Dietriffic was founded in March 2007 by Melanie Thomassian.

Melanie is a graduate from the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland, with a BSc honors degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.

As a Registered Dietitian, Melanie is a member of the British Dietetic Association, and registered with the Health Professionals Council. She therefore operates within the guidelines of the “Code of Conduct” for dietitians, and any advice or recommendations found on this site are “evidence based,” to the best of her knowledge.

Enough of the third person chat…

Family Photo — Copyright © 2011 Glenn Owens. All Rights Reserved

After spending two years in Australia, I moved back home to Northern Ireland in ’09 with my lovely husband Armen, and in October ’09 we had our first child, which we are so excited about!

You can find out more about our little baby Elissa here.

I love Pilates and country walks, raspberries and freshly brewed coffee, and my favourite splurge is white chocolate cheesecake!

The Purpose of Dietriffic…

I know that many people struggle with the confusing nutritional information so prevalent today.

So, as someone who is passionate about nutrition, my desire is to empower people like you to possess a better understanding of what it takes to live a healthy lifestyle.

If you’re after a personal blog, full of contradictory ideas and advice which isn’t founded on evidence, you’ve come to the wrong place.

Dietriffic is about evidence based information, equipping people with reliable advice. It’s full of practical, actionable ideas for you to put into practice immediately.

I really encourage you to subscribe to the free updates, either via email, or RSS if you use a feedreader.

My Books…

The Lifestyle Makeover Guide
I’ve written a book called The Lifestyle Makeover Guide. This is for people who struggle with breaking old lifestyle habits, and who find it difficult to begin the process of change.

The Lifestyle Makeover Guide will help you to challenge those habits which are holding you back, and help you on the path to improved health and wellbeing.
Click Here To Get Your Copy!
15 Secrets of the Naturally Thin
This is a free report I put together not too long ago. Not only could I be considered as one of those annoyingly skinny people who has never struggled with weight problems, but as a dietitian, I’ve taken time to observe the familiar traits of naturally thin people, and how they compare to those who struggle with their weight.

However, you can’t get it without being on my mailing list.

The Healthy Eating Handbook
I realise that many people are totally sick of dieting, but perhaps feel a little confused about what a healthy diet actually looks like after years of “dieting.”

The Healthy Eating Handbook is a step-by-step guide, which will help you transform your eating habits, and those of your family. It will guide you in menu planning, and saving money at the grocery store — basically, it is healthy eating made easier than you thought possible.
Click Here To Find Out More!

Other Work…

From May ’09 until April ’11, I was the editor at the well respected site Diet Blog. I contributed many articles over there, which you can find here.

For some time now I’ve also been an expert writer for the Health Central Network, and I regularly write for their mini sites My Heart Central, the Cholesterol Network and My Diabetes Central.

Interviews, quotations and more:

Mel's Tip in Glamor Magazine

• Glamor Magazine (December 2010 issue) — magazine feature, The Three Big D’s of Holiday Eating
• Glamour.com — my top tip to cut 200 calories
• Newsnet5 — Eat Often to Lose Weight
• Mom Going Organic Sensibly — interview
• Bizymoms.com — Tips for Healthy Weight Loss interview
• Girl Habits — interview
• Have been a regular contributor at Zen Family Habits

Anyway, I trust this has given you a glimpse of who I am, and what I do. If you’re on a quest for a healthier lifestyle I’d love you to keep in touch and help me to help you!

Remember, you can subscribe for free to this blog via RSS or email to keep up-to-date on my most recent articles.

If you’d like to connect with me socially you can do so on my new Facebook page, on Twitter, or on LinkedIn.

If you’d like to interview me, talk to me, or ask me a question, do not hesitate to contact me. I’d love to hear from you!

Melanie Thomassian
Registered Dietitian, and owner of this blog.

Please note

The information presented on this site should be used in conjunction with guidance from your physician, and is not intended to be a replacement of such. Your physician should be aware of your current medical conditions, as well as any medication you may be taking. It is strongly recommended that you consult your physician if you are pregnant, have a known medical condition, or are taking any prescribed medication, before embarking on a new dietary or exercise regimen.
I do make every effort to ensure that the information presented here is correct, however the area of nutrition is extremely fast moving, and it may not be possible to keep all of the older articles up-to-date with the latest findings. Please contact me if you discover any articles, which you feel require attention.

For more details on the information collected by Dietriffic, please read the Disclaimer.

Last modified 15th January 2011.