Can Your Diet Be Healthy And Good For The Planet?

Can Your Diet Be Healthy And Good For The Planet?

Can Your Diet Be Healthy And Good For The Planet? by Dr Shireen Kassam Diet-related diseases are at an all-time high and the latest IPCC report on climate change has been called a ‘code red for humanity’. These two issues are intimately related. Our food system is at...
Diet or exercise? Which is best for weight loss

Diet or exercise? Which is best for weight loss

Diet or exercise? Which is best for weight loss by Dr Sue Kenneally We all know that in order to lose weight we need to use more calories than we consume, which ultimately means either eating less or moving more, or preferably in combination. We also know that telling...
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 Sue Kenneally Low carbohydrate diets are attracting a lot of publicity and a large following from the general public currently. There seems to be an ongoing debate both in the medical literature and at conferences...
Plant-based Diet And Energy Density

Plant-based Diet And Energy Density

Plant-based Diet And Energy Density by Dr Sue Kenneally What is energy density and why is it important? Energy density means the amount of energy per weight of food, so think number of calories per mouthful or per pound.  A high energy density diet tends to lead to...
Do humans need meat for good health?

Do humans need meat for good health?

Do humans need meat for good health? by Dr Shireen Kassam 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. We can eat a range of foods and therefore have a...
The Health Benefits of Nuts and Seeds

The Health Benefits of Nuts and Seeds

The Health Benefits of Nuts and Seeds by Natalie Peckett, PhD student & 4th year medical student Nuts and seeds are often a fundamental part of a plant-based diet, typically incorporated as a non-animal source of protein and unsaturated fats. In addition to this,...