Have advances in food science been a net positive or negative for society? What contribution does the food industry have in influencing our day to day nutritional choices and what does thsi have to do with SES? What can we do about the significant dogma around certain diets and How does the field of law translate into becoming a better nutrition researcher and communicator? This week we are once again looking at the contextual factors behind our diets with lawyer turned PhD candidate Alan Flanagan!
Alan was previously a practicing barrister (lawyer) before turning to his passion of nutrition and now holds a masters in nutritional medicine while currently pursuing his PhD. He is the founder of Alinea nutrition which aims to promote science-based nutrition for healthcare professionals. he is also a contributor for sigma nutrition with Danny lennon who has been on this show before. lastly, he is also the host of the Cut Through Nutrition Podcast.