Podcasts about doctors for nutrition

How Do We Train Doctors For Nutrition AND Environmental Exposures? Sunil Pai, MD • https://sanjevani.net/ • Book - An Inflammation Nation: The Definitive 10-Step Guide to Preventing and Treating All Diseases through Diet, Lifestyle, and the Use of Natural Anti-Inflammatories #SunilPai #Inflammation #WholeFood  #PlantBased Sunil Pai, MD is an internationally recognized expert in Integrative Medicine, author, radio host, health activist/influencer and thought leader in the wellness industry. His book An Inflammation Nation: The Definitive 10-Step Guide to Preventing and Treating All Diseases through Diet, Lifestyle, and the Use of Natural Anti-Inflammatories Is about Changing your daily routine and eating habits to restore and maintain your health can be challenging. But compared to surgery or extensive drug regimens with debilitating side effects, the effort is decidedly worth it. Here to make things a bit easier, Dr. Sunil Pai presents a ten-step guide to help you prevent and treat disease through diet and lifestyle changes, as well as through the use of natural anti-inflammatories. With extensive information on the production of food, pharmaceuticals, and dietary supplements, this remarkable resource pulls back the veil on what's really in the foods and products you consume daily—and how they're affecting your health. All too often, conventional health care simply manages diseases rather than actually resolving them. By understanding that inflammation is the underlying trigger mechanism to all ailments, you can learn to prevent, reverse, and treat most chronic illnesses—including cancer—by applying integrative medicine's natural, evidence-based solutions. Informative, educational, and enlightening, this book will help you understand the truth and motivate you to start taking back your health! Dr. Pai also became one of the first Board Certified doctors in Holistic Integrative Medicine in the United States and he specializes in the health benefits of plant-based diets and the use of natural anti-inflammatories for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. Dr. Pai is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and conducts seminars and workshops on a variety of health conditions. Dr. Pai lectures at national conferences and is actively publishing in the field of Integrative Medicine. Due to his success with cancer supportive therapies, Dr. Pai has been featured in many internet documentary series including and a variety of online health summits. Dr. Pai is known for being a health activist/influencer. He is sought out lecturer for speaking about the hidden truths within the food, pharmaceutical and dietary supplement industries. Dr. Pai consults with clinics in U.S., Curacao, Dubai, Thailand, India, Costa Rica and China on teaching his integrative medicine chronic disease and cancer supportive protocols. Dr. Pai's Integrative Medicine approach, evaluation, products and services are highly used by celebrities, actors, and musicians in the entertainment and music industries as well as professional athletes to improve and maintain their performance and longevity of their careers. Dr. Pai's hobbies include playing drums, guitar and music trivia and he thus he is known as the “RocDoc”. Dr. Pai lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico and his other interests include hiking and walking his dog, plant based cooking and yoga. To Contact Dr Sunil Pai M.D.go to sanjevani.net Disclaimer:Medical and Health information changes constantly. Therefore, the information provided in this podcast should not be considered current, complete, or exhaustive. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The Real Truth About Health does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, products, procedures, or opinions referenced in the following podcasts, nor does it exercise any authority or editorial control over that material. The Real Truth About Health provides a forum for discussion of public health issues. The views and opinions of our panelists do not necessarily reflect those of The Real Truth About Health and are provided by those panelists in their individual capacities. The Real Truth About Health has not reviewed or evaluated those statements or claims. 

Dr Niyati Sharma is a Dermatologist with a sub-speciality in paediatric dermatology, extensive clinical experience with skin of colour and a Master of Public Health where she specialised in nutrition, policy and advocacy. Dr Sharma is also the founder of Inside Out Dermatology clinic in Melbourne. Given her diverse training and qualifications, Niyati helps patients approach their skin concerns in a truly holistic manner.We chat with Dr Sharma about all things diet and skin and dispel some common myths and misconceptions about various beauty products, including an important conversation around sun exposure and sunscreen. Niyati will also be a speaker at the upcoming Doctors For Nutrition, Nutrition in Healthcare conference in Melbourne, February 17-19th.In this episode we discuss:• Niyati's globetrotting background and journey to Dermatology• The importance of taking a holistic approach to skin health (or any health condition!)• Being your own health advocate• Niyati's contribution to Plant-Based Nutrition in Clinical Practice• Traditional diets vs western diets and their impact on skin health• Dietary and lifestyle factors in the development of acne and rosacea• The growing research linking skin conditions and the microbiome• Resistant starch and the hungry microbiome• Beauty products worth your time vs ones you could leave on the shelf• Sunscreen 101 – dispelling myths, what to look for and how to use it• The upcoming Doctors For Nutrition conferenceFor our listeners, we have an exclusive discount to attend the Australasian Nutrition in Healthcare Conference, virtual or in person. Use the code DFN25NIHC for 25% off registration.To view all the links to the websites and documents, visit the show notes on our website. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave us a review and share this episode with your friends and family.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Dr Michael Greger is a licensed general practitioner specialising in clinical nutrition He is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine, and a founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. In 2017 Dr Greger was honoured with the Lifestyle Medicine Trailblazer Award and became a diplomat of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.Dr Greger is the founder of the very popular website NutritionFacts.org and author of  New York Times bestselling books 'How Not to Die' and 'How Not to Diet', 5 books in total, with a 6th due to be published later this year.In this episode we discuss:• What we can expect from Dr Greger's presentation at the Nutrition In Healthcare Conference• The importance of a whole food plant-based diet for effective and safe weight loss• Other lifestyle measures that impact one's health• An update on the Blue Zones• The relevance of a plant-based diet for our planet• A teaser to the upcoming book ‘How Not to Age'• The motivation behind NutritionFacts.org and the immense research required to maintain its creditabilitySome valuable resources:• The Broad Study• Lifestyle Heart Trial• Dr Greger's Daily DozenDr Greger will be one of the leading experts on whole food plant-based eating that will be presenting at the Nutrition In Healthcare Conference, hosted by Doctors For Nutrition, in Melbourne on 17–19 February.For our listeners, we have an exclusive discount to attend the conference, virtual or in person. Use the code DFN25NIHC for 25% off registration.To view all the links to the websites and documents, visit the show notes on our website. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave us a review and share this episode with your friends and family.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Dr Anis Ta'eed is a nephrologist and general physician (FRACP) working in Fiji since 2020. Dr Ta'eed works as the head of Nephrology at CWM Hospital in Suva and serves as director of the Fiji National Kidney Centre. Anis is also a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician (IBLM) and is passionate about the benefits of plant-based diets for kidney health (and health in general!).In this episode, Anis brings his wealth of knowledge to provide us with a Kidney Health masterclass.In this episode we cover:• Anis's background in medicine, what sparked his interest in nutrition, and the decision to move to Fiji for work• Kidney function 101 – How they work and the importance of keeping them healthy• Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), and the current burden on the population• The relationship between hypertension, diabetes, and kidney disease• Symptoms and causes of CKD and the importance of diet for prevention and management• Total protein intake, animal protein, plant protein and kidney disease risk• Dietary Potassium and phosphate and what you need to know about these nutrients if you have CKD• Burden of kidney disease in Fiji and the increased risk in certain population groups• The groundswell of support behind the plant-based movement in Fiji• The upcoming Doctors For Nutrition conference, where Anis will be presentingTo view all the links to the websites and documents, visit the show notes on our website. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave us a review and share this episode with your friends and family.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Dr Peter Johnston is an accredited practicing dietitian with a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics and a PhD in Human Genetics. Peter is also a fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and has completed health coaching training with Well Start Health. He has been exclusively plant-based since 1991 after learning of the health, environmental and ethical benefits. Peter runs a private practice: Perfect Human Food Consulting, https://www.perfecthumanfood.com.au/, offering individual consultations, public speaking, webinars, workplace health programs, and residential reboot programs. Peter is an a member of the advisory council for health charity Doctors For Nutrition, https://www.doctorsfornutrition.org/. He is also a partner with Melbourne Lifestyle Medicine https://melbournelifestylemedicine.com.au/ which offers a range of programs including residential retreats. He has expertise in the prevention, treatment and reversal of chronic diseases through the use of whole food plant based diets and the holistic approach of lifestyle medicine. He enjoys empowering people across all life stages to attain optimal health. Peter has enjoyed attending and speaking at numerous national and international conferences. He has a special interest in the links between food and environment and has also run university lectures in this area. Outside of nutrition work, Peter is an avid yoga practitioner, lifts weights, competes in speed windsurfing and loves to snow ski when he can

