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Megan Bridger

Megan is a trusted clinical and sports dietitian with an NHS background. She holds a BSc Dietetics (hons) and an MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition.

Megan is dedicated to enhancing health and well-being through an improved relationship with food backed by evidence. Whether you are looking to optimise your gut health, enhance your performance or simply want some healthy eating advice Megan is here to help you find your balance.

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Prebiotics vs probiotics: what’s the difference?

References and further info:
https://isappscience.org/for-scientists/resources/prebiotics/
https://isappscience.org/for-scientists/resources/probiotics/

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Winding down your Sunday by planning for the week ahead?

Consider integrating some of these habits for gut health this week.

Did you know there are relationships between gut health, mood, sleep, immune health, digestion, appetite control and weight management?

Prioritise your gut health this week by adopting the following habits:
1. Staying hydrated.
2. Gradually increasing your fibre intake by adding 1 extra vegetable to your dinner plate.
3. Try a fermented food such as kombucha or kefir, you could also try sauerkraut or
4. There’s a lot about processed foods at the moment, rather than cutting out the foods you enjoy completely why not try one simple swap such as popcorn instead of crisps or Greek yogurt instead of flavoured yogurt.
5. Find a new exercise you enjoy, whether that’s starting the day with a yoga session or winding down with an after work walk.

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Today is World Menopause Awareness Day!

🌸Menopause and Gut Health: What You Need to Know

Menopause happens when a woman hasn’t had a period for 12 months, typically around age 51 but every woman is different. Leading up to this, during perimenopause, oestrogen levels begin to drop, impacting not only reproduction but also bones, heart, brain, and more.

Oestrogen is also influenced by the gut microbiome, specifically through the “oestrobolome,” a group of gut microbes that regulate oestrogen levels. A healthy gut can help balance oestrogen, reducing menopause symptoms and the risk of conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease.

To support gut health, focus on a fibre-rich diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid excessive alcohol, smoking, and processed foods that can disrupt your microbiome. 🌸

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Your gut microbes love a diverse diet.
To help you achieve your weekly 30 plant points why not try adding a new food from one of these super six? A good approach is to buy mixed bags for example go for a mixed bag of nuts and seeds rather than just almonds or a tin of mixed beans rather than just chickpeas.

If you want to learn more about optimising your gut health join me and @arawellbeing for one of our gut health workshops (or why not join us for all three in the series!)
Details here: https://www.arawellbeing.com/wellbeing-club

To learn more join @arawellbeing and Balance Nutrition on Friday 13th September for an ‘Introduction to Gut Health” the first in a series of 3 gut health workshops.

https://www.arawellbeing.com/wellbeing-club

Ready to heal your relationship with food and optimise your diet? Stay tuned!

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So excited to share this with you!

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My alternative route in dietetics…and maybe a hint of something coming on the final slide 👀
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My first role in dietetics #DW2024 #dietitians #dietitiansofinstagram #dietitianapproved

Dietitians Week 2024
Day One - I chose dietetics because

I had been interested in pursuing a career in medicine but at sixth form decided that perhaps that wasn’t the right path for me. I had the opportunity to shadow a physiotherapist who worked in a specialist school for children with cerebral palsy. It was here I was exposed to tube feeding for the first time and this is how I first came to understand what a dietitian was and what the role entailed. Alongside this we did a career questionnaire and dietetics came up here too, after looking into it more I’ve never looked back. I am able to combine my love of food, health and helping people!

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For those feeling worried or guilty about indulging in food this Easter…

Food is something that brings us together but it is these social situations centred around food and times of celebration that can be difficult for many. Whether you have a difficult relationship with food, are worried about the gut symptoms you may experience from over indulging or worried about the impact certain foods may have on your mood and performance in the coming days, know that you are not alone.

The current bombardment of media messages around the harm of ultra-processed food may have left you confused about what you ‘should’ and ‘should not’ be eating this Easter. Chocolate can be enjoyed as part of a healthy balanced diet and whether you are saving your Easter eggs for later or you had chocolate for breakfast, remember that you don’t eat this way every day and grant yourself the space and compassion to enjoy today without worrying about it tomorrow. Take this time of rebirth as an opportunity to reflect and reset, looking forward to the longer days and lighter evenings ahead.

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Come get ready with me for @nurturinglauren first @arawellbeing event!
We got our bodies all fired up in a spicy Pilates movement session followed by some yummy snacks and opportunity to connect with like minded women. We started the session with a prebiotic shot and ended with some infused water. Watch this space for some upcoming posts on pre and probiotics coming soon!

Today is International Women’s Day and I wanted to take the opportunity to reset and reintroduce myself.
My name is Megan and I am a Registered Dietitian, this is me graduating from my Masters 2 and a bit years ago now!

I am a woman in science, sport, healthcare and education and I am so proud to work in those spaces alongside some incredible women.

I started my journey to become a dietitian back in 2015 and in the past nine years, and since starting this page as a newly qualified dietitian 5 years ago, my mindset and values have altered, hence the clear out of my old posts! The past year has been a real year of self discovery for me. Entering the oversaturated minefield of nutrition left me feeling confused and lost but I have now found my place in this industry and rediscovered what got me so excited about nutrition and wellness in the first place. I care deeply about instilling lifelong behaviour change and optimising people’s health through nutrition. I believe in holistic care that considers a person as a unique individual, recognising that nutrition is not a one size fits all. As a dietitian I promote evidence based advice alongside behaviour change and counselling theory.

I have a BSc in Dietetics and an MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition. My areas of interest are human performance, gut health/ IBS, weight management and reproductive health/ fertility. With starting this page from scratch again I hope to share evidence based dietary advice with you, help you separate the nutrition facts from the myths and support in guiding you to be the healthiest and happiest versions of yourselves.

The nutrition and wellness space can be confusing and misleading and I am so excited to relaunch this page to support you in navigating this space.

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