Beste Doctors Kitchen podcaster (2025)

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#287 Fussy Eaters, Weaning & How to Foster Healthy Eating Habits in Children with Charlotte Stirling-Reed 1:37:13

6d ago1:37:13

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Feeding children can feel like a minefield. When should you start weaning, what should you start with, how to handle fussy eaters, and whether certain foods should be avoided altogether? In this episode with Charlotte Stirling-Reed, we’re diving into the science and practicalities of feeding babies, toddlers, and beyond to help parents feel more co…

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#286 Why looking at your Poo is key to understanding your health with Dr Emily Leeming 1:54:34

13d ago1:54:34

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What is your gut trying to tell you? It might not speak in words, but it’s always sending signals through your energy levels, mood or even our skin. But most of us don’t think about those little signs as part of a bigger picture. And a blatant way your gut communicates your general state of health, is through the state of your poo! Quickly flushed …

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#285 What a Gut Healthy Day Looks Like with Dr James Kinross PhD, FRCS 1:42:22

20d ago1:42:22

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We know that gut health plays a crucial role in everything from digestion to immunity, weight management, and even mental well-being. But what does looking after your gut actually look like in practice? In this episode, I’m again joined by Dr James Kinross a senior lecturer in colorectal surgery and consultant surgeon at Imperial College London, he…

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#284 Reishi, Lions Mane, Cordyceps, Maitake and more with Tom Baxter Farmer and Mushroom Expert 1:56:24

27d ago1:56:24

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What makes a mushroom ‘medicinal’ and are they worth the hype? How do these fungi differ from the everyday varieties we cook with? On this week’s episode of The Doctor’s Kitchen podcast, we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of mushrooms with our expert guest Tom Baxter. From Lion’s Mane to Reishi, we’ll explore the unique healing properties…

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#283 Beating Brain Cancer with the Immune System with Rebecca Devine 1:30:56

1M ago1:30:56

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In February 2018, Rebecca Devine, a mum of 4 children, was diagnosed with Glioblastoma (GBM), an aggressive form of brain cancer, and given just 12-15 months to live. Remarkably in 2025 she’s still here. And today we’re going to talk about her incredible story from diagnosis and treatment, to continual perseverance and ongoing health. I met Rebecca…

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#282 How to move better with exercise strategies for longevity, fat loss and sharper brains with Kiran Chopra 1:46:25

1M ago1:46:25

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I spend a ton of time exercising, but more recently I’ve wondered if I can direct my training to be as efficient as possible. If I’m going to spend hours each week on this activity, I want to ensure that I’m extracting the maximum amount of value I can from this time investment. Coupled with the new perspective of being a father, I’m also intereste…

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#281 Phone Fasting and Nature can build Dopamine and support your brain with TJ Power 1:42:19

2M ago1:42:19

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In this episode, TJ is going to walk us through a single day in the life of your brain through the lens of 4 neurochemicals - dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins. From the moment you wake up to the way you wind down at night, TJ will guide us through the incredible influence of our brain chemistry and how simple, everyday habits can resha…

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#280 The cholesterol numbers we should all know with Professor Kausik Ray 2:06:03

2M ago2:06:03

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Something I’ve become a lot more knowledgeable about after my training as a GP, is cholesterol. It’s probably the most important measurement every primary care doctor should know about, along with measures of metabolic health like weight, insulin resistance and blood pressure, but perhaps the least well understood. On today's episode we do a deep d…

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#279 How to make habits stick with Dr Rangan Chatterjee 1:47:04

2M ago1:47:04

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Going into 2025, we all want to make changes. But instead of focusing on new goals, and perhaps stacking more habits on top of ones that you’ve already got, or failed at before, maybe it’s time to break free from habits that hold you back? Perhaps this is the reason why you struggle to make changes that last? On today’s episode, Dr Rangan and I unp…

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#278 How food can improve back pain and daily habits that add up with Dr Rupy Aujla 1:45:32

3M ago1:45:32

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Welcome to this quarterly review episode with Sakina, science writer & researcher at Doctor’s Kitchen. Every quarter, we pull together insights from recent expert-packed podcasts into one episode - to make it easier to take action. 👉 Tell us what you think & ask questions here. Today, we dive into pain, which affects so many of us – whether it’s ba…

