About me.
Hi, I’m Tim, and here’s a little insight into my journey into nutrition and medicine, and how Eden Health and Nutrition came to be.
My passion for food began at 18 when I trained in Cordón Bleu cookery and began working in restaurants and private catering. It didn’t take long for me to discover a deeper interest in clinical nutrition, especially while working with families managing complex dietary needs. I soon realised that food is far more than a luxury—it’s central to well-being and has a profound impact on health. This understanding led to creating everything from gluten-free mince pies to recipes for managing diverticular disease and blood pressure.
A few years later, I moved to London to study Nutrition and Dietetics at King’s College London. After graduating in 2011 with a 2:1, I began working across the NHS and in the private sector, including with HCA London, while also building my freelance career. As my interest in clinical nutrition grew, I realised my love for patient care and a desire to deepen my clinical understanding. This led me to qualify as a medical doctor, graduating from Barts and The London in 2018 while maintaining my dual registration as a dietitian.
Alongside my clinical work, I have a strong research interest in medical and nutrition education, focusing on critical care, gastroenterology, and cancer care nutrition. I’ve contributed to the development of educational resources and guest lectured at prestigious institutions like Cambridge University, Queen Mary University of London, and Ulster University Belfast. Since 2012, I’ve been involved in research collaborations and continue to work through networks like the NNEdPro Global Innovation Panel.
Today, I’m based in the home counties, where I’m furthering my training in family medicine and general practice with a strong focus on lifestyle medicine. Throughout all my work, nutrition and lifestyle remain at the heart of my practice.
In a world where we’re often overwhelmed by information, I believe my unique blend of medical knowledge and experience in clinical nutrition helps me cut through the jargon. My goal is to work with you to navigate your personal health journey—whether that’s making nutritional adjustments to complement medical treatments or optimising your health through the mantra, “You are what you eat.”
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics – King’s College London 2011
HCPC: DT26486
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) – Barts and The London, Queen Mary University of London 2018
GMC: 7606793
Publications
1. Basic Principles of Screening and Assessment. Eden T, Beck E, Textbook Essentials of Nutrition in Medicine and Healthcare. 1st Ed Ray, S, Markell, M. 2024 ISBN: 9780702080401
2. Case studies and realist review of nutrition education innovations within the UK medical undergraduate curricula. Blythe J, Eden T, Macaninch E, et al BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 2022;5:doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2022-000513
3. The influence of body mass index, glycemic control and vitamin D status on outcomes in patients admitted to intensive care with COVID-19: a single centre retrospective study. Eden T, Neville J, McAuliffe S, et al. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 2022;5:doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2022-nnedprosummit.27
4. Nutritional parameters and outcomes in patients admitted to intensive care with COVID-19: a retrospective single-centre service evaluation, Eden T, McAuliffe S, Crocombe D, et al, BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 2021;4:doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2021-000270
5. Critical care nutrition and COVID-19: a cause of malnutrition not to be underestimated. Eden T, McAuliffe S. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 2021;4:doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2021-000271
6. Dietary micronutrients in the wake of COVID-19: an appraisal of evidence with a focus on high-risk groups and preventative healthcare McAuliffe S, Ray S, Fallon E Eden T, et al BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 2020;3:doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000100
7. Closing the gap: data-based decisions in food, nutrition and health systems: proceedings of the Fifth International Summit on Medical and Public Health Nutrition Education and Research. Laur C, Johnsen JT, Bradfield J, Eden T, Mitra S, Ray S BMJ Nutr Prev Health. 2020 Sep 23;3(2):397-402. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000118. PMID: 33521551; PMCID: PMC7841819.
8. Nutrition education and leadership for improved clinical outcomes: training and supporting junior doctors to run 'Nutrition Awareness Weeks' in three NHS hospitals across England. Ray S, Laur C, Douglas P, Rajput-Ray M, van der Es M, Redmond J, Eden T, Sayegh M, Minns L, Griffin K, McMillan C, Adiamah A, Gillam S, Gandy J. BMC Med Educ. 2014 May 29;14:109. doi: 10.1186/1472-6920-14-109. PMID: 24885676; PMCID: PMC4059452.
9. Assessment of vascular and endothelial dysfunction in nutritional studies. Ray S, Miglio C, Eden T, Del Rio D. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2014 Sep;24(9):940-6. doi: 10.1016/j.numecd.2014.03.011. Epub 2014 Apr 18. PMID: 24925123.
10. Nutrition in Critical Care: Book Chapter: Micronutrient and vitamin physiology and requirements in critically ill patients. Eden T, Rajput-Ray M, Ray S. 2014 (CUP ISBN: 9781107669017)
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