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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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
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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.
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Opinion
Health

Why milk’s protein casein isn’t ‘one of the strongest promoters of cancer’?

A viral Plant Based News clip incorrectly claims casein, the main protein in milk, is ‘one of the strongest promoters of cancer’, despite the opposing scientific evidence.
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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

Do tomatoes, bread, and ginger turn toxic in the fridge?

Fridge storage can change food quality, but tomatoes, bread, and ginger do not automatically turn toxic when refrigerated.
Bowl of high-fibre foods including rolled oats, chia seeds, raspberries, broccoli and crackers next to a glass of water containing visible coloured microplastic particles
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Nutrition

Can fibre help your body excrete microplastics?

Among many claims circulating about microplastics and potential solutions, this article examines the claim that fibre is your best bet against microplastics.