Rebecca Stonor was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 7 years ago. After rigorously reviewing the scientific literature, she realised that adopting a whole foods, plant-based diet was the best way to get her life back. She has been in remission for 5 years, has no symptoms and is medication free. Well done Rebecca! Free consultation with High Carb Health: https://www.highcarbhealth.com/healthsurvey/ Rebecca Stonor has worked for nearly two decades in plant science and is certified in plant-based nutrition through eCornell University. After receiving a life-changing diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, Rebecca is staying well by adopting a low fat, whole food, plant-based diet and using other lifestyle interventions. A passion for helping others led her to establish Just Eat Plants and share her knowledge of plant-based nutrition via public speaking engagements, workplace wellness workshops, cooking demonstrations and cooking classes. Writing for a number of magazines and websites, Rebecca shares her experience of the benefits of eating whole plant foods on a global platform. Now also working with Doctors For Nutrition, Rebecca is helping to promote the benefits of a plant-based diet with health professionals and medical students. Socials: www.justeatplants.com.au https://www.instagram.com/just_eat_plants/ https://www.facebook.com/justeatplants

In this episode, we talk about all things kidney health with Fuchsia Goldsmith, a dietitian based in Auckland. Fuchsia is the founder of Feed Nutrition and serves as Doctors For Nutrition's lead dietitian for New Zealand's North Island.Also working as a renal dietitian, Fuchsia is an expert on diet and kidney health. Kidney disease is a leading cause of premature death in developed countries and an estimated 1 in 10 Australian and New Zealand adults have biomedical signs of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), so this is an important episode for everyone!In this episode we discuss:• Fuchsia's upbringing and motivations for adopting a plant-based diet• Her research in the growing area of epigenetics - and the marketing hype vs real-world application in this space currently• The services offered through Feed Nutrition• Contributing factors to CKD and importance of prevention and proper monitoring• Key nutrition tips for kidney health, including the vital difference between plant and animal proteins• The changing advice regarding potassium and phosphate for those with established CKD (it's good news for plant-eaters!)• Acute kidney injuries and endurance sports• Fuchsia's involvement in the upcoming public lecture series with Evidence Based Eating• Fuchsia's Pomegranate Summer Salad recipe submission to the Doctors for Nutrition Recipe Collection.Be sure to tag @TheLentilIntervention and help us reach more people by subscribing, reviewing, and sharing this episode with your friends and family.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee.

In this express episode, Ben and Emma celebrate Earth Day and share some exciting news about joining the 50by40 network.We dive into some listener questions — Emma discusses tips and tricks for enhancing iron and zinc absorption on a plant-based diet and if oxalates are an issue; Ben delves into some strategies for overcoming shin splints.We discuss some upcoming events of interest by our friends at Doctors For Nutrition and Evidence Based Eating NZ, and given we recorded on Earth day, we unpack an important climate study released earlier this year titled ‘Greater Committed Warming after accounting for the pattern effect'.Ben finishes off with a fitting excerpt from ‘The New Climate War', the latest book by American climatologist and geophysicist Michael E Mann.Be sure to tag @TheLentilIntervention and help us reach more people by subscribing, reviewing, and sharing this episode with your friends and family.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee.

Hannah O'Malley is a clinical pharmacist and lifestyle medicine practitioner based in Nelson NZ. Until recently Hannah served as Projects Lead for the health promotion charity Doctors For Nutrition, but has now taken on the challenging role of Events and Education Lead. Hannah also founded The Better Base in 2018, to help people consume more delicious plant-based foods and educate them on the associated benefits for humans and the planet. Hannah takes us through the recently reviewed New Zealand eating and activity guidelines which lead to a broader discussion regarding the role of governments, public health measures, civil society organisations and individual actions for good health and nutrition.In this episode we discuss:• Hannah's background and passion for plant-based nutrition• An update of the work being done by Doctors For Nutrition• The updated eating and activity guidelines for New Zealand – the positive takeaways and what still needs to be addressed• Updated dietary guidelines from other countries in the world and how the majority are slowly but surely acknowledging plant-based and sustainable diets• The need for a fair and equitable food system – how economic imbalances can influence food choice• The Australian Dietary Guidelines review currently taking place• The C40 Good Food City campaign• The need to emphasise prevention rather than treatment of disease in guidelinesAs mentioned in this episode, the Australian Dietary Guidelines are currently undergoing review. If you use these guidelines in your work or personal life the NHMRC are now calling for your input via their stakeholder scoping survey. To have your say and complete this survey.We hope you enjoy this important conversation and would love to hear your feedback! Be sure to tag @TheLentilIntervention and help us reach more people by liking, reviewing, subscribing and sharing this episode with your friends and family.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee.

In this episode, we are joined by quite the dynamic due; Dr Heleen Roex, and her daughter, Dr Juliette Roex.Heleen is a paediatrician, Food For Life instructor and serves as Chair of Board for Doctors For Nutrition (DFN) – which, by the way, she co-founded!Juliette is currently completing her GP training and serves as South Australian ‘Ambassadoc' and Lead Student Advisor for DFN.Both doctors are a phenomenal wealth of knowledge on the health benefits of a whole food, plant-based lifestyle.In this conversation we discuss:• Both Heleen's and Juliette's background and the motivation behind adopting plant-based diets• How DFN came to life and the charity's main aims• The lack of nutrition training in med school, underscoring the importance of DFN's work• The current ‘sick-care' model and the unfortunate exclusion of disease prevention training for doctors• DFN's Health Professionals Guide and other helpful resources available for health professionals and the public• The benefits of healthy eating and the spectrum of plant-based diets. • Bridging the gaps between nutrition, environmental health and human healthWe hope you enjoy this important conversation and would love to hear your feedback! Be sure to tag @TheLentilIntervention and help us reach more people by liking, reviewing, subscribing and sharing this episode with your friends and family.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr Portia D'Anverrs, a brilliant plant-based Radiology Registrar. Portia is also a qualified fitness instructor and has previously competed in powerlifting, INBA bikini and sports modelling – so it's safe to say that she walks her talk when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle.In her work, Portia literally gets to see the results of lifestyle choices from the inside out and we spend some time discussing the untapped potential of medical imaging as a tool for lifestyle intervention. We also delve into Portia's fascinating backstory and her journey to becoming plant-based. Portia currently serves as the Tasmanian Ambassadoc for Doctors For Nutrition and advocates a healthy lifestyle through her social media.In this episode we cover:• Portia's upbringing and reasoning behind her transition to a plant-based lifestyle• Her busy schedule as a Radiology Registrar and the potential use of medical imaging as an education tool• The importance of movement – for physical and mental health• A plant-based diet for performance and the importance of nutrition education to ensure good health• Making a plant-based diet work for busy people• Her top tips for quick and easy meals

