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

Published by Clare Day and Daisy Lund

Health & Fitness

Nutrition

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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Recent episodes

Performance longevity: in it for the long game, with Dr Sharon McDowell-Larsen & Dr Regan Stiegmann.

Jul 22, 20261 hr 7 min

How do you stay healthy, strong and performing at your best- not just this year, but for decades to come? In this episode of T he Nutshell, we welcome two leaders in lifestyle and performance medicine: Dr Sharon McDowell-Larsen and Dr Regan Stiegmann, co-authors of Staying in the Game . Together, we explore the science of performance longevity and explain why the daily choices we make around food, movement, sleep, and recovery can help us maximise both healthspan and lifelong athletic performance. Whether you're an athlete, healthcare professional, weekend runner or simply want to maintain your physical and cognitive performance throughout life, this conversation is packed with evidence-based advice. We discuss why it's never too early-or too late-to invest in your future health and how the habits that support peak performance are often the same ones that protect against chronic disease. More about our guests: Dr. Sharon L. McDowell-Larsen, PhD is an exercise physiologist, leadership performance expert and internationally recognised endurance athlete. She holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where her research focused on exercise and immune function. During her career she has worked at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, taught graduate-level exercise physiology, and spent more than 25 years at the Center for Creative Leadership, helping senior leaders optimise health, resilience and cognitive performance through evidence-based lifestyle practices. Sharon is also a multiple national champion and Xterra and Ironman age-group world champion. Regan A. Stiegmann, DO, MPH, FACLM, DipABLM is a board-certified physician in Preventive Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, a former U.S. Air Force Flight Surgeon, and Associate Professor of Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine at Rocky Vista University. She holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and a Master of Public Health (MPH), is a Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (FACLM) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (DipABLM). Dr Stiegmann is a nationally recognised leader in lifestyle and performance medicine, working at the intersection of human performance, preventive medicine and healthy ageing. Together, Sharon and Regan are the co-authors of Staying in the Game: Leveraging Lifestyle Medicine to Elevate Health, Outsmart Aging, and Enhance Performance , an evidence-based guide featuring nearly 1,800 scientific references that explores how nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management and other lifestyle factors can help us optimise health, extend healthspan and maintain peak performance throughout life. To get your copy of their book: https://stayinginthegame.org/ To connect with our guests : Dr Sharon McDowell-Larsen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-mcdowell-larsen-4666a7a/ https://sharonmcdowelllarsen.substack.com Dr Regan Stiegmann https://www.linkedin.com/in/docstieg/ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating or review- it really helps others discover the podcast. To buy tickets to this years Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Conference: https://nlmc.org.uk/ To find out more about the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine Diploma: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/lifestyle-medicine/get-certified-in-lifestyle-medicine 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/membershi p You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.

Can bran flakes survive nutrient profiling?

Jul 15, 202613 min

This week’s nugget leaves wholefoods behind as we look at food regulations affecting the marketing of some of the UK's most popular foods. We explain how recent updating of the UK’s nutrient profiling model (NPM) could push some foods into the High Fat Sugar Salt (HFSS) category and what the implications of this could be. Will Daisy be able to stomach bran flakes in a new, lowest free sugars form? 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/membership⁠ You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see. References: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/nutrient-profiling-model⁠ ⁠https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/bda-responds-to-the-application-of-the-new-nutrient-profile-model-consultation.html⁠ ⁠https://www.nesta.org.uk/⁠

Giving animals the space to be wild: the missing link in pandemic prevention, with Esme Wheeler

Jul 8, 202649 min

When we think about pandemic prevention, we may think about vaccines, surveillance and emergency preparedness. But what if the most effective way to prevent the next pandemic starts much earlier- by reducing the conditions that allow new diseases to emerge in the first place? In this episode, we are joined by Esme Wheeler, a science policy and advocacy professional specialising in the connections between human, animal and environmental health. Given that most emerging infectious diseases originate in animals, we explore how the One Health approach reveals the links between how we farm animals, our relationship with wildlife, and the risk of future pandemics. The conversation examines the evidence linking habitat loss, biodiversity decline and the expansion and intensification of animal agriculture with zoonotic disease risk. Esme sets out the case for addressing our human impact to reduce the risk of future pandemics and more. To connect with Esme: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esme-primrose-wheeler-aa275a23b/ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating or review- it really helps others discover the podcast. 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/membership You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.

