We work with journalists at all major outlets to answer nutrition questions with sound advice based on the latest evidence. Find out where our BDA media spokespeople and the BDA have been in the media lately.
Most recent coverage:
16 July 2025 – The i Paper – What foods could improve longevity? With comment from Anna Daniels.
16 July 2025 – BBC Blogs – Is there a link between diet and UTIs? With comment from Linia Patel.
2 July 2025 – The i Paper – Do ‘health’ drinks offer much nutritional benefit? With comment from Bahee Van der Bor.
1 July 2025 – The i Paper – What foods should people be eating in later life? With comment from Sammie Gill.
28 June 2025 – The i Paper – Alternatives to ultra-processed barbecue foods. With comment from Sammie Gill.
28 June 2025 – The i Paper - The anti-inflammatory diet – can it improve depressive symptoms or is it a fad? With comment from Dr Duane Mellor.
26 June 2025 – The Guardian – Sugar content of juices and smoothies. With comment from Sammie Gill.
24 June 2025 – The Telegraph – The impact of carbs on brain health and weight management. With comment from Sammie Gill.
21 June 2025 – The Telegraph – Comparing cornflake cereals – which brand offers to most nutritional benefit? With comment from Alison Clark.
21 June 2025 – The Times – The healthiest cooking oils and fats to incorporate into diets. With comment from Bahee Van de Bor.
20 June 2025 – Sunday Mirror – The impact of carb quality on ageing and health. With comment from Bahee Van de Bor.
20 June 2025 – The i Paper - The impact of coffee on the body and on health. With comment from Rebecca McManamon.
19 June 2025 – Yahoo Life – The nutritional content of popular ice lollies. With comment from Nichola Ludlam-Raine.
19 June 2025 – The Telegraph – Can drinking more coffee in later life prevent frailty? With comment from Bini Suresh.
15 June 2025 – The Guardian – How effective and necessary are electrolyte tablets and sachets? With comment from Sammie Gill.
14 June 2025 – Yahoo Life – The MIND diet and how it can reduce the risk of dementia. With comment from Rebecca McManamon.
13 June 2025 – The i Paper – Popular supplements and how to incorporate more nutrients into diets. With comment from Sammie Gill.
11 June 2025 – BBC Food – Finding the right portion size. With comment from Clare Thornton-Wood.
7 June 2025 – The Times – The side effects of weight-loss drugs and how to mitigate them. With comment from Dr Duane Mellor.
3 June 2025 – The Times – Carbohydrates that should be incorporated into diets. With comment from Bahee Van de Bor.
30 May 2025 – The Telegraph – Comparing tinned and fresh tuna – what are the health benefits? With comment from Alison Clark.
29 May 2025 – Which? – Taking supplements and the importance of seeking advice from healthcare professionals. With comment from Nichola Ludlam-Raine.
27 May 2025 – The Times – Basic foods with proven health benefits to incorporate in a balanced diet. With comment from Linia Patel.
24 May 2025 – The Telegraph - The least satiating foods and more filling alternatives. With comment from Rebecca McManamon.
23 May 2025 – Yahoo!Life – Nutritional profile of sausages and comparison of popular brands. With comment from Priya Tew.
16 May 2025 – The Telegraph – The use of spirulina as a supplement. With comment from Aisling Pigott.
9 May 2025 – The Telegraph – The nutritional profile of Spam, compared to other processed meats. With comment from Bini Suresh.
7 May 2025 – The Telegraph- What type of bread is the healthiest? With comment from Dr Sammie Gill.
5 May 2025 – The Guardian - The validity and reliability of at-home food intolerance tests. With comment from Dr Sammie Gill.
26 April 2025 – The Guardian – The rise in breakfast ‘puddings.’ With comment from Nichola Ludlam-Raine.
18 April 2025 – The Telegraph – What are the healthiest types of fish? With comment from Anna Daniels.
17 April 2025 – The Telegraph – The need for ‘buffer weight’ in later life. With comment from Clare Thornton-Wood.
17 April 2025 – BBC Radio Sussex – Eating Easter eggs and enjoying chocolate in moderation. With comments from Aisling Pigott.
7 April 2025 – The i Paper - How Ozempic will shape the world we live in over the next decade. With comment from Linia Patel.
26 March 2025 - The Times - How does our diet affect how healthy we are in later life? With comment from Linia Patel.
25 March 2025 – The i Paper - Research supporting the use of a range of dietary options in the management of type 2 diabetes in adults and the need for NICE guidelines to be updated. With comment from Dr Paul McArdle and Dr Duane Mellor.
23 March 2025 – Telegraph.co.uk – How much protein do we need in our diets and what are the risks of consuming too much? With comment from Clare Thornton-Wood.
15 March 2025 – The i Paper – The negative impact that slushies and soft drinks can have on a child’s health. With comment from Anna Daniels.
12 March 2025 – BBC Radio Wales – Discussion about glycerol and the consumption of slushie drinks. With comment from Aisling Piggott.
11 March 2025 – The i Paper – Foods that help to reduce oxidative stress and the best ways to prepare them. With comment from Anna Daniels.
