Director of Nutrition

TJ Waterfall, RNutr

TJ Waterfall, MSc, is a registered sports and exercise nutritionist and Director of Nutrition at foodfacts.org

TJ Waterfall, MSc, is the Director of Nutrition at foodfacts.org, he is a registered sports and exercise nutritionist, he has been the Director of Nutrition at The Game Changers Institute. He specialises in plant-based performance, sports nutrition, and evidence-based public health nutrition. TJ is the author of The Plant-Based Power Plan, published by Penguin Life, and works with athletes, brands, and research teams to translate nutritional science into practical, real-world impact. His work sits at the intersection of sport, sustainability, and behaviour change, with a particular focus on helping active populations adopt plant-forward diets that support optimal performance.

TJ acts as our Editor-in-Chief. His responsibilities include:

  • Conducting research and writing fact-checks;
  • Reviewing and editing all fact-checks;
  • Supporting volunteers with their writing.

Articles featuring  

TJ Waterfall, RNutr

Fresh purple kale leaf with water droplets on a dark surface, with tomatoes, nuts and other ingredients in the background.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

IBS and diet: What should you eat, and what should you avoid?

IBS and diet can be confusing. Learn which foods may trigger symptoms, what to eat, and what the evidence says about fibre, FODMAPs, gluten and probiotics.
A person holds an anatomical model of the large intestine whilst sitting at a table with another person.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Is colonoscopy prep dangerous? Barbara O'Neill's claims fact-checked

Barbara O'Neill claims colonoscopy prep is caustic and causes IBS. We checked the evidence on bowel prep side effects and the real risks of colonoscopy.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Is Red Wine Healthy? What the Evidence Really Says

Red wine contains resveratrol and polyphenols, but does that make it healthy? Here's what recent research on alcohol, heart health, and cancer risk actually shows.
Cut-paper collage of an open pea pod ringed by twelve gold stars, illustrating the EU Protein Plan
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Food Systems

Europe’s new protein plan could reshape food and farming. Here’s what it means

The EU Protein Plan backs plant proteins for food security and farming, but its only target is for animal feed. What it proposes and what is missing.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Are lentils and other pulses unhealthy?

Are lentils and other pulses unhealthy? We examine the claim and what the evidence says about their health effects.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

When you really need electrolyte drinks (and when plain water is enough)

Plain water is enough for most people, electrolyte drinks are mainly useful during heavy sweating, illness, or endurance exercise, and regulated tap water is generally safe.
A person holds an anatomical model of the large intestine whilst sitting at a table with another person.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Is colonoscopy prep dangerous? Barbara O'Neill's claims fact-checked

Barbara O'Neill claims colonoscopy prep is caustic and causes IBS. We checked the evidence on bowel prep side effects and the real risks of colonoscopy.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Do seed oils increase risk of sunburn?

Do seed oils increase risk of sunburn? We examine the evidence behind this popular claim and whether avoiding seed oils helps to protect against UV damage.
A golden waffle on a dark surface surrounded by scattered grains and wheat stalks in the background.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Do carbs make you gain weight? What the science shows

Do carbs make you fat? Not on their own. Weight change comes down to overall energy intake, and fibre-rich carbs can help you stay full. Here's the evidence.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Is eating two meals a day better for your health? What the evidence says

Is eating two meals a day better than three? We examine the evidence on meal frequency, time-restricted eating, gut health and overall health.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Is berberine really “nature’s metformin and Ozempic”? What research actually shows

Berberine is promoted as “nature’s metformin and Ozempic”. We examine the evidence for its effects on blood sugar, weight loss and safety.
Fresh alfalfa (lucerne) sprigs and a dish of pale green leaf-protein powder on cream linen.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Food Systems

RuBisCO: could the world’s most abundant protein become a sustainable food ingredient?

RuBisCO, the most abundant protein on Earth, is being turned into shakes and egg alternatives. We weigh the promise against the evidence.