Nutritank Leadership & Advisory Board

Whilst a medical student Iain co-founded Nutritank, a renowned nutrition and lifestyle medicine network, think tank and education provider. He has contributed to key policy-change work: getting a nutrition education clause (2.19) added to the 2019 NHS Long Term Plan and the creation of a gold-standard nutrition education curricula for medical students led by the AFN (Association For Nutrition).

Whilst a student at Bristol Iain contributed to the development of an innovative consultation protocol that teaches our future doctors how to have self-care discussions with patients incorporating diet and lifestyle, a first of its kind. Iain has appeared on TV alongside Jamie Oliver on Channel 4 and featured on numerous radio programmes and in-print publications discussing his work.

He also received a place on the NHS Clinical Entrepreneurship Program. Iain is guided by his life values of; Compassion, Connection, Excellence, Adventure and Family.

He has a lifelong passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable people, and a strong belief in the importance of a healthy lifestyle in overcoming mental health issues.

He has a lifelong passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable people, and a strong belief in the importance of a healthy lifestyle in overcoming mental health issues.

Catherine works as a veggie/vegan cook in Callander, Scotland, where she prepares wholesome, plant-based meals for large groups, including those interested in yoga, meditation, Reiki, and other spiritual practices.

In addition to her culinary role, she part-time manages the social media account for a fertility dietitian in Ireland, expanding her knowledge of the link between nutrition and fertility. Catherine also runs her own food-focused social media account, @justalittlepeckish, which is filled with plant-based recipes and culinary inspiration. Catherine’s professional experience spans working with small businesses in Edinburgh and Glasgow, including Sgaia Foods and Nuisance Drinks. During this time, she honed her social media and marketing skills while deepening her interest in the food and drinks industry.

Previously, Catherine volunteered with the Diverse Nutrition Association for over two years, where she educated students and healthcare professionals on navigating and working with diverse cultures. During her time at the association, Catherine was responsible for researching and designing public health nutrition content for various social media platforms. She also assisted in the smooth running of community-focused health events, such as cooking classes, and managed multiple social media accounts. Catherine worked closely with other nutrition education platforms to create engaging, on-brand content that promoted better health practices within diverse communities.

Rachel joined Nutritank as Lead Dietitian in March 2021 to help promote evidence based nutrition for medics and support the wider team with this mission. She believes that increased nutrition training for Doctors and medical students will not only enhance the care provided to their patients but also improve collaborations with dietitians and registered nutritionists. In her free time you will often find Rachel trail running and cycling. Lean more about Rachel

Alice serves as  Nutrition Education Lead and is also a Senior Nutritionist for Nutritank. Her main role is organising speakers for Nutritank’s medical nutrition education programme and also supporting with the creation of their lifestyle medicine courses. Alongside Nutritank’s lead dietitian Rachel White, she also supervises students from universities across the UK who come to do their healthcare placements. Outside of Nutritank, she works as a health coach for the NHS National Diabetes Prevention Programme, supporting individuals with type 2 diabetes prevention and tier 2 weight management. Her previous work has been across the food industry, agriculture, nutrition education, with an academic placement at the University of Oxford focused on neonatal nutrition and pain perception research at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Committed to the intersection of mental health and nutrition, Alice has a particular interest in nutritional psychiatry and trauma-informed care. She is a peer reviewer for the BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health and has written for publications including The BMJ, Daily Telegraph, and Psychologies magazine.

Alice is an active advocate for social equity in nutrition. She founded Nutrition United, a global network bringing professionals together to collaborate regarding education, food poverty and nutritional inequalities. She is a trustee of the Ember Foundation, advocating for Afghan women and girls who are experiencing gender apartheid impacting their access to education and healthcare, and volunteers as Clinical Nutrition Lead for Mind Health for Medical Students and mentors emerging professionals in nutrition and dietetics.

Drawing from her personal experiences as a survivor of the A.C.E cult, Alice is passionate about supporting survivors of trauma through evidence-based lifestyle strategies including nutrition, movement, and stress management. She is a qualified trauma-informed yoga teacher, and has experience of working in voluntary mental health support roles  with women affected by domestic abuse, spiritual abuse and coercive control.

