonged sitting?

Prolonged sitting raises heart risk, and cocoa flavanols may help blood vessels short-term—but the evidence doesn't support a quick fix to a sedentary lifestyle.
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Opinion
Health

Can a sugar‑free diet really ‘conquer’ cancer?

Barbara O’Neill suggests sugar uniquely ‘feeds’ cancer and tailored diets can conquer it. This fact‑check explains why that’s misleading and what major cancer bodies recommend.