Public Health Nutrition Specialist

Healthy Futures is a nutrition, food and health consultancy developed by registered nutritionist, Shaleen Meelu.

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Shaleen Meelu is a Public Health Nutrition Specialist (RNutr), co-founder of a cooking and partner investor in new restaurant concept. She is currently advising on city food policy. Find out about her work and thoughts below.

Transforming Food Systems in India
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Transforming Food Systems in India

One of the most exciting things for me has been supporting cities in India to develop and implement healthier, sustainable food policies.

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Shaping Future Food Culture
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Shaping Future Food Culture

I’m in Turin for Terra Madre, Salone Del Gusto. I’ve been invited to speak on food systems and urban regeneration. I edited the title to focus on how cities can shape future, food culture. Here’s an essay I wrote to help me think through the city and its food culture. These thoughts are evolving and I’d love your feedback.

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Copenhagen’s Remarkable Journey
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Copenhagen’s Remarkable Journey

Copenhagen is one of 11 cities I’m providing nutrition support to as part of the Food Trails project. This post is about my spring visit to find out more about their public-sector, organic procurement project. Photo by @potapenko

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Harborne Food School
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Harborne Food School

I set-up a food school in Birmingham (designed by my sister and her husband, built by my uncle and his friend and co-founded with my business partner, Robert Smith).

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Milan and the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact
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Milan and the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact

The MUFPP was launched after the expo. I’ve had the privilege of attending every meeting so far: Milan, Rome, Valencia, Tel Aviv, Montpellier, Barcelona…where next?

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Cooking for a healthy body and mind.
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Cooking for a healthy body and mind.

During perimenopause, women can greatly benefit from consuming nutritious foods that support their overall well-being, and engaging in the cooking process itself not only allows for greater dietary control but also provides a therapeutic and empowering experience that can positively impact physical and emotional health.

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