Welcome to DrDobbin Nutrition

DrDobbin Nutrition, based near Milton Keynes, is a business run by Robin Dowswell which encourages the adoption of healthier diets and lifestyles.

Why is nutrition important? Well, for most people a significant and permanent change to their diet can help them reach their optimal weight, reduce the possibility of developing chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis, and also improve their current state of health, normally within the space of a few weeks or months.

DrDobbin Nutrition covers many aspects of diet and nutrition, including nutrition for health and nutrition for optimal sporting performance. Conditions such as diabetes, fertility, pregnancy, chronic fatigue and other many others can be addressed from a nutritional and lifestyle perspective. With regards to sporting performance, Robin's years of experience in the endurance sports of swimming, cycling and running give him a unique understanding of the nutrition required to achieve at the top level in sport.

Robin can provide one to one consultations, group talks and articles on a variety of nutrition related topics. The business is currently located in Newport Pagnell just north of Milton Keynes. 

Contact DrDobbin nutrition today to take the first steps to improving your mental and physical health permanently for the better.

Latest News

07th May 2012     A-Z returns with the letter G for Green Leafy Vegetables. Are they as good for us as we are led to believe?

29th Apr 2012      Under or overactive thyroid glands affect as many as 1 in 5 of us. I examine how we can overcome the symptoms in my latest article on Thyroid Health.

17th Apr 2012      This week I've examined Fluoride for my Nutritional A-Z. Is it safe in toothpaste and should we be against adding fluoride to the water supply?

08th Apr 2012      Are you frying with the right sort of oil? My latest article on fats and fried foods looks at the options.

19th Mar 2012      Do smoked and cured meats and fish cause early death. My latest article on the health dangers of smoked and cured products looks at the arguments.

27th Feb 2012      My latest A-Z reaches vitamin E. Is this vitamin worth supplementing for its anti-oxidant potential?

11th Feb 2012      My latest A-Z reaches eggs and their effect on health. Is the cholesterol and fat in them unhealthy or are they a real boost to our health?

02nd Feb 2012      This week I've looked at caffeine and its use in endurance sport. Does it make us go faster? Is it safe?

25th Jan 2012       Finishing off letter D we have Vitamin D. There is strong evidence that for many of us this is the most important vitamin for good health.

20th Jan 2012       This week we look at hydration for athletes. The level of salt in your sweat determines your salt status and losing too much compromises your performance.

05th Jan 2012       The letter D this week gives us Ducks for dinner. Is duck meat healthy. Are duck eggs better than hen eggs and what about foie gras?

02nd Jan 2012      Here are 10 tips for weight loss for 2012.

27th Dec 2011       My latest article looks at Multiple Sclerosis. Are there nutrients and lifestyle factors that can help with this common chronic disease?

12th Dec 2011       The letter C also gives us Vitamin C. Does it prevent colds or reduce their symptoms? Is it good for us in other ways?

07th Dec 2011       The letter C this week gives us Coffee. Is it good or bad for you and how much is safe to drink?

17th Nov 2011       My lastest article looks at muscle cramps which can affect particularly the elderly and athletes. How is it caused and how can it be treated?

11th Nov 2011       Can Life Expectancy reach 100 ? This article disputes the Office of National Statistics findings.

30th Oct 2011       The letter B this week gives us Beetroot and Vitamin B.

23rd Oct 2011       The second letter A is the micronutrient: Vitamin A. Next up the letter B.

23rd Oct 2011       I've started a new "Nutrition A-Z" section. It covers foods and nutrients. First up is: Apples.

22nd Sep2011       My latest article covers  Triathlon run sessions for Autumn and has links to 12 progressive run sessions that I'm coaching this Autumn.

21st Sep 2011       My latest article covers  Triathlon swim sessions for Autumn and has links to 12 progressive swim sessions that I'm coaching this Autumn.

19th Aug 2011       My latest article is about Diet and Cardiovascular disease looking at its causes and the way to reduce your risk of it through diet and exercise.

14th Aug 2011       My latest article is about Reviewing and planning for your races using my last two races as examples.

30th Jun 2011       This week's article is about Meat, is it bad for the environment?

23rd Jun 2011       This week's article is about Meat. Is it as bad for your health as many newspaper headlines suggest, or is it actually a superfood?

17th Jun 2011       This week's article is about Male fertility, an often overlooked aspect when couples are trying to conceive.

25th May 2011      This week's article is about Supermarkets. It also appears under the "don't miss..." section from the Environment button.

02nd May 2011      This week's article is about Low GI diets for weight control. It also appears under the "don't miss..." section from the Weight Control button.

11th Apr 2011        This week's article is about Ironman nutrition - How to plan your race day nutrition.

27th Mar 2011        This week's article is about Choosing Supplements. It also appears under the "don't miss..." section from the Kids and OAPs button.

18th Mar 2011        This week's article is about the different types of Supplements. It also appears under the "don't miss..." section from the Kids and OAPs button.

24th Feb 2011        This week's article is about Coping with Colds and Flu. It also appears under the "don't miss..." section from the Infection and Allergy button.

18th Feb 2011        This week's article is about Strength, Balance and Coordination. Something that should interest everyone, and yes, good nutrition can help!

11th Feb 2011        This week's article is about Cystic Fibrosis. It also appears under the "don't miss..." section from the Chronic Disease button.

03rd Feb 2011        This week's article is about E-numbers. It also appears under the "don't miss..." section from the Kids and OAPs button.

26th Jan 2011         This week's article is about Exercise and Weight loss. It also appears under the "don't miss..." section from the Weight Control button.

19th Jan 2011         This week's article is about Alcohol. It also appears under the "don't miss..." section from the Meals and Foods button.

12th Jan 2011         This week's article is about Sunlight and Vitamin D and the benefits these have on health during the winter months.

05th Jan 2011         This week's nutritional article is about Healthy breakfasts.                                

Why use a Nutritional Therapist? 

1. To reach your optimum weight.
   1. The DrDobbin Diet plan will ensure you stay healthy while adjusting your weight.
   2. The plan will be achievable as we’ll have discussed and agreed it together.

2. To improve health.
   1. Diabetes, digestive complaints, hormonal health for men and women.
   2. These and many more are conditions that can be addressed by DrDobbin nutritional therapy.

3. To get nutritional schedules for competition and training.
   1. Ironman and other event nutrition can be planned for.
   2. Lessons available in selecting sports nutrition products, making the correct strength drinks for the conditions and planning pre and post event nutrition.

4. To get individualised advice
   1. A diet achieveable by you, planned to fit in with your needs whether they be time constraints, affordability, family considerations, work considerations or social life.
   2. Medicinal interactions with foods and supplements.