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

Clare Day and Daisy Lund
Plant-Based Diet
Plant-Based Nutrition
Nutrition
Plant-Based Diets
Lifestyle Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Type 2 Diabetes
Cholesterol
Nutrition Education
Whole Grains
Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
Gut Microbiome
Obesity
Cancer
Sustainability
Iron
Veganism
Chronic Diseases
Seaweed
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

This podcast is hosted by NHS GP's, Dr Clare Day and Dr Daisy Lund who will take you through all things health and plant based. They are both experienced clinicians with an interest in plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and a passion to share nutritional education with colleagues and the general public. But they don't do this alone. Episodes have interviews with experts within the field... more

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Oat milk has enjoyed growing popularity in recent years. Despite a flurry of questions around its healthfulness, this is a plant milk generally accepted for its taste, and which is widely available. It's also often calcium fortified to the same level... more

In this episode we are joined by Dr. David Jenkins, MD, PhD, DSc, a globally recognised leader in nutrition science, research and metabolic health.

Dr Jenkins is best known for developing both the Portfolio diet and the Gycaemic Index. His work has ... more

This week the hosts of In a Nutshell ask an important question. Can you get enough calcium on a plant-based diet without fortified foods? And even if you can, do you have to have a degree in nutrition to do the planning? Daisy and Clare provide a liv... more

In episode 8 of this season we discuss the food industry's role in green washing, health washing, and welfare washing.

Nicola Wilks from Adfree Cities describes how advertising seeks to influence our eating habits and planetary health choices, and ... more

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David Jenkins
Professor of Medicine and Nutritional Sciences; Director of Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Centre
University of Toronto / St. Michael's Hospital
Episode: Investing in heart health: cholesterol and the Portfolio diet, with Dr David Jenkins MD, PhD, DSc
Nicola Wilks
Author of the Adfree Cities 2023 report, The Cows Aren't Laughing
Adfree Cities
Episode: Dirty washing: when sustainability claims in advertising aren't so clean, with Nicola Wilks
Soraya Pineda
Registered dietitian
NHS weight management services; chief dietitian in online weight management company
Episode: Eat more, lose weight: protein, fibre, and the GLP-1 connection, with Soraya Pineda RD
Sophia Millar
Co-executive director of ProVeg UK
ProVeg UK
Episode: Lunch and learn: school food as a foundation for health, with Sophia Millar
Sue Brewer
Kidney dialysis patient who adopted an oil-free, plant-based diet
Private patient
Episode: Going oil-free for cardiovascular health, with Sue Brewer
Professor Amir Kassam
Internationally recognized expert on agricultural research and development, leading voice in conservation agriculture
Professor, conservation agriculture expert
Episode: Root causes: conservation agriculture for human and planetary health, with Professor Amir Kassam
Dr. Mark Messina
Senior Research Fellow of Soy Nutrition Institute Global and Adjunct Associate Professor at Loma Linda University, expert in the health effects of soy foods.
Soy Nutrition Institute Global
Episode: From controversy to clarity: the truth on soya, with Dr Mark Messina
Karen Lee
Registered nutritionist and ambassador for Overcoming MS, author of 'Healing from the Inside Out'
Episode: Autoimmune disease: food as a first defence, with Karen Lee
Dr Michael Klaper
An experienced physician and advocate for the whole food plant-based diet to prevent and reverse chronic diseases
Founder of Moving Medicine Forward
Episode: Moving medics forward, with Dr Michael Klaper

Hosts

Dr Clare Day
NHS GP with a focus on plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Co-host of the podcast helping to educate on dietary choices to improve health and wellbeing.
Dr Daisy Lund
NHS GP and advocate for plant-based diets, collaborating to share nutritional education and practical dietary suggestions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 229 ratings
  • Absolutely brilliant!