Zoonoses: an explainer

Jul 1, 202611 min

If you've ever felt the need to nod seriously when zoonoses are mentioned, but had the thought 'I'll look that up later', then this week's nugget could be for you. We're unpacking a little more about diseases that first infect animals and then pop up in humans. A bit of homework, if you like, before we get deeper into the issues in next week's full episode. 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/membership⁠ You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see. References: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950248926000040 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp048039 Animals, viruses, and us. ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZq-OnumvtU⁠

When the UPF label doesn't tell the whole story:plant-based meat alternatives with Ginny Messina, RD

Jun 24, 202657 min

In this episode, we are joined by registered dietitian and public health nutritionist Ginny Messina, MPH, RD, one of the most respected voices in plant-based nutrition. We dive into the growing controversy surrounding plant-based meat alternatives and ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Are plant-based burgers and sausages really as unhealthy as some headlines suggest? Does the UPF label tell us everything we need to know about a food's health effects? And how should we think about plant-based meat within the context of an overall healthy dietary pattern? Ginny is the author and co-author of several influential books, including Vegan for Life , and Even Vegans Die . She has spent decades helping people adopt nutritionally adequate plant-based diets grounded in science In this episode she brings her trademark evidence-based and nuanced perspective to explore: • What the science actually says about plant-based meat alternatives • The strengths and limitations of the NOVA classification system • Whether all ultra-processed foods should be viewed equally • The role of plant-based meats in supporting dietary transitions • Nutrient considerations for vegans and vegetarians • How to separate nutrition science from social media sensationalism https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1641234/full To connect with Ginny: Website: The Vegan RD https://www.theveganrd.com Substack: Resistance Kitchen https://theresistancekitchen.substack.com Books: https://www.theveganrd.com/mybooks/ Vegan Nutrition Resources: https://www.theveganrd.com/vegan-nutrition-101/ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who may be interested in learning more too. 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/membership You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.

More evidence sticking to lifestyle recommendations aids cancer survival: a UK cohort

Jun 17, 20267 min

A study published at the end of May provides more evidence that adherence to lifestyle recommendations endorsed by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research reduces the risk of dying from any cause. This week's nugget explains more. 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/membership⁠ You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see. https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Cancer-factsheet-03.02.25.pdf https://www.winchester.ac.uk/study/Short-courses/Courses/Lifestyle-medicine-for-cancer-prevention-and-survivorship/ https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncr.70437 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40361185/

Beyond brushing: why oral health deserves a seat at the wellness table, with Elizabeth Peters

Jun 10, 202649 min

When we think about oral health, most of us think about brushing, flossing, and avoiding cavities. But what if the health of your mouth could influence your overall health and well being? In this episode, we're joined by Elizabeth Peters, a board certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, to explore the fascinating connection between oral health and whole-person health. With more than 30 years working closely with clients as a dental hygienist and earning a graduate degree in public health, Elizabeth has expanded her focus beyond oral health to support overall wellbeing. She now helps individuals make sustainable lifestyle changes through her work as a health and wellness coach and educator. Elizabeth explains how the mouth is not an isolated part of the body but a gateway to overall health. We discuss how lifestyle factors such as nutrition, stress management, physical activity, and other pillars of lifestyle medicine can influence oral health, inflammation, and risk of disease. We also dive into emerging research linking oral bacteria to chronic conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, and discuss why oral health professionals are increasingly recognising their role in supporting broader health outcomes. Whether you're interested in prevention, healthy ageing, nutrition, or simply understanding your body better, this conversation highlights why oral health plays an integral part of the health discussion. To find out more and contact Elizabeth: ⁠https://preventionistas.com/ For Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Conference tickets: https://nlmc.org.uk/nlmc-2026/nlmc26-live/ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who may be interested in learning more too. 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/membership You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.

Have you met your matcha?

