The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast

*CAUTION - Explicit Language in this episode*Confused about supplements? Struggle to understand nutrition science? Constantly bombarded by conflicting headlines about which diet is better than another? How do we make sense of all this information when the noise-signal ratio is so disproportionate?Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Kamal Patel who is the co-founder and director of Examine.com. The world’s largest unbiased, internet site that peer reviews academic literature on diet, supplements and nutrition knowledge to give the most uncoerced information you can find anywhere. A site that I have personally used during my masters, recommended and supported throughout my nutrition journey.Kamal holds two master’s degrees from Johns Hopkins University, in business and in public health, he’s published peer-reviewed articles on vitamin D and calcium, as well as on a variety of clinical research topics. He’s also been involved in research on fructose and liver health, on nutrition in low-income areas, and on mindfulness meditation.There are SO MANY things we talk about in this pod that I’ve decided to split it up into 2 parts. The amount of information we talk about is quite overwhelming to listen to, but trust me it’s worth a good listen and there are so many insights I picked up on from Kamals wealth of knowledge: Circadian ZeitgebersNon diet Paleolithic perspectiveHow misinformation and bias starts from the Research labsMultivitamins, fish oil, vitamin DSupplements and Lifestyle for Stress, Sleep, Anxiety and Nootropics and AdaptogensThe Placebo effectBrain and Cognitive enhancing supplements, green tea, choline, berries, fish oilSupplements for Vegans - B12, choline, creatine, carnosine, fatty acidsCollagen for arthritis and skinContaminants in supplementsHow to choose supplementsThe precautionary principle with supplementationImmunonutritionCorona Virus supplements - Zinc, elderberry, Vitamin D, Garlic, Vitamin CHealth tracking, wearable devices and investigationsHow often research makes Kamal change his mindDo check out The Doctor's Kitchen website for full show notes and social media links for this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is everything we have been told about nutrition wrong? And have we questioned prevailing dietary dogma enough? Are we asking the right questions in nutrition science and if not, how do we rectify it?Professor Tim Spector, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at Kings College London and honorary consultant Physician at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals is my guest this week and we dive into these questions and more.He is the lead researcher behind the world’s biggest citizen science health project – the Covid Symptom study app. This free tool has been used by more than 4 million people in the UK, US, and Sweden. The app identified new symptoms of the disease and risk factors as well as monitoring its progress to warn health authorities. He has published four popular books- including the best-selling Diet Myth and more recently, Spoon-Fed, a Sunday Times bestseller that I think is absolutely fantastic.On the show today we talk about:Why the calorie in calorie out dogma is entirely flawedWhy salt may not be the prime suspectThe approach to pesticides we should takeArtificially sweetened beveragesPractical suggestions for how to live healthierWhat the future of personalised nutrition could holdCheck out The Doctor's Kitchen website for full show notes and social media links for this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if we could harness the power of our thoughts to change the function of our brain and manifest the perfect life we’ve always wanted for ourselves. You might think I’m talking about new-age self help sensationalism, quantum physics and hype. But I’m actually talking about concepts rooted in ancient philosophy, that are being proven by breakthroughs in neuroscience and neuroimaging.I’m delighted to be chatting with Dr Tara Swart - a neuroscientist, medical doctor, executive advisor, Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan, and author of best-seller ‘The Source’. A book that distills the principles and actions of how we can harness the power of our conscious mind to alter the world around us.Tara is passionate about disseminating simple, pragmatic neuroscience-based messages that change the way people live and work. She personally advises a small number of individuals via personal recommendation only, and speaks at major conferences globally.Today we talk about:The field of nutrition, the microbiota and how that has an impact on our thoughtsAncient wisdom and how this has been gradually explained through the lens of neuroscienceThe science explained the “law of attraction”How to manifest your thoughts into realityBrain agility and how we train itNeuroplasticityPsychobioticsBrain healthy foods, Brain healthy exercises and Brain healthy thoughtsWhy action boarding worksTara’s personal story of leaving her job, divorce and moving country all at the same time and how she harnessed the power of her mind to maintain resilience“There’s no fate but what we make for ourselves” – The TerminatorDo be sure to check out The