Diet, lifestyle and prostate cancer
Diet, lifestyle and prostate cancer Introduction The 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...
Should I wear a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to track my blood sugar?
Should I wear a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to track my blood sugar? By Rohini Bajekal, Nutritionist (MSc), Co-Author of Living PCOS Free and Communications Lead at PBHP UK Blood sugar monitoring has become a recent trend, especially among influencers and a host...
Plant-based eating for older adults
Plant-based eating for older adults By Sandra Hood, RD and Dr Shireen Kassam As more people adopt a plant-based diet (PBD), it is important to consider the nutritional adequacy for older adults, especially since people over 65 years of age represent nearly 20% of the...
Plant-based diets and bone health
Plant-based diets and bone health Bone health needs special consideration on a plant-based diet by Dr Shireen Kassam Bone health is an important consideration when consuming a plant-based diet. A healthy diet and lifestyle are fundamental for preventing osteoporosis...