For years, messages about sugar reduction and sweeteners have fuelled confusion among both the public and healthcare professionals. From safety headlines to bold claims about benefits, dietitians and nutritionists have had to cut through the noise to provide credible, balanced advice. In response, the British Dietetic Association, in collaboration with the British Nutrition Foundation and Diabetes UK, has published a joint, evidence-based position statement on low- or no-calorie sweeteners, outlining what we know, what remains uncertain, and how clinicians can guide clients while balancing safety, tolerance, and real-world dietary choices. In this episode, we unpack the statement in depth, exploring the context of UK sugar reformulation and “enforced consumption”, alongside emerging research on individual and combined sweetener effects. We’re joined by Duane Mellor, a registered dietitian and contributor to the statement, and Gabrielle Morse, an advanced dietitian specialising in neurogastroenterology, who brings a gut-focused lens. Together, they examine the evidence, navigate the nuances, and translate the science into practical advice for everyday dietetic practice. Dr Duane Mellor is a paediatric diabetes dietitian based in Leicestershire with over 25 years’ experience in diabetes care. He began in the NHS supporting adults with diabetes before moving into research and academia. An experienced diabetes educator, Duane regularly shares his expertise through television, radio, national guidelines, over 100 research papers, and several textbooks. He’s been named BDA Spokesperson of the Year and is one of the editors of the upcoming 7th Edition of the Manual of Dietetic Practice. Gabrielle Morse is a specialist neurogastroenterology dietitian with experience across a range of gastroenterology conditions, alongside interests in women’s health, lipids, and metabolic health. She specialises in digestive issues linked to changes in communication between the gut-brain axis. Gabrielle is a BDA Workplace Ready dietitian and delivers workplace wellbeing workshops, providing evidence-based nutritional advice to the wider public. She has been featured in national media including the Sunday Telegraph. Gabrielle has worked at a world-leading hospital in London, is a guest lecturer at King’s College London, and regularly provides nutrition training to doctors, GPs, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals. Show Notes Gabrielle’s LinkedIn: Gabrielle Morse | LinkedIn Duane’s LinkedIn: Duane Mellor | LinkedIn

<description>&lt;p&gt;For years, messages about sugar reduction and sweeteners have fuelled confusion among both the public and healthcare professionals. From safety headlines to bold claims about benefits, dietitians and nutritionists have had to cut through the noise to provide credible, balanced advice. In response, the British Dietetic Association, in collaboration with the British Nutrition Foundation and Diabetes UK, has published a joint, evidence-based position statement on low- or no-calorie sweeteners, outlining what we know, what remains uncertain, and how clinicians can guide clients while balancing safety, tolerance, and real-world dietary choices. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we unpack the statement in depth, exploring the context of UK sugar reformulation and “enforced consumption”, alongside emerging research on individual and combined sweetener effects. We’re joined by Duane Mellor, a registered dietitian and contributor to the statement, and &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gabrielle Morse, an advanced dietitian specialising in neurogastroenterology, who brings a gut-focused lens. Together, they examine the evidence, navigate the nuances, and translate the science into practical advice for everyday dietetic practice. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Dr Duane Mellor &lt;/b&gt;is a paediatric diabetes dietitian based in Leicestershire with over 25 years’ experience in diabetes care. He began in the NHS supporting adults with diabetes before moving into research and academia. An experienced diabetes educator, Duane regularly shares his expertise through television, radio, national guidelines, over 100 research papers, and several textbooks. He’s been named BDA Spokesperson of the Year and is one of the editors of the upcoming 7th Edition of the &lt;em&gt;Manual of Dietetic Practice&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Gabrielle Morse &lt;/b&gt;is a specialist neurogastroenterology dietitian with experience across a range of gastroenterology conditions, alongside interests in women’s health, lipids, and metabolic health. She specialises in digestive issues linked to changes in communication between the gut-brain axis. Gabrielle is a BDA Workplace Ready dietitian and delivers workplace wellbeing workshops, providing evidence-based nutritional advice to the wider public. She has been featured in national media including the &lt;em&gt;Sunday Telegraph&lt;/em&gt;. Gabrielle has worked at a world-leading hospital in London, is a guest lecturer at King’s College London, and regularly provides nutrition training to doctors, GPs, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Show Notes &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gabrielle’s LinkedIn: Gabrielle Morse | LinkedIn &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Duane’s LinkedIn: Duane Mellor | LinkedIn &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

