More evidence plant-based diets reduce cancer risk
Last month there were positive headlines on how opting for a plant-based diet could significantly reduce cancer risk. This was following the latest study using data from the Adventist 2 Health cohort. Daisy and Clare discuss the study's exciting conclusions.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916525003284https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/plant-heavy-diets-link-reduced-cancer-risk-strengthened-2025a1000mhu?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_ous_250828_etid7673504&uac=299177SR&impID=7673504https://www.nature.com/articles/s41564-024-01870-zhttps://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membershiphttps://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/diet-and-prostate-cancer
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Living longer and healthier: getting closer to Blue Zone life, with Dan Buettner
Welcome back to Season 5 of In A NutshellWe are so excited to be back and we have a fantastic season lined up for you, full of inspiring guests and science backed, evidence based conversations on nutrition and lifestyle medicine. We kick off season five with Blue Zones founder, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author, Dan Buettner. In this episode we explore the various reasons why people in the Blue Zones live the longest and healthiest lives; from plant-based diets, regular movement and meaningful social connections, as well as hearing all about Dan's own favourite meals and that famous minestrone for breakfast!To find out more about Dan Buettner's work and to buy his new book follow the links below:https://danbuettner.com/https://www.bluezones.com/https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-blue-zones-kitchen-one-pot-meals/dan-buettner/9781426224126And please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast, and share this episode with one other person today.If you'd like to support our work and be part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future please join the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK following the link below:https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membershipYou don't have to be a health care professional to join, but by doing so you’re not only supporting our work, you'll be improving your own health; and with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.
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In it for the long run: the path of Paul Youd
For our season finale we speak with the octogenarian vegan athlete Paul Youd, who discovered a new lease of life after choosing veganism at the age of 66. He now raises money for charities with his ultra-marathon and press-up challenges, and is well on his way to complete 100 ultra marathons before his 100th birthday.We're sure you will be inspired by this conversation where we dive into how shifting to a plant-based diet cured Paul's arthritis pains, to his favourite meals and his biggest challenges, and of course the documentary showcasing his incredible achievements called ' More Like Paul'.To find out more:https://shortstopfilms.co.uk/more-like-paulTo buy tickets for the premier screening:https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/more-like-paulTo connect with Paul on Instagram @youdpaul To read more about Paul's work and sponsor him :https://nobreadisanisland.blogspot.com/2013/02/52-diet-cake-in-mug-vegan.htmlAnd don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to be informed when we're back for season five!
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Sowing the seeds: nutrition for children, with Ailsa McHardy, RD
For episode 15 we are joined by Plant-Based Health Professionals U.K. member, Ailsa McHardy, registered paediatric dietitian, and founder of Little Nutrition, to get her advice on food with a focus on children. Ailsa has over 14 years experience as a dietitian. We discuss trends in children's diets, healthfully bringing up children plant-based, fussy eaters, growth concerns, and, in seasonality discussions, the joys of salad and watercress.To get in touch with Ailsa: www.littlenutrition.co.ukInstagram: @littlenutritionwithailsaThe links to the Family and children's zone on the PBHP website and the factsheets discussed:https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/kidshttps://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IronFactsheet201123.pdf
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Plants first and last: the world's first vegan hospital
In this bonus episode Daisy and Clare talk to Georges Hayek, owner and general manager at Hayek Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon. When you listen to Georges speak about the health benefits and the context for patient 'choice', you may wonder why we make such a meal out of hospital food in the UK and beyond.Inspired? Help us take action on hospital food in the UKhttps://plantsfirsthealthcare.com/
About In a Nutshell: The Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Podcast
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 of plant-based nutrition, bringing the most up to date evidence-based information in an accessible way, all while sharing tips and recipes on plant-based eating to improve your health and wellbeing.
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