Registered Dietitian

Aenya Greene, RD

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, RD

An injection pen and a tape measure beside healthy food on a table
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

The hidden story after Ozempic: Why weight often comes back when GLP‑1s end

GLP-1s work,but stop taking them, and the weight creeps back. We explore the fix in this article. nan
Cross-sections of high-fibre fruits including apple, pear, kiwi and berries on a wooden board
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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

Is eating two meals a day better for your health? What the evidence says

Is eating two meals a day better than three? We examine the evidence on meal frequency, time-restricted eating, gut health and overall health.
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Opinion
Health

Do artificial sweeteners really make you fat?

Influencers claiming that artificial sweeteners make you fat ignore the complex realities of weight gain.
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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.
Colourful fresh whole fruit beside a blood glucose monitor on a light table
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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.
Glass of cloudy fizzy drink with lemon slice and cinnamon stick beside half a lemon, white powder and cinnamon sticks on marble.
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Opinion
Health

Fact checking a viral ‘detox’ drink: what do baking soda, lemon and cinnamon actually do?

A viral reel says baking soda, lemon and cinnamon cure bloating and flush the liver. The evidence says no, and the sodium load carries real risks for some.
A halved apricot showing the stone inside, next to a glass jar of broccoli sprouts spilling onto a marble surface.
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Opinion
Health

Can apricot seeds and broccoli sprouts fight cancer? What the evidence shows

Claims that apricot seeds, broccoli sprouts and liquid chlorophyll can fight cancer are misleading. Clinical evidence does not support them as treatments.
Fresh purple kale leaf with water droplets on a dark surface, with tomatoes, nuts and other ingredients in the background.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

IBS and diet: What should you eat, and what should you avoid?

IBS and diet can be confusing. Learn which foods may trigger symptoms, what to eat, and what the evidence says about fibre, FODMAPs, gluten and probiotics.
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Opinion
Nutrition

Is berberine really “nature’s metformin and Ozempic”? What research actually shows

Berberine is promoted as “nature’s metformin and Ozempic”. We examine the evidence for its effects on blood sugar, weight loss and safety.