Dr. Gemma Newman, an expert in holistic health and lifestyle medicine, discusses her journey to veganism, changing attitudes towards plant-based eating, and the health benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet. She highlights the need for doctors to educate themselves on plant-based nutrition and explores the importance of honest conversations about eating animals. The podcast also delves into the holistic approach to lifestyle medicine and the impact of an anti-inflammatory diet on athletic performance.
A plant-based diet can have positive effects on health and can help patients take control of their well-being.
Doctors need more nutrition training and should rely on evidence-based information rather than YouTubers for nutritional advice.
Veganism offers a way to align personal values with lifestyle choices and be a role model for others.
Deep dives
The Power of a Plant-Based Diet for Health
Dr. Jemanoumen, also known as the Plant Power Doctor, discusses the positive effects of a plant-based diet on health. She shares how she has witnessed the transformation of her patients as they take control of their health through plant foods. She emphasizes the importance of listening and understanding patients' needs before recommending dietary changes. The conversation also touches on the power of a plant-based diet in supporting mental health and offers tips for transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle.
The Role of Nutrition in Medicine
Dr. Jemanoumen highlights the lack of nutrition training in medical school and the need for doctors to become more knowledgeable in this area. She mentions the importance of evidence-based information and cautions against relying solely on YouTubers or internet influencers for nutritional advice. Encouraging doctors to join organizations like Plant-Based Health Professionals UK and British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, she believes that collaborative learning and sharing of information can help improve patient care and provide reliable nutrition advice.
The Benefits of Veganism Beyond Health
Dr. Jemanoumen emphasizes the positive impact of veganism on animal compassion and the environment. She discusses how veganism offers a way to broaden one's circle of compassion and align personal values with lifestyle choices. She also highlights the importance of being a role model and leading a healthy, vegan lifestyle to inspire others. Additionally, she mentions the significance of focusing on the positive aspects of veganism and not getting discouraged by setbacks or negativity from others.
Integrating a Holistic Approach to Health
Dr. Jemanoumen emphasizes the importance of addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health. She believes in treating patients as a whole, addressing the root causes of stress and disconnection in order to facilitate healing from the inside out. Dr. Jemanoumen shares her passion for holistic health, plant-based nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. She also talks about the power of mindset and the techniques she uses to help her patients change their mindsets for better health outcomes.
Summary of the Book: The Plant Power Doctor
Dr. Jemanoumen discusses her book, The Plant Power Doctor, which serves as a guide for individuals interested in adopting a plant-based diet for health reasons. The book covers various diseases and conditions that can be improved through a whole food plant-based approach, offering practical tips, real-life stories, and scientific evidence. Dr. Jemanoumen aims to make the book accessible and engaging with beautiful illustrations, color photography of recipes, and a user-friendly format.
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In this episode Evy and Robbie have an uplifting conversation with Dr. Gemma Newman about health, wellness and her new book The Plant Power Doctor. An expert in holistic health & lifestyle medicine and an advisory board member of Plant Based Health Professionals UK, Dr. Newman talks about her transition to veganism, changing attitudes towards plant based eating and the incredible array of health benefits available from eating a whole foods, plant based diet. Also in this episode…
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Dr. Newman shares why many vegans are more well versed on the health benefits of plant based eating than their doctors!
She explains how she feels her ethics, work, mind and body have been brought into alignment through veganism.
Dr. Newman shares how the combination of her husband’s marathon running & her son’s compassion for chickens led her to explore her preconceived ideas about veganism and, ultimately, to changing her diet and her medical specialisation.
Dr. Newman speaks about the dangers of getting nutritional advice from YouTubers, with a really interesting insight about why they may change their diet more frequently than the rest of us...
She explains her motivation to write The Plant Power Doctor and who she would most like to read the book!
Dr Newman shares if she’s ever had a patient for whom a plant based diet hasn’t worked.