"Reducing sugar is very important to me. So for years now, I’ve been working to reduce sugar in our Coop own-label brands. At Coop, I’m responsible for allergies and food intolerances. As I have a lactose intolerance myself, I'm well placed to understand the needs of allergy sufferers and people with food intolerances."

My top nutritional tip:

instead of refined flour products, frequently eat wholemeal bread, wholewheat pasta or pulses. This is because wholegrain products and pulses provide a number of valuable nutrients such as dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals and leave you feeling full for a long time.

My favourite recipe: Lentil and spinach dal 

I like pulses best in a curry. Instead of naan bread, the dish also tastes great with the Karma Organic Lentil Quinoa Rice Mix.

"Animals and nature have always played an important role in my life. This is one of the reasons why I have been a vegetarian for many years. So I’m pleased that I can oversee the vegan and vegetarian line at Coop and in doing so apply my expertise to the range." 

My top nutritional tip:

when there is one nutrition trend after another, people quickly become unsure. So my tip is this: stay relaxed! Nutrition is something individual and not every trend suits everyone. Listen to what your own body is telling you.

My favourite recipe: Vegan Pad Thai 

This dish immediately puts me in holiday mood! I use double the amount of carrot and peppers. If there are any leftovers, I put them in a freezer-safe lunch box and freeze them as a quick meal for hectic days.