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What about the Mediterranean diet? Isn’t that a healthy way of eating?
What about the Mediterranean diet? Isn’t that a healthy way of eating?Extract from the book Eating Plant-Based, Scientific Answers to Your Nutrition Questions (updated version Jan 2023) By Dr Shireen Kassam and Dr Zahra Kassam Yes, this is correct. The Mediterranean...
A look back at 2022 for Plant-Based Health Professionals UK
A look back at 2022 for Plant-Based Health Professionals UKIt has been a challenging year for a number of reasons. Despite this, we have had a busy and productive year furthering our mission to promote whole food plant-based nutrition for individual and planetary...
Plant Based on a Budget
Plant Based on a Budget Faith Cavalli, Nutritionist and Personal TrainerOctober 2022Eating a plant-based diet does not have to be expensive. With the post-pandemic rise in cost of living, keeping food costs as low as possible whilst maintaining a high-quality diet is...
Diet and prostate cancer
Diet and prostate cancerThe prostate is a walnut-sized gland that sits behind the bladder and in front of the rectum and secretes fluid into semen. Prostate cancer (PC) is the most common cancer in men in the UK. There are different stages of PC, all arising from a...
Plant-based diets for the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes
Plant-based diets for the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetesType 2 diabetes, which accounts for around 90% of cases of diabetes, is now at epidemic proportions. According to Diabetes UK, 1 in 10 people in the UK over the age of 40 now has type 2 diabetes, and...
A focus on planetary health
A focus on planetary health, 4th September 2022This week I am preparing my talk at the Doctors for Extinction Rebellion Festival of Resistance on September 11th 2022 The climate crisis is a health crisis and our food choices matter. Without addressing food production...
Plant-based diets and bone health
Plant-based diets and bone health by Shireen KassamBone health needs special consideration on a plant-based diet. Bone health is an important consideration when consuming a plant-based diet. A healthy diet and lifestyle are fundamental for preventing osteoporosis...
Supporting a Children’s Nursery in the transition to a Plant-Based Menu
Supporting a Children’s Nursery in the transition to a Plant-Based Menu by Ailsa McHardyAs a Paediatric Dietitian, a mum and a huge believer in the benefits of plant-based eating at all ages, I was delighted to be approached last year by a children’s nursery in Essex...
The power of a plant-based lifestyle in managing migraines
The power of a plant-based lifestyle in managing migraines by Tania Shukla, final year medical student at the University of Edinburgh Connect on LinkedinImage by RitaE from PixabayIntroduction Even though it is, in effect, “all in their head”, migraine sufferers will...
Diet, lifestyle and brain health
Diet, lifestyle and brain healthBy Shireen Kassam Cognitive impairment refers to a decline in brain function, including forgetfulness, poor concentration and difficulty making decisions, which can then lead on to dementia. The most common types of dementia are...
Why two sisters and cancer doctors wrote a book on plant-based diets
Why two sisters and cancer doctors wrote a book on plant-based dietsBy Shireen Kassam and Zahra KassamIt may seem an unlikely topic for two cancer doctors to write about. Yet for us, after adopting a plant-based diet nearly a decade ago, it felt like the obvious book...
Expert Tips from the PBHP team on How to Thrive on a Plant-Based Diet
Expert Tips from the PBHP team on How to Thrive on a Plant-Based DietTop tips from the team at Plant Based Health Professionals UK Perhaps you have just finished Veganuary and want to know how sustain a healthy plant-based diet in the long-term. Or maybe you’re...
Eating Eggs. An extract from the book Eating Plant-Based. Scientific Answers to Your Nutrition Questions
Eating eggs By Dr. Shireen Kassam and Dr. Zahra Kassam Eggs are a healthy source of protein, aren’t they? It is common to hear that eggs are a healthy protein source. This stems from the fact that egg whites provide a source of ‘complete’ protein and that this comes...
A look back at 2021 for Plant-Based Health Professionals UK
A look back at 2021 for Plant-Based Health Professionals UKThis iconic picture by Jo-Anne McArthur, winner of the COP26 photography competition, is a fitting backdrop for highlighting the work we do at PBHP UK. Without considering the health of the planet and other...
What benefits can you expect from adopting a healthy vegan or plant-based diet?
What benefits can you expect from adopting a healthy vegan or plant-based diet? by Dr Laura FreemanAs we approach the New Year and another Veganuary, many people will be considering their diet choices. The New Year is always a time to take on some new healthy habits...
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