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#277 How to break your fast and drinks to speed up fat loss with Dr Mindy Pelz 1:12:11

3M ago1:12:11

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Dr Mindy Pelz is back on the show talking about what foods to break your fast with, the fat burning potential of specific ingredients and how she thinks about cooking food for health and vitality. I love talking to various thought leaders across the health and wellbeing space, which is why I’ll speak to a professor of immunology, a psychologist and…

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#276 How the immune system, nutrition and mindset affect pain with Prof. Dr Deepak Ravindran 1:50:18

3M ago1:50:18

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Today we’re diving into how nutrition intersects with the complicated world of pain. Today I have former guest and colleague Prof. Dr Deepak Ravindran to talk to us about how our immune system can impact our perception of pain, the different types of pain patients and how we can do better as medical professionals in the management of chronic pain. …

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#275 Improve sugar control and put type 2 diabetes into remission with diet, exercise and lifestyle medicine with Dr Rupy Aujla 1:32:27

3M ago1:32:27

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I’m often asked by colleagues and patients for a full breakdown of what I say in clinic with patients with type 2 diabetes or who are at higher risk of this condition to help them better manage it before medications. But it takes time. And no GP in the NHS or elsewhere has over an hour to explain this in enough detail such that people can understan…

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#274 Why we age and what we can do to stop it with Prof Richard Faragher 1:38:14

4M ago1:38:14

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Six conditions cause the majority of deaths in the world, these include dementia and cardiovascular disease. Traditionally, we’ve looked at these conditions through the lens of what goes wrong individually, such as blocked arteries around the heart or tangles of proteins that impair electrical signalling in the brain. But the common denominator is …

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#273 Small Changes to Make Better Bread with Karen O’Donoghue 40:39

4M ago40:39

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Karen O’Donoghue is a champion for not only better bread, but also better food quality, choices and better growing methods. We originally recorded this session in the studio as a recipe to be cut down and edited for YouTube. But when I watched it back I thought that this could easily be a podcast episode. The way Karen breaks down in simple terms t…

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#272 Mighty Mushrooms. The Culinary and Medicinal World of Fungi with Prof Tim Spector, Tom Baxter and Dr Ester Gaya 1:08:41

4M ago1:08:41

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I recently had the pleasure of hosting a panel of experts at London’s Fortnum and Mason's Food & Drink Studio at their Piccadilly store to discuss the wonderful world of mushrooms with Tim Spector, Tom Baxter and Ester Gaya. We discussed a range of topics including, what nootropic effects we know about with specific mushrooms and what research unde…

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#271 Why Prescribing Food could fix the Healthcare crisis with Jonathan Pauling 1:04:24

4M ago1:04:24

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Increasing fruit and vegetable consumption sounds so trivial, but I honestly believe that concerted efforts to increase this key measure of our diet quality would culminate in success. And by success I mean successfully improving people's health, but also increasing the wealth of our communities and alleviating our nation's food supply insecurity. …

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#270 Nutrition and Lifestyle during Pregnancy with Dr Anita Mitra 1:19:55

5M ago1:19:55

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This episode of the podcast is a fun one with myself, Mrs Doctor’s Kitchen (Rochelle) and Dr Anita Mitra where we explain a bit of Rochelle’s journey through pregnancy. We discuss what she’s been eating, how I’ve been thinking about nutrition for her and what questions I’ve been dealing with over the preceding months to do with lifestyle, ingredien…

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#269 Spices to beat colds, how to nourish your gut and the best tactics to support brain health 1:35:57

5M ago1:35:57

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On today's episode of the Doctor’s Kitchen I sit down with Sakina Okoko, science writer and researcher at Doctor’s Kitchen, to discuss the most impactful tips from recent pods: Brain fog, gut health, alcohol, spices to beat colds and more. We have so many fascinating conversations with experts in their fields who not only expand our understanding o…

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Unprocess your diet with Melissa Hemsley 49:09

5M ago49:09

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There’s now so much research has shown that ultra-processed foods have been linked to high-blood pressure, heart disease and other serious illnesses, yet the average person in the UK gets a whopping 56% of their calories from UPFs, with an even higher figure for children. But all this information can be quite overwhelming. And what we need are stra…