In this episode, we chat with the stellar Dr Andrew Little. Andrew works within the hospital system on the Gold Coast and devotes the majority of his workday putting people to sleep for surgery. This means Andrew regularly sees the impact of diet and lifestyle choices from the inside out. Outside of work, Andrew spends the rest of his time trying to awaken people to the benefits of a plant-based diet, not just for health but for the environmental and ethical benefits also. Andrew serves as the Queensland ambassadoc for Doctors For Nutrition and is the founder of BeHumane.In this episode we cover:• Andrew's transition to a plant-based diet and the reasons for this• His athletic endeavours and his diet while undertaking these events• Tales from the operating theatre• The impact of animal agriculture on human and planetary health• Social media use for translating scientific evidence• Raising plant-powered little ones• Supplementation of particular nutrients, and if they are necessary for plant-based eaters• Andrew's BeHumane Smoothie Booster and the ethos behind the company.

In this episode (part 1 of 2) we discuss all things plant-based with Dr Luke Wilson, MBChB, BA, MSc, a plant-powered GP located in Wellington, NZ. In his final year of medical school, Luke interned alongside the likes of Dr John McDougall MD, Dr Michael Klaper, M.D. and Dr Alan Goldhamer at the McDougal Health and Medical Centre and the True North Health Center.Luke went on to become a co-lead researcher and creator of The BROAD Study, which resulted in the best weight loss ever recorded in a non-calorie restricted dietary intervention. Luke also keeps busy by presenting and lecturing around the world and serves on the Board of Directors and is the New Zealand Ambassadoc, for health promotion charity Doctors For Nutrition.In this episode we cover:• Luke's journey to adopting a plant-based diet• His Internship at the TrueNorth Health Center and time spent at the McDougal Health and Medical Centre• The Broad Study; what this intervention entailed, why it was such a success and its translatability to New Zealand and Australian populations• Nuts and seeds and their place in a WFPB diet• Luke's recent presentation at the inaugural South Pacific Society of Lifestyle Medicine Conference• Luke's involvement in Doctors For Nutrition• His business Two Zesty Bananas

This episode is designed to encourage you to take actions to improve your health, fitness and wellness by making changes to your lifestyle, so you can become more fit for life, and thereby move towards your new normal. I tell you about: One recently published scientific paper on sleep I think is worth knowing about Four other recently published scientific papers on sleep you might find worth reading Some books I’ve been reading and recommend for you Some podcasts I’ve been listening to and recommend for you How I went with the 4 challenges I made in the last New Normal in Action episode I invite you to listen to the scientific evidence, experience-based information and real-life stories on this show so you might make choices in leading your life to help you live vibrantly, happily, purposefully, for a long time, disease-free, and above all with a low risk of ever being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, the place in the hospital I work. Perhaps you might consider a 28 day challenge (or even a 7 day one) yourself. Small steps are important. Incremental change, particularly around habits, can be very beneficial for your health and happiness.   Live well, feel well, do well.   Dr Andrew Davies   ------------------------------------   About the New Normal Project podcast: The podcast is aimed to inspire and empower you to live a life of optimal health, fitness and wellness, by hearing scientific evidence, experience-based information and real-life stories in the areas of the lifestyle pillars such as nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, sleep, connection and purpose. You’ll hopefully glean insights to help you to consider making choices about your daily habits so you become more healthy, fulfilled and conscious. Although I’m a doctor this is not medical advice as I don’t know your personal circumstances or your health conditions. Please see this as general information for you to consider, and then to learn more about, so you can discuss it with your doctor.   ------------------------------------   Links to people and other resources (in order of mentioning) Doctors For Nutrition seminar “The Heart of The Matter” featuring Dr Kim Williams Dr Kim Williams Movie “The Game Changers” Movie “Eating You Alive” Movie “What The Health” Scientific paper on sleep duration healthy diet scores and meal patterns J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Jan 15; 16(1):9-18. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.8112. EpiHealth study Scientific paper on sleep duration and hand guns Sleep Health. 2020 Jan 13. pii: S2352-7218(19)30259-1. doi: 10.1016/j.sleh.2019.11.008. Scientific paper on sleep health and depression Compr Psychiatry. 2019 Dec 5; 97:152151. doi: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2019.152151. Scientific paper on childhood obesity and sleep timing behaviour J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Jan 15; 16(1):129-136. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.8080. Scientific paper on "Sleep Is Essential" J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Jan 15; 16(1):1-2. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.8156. Book “Born To Run” (by Christopher McDougall) Book “Let’s Do This” (by Andy Ramage) Book “Feel Better in 5” (by Rangan Chaterjee) Feel Better Live More Podcast Rich Roll Podcast Rich Roll Podcast with Rangan Chaterjee Feel Better Live More podcast with Rich Roll Rich Roll Podcast with Chadd Wright Rich Roll Podcast with Kelly McGonigal Rich Roll Podcast with Neal Barnard Plant Proof podcast with Sean Ryan Plant-Strong podcast Book “How Not To Diet” (by Michael Greger) Book “Blue Zones” (by Dan Buettner) Phil Dobson   Links related to New Normal Project podcast resources New Normal Project podcast (NNP #2) with Rich Roll & Julie Piatt New Normal Project podcast (NNP #43) with Kim Williams New Normal Project podcast (NNP #45) with Neal Barnard New Normal Project podcast (NNP #46) with Andy Ramage New Normal Project podcast New Normal Project website New Normal Project on Facebook New Normal Project on Instagram: @newnormalproject New Normal Project on Twitter: @newnormalproj Email Andrew Davies Andrew Davies on Instagram: @andrewdavies66 Andrew Davies on Twitter: @andrewdavies66 Andrew Davies on Facebook Subscribe to the New Normal Project newsletter

In Episode 90 I sit down with former President of the American College of Cardiology Dr Kim Williams to discuss the role that our diet plays in the preventing, suspending and reversing cardiovascular disease. If you want to know what foods are causing your arteries to 'clog' and how to avoid this then I highly recommend listening to this exchange. Kim is an absolute wealth of knowledge and unlike so much of what you see on social media these days, his stance is based on the totality of evidence - not anecdotes and not theories but hard evidence from all different levels of scientific investigation. The simple fact is that many of us see heart attacks and strokes as 'inevitable' and a 'normal' part of getting old but this couldn't be further from the truth. Many populations who choose to eat differently to us are significantly less likely to develop cardiovascular disease. And it's not just observational science that points to a plant exclusive or predominant diet as the ultimate way to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, with several controlled trials reaching the same conclusion. Some of which we talk about in this episode. Born and trained in Chicago, Dr Williams was a professional level tennis player and coach before choosing rather to pursue a career in cardiology. Since 2013, he has headed up the cardiology department of Rush University Medical Center - where many of his colleagues have also found their way to adopting a plant-based diet. Dr Williams has served on numerous committees and boards at the United States national level, including - but certainly not limited to - the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the American Medical Association. Among other presidencies throughout his distinguished career, Dr Williams was the 2016 President of American College of Cardiology. Kim is the inaugural Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention (IJDRP). This new journal has been created to document the science of nutrition and lifestyle to prevent, suspend and reverse disease. Kim is also on the ‘International ​Advisory Council​' for Doctors For Nutrition - a wonderful Australian organisation dedicated to helping equip healthcare practitioners, institutions and the public with evidence-based information and education on optimum human nutrition. As mentioned during this episode if you are from Adelaide or can get to Adelaide on Feb 2nd 2020 to listen to Dr Kim Williams, along with a host of other speakers, at the Doctors for Nutrition Symposium I highly recommend it - you can get tickets here. Specifically we cover: The prevalence of cardiovascular disease Kim's path to Medicine Nutrition training during Medical School Being elected President of the American College of Cardiology The difference between the ACC/AHA guidelines and the USDA dietary guidelines The role of industry in effecting guidelines How he explains to patients the importance of changing their diet What dietary components increase your risk of developing atherosclerosis (narrowing of the artery with plaque build up) Why LDL cholesterol is an independent risk factor What a heart healthy diet looks like Changes he would like to see in the 2020 USDA dietary guidelines Government policy changes he would like to see The types of foods he likes to eat in his own diet and much much more RESOURCES:

