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

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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.

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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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Plant Based Diets and Bone Health with Dr Matthew Nagra

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This week we have another stark warning from the I

This week we have another stark warning from the IPCC in their Synthesis Report. We are way off course in our attempts at limiting warming and it now seems inevitable that we will exceed 1.5°C. Food system transformation towards a plant-based food system is even more urgent and could provide us with some quick wins for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, whilst having the addition benefits of releasing farmland for rewilding and carbon capture and improving our individual health. I highlight some important new papers 1) A new analysis once again confirms that emissions from the current food system alone will prevent us from limiting warming to <1.5°C. This is because the current agriculture sector is responsible for nearly half of methane (CH4) emissions, two-thirds of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions and 3% of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from human activities worldwide. The main culprits are meat (particularly beef/lamb), dairy and rice. Rice, depending on the farming methods, is a major contributor to methane emissions. 2) Although we think about air pollution as being solely due to our transport system and manufacturing industries, a new analysis shows that in the UK that farming is responsible for more than a quarter of the particle pollution in UK cities. UK agriculture created 38% of the particle pollution in Leicester, 32% in Birmingham and 25% in London in 2019. The contribution from rural agriculture was greater than all other sources within the cities. This is generated by ammonia from animal waste and fertiliser and is a major cause of ill health. 3) Another analysis confirms that diets that limit or avoid the consumption of animals are the most sustainably whilst being healthier and cheaper than current diet patterns. 4) E.coli bacteria found in meat is a major cause of urinary tract infection in humans. This is an entirely avoidable zoonotic disease. With rising rates of antibiotic resistance, this issue is becoming a genuine health hazard yet easily mitigated. Shifting to a plant-based diet is one of the most impactful actions we can take today.

We are super excited to share with you our new fac

We are super excited to share with you our new factsheet on plant-based diets for chronic kidney disease. This is the work of RD Angeline Taylor who is also the chair of the British Dietetic Association renal nutrition specialist group. This is our first factsheet endorse by the @bda_dietitians Evidence suggests that a plant-based diet (PBD) is not only associated with a lower risk of developing kidney failure, but also may slow the progression of already established kidney failure and delay the need for dialysis. Why would this be?
1) PBDs are useful for preventing and managing the conditions that commonly cause kidney disease - high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.
2) PBDs are associated with a healthier body weight
3) The high fibre content is hugely beneficial to all aspects of health.
4) PBDs are less acid forming and more alkaline thus naturally counteracting the higher acid levels resulting from the kidney failure.
5) PBDs promotes better gut health by increasing the number and diversity of the healthy gut bacteria, which leads to increased production of short chain fatty acids, whilst reducing the bacteria that create compounds such as TMAO and uraemic toxins that are less healthy.
6) PBDs provide a healthier source of protein which comes packages in fibre and unsaturated fatty acids. This is in contrast to animal sources of meat which are devoid of fibre and packaged with saturated fat. Should we be concerned about high levels of potassium and phosphate in plant foods? These nutrients certainly need attention and focus but they really are not as big an issue as once thought and is certainly no longer considered a valid reason for avoiding more plants in the diet. In addition to our factsheet, check out this recent review in the Lancet on management of kidney disease. When it comes to diet and lifestyle, the recommendation is a 'plant dominant, low protein diet'. https://www.thelancet.com/infographics-do/ckd
All our factsheets are at PBHP.UK/factsheets

Who is joining us at VegFest. It is free to attend

Who is joining us at VegFest. It is free to attend so come and meet us and our wonderful members. https://www.vegfest.co.uk/brighton-tickets/

PLANT-BASED DIETS AND BONE HEALTH with @dr.matthew

PLANT-BASED DIETS AND BONE HEALTH with @dr.matthewnagra
Join us on Thursday 6th April (7PM-8PM BST) ) for this FREE CPD/ CME accredited webinar with Dr Matthew Nagra, ND Register for free here OR VIA LINK IN BIO: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/plant-based-diets-and-bone-health-2 This webinar will outline the best ways to nourish your body in a way that helps prevent deterioration of bone health as we age, whilst consuming a plant-based diet. Participants will also understand why some analyses suggest plant-based diets may worsen bone health, as well as how to mitigate those risks.
What will I learn from this webinar? Be able to explain why there are conflicting results in the research evaluating plant-based diets and bone health
Learn how to mitigate the potential risks of a plant-based diet for bone health
Explain which types of physical activity are most effective for improving bone mineral density
CPD + CME accredited for the LM MOC 5 year CME requirement. Recordings for our Members Only. Tag a friend/ colleague who might like to attend below.

This month I cover the emerging role of plant-base

This month I cover the emerging role of plant-based lifestyle medicine for haematological cancers. This coincides with my preparation for the annual British Society of Haematology conference in April, where I will lead two sessions on lifestyle medicine along with fellow plant-based haematologists, Drs. Urvi Shah and Manmit Kaur. Link in bio, stories or shireenkassam.medium.com

WEEKEND READING LIST Nutrition science never st

WEEKEND READING LIST Nutrition science never stops. Here are my top picks. 1) Hot of the press in JAMA, data from 135,199 participants of the UK biobank cohort. Researchers examined the impact of the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 (LE8) on Life Expectancy Free of Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Cancer, and Dementia. The 8 components examined were (1) diet, (2) physical activity, (3) tobacco/nicotine exposure, (4) sleep, (5) body mass index, (6) non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, (7) blood glucose, and (8) blood pressure. The results showed that those with optimal cardiovascular health lived 4-10 years longer free of chronic conditions. The important finding was that this was independent of socioeconomic status, suggesting that disparities in health outcomes can be addressed through supporting the adoption of healthy habits and risk factor modification. 2) Studies using the plant-based diet index have really helped us to understand the impact of both a healthy and unhealthy plant-based diet. This study examined the impact of a plant-based diet on breast cancer risk over 21 years in 65,574 participants. The results showed that adherence to a healthy plant-based diet reduced the risk of BC by 21% but those consuming an unhealthy plant-based diet had a 20% increased risk. Diet quality is therefore extremely important for optimising health outcomes. 3) This study examined the impact of ultra-processed food consumption (UPF) on type 2 diabetes risk in almost 200,000 people. The results showed that not all UPFs are created equal. The increased risk was associated with animal-based products and ready-to-eat mixed dishes. However, cereals, dark and whole-grain breads, packaged sweet and savoury snacks, fruit-based products; and yogurt and dairy-based desserts were associated with a lower risk. Once again, choose wisely! 4) Finally, our diet choices have consequences for planetary health. This study compared a number of popular diet choices in the US including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, paleo, keto, and all other diets. No surprises, that the vegan diet had the lowest environmental impact.

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