A look back at 2020 for Plant-based Health Professionals UK
A look back at 2020 for Plant-based Health Professionals UKIt’s been a difficult year for us all. At PBHP UK we have had to adapt our working accordingly. Despite this we have had an exciting and productive year. These are the highlights. PLANT POWERED EXPO — FEBRUARY...
Processed plant-based meat alternatives: making an informed choice
Processed plant-based meat alternatives: making an informed choice By Lisa Simon, Registered DietitianPhoto source https://www.flickr.com/photos/copa41/1312623057There has been a lot of talk lately over whether we should be eating plant-based meat alternatives due to...
To Baobab or Not?
TO BAOBAB OR NOT? Baobab and Gut Health: Can we learn from the last remaining Hunter-Gatherers? By Dr Sunni PatelBaobab you say. I am sure you have heard of one of the African Tribe ‘superfoods’ to grace our culinary shelves? If you haven’t, do not fear, as this...
Iodine for babies and children: how much do they need?
Iodine for babies and children: how much do they need? by Dr Miriam Martinez-BiargeIodine is a vital nutrient at all ages. Our thyroid gland takes iodine from the blood, combines it with the amino acid tyrosine and makes thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and...
Nutritional aspects during the fourth trimester of pregnancy
Nutritional aspects during the fourth trimester of pregnancy Breaking the Taboo by Rachel Huban. Plant-based Nutritional TherapistThe fourth trimester is the 12 weeks after birth and nutritional insufficiencies can lead to exhaustion. The first 40 days after birth are...
Gut microbiome, immune system and COVID-19
Gut microbiome, immune system and COVID-19 By Despina Marselou Dietitian specialized in autoimmune diseases and chronic inflammation www.feedyourimmunity.comDespite the fact that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is known to attack our respiratory system,...
Is dairy necessary for good health?
Is dairy necessary for good health?The scientific answer to this common nutrition question is simply no. Even the mainstream medical community is communicating this fact in top medical journals. The predominant reason we continue to believe dairy is necessary is due...
Fish and omega-3 fatty acids; the bottom line
Fish and omega-3 fatty acids; the bottom lineThe role of fish in the diet continues to be a topic of scientific study and debate. So, do humans need to eat fish for health? Do I need to eat fish to be healthy? A 100% plant-based or vegan diet is one of the healthiest...
Are vegan diets deficient in choline?
Are vegan diets deficient in choline? In the Summer of 2019, a rather controversial opinion piece about the lower choline content of plant-based diets was published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health. The article suggested that there is a looming...
Oil or no oil; a viewpoint
Oil or no oil; a viewpointThe whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet community are divided on the topic of added oils in the diet. Just to be clear, we are talking about extracted plant oils and not healthy fats found in whole plant foods. What should also be remembered...
How Can People Over 70 Stay Healthy During Self-Isolation?
How Can People Over 70 Stay Healthy During Self-Isolation? Dr Gemma NewmanWe are certainly going through challenging times that were hard to predict. Due to the spread of the virus SARS-Cov-2, which causes the infection Covid-19, we are now, at the time of writing, in...
Eat like a champion!
Eat like a champion! by Shaun Conaghan Email: shaunconaghan@gmail.comInstagram @TheActiveNutritionTeacherAs a teacher, I am both concerned and motivated by the statistic that 60% of Irish people are overweight or obese. This is alarming especially as our chronic...
Ultra-processed plant-based foods
Ultra-processed plant-based foods by Dr Shireen KassamI am probably preaching to the converted, but it is always good to be armed with the evidence. The demand and growth in the plant-based foods market has led to the inevitable abundance of plant-based alternatives...
Does diet impact the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma?
Does diet impact the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma?Authors: Marta Lewandowska, Dagfinn Aune, Doug Bristor, Shireen Kassam. Published in www.ijdrp.org VOL. 1, NO. 1. 2019 Introduction Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is the eleventh commonest cancer globally and the sixth and...
Plant-based diets: the optimal choice for planetary health
Plant-based diets: the optimal choice for planetary healthThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns us about the dire consequences of the projected global warming of 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels, which could happen in less than 12 years time....
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In the media
Going green: the best plant-based alternatives
The Guardian | May 15, 2022
Half of Brits will be vegetarian by 2040
Yahoo Life | May 5, 2022
Should cyclists adopt a plant-based diet?
