About

Dr. Tai Ezike (née Ibitoye) is a Researcher and Dietitian, bringing over a decade of expertise to the field of health and dietetics. Her career spans diverse sectors, including the NHS, public health organisations, non-governmental bodies, academia, and research. She holds an array of postgraduate qualifications: a PhD in Food and Nutritional Sciences, an MSc in Human Nutrition (Merit), and a PGDip in Dietetics and Nutrition, earned with Distinction. Tai’s work reflects a deep commitment to advancing nutrition science and improving public health outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Tai specialises in:

Public health nutrition, advancing health promotion and wellbeing across private and public sectors, such as businesses, schools, and charities.
Nutrition support for older people, helping enhance the quality of life in later years.
Management of type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes
Management of hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
Management of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Women’s health, addressing nutritional needs across all life stages such as pregnancy and menopause.
Expertise in cultural diets, tailoring advice to diverse communities.

Tai is involved in research, currently delving into factors influencing appetite and dietary habits among the UK’s elderly population. Previously, she led an eye-opening public health study exploring the prevalence of “less healthy” food advertisements near schools in a London borough—a critical investigation amid rising childhood obesity rates in the UK. This work garnered significant attention, with Tai presenting her findings at the prestigious Houses of Parliament and at the University of Warwick during the Annual Public Health England Conference in 2019. The study’s abstract is featured in the Journal of Human Nutrition & Dietetics.

Beyond research, Tai channels her expertise into writing, contributing nutrition-focused articles to prominent outlets such as The Conversation, where her pieces garnered over 350,000 readers in just a year. Her insightful work has also graced BBC Food, Women’s Health Magazine UK, Stylist Magazine, Huffington Post, and more, with articles republished by The Independent News and Yahoo News.

Tai is a sought-after speaker and educator, frequently leading webinars and speaking at events and conferences across London. Her passion lies in improving the wellbeing of both young and older people through engaging, evidence-based education.

Merging creativity with expertise, Tai creates accessible and light-hearted nutrition infographics, shared with her 13,000+ Instagram followers on @taitalksnutrition. Her platform is dedicated to busting myths, clarifying misconceptions, and offering practical public health advice on diet and nutrition. As a multifaceted dietitian, Tai’s role is ever-evolving. Each day brings new challenges, but her mission remains the same: to empower individuals to make informed food and lifestyle choices that honour their unique health, nutritional, social, and cultural needs.

What People Say

Tai was the lead speaker at our event ‘The Healthy Woman Forum’ in Bulgaria. Tai delivered a powerful, passionate and informative message in a way that was both interactive and insightful. Those that attended said they felt comfortable asking her questions relating to diet and nutrition which speaks volumes about her ability to connect and engage with the audience. It was a great event and everyone that attended left having gained knowledge and practical advice that they were able to implement in their day to day lives thanks to Tai.
Dr A. Obeng (Medical Doctor)

Tai was an absolute dream to work with. She made the study possible with her incredible knowhow and her willingness to walk equivalent of 2 marathons during her fieldwork!
F. E-Roberts (Former Public Health Manager – Healthy Environment)

Tai joined the Solent Nutrition programme for a guest lecture this academic year following a recommendation from two of my final year students. Tai provided a fantastic insight into her career to date and explored her work in nutrition education. The session was a complete success and the students were really inspired by the depth & breadth of knowledge Tai shared with them. I look forward to inviting Tai back to our programme next year!
Dr S. Hillier (Course Lead, Solent University)