Nutrition you can actually act on today
Articles, news and practical guides from the Dietitian Without Borders team — sourced from registered-dietetics bodies and peer-reviewed science, written in plain language for every body, everywhere.
Three ways in
However you like to learn, there's a route here. Everything is reviewed against current guidance and updated when the evidence moves.
Articles
In-depth explainers that unpack a single question — what the evidence says, where it's uncertain, and what it means for your plate.
Read articles What's newNutrition News
Plain-language takes on new studies and guideline updates, with the hype stripped out and the caveats left in.
See the news Step-by-stepGuides
Practical, do-it-today walkthroughs for specific situations — from gut-health protocols to fuelling a long run.
Open the guidesSourced, plain-language, myth-busting
Every resource here starts with the same question: what does the best available evidence actually say? We lean on registered-dietetics bodies, the NHS, Monash FODMAP, Coeliac UK, Diabetes UK and peer-reviewed research — and we tell you when a claim is strong, when it's emerging, and when it's simply popular.
We write as a registered dietitian would talk: warm, specific and honest about uncertainty. No miracle foods, no fear-mongering, no one-size-fits-all rules. Just explainers you can act on, and a clear line where general information ends and personal medical advice begins.
Numbers we get asked about most
A few of the figures our articles dig into — drawn from current sports-science and dietetics guidance, and always presented with the context that makes them useful.
single-source upper absorption limit
glucose:fructose 2:1 mix
daily reference intake
upper of the 1.2–2.0 range
Sample article topics
A taste of what lives in the library. Each one is a standalone explainer — start anywhere.
The 3 phases of low FODMAP
A strict 2–6 week elimination, a structured ~6–8 week reintroduction across nine food challenges, then a personalised long-term diet — done with a dietitian, not forever.
Read PerformanceFuelling beyond 60g/hour
Why a single carb source tops out near 60 g/hour, and how a 2:1 glucose-to-fructose mix lets ultra-endurance athletes push toward 90 g/hour.
Read Plant-basedProtein on a plant-based plate
Hitting 1.2–2.0 g/kg without meat — combining sources, timing intake, and the few nutrients worth planning around.
Read Coeliac & sensitivityGluten-free without the gaps
What 'gluten-free' really requires, the cross-contamination traps, and how to keep fibre and B-vitamins up when wheat comes out.
Read EverydaySnacks and bars that earn their place
Reading a nutrition panel honestly, and building energy snacks that match what your day actually demands.
Read Clinical nutritionDiabetes, carbs and CGMs
How continuous glucose monitors change the conversation around meals — patterns over single numbers, individual over universal.
Read“Good nutrition advice should survive being read twice. If a claim only works as a headline, it isn't ready for your plate.”
About these resources
Is this medical advice?
No. Everything here is general education — explainers, not prescriptions. For anything specific to your health, medication or a diagnosed condition, work with a registered dietitian or your clinician who can see the full picture.
Where do your numbers come from?
From reputable sources: registered-dietetics bodies, the NHS, Monash FODMAP, Coeliac UK, Diabetes UK and peer-reviewed research. We cite ranges as ranges, and flag when evidence is still emerging.
How often is this updated?
When the guidance moves, so do we. Nutrition News tracks new studies and guideline changes, and we revisit our guides and articles when a meaningful update lands.
Got a question we should cover?
If there's a nutrition claim you keep seeing and aren't sure about, tell us. The best resources here started as someone's honest question.