In Episode 90 I sit down with former President of the American College of Cardiology Dr Kim Williams to discuss the role that our diet plays in the preventing, suspending and reversing cardiovascular disease. If you want to know what foods are causing your arteries to 'clog' and how to avoid this then I highly recommend listening to this exchange. Kim is an absolute wealth of knowledge and unlike so much of what you see on social media these days, his stance is based on the totality of evidence - not anecdotes and not theories but hard evidence from all different levels of scientific investigation.The simple fact is that many of us see heart attacks and strokes as 'inevitable' and a 'normal' part of getting old but this couldn't be further from the truth. Many populations who choose to eat differently to us are significantly less likely to develop cardiovascular disease. And it's not just observational science that points to a plant exclusive or predominant diet as the ultimate way to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, with several controlled trials reaching the same conclusion. Some of which we talk about in this episode.Born and trained in Chicago, Dr Williams was a professional level tennis player and coach before choosing rather to pursue a career in cardiology. Since 2013, he has headed up the cardiology department of Rush University Medical Center - where many of his colleagues have also found their way to adopting a plant-based diet.Dr Williams has served on numerous committees and boards at the United States national level, including - but certainly not limited to - the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the American Medical Association. Among other presidencies throughout his distinguished career, Dr Williams was the 2016 President of American College of Cardiology.Kim is the inaugural Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention (IJDRP). This new journal has been created to document the science of nutrition and lifestyle to prevent, suspend and reverse disease.Kim is also on the ‘International ​Advisory Council​’ for Doctors For Nutrition - a wonderful Australian organisation dedicated to helping equip healthcare practitioners, institutions and the public with evidence-based information and education on optimum human nutrition. As mentioned during this episode if you are from Adelaide or can get to Adelaide on Feb 2nd 2020 to listen to Dr Kim Williams, along with a host of other speakers, at the Doctors for Nutrition Symposium I highly recommend it - you can get tickets here.Specifically we cover: The prevalence of cardiovascular diseaseKim's path to MedicineNutrition training during Medical SchoolBeing elected President of the American College of CardiologyThe difference between the ACC/AHA guidelines and the USDA dietary guidelinesThe role of industry in effecting guidelinesHow he explains to patients the importance of changing their dietWhat dietary components increase your risk of developing atherosclerosis (narrowing of the artery with plaque build up)Why LDL cholesterol is an independent risk factorWhat a heart healthy diet looks likeChanges he would like to see in the 2020 USDA dietary guidelines Government policy changes he would like to seeThe types of foods he likes to eat in his own dietand much much moreRESOURCES:1 - Jupiter study - we spoke about this when discussing LDL cholesterol and inflammation2 - A second study to look at on LDL cholesterol as an independent risk factor3 - The ACC/AHA 2019 guidelines - The Predimed Trial we spoke about is discussed within these guidelines. Pay special attention to the PRO-Vegetarian aspect of that paragraph. Essentially, those within the Mediterranean Diet group who ate less meat, dairy and eggs did even better and had a 41% lower risk of premature death compared to controls. Ultimately, when done well, the Mediterranean Diet is not healthful for the animal products it includes but rather the abundance of whole plant foods it offers. This finding speaks directly to this point.4 - The relationship between Dietary Cholesterol and Egg consumption and cardiovascular disease5 - Tickets for the Feb 2nd Doctors For Nutrition event in Adelaide that Dr Kim Williams is speaking atReally hope you enjoy the episode. If you do both Kim and I would love to hear from you on social media. And of course, if you have a spare minute it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review for the show on the Apple Podcast app. Finally, know somebody who you think is unknowingly developing cardiovascular disease? Please share this episode with them - this information really can help save someones life.Happy listening friends,Simon HillInstagram - @plant_proofCreator of Plantproof.com - your FREE resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof NewsletterBook coming out 2020 published with Penguin that I cannot wait to share with you (all proceeds being donated to charity)

In this episode of the New Normal Project podcast we replay a previous episode which featured Dr Alan Desmond (broadcast originally as episode 51). Dr Alan Desmond is a gastroenterologist from the UK and is an expert on the gut, the microbiome, gut health, gut disorders like inflammatory bowel disease and bowel cancer, and optimal nutrition. Originally from County Cork, Ireland, Alan completed medical and specialty training in Cork, Dublin and Oxford and is now a Consultant Gastroenterologist in Devon in the South-West of England. With Stephen and David Flynn, of The Happy Pear, he created the Happy Gut course, a 6 week online course designed to help people eat well for their gut health. You can find Alan on Instagram at @dr.alandesmond. Alan and I recorded this conversation in February 2019 when he was in Australia to speak at the Doctors For Nutrition conference. In it we covered Alan’s path to becoming a doctor; the microbiome, what it is and the effect of pre and probiotics; diseases such as bowel cancer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and coeliac disease; his 5 tips for improving your gut health; the importance of increasing fibre and decreasing processed food intake; how antibiotics can affect our guts; how eating a wholefood plant-based diet is likely to reduce colon cancer risk more than having screening tests; the beneficial role of a whole food plant-based diet in inflammatory bowel disease; and the 3 dietary questions he asks his patients. Please enjoy this replay episode with Alan Desmond.   Live well, feel well, do well.   Andrew Davies   --------------------   About the New Normal Project podcast: The podcast is aimed to inspire and empower you to live your most plant-based, body-moving and mind-focused lifestyle, by hearing scientific evidence, experience-based information and real-life stories in the areas of the healthy lifestyle pillars such as nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, sleep, connection and purpose. You’ll hopefully glean insights to help you to consider making choices about your daily habits so you become more healthy, fulfilled and conscious. Although I’m a doctor this is not medical advice, as I don’t know your personal circumstances or your health conditions. Please see this as information for you to consider, and then to read more about, so you can discuss it with your doctor.   --------------------   Links related to Alan Desmond Dr Alan Desmond Dr Alan Desmond’s clinic website Dr Alan Desmond on Instagram: @dr.alandesmond   Links to people and resources (in order of mentioning) Happy Pear Doctors For Nutrition Doctors For Nutrition Conference Cancer Research UK Prof Fergus Shanahan Prof Eamonn Quigley Australasian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Gastroenterological Society of Australia British Society of Gastroenterology American Gut Project NHS Eat Well Guide EAT Lancet Blue Zones Food Guidelines Happy Gut course Happy Gut Guide Dr Denis Burkitt Article “Evolving role of diet in the pathogenesis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease” in Gut journal Rich Roll Nathan Pritikin Dr Dean Ornish Dr Caldwell Esselstyn   Links related to New Normal Project podcast New Normal Project podcast (NNP #22) with The Happy Pear New Normal Project podcast (NNP #51) with Alan Desmond New Normal Project podcast (NNP #64) with Jeff Lester New Normal Project podcast (NNP #65) with Andy Ramage New Normal Project podcast (NNP #66) with Neal Barnard New Normal Project podcast (NNP #67) with John Orchard New Normal Project podcast New Normal Project website New Normal Project on Facebook New Normal Project on Instagram: @newnormalproject New Normal Project on Twitter: @newnormalproj Email Andrew Davies Andrew Davies on Instagram: @andrewdavies66 Andrew Davies on Twitter: @andrewdavies66 Andrew Davies on Facebook Subscribe to the New Normal Project newsletter Audio Producer Chris Burke Burke Sound & Media

