About Me

My Passion

My passion for nutrition stems from my love for food. I loved cooking and creating plant-based recipes as a child, and was always fascinated by science subjects at school.

I went on to study for a degree in Nutrition and Food Science at the University of Surrey and – unusually for girls back in the 80s! – started lifting weights at the uni gym. Here, I was able to combine my knowledge about nutrition with my competitive sporting goals and after 10 years of training became the British bodybuilding champion in 1991.

After working in the NHS and the Dairy Council, I set up my nutrition consultancy in 1990, specialising in sport and exercise nutrition, and health writing. I love spreading the word about nutrition and, over the years, have written more than 20 books and hundreds of articles. I have worked with the British Olympic Association, London Marathon, Swim England and Ride London, as well as with numerous teams, clubs and individuals in a diverse range of sports, including swimming, running and cycling.

Although my competitive days are over, I endeavour to stay strong and fit through yoga, strength workouts, cycling and walking. I am fortunate to a have two wonderful daughters, who have both competed at national level in swimming, and who are my constant motivation for everything I do.

What I Do

My USP is cutting through scientific jargon and translating it into clear and accessible messages. I’ve written 30 books on nutrition and fitness including the best-selling The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition. First published in 1993, it is now in its 9^th edition, and is recommended reading on many nutrition courses. My most recent titles include The Vegan Athlete’s Cookbook, The Vegetarian Athlete’s Cookbook and The Runners’s Cookbook. You can find more about my books here.

I strive to make nutrition as relevant and exciting as possible. I do this through my writing and speaking, delivering up-to-date, evidence-based information in a practical, accessible way. I write for a wide variety of consumer magazines, including Good Housekeeping, Waitrose Food and Cycling Weekly. You can see some of my articles here. I am an experience public speaker and have worked with London Marathon and Ride London as well as numerous swimming clubs. I provide nutritional consultancy to food brands and PR companies. My previous clients include New Balance UK, Airbnb, Clif Bar, Speedo, Buxton Water, British Summer Fruits, Federation of Bakers, Kenwood, Ocado, Natural Hydration Council, Nestle Pure Life Water, Meridian Foods; British Lion Eggs; Vita-Coco and Sensodyne Pronamel.