Cyclist | May 2, 2022
Seven tips for the plant curious by Drs Shireen Kassam & Zahra Kassam authors of Eating Plant-Based
Female First | April 25, 2022
How ditching meat and dairy can help combat climate emergency
Sunday Post | April 22, 2022
Earth Day 2022: 7 ways to reduce your carbon 'foodprint' to save the planet
Yahoo Life | April 21, 2022
The history of free school meals and the changes needed to improve pupils’ nutrition
Food Matters Live | April 1, 2022
Preventing and surviving cancer with healthy lifestyle habits and a plant-based diet
Vegan Food and Living | March 28, 2022
We should all be choosing chickpeas over chicken – this is why
The Independent | March 19, 2022
Doctors call for schools to ditch meat and milk for vegan meals
Joe | March 12, 2022
Doctors call for schools to ditch bacon, sausages and milk on lunch menus
Lincolnshire Live | March 11, 2022
How to tell if food is off by sight and smell
Mail On Sunday | March 10, 2022
Health experts call on school lunches to ditch bacon, sausages and milk
In Your Area | March 10, 2022
Doctors call for schools to ditch bacon, sausages and milk on lunch menus
Wales Online | March 10, 2022
UK schools 'should ban sausages, bacon and milk from menus to keep kids healthy'
Mirror | March 10, 2022
How to tell if food is off by sight and smell
Daily Mail | March 10, 2022
UK schools should ban bacon, sausages and milk to keep children healthy, says doc
The Bharat Express News | March 09, 2022
All UK schools should ban bacon, sausages and milk to keep kids healthy, claims top doc
Daily Star | March 09, 2022
Doctors warn that meat and dairy are ‘bad’ for children’s health, so schools should ban bacon, sausages, and milk
Techno Trenz | March 08, 2022
Ban BACON, sausages and milk from schools, demand doctors who warn meat and dairy is ‘bad’ for kids’ health
The Scottish Sun | March 08, 2022
High cholesterol: The foods that 'trap cholesterol particles' to lower levels
The Express | February 19, 2022
Everything you need to know about potato milk, the newest dairy alternative
The Independent | February 12, 2022
Best vegan protein powders to help a healthy plant-based lifestyle
Evening Standard | February 11, 2022
How adopting plant-based diets can ease the symptoms of chronic migraines
Vegan Food & Living | February 4, 2022
High cholesterol: Four key factors you might not realise contribute to 'silent killer'
The Express | February 5, 2022
Vegans in the Gym
The Green Bee | February 1, 2022
Vegan protein: your complete guide to getting enough in your diet, if you’re plant-based
Marie Claire | January 31, 2022
Cancer: The popular January diet that could cut your risk of developing cancer by 19%
The Express | January 8, 2022
NHS Could ‘Save’ Over £30 Billion If The UK Went Vegan, Says Doctor
Plant Based News | January 7, 2022
IndyEats goes live for Veganuary expert panel event
The Independent | January 7, 2022
NHS ‘would save £30,000,000,000’ if everyone went vegan
Europe Breaking News | January 6, 2022
NHS ‘would save £30,000,000,000’ if everyone went vegan
Metro | January 6, 2022
Health and lifestyle experts for your Veganuary features
Response Source | January 6, 2022
How to be a healthy vegan: plant-based health tips
Live Frankly | January 4, 2022
It took a car crash to turn my health around
The Telegraph | January 3, 2022
Veganuary: 4 things you should know before switching to a plant-based diet
The Express | December 30, 2021
Man loses 20kg after Netflix documentary changes his life - 'now my body thrives'
The Express | December 8, 2021
Is a vegan diet healthy?
Vegan Food & Living | November 25, 2021
Best vegan protein powder
Msnbctv | November 19, 2021
What does the evidence say about vegan diets in children? - Rapid Response
BMJ | November 15, 2021
What are the benefits of a whole food plant based diet?
Vegan Food & Living | November 12, 2021
Dairy Increases Risk of Prostate Cancer. What to Eat to Lower Your Risk
The Beet | November 9, 2021
It’s time for healthcare professionals to demand a plant-based food system
BJGP Life | November 4, 2021
Staggering chart exposes how much greenhouse gas comes from our FOOD
The Express | November 3, 2021
Bracknell people take on healthy food challenge for TV doc
Bracknell News | November 1, 2021
What to eat during cancer chemotherapy to avoid weight loss from malnutrition
South China Morning Post | October 19, 2021
Letter to the Guardian editor re: article 'Food myths busted : dairy, salt and steak may be good for you after all'
Mick Walter & Shireen Kassam | October 9, 2021
How to support a child who wants to go vegan
The Independent | September 24, 2021
Doctors Urge UK Government To Add Dairy-Free Milk To Programs For Disadvantaged Families
Plant Based News | August 22, 2021
Foods for vegans: 93 shop-bought foods that are actually vegan
Good to Know | August 10, 2021
How a whole food plant-based diet can make you healthier and happier, and may even reduce the risk of severe Covid-19 infection
South China Morning Post | August 7, 2021
Easy ways to cut down on your meat consumption and fight food waste
The Independent | August 2, 2021
How to make your business more eco-friendly
Metro | July 27, 2021
How the Tories' NHS Overhaul Would Affect You
Vice | July 22, 2021
Salt tax: just how dangerous is eating salt every day?
