I am PhD. qualified with over 25 years experience in the health and wellness industry. I have written several books including the best-selling The Immunity Plan (Penguin Michael Joseph) and The Immunity Cookbook (Quadrille/Hardie Grant).
I have worked in television for over 20 years (BBC, Channel 4 & Channel 5) most recently on the new television series "You Are What You Eat" and as a reporter/presenter on BBC Morning Live where I present films for the main programme in a variety of different areas including health, consumer issues and human interest stories. I have completed my journalism training through the NCTJ and also worked as a producer for ESPN's Olympic series 'I Won Gold' and ICC on the cricket series 'ICC 360.'
As an academic researcher, over the last 10 years I have been involved in working on several academic articles, such as the below, which was published in the journal Nutrition & Healthy Aging. 'Intermittent fasting - a potential approach to modulate the gut microbiota in humans?'
My latest academic article has been recently published in the Journal of Qualitative Research in Sports Studies and is titled 'Stories from the gut: an autoethnographic analysis of educating people about weight management in contemporary culture.' I am also a reviewer for a peer-reviewed journal - Journal of Qualitative Research in Sports Studies.
"I have really benefited from having my DNA tested with Kate and benefiting from her expertise - if only I had had this during my playing days. I also coach the USA Rugby 7s squad, and they have experienced some fantastic results following their personalised, DNA-based nutrition and fitness plans."