Anna Collins childhood until the age of 11 was dominated by lack of energy, recurrent throat and urinary infections and frequent antibiotic use. Then, in the 1970’s her mother discovered what was then known as "health food" (that is, unprocessed, natural wholefoods, fruits and vegetables) and encouraged the whole family to eat better. Anna’s health improved. Since then she has had a passion for food and its effect on health.

Anna Collins holds the 3-year diploma in nutritional therapy (foundation degree from Bedfordshire University) from the institute of Optimum Nutrition (ION) , Richmond, London.

ION is a member of the UK Nutritional Therapy Council, a UK government-funded body set up to regulate the Nutritional Therapy Profession and ensure professional qualifications and the highest standards of practice. A similar body remains to be set up in Ireland.

Anna is also a member of Nutritional Therapists of Ireland and the British Association of Nutritional Therapists. 

For more information on the organisations mentioned here, see "useful links".