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#268 6 strategies to make healthy eating easy for life with Professor Tim Spector 1:33:53

5M ago1:33:53

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Is fruit juice just as bad as added sugar? What are the healthiest vegetables to eat for longevity? Is dairy helpful or harmful for our health? These are just some of the questions myself and Professor Tim Spector discuss on today’s podcast. It’s the third time we’ve sat down on the podcast and I’m sure it won’t be the last. Our chat today dives in…

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#267 Think clearer and stay sharp with these brain health strategies from Neurophysiologist Dr Louisa Nicola 1:49:49

5M ago1:49:49

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According to Alzheimer's research UK, over 50% of everyone listening to this podcast will be affected by dementia by either contracting the disease ourselves, caring for somebody with the disease or both. Dementia is due to impact 130 million people globally by 2050, and today it is the biggest killer in the UK. But we have no effective treatments,…

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Getting Cultural Appropriation in Food right, and how to learn instead of steal from traditional cooking methods with Mallika Basu 47:05

5M ago47:05

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Mallika Basu is one of my absolute favourite people in food. Not only is she hilarious, she’s a writer, commentator and board adviser in food, drink and hospitality with two published cookbooks (Miss Masala: Real Indian Cooking for Busy Living and Masala: Indian Cooking for Modern Living). She writes a fantastic newsletter “More than Curry” coverin…

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#266 Why consciousness is important to health, vitality and a happy life with Prof Anil Seth 1:55:58

6M ago1:55:58

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This podcast is primarily about nutrition and lifestyle, so why should we care about consciousness and self awareness? This is something I put today to Professor Anil Seth, a neuroscientist who has pioneered research into the brain basis of consciousness for more than twenty-five years. He is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience an…

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#265 The plant that reduces skin inflammation, fights disease and is even a great protein source with Dr Kyle Stewart 1:07:14

6M ago1:07:14

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kyle Stewart, NHS GP, Clinical Entrepreneur Fellow, and co-founder of Prof & Doc, to explore the surprising health benefits of watercress. We’re going to dive into how watercress could be a game-changer for skin health, helping with conditions like nappy rash, eczema, and more. Dr. Stewart shares insights from h…

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From Physics to Food. How a passion for flavour led Chet Sharma through michelin starred gastronomy to his dream position to chef patron 50:05

6M ago50:05

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Chet Sharma’s culinary intrigue, coupled with his academic and scientific interests, have made for an impressive and expansive career in hospitality. During his university studies, which ultimately led to a PhD in physics from the University of Oxford, he worked part time at a number of London’s leading Michelin-starred restaurants, including Benar…

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#264 How understanding your genetics could improve your health with Dr Stuart J. Grice MRes DPhil 1:51:38

6M ago1:51:38

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Today we're diving into the fascinating world of genomics and personalised nutrition. We're joined by Dr. Stuart J. Grice, a distinguished biologist and former academic at the University of Oxford, whose groundbreaking research has explored the biological mechanisms behind neuromuscular disease, neurodegeneration, and neuropsychiatric disorders. To…

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#263 How to heal your gut, support your microbes and what gut supplements to steer clear of with Colorectal Surgeon Dr James Kinross 1:48:36

6M ago1:48:36

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World-leading microbiome scientist and surgeon with over two decades of experience, Dr James Kinross, is on the podcast today talking about everything to do with the gut. Dark Matter is his first book and I highly recommend you check it out. http://dark-matter.org.uk/ We talk about: Signs that your poop is unhealthy Some of James favourite foods an…

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#262 Strategies to lose weight, maintain weight loss and live healthier 1:21:07

6M ago1:21:07

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On today’s episode I’m diving into the science of weight loss. This episode is all about how to lose weight in a healthy way, maintain that weight loss and live a healthier life. We haven’t discussed weight loss in detail on the podcast before, but enough people have asked me about it so I thought we could dive into some common questions and miscon…

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How to reduce alcohol consumption and improve our relationship with drinking with mixologist and mindful drinking expert Camille Vidal 1:03:53

