Today, we’re diving into a very timely and important debate: Should dietitians play a more active role in breastfeeding support? With the British Dietetic Association now offering courses to help dietitians build confidence in discussing breastfeeding with patients, it raises an important question: Should dietitians be more involved in supporting breastfeeding? On one hand, dietitians have extensive knowledge in maternal nutrition, milk production, and dietary choices that can support breastfeeding success. On the other hand, some believe breastfeeding support should remain the responsibility ..read more

Sustainability is an increasingly vital conversation in the world of nutrition, yet it often falls short when it comes to practical application. Finding the balance between what’s good for our health and what’s good for the planet requires a nuanced approach one that considers accessibility, ethics, and long-term impact. Today, we’re diving deep into this important topic, exploring how dietitians can reshape eating habits to support both personal well-being and environmental sustainability. Joining us are two experts from distinct yet complementary backgrounds. First, we have Rosie Martin, a r ..read more

Nutrition plays a vital role in managing chronic illnesses, but when it comes to sickle cell disease, the conversation often falls short. This complex condition requires a nuanced approach to care, and today, we’re exploring how nutrition can address some of the unique challenges faced by those living with sickle cell disease. Joining us is Dr Claudine Matthews, a registered Consultant Dietitian and the founder of the Sickle Cell Nutrition Academy. With over a decade of groundbreaking work in this area, Dr Matthews has dedicated her career to integrating nutrition into standard care for sickle ..read more

Social media has revolutionised how we access information, with platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube becoming key sources for everything from lifestyle tips to health advice. While this accessibility has opened up new opportunities for education, it has also raised concerns about the reliability of the information being shared. In today’s episode, we’re asking an important question: Is TikTok’s Clinician Creator Network the future of nutrition education? To guide us in this conversation and join us today is Dr. Ally Jaffee, a multi-award-winning NHS Resident Doctor specialising in Psy ..read more

Lately, food additives have been a topic of growing interest and debate, with questions about their roles, benefits, and potential health impacts. Today, we’ll dig into these questions and shed light on what food additives really are, why they’re used, and the standards that regulate them. We’ll also explore the role additives play in food security, food waste and food taste. To guide us in this conversation, we’re thrilled to welcome two exceptional guests. First, we have Anthony Warner, a highly experienced chef known not only for his work in high-end kitchens and culinary innovation but als ..read more

You may have noticed the buzz surrounding personalised nutrition lately, with various programs and apps claiming to tailor dietary advice specifically to your unique biology. But what does personalised nutrition really entail, and how can it impact individual and population health? Today, we’re delighted to welcome a true leader in the field of nutritional science: Professor Sarah Berry. Sarah has made substantial contributions to our understanding of personalised nutrition, both as a Professor at King’s College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE, the science and nutrition company. An academic ..read more

In today’s interview episode we’re exploring the topic of plant-based hospital menus and asking the question, are they the way forward? In America, a company called ‘Greener by Default’ is working to transform hospital food services by making plant-based meals the default option on the hospital menu. As they’re planning to bring their innovative approach to the UK, we’ll use today’s episode to find out more - We’ll hear about the pilot in New York’s public hospitals and discuss the potential benefits and barriers to adopting this plant based by default approach. We’re delighted to welcome Dr S ..read more

With cystic fibrosis awareness week being 17th-21st June 2024, in today’s episode we put the focus on CF. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition affecting the CFTR protein and in recent years the use of CFTR modulators have changed the game for the management of this condition. In today’s podcast I’m delighted to be joined by two experts to discuss the nutritional implications of this change as well as the wider landscape of nutrition in the management of cystic fibrosis. Kerry-Lee Watson and Jacqueline Lowdon are both specialist CF dietitians - Kerry works with adults and Jacqui in paediatric ..read more

Today we're discussing and learning more about a fascinating area – neonatal dietetics. Joining Corrine to shed some light on this area are two brilliant, registered dietitians Kate Arnold and Moriam Mustapha. Kate comes at the topic from a clinical angle as Clinical Lead Neonatal Dietitian at King’s College Hospital, London, and Mo more from a policy angle in her role as Lead Neonatal Network Dietitian at the London Neonatal Operational Delivery Network. We’ll ask about the day-to-day of a neonatal dietitian, before discussing whether more neonatal dietitians are needed and also touching on t ..read more

In today’s episode Harriet is joined by Jennifer Low and Priya Tew. We explore the diet trends taking off this summer, their origins and whether there is any truth behind them. We’ll discuss with our guests why they think summer diet trends have become so popular, the influence of social media and whether they think certain demographics of people are more prone to following these diets. We will also touch upon the impact of COVID-19 on people’s susceptibility to summer diet trends this year.Jen has been a registered dietitian for over 15 years. She specialises in eating disorders and disordere ..read more