In a Nutshell: The Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Podcast

In episode 9, we had an informative discussion  with Jenny Chapman, a Churchill Fellow and food systems researcher. Jenny has a degree in Biology from the University of Oxford, a Masters in Taxonomy from Imperial College London, and a lifelong love of the natural world.  Her work has involved researching safe, healthy, sustainable and ethical protein sources. Jenny was awarded a Churchill Fellowsh...

In this nugget we look at the evidence for diet to improve prostate cancer outcomes and the influence diet can have on erectile dysfunction. ED HPFS paper https://bjui-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bju.15765 2022 PC review Gupta, N., Patel, H.D., Taylor, J. et al. Systematic review of the impact of a plant-based diet on prostate cancer incidence and outcomes. Prostate Cancer Prostat...

In episode 8, we talk to Dr. Tushar Mehta, about how the impact of our food choices goes way beyond climate change. Dr Mehta completed medical school and residency at the University of Toronto.  Currently, he practices Emergency Medicine and participates in international health projects.  Formerly an annual volunteer in rural India, he is now doing work in Haiti  ( HEP-Haiti / Ecole Communautaire...

In this week's nugget, we unpack the often painful experience of kidney stones and how to reduce your chances of them through diet and lifestyle.

In episode 7 we discuss the role of the gut microbiome in weight management, and how weight loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy are inspired by the body's own hormones. Chris Damman is Clinical Associate Professor and a practising gastroenterologist at the University of Washington in the Department of Medicine/Division of Gastroenterology and editor-in-chief at  Gut Bites MD .   He is form...

In this nugget we highlight what you need to know about which plant foods and supplements contain omega 3s, and when you may need to focus more on these in your diet. For the full story on fish listen to our episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/34cvE3tChJNYn4D2miknhz⁠

In episode 6, we welcome Dr Sue Kenneally, GP, Obesity Physician and Nutritionist. We discuss all aspects of body weight, from the health problems associated with carrying extra weight, why some people will struggle so much with weight loss, and what you can do if diets are not working.  Sue is Director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, SCOPE certified member and regional group lead of...

What do you need to know about getting the right amount of iodine in your diet as a plant-based eater.

In Episode 5 we talk to Dr Ishani Rao, a GP taking a special interest in helping the plant-based community to prioritise mental health, as well as educating widely on the benefits of plant-based eating to improve mental and physical health outcomes. We also highlight the new opportunity to certify in Lifestyle Medicine with the International Board of Lifestyle medicine (IBLM): https://plantbasedhe...

In the second mini episode on soya, some reassurance on environmental concerns, as well as encouragement to eat more!

Dr Nitu Bajekal, MD is a Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in London,UK with nearly 40 years of clinical experience in women’s health. Her special interestsinclude Lifestyle Medicine, Menopause, PCOS, Endometriosis, period problems, complexvulval problems and medical education. She is a keyhole surgeon with experience inlaparoscopic procedures including robotics. She is a Fellow of...

This week we discuss the multiple benefits of soya, explore where the health concerns originated, and highlight what the evidence says. The studies referenced are linked below: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31584249/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33775173/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19496976/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30698629/

This week we welcome Rosie Martin RD to the Nutshell, to tackle the topic of whether we need dairy in our diets. Rosie is a UK registered dietitian working in the NHS and as a specialist in plant-based nutrition through her private practice Rosemary Nutrition & Dietetics.  As a former zoologist with experience in animal behaviour and welfare, Rosie turned to a fully plant-based diet in 2014 an...

Second nugget detailing why you might choose tempeh for dinner due to its protein, calcium and other wholefood benefits.

In episode 2 we welcome Paula Hallam to the Nutshell. Paula is a Paediatric Dietician, founder of ‘Plant Based Kids’ and author of the book ‘Plant Powered Little People.’ Paula has been a children’s dietitian for 25 years, graduating in 1998 from the University of Cape Town and gaining a wide range of experience working in many different settings and hospitals such as Great Ormond Street Hospital...

We discuss the Office of Health Economics article which calculates savings to the NHS of the adoption of vegan diets based on estimates of Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs). https://www.ohe.org/news/a-switch-to-vegan-diets-could-save-the-nhs-6-7-billion-per-year-new-research-reveals/ https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.12.26.23300536v1?

This week we discuss the chronic neurological condition Multiple Sclerosis. Samantha Joseph BA (Hons), DipBCNH, mBANT, CNHC, is a Nutritional Therapist. Her husband Danny was diagnosed with MS in 2002 which led her to specialise in this area. She has been a guest lecturer for colleges of Integrative Nutrition covering modules on MS, Parkinson's disease, mental & behavioural health. In 2018 she joi...

In episode 13 we talk to Dr Toni Vernelli, Veganuary’s International Head of Policy and Communications. She tells us how and why Veganuary started, how it's grown and what you can expect if you take part in 2024. We also have some great listener contributions on their experiences, as well as reflective input from Psychotherapist and PBHP member Gemma Davies on some of the barriers to starting...

In Episode Twelve we welcome Tanya Haffner RD. Tanya is a registered dietician, and leads on healthy and sustainable diets strategy and partnerships to help people, organisations and businesses to elevate their nutrition and sustainable credentials.  She’s an academic author and has recently co-written a food research policy paper with City University, London entitled: “The food marketing environm...

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM. Dr Greger is an internationally recognised expert speaker and New York Times bestselling author, as well as founder of NutritionFacts.org ( https://nutritionfacts.org/), a non profit organisation delivering free evidence based nutritional information. We had a fascinating discussion about how to lead a longer healthier l...

This week we welcomed Claire Lynch, RD, MNutr, Dip IBLM/BSLM, to focus on type 2 diabetes. Claire is a Plant-Based Dietitian and Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, as well as Education Lead for Plant-Based Health Professionals. You can connect with Claire via her website: plantlifenutrition.co.uk Instagram: plantlifenutrition_ Facebook: Plant:lifenutrition Studies discussed: https://www.sciencedirec...

This week we welcome Josh Gibbs to the podcast. Josh graduated from the University of Warwick with a BSc in Biomedical Sciences and an MA in Social Science Research. He is now working towards a PhD on plant-based diets and green recovery. He has shown through his research that plant-based diets could lower blood pressure and that replacing meat with plant-based meat alternatives could reduce heart...

Episode 8 of In a Nutshell features Dr Gemma Newman, NHS GP and lifestyle medicine practitioner, PBHP-UK Ambassador and author of books ‘The Plant Power Doctor’ and ‘Get Well, Stay Well’.  Gemma tells us not only how plant-based eating took her away from her fears of having inherited poor cardiovascular health, but discusses  one of the most challenging areas for time-pressed health practitioners:...

In episode seven, Daisy and Clare chat about all things related to fish - from where to obtain those all important essential omega 3 fatty acids, to whether fishing really is sustainable and what you can eat as an alternative on a plant based diet if you decide to leave fish alone. Further references are linked below: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/public-health-nutrition/article/are-we-r...

September is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Month and in episode 6 we speak with Rohini Bajekal, who is a plant-based nutritionist and Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional.  We explore hormonal health and diet , focusing on polycystic ovarian syndrome which is a condition Rohini lives with herself, and has a wealth of knowledge on. We talk about how to diagnose and manage the con...