The Stylist | July, 2021
How using herbs can help boost your energy and immune system
The Stylist | July, 2021
Taking root: how a fresh approach to nutrition is tackling heart disease amongst South Asian populations
Oxford Academic | June 30, 2021
Football’s Jesse Lingard on embracing more plant-based meals
The Independent | June 23, 2021
How can you live more sustainably? Five experts share their tips
CNBC | June 23, 2021
This is how to transition easily to a plant-based diet
The Independent | May 22, 2021
Why family doctors should support patients to remove red meat from the diet
BJGPLife | May 17, 2021
About Plant Based Health Professionals
Plant Powered Planet | May, 2021
Sixty King's College Hospital Staff Members Join ‘No Meat May’
Southwark News | May 14, 2021
How to transition from a vegetarian to a vegan diet
Vegan Food & Living | May 14, 2021
The Nutritionist’s Guide To Transitioning From Vegetarian To Vegan
VeganLifeMag.com | May 11, 2021
60 Senior Staff At Major UK Hospital Ditch Meat And Fish In Sustainability Drive
plantbasednews.org | May 9, 2021
Two thirds of Brits would ‘rather die early than give up meat’
metro.co.uk | May 2, 2021
One in 10 Young British Men Would Rather Go To Jail Than Stop Eating Meat
Sustain Health | Apr 29, 2021
1 In 10 Young British Men Would Rather Go To Jail Than Stop Eating Meat, Survey Finds
Plant Based News | Apr 29, 2021
UK Government Faces Legal Challenge Over Factory Farming Due To Pandemic Threat
Plant Based News | Apr 27, 2021
Children’s TV Show Drops Anti-Meat Campaign After Outrage From Farmers
Vegan Life | Apr 16, 2021
New study links red meat consumption with heart disease
Daily Mail Online | Apr 15, 2021
How veganism aligns with my ethics as a medical doctor
Futurenromal.org.uk. | Apr 4, 2021
A simple prescription for healing chronic disease
Open Access Govt. | Mar 25, 2021
Vegan doctors create UK's first plant-based healthcare service
Yahoo | Mar 19, 2021
Nutritionist Slams ‘This Morning’ For Claiming Horse Milk Has ‘Endless Health Benefits’
Plant Based News | Mar 18, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Health Professionals Cook Vegan Food On Major TV Show
Plant Based News | Mar 12, 2021
International Women's Day 2021: Pass it Forward
Just Entrepreneurs | Mar 8, 2021
International Women’s Day 2021: Inspirational Women to celebrate
FRUK | Mar 7, 2021
Nationwide Campaign Calls On UK Councils To Create ‘Plant-Based Schools’
Plant Based News | Mar 3, 2021
Doctors Answer Most Asked Question: Is Vegan Junk Food Healthy?
Plant Based News | Feb 8, 2021
Fitness hangovers: why do you feel so bad after working out?
The Mirror | Feb 1, 2021
Doctor who turned down radiotherapy believes plant based diet keeps her cancer free
The Mirror | Feb 1, 2021
The Difference Between Being Plant-Based And Vegan – And Why It Matters
the-breakdown.co.uk | Feb, 2021
Food for thought with Rohini Bajekal
asian-voice.com | Dec 29, 2020
The beginner's guide to following a plant-based diet
netdoctor.co.uk | Dec 30, 2020
How to Help Patients Transition to a Healthy and Sustainable Plant-Based Diet
BJGPlife.com | Dec 30, 2020
Response to media article on blood tests for vegan pupils at the Cheltenham Ladies’ College
Daily Mail | Oct 13, 2020
Will you lose weight on a plant-based diet?
bbc.co.uk | October 2020
Six simple lifestyle changes which could help you feel better and live longer
mirror.co.uk | Mar 30, 2020
Over 100 doctors call for tax on junk food to handle obesity epidemic
metro.co.uk | May 27, 2020
Doctors urge UK to go vegan to avoid future pandemic
metro.co.uk | May 22, 2020
Cancer-Causing Processed Meat Should Not Be Served In Hospitals, Says Doctor
Plant Based News | May 22, 2020
'There's An Urgent Need To Reduce Meat Consumption Globally For Human Health' Says Doctor
Plant Based News | May 18, 2020
Plant-based diets could prevent a future pandemic say doctors
UK Doctors Say 'Stop Eating Meat To Help Prevent Health Crises Like COVID-19'
NHS Staff Were Right To Criticize Free Donuts: Healthy Food Is More Crucial Than Ever
Plant Based News | May 4, 2020
Doctors criticize Belgian authorities for wanting to criminalize vegan diets for kids
by Dr Martinez-Biarge | Jul 10, 2019
The gut health pitfalls to avoid on a vegan diet
by Dr Alan Desmond | Mar 6, 2019
Rebuttal against Dr Malhotra's statement regarding vegetarian diets
by Shireen Kassam | Mar 4, 2019
The BDA affirms that a well-planned vegan diet can "support healthy living in people of all ages"
by BDA News | Aug 7, 2017