Taibat Ibitoye

England

Registered Dietitian, Doctoral Researcher & Health Writer. Areas of interest: nutrition support for older adults, public health & Afro-Caribbean diets.

Articles

Best feta recipes

Jul 16, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Helen Upshall |Poppy O'Toole |Taibat Ibitoye |Andi Oliver

This is the perfect summer dinner. Wrapping the feta in filo creates a brittle shell around the salty cheese, which turns deliciously tender in the oven.
What’s the healthiest way to cook vegetables?

May 14, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Taibat Ibitoye

Does the way you prepare your vegetables make a difference to their nutritional content? Are some vegetables best eaten raw? Here’s dietitian, Tai Ibitoye’s advice…By Tai IbitoyeWhen looking at ways to improve our diet, it can be hard to navigate the conflicting advice online. But one thing we can all agree on is that vegetables are an integral part of a healthy, balanced diet.They’re excellent sources of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fibre, all of which are good for our health.
Interested in the Mediterranean diet? These 7 dietician-approved tips will get you eating like a Mediterranean

Apr 19, 2024 | msn.com | Taibat Ibitoye

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Interested in the Mediterranean diet? These 7 dietician-approved tips will get you eating like a Mediterranean

Apr 19, 2024 | msn.com | Taibat Ibitoye

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The Atlantic diet: How does it compares to its Mediterranean counterpart?

Mar 5, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Taibat Ibitoye

But a recent study suggests that a slightly modified version of this diet – named the "Atlantic diet" – may also be beneficial for your health. The Atlantic diet draws inspiration from the traditional eating habits of people living in northwestern Spain and Portugal. Like the Mediterranean diet, it's characterized by eating local, fresh and minimally processed seasonal foods – such as vegetables, fruits, fish, wholegrain, nuts, beans and olive oil.
The Atlantic diet: how it compares to its Mediterranean counterpart - and what benefits it might have

Mar 5, 2024 | theconversation.com | Taibat Ibitoye

The Mediterranean diet has long been seen as one of the most beneficial diets out there. It’s been associated with many health benefits, including lower risk of cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases (including cancer), better sleep and even good gut health. But a recent study suggests that a slightly modified version of this diet – named the “Atlantic diet” – may also be beneficial for your health.
Discover the Atlantic Diet: Your Path to Reduced Metabolic Syndrome

Mar 5, 2024 | innerself.com | Taibat Ibitoye |Samin Nosrat |Wendy MacNaughton |Gina Homolka

The Atlantic diet also places an emphasis on fresh, minimally-processed foods. Natalia Mylova/ ShutterstockThe Mediterranean diet has long been seen as one of the most beneficial diets out there. It’s been associated with many health benefits, including lower risk of cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases (including cancer), better sleep and even good gut health.
Can what I eat really make me happier?

Jan 13, 2024 | msn.com | Taibat Ibitoye

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Healthy pasta recipes

Jan 9, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Nigella Lawson |Justine Pattison |Taibat Ibitoye |Gregg Wallace

Healthy pasta recipes are great when you're looking to make a quick and easy meal.
What is the blue zone diet and does the science back it up?

Nov 21, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Taibat Ibitoye

The blue zone diet is mainly plant-based, but it’s important to note that common diets in the five regions differ slightly from each other due to cultural, historical, religious and social traditions, as well as the availability and production of foods in the different areas. That said, there are a few themes running throughout that form the backbone of the diet. People in the blue zones tend to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables like squash, peas, lettuce, spring onions and papaya.