Doctor's Kitchen Website for full show notes and social media links for this and all our other episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research highlights a crucial link between nutrition, ADHD and brain health, and there is some evidence, although not fantastic quality evidence, but some nonetheless, that indicates smart food choices for ADHD and Brain Health and data on supplementation which can influence cognitive Function.On the show we have Dr Rachel Gow, Ph.D who is both a nutrition professional and experienced researcher plus a parent of a child with ADHD who has the experience of being in the position of not knowing what to do to help their child. ADHD affects 1 in 20 children - 500,000 in the UK and roughly one in every classroom. And there are some incredibly well known figures in business, the arts and dance who are diagnosed with ADHD, but there is also a darker side to the condition that doesn’t get as much airtime and is something that we should be mindful of.Rachel is a London based psychologist specialising in child and adult mental health and has specific expertise in ADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety and related learning and behaviour conditions. In addition, Dr. Gow is a Registered Nutritionist and has a Masters of Science in Psychological Research Methods, She has published approximately 22 peer reviewed book chapters and scientific papers, and her first book “Smart Foods for ADHD and Mental Health” is being published by Hachette in February 2021. Dr. Gow frequently lectures at London Metropolitan University, the University of Surrey and has an honorary role at The Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College LondonOn the show today we talk about:Rachel’s personal story with her child's developmentOMEGA-3 Fatty acids and why they are critical for the brain and it's function Clinical trials looking at supplementationThe impact of the gut on Serotonin, Dopamine, Neurogenesis and Brain InflammationOMEGA-3 for depression and ADHDDo check out The Doctor's Kitchen Website for full show notes and social media links for this episode and others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's bonus episode, I'm basically going to tell you everything that is in my new book, 'Doctor's Kitchen 3-2-1'. I'm going through each chapter and giving you a summary of how the book came about, why I think it will change the way you cook and eat forever and my aspiration to help 10 million people eat Doctor's Kitchen meals everyday. I talk about:The formula for 3-2-1Why eating more Fruit and vegetables is the core focus of my bookHow fats are just as important and fruits and vegetablesThe mechanisms behind the medicinal effect of foodThe flaws surrounding Nutritional ScienceFasting and how it worksThe functional benefits of foodIf you haven't seen a copy, check it out wherever books are sold (here's a link to the Amazon page) and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter for weekly recipes and healthy eating inspiration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef and Nutrition Specialist. It is a pleasure to host this internationally regarded medical pioneer in this more newly recognized field of Nutritional Psychiatry.In her role as a Clinical Scientist, Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based clinical service in Nutritional Psychiatry in the USA. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School.Dr Uma is a professionally trained chef as well as working as a Psychiatrist, and after listening to this podcast you’ll understand why Michelin-starred David Bouley described her as “the world’s first “triple threat” in the food as medicine space”Dr. Naidoo, has been asked by The American Psychiatric Association to author the first academic text in Nutritional Psychiatry. But she’s already the author of a book you can get your hands on in the UK called “The Food Mood connection” and in the States it’s “This is your brain on FOOD”.On the show today we talked about:Uma’s upbringing, family roots in ayurveda and how her grandmother influenced her love of medicine and foodCulinary School and why she wentNutritional Medicine it’s scientific shortcomings and her dietary agnosticism Food Irritants to mental health, including transfats, additives and sugarSpices, Fibre and PlantsHer perspective on Nootropics and AdaptogensThe vagus nerve as a bidirectional superhighway of information between the gut and brainThe connection between diet and OCD, PTSD and AnxietyHer culinary hacks for making healthy food taste incredibleDo check out The Doctor's Kitchen Website for full show notes and all social media links for this and all other podcast episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year has been an interesting test of patience, and for a lot of us it has been tragic. My time in hospital and working in emergency has been pretty harrowing at times, but today I want to share with you a number of coping strategies I’ve maintained. I also want to put a spotlight on my learnings from 2020 in this solo episode to round off the year.Today I talk about:Gratitude and why I practice it3 key learnings from my Nutritional medicine mastersWhat I learnt from the podcast this yearInequality and how this existed before the