The Food Programme - Professor Michael Crawford: A Life through Food
In this episode of 'A Life Through Food', Sheila Dillon meets one of the most provocative scientific minds of the last half-century: Professor Michael Crawford. Now in his 90s, Crawford’s pioneering research into the brain and nutrition has reshaped how we understand the essential role of food—especially Omega-3 fatty acids—in human development and health.
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For more about Professor Michael Crawford:For more information on the critical importance of early life nutrition for brain development and function; and its longer-term effects on children's cognitive development and mental health, see also:
- Feeding Humanity: The Key Role of Nutrition in the Mental Health Crisis - A FAB Research Webinar with Professor Michael A Crawford PhD, FRSB, FRCPath
For more on the impact of maternal nutrition before and during pregnancy on brain development, mental health, and overall well-being:
- Mothers’ Nutrition, Babies' Brains & Lifelong Mental Health - A FAB Research Webinar with Professor Michael A Crawford PhD, FRSB, FRCPath
Long before Omega-3 became a buzzword on supermarket shelves, Crawford was uncovering its vital connection to brain function. His work, often at odds with mainstream science, has led to over 300 peer-reviewed papers and three books challenging conventional theories of human evolution and nutrition.
The programme also features chef and broadcaster Rick Stein, who reflects on Crawford’s influence and the importance of sustainable seafood. And we hear from Dr Anneli Löfstedt, a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Oxford’s Smith School of Enterprise and Environment, who is building on Crawford’s legacy by exploring the links between nutrition, sustainability, and the future of food systems.
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