Her goal is to empower individuals through personalised nutrition and  lifestyle medicine interventions to improve their health, contribute to the growing field of nutritional psychiatry, and help create more inclusive pathways for women in science and healthcare.

As well as being a lifestyle medicine enthusiast, I also work regularly at my local hospice, and have an extended interest in Women’s Health, for which I have completed further training to achieve my Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Diploma (D-FSRH). In my spare time, I am a keen yogi, aspiring author and have a black belt in karate.

Luke has been an active member of Nutritank since his first year at Newcastle, and was a guest host for their Men’s Health webinar series back in 2022.

Whilst still relatively new in the community food and health space, he is passionate about the potential this field has to change lives for the better. He puts great trust in his values: curiosity, joy, inspiration, and a strong belief that everyone makes the kindest choices (to themselves and others) when they feel supported to do so.

Aware of and alarmed at all the health and social challenges that face our world today, he is galvanised to join the movement working for a healthier and happier future.

Rebecca was inspired to study nutrition after recognising its pivotal role as a modifiable risk factor for many of the chronic diseases she saw as a resident doctor. She is passionate about improving nutrition education and awareness of lifestyle medicine principles for healthcare professionals.

Sarah is a non-executive director with Moyne Health Services and the Western Region Football League, where she champions mental health, diversity, and inclusivity. She is also the Founder and Head Nutritionist at The Nutrition Pharmacist, providing holistic health solutions.

A passionate advocate for empowering teams, Sarah fosters psychological safety and inclusivity, enabling businesses to thrive. As an accomplished leader, mentor, and thought leader, Sarah is shaping the future of health and wellness with her innovative and strategic approach.

Clare also developed the nutrition curriculum within the Medical programme and contributes expertise across clinical disciplines including Nursing and Pharmacy. Clare is a NZ Registered Dietitian and a member of the Council of Deans of Nutrition and Dietetics, Australia and New Zealand. Clare’s main research focus is how early-life nutritional determinants shape long-term health outcomes.

Aisling is dedicated to fostering healthy relationships with food and challenging nutritional misinformation. As an award-winning media spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association (BDA), she has been featured on BBC News, Radio Wales, and Channel 5, where she promotes sensible, evidence-based messages about food and nutrition.

Aisling advocates for a research-active healthcare system and encourages dietitians to engage in research. As the Research Officer for the Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Group, she supports members in research activities through study days, mentoring, and development opportunities.

She adopts a compassionate, person-centred approach, providing consultations in English, Italian, and Arabic, ensuring culturally sensitive and accessible care. Ines is committed to reducing health inequalities and actively volunteers in underserved communities, promoting health and wellbeing.

Ines holds a BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and is pursuing a Master in Public Health. She is trained in XPERT Diabetes, DAFNE for Type 1 Diabetes, ARFID, and fertility for healthcare professionals. She is a member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA), the Freelance Specialist Group of the BDA, and is registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Ines also writes articles for Network Health Digest (NHD) and BDA Magazine, sharing her expertise with a broader audience.

Her experience spans acute and community settings, with special interests in weight management, diabetes (type 1, type 2, gestational), oncology, longevity, PCOS and health promotion. She is an active member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA), Parenteral Nutrition Association (PEN), European Society of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (ESPEN) as well as the Association for Study of Obesity (ASO) and she has obtained her SCOPE Certification from the World Obesity Foundation (obesity, cardiovascular issues and obesity, children with obesity and eating disorders in obesity management). Currently, she is continuing her education as a functional medicine practitioner with the Association of Applied Functional Medicine in the US.

She obtained her Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Robert Gordon University, Scotland, where she gained practical experience as a Dietetic Intern in NHS Tayside. My internship included consulting on parenteral and enteral nutrition.

Throughout her career, she has provided personalised dietary advice to patients managing various conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, malnutrition, paediatric nutrition pancreatitis, IBS, ulcerative colitis, fatty liver disease (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), food intolerances, autoimmune diseases, coeliac disease, and patients both pre- and post-operation.