For years, messages about sugar reduction and sweeteners have fuelled confusion among both the public and healthcare professionals. From safety headlines to bold claims about benefits, dietitians and nutritionists have had to cut through the noise to provide credible, balanced advice. In response, the British Dietetic Association, in collaboration with the British Nutrition Foundation and Diabetes UK, has published a joint, evidence-based position statement on low- or no-calorie sweeteners, o...

Sweet or Sour? Unpacking the BDA’s Position Statement on Sweeteners With Duane Mellor and Gabrielle Morse

Creatine has long been associated with gym culture, but it’s now trending far beyond strength training, appearing across social media, women’s health spaces, and everyday wellness conversations. Despite its popularity, the evidence is often misrepresented or overhyped, particularly around muscle gain, cognitive benefits, and mood, leaving both the public and clinicians to navigate a lot of mixed messages.In this episode, we explore where creatine is strongly supported by evidence, where claims remain uncertain, and how dietitians can provide clear, practical guidance. Joining me today is Dr Linia Patel, registered dietitian specialising in women’s health and population nutrition, and Nigel Mitchell, registered dietitian and performance nutrition specialist, who bring their distinct perspectives to this evidence-led discussion on creatine and responsible supplementation. Linia Patel is an award-winning Women’s Health Dietitian, Performance Nutritionist, and Public Health Researcher with over 20 years of experience spanning sports nutrition, clinical practice, corporate wellness and public health. Author of the best-selling book Food for Menopause and new book Life After Weight loss Medications Linia has worked across diverse settings—from highperformance sport to NHS-commissioned weight management services—translating science into practical strategies that improve wellbeing and long-term health outcomes. Nigel Mitchell is a Dietitian who has worked in clinical and elite sport nutrition for over 30 years.  Across his career, he has supported more than 30 Olympic and Paralympic medallists, world champion athletes, triathletes, and Tour de France champions. He led the nutrition strategy for Team Sky in 2009 and provided nutritional support during Bradley Wiggins’ 2012 Tour de France win, as well as supporting British Cycling at the London 2012 Olympics and athletes at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. He currently holds an academic position at Leeds Beckett University, a visiting position at Arizona State University, and serves as Clinical and Technical Lead for the UK Sports Institute, as well as Head of Nutrition for British Athletics and the British Sailing Team.Show Notes Linia’s LinkedIn : <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-linia-patel-phd-374012b/'>Dr Linia Patel (PhD) | LinkedIn</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Creatine has long been associated with gym culture, but it’s now trending far beyond strength training, appearing across social media, women’s health spaces, and everyday wellness conversations. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite its popularity, the evidence is often misrepresented or overhyped, particularly around muscle gain, cognitive benefits, and mood, leaving both the public and clinicians to navigate a lot of mixed messages.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore where creatine is strongly supported by evidence, where claims remain uncertain, and how dietitians can provide clear, practical guidance.&lt;br/&gt;Joining me today is Dr Linia Patel, registered dietitian specialising in women’s health and population nutrition, and Nigel Mitchell, registered dietitian and performance nutrition specialist, who bring their distinct perspectives to this evidence-led discussion on creatine and responsible supplementation.&lt;br/&gt;Linia Patel is an award-winning Women’s Health Dietitian, Performance Nutritionist, and Public Health Researcher with over 20 years of experience spanning sports nutrition, clinical practice, corporate wellness and public health. Author of the best-selling book Food for Menopause and new book Life After Weight loss Medications Linia has worked across diverse settings—from highperformance sport to NHS-commissioned weight management services—translating science into practical strategies that improve wellbeing and long-term health outcomes.&lt;br/&gt;Nigel Mitchell is a Dietitian who has worked in clinical and elite sport nutrition for over 30 years. &lt;br/&gt;Across his career, he has supported more than 30 Olympic and Paralympic medallists, world champion athletes, triathletes, and Tour de France champions. He led the nutrition strategy for Team Sky in 2009 and provided nutritional support during Bradley Wiggins’ 2012 Tour de France win, as well as supporting British Cycling at the London 2012 Olympics and athletes at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. He currently holds an academic position at Leeds Beckett University, a visiting position at Arizona State University, and serves as Clinical and Technical Lead for the UK Sports Institute, as well as Head of Nutrition for British Athletics and the British Sailing Team.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Show Notes&lt;br/&gt;Linia’s LinkedIn : &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-linia-patel-phd-374012b/'&gt;Dr Linia Patel (PhD) | LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Creatine has long been associated with gym culture, but it’s now trending far beyond strength training, appearing across social media, women’s health spaces, and everyday wellness conversations.  Despite its popularity, the evidence is often misrepresented or overhyped, particularly around muscle gain, cognitive benefits, and mood, leaving both the public and clinicians to navigate a lot of mixed messages. In this episode, we explore where creatine is strongly supported by evidence, wher...

