A new study in The Lancet has found that a poor diet is more deadly than tobacco. Unhealthy eating now accounts for 11 million deaths worldwide, (compared with 8 million tobacco deaths) mostly as a result of heart disease, followed by cancers and Type 2 diabetes.
The study found that these deaths were associated with diets low in whole grains, fruits, nuts, seeds and omega-3 fatty acids
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The Sainsbury’s ‘Waste Less, Save More, Eat Well’ recipe book which I wrote was featured as a case study on the British Dietetic Association’s website during this year’s Dietitians Week highlighting how dietitians ‘Do Prevention’.
Day 3 of the campaign focused on Public Health and Primary Prevention, looking at how registered dietitians work with populations and prevent conditions such as malnutrition, Read More
I was pleasantly surprised earlier today to discover that I have been awarded the British Dietetic Association’s Roll of Honour Award in recognition of my work on the Nutrition and Hydration Digest.
The most interesting part is that I didn’t even know that I was nominated! The Digest is one of the five key documents forming national Read More
I have developed a recipe book promoting affordable healthy eating and food waste reduction messages for the Sainsbury’s £10 million Waste Less, Save More campaign.
Working in partnership with the Hubbub Foundation, Sainsbury’s and Southwark Council, I developed, researched, wrote and curated recipes and created an accompanying meal plan based on these recipes. The book also features food waste reduction and food safety advice. Read More
I just wanted to say thank you so much for coming to speak at the society last night. You made the opening night a great success and seem to have had quite an impact on some of our members. Such an interesting and inspiring talk.
Bethan Tempest
King's College London Nutrition Society