The Power of Plants. Dietitian Emma Strut shares some amazing case histories of a whole-food plant-based diet dramatically improving the lives of her patients. Emma is a registered dietitian and nutritionist, earning her degree from the University of the Sunshine Coast. Initially working within the hospital system, she now runs a private practice and also works as a Research Assistant at a QLD medical research institute. Emma holds a Certificate in Plant-Based nutrition through eCornell University/ T Colin Campbell Centre for Nutrition Studies and is a qualified yoga teacher. Emma has been a vegan for over a decade and passionately advocates the benefits of plant-based nutrition through her private practice work, in addition to a wellbeing and education program she developed for members of her local community. Emma is a member of the Doctors For Nutrition advisory board, and their lead dietitian for QLD. Emma is also a member of the Dietitians Association of Australia and the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. www.greenstuffnutrition.com https://www.instagram.com/greenstuff_nutrition/ https://www.facebook.com/greenstuffnutrition/ (TVH is proudly presented by https://www.facebook.com/veganfrotherz/ and https://www.facebook.com/syndianproducts/)

What are the 5 top evidence-based tips to maintain your gut health? And which 3 questions should your doctor be asking you about your diet? Dr Alan Desmond, a plant-based gastroenterologist from the UK, is fascinated with the diet that is most likely to improve the gut health of his patients, especially those with gastrointestinal problems like inflammatory bowel disease. And having reviewed the medical literature he has come to learn that the more plant foods and the more whole foods we eat the better our gut health will be, whether we have a gastroenterological problem or not. So now not only does he eat a wholefood plant-based diet but he also recommends this to his patients and asks them 3 simple questions to help them improve their diets. You will hear these questions in this episode of the New Normal Project podcast. Alan is originally from County Cork, Ireland and having completed his medical and specialty training in Cork, Dublin and Oxford is now a Consultant Gastroenterologist in Devon in the South-West of England, where he lives with his wife and children. Alan has gained substantial experience in diagnosing and treating patients with all sorts of digestive problems; including coeliac disease, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He eats a varied, wholefood plant-based diet, enjoys his cooking and is active on Instagram (@devongutdoctor) where he posts photos of wholefood plant-based meals backed up by scientific evidence. In this podcast, Alan also talks about: How his journey to become a doctor started as an ill newborn How he became hooked by the specialty of gastroenterology The degree that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of colon cancer His long-standing interest in the microbiome (and what that is) The diversity of plant foods increasing the diversity of the microbiome What is harmful about overconsumption of processed foods What a course of unnecessary antibiotics does to the gut The difference between prebiotics and probiotics The amount of nuts and legumes recently recommended by the EAT-Lancet commission The Happy Gut course he developed with the Happy Pear The benefits a plant-based diet has in inflammatory bowel disease How some populations have very little of the diseases he treats And the groundswell of plant-based eating he is observing Alan recently spoke at the Nutrition in Healthcare Conference held in Melbourne. Thank you to Doctors For Nutrition for inviting him to the meeting so I could interview him. His talk about inflammatory bowel disease and his participation in the conference were hugely valuable. I hope you learn a lot from listening to Dr Alan Desmond.   Live well, feel well, do well.   Andrew Davies   ------------------------------------ Links to people, organisations & other resources mentioned: Dr Alan Desmond Dr Alan Desmond’s clinic website Alan Desmond instagram: @devongutdoctor DFN Nutrition in Healthcare Conference 2019 Doctors For Nutrition Happy Pear Happy Pear courses Happy Gut course - Use discount code POD20 for a 20% discount Happy Gut Guide - Free download PlantProof podcast PlantProof podcast episode with Alan Desmond American Gut Project NHS Eat Well Guide Article – Food in the Anthropocene: the EAT-Lancet Commission on healthy diets from sustainable food systems Dr Denis Burkitt Article in Gut Journal – Evolving role of diet in the pathogenesis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease Rich Roll Dr Dean Ornish Dr Caldwell Esselstyn Episode 2 of New Normal Project podcast with Rich Roll Episode 22 of New Normal Project podcast with The Happy Pear Episode 38 of New Normal Project podcast with Michael Klaper Episode 43 of New Normal Project podcast with Kim Williams Episode 45 of New Normal Project podcast with Neal Barnard Episode 48 of New Normal Project podcast with Caldwell Esselstyn Episode 49 of New Normal Project podcast with Scott Stoll Episode 50 of New Normal Project Doctors For Nutrition newsletter New Normal Project podcast New Normal Project website New Normal Project on Facebook New Normal Project on Instagram: @newnormalproject New Normal Project on Twitter: @newnormalproj Email Andrew Davies Andrew Davies on Instagram: @andrewdavies66 Andrew Davies on Twitter: @andrewdavies66 Andrew Davies on Facebook Subscribe to the New Normal Project newsletter

We can reverse Type 2 diabetes. In Episode 58 I sit down with Dr Neal Barnard, one of the pioneers of lifestyle medicine, and break down the process by which people become insulin resistant and how we can eat to avoid or even reverse Type 2 Diabetes.In this episode we cover:Neal's journey into medicineHis family connection to farming and animal slaughterHis personal transition to a plant based dietHis clinical experience with Type 2 DiabetesThe clinical trials on Type 2 Diabetes and Nutrition he has run and published (low fat plant based diet versus the conventional recommended Diabetes diet)The idea of reversing Type 2 DiabetesCheese and diseaseCarbohydrates and sugar (thermic effect)Intramyocellular LipidsCoconut & Palm OilNutrition to manage & reverse insulin resistanceLifespan of people with Type 2 Diabetes and complicationsAtkins/Ketogenic/Low carb diet and Type 2 DiabetesCalcium as a nutrient of importanceSupplementsMediterranean Diet - Ancel KeysAdded OilsTransitioning patients to a low fat plant based diet & monitoring their medicationsand much moreResources:Does Sugar cause diabetes?Diabetes MythsVegetarian & vegan diets protect against Obesity & Type 2 DiabetesDr Neal Barnard's 74 week Randomised Controlled Trial with Type 2 diabetics and a low at plant based dietAncel Keys & the Mediterranean DietDoctor's For Nutrition websiteIf you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Proof podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Proof episodes please share the link – together we can make this world a healthier place.Currently, the Plant Proof podcast can be listened to on iTunes, Google Podcasts (note: use the google podcast app not google play), Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud or on the Plantproof.com directly. If you listen on iTunes be sure to hit ‘subscribe’or ‘follow’ on Spotifyso you are instantly notified when I release new episodes each week.Hope you enjoy the episode friends.Simon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - your FREE resource for plant based nutrition information

Rachel and Lucy discussed Lucy's passion for nutrition, how she came to co-found the Vegan nutrition driven charity Doctors for Nutrition, the first ever Australasian Nutrition in Healthcare Conference as well as their upcoming plans for a Government Pilot driven towards reform and in healthcare.

