Sarah Jenkins is a minimalist Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She holds a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics from King's College London and has 12 years of clinical experience in the NHS and private consultancy. Her current focus is on optimising diets for seniors with metabolic changes and digestion issues.
Sarah Jenkins is a leading UK Registered Dietitian dedicated to transforming the way seniors approach food and nutrition. After graduating with honours from King's College London, she worked within NHS stroke and elderly care wards, where she witnessed first-hand the devastating effects of the 'tea and toast' syndrome. Sarah specialises in adapting the Mediterranean diet for the British palate and climate, ensuring clients can find affordable, nutrient-dense ingredients in local supermarkets. She possesses deep technical knowledge regarding protein absorption rates in older adults and the critical interplay between micronutrients like Vitamin D, K2, and Calcium for bone health. Her expertise extends to managing diet-related inflammation, offering practical alternatives to ultra-processed foods that exacerbate joint pain and fatigue. Sarah is also skilled in navigating the challenges of reduced appetite and digestive changes, providing strategies to fortify meals without increasing volume excessively. She writes to debunk dangerous fad diets, offering instead science-backed, sustainable eating plans that support cognitive function and muscle maintenance. Her work bridges the gap between medical prescription and the daily enjoyment of food.