Central to her practice is the patient-centered approach as well as behavioural change approach and a commitment to continuous professional development as she believes this lies in the foundation of proper patient care.

Her experience spans acute and community settings, with special interests in weight management, diabetes (type 1, type 2, gestational), oncology, and health promotion. Derya is an active member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and Parenteral Nutrition Association (PEN). She pursued her Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Robert Gordon University in Scotland, where she gained practical experience as a Dietetic Intern across several hospitals in Glasgow, including the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), one of Europe’s largest hospitals.

Throughout her career, Derya has provided personalized dietary advice to patients managing various conditions such as moderate to severe obesity, diabetes, pancreatitis, IBS, ulcerative colitis, enteritis, fatty liver disease (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), food intolerances, autoimmune diseases, coeliac disease, and patients both pre- and post-operation. Her internships included consulting on parenteral and enteral nutrition for complex neurological, oncological, and surgical cases.

She has received specialized training from NUTRICIA and Abbott Laboratories in parenteral and enteral nutrition. Additionally, she completed LIBRE A5X monitoring training for diabetes patients and EETAS training for those with eating disorders. Derya has also pursued advanced training through the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN).

Currently, she serves as a Health Educator and Clinical Dietetic Lead at Bodystat. In this role, Derya organizes educational teachings focused on healthy eating and health promotion. She delivers tailored educational programs to medical professionals, healthcare providers, the general public, and specific patient groups. As an experienced Registered Dietitian, she has successfully guided numerous clients and patients in improving their health through customized nutrition plans and lifestyle modifications.

Central to her practice is a patient-centered approach and a commitment to continuous professional development.

David is a Co-Founder and Director of the social enterprise RaisingNutrition that works across all areas of the food system to improve nutritional standards and raise the value that society places on nutrition. Providing a mix of challenge and support, RaisingNutrition continues to generate significant positive change in charitable, commercial and educational settings.

David is a registered nutritionist (RNutr) and food scientist with broad multinational experience in advising the food and food service industries. He takes creative, pragmatic approaches to working with organisations to develop responsible food strategies that are both commercially, socially and environmentally sustainable.

As a regular university lecturer and undergraduate research supervisor, he keeps closely up to date on the latest research in food and nutrition.

He holds a fourth-degree black belt in karate and spends much of his time away from nutrition, practising and teaching martial arts.

Website and social media:

www.raisingnutrition.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/raisingnutrition/

Insta: raisingnutrition_for_all

She believes in working towards intuitive eating and has a non diet approach. She specializes in IBS and has received training in the low FODMAP diet, making her one of the dietitians trained in FODMAP by MONASH University. Priya is also the author of The complete low FODMAP Diet Plan.

She combines her knowledge, skills and passion to optimise patient outcomes and create impactful teaching sessions for healthcare professionals and others. She can be found online as @thelifestylepsychiatrist, www.thelifestylepsychiatrist.co.uk

She is also hosts an exceptional podcast,”Back to Bascis”, where she interviews amazing speakers in the health space, and shares her own health and life hacks to help you to embody the ethos of prevention being better than cure. You can access the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WRgWtPeWaYSyaXofqdN5C?si=8e604a6b1f8f407 and connect with her via Instagram: @reena.health

Chef Dr. Mike is a trailblazer in the field of culinary medicine. By combining his culinary talents with cutting-edge medical expertise and evidence-based insights,he forges an approach to healthy living beyond mere nutrition or fad diets.

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She has expertise in healthy eating and sustainable diets for ethnic minority groups. She is also a dietitian with a high social media profile and uses evidence-based nutrition to support communication messages to the public, again focusing on ethnic minority groups. She is regularly featured in print, broadcast, and social media. Fareeha Jay has a social media following from over 99 countries across the globe. She has built up a following of more than 700,000 over all social media platforms.

She is a guest lecturer at The Plymouth University for undergraduate year 1 and year 2 students. The lectures are mostly focused on ethnic and cultural diets and provision of culturally competent advice in the health care. Have been giving online lectures to medical students on diabetes and eating disorders in Ramadan for Nutritank. Has been delivering CPD accredited webinars to dietitians and healthcare professionals on My Nutriweb. Also she has an experience of delivering a session for pharmacists.