What’s the best way to speak when helping people understand the benefits of a plant-based diet?   This week’s New Normal Project podcast guest, Dr Scott Stoll, has been thinking about this question for a long time. After representing the USA in the Olympic bobsled, Scott completed his medical specialist training in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, and then around 15 years ago found he did not have the answers to all of his patient’s health woes. He read widely and came to recognize that a plant-based diet, especially whole-foods plant-based nutrition, had an excellent scientific basis for improving human health. As his family, including his children, transitioned to this diet, he realized that his patients would likely benefit from this too. What has followed is a radical transformation of both his medical practice and his family. His wife and 6 children, like Scott himself, are vibrantly healthy and thrive on this way of living. Since then Dr Stoll has become a leading light of the plant-based nutrition movement, being a co-founder of the Plantrician Project, an organization aiming to educate doctors and other healthcare practitioners about the benefits of plant-based nutrition. The Plantrician Project runs the annual International Plant Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference, which is simply amazing for it’s quality of speakers and information. Dr Stoll has spent a lot of time thinking about ways to influence both patients and healthcare practitioners, especially with regards to changing behavior, and therefore has many valuable insights to share in this episode. In this conversation we also covered: What it feels like to be riding in an Olympic bodsled The importance of exercise and sleep in supplementing a healthy diet The story of the patient who prompted Scott’s plant-based transformation The upsurge in elite athletes becoming plant-based The immersion retreats he leads Dr Stoll appeared at the excellent Nutrition in Healthcare Conference, run by Doctors For Nutrition, in Melbourne just last week. Thank you to Doctors For Nutrition for bringing him to Australia so that I could interview him. I hope you enjoy and learn as you listen to Dr Scott Stoll.   Live well, feel well, do well.   Andrew Davies   ------------------------------------ Links to people, organisations & other resources mentioned: Dr Scott Stoll Doctors For Nutrition DFN Nutrition in Healthcare Conference 2019 The Plantrician Project International Plant-Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference Article about Scott Stoll in the 1994 Olympic Bobsled Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Dr Dean Ornish Book “The China Study” (T. Colin Campbell and Thomas Campbell) Book “Eat To Live” (Joel Fuhrman)  Whole Foods Market Dr Stoll’s Total Health Immersion Dr Neal Barnard Dr Alan Desmond Dr Renae Thomas Loma Linda, California Blue Zones Dr Luke Wilson Dr Heleen Roex Dr Juliette Roex Emma Strutt Joel Craddock Shamiz Kachwalla Documentary “Code Blue” trailer Documentary “Diet Fiction” trailer Dr Malcolm Mackay Jenny Cameron Peter Johnston Simon Hill PlantProof podcast Doctors For Nutrition newsletter Episode 38 of New Normal Project podcast with Michael Klaper Episode 43 of New Normal Project podcast with Kim Williams Episode 45 of New Normal Project podcast with Neal Barnard Episode 48 of New Normal Project podcast with Caldwell Esselstyn Book “Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease” (Caldwell Esselstyn) Jeff Lester Cacao Ceremony led by Jeff Lester Body Flow Yoga Sophie LeFevre Episode 16 of New Normal Project podcast with Sophie LeFevre Adam Guthrie ifeelgood magazine Interview of Andrew Davies in ifeelgood magazine New Normal Project podcast New Normal Project New Normal Project on Facebook New Normal Project on Instagram: @newnormalproject New Normal Project on Twitter: @newnormalproj Email Andrew Davies Andrew Davies on Instagram: @andrewdavies66 Andrew Davies on Twitter: @andrewdavies66 Andrew Davies on Facebook Subscribe to the New Normal Project newsletter Photograph by Noah Hannibal

Is heart disease from clogged arteries a food-borne disease? Can eating the right foods really reverse heart disease? Which foods have a powerful antioxidant effect in your blood vessels?   Dr Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr is a superhero in our family. And this American surgeon who turned his career on a head to become a provider, researcher, advocate and international expert of a wholefoods, plant-based nutrition to prevent and reverse heart disease, is this week’s special guest. Dr Esselstyn grew up on a beef farm, won a Gold medal at the Olympics with the United States rowing crew as a university student and began his medical life as a surgeon. He then had an important mid-career epiphany, realizing that cutting out the cancer of an individual person was less valuable than understanding why some populations had extremely low rates of both cancer and heart disease. When he learned these healthier populations ate a predominance of plant-based wholefoods he began eating that way himself. He then took a group of patients with very severe heart disease and taught them to eat a wholefoods plant-based diet without oils as part of a formal research study. These patients had dramatic reversal of their heart disease symptoms, lived longer than they were expected to, and a powerful nutritional intervention for heart disease was launched. Caldwell then published this research, wrote the book “Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease” and has since devoted his life to directly helping hundreds of patients with heart disease, and to indirectly influencing thousands of patients (and doctors like me) to adopt the same way of eating. One of those people is Claire’s aunt, Dulcie, who after adopting the diet in “Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease” had a near overnight cessation of the frequent chest pain her blocked heart arteries was causing. This inspired Claire and I to adopt a plant-based diet which we haven’t looked back from. Many of you may have heard Dr Esselstyn on a different podcast or in a documentary. You may have read his book too. The reason I think you should listen to this is that you’ll hear very specifically: What happens inside your blood vessels when you eliminate animal-based foods About the 2 distinct mechanisms for this heart disease reversal How much effort he personally makes for each of his patients What foods should be both eliminated and freely consumed We also covered aspects such as: How important nitric oxide is to the lining of your blood vessels How your doctor is unlikely to be aware of this information Why oils should not be consumed Why he isn’t keen on green smoothies The importance of green leafy vegetables as antioxidants What other disorders respond to the wholefoods plant-based diet Why he chose not to do a randomized study I really hope you learn from listening to Dr Caldwell Esselstyn Live well, feel well, do well.   Andrew Davies   ------------------------------------ Links to people, organisations & other resources mentioned: Dr Caldwell Esselstyn Episode 22 of New Normal Project podcast with The Happy Pear:   “Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease” Book Episode 44 of New Normal Project podcast with Dulcie Corbett: Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute Dr Esselstyn's initial study (published in 1995)  Dr Esselstyn's subsequent study (published in 2014)  Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity American Heart Association diet John Snow and the Broad Street Pump William Morton and Ether Ignaz Semmelweis Louis Pasteur Joseph Lister Karl Landsteiner Frederick Banting Charles Best Alexander Fleming Howard Florey Barry Marshall Robin Warren Ann & Jane Esselstyn Rip Esselstyn DFN Nutrition in Healthcare Conference 2019 Doctors For Nutrition website Dr Neal Barnard Dr Scott Stoll Dr Alan Desmond DFN Wellington event DFN Auckland event New Normal Project podcast New Normal Project website New Normal Project on Facebook New Normal Project on Instagram: @newnormalproject New Normal Project on Twitter: @newnormalproj Email Andrew Davies Andrew Davies on Instagram: @andrewdavies66 Andrew Davies on Twitter: @andrewdavies66 Andrew Davies on Facebook Subscribe to the New Normal Project newsletter

Josh Reed is a dietician and personal trainer, specialising in gut health, IBS, FODMAPs, plant based eating, sports nutrition and wellbeing. He has been working in the health industry for over 10 years and has been practicing as a dietician for the past 5 years. Josh is a freelance health writer and is also a speaker and part of the incredible Doctors For Nutrition team.In this episode, we talk about his journey to a plant based vegan diet, what he eats in a day, his studies, and then we dive into the importance of fibre, pre and probiotics, the prevention, management and reversal of chronic disease, including gut health and IBS, heart disease, diabetes, obesity. We also talk about FODMAPs and so much more.I hope you enjoy this episode! You can find Josh at @joshkreed and myself at @vegclub on Instagram.