7M ago1:03:53

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On today’s episode I have a good friend of mine, Camille Vidal, creator of Mindful Cocktails and founder of La Maison Wellness, to talk to me about reducing alcohol consumption and improving our relationship with drinking. Camille Vidal is a globally recognised bartender and drinks expert turned mindfulness, Yoga and Meditation teacher. And she’s a…

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#261 Early warning signs of Dementia, plus neuroprotective foods and lifestyle measures to prevent dementia with Dr Rupy Aujla 50:34

7M ago50:34

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Today we’re going to be reviewing early signs to detect dementia as well as food and lifestyle that can potentially prevent dementia. The estimated total societal cost of dementia in 2019 in the US was $1313 billion and with the number of people suffering dementia set to increase by 300% globally over the next 20 years, this is something we need to…

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#260 Helping ease the menopause using food, lifestyle and supplements with Dr Rupy Aujla 38:29

7M ago38:29

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Today’s episode is a dive into the evidence-based diet and lifestyle habits to ease the menopause transition. This is based on research we did for our latest health goal on the Doctor’s Kitchen app that has now launched! Due to huge demand our internal and external research team reviewed the nutrition literature to identify beneficial foods and nut…

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#259 Why you should drink 2-3 cups of coffee everyday with Alex Higham 1:10:16

7M ago1:10:16

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Today we’re diving deep into the wonderful world of coffee with my good friend Alex Higham. In this episode we talk about the attributes of coffee and why it seems to have benefits for brain and heart health. We also talk through the healthiest brewing methods for coffee from espresso, to aeropress, to cafetiere and Alex’s experiments looking at th…

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Mixed Heritage and its Impact on Identity, Happiness and Self Worth. Both Not Half with Jassa Ahluwalia 1:14:06

7M ago1:14:06

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This podcast is a deeply personal one for me. Not just because I resonate so much with Jassa and his experience of not having a true sense of identity, but because I’m expecting a child with my wife late this year who will be of mixed heritage. My wife is Italian and I’m Indian so our child will be both Indian and Italian, rather than half Indian a…

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#258 Heartburn, Gastritis, Reflux Disease; How food and lifestyle can help manage symptoms and treat the underlying cause with Dr Rupy Aujla 1:03:01

7M ago1:03:01

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If you’ve suffered heartburn, reflux, bloating, indigestion, stomach pain or nausea, this is the episode for you. Today we’re giving you an integrative approach to help with gastritis – combining pharmaceuticals with lifestyle and alternative tools. I’ll be talking though Causes, symptoms and medications for gastritis and when to see a doctor What …

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#257 The Surprising Benefits of Vinegar with Dr Rupy 33:42

8M ago33:42

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Vinegar shots, gummies and acetic acid based drinks are everywhere. But what’s the evidence behind them and can they live up to the claims of improving blood sugar regulation, prevent type 2 diabetes and even lowering cholesterol. Well the team and I decided to deep dive into this subject and we found some surprising results. Is it worth a shot, li…

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How easy it is to miss the Menopause 13:11

8M ago13:11

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Today’s snacksize Doctor’s Kitchen podcast is about how Dr Louise Newson figured out she was menopausal. Why women struggle with weight during and after the menopause, is the key question I’m put to Dr Louise Newson on #223 What Women need to know about the Menopause. But during this episode, Louise told me the story of how she figured out that she…

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#256 The link between inflammation mood, dementia and how to calm your mind with food, with Dr Uma Naidoo 45:37

8M ago45:37

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Dr. Uma Naidoo has spent her life exploring the unique connection between food and brain health. Her first book, 2020’s groundbreaking This Is Your Brain on Food, offered readers around the world a better understanding of the many ways our diets impact our mental, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing, and provided a useful blueprint for working throu…

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BONUS Bold Asian Flavours with Dominique Woolf 44:13

8M ago44:13

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For this week’s bonus podcast we have Dominique Woolf on the show - I’m super excited to host her. We also cooked a beautiful dish in the Doctor’s Kitchen studio, a Salmon Curry, which we made Doctor’s Kitchen friendly with more veg and fibre. If you don’t know Dominique, she won the “great cookbook challenge with Jamie Oliver” with her simple acce…

