#89 Preventing The Next Pandemic (Part 1 of 2). Antimicrobial Resistance with Professor Dame Sally Davies

I invite good friend and fellow medic, Doctor Anita Mitra to talk about the concept of eating the rainbow. What does this mean? What benefits do plants actually give us? How phytochemicals could be important in measuring in the future (alongside vitamins and minerals) as well as actionable tips for how you can eat more colours right now. We talk about:What is a phytochemical?Why do plants have different colours and smells?The difference between micronutrients and phytochemicalsWhat is plant hormesis?The benefits of consuming plant chemicals, spices and herbs with specific reference to popular spices turmeric and matcha teaYou can find my lovely guest @gynaegeek, www.gynaegeek.com.Don't forget you can get my cookbooks The Doctor's Kitchen and The Doctor's Kitchen: Eat To Beat Illness are available now.Instagram: @doctorskitchenWebsite: www.thedoctorskitchen.com YouTube: The Doctor's Kitchen Twitter: @doctorskitchenMusic: Canals by Jaokim Karud from the Chillhop Essentials Summer 2016 collection. Used under Creative Commons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Jun 201829min

I invite fellow colleague and friend Dr Chatterjee to talk about a fascinating subject that he has an amazing amount of experience in - Diabetes.We chat about:We explain what diabetes isWhat factors influence the conditionWe introduce simple interventions for this problemsHow what we eat as well as sleep and how we move can have an impact on a variety of medical problemsIt spans further than just sugar control and further than just our plates.Eating for diabetes is an important consideration in endocrine health and really we’ll be talking about much more than just ‘eating’Follow Rangan on Twitter @drchatterjeeuk, Instagram @drchatterjee and at www.drchatterjee.com.The Doctor's Kitchen cookbook is out now. Order you copy here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Jun 20181h 12min

Dr Rupy is back with a brand new series of The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast. Subscribe to get the latest episode weekly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Mai 20182min

Sleep is one of the most important activities of daily living so on this episode I invite sleep medicine expert Dr Michael Farquhar to discuss the impact of eating (and what time we eat) on sleep quality.We also delve into a discussion about fasting, the effect of poor sleep on health (particularly shift workers) and why defining when you choose to eat could have health benefits. We round up with actionable tips on how you can ‘Eat on Time’ every day.We talk about:What happens when we sleep, what are the mechanisms, do we still not know why we sleepHow eating can positively or negatively affect our sleep patternDoes it affect circadian rhythm? Cortisol, melatonin, NoradrenalinWhat kind of hormonal effects do we see when we sleep?How long does it take to reset the clockFasting:What is fasting?Different types of fasting that are most popularAre we meant to fast from an evolutionary point of view?What happens during a fast at a physiological level and will the effects be different depending on the person fasting?Health effects of fastingWhy is fasting becoming popular?Why constant eating could be harmful and related to lifestyle diseasesHow to fast responsibly and what things to look out for if you do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Des 201731min

My guest on this really fun episode is one of the most knowledgeable nutrition experts in the UK.He’s written his own book on digestive health, co-authored chapters in textbooks on cardiovascular health and has worked as clinical lead for education in a number of institutions.We have a chat about plant focused diets, the actual similarities between all dietary strategies available and the bigger picture for most of the population which is to EAT MORE PLANTS.We talk about:Diet types including Paleo, Vegan, Atkins and Mediterranean - and their similaritiesWhy diets largely consistent of plants are the healthiestStudies that demonstrate protection against major diseasesResearch into Mediterranean dietInclusion of meat in dietsIs red meat harmfulWhat should I be eating?Should I become Vegetarian or Vegan for health reasons?Inclusion of dairy in dietsPlant based protein and inclusion in diet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Des 201725min

Today's show features my good friend Gut health researcher Dr Megan Rossi from Kings College London who has a specialist interest in the gut.We discuss what gut health refers to, the microbes lining our digestive system and what effects these have on general health.In essence the perfect person to give us the lowdown on gut health and what we need to be doing.We talk about:What’s the deal with gut health, is it a real thing and should you be botheredAn introduction to the microbiome – the population of microbes that live in and around our bodies, largely concentrated in our large intestinesA whistle stop tour through the research that lead to the microbiomeWhat types of microbes are there?The difference in microbe populations and associations with diseasesWhat are the the future applications of microbiome focused treatments in emergency, community care and autoimmune diseaseTesting our microbiomeHow fibre, rather than protein, is actually much more lacking in dietsHow to spot fibre on the supermarket shelves and where to get sourcesKey ways of enhancing your diet including additional fibre rich foods, approach to medication and lifestyle factorsYou can find Megan @guthealthdoctor on Instagram and at https://www.drmeganrossi.com/In my book there is a whole section on fibre plus I teach you more about the science behind gut health as well as lots of delicious recipes! amzn.to/2yHihb5Insta: @doctors_kitchenwww.thedoctorskitchen.comYouTube: The Doctor's KitchenTwitter: @doctors_kitchenMusic: Canals by Jaokim Karud from the Chillhop Essentials Summer 2016 collection. Used under Creative Commons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Des 201728min

I invite Public health researcher from the “WHO collaboration centre for public health training and education at Imperial College London”, Alexandra Swaka to discuss the concept of eating more whole foods. What does eating 'whole' actually mean? Are there clear health benefits for eating more whole foods? Could this be the answer to our public health crisis of lifestyle disease as well as actionable tips for how you can eat more 'whole' every day.We discuss the concept of eating more whole foods. What does eating whole actually mean?Are there clear health benefits for eating more whole foods? Could this be the answer to our public health crisis of lifestyle disease as well as some actionable tips for how you can eat more ‘whole’; every day.We talk about:What does eating whole actually mean?What are the benefits of eating less processed and convenience foods?SupplementsWhy convenience food is not always the bestHealth powders, sprinkles, bars, juices, smoothies, teas - are they beneficial?What alternatives are just as good if not BETTER than the expensive stuff?Fibre and micronutrient contentHow do we do this on a budget?Preparing food from scratch and easy time saving hacksWhat is the difference between eating Whole cooked vs Raw?To food prep or not to food prep?You can find the amazing Alexandra Swaka @alexandra.swaka on Instagram and more about her work at Imperial https://www.imperial.ac.uk/school-public-health/primary-care-and-public-health/teaching/whocc/ In my cookbook I teach you a multitude of ways to cook whole foods and explain the benefits of them too! amzn.to/2yHihb5Insta: @doctorskitchen www.thedoctorskitchen.com YouTube: The Doctor's Kitchen Twitter: @doctorskitchenMusic: Canals by Jaokim Karud from the Chillhop Essentials Summer 2016 collection. Used under Creative Commons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Des 201731min

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30 Nov 20172min