This week's guest is Dr. Kim Williams, Doctor, Professor and Former President and current trustee of the American College of Cardiology. We were fortunate to catch up with Dr. Williams on his trip to Australia from the US for the first ever Doctors For Nutrition event. This man is a giant in not only his field of cardiology, but in progressive health, wellbeing, education and plant-based living. You may even recognise him from some influential documentaries including the renowned "What the Health". With heart disease as the number one cause of death in the US and here in Australia, Dr. Williams is passionate about educating all on the benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet. In this episode Billy and Dr. Williams discuss: - Sports, cardio exercise and active living for greater heart health - Knowing the limits with HIIT training - Factors that lower blood pressure without drugs - Reducing diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension with plant-based nutrition - Dr. Williams' view on the ketogenic diet - Testosterone - is meat killing your manhood? - The "unhealthy" vegan - Bulking on a vegan diet Plus, there is also a special bonus segment with Dr. Heleen Roex, MD and Dr. Juliette Roex, MD, who are both part of Doctors For Nutrition. This incredible initiative led by medical and dietetic professionals is dedicated to putting evidence-based nutrition at the heart of healthcare. By empowering practitioners, policy makers and the public with this vital information, they aim to prevent unnecessary suffering for patients, increase career satisfaction for practitioners and reduce the unsustainable costs of healthcare. This is progressive information not to miss. To find out more about Doctors For Nutrition, visit: https://www.doctorsfornutrition.org To view the Australasian Nutrition in Healthcare Conference website and ticketing options, visit: https://www.nutritioninhealthcare.org Power Plant Radio is proudly brought to you by PranaOn, Australia’s leading plant based nutrition brand. www.pranaon.com

What has Claire been up to lately? And what is her New Year’s resolution?   In this episode, Claire is back on the show! Early in 2018, my wife and co-host Claire Davies announced she was taking a break from the podcast. This is only a temporary appearance and you should enjoy the opportunity of hearing what Claire has been doing over the past year and just what her ongoing passion is. Claire is an amazing human being. After working as a nurse for over 2 decades, the last decade as a working Mum, she took some time off to help get the New Normal Project off the ground. Her calm, measured and wise way of being brought a valuable voice and philosophy to this podcast, something that many of you have fed back to us. But after a year of speaking on the podcast about the plant-based lifestyle we adopted, and how much healthier and happier we both feel for living this way, Claire realised this was neither her true purpose nor the best use of her skills and experience. It shocked me when she said she no longer wanted to work on the podcast, at least for the time being, but having seen the growth and fulfilment she has enjoyed over the last year, I now see why she made that decision. Claire has begun a career in clinical pastoral care. As you’ll hear in this podcast this is all about providing a deep listening presence to those unfortunate people who are patients in our hospital system. And from what I've heard Claire does, and will continue to do, a great job at this. Listen in as Claire speaks about: What this new vocation is all about The educational course she has been participating in How she has been helping hospitalised patients How this relates to her own faith-based journey Why she’s no longer co-hosting the podcast The New Year’s resolution Claire has chosen The New Year’s resolution I have chosen And some advice from Claire about identifying the purpose behind your exercise regime Enjoy listening to my beautiful wife, Claire. Live well, feel well, do well.   Andrew Davies   ------------------------------------ Links to people, organisations & other resources mentioned: Claire Davies on Twitter: @CLDavies22 Clinical Pastoral Education Rich Roll Oprah Winfrey Andy Ramage Episode 46 of New Normal Project podcast with Andy Ramage One Year No Beer challenge Doctors For Nutrition website DFN Nutrition in Healthcare Conference 2019 Dr Neal Barnard Dr Scott Stoll New Normal Project podcast New Normal Project website New Normal Project on Facebook New Normal Project on Instagram: @newnormalproject New Normal Project on Twitter: @newnormalproj Email Andrew Davies Andrew Davies on Instagram: @andrewdavies66 Andrew Davies on Twitter: @andrewdavies66 Andrew Davies on Facebook Subscribe to the New Normal Project newsletter

Have you ever considered an alcohol-free challenge? Are you worried you might be drinking too much? Do you need help with your drinking?   If any of these questions resonate with you, this podcast is one you may learn something from. Andy Ramage, a passionate ex-professional footballer who is now an equally passionate oil broker in London, UK, is this week’s guest. In 2015 Andy co-founded the global lifestyle phenomenon OneYearNoBeer.com, a 28, 90 or a 365-day alcohol-free challenge to help transform people's relationship with alcohol. His first best-selling book The 28-day Alcohol-free Challenge, co-authored with his colleague Ruari Fairbairns, was released in December 2017. Andy is one of the world’s leading behavioural change & performance coaches. He works with CEOs, business professionals, athletes, entrepreneurs, actors and influencers to transform their relationship with alcohol to improve their health, their careers and their day to day lives. Andy is working towards a Masters degree in positive psychology and coaching psychology, is a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a mindfulness based awareness coach, a much sought-after speaker, and with Ruari, he has a popular podcast called the One Year No Beer podcast. In this episode, Andy tells his story of how he ended up in a work culture where alcohol was prominent, how he realised this had become a problem and what he did about it, his initial failures going alcohol-free mainly because of the social pressure he felt, how an extended alcohol-free period ended up being successful, and what he is now doing to inspire others to take and benefit from an alcohol-free challenge. In the conversation, Andy also speaks on: How he didn’t ever identify with being an alcoholic The failed alcohol-free attempts which made him stronger His realisation that apart from Alcoholics Anonymous there was not much to help people with their drinking behaviour Using non-alcoholic beer to help him What the One Year No Beer movement and community is all about His 28 day Alcohol-Free Challenge book What happens after most people try an alcohol-free challenge The benefits of getting up early without a hangover How to deal with partners with drinking behaviours His change to plant-based eating and how that has helped him How mindfulness has helped him, especially Loving Kindness meditation He hopes to write more books, do more speaking, write blogs and lead courses His passion for football and how that led to a professional football career How much better a footballer he might have been with his present lifestyle The disconnect between what professional footballers drink and what the supporters think they drink The need for more public figures being known to be alcohol free This is not a conversation to necessarily make you give up alcohol completely. This is not a conversation focused on people who might be considered alcoholics. This is a conversation for people who drink even small amounts of alcohol. This is a conversation to raise your awareness of the relationship you might have developed with alcohol without labelling or stigmatising you. At a time of the year people are often making New Year’s resolutions, this might just be the kicker to try an alcohol-free challenge, especially as Andy well describes the social pressures we all face as we choose behaviours that make us different to the culture all around us. Andy understands how to invite people to change their behaviour without ever telling them they are a bad person for what they are currently doing. It’s not negative, it’s all about the positive. If you have been thinking about reducing your drinking, I hope this will be helpful.   Live well, feel well, do well.   Andrew Davies     PS. Claire is taking a break from hosting the show so I invite you to stick with me on a search to improve your health and happiness. My father’s recent death with cancer has reinvigorated my passion to help as many people as possible to live the healthiest lives possible to give us the best chance of a longer and disease-free life. The podcast will continue to focus on the pillars of a healthy lifestyle such as eating more plants, becoming more mindful, moving our bodies more, improving our sleep, developing healthier connections and refining our sense of purpose. I’d really appreciate your help in supporting the show by posting on social media, rating or reviewing the show, or simply by telling one person you think would enjoy listening. And please subscribe to our newsletter at www.newnormalproject.com.au   ------------------------------------   Links to people, organisations & other resources mentioned: Andy Ramage webpage: https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/author/andyramage/ Andy Ramage on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andyoynb Andy Ramage on Instagram: @andyramagemv Andy Ramage on Twitter: @AndyRamageAF Andy Ramage on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyramage/?originalSubdomain=au Andy Ramage email address: andy@oneyearnobeer.com One Year No Beer webpage: https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/takethechallenge One Year No Beer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Oneyearnobeer/ One Year No Beer on Instagram: @oneyearnobeer One Year No Beer on Twitter: @oynbuk One Year No Beer podcast: https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/podcasts/ The 28 Day Alcohol Free Challenge book: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/andy-ramage/the-28-day-alcohol-free-challenge/9781509857258 Our Plantpower World retreat: https://www.ourplantpowerworld.com/ Rich Roll: https://www.richroll.com/ Rich Roll podcast: https://www.richroll.com/category/podcast/ Julie Piatt: http://www.srimati.com/ 5 AM Miracle podcast: https://www.jeffsanders.com/the-5-am-miracle-podcast/ Hal Elrod: https://halelrod.com/ No Meat Athlete: https://www.nomeatathlete.com/ Matt Frazier: https://www.webmd.com/matt-frazier Professional Footballer’s Association: https://www.thepfa.com/ Episode 45 of New Normal Project podcast with Neal Barnard: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-45-neal-barnard-how-to-start-plant-based-eating-and-which-health-benefits-you-might-expect Doctors For Nutrition website: https://www.doctorsfornutrition.org/ DFN Nutrition in Healthcare Conference 2019: https://events.humanitix.com.au/nihc2019 New Normal Project podcast: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/ New Normal Project website: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/ New Normal Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newnormalproject/ New Normal Project on Instagram: @newnormalproject New Normal Project on Twitter: @newnormalproj Email Andrew Davies: info@livingtheplantpowerway.com

