Allan Johnson
With 26 years experience in the field of Education I enjoy sharing my interest in things scientific, whether they crawl, glow in the dark or explode. I am also a Registered Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition and love everything connected with food and drink, despite having a Body Mass Index of only 22.5. I am a Tutor/ Moderator for Tribal UK and an Examiner for Cambridge International Examinations in Biology.
I started writing 5 years ago, when the Yorkshire Post published my first Lifestyle piece describing the gentle art of giving driving lessons to our eldest son. Since then, I have had more than 20 articles published with this newspaper. Other articles have focussed on the hazards of being a very mature athlete (Running Fitness), sensible nutrition for serious walkers (Trail magazine) and a tasty piece on the pleasures of chocolate, published in the Nutrition Society Gazette.
Suite 101 will give me an opportunity to read, write and share with other creative minds
When I'm not staring at this screen, I enjoy cutting up dead plants and animals in the kitchen, playing the guitar and keeping horribly fit , but not all at the same time.
Looking forward to hearing some feedback soon.....
Latest Articles
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English Wine Wins Gold Medal Against Tough Odds
An English wine recently won a gold medal against stiff competition at the International Wine Challenge, in London. Take a closer look at UK vineyards.
May 21, 2011
- Allan Johnson
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Farewell to the Space Shuttle as Endeavour Blasts Off
The final flight of Endeavour today marks the end of an era for the Kennedy Space Center. The launch of Atlantis in July will be their final Shuttle mission
May 18, 2011
- Allan Johnson
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A Rough Guide to Safe and Sensible Weight Loss
There are three ways to check if someone is overweight, and two ways to tackle weight loss - eat less and take more exercise. Here are a few tips to help.
Jan 19, 2011
- Allan Johnson
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Roast Chestnuts and How to Eat Them
Chestnuts have an interesting history but their use in recipes is often neglected. With a high starch and low fat content they are a seasonal "Superfood"
Dec 20, 2010
- Allan Johnson
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How to Lose Body Fat Forever
While exercise can increase our overall fitness it is our eating behaviour which drives our calorie intake and decides if we gain or lose weight
Aug 26, 2010
- Allan Johnson
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Blood Test for Alzheimers Disease Can Screen Patients in Advance
Recent neurological research has identified a blood biomarker linked to Alzheimer's which may allow prediction of symptoms 10 years in advance
Jul 14, 2010
- Allan Johnson
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The Latest Healthy Eating Advice: How Much Fat is Unhealthy?
Healthy food choices are not easy with so many kids eating junk food round the clock. New advice from NICE (UK) highlights the urgency of the new guidelines
Jul 6, 2010
- Allan Johnson
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Drinking Beer in Moderation is Good For You
A study by the Beer Academy suggests that the health benefits of drinking beer are not widely understood by a significant proportion of the UK population.
Jun 22, 2010
- Allan Johnson
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The Clotted Cream Diet
Can clotted cream really fit inside a weight loss diet? Understanding its origins and composition helps to answer the question
Jun 22, 2010
- Allan Johnson
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Is Brown Rice Healthier Than White Rice?
Eating brown rice instead of white could significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to researchers at the University of Harvard.
Jun 18, 2010
- Allan Johnson
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