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91: Yes To Life Show with Robin Daly - Episode 91
91: Yes To Life Show with Robin Daly - Episode 91
91: Yes To Life Show with Robin Daly - Episode 91
Thursday 19th September 2024
Robin Daly and Dr. Shireen Kasam discuss the benefits of plant-based diets in cancer care and the challenges of integrating these changes into the NHS.
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Episode Overview
- Adopting a plant-based diet can lead to significant health benefits, including weight loss and better management of chronic conditions.
- Dr. Shireen Kasam discusses her dual role in cancer care and nutritional advocacy.
- The episode highlights a recent research project on dietary habits and health outcomes.
- Challenges and successes of promoting plant-based meals within the NHS are explored.
- The importance of integrating lifestyle medicine into clinical care is emphasised.
For decades we've known that a healthy diet is one that's composed predominantly around fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds
Ever wondered why cancer rates are so high and what can be done about it? In this episode of the Yes to Life Show, host Robin Daly tackles these pressing questions with the help of Dr. Shireen Kasam, a haematologist with a keen interest in dietary issues. Dr. Kasam shares her journey towards adopting a plant-based diet and how it has transformed her approach to healthcare.
You'll learn about her dual role at King's College Hospital and as the founder of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, an organisation dedicated to promoting healthy plant-based diets and lifestyle medicine. The conversation covers everything from the benefits of plant-based nutrition to the challenges of implementing dietary changes within the NHS. Dr.
Kasam discusses a recent research project on dietary habits and health outcomes, revealing fascinating insights into how a plant-based diet can lead to weight loss, better cholesterol management, and even improvements in conditions like arthritis and migraines. The episode also highlights the partnership with the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine, aiming to integrate lifestyle medicine into clinical care. Robin and Dr.
Kasam explore the hurdles and successes of promoting plant-based meals in hospitals, emphasising the importance of making healthier choices more accessible. If you're curious about the impact of diet on cancer care and overall health, this episode is a must-listen. So, why not take a break and tune in? You might just find some food for thought.