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The Fuel Good Factor is a brand-new podcast, serving up news, views and expert opinion from some of the leading figures in Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing, one sip – or episode – at a time, as well as bringing you emotional and inspirational stories from The 1:1 Diet Slimmer Archive.

Today’s special guest is Dr Natasha Patel, a leading diabetes consultant, talking about her passion to help those suffering with diabetes as well as giving her expert advice on making healthy choices to prevent or limit certain types of the condition. So loads of helpful tips there, and this week’s slimmer story is all about how Emily Chappell had to overcome her own battle with diabetes.

Dr Natasha Patel qualified from Imperial College London in 1999 having previously obtained a BSc (Hons) in neurosciences in 1996. She initially worked at St Georges Hospital London as a Consultant before moving to Guys and St Thomas' and recently moved to Epsom Hospital to be closer to family. She became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 2014.

Dr Patel specialises in diabetes and the complexities she has extensive experience in managing diabetes in all its forms, using technology, diabetes complications. She has also trained with the IFM in functional medicine and merges this into her practice to offer her patients a holistic approach to their health.

You can find Dr Patel on Instagram @drnathpat

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The Fuel Good Factor is sponsored by The 1:1 Diet. Take your first step towards a healthier new you. Order The 1:1 Diet Taster Pack today to discover the delightful range of nutritionally complete products and start your weight loss journey!

The Fuel Good Factor is a brand-new podcast, serving up news, views and expert opinion from some of the leading figures in Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing, one sip – or episode – at a time, as well as bringing you emotional and inspirational stories from The 1:1 Diet Slimmer Archive.

Today’s special guest is The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan’s CEO, Chris McDermott as he helps 1:1 celebrate their 40th birthday. We’ll hear why Chris is still so passionate about the company he joined more than 20 years ago and his thoughts on the importance of mental and physical wellbeing, as well as cherry-picking some of his favourite career memories and moments. And as if that wasn’t enough, we have the emotional and uplifting story behind this year’s 1:1 Woman of The Year.

The 1:1 diet is a direct selling diet, food manufacturing business that's based in Corby, Northamptonshire, that employs 180 staff. The business sells its products in the UK through a network of 6000 independent direct sellers.

The 1:1 Diet also export to 25 countries around the world, through a network of 14 distributors. As you'll find out, Chris initially worked as a Goldsmith apprentice to studying journalism and eventually PR and marketing. He has now spent more than 20 years at The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan and is looking forward to many many more years.

Find out more about The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan here.

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The Fuel Good Factor is sponsored by The 1:1 Diet. Take your first step towards a healthier new you. Order The 1:1 Diet Taster Pack today to discover the delightful range of nutritionally complete products and start your weight loss journey!

The Fuel Good Factor is a brand-new podcast, serving up news, views and expert opinion from some of the leading figures in Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing, one sip – or episode – at a time, as well as bringing you emotional and inspirational stories from The 1:1 Diet Slimmer Archive.

Today’s special guest is TV presenter, journalist and mental health campaigner, Anna Richardson. We chat about Anna’s own weight loss journey, her struggles with anxiety and her views on the infamous ‘Skinny Jab’. This week’s slimmer journey is a really emotional one from The 1:1 Diet Woman of The Year shortlisted nominee, Steph Barber.

Anna is an established household name and award-winning writer and presenter with over 20 years’ experience at the heart of British broadcasting. Anna combined her broadcast career with production development, writing and producing some of television's most successful formats, with a particular interest in lifestyle and mental health. She’s the author of two books on food and dieting, and also the co-founder of Mind Box, which is a 24 hour online therapy centre that specialises in supporting people struggling with stress and anxiety.

Check out Anna’s website here and follow her on Instagram @AnnaRichardso

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