The Dietitian Cafe

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 Networ...

Registered dietitians and nutritionists are uniquely qualified to participate in policy and inform evidence-based policy decisions related to nutrition, dietary guidelines, and public health initiatives. The British Dietetic Association advocates for the role of dietitians in policy development and highlights their contributions to improving public health, but are there enough dietitians and nutri...

In today's episode, we take a look at the fascinating world of nutrition for elite athletes. Our guest has worked with some of the best including the likes of Liverpool football club and Team Sky for the Tour de France, as well as authoring over 200 research publications in the fields of exercise metabolism, exercise physiology, and sports nutrition. It is our pleasure to welcome Professor Ja...

Today we're delighted to be chatting to a dietitian who works in a slightly unusual setting. In 2022 Reshma Patel was invited to set up her clinic, ‘The Dietitian’ in London’s iconic Harrods. In this episode, we’ll chat to Reshma about the beginnings of her clinic and what it looks like day-to-day, as well as discuss the work she does within Harrods outside of the 1:1 clinics such as product...

Meat alternatives have witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years. From meatless chicken fillets to vegan duck, new products are frequently appearing on supermarket shelves. A study by the Vegan Society in 2021 found that one in five people reported to have reduced the amount of meat they were eating… but are these meat substitutes healthier than actual meat? Perhaps public concerns abo...

In today’s interview episode, Corrine chats to Registered Dietitian Tig Bridge all about a really interesting area of dietetics, burns care. Tig's extensive experience including working with burns survivors in the NHS and at The Katie Piper Foundation rehabilitation service, coupled with her roles lecturing on this subject, make her a perfect guest to explore the role that dietitians play in...

In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Consultant Bariatric Surgeon and Sunday Times best-selling author, Dr Andrew Jenkinson. Dr Jenkinson works in the NHS at University College London Hospital as well as privately. In 2020 he released his first book, Why We Eat (Too Much) and his second book, a science-backed guide to nutrition and health titled, How to Eat (and Still Lose Weight), co...

In today’s debate episode we’ll be discussing free school meals: where are we now and what more still needs to be done. As we’ve started the new school year, it’s one that sees all primary children in London receiving free school meals for a year in response to the cost-of-living crisis. In this episode, we talk to Isabel Rice, a registered dietitian and London food poverty campaigner coordinator...

In today’s interview episode we’ll be chatting with Alex Glover, a senior nutritionist at Holland & Barrett, all about his journey into nutrition, where he started, and how he got to work in the field of research and development for the largest health and wellness retailer in Europe. We’ll discuss the experience needed to get into this industry and what a day’s work looks like for Alex. We wil...

In today’s interview episode, I’m delighted to be chatting to none other than the founder of Nualtra, dietitian Paul Gough. We’ll hear from Paul all about what led him to start Nualtra as well as the challenges he’s encountered over the years since Nualtra’s inception in 2012. Paul tells us about what it takes to launch medical nutrition products from ideation to market launch and the lessons he&a...

In today’s debate episode, we’ll be discussing ultra-processed foods. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are a hot topic of conversation at the moment, not only in the nutrition world but also in the media – Everything from their definition to whether we should be cutting them out seems to be up for debate. So, following the publication of the British Nutrition Foundation’s position statement and SACN’s...

In today's episode, Corrine is delighted to be chatting to Ellie Bain, senior nutritionist at Gousto, about being a registered dietitian in the food industry. Ellie is a registered dietitian working as Senior Nutritionist at Gousto. After studying nutrition and dietetics at King's College London, she always had the intention of working in the food industry, rather than take the clinical...

This episode coincides with South Asian Heritage Month which runs from 18th July to 17th August every year in the UK and is an opportunity to celebrate, commemorate and educate about South Asian Culture and history. Our guest today is Fareeha Jay RD.Fareeha Jay is an anthropologist turned Dietitian based in Plymouth. She has been working as a Diabetes Specialist in the NHS for the last 6 years. De...

In today’s debate episode we’ll be discussing the question, do you have to be wealthy to eat well? In the midst of the cost of living crisis we’re keen to find out more about the current state of the UK and consider the impact of rising bills and food costs on food insecurity. We’ll also touch on how we as dietitians and nutrition professionals, can help promote a healthier, more sustainable diet,...

In today’s Big Dietetic Debate episode, we’ll be discussing the hot topic of preconception and fertility nutrition. Research has confirmed the importance of prenatal nutrition; the evidence shows that a woman who is healthy at conception is more likely to have a pregnancy without complications. But how much research really is there in this area and is it good quality evidence? I’m sure I won’t be...

For today’s interview episode, Corrine is joined by the British Dietetic Association (BDA) CEO Liz Stockley and co-chair of the BDA’s equality, diversity & inclusion committee Susan Price. In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the vital topic of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) in dietetics and considering the role and work of the BDA in addressing all forms of inequality in the pro...

After over three years of hosting The Dietitian Café podcast, Harriet is stepping away as host. In Harriet's own words, "while the decision is bittersweet, I am grateful to have been a part of the launch and growth of this podcast over the last three years and know the podcast will be in great hands moving forward." Harriet is a registered dietitian, and founder of the award-winning...

To mark coeliac awareness week, I’m chatting to an award-winning gastroenterology dietitian all about the hot topic of having gluten-free (GF) foods on prescription; is it necessary? Is there an element of a postcode lottery involved? Should it be based on income? Listen on to hear more. Research highlights that around 1 in 100 people in the UK have coeliac disease. As we know, the management of c...

In today’s interview episode, we’re talking all things inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including discussions around the importance of an early diagnosis, how the multidisciplinary team works together in this area and the common misconceptions our guests hear about IBD. This episode will also explore the work and research of Crohn’s and Colitis UK – a UK-based charity that aims to bring awareness...

If you’re a healthcare professional and interested in the idea of working for a patient organisation or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes, this is the episode for you! We’ll chat to our guest about their role as the Dietitian Advisor at The National Society for Phenylketonuria (NSPKU) and discuss their experiences and learnings over the years. PKU is a rare inherited disorder with...

For today’s big dietetic debate, we're delighted to be joined by registered nutritionist and co-founder of the complete nutrition food company Huel, James Collier. James has 30 years of experience working in nutrition and dietetics - as a clinical dietitian for the NHS, a nutrition consultant in the fitness industry, and, most recently, co-founding Huel. I’m sure many of you have will be fami...

If you’re a business owner and interested in the idea of working with dietetic interns, or even a dietetic student looking to gain an insight into what an internship might be like, this episode is for you! We’ll chat to our guest about the benefits to both parties of dietetic internships, the support that interns need and the key learnings from their experience. We are delighted to welcome a retur...

For today’s big dietetic debate, we're delighted to be joined by registered nutritionist and regulatory affairs consultant Sue Oldreive. Having been a consultant in this area for 11 years and worked with people such as the probiotic company Symprove, Sue is the perfect guest for this episode as we explore why it’s so challenging to communicate the science of probiotics to consumers. We’ll dig...

For today’s big dietetic debate episode, we are thrilled to be joined by two expert guests as we ask, is there a role for ketogenic diets in a clinical setting? Our guests both work within the field of ketogenic diets; one as a Senior Research Fellow and Specialist Paediatric Dietitian at UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, and the other...

In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the increasingly popular topic of nutraceuticals and exploring if they really are all they’re cracked up to be. We’ll chat to our guest about the basics of nutraceuticals, asking how they’re defined and regulated before looking ahead to what the future holds for this area of dietetics. We’ll also discuss the work our guest does with nutraceuticals in her rol...