Expert Reviewers

Ana is a Nutrition Consultant, and Health Coach who graduated with a BSc. (Hons) in Nutritional Science from Middlesex University and holds a Health Coaching certificate from Zest for Life. She completed her Master's degree in Holistic Health and Nutritional Education through Hawthorn University in the United States. Ana has over 20 years' experience in researching and developing health supplements for the nutraceutical industry. She also offers group education programs and private consultations to help clients make healthier food choices and lifestyle habits.

Mays is a Registered Nutritionist & Naturopath with a master's in clinical nutrition & diploma in naturopathic nutrition, dividing her time between London, Mallorca and Ibiza. Mays loves to help individuals find their inner health with personalised diet and lifestyle plans - incorporating the latest clinical research, lab & genetic testing and of course, beautifully healthy food. Mays specialises in gut health, hormone balancing, weight loss/disordered eating, and liver support, and is also a fermentation expert, regularly hosting informative workshops & talks.

Kirsty is a member of BANT and a CNHC Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with over 7 years of clinical practice, with a Masters in Advanced Nutrition. She has completed training in Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (IFM) and is a published researcher (2021). Her specialisms include metabolic conditions: including diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, PCOS and weight loss and she works extensively with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Food Sensitivities.

Gail is a Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner CNHC MBANT. She qualified in 2013 from The Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London and has since furthered her studies and completed a Master's of Science (MSc) degree in Advanced Nutrition (Research and Practice). The topic for her MSc dissertation project was menopause and potential diet and lifestyle interventions that may help to prevent weight gain. In clinical practice, Gail specialises in female health and works 1:1 with clients using a Functional Medicine framework. She also runs an online course providing a tool kit for managing perimenopause and menopause.

Dr. Marc Bubbs is a Naturopathic Doctor, the Director of Performance Nutrition for Canada Basketball and consultant performance nutritionist for a portfolio of professional and Olympic athletes. Marc is the author of the highly-acclaimed and best-selling book PEAK – The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sports which highlights the tactics and strategies of elite athletes and performance staff in pro sport for achieving world-class success. Marc also hosts the Performance Nutrition Podcast, connecting listeners with world-leading experts in human performance, and the short-form podcast PEAK40 which provides tips and strategies for living your best life in midlife. Marc consults with clients around the world and is based out of Toronto, Canada and London, UK.

Laura is a Biomedical Scientist academic, Neuroscientist and Nutritionist and an active member of the Nutrition Society, BANT, Association of Nutrition, and World Health Organisation Fides Committee, an expert panel of health advisers trying to stop scientific misinformation online. She has worked in gut microbiota labs, as a science writer for high profile papers and magazines and as a freelance scientist, helping review and develop new food and supplement products to improve health quality based on new emerging scientific evidence. Her focus has been on food for the brain, with published research on the effects of plant polyphenols on anxiety and depression. When working as Head of Education at Nutritank, she educated doctors on nutrition and worked to improve nutrition communication. Laura has also worked with the NHS and Public Health England as a innovation advisor and Health Champion, focusing on eating disorders, obesity and diabetes. Her book, Planetable, releases in 2026.

Sarah is a Registered Nutritional Therapist with a Master's degree in Personalised Nutrition. With a strong background in education, she is committed to bridging the gap between nutrition science and practical application, empowering individuals and families to make informed dietary choices. She delivers educational sessions to children, adolescents, parents, and educators while collaborating with other healthcare professionals to promote holistic health strategies. Passionate about evidence-based nutritional practices, Sarah focuses on their impact on cognitive development, behavioural health, and overall well-being. She actively contributes to the field through research analysis, community engagement, and the indexing of scientific journals, striving to make nutrition education more accessible and impactful.

Following the completion of a PhD in Physiology and a career in the pharmaceutical industry, Karin graduated as a nutritional therapist from the Institute of Optimum Nutrition in 2004. She practiced in the Greater Manchester area for 20 years, specialising in women's health and autoimmunity. Karin has written a number of literature reviews and carried out a variety of research and editing projects. She has also delivered CPD seminars and webinars on various topics and supervises BSc Nutritional Therapy students during their final year research projects.

Nicky received her Masters in Nutrition from University College Cork in Ireland. She also has a diploma in nutritional medicine and has trained as Natural Chef. She brings with her over 20 years' experience of working within the Health and Wellbeing sector, 10 years of which were spent in her own private clinical practice. Throughout her career she has given lectures to help increase the awareness of nutrition and its importance in relation to optimal health and well-being. She is passionate about empowering individuals to understand the role they play in their health in order to create meaningful and lasting change.

Carol is a Registered Nutritional Therapist and microbiologist. She completed research for a professional doctorate at the University of Westminster on the practice of nutritional therapy for people affected by cancer. She is a chartered biologist with a degree in biochemistry and a Master's in microbiology and brings to Nutrition Evidence her experience from a health and life sciences career over 30 years, and a personal commitment to evidence-based practice, professional regulation and inter-professional collaboration. Carol is co-chair of the Research Council for Complementary Medicine (RCCM), a director of the British Society for Integrative Oncology, and participates in the National Institute for Health Research Collaboration on nutrition and cancer.

Miranda is a member of BANT and a CNHC Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with over 10 years clinical experience, specialising in endurance sport. She is a senior lecturer (SFHEA) focusing on research methods, dissertation supervision and sports nutrition on the Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine MSc course at the University of Worcester. She has recently published in the European Journal of Integrated Medicine and the Journal of Nutrition and Health and is working towards a PhD by publication. She is a keen triathlete training for Ironman.

