Weight Loss Advice That Works | Dietitian Ro Huntriss
In this episode, I’m joined by Consultant Dietitan & world-leading fertility and women’s health expert Ro Huntriss, who has over a decade of experience across the NHS, private practice, and the tech world. Ro is the author of Deliciously Healthy Fertility and was recently crowned ‘Best Fertility Dietitian’ by The European Fertility Society. She also serves as Chief Nutrition Officer at Simple App, a global weight loss platform with over a million users.
takeaways
Not all ultra-processed foods are equal: the discussion distinguished between low-nutrient UPFs and options such as fortified plant-based milks, baked beans and wholemeal bread that can still offer nutrition.
Common nutrient deficiencies discussed included vitamin D, iron deficiency anaemia in women of childbearing age, and vitamin B12 for those on plant-based diets, with the point that some deficiencies go unnoticed for years.
The conversation covered how yo-yo dieting tends to raise baseline weight over time, and framed nutrition around inclusion (protein and fibre for satiety) rather than pure restriction.
Ro busted several diet myths, describing dairy's neutral effect on inflammation, fruit's nutrient value despite natural sugar, gluten only needing avoidance in coeliac disease or genuine sensitivity, and seed oils in a UK context.
On fertility, a Mediterranean-style diet was described as a strong foundation with benefits for both men and women, alongside guidance on folic acid, vitamin D, omega-3 and coenzyme Q10.
Cycle-tracking apps were discussed as tools for understanding the fertile window, follicular and luteal phases, and being kinder to oneself around PMS cravings.
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