London Nutritionist - Angelique Panagos, DipION FdSc mBANT CNHC

Nutritionist

I'm Angelique, a nutritionist based in London. My goal is to help you live a healthier life, filled with energy and free from painful symptoms. I work alongside your medical team and I use scientific research to give you the tools to improve your overall wellbeing, using nothing but nutrition, lifestyle changes, and supplementation. My nutrition journey started in my early twenties when I began suffering from eating disorders. I was anorexic, then bulimic, and then extremely overweight. I developed autoimmune hypothyroidism; was diagnosed with PCOS, adenomyosis, and had many debilitating symptoms. I had 2 miscarriages before having our beautiful daughter, as you can see I am no stranger to hormonal havoc. Looking back, I'm glad I went through it all. My health issues are the reason I got my nutrition qualification and why I can relate to the people I work with. I love what I do. This is why I want to share my journey with you and I hope you share yours with me :-)

Nutritionist vs Dietitian vs Nutritional Therapist

I get asked this all the time. Here's my take on it. The word 'nutritionist' is not a protected title and therefore anybody who claims to be an expert in the field of nutrition can call themselves a nutritionist. This is a broad description because some nutritionists have not studied, meaning they are not appropriately qualified and do not belong to a governing body. Registered Nutritionists have however spent many years studying and provide evidence-based information and guidance about the impacts of food and nutrition on the health and wellbeing. They normally work in research, education and in policy development. When taking advice from a nutritionist always check they have studied, are registered and belong to a governing body.

A dietitian is somebody who has a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and are regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council. Dietitians generally work with the NHS, although some will work directly with the public. I am not a dietitian.

A nutritional therapist is somebody who is appropriately qualified, is registered and has a recognised qualification in Nutritional Therapy. Nutritional therapists usually work in private practice offering bespoke health plans, using nutrition and lifestyle interventions to help support the body towards maintaining health. I am a qualified and registered nutritional therapist. When taking advice from a nutritional therapist always check they have appropriately qualified, are registered and belong to a regulated governing body as it is not a protected title. As a registered nutritional therapist, in my clinic I specialise in weight management, hormonal health, stress and digestion. Outside of my clinic setting I work as a BANT Registered Nutritionist providing comment for the media and TV, giving talks, running corporate workshops and a wide range of other activities.

BANT, my governing body has more to say about nutrition titles.

Nutritionist Approved Recipes

At the heart of every healthy lifestyle is a nutritious diet packed with wholesome super foods which satisfy the tastebuds. Most of my recipes are healthy alternatives to classic dishes like cauliflower pizza, while the rest are made up of breakfasts, desserts and smoothies. I am constantly experimenting with ingredients such as gluten free pasta, sugar free chocolate, dairy free milk and gluten free bread. I get all my ingredients from my health shop.

Vitamin C Rich Smoothie

This deliciously nourishing smoothie really packs a punch and is full of Vitamin C rich ingredients which can help support healthy immune function. It’s high in...

Carrot Cake Oats

This delicious porridge makes for a great alternative to sugar-laden breakfast porridges and cereals. I’m always looking for ways to add more vegetables into meals and...

Pea and Spinach Soup

Ingredients Serves 2 2tbs Olive oil 1 Onion, diced 3 clove garlic, chopped 1 cube/ cup organic vegetable stock 3 cups petit pois 200g Baby spinach ½ a Lemon, juiced 1...

How to Build a Balanced Salad

With our sizzling summer well and truly upon us, the next few months are all about al fresco dining, BBQs with friends, and soaking up the sun as we enjoy time...

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Recent articles

Healthy kitchen cupboard Spring clean!

Posted by Angelique on Mar 12, 2013 in Articles

Spring, a great time of year to put that ‘spring in your step’, clean out and start afresh. Its renewal time after all, and in tandem with new blooms at that! This is a great season to set time aside to clear the space in your kitchen, to allow a new and healthier you to emerge. But how are you going to do this? Well, I would like to set you 2 challenges but they can and should be done at any time of...

Enjoy your Christmas lunch – without stuffing yourself like a turkey!

Posted by Angelique on Jan 27, 2013 in Articles

The Christmas lights are up and that can only mean one thing! The festive season is fast approaching, and social calendars are already filling up! There will no doubt be a dazzling display of festive delights, endless canapés, buffet tables and three course meals, and let’s not get started on the alcohol (Click here for some tips on enjoying your festive tipples responsibly). There is nothing wrong...

Sustainable weight (fat) loss… does it exist?

Posted by Angelique on Jan 17, 2013 in Articles

January is unquestionably the season for detoxing and dieting! If you are not on a diet yourself I am sure you know a few people who are. If this ‘diet season’ happens every year then obviously we are doing something wrong – no? Wouldn’t it be nice not to say the words ‘my diet starts tomorrow’ and then follow through with the 5/6 week programme ever again? Rather than starting yet another fad...

Eating for Energy!

Posted by Angelique on Jul 6, 2012 in Articles

Eating for energy. Can I have a side of ‘get up and go’ with that? Tired all the time? Experience energy slumps? Drinking tea or coffee to wake up? Wishing the day away so that you can go to sleep? Find yourself saying ‘I am tired’ a few times a day? Unfortunately, many of us will be answering yes to these questions. Some may even think that it’s normal. Many of us grab a soda, coffee, biscuits...

Follow a Nutritional Rainbow!

Posted by Angelique on May 21, 2012 in Articles

We are constantly bombarded with ‘Eat this and not that’ Smoking is bad’ ‘eating too much saturated fat causes heart attacks’ I am sure at times you want to put your hands over your ears, close your eyes and scream ‘leave me alone!’ After all, with all this information about healthy balanced diets you should know what to eat, right? Sometimes being inundated with somewhat ever changing...