pandemicThe pandemic is our Third World War - Jon SnowFood, purpose and communityThe power of routine and how my morning shapes my dayThe importance of journalingMy aspirations for the new yearA huge thanks again to all our amazing guests this year on the podcast and for all of you who listen and enjoy the content - we hugely appreciate the support!Do check out The Doctor's Kitchen Website where you can see all our episodes and supporting show notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz Earle MBE, is an absolute phenomena. She has 35 books to her name, multiple TV shows, a global beauty brand, a magazine and a hugely engaged and connected community online. Her work in beauty and wellness started way before the trend and her commitment to this area, along with many other businesses, built the foundations for the wellness industry currently valued at over a trillion dollars globally. Today I’m going to be chatting with Liz about her entrepreneurial journey, her experiences and what she has learned along the way. I want to share her story, her strategies for maintaining personal wellbeing, creating a support system around her as well as what excites her about the landscape right now. This is quite a personal podcast from both sides and we share a number of anecdotes which I hope will help you the listener understand the journey of an entrepreneur a bit better.This episode is for anyone who wants to know more about what it takes to be a founder in a unique industry as well as the added complexity of maintaining authenticity and safety for consumers, as is so important in Wellness.Do check out The Doctor's Kitchen website for full show notes and social media links for this and all our other episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entrepreneurship has a real glamour to it these days. With images of global startups such as Tesla, Lyft, Gymshark, Monzo and more. But what is startup life really like? And is it as desirable as people make it out to be?I’m thrilled to welcome along good friends of mine to the show - Zanna van Dijk and Natalie Glaze. These entrepreneurial, passionate ocean lovers wanted to create a business which was a force for good. A business that aligns with their morals and actually serves the planet.To fulfil this desire they co-founded Stay Wild Swim in 2018, an ethical and sustainable swimwear brand made from regenerated ocean plastic in the heart of London. Since the launch it has quickly become a leader in the sustainable fashion industry with a radically transparent supply chain, showing that you can consciously produce clothing without compromising style and quality. I personally know just how much effort goes into sourcing the raw materials, the fulfillment process and the seasonless slow fashion approach.Featured in Vogue, showcased at London Fashion Week, stocked in Selfridges and approved by Anna Wintour - Stay Wild Swim has seen huge success in a short period of time and is set to continue shaking up the fashion world.But what are the costs of startup? Beyond the glamour and the success what is the day to day like? The stresses, the sacrifice and how do these young business women stay grounded? What is their secret?On the show today we talk about:How Zanna and Natalie connected and grew the concept of what became Stay WildTheir rapid journey to success, features across both luxury magazines and the biggest social media accountWhat stresses they have encountered on their short journeyWhat coping mechanisms they have learnt along the wayZannas personal illness that led to her understanding the value of stopping and taking time for herselfWhat advice Natalie and Zanna have for listeners to cope with anxiety and stress, regardless of whether they are starting something up as a business Remember to check out The Doctor's Kitchen website for full show notes and social media links for this, and all our other episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the podcast today, I welcome Lauren Armes. Lauren is a business coach, speaker, writer and entrepreneur who founded Welltodo, a global industry network for the wellness industry, in 2014. Welltodo is now respected as a definitive voice for the business of wellness, spotlighting innovation and trends, case studies and insights. As a company, Welltodo helps people to build incredible businesses and careers in the wellness industry – through its events, recruitment and coaching services, and more. I have known Lauren for a number of years now and this episode is centred around how the success of wellness, which has become so pervasive in every aspect of our lives, will yield even more importance and impact in years to come.On the show today we talk about:Lauren’s background in the wellness industry and how she got startedThe initial issues with wellness and its pitfallsHow every company of the future will be a wellness companyDiversity in the wellness industryThe responsibility of an industry predicated on healthThe future trends in wellnessHow people should think about starting their own wellness product or brandHow welltodo itself has had to pivot in response to the pandemicCheck out The Doctor's Kitchen website for full show notes and social media links for this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.