In the Press
Soup: Why do we eat it when we feel ill? (Jan 2012)
‘Soup covers all bases – the psychological, physiological and nutritional, says Azmina Govindji, a dietician and spokeswoman for the British Dietetic Association.’
Health timebomb for elderly over poor diet (Nov 2011)
Nutritionist Azmina Govindji said: “Vitamin D is something I am particularly concerned about. It has been linked to heart disease and cancer.”
Just how healthy are your children’s lunchbox snacks? (October 2011)
Supermarkets have many ‘healthy’ lunchbox snacks for children, but how good are they? We asked dietician Azmina Govindji to assess some of the latest products – then we rated them out of 10.
What to eat as a vegetarian teenager and from 60 plus (August 2011)
According to Azmina Govindji of the British Dietetic Association by the time you reach 30, your bones have achieved their maximum strength and low calcium stores in adolescence can compromise this. Good sources of calcium include milk, cheese, yoghurt and all dairy products, sardines, white bread, green vegetables, tofu, pulses, dried figs, almonds and wholemeal bread. ‘Calcium rich foods are often excluded in teenage diets, because they are thought to be fattening,’ says Azmina.
Try the healing power of soup (August 2011)
According to dietician Azmina Govindji of the British Dietetic Association, soup provides an important source of fluid that our body needs during the winter.
Top woman jockey who eats just two slices of gluten-free bread a day… and still beats the men (18th July 2011)
Her daily calorie intake during the season – estimated at 300 calories – is frowned on by Azmina Govindji, a dietician and spokesman for the British Dietetic Association.
She told the Sunday Telegraph: ‘This menu appears to be far too loo in calories fibre and all-round nutrients. The range of food is very limited.’
Jockey Hayley Turner’s recipe for success (17th July 2011)
Turner’s race day eating habits, however, did not meet with the approval of Azmina Govindji, a dietitian and spokeswoman for the British Dietetic Association, who said: ”I can only assume – and hope – that on non-race days she enjoys some substantial and varied meals. I would recommend fruit and vegetables and enough proteins to build muscle mass.”
How to avoid after school tantrums (July 2011)
‘If your children last ate at 12, it’s likely their blood sugar will have fallen quite low by the time they get home from school,’ says Azmina Govindji, a spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association.
Good food vs bad (6th June 2011)
Even where facts and figures are absent, simple steps can be taken to make takeaway food healthier, says Azmina Govindji, spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association and author of several healthy eating publications. ”If you do opt for a kebab, try a chicken one instead of a doner, which are full of salt and fat,” she advises.
Get fitter, the lazy way (Jan 2011)
“Do you eat lunch at your desk or dinner in front of the television? Eating consciously not only adds to the enjoyment of food, but it helps you to eat slowly and to notice how much you’re shovelling down,” says dietician Azmina Govindji.
“Baked beans, avocados and grains release their energy slowly, so if you eat this two hours before going out you won’t be starving when you get there,” says dietitian Azmina Govindji.
“It’s not normal to… Lose weight when you don’t want to. ‘Unexplained weight loss is a sign something’s wrong’ says dietician Azmina Govindji. As always, consult your GP”. (Dec 2010)