Jun 3, 202611 min

Can we boost our health with a beverage? In this week's nugget we ask whether the green powder that is matcha is worth our attention. Can it perhaps help with attention (and cognition, and energy levels)? Would productivity in the work place go up if we replaced the 'Bean to Cup' machine with ceremonial grade matcha powder and a bamboo whisk? Disclaimer: this last question may not be fully answered. 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/membership You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.And if you liked this episode please consider leaving us a rating or a review, it helps more people discover the podcast and supports our mission to share evidence-based nutrition.Further reading: Sławińska, P.; Raczkowska, E. Matcha as a Source of Bioactive Compounds: A Review of Health-Promoting Properties and Potential Applications. Nutrients 2026 , 18 , 1613. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18101613 White, H.M., Meyer, B.R., McCormack, J.D. et al. Comparison of culinary and ceremonial matcha green teas: relationship between phytochemical composition and antioxidant properties. Food Measure 19 , 7070–7079 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-025-03448-7

Building brain health: reducing dementia risk through lifestyle, with Dr Ayesha Sherzai, M.D.

May 27, 20261 hr 3 min

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Ayesha Sherzai MD, neurologist, researcher, and co-author of The 30 Day Alzheimer’s Solution, to explore one of the most important questions in modern medicine: how much control do we really have over the future health of our brains? For decades, cognitive decline and dementia were often viewed as an inevitable consequence of ageing or genetics. But emerging research is painting a far more hopeful picture. Dr Sherzai explains how lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, social connection, and cognitive engagement may significantly influence long-term brain health and dementia risk. We also discuss why brain health needs to become a much earlier public health priority rather than something we only think about later in life. To find out more about the Sherzais' work: https://www.thebraindocs.com/ To buy the book: https://www.thebraindocs.com/books/ Further reading: https://www.thelancet.com/commissions-do/dementia-prevention-intervention-and-care https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/diet-lifestyle-and-brain-health 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/membership You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.And if you liked this episode please consider leaving us a rating or a review, it helps more people discover the podcast and supports our mission to share evidence-based nutrition.

The great seed oil conspiracy

May 20, 20267 min

In this week's nugget we are back to evidence-based myth busting! So, the American dietary guidelines favour olive oil, butter, and beef tallow. And urge caution on seed oils. This isn't the first we've heard of it. Most of us have seen seed oils discussed in the context of ultra processed foods, leading us to wonder whether we should worry about cooking in a bit of sunflower or rapeseed oil. Thank goodness last month brought us a useful paper in the journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, with the title 'Concerns about the health effects of industrially produced seed oils are without scientific foundation'. Could there be more to say? Not really, but since the attacks on seed oils continue, it's good to unpack this one as a study of how things can get out of hand beyond social media. Full article: Concerns about the health effects of industrially produced seed oils are without scientific foundation: a scoping narrative review of the clinical and observational evidence 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/membership You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.

Cycles of change: from plant-based athlete to climate advocate, with Kate Strong

May 13, 202651 min

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Strong - multiple record-breaking cyclist, age-group World Champion triathlete, climate-activist adventurer, motivational speaker, ex aerospace engineer and of course Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Ambassador. Kate shares her journey from competitive sport and plant-based performance to becoming a leading voice in sustainability and systems thinking. Amongst her many achievements, in 2023 she completed Climate Cycle, a 3,300 mile bike ride around mainland Britain on a hand-made bamboo bike. During these three months, she visited 50 communities, charities, companies, initiatives and projects that are working towards mitigating climate change. Kate explains how lessons learned through endurance sport mirror the mindset needed to address climate challenges - and why collective action begins with individual awareness. This conversation is both energising and practical, offering listeners a fresh perspective on how small steps can create meaningful change. To find out more and connect with Kate: https://katestrong.global/ https://katestrong.global/contact/ Study on hypertension: https://nutrition.bmj.com/content/early/2026/05/04/bmjnph-2025-001449 https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/plant-power-soy-and-legumes-connected-to-lower-hypertension-risk 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/membership You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see. And if you liked this episode please consider leaving us a rating or a review, it helps more people discover the podcast and supports our mission to share evidence-based nutrition.

Oat milk, friend or foe?

