There are a whole range of factors that affect the food choices that people make every day. Time and convenience, how much money we’ve got, our taste preferences - as well as the environmental impact. But we can't really discuss planetary health without talking about human health, which is why I was really keen to talk to my guest today, Barbara Bray.  Barbara is a PhD researcher in healthy ageing diets at Queen’s University Belfast. She’s also director of Alo Solutions - a consultancy which helps businesses develop sustainable nutrition strategies and is a registered nutritionist. In this episode we discuss: What you need to think about in terms of nutrition if you’re considering adopting a more climate friendly diet.The cross-over between foods that are good for humans and the planetHow what we eat changes as we ageThe barriers to choosing healthier foods A full transcription of this episode is available on YouTube. This podcast was produced by Molly Watson, funded by the University of York, working with FixOurFood. If you have enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and leave a review. Notes: More about Barbara: Barbara has 25 years experience in the food industry including working on the nutritional quality of products. In 2019 Barbara was awarded an MBE for services to food nutrition and last year did an internship in the UK government in the Defra team looking at policy on healthy diets. Barbara is currently researching for a PhD in healthy ageing diets at Queen’s University Belfast. She’s also director of Alo Solutions - a consultancy which helps businesses develop sustainable nutrition strategies. Barbara is a registered nutritionist and is also host of the Women Positively Ageing podcast. Useful links: Barbara on LinkedIn Barbara on Twitter Barbara on Instagram Alo solutions Women Positively Ageing podcast Eating sustainably | British Nutritional Foundation FSA Survey: Food and You 2 Eatwell Guide TEDx - Diet, Diversity and the Future of Food TEDx - 'What Youth Can Teach us About Positive Ageing Useful links from Professor Sarah Bridle Sarah's website Food and Climate Change Without the Hot Air Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.