After an 8 month break, the New Normal Project podcast is back, aiming to inspire and empower you to live a more healthy, fulfilling and conscious life. Claire is taking a further break from the show so I invite you to stick with me, Andrew, on a search to improve your health and happiness, and indeed mine. My father’s recent death with cancer has reinvigorated my passion to help as many people as possible to live the healthiest lives possible to give us the best chance of a longer and disease-free life. The podcast focuses on the pillars of a healthy lifestyle such as eating more plants, becoming more mindful, moving our bodies more, improving our sleep, developing healthier connections and refining our sense of purpose. This interview is with Dr Neal Barnard, a physician, clinical researcher, author, and an adjunct associate professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington DC, USA. In 1985, Neal established the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) to promote preventive medicine, conduct clinical research, and advocate for higher ethical standards in research. The PCRM also provides direct medical care through its subsidiary, the Barnard Medical Center, in Washington, where patients with diabetes, obesity, and other chronic conditions can be treated, and/or participate in clinical research studies, aiming to improve the prevention and treatment of these health problems. In this episode, you’ll hear Neal speak about: His forthcoming trip to Australia His early career in psychiatry His upbringing on a farm with a medical father How nutrition isn’t owned by any single medical specialty How much of his work is really behavioural change The aim of his new book the Vegan Starter Kit The first steps in starting a plant-based diet Plant-based eating being less torturous than other popular diets His perspective on oils in a plant-based diet How hardening of the arteries can lead to back pain How poor diet plays a part in the development of dementia The rapid effects of a plant-based diet in diabetics How patients are now starting to educate their doctors His thoughts on eliminating cheese, fish and chocolate Which cancers are most responsive to plant-based eating The carcinogenic effects of grilling meat How plant-based eating night influence mental illness Why he set up the PCRM The Barnard Medical Centre helping people with dietary changes The respect he and his colleagues have for their patients Some of the advocacy initiatives he has led His thoughts on the other pillars of healthy lifestyle The online Kick Start program from the PCRM Neal has been inspiring, supporting and helping people with scientific articles, books and conference presentations about plant-based nutrition for over 3 decades. I see him as one of the pre-eminent international plant-based doctors, which is why I really hope you enjoy this interview. Following the interview you’ll hear how Neal will be coming to Australia for the Nutrition in Healthcare Conference, run by Doctors For Nutrition, from February 15-17, 2019 in Melbourne. Lucy Stegley, co-founder of Doctors For Nutrition joins me on the podcast to speak about this new organization, it’s vision, and who and what is on the program for this excellent conference. Whether you are a doctor, another healthcare professional, or simply someone interested in hearing from experts in nutrition, including Dr Barnard, please check out www.doctorsfornutrition.org to find out more. New Normal Project e-list subscribers have exclusive access to a 10% discount on conference tickets. If you haven't signed up to our e-newsletter as yet, you can do so here: www.newnormalproject.com.au   Live well, feel well, do well.   Andrew Davies   ----------------- Links to people, organisations & other resources mentioned: Dr Neal Barnard on Twitter: @DrNealBarnard Dr Neal Barnard on Facebook: @NealBarnardMD Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine website: https://www.pcrm.org/ Vegan Starter Kit book: https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/vegan-starter-kit-neal-barnard-md-provides-fast-track-health The Cheese Trap book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cheese-Trap-Breaking-Surprising-Addiction/dp/1455594687 Neal Barnard’s other books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Neal-D.-Barnard/e/B001ILHHG0 Neal Barnard on the Rich Roll podcast (episode 242): https://www.richroll.com/podcast/neal-barnard/ Neal Barnard on the Rich Roll podcast (episode 296): https://www.richroll.com/podcast/neal-barnard-2/ Barnard Medical Centre website: https://www.pcrm.org/barnard-medical-center Study publication by Dr Barnard and colleagues of plant-based nutrition for diabetes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19339401 Study publication by Dr Barnard and colleagues of plant-based nutrition in the workplace: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23695207 Second study publication by Dr Barnard and colleagues of plant-based nutrition in the workplace: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24524383 Dr Dean Ornish website: https://www.ornish.com/ PCRM Online 21 Day Vegan Kickstart Program: https://kickstart.pcrm.org/en Raw Events Australia website: www.raweventsaustralia.com/ Doctors For Nutrition website: https://www.doctorsfornutrition.org/ Dr Heleen Roex website: http://www.wholeplantshealth.com.au/ DFN Nutrition in Healthcare Conference 2019: https://events.humanitix.com.au/nihc2019 Dr Scott Stoll website: https://drscottstoll.com/ Plantrician Project: https://plantricianproject.org/ Dr Alan Desmond: https://www.plantbaseddoctors.org/alan-desmond Dr Renae Thomas website: https://www.livefull.com.au/about-us Code Blue documentary: http://www.codebluedoc.com/#the-film-1 Diet Fiction documentary: https://www.dietfictionmovie.com/ Young At Heart – Brisbane Nutrition Symposium with Dr Kim Williams: https://events.humanitix.com.au/brisbanesymposium New Normal Project podcast: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/ New Normal Project website: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/ New Normal Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newnormalproject/ New Normal Project on Instagram: @newnormalproject New Normal Project on Twitter: @newnormalproj Email Andrew Davies: info@livingtheplantpowerway.com