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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...

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 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 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...

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 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 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 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 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 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 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...

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...