Fareeha has been writing blogs for My Nutriweb, Planet Nourish and Fuchsia, and is a column writer for NHD-Network Health Digest- a magazine for dietitians, nutritionists and healthcare professionals .

She has developed the “South Asian Eatwell Guide”, which is now widely being used in many NHS trusts and various charity organisations.

She recently finished her post-graduate degree in Applied Professional Practice, which involved research work, writing research proposals, report writing and critical thinking.

She is also the Chair of the Freelance committee for the British Dietetic Association which entails organising meetings, record keeping, report of progress and gathering input from the group members and committee members, drafting agendas for the meetings, planning, and then sharing them with the wider dietetic fraternity.

She has designed diabetes programmes including programmes on diabetes prevention.

Social Media handles.

Instagram: Dietitian_Fareeha Jay

Facebook: Aap Ki Dietitian: Fareeha Jay

Tik Tok: Dietitian Fareeha Jay

You Tube: Dietitian Fareeha Jay

Twitter: Fareeha Jay

She is currently a lecturer on BSc and MSc programmes in Nutrition. Leta is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Registered Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition.

Leta’s PhD explored the effects of genetics on blood pressure response to salt. Currently, she is exploring the interactions between genetics and diet in context of chronic disease such as heart disease or type 2 diabetes.

She is supervising number of MSc and PhD projects in the area of nutrigenetics and personalised nutrition.

She is also founder of Optimyse Nutrition, personalised nutrition company providing nutrigenetic testing for clients and education for nutrition practitioners.

Web: www.optimysenutrition.com

Instagram: instagram.com/optimyse_nutrition

She is a qualified UK athletics coach, setting up & personally volunteering at a community based, weekly mental health support running and walking group (Run talk run & walk talk walk) and volunteers at the first NHS patient swimming group. She designed and delivers wellbeing workshops to health care staff. She lives by what she preaches and is a keen triathlete herself and encourages others to find their passions in life to help them reach their full potential.

He runs a pioneering NHS based lifestyle clinic and fitness club helping to educate and support patients to eat better, move more and connect with their community. He has a strong focus on health span. Highlighting the lifestyle needed to prepare yourself to be the best 80-year-old. He is a well-respected educator delivering numerous talks and lectures to audiences both professional and public including a regular weekly slot on the channel 4 show Steph’s packed lunch.

Ro is a leading clinician in several areas including women’s health – being one of the UK’s leading dietitians in fertility nutrition, weight management, diabetes, gastroenterology and digital health. Ro is the author of Deliciously Healthy Fertility, and is frequently seen in mainstream media including the BBC, Forbes, Daily Mail, The Express, The Sun, HELLO! Magazine, OK! Magazine, The Mirror and Cosmopolitan. She is a published academic author, with research published in peer-reviewed journals to include the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Obesity, Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Clinical Obesity. She was awarded Social Media Influencer of the Year in 2022 by the British Dietetic Association and was named Community Nutrition Professional of the Year in 2021 by CN Magazine. Ro is passionate about women’s health, health innovation and supporting the professional development of healthcare professionals to optimise patient care.

Subsequently, she honed her expertise during her tenure at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where she garnered invaluable experience across several different specialities before channeling her focus into the specialised realm of gastroenterology. In addition to her degree, Kaitlin underwent specialised training at Kings College London, becoming proficient in the delivery and instruction of the Low FODMAP diet, a skill she now applies in her dedicated work with patients in the field of gastroenterology, particularly those afflicted by intricate functional gut disorders such as IBS. IAs a testament to her expertise, Kaitlin is an esteemed media spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association (BDA). Her expertise has been prominently featured on esteemed television programs, including BBC Countryfile, BBC Food Truth or Scare, and Channel 4’s Food Unwrapped, showcasing her dedication to advancing public understanding of nutrition and gut health. She has also contributed her insightful knowledge to well-regarded publications such as Women’s Health, Food Matters Live, and The Daily Mail. Furthermore, Kaitlin possesses a wealth of experience collaborating with companies, where her consultancy skills, extensive knowledge, and expertise have proven invaluable. Her multifaceted talents extend to the creation of compelling PR materials and the delivery of captivating cooking demonstrations at prestigious events and conferences, including the BBC Good Food Show.

