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

Clare Day and Daisy Lund
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  • Nutrition

This podcast is hosted by NHS GP's, Dr Clare Day and Dr Daisy Lund who will take you through all things health and plant based. They are both experienced clinicians with an interest in plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and a passion to share nutritional education with colleagues and the general public. But they don't do this alone. Episodes have interviews with experts within the field of plant-based nutrition, bringing the most up to date evidence-based information in an accessible way, all while sharing tips and recipes on plant-based eating to improve your health and wellbeing.

  1. 22h ago

    Coming home to roost: what we get wrong about chicken, with Dr. Matthew Nagra and Oakem Kyne.

    Chicken has a reputation for being a healthy meat. But is that reputation deserved?  And what are we missing when we look at chicken purely through the lens of nutrition? In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Matthew Nagra, who specialises in evidence based nutrition, and Oakem Kyne, a researcher investigating the links between intensive poultry production, pathogen evolution and antimicrobial resistance. Matthew discusses his recently published substitution analysis, suggesting that while replacing red or processed meat with poultry may offer some benefits, replacing meat with plant foods such as legumes and whole grains may offer greater cardiovascular and metabolic benefits. We then widen the lens with Oakem Kyne, investigating how intensive poultry farming is influencing the evolution and spread of Campylobacter jejuni. The research provides striking evidence of how the expansion of industrial chicken production has reshaped the ecology of this human pathogen, with implications for antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases. So, is chicken really the healthy choice we’ve been led to believe? And what happens when billions of birds are raised in intensive systems? Join us as we ask what we get wrong about chicken, and whether the way we produce it could come home to roost. Studies Discussed: https://www.academia.edu/3067-1345/3/3/10.20935/AcadNutr8436 https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.2609969123https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2026-07-24-study-finds-that-industrial-chicken-farms-are-accelerating-the-spread-of-a-major If you'd like to support our work and be part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future please join the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK following the link below: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membership You don't have to be a health care professional to join, but by doing so you’re not only supporting our work, you'll be improving your own health;  with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.

    Coming home to roost: what we get wrong about chicken, with Dr. Matthew Nagra and Oakem Kyne.

  2. Oct 21

    GLP-1s and plant-based eating: making the fit

    In this week's nugget we are talking about weight loss injections, otherwise known as GLP-1s. Should you find yourself using these medications as a weight loss aid, we can report that a plant-based diet will complement this decision perfectly.  And if you won't take our word for it, there's also a guide from our friends at Proveg which sets out how you can be sure you are getting enough protein and fibre, and all the other important nutrients. https://proveg.org/glp-1-therapy/ Other references for this episode: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-026-02088-1 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12325-026-03750-w https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-026-02118-y   As a member of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK you are supporting our work and are part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future. If you haven't yet, please do join us following the link below: ⁠⁠https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membership⁠⁠  You don't have to be a health care professional to join, but by doing so you’re not only supporting our work, you'll be improving your own health. With membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.

  3. Oct 14

    Food fights and diet wars: making sense of nutrition evidence with Dr. Christopher Gardner

    In episode 4 of season 7, we’re joined by Dr. Christopher Gardner, Professor of Medicine and Director of Nutrition Studies at Stanford University.  Dr Gardner has spent decades researching nutrition, including leading clinical trials exploring some of the most controversial and confusing questions in nutrition science. He shares his perspective on some of the biggest questions in nutrition today, including protein, ultra-processed foods, seed oils, dietary patterns and what makes healthy eating sustainable in the real world. The conversation also explores an important question for anyone working in nutrition and healthcare: how do we communicate the evidence clearly and effectively in an environment increasingly crowded with misinformation and conflicting nutrition messages? In his new book, Food Sense: What to Eat and Why, Dr Gardner draws on his experience of nutrition research to offer an accessible guide to understanding the evidence, with practical advice and recipes along the way. You can order your copy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/food-sense-what-to-eat-and-why-christopher-gardner/a5544ee91d56052b If you'd like to support our work and be part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future please join the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK following the link below: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membership You don't have to be a health care professional to join, but by doing so you’re not only supporting our work, you'll be improving your own health;  with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.

  4. Oct 7 ·  Bonus

    Plant-Based Health Professionals in action

    This week's nugget is a whistlestop tour of all the work that Plant-Based Health Professionals UK do. As a member you are supporting our work and are part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future. If you haven't yet, please do join the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK following the link below:  ⁠⁠https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membership⁠⁠  You don't have to be a health care professional to join, but by doing so you’re not only supporting our work, you'll be improving your own health. With membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see. The 21 day plant-based challenge: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/21-day-challenge .