Are Creatine Supplements Essential or Overhyped? With Linia Patel and Nigel Mitchell

Pet nutrition is booming. From fresh subscriptions to wellness-driven brands, owners are investing more than ever in what goes into their pets’ bowls, but with that growth comes confusion, clever marketing, and plenty of science to sniff through. In this episode, we unpack what truly matters when it comes to feeding pets well, from understanding “complete and balanced” diets to navigating trends, treats, fussy eaters, and life stage nutrition. Joining me today is Zoe Russell, Nutrition Officer at The Skinner’s Group, who shares practical insights on evidence, regulation, misinformation, and where the future of pet nutrition is heading. Zoe Russell is a Registered Associate Nutritionist with a First-Class degree in Animal Biology. As a Nutrition Officer at The Skinner’s Group, she provides nutrition consultations, ensures legislative compliance, produces technical content, and supports product and packaging development. She represents the company at industry events and shows, and with experience across a range of animal husbandry roles, she brings a broad understanding of animal nutrition. Show Notes Zoe’s LinkedIn: Zoe Russell | LinkedIn

<description>&lt;p&gt;Pet nutrition is booming. From fresh subscriptions to wellness-driven brands, owners are investing more than ever in what goes into their pets’ bowls, but with that growth comes confusion, clever marketing, and plenty of science to sniff through. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we unpack what truly matters when it comes to feeding pets well, from understanding “complete and balanced” diets to navigating trends, treats, fussy eaters, and life stage nutrition. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joining me today is Zoe Russell, Nutrition Officer at The Skinner’s Group, who shares practical insights on evidence, regulation, misinformation, and where the future of pet nutrition is heading. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Zoe Russell &lt;/b&gt;is a Registered Associate Nutritionist with a First-Class degree in Animal Biology. As a Nutrition Officer at The Skinner’s Group, she provides nutrition consultations, ensures legislative compliance, produces technical content, and supports product and packaging development. She represents the company at industry events and shows, and with experience across a range of animal husbandry roles, she brings a broad understanding of animal nutrition. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Show Notes &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Zoe’s LinkedIn: Zoe Russell | LinkedIn &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Pet nutrition is booming. From fresh subscriptions to wellness-driven brands, owners are investing more than ever in what goes into their pets’ bowls, but with that growth comes confusion, clever marketing, and plenty of science to sniff through.  In this episode, we unpack what truly matters when it comes to feeding pets well, from understanding “complete and balanced” diets to navigating trends, treats, fussy eaters, and life stage nutrition.  Joining me today is Zoe Russell, Nutr...

