In a Nutshell: The Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Podcast

Never too late: strong bones eating plants, with Emily Angus R.D.

In this episode, we’re joined by Emily Angus R.D. to explore the science behind bone health and plant-based diets. Emily has a background in NHS clinical and renal dietet

Low carb AND plant-based?

In this week's nugget, Daisy and Clare highlight that it is possible to eat a low carb diet as a plant-based eater. That is, should you want to. If you'd like to support

Tried & Tested: Low-Carb Keto to Plant-Based in Diabetes, with Drew Harrisberg

In A Nutshell is back! We are delighted to bring you season seven of the podcast, starting with a truly inspiring guest, Drew Harrisberg, an exercise physiologist, sports

Performance longevity: in it for the long game, with Dr Sharon McDowell-Larsen & Dr Regan Stiegmann.

How do you stay healthy, strong and performing at your best- not just this year, but for decades to come? In this episode of The Nutshell, we welcome two leaders in life

Can bran flakes survive nutrient profiling?

This week’s nugget leaves wholefoods behind as we look at food regulations affecting the marketing of some of the UK's most popular foods. We explain how recent updating

Giving animals the space to be wild: the missing link in pandemic prevention, with Esme Wheeler

When we think about pandemic prevention, we may think about vaccines, surveillance and emergency preparedness. But what if the most effective way to prevent the next pand

Zoonoses: an explainer

If you've ever felt the need to nod seriously when zoonoses are mentioned, but had the thought 'I'll look that up later', then this week's nugget could be for you. We're

When the UPF label doesn't tell the whole story:plant-based meat alternatives with Ginny Messina, RD

In this episode, we are joined by registered dietitian and public health nutritionist Ginny Messina, MPH, RD, one of the most respected voices in plant-based nutrition.

More evidence sticking to lifestyle recommendations aids cancer survival: a UK cohort

A study published at the end of May provides more evidence that adherence to lifestyle recommendations endorsed by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institu

Beyond brushing: why oral health deserves a seat at the wellness table, with Elizabeth Peters

When we think about oral health, most of us think about brushing, flossing, and avoiding cavities. But what if the health of your mouth could influence your overall healt

Have you met your matcha?

Can we boost our health with a beverage? In this week's nugget we ask whether the green powder that is matcha is worth our attention. Can it perhaps help with attention (

Building brain health: reducing dementia risk through lifestyle, with Dr Ayesha Sherzai, M.D.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Ayesha Sherzai MD, neurologist, researcher, and co-author of The 30 Day Alzheimer’s Solution, to explore one of the most important que

The great seed oil conspiracy

In this week's nugget we are back to evidence-based myth busting! So, the American dietary guidelines favour olive oil, butter, and beef tallow. And urge caution on seed

Cycles of change: from plant-based athlete to climate advocate, with Kate Strong

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Strong - multiple record-breaking cyclist, age-group World Champion triathlete, climate-activist adventurer, motivational speaker,

Oat milk, friend or foe?

Oat milk has enjoyed growing popularity in recent years. Despite a flurry of questions around its healthfulness, this is a plant milk generally accepted for its taste, an

Investing in heart health: cholesterol and the Portfolio diet, with Dr David Jenkins MD, PhD, DSc

In this episode we are joined by Dr. David Jenkins, MD, PhD, DSc, a globally recognised leader in nutrition science, research and metabolic health. Dr Jenkins is best kn

Calcium: beyond plant milk

This week the hosts of In a Nutshell ask an important question. Can you get enough calcium on a plant-based diet without fortified foods? And even if you can, do you have

Dirty washing: when sustainability claims in advertising aren't so clean, with Nicola Wilks

In episode 8 of this season we discuss the food industry's role in green washing, health washing, and welfare washing.   Nicola Wilks from Adfree Cities describes how ad

Iron and phytates: strange bedfellows?

This week a listener question has prompted us to discuss iron absorption and the effect of anti-nutrients. In particular, do phytates and oxalates in plant foods put us a

Eat more, lose weight: protein, fibre, and the GLP-1 connection, with Soraya Pineda RD

In this episode we’re joined by registered dietitian Soraya Pineda, to explore the science of weight loss, satiety, and appetite regulation. Soraya has extensive experie