This study was the first randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled, clinical trial globally to test the effects of omega‐3 fats in the brain activity of adults with ADHD using nuroimaging techniques. In 2012, Rachel was awarded a Ph.D in Child Neuropsychology from the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London.

Her PhD was conducted in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and involved a clinical research project investigating blood measures of omega-3 fatty acids and assessments of brain function using EEG and Event Related Potentials in children/adolescents with and without ADHD. She has a Master of Science in Psychological Research Methods (Distinction) from Birkbeck University of London. Her undergraduate Psychology degree was awarded First Class with Honors from the University of Kingston, London, accredited also by the British Psychological Society.

Collectively, Dr. Rachel V. Gow has approximately 18 years of research and experience in psychological research in child/adolescent and adult clinical populations. Her research – some of it can be viewed on ResearchGate here – integrates multiple modalities including functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging, neuropsychological assessment, genetic sequencing and nutrition/biochemistry. Dr Gow has published 22 peer reviewed book chapters and scientific papers, Her first book on Nutritional Neuroscience will be published in 2020.

She has extensive knowledge in neurodiverse learning and behavioural differences and the effects of dopamine enhancing brain‐selective nutrients. She has been an active member of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) since 2008 and was awarded one of their New Investigator’s Awards in 2012. She is also on the scientific advisory panel of the UK’s Food and Behaviour (FAB) Research. Rachel is also the founder of the not-for-profit Nutritious Minds Trust. Its aim is to advocate for all types of learning and behaviour differences and empower young people to reach their highest potential through psychological, educational, nutritional support and community projects focused on the Creative Arts and Music.

Nutritious Minds organises events and workshops on Nutrition, Fitness and Mental-Health and provides a motivational platform for individuals to talk about their collective experiences living with diagnostic labels as well as sharing inspiration and the tools which enabled them to overcome tumultuous obstacles in their lives.

Association of Milk Banking and in addition to twice being elected to the Board of Directors of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL), is on the Scientific Advisory Boards of the charities, Think Through Nutrition, and Food For the Brain Foundation, and is on the Editorial Board of the journal, Lipids in Health and Disease.

His research sits at the interface of neuroscience, nutrition, neurobiology and psychology (Nutritional Neuroscience). His Neuroactive Lipids Lab utilises both pre-clinical and clinical approaches to explore the role of bioactive lipids in brain health and disease across the lifespan. Current projects include exploring the role of polyunsaturated fatty acids and lipid mediators in perinatal health, and a neuroimaging study investigating the therapeutic effects of a high omega-3 fatty acid multinutrient supplement on stress and anxiety in young adults.

Toral was first diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 29. In 2018, she was diagnosed with a breast cancer recurrence and in 2020 for the third time, undertaking major surgery and treatment through COVID pandemic lockdown, and utilising all the tools in her toolbox to support through to recovery.

She is particularly passionate about cancer prevention and recurrence and completed her MSc thesis researching diets that reduce risk of recurrence of breast cancer She is currently putting together a PhD proposal looking at the impact of stress, diet and lifestyle on oestrogen dependent breast cancer. As a breast cancer patient and survivor, she understands how patients might want to change their diet and lifestyle post diagnosis. She is also passionate about health inequalities in cancer and is a educator, researcher and advocate in this field.

You can learn more about her amazing work here: https://www.toralshah.co.uk/

In addition, he is a graduate tutor and fellow of Wolfson College, and Honorary President of the British Dietetic Association. Giles is also a broadcaster and author, presenting science documentaries for the BBC, and hosts a podcast called ‘Dr Giles Yeo Chews The Fat’. His first book ‘Gene Eating’ was published in December 2018, and his second book ‘Why Calories Don’t Count’ came out in June 2021. Giles was appointed an MBE in the Queen’s 2020 birthday honours for services to ‘Research, Communication and Engagement’. He won the Society for Endocrinology Medal in 2022.