Paws for Thought: Do Pets Need Nutritionists Too? With Zoe Russell

In this episode, we explore why sleep is so undervalued in nutrition, how poor sleep influences what we eat, and what dietitians and nutritionists can do in practice to better support their clients. Joining me today is Rob Hobson, registered nutritionist and author of The Art of Sleeping, who introduces his BED framework - Behaviour, Environment and Diet, and explains how sleep, food, and lifestyle can work together to support overall health. Rob Hobson is a registered nutritionist with a degree in nutrition and master’s degrees in public health and sports nutrition. He’s a Sunday Times bestselling author of five books, including Unprocess Your Life and The Low Appetite Cookbook. With over 20 years’ experience spanning public health, private practice, and brand work, Rob writes extensively across the media and regularly appears on TV, radio, and podcasts as a trusted health expert. Show Notes Rob’s LinkedIn: Robert Hobson | LinkedIn Rob’s Instagram: Rob Hobson nutritionist RNutr SENR (@robhobsonnutritionist) • Instagram photos and videos Rob’s Website: Rob Hobson Nutritionist

<description>&lt;p&gt; In this episode, we explore why sleep is so undervalued in nutrition, how poor sleep influences what we eat, and what dietitians and nutritionists can do in practice to better support their clients. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joining me today is Rob Hobson, registered nutritionist and author of &lt;em&gt;The Art of Sleeping&lt;/em&gt;, who introduces his BED framework - Behaviour, Environment and Diet, and explains how sleep, food, and lifestyle can work together to support overall health. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rob Hobson &lt;/b&gt;is a registered nutritionist with a degree in nutrition and master’s degrees in public health and sports nutrition. He’s a Sunday Times bestselling author of five books, including &lt;em&gt;Unprocess Your Life &lt;/em&gt;and &lt;em&gt;The Low Appetite Cookbook. &lt;/em&gt;With over 20 years’ experience spanning public health, private practice, and brand work, Rob writes extensively across the media and regularly appears on TV, radio, and podcasts as a trusted health expert. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Show Notes &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rob’s LinkedIn:&lt;/b&gt; Robert Hobson | LinkedIn &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rob’s Instagram:&lt;/b&gt; Rob Hobson nutritionist RNutr SENR (@robhobsonnutritionist) • Instagram photos and videos &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rob’s Website:&lt;/b&gt; Rob Hobson Nutritionist &lt;/p&gt;</description>

 In this episode, we explore why sleep is so undervalued in nutrition, how poor sleep influences what we eat, and what dietitians and nutritionists can do in practice to better support their clients.  Joining me today is Rob Hobson, registered nutritionist and author of The Art of Sleeping, who introduces his BED framework - Behaviour, Environment and Diet, and explains how sleep, food, and lifestyle can work together to support overall health.  Rob Hobson is a registered nutri...

Eat, Sleep, Repeat: Is Sleep the Most Undervalued Nutrition Tool We Have? With Rob Hobson

