Amaeze is a Registered Nutritionist (ANutr) with a Masters degree in Clinical Nutrition, Diploma in Counselling and is the founder of the health consultancy Life’s Recipe. With a background in product development Ameze now works in both the private and public sectors with individuals and groups to cultivate a sustainable, healthy relationship with food to improve health outcomes. Her passion for inclusive wellness and nutrition led her to start the @wellness_in_colour on Instagram – a community dedicated to supporting Black and Ethnic people. Amaeze's Instagram Life's Recipe Website Wellness In Colour Instagram In this episode we cover: An intro to the fun involved in growing your own vegetables Amaeze's career path in nutrition and role in promoting an understanding of diversity in health care How a Euro-centric model of nutrition doesn't take into account the food traditions of minority groups Why is one, single message or set of guidelines not sufficient for a diverse population. The importance of continued education and professional development in nutrition to help us understand and cater to diversity The palm oil example of how a culinary staple for a minority group can be incorrectly demonised by a majority group when taken out of context Health inequalities amongst black and ethnic minorities (BAEM) and their relation to nutrition How nutrition messages need to be tailored to the specific needs of minorities in order to reduce the inequalities Unconscious bias and the power distance index and how they affect health care amongst black and ethnic minority groups The many other barriers to improving health care and nutrition support to BAEM groups Why learning more about other diet-traditions is as important as learning to tailor a diet to individual needs How to navigate conversations around diversity with nutrition professionals The lack of diversity in the nutrition field and how it may deter some people from BAEM backgrounds from moving into the field Why BAEM groups may feel unrepresented and therefore discouraged when looking for nutrition help The importance of having these conversations about diversity