Nicola Drabble BSc Dietetics, Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Since completing her degree in 2000, at the University of Natal, South Africa, Nicola has worked in the NHS in the UK practising as a clinical and community dietitian. She is experienced in all dietary related problems/disorders. These include, Disease of Lifestyle: obesity, coronary heart disease, hypercholesterolemia, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes (which includes education in carbohydrate counting), metabolic syndrome, hypertension. Gastroenterology: IBS, Chrohn's disease, Coelics disease, food intolerance, food allergies, constipation/diarrhoea etc. Surgical: post gastrectomy, oncology, short bowel syndrome. Other: nutrition in pregnancy and lactation, women's health, anorexia/bulimia as well as nutritional support in care homes and the elderly. Sports Nutrition One to one consultation
Includes: Dietary assessment; Body analysis – weight; BMI (Body Mass Index); Fat %; Visceral fat %; Basal metabolic rate -
- Initial consultation 60min
- Follow-up consultation 30min
Lifestyle modification consultation
Includes: Dietary assessment; Body analysis – weight; BMI; Fat %; Visceral fat %; Basal metabolic rate; Basic cooking skills; Exercise regimen
Group education
Business and catering consultancy
Nutritional analysis of recipes and menu items
Home visits available
Testimonials
Angus Morison – British ski cross champion
‘Nicola has taught me how food and nutrition can enhance my performance and give me ‘the edge’ over my opposition. Eat right, perform better!’
Thomas Foley – Irish Olympic Alpine Ski racer
‘Regardless of the level at which you participate in a sport, diet can play an enormous role in improving your performance’
Lesley Carter
‘Thanks for teaching me the importance of a well balanced diet, it has helped me in all aspects of my life ’