May 6, 20269 min

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 as dairy. Nevertheless, concerns remain regarding the swap from cow's milk. Perhaps you've even been persuaded to wear a continuous glucose monitor whilst drinking your latte? So, for those of you for whom no other plant milk will do, podcast hosts Daisy and Clare explore the good and bad of the nation's most popular plant milk. 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/membership You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.

Investing in heart health: cholesterol and the Portfolio diet, with Dr David Jenkins MD, PhD, DSc

Apr 29, 202654 min

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 shaped how we understand the relationship between carbohydrates and blood sugar, lipids and heart health, and continues to influence how clinicians and researchers approach nutrition science. In this episode we explore the cholesterol-lowering foods which make up the Portfolio diet, a dietary pattern that can have a powerful effect on lowering LDL cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular risk. We break down the science behind the diet, how it works in real life, and why it’s gaining attention as a practical dietary strategy for improving heart health. To read more : https://nutrisci.med.utoronto.ca/faculty/david-jenkins https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523293338 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40394599/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37877288/ Portfolio Diet app: https://www.portfoliodiet.app/en Portfolio Diet infographic: https://practice365.co.uk/uploads/sites/601/2024/10/Portfolio-Infographic-EN-FINAL.pdf 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/membership You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see. And if you liked this episode please consider leaving us a rating or a review, it helps more people discover the podcast and supports our mission to share evidence-based nutrition.

Calcium: beyond plant milk

Apr 22, 202613 min

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 lively listen helping us to understand the role of calcium in the diet, and how to make sure you have a good intake as a plant-based eater without obsessing about which green vegetable comes with the mushroom pie.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/membership You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see. References: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/getting-calcium-on-a-plant-based-diet-everything-you-need-to-know Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families Reshma Shah (author), Brenda Davis (author), David L. Katz (foreword) Tong TYN, Appleby PN, Armstrong MEG, Fensom GK, Knuppel A, Papier K, Perez-Cornago A, Travis RC, Key TJ. Vegetarian and vegan diets and risks of total and site-specific fractures: results from the prospective EPIC-Oxford study. BMC Med. 2020 Nov 23;18(1):353. doi: 10.1186/s12916-020-01815-3. PMID: 33222682; PMCID: PMC7682057. Dunneram, Y., Lee, J.Y., Watling, C.Z. et al. Vegetarian diets and cancer risk: pooled analysis of 1.8 million women and men in nine prospective studies on three continents. Br J Cancer 134, 1218–1229 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41416-025-03327-4

Dirty washing: when sustainability claims in advertising aren't so clean, with Nicola Wilks

Apr 15, 202642 min

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 why we'd probably be better off making choices without adverts. We also hear how cities in the Netherlands want to promote plant-based diets, and on this basis have recently taken steps to level the food industry playing field with a ban on outdoor advertisements for meat. To find out more about Adfree Cities and their campaigns: https://adfreecities.org.uk/ 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/membership You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see. And please consider leaving a review, it helps more people discover the podcast and supports our mission to share evidence-based nutrition. References: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ebd0080238e863d04911b51/t/5fbfcb1408845d09248d4e6e/1606404891491/Advertising%E2%80%99s+role+in+climate+and+ecological+degradation.pdf https://cdn.bitebackmedia.com/media/documents/Bite_Back_Report_Fuel_Us_Dont_Fool_Us_Advertising.pdf https://adfreecities.org.uk/ https://changingmarkets.org/report/the-new-merchants-of-doubt-how-big-meat-and-dairy-avoid-climate-action/ https://adfreecities.org.uk/explore-harmful-advertising/end-meat-advertising/ https://adfreecities.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-cows-arent-laughing_Adfree-Cities_Oct-2023_Final.pdf https://www.asa.org.uk/rulings/assured-food-standards-a23-1199608-assured-food-standards.html

Iron and phytates: strange bedfellows?

