Benefits of eating more beans

Benefits of eating more beans

Benefits of eating more beans By Isabelle Sadler, Research Assistant at Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Beans are among the most underrated foods in the typical UK diet. They’re affordable, versatile, packed with nutrition, and can form the basis of many...
Plant-based diets for maintaining a healthy weight

Plant-based diets for maintaining a healthy weight

Plant-based diets for maintaining a healthy weight By Dr Shireen Kassam, Director of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Plant-based diets are a great way to maintain a healthy weight, and in doing so, can lead to significant reductions in the risk of chronic...
Diet, lifestyle and brain health

Diet, lifestyle and brain health

Diet, lifestyle and brain health By Dr Shireen Kassam, Director Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Cognitive impairment refers to a decline in brain function, including forgetfulness, poor concentration and difficulty making decisions, which can then lead on to...
Everything you need to know about soya and health

Everything you need to know about soya and health

Everything you need to know about soya and health By Isabelle Sadler, PBHP UK Research Assistant, MSc Nutrition Student Introduction Soya has been part of the human diet for thousands of years, with records suggesting it was first consumed in China more than 2,000...
The Mediterranean diet: how does it compare to a plant-based diet?

The Mediterranean diet: how does it compare to a plant-based diet?

The Mediterranean diet: how does it compare to a plant-based diet? By Dr Shireen Kassam, Director of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK The Mediterranean diet is one of the most well-researched dietary patterns in the medical literature and is universally considered...
Low-carb plant-based diet – what to eat?

Low-carb plant-based diet – what to eat?

Low-carb plant-based diet – what to eat? By Dr Shireen Kassam, Director of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK The ideal macronutrient combination for a healthy diet remains hotly debated, However, there are different ways to achieve a high quality diet. The...