  5. Sep 30

    No pressure: lifestyle medicine to address hypertension, with Dr. Emma Copsey

    High blood pressure is one of the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke. On this episode of In A Nutshell, we’re joined by Dr Emma Copsey, Consultant Cardiologist, to discuss what role nutrition and other non-pharmacological lifestyle approaches can play in preventing and managing hypertension. We discuss what causes high blood pressure and how factors including diet, physical activity, weight, sleep and stress can influence risk. Whether you’re a healthcare professional or simply interested in cardiovascular prevention and lifestyle medicine, this episode explores ways to broaden our approach to preventing and managing blood pressure for better health outcomes. Blood pressure monitors discussed:https://bihs.org.uk/blood_pressure_technology/find_a_professional_bp_monitor.aspxStudies discussed:https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1511939https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01028-6/abstracthttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40592949/https://nutrition.bmj.com/content/early/2026/05/04/bmjnph-2025-001449 https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/nut-consumption-and-the-risk-of-hypertension-a-systematic-review-and-dose-response-metaanalysis-of-prospective-studies/F598AFD9FD35B00A41A428C9D65F2C14 Previous nugget episode on whole grains:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-grains-no-gains-the-whole-story-on-cutting/id1694154034?i=1000728175430 PBHP Resources:https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Hypertension-FS-240703.pdfhttps://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/plant-based-diets-for-the-prevention-and-treatment-of-cardiovascular-diseaseshttps://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/plant-power-soy-and-legumes-connected-to-lower-hypertension-risk To buy tickets for NLMC Live:https://nlmc.org.uk/nlmc-2026/nlmc26-live/ Marry me chickpeas!https://www.noracooks.com/marry-me-chickpeas/

    No pressure: lifestyle medicine to address hypertension, with Dr. Emma Copsey

  6. Sep 23

    Pack your protein powder, and other tips to enjoy your mountain trek

    In this week's nugget two of our PBHP members, LJ Smith and Amy Roach, reflect on the highs and lows of trekking up Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp, and importantly, on how to optimise your enjoyment with plant-based fuelling. If you'd like to support our work and be part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future please join the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK following the link below:  ⁠⁠https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membership⁠⁠ You don't have to be a health care professional to join, but by doing so you’re not only supporting our work, you'll be improving your own health;  with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.

  7. Sep 16

    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 dietetics and joined The Vegan Society in 2024, where she focuses on providing evidence-based nutrition information about plant based diets. We discuss the nutrients that matter for maintaining healthy bones, as well as the important role of physical activity among other lifestyle factors. We also tackle one of the biggest questions surrounding dietary patterns and bone health: could eating a vegan diet alter your fracture risk? We discuss the findings from the EPIC-Oxford study, why they attracted attention, and why interpreting the evidence requires a degree of nuance. Finally, Emily shares some practical advice on what a bone-friendly plant-based diet actually looks like, and what she likes to eat for lunch! So have a listen today - we are available on all the usual podcast platforms, and don't forget to share the episode with a friend. Resources : https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/plant-based-diets-and-bone-health https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/is-dairy-necessary-for-good-health https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/getting-calcium-on-a-plant-based-diet-everything-you-need-to-know https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/a-guide-to-plant-based-milks-alternative-milks https://www.vegansociety.com/resources/nutrition-and-health/bone-health https://www.vegansociety.com/resources/nutrition-and-health/nutrients/calcium To get NLMC tickets: https://nlmc.org.uk/ If you'd like to support our work and be part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future please join the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK following the link below:https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membershipYou don't have to be a health care professional to join, but by doing so you’re not only supporting our work, you'll be improving your own health;  with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.

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

  8. Sep 9

    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 our work and be part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future please join the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK following the link below:  ⁠https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membership⁠ You don't have to be a health care professional to join, but by doing so you’re not only supporting our work, you'll be improving your own health;  with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.References: Jenkins DJ, Wong JM, Kendall CW, Esfahani A, Ng VW, Leong TC, Faulkner DA, Vidgen E, Greaves KA, Paul G, Singer W. The effect of a plant-based low-carbohydrate ("Eco-Atkins") diet on body weight and blood lipid concentrations in hyperlipidemic subjects. Arch Intern Med. 2009 Jun 8;169(11):1046-54. doi: 10.1001/archinternmed.2009.115. Erratum in: Arch Intern Med. 2009 Sep 14;169(16):1490. PMID: 19506174.https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/low-carb-plant-based-diet-what-to-eat

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This podcast is hosted by NHS GP's, Dr Clare Day and Dr Daisy Lund who will take you through all things health and plant based. They are both experienced clinicians with an interest in plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and a passion to share nutritional education with colleagues and the general public. But they don't do this alone. Episodes have interviews with experts within the field of plant-based nutrition, bringing the most up to date evidence-based information in an accessible way, all while sharing tips and recipes on plant-based eating to improve your health and wellbeing.

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