For decades, public health campaigns have tried to get both children and adults to eat more vegetables, often with little success. Traditional messaging like “five-a-day” has struggled to inspire behaviour change, leaving dietitians, parents, and educators searching for approaches that actually resonate. Veg Power has taken a different path. Through playful, story-led campaigns, creative advertising, and cross-sector partnerships, they’ve transformed the way the nation thinks about healthy eating. By pretending veg are evil, making children the heroes, and building national campaigns that reach classrooms, homes, and retailers, Veg Power has shown that healthy eating can be fun, culturally relevant, and genuinely behaviour-changing.In this episode, we delve into what makes Veg Power’s campaigns so effective. From the bold creativity behind Eat Them to Defeat Them to the nationwide push to get beans back into everyday meals with Bang in Some Beans, we share insights, strategies, and collaborative approaches that are changing the way the UK eats. Joining me today is Rebecca Stevens from Veg Power, who is committed to helping the nation eat better through creative healthy eating campaigns. Rebecca offers insight into what truly shifts behaviour, how we can make healthy eating fun again, and where nutrition professionals can play a meaningful part in that change. Rebecca Stevens is a registered Associate Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition and holds an MSc in Human Nutrition from St Mary’s University. Before returning to university, she spent over a decade working in healthcare PR. In her Communications &amp; Campaigns role at Veg Power, Rebecca enjoys bringing together her expertise in nutrition and communications and is always on a mission to expand her family’s vegetable repertoire.  Show Notes Veg Power Newsletter Sign Up: newsletter-signup - Veg Power Veg Power LinkedIn: Veg Power CIC: Posts | LinkedIn Veg Power Instagram: Simply Veg @ Veg Power (@vegpoweruk) • Instagram photos and videos Bang in Some Beans Campaign: Boosting Beans - Veg Power Eat Them to Defeat Them Campaign: Home - Eat Them To Defeat Them National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2019 - 2023: National Diet and Nutrition Survey - GOV.UK

<description>&lt;p&gt;For decades, public health campaigns have tried to get both children and adults to eat more vegetables, often with little success. Traditional messaging like “five-a-day” has struggled to inspire behaviour change, leaving dietitians, parents, and educators searching for approaches that actually resonate. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Veg Power has taken a different path. Through playful, story-led campaigns, creative advertising, and cross-sector partnerships, they’ve transformed the way the nation thinks about healthy eating. By pretending veg are evil, making children the heroes, and building national campaigns that reach classrooms, homes, and retailers, Veg Power has shown that healthy eating can be fun, culturally relevant, and genuinely behaviour-changing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we delve into what makes Veg Power’s campaigns so effective. From the bold creativity behind &lt;em&gt;Eat Them to Defeat Them &lt;/em&gt;to the nationwide push to get beans back into everyday meals with &lt;em&gt;Bang in Some Beans, &lt;/em&gt;we share insights, strategies, and collaborative approaches that are changing the way the UK eats. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joining me today is Rebecca Stevens from Veg Power, who is committed to helping the nation eat better through creative healthy eating campaigns. Rebecca offers insight into what truly shifts behaviour, how we can make healthy eating fun again, and where nutrition professionals can play a meaningful part in that change. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rebecca Stevens &lt;/b&gt;is a registered Associate Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition and holds an MSc in Human Nutrition from St Mary’s University. Before returning to university, she spent over a decade working in healthcare PR. In her Communications &amp;amp; Campaigns role at Veg Power, Rebecca enjoys bringing together her expertise in nutrition and communications and is always on a mission to expand her family’s vegetable repertoire.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Show Notes &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Veg Power Newsletter Sign Up: newsletter-signup - Veg Power &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Veg Power LinkedIn: Veg Power CIC: Posts | LinkedIn &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Veg Power Instagram: Simply Veg @ Veg Power (@vegpoweruk) • Instagram photos and videos &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bang in Some Beans Campaign: Boosting Beans - Veg Power &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eat Them to Defeat Them Campaign: Home - Eat Them To Defeat Them &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2019 - 2023: National Diet and Nutrition Survey - GOV.UK &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

For decades, public health campaigns have tried to get both children and adults to eat more vegetables, often with little success. Traditional messaging like “five-a-day” has struggled to inspire behaviour change, leaving dietitians, parents, and educators searching for approaches that actually resonate.  Veg Power has taken a different path. Through playful, story-led campaigns, creative advertising, and cross-sector partnerships, they’ve transformed the way the nation thinks about heal...

From Veg Battles to Bean Boosts: What it Really Takes to Shift a Nation’s Eating Habits With Rebecca Stevens

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