Will Gold

As we age, maintaining good nutrition becomes increasingly important—but it can also become more challenging. Many older adults experience changes in appetite, mobility, medical conditions, and social circumstances that can make eating well difficult. Over time, these challenges can contribute to malnutrition and frailty, two closely linked conditions that can significantly impact health, independence, and quality of life. At Dig In Health Co, we know that nutrition is far more than simply...

When I first explored the connection between dietetics and permaculture, I realised how much potential there is to improve health through sustainable nutrition practices. These two fields, though different, share a common goal: supporting long-term well-being by working with nature rather than against it. By combining the science of nutrition with the ethics and design of permaculture, we can create food systems and eating habits that benefit both people and the planet.

Weight loss medications continue to try and change the conversation around weight management. The current era of weight loss medications, including semaglutide (aka Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (aka Mounjaro) have made it significantly easier for some people to reduce their food intake and lose weight. For others, they may not be appropriate, well tolerated or necessary.