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The benefits of Eggs 10:29

8M ago10:29

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Today’s snacksize Doctor’s Kitchen podcast is about whether people on plant based diets are getting enough protein and the benefits of eggs. Max Lugavere is an online educator, podcaster and somewhat of a controversial figure in the nutrition world, however I quite like his no nonsense approach to food and wellbeing. Eating whole, nutrient dense in…

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#255 The benefits of Fermenting Vegetables with Kirsten Shockey 56:08

8M ago56:08

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We have the pleasure of hosting Kirsten Shockey in the kitchen studio and on the podcast today, author of the best-selling Fermented Vegetables that was re-released for it’s 10 year anniversary in April 2024 Kirsten and her partner got into fermenting foods over twenty-four years ago on 40 acres of wooded hillside which grew into their organic food…

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Is Keto for everyone? 8:32

8M ago8:32

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Today’s snacksize Doctor’s Kitchen podcast is about whether keto diets are appropriate for everyone, how fasting can allow you to dip into the benefits of different diets and stress your body in slightly different ways. Dr Mindy Pelz is an educator who has helped 10000s of women across the world become more attuned to their cycles, their menopause …

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#254 Taste Testing Green Powder Supplements with Dr Rupy Aujla 1:00:39

8M ago1:00:39

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Green powders are everywhere and I’m often asked whether people should invest in getting a green powder to consume every day. And as somebody who drinks a green powder in the mornings, this was a great opportunity for me to do a dive into whether my habit is evidence based! This is a special episode that you can also find on YouTube here, where I’m…

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BONUS: Habits to Relieve Hayfever, Seasonal Allergies and why we need to avoid taking antihistamines regularly with Dr Rupy Aujla 24:00

8M ago24:00

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With more of us suffering with seasonal allergies, myself included, we need better strategies to prevent the symptoms without relying on medications. The reason why is because there may be potential side effects with antihistamines that people pop every single day for months on end. On today's episode I dive into preventive measures to mitigate our…

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Snacksize 25: PCOS and Anti-inflammatory diets 13:14

9M ago13:14

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Today’s snacksize Doctor’s Kitchen podcast is about an anti-inflammatory diet for PCOS with Dr Nitu Bajekal who is a Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Author and Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician in the UK with over 35 years of clinical experience in women’s health. Nitu describes the epidemic of PCOS and how more women n…

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#253 Sensational Spices and Healing Herbs and with Simon Mills 1:53:20

9M ago1:53:20

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I love chatting with Simon Mills, he has a wonderful breadth of knowledge across the huge spectrum of different herbs and spices. And he can talk eloquently and sensitively about them, in a manner respectful of both the traditional beliefs and uses of them, as well as the science that may or may not support their claims. Today we talk about the use…

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Snacksize 24: South Asian Menopause Experiences 10:03

9M ago10:03

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Today’s snacksize Doctor’s Kitchen podcast is about how a woman of south asian origin bravely dealt and shared her experiences of menopause. Chef Romy Gill MBE, is a dear friend, and not only shares her culinary wisdom, her energy and passion for food on episode #220, but also her voice for women of colour and the stigma that still surrounds the me…

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#252 Why you need to eat these 4 foods every day 37:57

9M ago37:57

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If I had to name 4 foods to get in your meals most days to support your gut, heart, brain and reduce your risk of disease…what would they be? To me, they are my daily BBGS - Beans, berries, greens and seeds. Todays podcast is a deep dive into the observational and interventional studies looking at these powerful additions to our diet. You’ll get to…

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Snacksize 23: Dealing with ADHD 8:25

9M ago8:25

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Today’s snacksize Doctor’s Kitchen podcast is about how neurodiversity can affect people in different ways. Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas is the Neurodiversity Lead of the Primary Care & Community Neurology Society and he supports youth mental health programmes at the London-based Body & Soul charity. In the full episode, we do a deep dive into the scie…

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#251 Problem Periods with Dr Anita Mitra 1:12:23

9M ago1:12:23

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Dr Anita Mitra is back on the podcast today. She’s an NHS doctor working in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, with experience in both clinical medicine and research. She completed her PhD on the vaginal microbiome in cervical precancer and the reproductive complications of treatment for cervical precancer. She’s author of the fantastic book, “Gynae Geek”, …

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