Daisy Whitbread is a fully qualified Nutritionist also trained in nutritional therapy.  After her undergraduate degree in Anatomy and Physiology,
she studied a Masters degree in Nutrition at King’s College, London, one of the leading nutrition departments in the country. She then studied Nutritional Therapy for three years.

Her career started with 2 years as a Nutritionist in the food supplements industry. Currently she works as a consultant with private clients, as well as working for the NHS, running weight-loss groups, nutrition research and writing and media work. Daisy is a scholar of the Arthritic Association, trained in the nutritional management of arthritis. She runs 8 week courses re-educating people about healthy eating and physical activity for weight management for the NHS and weight-loss Bootcamps in association with Natasha Green personal trainer (www.natashagreenpersonaltraining.com).

“My approach is to find a way of eating that you can maintain long-term in order to feel healthy, maintain your optimum weight and most importantly
enjoy your food. My approach is realistic, goal-driven and tailored to your individual needs and lifestyle.”

Nutritionsist vs. Nutritional Therapist – what is the difference?

A nutritionist has a degree or masters degree in Nutrition, providing them with a strong scientific background. Their knowledge is based on reliable
scientific research. Nutritionists are recognized by the medical profession and can be employed by the NHS.

Nutritionists are regulated by the Nutrition Society, of which I am a member. Please visit www.nutritionsociety.org for more information.

Nutritional therapy comes more under the umbrella of complimentary medicine, although its basis is also scientific. It takes a more holistic view
of health, looking at treating individuals as opposed to disease states.

A fully qualified nutritional therapist, recognized by The British Association of Nutritional Therapists (BANT) and the Nutritional Therapy Council (NTC)
will have studied a diploma or degree in nutritional therapy. However, as the profession is currently unregulated, training and qualifications can vary
between therapists.

Nutritional therapy is a very useful and beneficial therapy if used by a properly qualified therapist and can often help to manage chronic health problems
that conventional medicine finds difficult to treat.

Most nutrition advisors are trained only in nutritional therapy so may not have the scientific background of a nutritionist.

“I incorporate what I believe to be the best principles from my study of both nutrition and nutritional therapy into my practice.”