Every January, almost in every paper and digital platform you come across, are relentless “New Year You” headlines and advice to help you lose weight. As a society, we have…
Chickpea and tofu stew
‘Cuisine’ is something that I think about a lot. As a nutritionist, I study the foodways of different people, and how impacts by their environment, knowledge, identity, social class (and…
Publicity on confinement research
A few weeks ago, I received an email from a BBC journalist who was interested in my research on Zuoyuezi (ZYZ) – the postnatal confinement after birth practised by Chinese mothers….
Everyday racism
Today shortly after we arrived late for Audrey’s class, I was asked by the carpark monitor to move the car. As I hurried over, he also said I should ‘apologise…