Apr 8, 202613 min

This week a listener question has prompted us to discuss iron absorption and the effect of anti-nutrients. In particular, do phytates and oxalates in plant foods put us at risk of iron deficiency? Daisy and Clare conclude the answer as ever may be to focus on eating a diverse range of plant foods and not to go too much into the weeds (unless of course they are dandelions- an important source of iron we forgot to mention!) 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/membership You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see. References: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IronFactsheet201123.pdf https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/iron-rich-foods-iron-deficiency.html Pires SMG, Reis RS, Cardoso SM, Pezzani R, Paredes-Osses E, Seilkhan A, Ydyrys A, Martorell M, Sönmez Gürer E, Setzer WN, Abdull Razis AF, Modu B, Calina D, Sharifi-Rad J. Phytates as a natural source for health promotion: A critical evaluation of clinical trials. Front Chem. 2023 Apr 14;11:1174109. doi: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1174109. PMID: 37123871; PMCID: PMC10140425. Piskin E, Cianciosi D, Gulec S, Tomas M, Capanoglu E. Iron Absorption: Factors, Limitations, and Improvement Methods. ACS Omega. 2022 Jun 10;7(24):20441-20456. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01833. PMID: 35755397; PMCID: PMC9219084.

Eat more, lose weight: protein, fibre, and the GLP-1 connection, with Soraya Pineda RD

Apr 1, 20261 hr 3 min

In this episode we’re joined by registered dietitian Soraya Pineda, to explore the science of weight loss, satiety, and appetite regulation. Soraya has extensive experience supporting individuals with weight management, metabolic health, and behaviour change. Her work focuses on helping people move away from restrictive dieting towards sustainable, evidence-based approaches that prioritise long-term health. As interest in GLP-1 medications continues to grow, this episode explores how a high-fibre, plant-based diet may naturally support appetite regulation, offering a practical and sustainable alternative or complement to pharmacological approaches. We also discuss why traditional weight loss approaches often fail, and why so many of us regain weight and enter a yo-yo dieting pattern, so join us today to hear more about effective approaches rather than relying on restriction alone. To connect with Soraya and learn more about her work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soraya-pineda/ https://linktr.ee/plantnutritionwithsoraya To read the Plant-Based Health Professionals weight loss fact sheet: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FS-EnergyDensity-260310.pdf 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/membership You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.And please consider leaving a review, it helps more people discover the podcast and supports our mission to share evidence-based nutrition.

Craving creatine?

Mar 25, 202612 min

Ever found yourself drawn to a supplement and don't know why? With brand names like Bulk, Impact, and Warrior, it's no wonder you may have asked yourself more than once whether you should be taking a daily dose. In this week's Nutshell nugget you will find our attempt to cut through the advertising to take a look at the science to date on the pros and cons of supplementing. We hope it helps you decide, as you may be surprised to learn both omnivores AND vegans alike will not be getting anywhere near the standard daily amount recommended as a supplement through diet alone. 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/membership You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see. References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37968687/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-54249-9 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39940383/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40395689/ https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/should-you-be-worried-about-creatine-on-a-plant-based-diet https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/cjdjrvr4dk5o

Lunch and learn: school food as a foundation for health, with Sophia Millar

Mar 18, 202656 min

What children eat at school has the potential to shape their health for decades to come. In this episode, we speak with Sophia Millar from ProVeg UK about the School Plates initiative- a programme working with schools and local authorities to support more plant-rich, nutritious, and sustainable meals for children across the UK. For healthcare professionals concerned with prevention, childhood nutrition, and the growing burden of diet-related disease, school food represents a powerful but often overlooked lever for improving population health. We discuss why schools are such a critical setting for shaping lifelong dietary patterns and how initiatives like School Plates are helping schools make healthier food the default. To find out more: https://proveg.org/uk/ https://proveg.org/fsd-article/ultra-processed-foods/ To join us at this years Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Conference and for early bird tickets: https://nlmc.org.uk/ 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/membership You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.

Going oil-free for cardiovascular health, with Sue Brewer

Mar 11, 202651 min

This week's nugget discusses the evidence around including oil in our diets, showcasing a special interview with expert patient Sue Brewer who in recent years has been managing the cardiovascular consequences of 40 years on dialysis with an oil-free plant-based diet. https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/oil-or-no-oil-a-viewpoint https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/seed-oils-bad-pressed-myth-busting-misinformation https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2831265 https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.124.035034 https://www.dresselstyn.com/site/ 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/membership You 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; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.