Kate Hilton RD

Registered Dietitian, University of Surrey Alumni, founder of Diets Debunked.

[Kate Hilton RD @dietsdebunked]

I've had an eventful few months, with leaving the NHS and starting my own freelance business, Diets Debunked. I'm excited to get back into social media to spread the word about nutrition and health!

[Kate Hilton RD @dietsdebunked]

@Dr_DeanS If only!! The difference we could do if we had better funding. I wouldn't have to prescribe so many Fortisips for a start!!

[Kate Hilton RD @dietsdebunked]

Officially a graduate, a year later! 🎉🎓

[Build Up DIETITIANS @BuildUpRDNs]

#youmaybeadietitianif #thestruggleisreal #dietitianproblems #NutritionTwitter #keto #atkins #lowcarb #lchf #faddiet

[Kate Hilton RD @dietsdebunked]

@BorisJohnson "happy birthday NHS!! We are grateful for all you do!"

*Proceeds to give us a real terms pay cut, quietly privatise us, and announce the end to all public safety measures in a pandemic on the same day*

[Kate Hilton RD @dietsdebunked]

Really don't know how I feel about restrictions completely ending- on one hand I agree that this is probably the best we are going to get as by July 19th all adults will have had their first vaccine, but the thought of another January is terrifying to me and seems imminent

[Kate Hilton RD @dietsdebunked]

@liambarker My smartcard got renewed today and my picture ID (which was taken on placement 3 years ago) has come back to haunt me again 😭

[Kate Hilton RD @dietsdebunked]

The heartbreak of knowing your favourite FY1/FY2 medics will be leaving next month is not something I was prepared for to be honest

[Nutrition Doc @Leicnut]

Principles of clinical nutrition #15

The NG feed probably isn’t causing the diarrhoea

[Kate Hilton RD @dietsdebunked]

@catrin_davies16 Thankyou!! So excited to get stuck in 🥰

[Kate Hilton RD @dietsdebunked]

Had the most wonderful first two days in my new band 6 diabetes dietitian post! Cannot wait to fully get stuck in and be able to do all of the things by myself.. seems a long way off yet but I'll get there!

[Kate Hilton RD @dietsdebunked]

Can anyone enlighten me why we actually use spouted beakers? They just increase aspiration risk and make adults feel like children

[Sandy Thomson @DrSandyThomson]

Kicking off #nutritionandhydrationweek with this reminder on thinking carefully about using spouted beakers = increased aspiration risk, infantilise & dehydrate those who can’t co-ordinate lips, tongue and spout.

#banthebeaker
#individualisedcare
#wherehaveallthespoutsgone

[Kate Hilton RD @dietsdebunked]

So upsetting to hear that the lockdown rules have been extended. My graduation celebrations have now had to be cancelled and rearranged due to this, even though they've already been delayed a year 💔 but I know that it's for the right reasons, and ultimately postponing is right

[Kate Hilton RD @dietsdebunked]

Albumin is primarily lowered during times of inflammation, or if liver/renal function is impaired. Chronically malnourished patients do often have a low albumin, however that's usually secondary to the reason they are in hospital (like an infection etc) rather than their weight

[Ben Lovell @DrBenLovell]

Discussion about albumin on the ward round. Juniors tell me albumin very much being taught as being a nutritional/starvation marker, and appearing in MRCP exam questions as such.

Can someone summarise the conversation about albumin and nutritional status for me in a tweet?

🙏

[Kate Hilton RD @dietsdebunked]

Not forgetting the iodine content which these plant milks are often not fortified with! In the UK, the main source of iodine is from dairy and cutting dairy products out can be a contributor to deficiency!

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

This whole thread rubs me the wrong way. Especially for pediatric populations inevitably impacted by this type of info. If you're comparing "milks" please include actual milk:

1%/2% Milk🥛
Calories: 110/130
Total fat: 2.5/5g
Sat. fat: 1.5/3g
Protein: 9g
Calcium: 30%
Vit. D: 45%

[Kate Hilton RD @dietsdebunked]

Cows milk is an incredible source of calcium, iodine, and complete proteins. Combine that with the fact you can get low fat options it's a great beverage and you don't need plant based options (which are mostly not fortified w iodine + lower protein) unless for ethical reasons!

[Summer the Dietitian @SummerDietitian]

I accidentally upset vegan Twitter today by saying cows milk is fine. How’s your Saturday going?

[Kate Hilton RD @dietsdebunked]

@LSChapple A true nightmare!!