My passion is to help others make a positive difference in their lives

I can make a positive difference in your life by helping you to identify the small changes you can make in your lifestyle that will have the biggest impact on your health and well-being.
It makes me happy when I witness my clients’ transformations in just a few weeks after the initial consultation. They feel empowered to follow my recommendations and soon they start to see and feel the changes in their bodies, health and feel a lot happier.

I am proud of myself. I can see the differences in my body, the shape and the way I feel. I’m very happy that I made the decision of changing my way of eating”.
- Mihaela Pussok

I wake up every morning with a vision to make someone’s life better!

My clients can be sure that they found a reliable and friendly dietitian that will support them daily on their health journey, by giving them confidence and determination.

“I had tried fad diets and others before, but obviously it didn't work. This time, I lost weight in a healthier way.”
- Vera Pereira

Joana is a Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) Registered Dietitian in the UK, naturally from Portugal. She worked as a Healthcare Dietitian for multinational companies: Aramark, ISS and Elior. And also as a Clinical Dietitian at The Private Clinic of Harley Street in London. 
​She is now the founder of Your Diet Advice. She is also an active member of the committee member of Food Services Specialist Subgroup, British Dietetic Association.

Professional background

 - Bachelor in Food & Nutrition Science, Faculty of Food and Nutrition Science, University of Oporto, Portugal
- Masters in Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Food and Nutrition Science, University of Oporto, Portugal
- Registered Dietitian, Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC), United Kingdom
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA), United Kingdom
- Committee member of Food Services Specialist Subgroup, BDA

Publications

- Co-author of Manual of Dietetic Practice on the chapter Food Service in Hospitals and Institutions, Manual of Dietetic Practice, 6th edition, June 2019
- Co-author of Nutrition Labelling Toolkit for Healthcare Catering, published on June 2016 by BDA Food Services Specialist Group

10 fun facts about Joana

1. I was born in Madeira, Portugal
2. I've been living in the UK for 9 years
3. I married an Egyptian doctor and fell in love with Egyptian cuisine
4. Volleyball is my favourite sport since childhood
5. I believe wellness is much more than physical health. Wellness is fuelling the body, engaging the mind and nurturing the spirit
6. I am part of Toastmasters International Club, public speaking group
7. My morning routine involves: having a cup of tea, listening to an audio book, practising yoga, having a nutritious breakfast and writing a gratitude journal
8. I am passionate about healthy cooking and recipe creation
9. I am learning Arabic
10. I am interested in food photography. 

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