The Women’s Health Dietitian
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Monika Bettney MNutr, BSc(Hons)


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My mission is simple: empowering women to take charge of their well-being and build a positive connection with food. Whether you're looking to improve your overall health or address specific concerns, I'm here to support you every step of the way.

I believe in the power of healthy habits and nurturing a healthy relationship with food. By blending the latest nutritional science with the principles of behaviour change psychology, I help women adopt sustainable habits that actually stick. Together, we can work towards achieving your health goals, such as losing excess weight in a healthy and lasting manner, boosting fertility, or managing the symptoms and risks associated with PCOS or disordered eating.

With over ten years of experience under my belt, I've had the privilege of providing nutrition advice in both the NHS and the Private Sector. So you can trust that you're in capable hands. Let's embark on this journey together and create a happier, healthier you!
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The brain plays a significant role in obesity and energy balance, with three key areas responsible for regulating weight: the hypothalamus, which acts as the "Energy Accountant" by controlling our eating behaviours and responding to signals from various organs; the mesolimbic area, known as the "Hedonist," which governs the pleasurable aspects of eating and can lead to cravings and overeating when signals are dysregulated; and the cognitive lobe, or the "Wise Decision-Maker," which oversees executive functions and helps override primal behaviours driven by the mesolimbic area. Understanding these complex neural circuits and their interactions is crucial for managing weight and making healthier eating choices.
Some women feel bad if they don't eat what they think is "pure", "clean", or "healthy" food. This can lead to a problem called Orthorexia, where someone becomes obsessed with eating perfectly. Eating too "clean" can also cause health problems like not getting enough nutrients, hormone imbalances, feeling anxious, having trouble digesting food, and feeling left out of social situations. Eating healthily means finding a balance and sticking to basic nutrition guidelines while also being flexible.