Food as Fuel. A free bite-sized video series on food and the science of nutrition, brought to you by ION. Episode 3 out 17th January. Read more
Our NTSAC course gives a solid grounding in the science related to nutrition. Find out how it helped Sue by watching her video. Read more
An ION diploma opens the door to a career in various industries. Find out more by watching Jenny's video. Read more
Get lots of practical ideas to help eat enjoyable plant-based meals that provide all essential nutrients. Read more
Professor Linus Pauling, PhD, Nobel laureate
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Join Christine Bailey to learn how to eat a plant- based diet which optimises essential nutrients. Read more
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Join special guests from across the world of nutrition including Patrick Holford, Heather Rosa, Jenny Tschiesche and Clemmie Macpherson at this lively and informative event Read more
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Five Minutes with Will McCallum We chat to head of oceans for Greenpeace UK, Will McCallum, about the widespread problem of plastic pollution. Read more