    I never miss an episode. Absolutely inspiring always🌈💚🌱

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katie D-B
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Best UK lifestyle nutrition podcast

    As a GP with a passion for lifestyle medicine this is my go to podcast for evidence based and simply presented information on all the dietary (& wider lifestyle) areas I and my patients need to know about to live a healthy empowered life, enabling chronic disease prevention and reversal. Always compassionately and respectfully delivered by 2 very knowledgeable hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr KMW
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Awesome podcast

    Wish one of you were my GP

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tryingtofixabrokenparadigm
    France7 months ago
  • An essential listen

    Engaging, entertaining, compassionate and evidence-based. Should be compulsory listening for every nurse, doctor, nutritionist, hospital caterer and human :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JamieWoodhouse
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Evidence based, credible, NHS doctors - an essential listen

    It’s refreshing to have a podcast supporting an evidence-based, whole food plant-based diet in the UK. The podcast is presented by NHS doctors, giving further credibility. The podcast is very informative and delivered with a professional style, whilst remaining honest and open to real-life challenges. An essential listen for those interested in nutrition and wellbeing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Party in the Kitchen
    United Kingdoma year ago

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The episodes tackle both scientific insights and practical tips that listeners find helpful in making informed dietary choices and exploring plant-based eating.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' backgrounds as NHS doctors, lending credibility to the discussions around plant-based nutrition and its health benefits.
The podcast provides evidence-based information that is delivered in a compassionate and accessible manner, making it a go-to choice for both healthcare professionals and general listeners interested in nutrition.

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Investing in heart health: cholesterol and the Portfolio diet, with Dr David Jenkins MD, PhD, DSc
Q: Is the total effect of the portfolio greater than the sum of its parts?
There isn't a precise figure, but the accumulated evidence suggests that the combined components exert a synergistic effect, with displacement of higher-risk foods and complementary mechanisms enhancing overall benefit.
Investing in heart health: cholesterol and the Portfolio diet, with Dr David Jenkins MD, PhD, DSc
Q: Dr. Jenkins, how did you identify the components of the portfolio diet and decide which foods to test in trials?
We started from evolutionary dietary patterns and tested individual foods for their effects on cholesterol and bile acid metabolism, then combined effective components into a portfolio to maximize LDL reduction and overall cardiovascular risk reduction.
Eat more, lose weight: protein, fibre, and the GLP-1 connection, with Soraya Pineda RD
Q: How does fibre relate to GLP-1 and satiety in weight management?
Higher fibre intake increases GLP-1 and other satiety hormones, helping people feel fuller for longer and making it easier to maintain a calorie deficit without extensive calorie counting.
Eat more, lose weight: protein, fibre, and the GLP-1 connection, with Soraya Pineda RD
Q: What does current evidence say about plant-based diets and weight loss compared to omnivorous patterns?
Plant-based diets tend to be associated with lower weight and BMI, with trials showing greater weight loss when shifting from omnivorous to low-fat, whole-food plant-based patterns due to higher fibre and lower calorie density.
Going oil-free for cardiovascular health, with Sue Brewer
Q: What health changes stood out the most during and after the transition?
Brain fog lifted within three weeks, chest pain diminished over six months, cholesterol levels declined steadily, and fistula function improved, reducing need for angioplasty.

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Focused on the intersection of health and plant-based nutrition, content revolves around evidence-based discussions and practical advice for dietary improvements. Topics frequently include the benefits of whole food plant-based diets, discussions on autoimmune diseases, cancer care, and the nutritional benefits of specific foods like soy or seaweed. The hosts often feature various health professionals who share their expertise, making complex scientific insights accessible and relatable to listeners. Unique highlights include personal stories from guests who have transformed their health through plant-based eating, along with actionable tips for integrating plant-based habits into everyday life.

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1. David Jenkins
2. Nicola Wilks
3. Soraya Pineda
4. Sophia Millar
5. Sue Brewer
6. Professor Amir Kassam
7. Dr. Mark Messina
8. Karen Lee

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