Here are some examples of the types of topics our dietitians cover:
Popular Diets
Dr Duane Mellor discuses the evidence for stool-gazing in The Guardian.
Dr Frankie Phillips talks to The Times about how to get the nutrients you need if you give up meat.
Emer Delaney shares her thoughts on the health benefits of banana peel with The Telegraph.
Dr Duane Mellor talks wine and dieting with The Sunday Times.
Debra Thomas discusses the FODMAP diet with The Metro.
COVID-19
Catherine Rabess talked to the Times about how people recovering from COVID-19 can eat to support their recovery and overcome any risk of malnutrition.
New evidence suggests that your gut microbiome could help reduce the effect of COVID and Dr Megan Rossi shares tips on how to look after your gut health with Women's Health.
Sian Porter is helping you prepare for the return to post-lockdown life in the Times.
Helen Bond shares lockdown tips with The Express to help us look after our cholesterol levels.
Aisling Pigott and Helen Bond talk family snack in lockdown with iNews.
Healthy Eating
Bahee Van de Bor and Dr Megan Rossi are in the Times talking about why it is so important to get a good mix of fruit and veg in your diet.
Clare Thornton-Wood answered the Independent’s questions on whether mushrooms are the health booster we’re all missing.
Sian Porter discussed brain health and how food can affect health, mood and energy levels for the Daily Express.
The Sun ran a story on foods that could cause bloating, with Helen Bond providing expert guidance.
Azmina Govindji talks to Asian Voices about the small changes you can make to South-Asian diets to support your health.
Dr Megan Rossi talks to The Times about the benefits of various snacks for our gut health, as we see more and more ‘healthy’ snacks covered in salt.
Dr Duane Mellor talks about the effect of diet on stress levels with The Times.
Dr Frankie Phillips talks to the Mirror about whether leftover curry for breakfast would help with weightloss.
Catherine Rabess discusses caffeine sensitivity with Stylist.
Myth busting
Are carbs the enemy? Our spokesperson busts myths in The Times.
Alexia Dempsey talks about men and eating disorders with SL Man.
Dr Frankie Philips considers the 'raw meat diet' in the Metro.
Marcela Fiuza lets us know whether an immunity drip is necessary in the Daily Mail.
Sports Nutrition
Dr Linia Patel talked to Coach Mag about whether soy is a good source of protein for exercise-fans interested in a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Susan Short talked to Coach Mag about how much protein you really need to build muscle.
We shared concerns over the way some protein powders are marketted with BBC Newsbeat.
We discuss the potentials of veganism for athletes with The Telegraph.
Nutrients
Marcela Fiuza spoke to Sifted about the rise of supplements, and who should be taking them.
Catherine Rabess shares how to get enough vitamin B12 in Stylist.
Jo Greening lets The Guardian know how to increase the fibre in your diet.
Helen Bond discusses the ways sugar affects your body with Cosmopolitan.
Food Policy
Priya Tew helps Telegraph readers understand the nutritional, and monetary, value of the meagre offerings in children’s free school lockdown lunchboxes.
Newsround investigate how going hungry affects school children, including hearing from some young people who rely on free school meals. Dietitian Lucy Jones helps explain why food is so important for our bodies and our minds.
Ursula Philpot supports a crack down on pro-anorexia social posts in The Guardian.
We commented on food labelling in iNews.
Research
Dr Duane Mellor helped readers of the i to understand the implications of a recent study suggesting that linked fried fast food to heart disease risk.
Dr Frankie Phillips responded to a study linking vegetarian and vegan diets to higher risk of stroke in The Scotsman.
Analysing Food
BDA London Chair Sophie Medlin spoke to the Mail Online about ‘healthier’ cheeses, discussing a range of products marketed as low calorie, high protein, or with added vitamins, probiotics and even charcoal.
Alexia Dempsey and Dr Duane Mellor, along with geneticist and BDA President Dr Giles Yeo help The Mail on Sunday understand the impact of the odd Christmas indulgence and investigate the nutritional (and flavour) profiles of various shops’ Christmas specials.
Helen Bond analyses various 'posh porridges' for the Daily Mail to see whether they are really healthier.
Clare Thornton-Wood comments on the saturated fat content of Subway sandwiches in The Sun.
Health Conditions
Dr Duane Mellor talks to the Guardian about whether sugary drinks really increase bowel cancer risk.
We help The Express with dietary advice for rheumatoid arthritis.
Helen Bond shares lockdown tips with The Express to help us look after our cholesterol levels.
Obesity
Specialist obesity dietitian Lucy Perrow spoke to Coach Magazine about the way weight stigma increases obesity in England.
Alexia Dempsey spoke to the Mail on Sunday about the risks and implications of adding calorie labelling to restaurant menus, particularly for those with eating disorders.
Dr Amelia Lake and Dr Duane Mellor shared their expert opinions on whether 'Eat Out to Help Out' was undermining the national campaign to reduce obeisty with the Guardian.
Dr Duane Mellor discussed the backlash against the Channel 4 show ‘How to lose a stone in 21 days’ with Yahoo.
Kirsty Barrett discussed whether focusing on calorie counting is helpful with Refinery29.