Priya Kannath is a Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with expertise in personalised nutrition, metabolic health, and gut microbiome research. She combines hands-on experience with advanced academic qualifications, including an MSc in Personalised Nutrition from Middlesex University and a Level 6 Personalised Nutrition Practice Diploma from the Centre for Nutrition Education & Lifestyle Management (CNELM). Priya has substantial experience working for the NHS Diabetes Remission and Prevention Programme. She also runs a private nutrition practice, offering personalised consultations focused on digestive health, metabolic balance, women’s health, stress management, and lifestyle medicine. Priya is a regular contributor to various publications and media, and has presented at the BANT Menopause Conference, sharing insights on cardiovascular risk and metabolic health for women.

Sara is a member of BANT and a CNHC Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She qualified in 2019 from the College of Naturopathic Medicine and has completed an MSc in Nutrition Science and Practice. The topic for her MSc dissertation was a qualitative study of the lived experience of an adult with ME/CFS and their capacity to implement Nutritional Therapy recommendations. Sara has also completed a post-graduate project on how the microbiome impacts obesity, written monographs for the British Society of Ecological Medicine and has an interest in rare genetic disorders.

Wilma has been in clinical practice since 2005. The topic for her MSc dissertation project was "The impact of Coenzyme Q10 deficiency in late-onset Alzheimer's disease in patients who use cholesterol lowering medication". She furthermore obtained two honours science degrees, one in Nutritional Therapy and the other in Molecular Cell Biology and Health Sciences. Wilma specialises in digestive disorders (IBS and IBD), female hormonal well-being (PMS and menopause), and mental health. She has successfully helped hundreds of patients address symptoms of ill health in her clinic. Wilma is furthermore the author of the popular science book, "Ideal Plate Composition - Choose Food to Help You Be Your Best Self".

Georgie is a Registered Nutritional Therapist and BANT member. She studied Nutritional Therapy at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London. Prior to this she completed her MSc in Nutrition at King's College London and BSc in Biomedical Science from University College Dublin. Georgie brings experience working as the Head of Nutrition at a personalised nutrition start-up. As well this she has experience in supplement development, clinical research, biotech and early-stage clinical trials. Her passion and areas of specialism include gut health and how it affects skin health.

Anna is a Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and a member of BANT, holding an MSc in Personalised Nutrition and a PGCert in Higher Education. Her dissertation delved into the intricate relationship between dietary refined carbohydrates and the onset of gout in overweight individuals, highlighting a beneficial role of magnesium in managing hyperuricaemia. Anna is dedicated to supporting clients in optimising their health, with a particular focus on cardio-metabolic and immune function disorders. Committed to staying at the forefront of nutritional science and technology, Anna integrates AI-driven tools and laboratory assessment insights into her practice to offer advanced, data-driven nutritional recommendations and support. Beyond her clinical work, she teaches and lectures at the Centre for Nutrition Education & Lifestyle Management (CNELM), where she leads BSc and MSc modules.

Alison is a registered Associate of Nutrition (Anutr) with AfN having completed her master's degree in Human Nutrition at Manchester Metropolitan University, where she researched and conducted a study into emotional eating during COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. She has a bachelor's degree in Biology, also from Manchester Metropolitan University. Since qualifying as a nutritionist, she has founded her freelance nutritionist business where she has worked with diabetic patients in the management and hopeful reverse of their condition. Alison brings to Nutrition Evidence experience in food and health sectors, with special interest towards metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, gut microbiota, food challenges in autism, and the impact of mental health on eating patterns and behaviours.

Daniel Quinones is a BANT and CNHC Registered Nutritional Therapist. He obtained his nutritional therapy diploma from the College of Naturopathic Medicine and MSc in Personalised Nutrition from CNELM, Middlesex University. Daniel contributes to Nutrition Evidence through his clinical experience working with weight loss clients and research into the drivers of obesity

Chloe has an MSc in Personalised Nutrition from the University of Middlesex, and specialises in cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and anxiety. Chloe started her career at BANT as a member of the Nutrition Evidence Database research team and now has over 5 years experience of researching and writing for them and the nutraceutical industry. She has worked in several countries, and is currently in Australia, where she has worked for Nutrition Australia on a campaign to increase fruit and vegetable intake in schoolchildren and is currently the principal nutritionist and ambassador for Heart Research Australia. She has published two papers in the Nutrition Medicine Journal, on gut microbiota and collagen. Chloe is a member of BANT and the Nutrition Society of Australia and sits on the editorial board for the Nutrition Medicine Institute in the UK.

Michelle is a Senior Research Fellow at the Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition, University of Reading, and holds a PhD in Human Nutrition. She has over 15 years’ experience in nutrition research, with expertise in personalised nutrition, dietary assessment, sustainable diets, and the impact of diet in cardiometabolic health. She has contributed to more than 60 publications including original research articles, literature reviews, abstracts published in conference proceedings, and book chapters, and has conducted over 10 human studies.

Jasmin is a registered pharmacist and nutritional therapist with a decade of experience spanning the NHS and the pharmaceutical industry. Most recently, her work has focused on cardio-renal-metabolic disease and GLP-1 analogue therapies. Throughout her career, critical appraisal has been central to her practice ranging from contributing to a published systematic review during her MPharm at University College London to medically reviewing GLP-1 RA materials. Her areas of specialism include cardio-renal-metabolic disease and digestive health.