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Plant-Based Health Professionals UK

Our mission

Plant-based health professionals UK provides education and advocacy on whole food plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease, as well as for supporting planetary health.

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Members Research Survey results

We are pleased to share the results of our first ever members survey.

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Survey developed and conducted by Isabelle Sadler

Our Aims

Well-being

To promote plant-based nutrition and lifestyle interventions for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease, as well as for supporting planetary health.

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To educate health professionals and the general public on whole food plant-based nutrition and other lifestyle interventions.

Policy

To provide evidence-based recommendations for public policy on nutrition, diet and lifestyle.

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CPD accredited 8 week online education course for health professionals

The University of Winchester has set the standard for nutrition education with their excellent online course.

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Couldn’t have asked for more: Professionalism and passion for up to date evidence plant-based nutrition!

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I thoroughly enjoyed the course and the content was in depth, relevant and very informative.

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I urge anyone with an interest in how diet impacts health to take this course!

Dr Adam Joiner

The course is extremely well thought out, the lectures are fantastic and the online support from the tutors invaluable.

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PBHP webinars are CPD Accredited by the CPD Certification Service for 1 CPD hour.

They are also approved by the MOC for 1 CME (CPD) credit toward the MOC 5 year CME requirement.

Enjoy exclusive access to our PBHP webinars. Join as a member to enjoy year-round access to our Webinars and live sessions.

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We're delighted to be welcoming Dr Michael Greger

We're delighted to be welcoming Dr Michael Greger as keynote speaker at our Nutrition & Lifestyle Conference 2024, on Saturday November 9th!
This is a virtual conference with a full day of speakers, and you can book your ticket now for just £25 as a non-member or £20 as a member. Booking link in LinkTree.
We can't wait to see you there!

If you want to know everything about micronutrient

If you want to know everything about micronutrients, including:
🌱 What they are
🌱 Why we need them
🌱 What a deficiency leads to
🌱 How much we need
🌱 Where we find them
be sure to check out the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK's guide to micronutrients! Simply navigate to the /micronutrients page of our website or access the guide from the Free Resources section (link also in stories).

MANAGING IBS ON A PLANT-BASED DIET; EVIDENCE-BASED

MANAGING IBS ON A PLANT-BASED DIET; EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND IBS SUFFERERS
Join us on Thursday 10th October (7PM-8PM BST) for this FREE webinar (awaiting CPD accreditation) with Lizzie Sanchez, Registered Dietitian
Register for FREE here or VIA LINK IN BIO: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/managing-ibs-on-a-plant-based-diet
Participants will be better informed on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis (including alternative diagnoses) and evidence-based treatment using diet and lifestyle of IBS with a focus on plant-based diets. This will be helpful for health professionals working with patients experiencing gastroenterology symptoms, as well as the general public.
What will I learn from this webinar?
1. Gain a deeper understanding of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), including symptoms and diagnosis as well as potential alternative diagnoses.
2. Identify the challenges and common misconceptions of managing IBS on a plant-based diet.
3. Understand the evidence-based dietary strategies for managing IBS, including the low FODMAP diet, in the context of a plant-based diet, and looking at its short and long-term nutritional adequacy
Recordings for our Members Only. Tag a friend/ colleague who might like to attend below.
#irritablebowelsyndrome #IBS #lowFODMAP #FODMAPdiet #bloating #lifestylemedicine #vegandiet #plantbaseddiet #cpdwebinar #webinars #plantbasedhealthprofessionalsuk

As the days grow shorter and we obtain less vitami

As the days grow shorter and we obtain less vitamin D from sunlight, it's important to consider supplementation.
Read the PBHP factsheet to find out everything you need to know about vitamin D supplementation for vegans - link in LinkTree.

Our virtual Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine Confere

Our virtual Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine Conference on Saturday November 9th promises to be a fantastic day, packed full of informative talks!
The second session of the conference will be about Lifestyle medicine in practice and feature guest speakers Dr Linda Mizun (Hero of Health), Dr Matt Hawker (Complete Health Improvement Programme - CHIP), and Edward Rosen (Lambeth GP Food Co-op).
Book your ticket now and join us for this amazing online event! Link in bio.

Join PBHP tomorrow at the Vegan Party Conference i

Join PBHP tomorrow at the Vegan Party Conference in Kensington Town Hall!
We'll be discussing Vegan Advocacy in Healthcare at 4:00 pm and we'd love to see you there.
Last chance to get 20% off entry by using the code PBPVPC24 - book your ticket via the link in out bio.

We're very excited because it's not long until our

We're very excited because it's not long until our Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Virtual Conference, on Saturday November 9th!
Our first session on the day will be about Healthy Ageing and feature inspiring talks by guest speakers Dr Nitu Bajekal (Managing Menopause with Lifestyle), Dr Robert Kelly (Lifestyle Medicine in Cardiology Practice) and Jane Thurnell-Read (Practical Lifestyle Tips for Healthy Ageing).
Limited tickets remaining - book yours today! Link in LinkTree.

THE POWER OF SOCIAL CONNECTION WITH DR BETH FRATES

THE POWER OF SOCIAL CONNECTION WITH DR BETH FRATES, PHYSIATRIST, HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH AND LIFESTYLE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN 🤝🏽
Join us on Tuesday 1st October (7PM-8PM BST) for this FREE webinar (awaiting CPD accreditation) with Dr Beth Frates @bethfrates.md Physiatrist, Health and Wellness Coach and Lifestyle Medicine Physician
Register for free here: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/the-power-of-social-connection
What will I learn from this webinar?
This webinar will explore how to create positive social connections. We know that social connection is one of the pillars of lifestyle medicine (LM). Interacting with people, feeling supported, giving support, volunteering with others, and expressing gratitude all help our mental & physical health. People who enjoy social support and are socially connected enjoy longer and more joyful lives.
What will I learn from this webinar?
1. Review the evidence that social connection impacts chronic disease
2. Identify different types of social connections that can improve health
3. Explore steps to cultivate high-quality connections
Recordings for our Members Only. Tag a friend/ colleague who might like to attend below 👇🏽
#loneliness #lifestylemedicine #socialconnection #community #socialrelationships #positiverelationships #socialwellbeing #communityliving

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