Do humans need meat for good health?
Do humans need meat for good health? by Dr Shireen Kassam and Michael Metoudi, RD The simple answer to this question is a definite NO! and these are the reasons why. What our ancestors have taught us? Humans are opportunistic omnivores. This means we can eat a range...
Diet and lifestyle strategies for cancer prevention
Diet and lifestyle strategies for cancer prevention By Dr Shireen Kassam, Consultant Haematologist and Lifestyle Medicine Physician Cancer rates continue to rise and result in almost one in six deaths globally. In the UK, one in two people will develop cancer during...
Are plant-based meat alternatives healthy?
Are plant-based meat alternatives healthy? By Isabelle Sadler, PBHP UK Research Assistant, MSc Nutrition Student They may be made from real plants, but plant-based meat alternatives are often processed far beyond looking like them. So, how do they really affect our...
Food for your mood
Food for your mood by Rosemary Martin, Registered Dietitian We often talk about awareness, stigma, and different ways to support mental health, but how often does the conversation include nutrition? Most of us are aware that what we eat has a major impact on our...