The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast

Today on the podcast I am speaking with Ben Atkinson.Ben is unique in his perspective having both a formal qualification in nutrition as well as training and an appreciation for functional and lifestyle medicine. Ben is a nutritionist with the core belief that a holistic and functional approach to health is fundamental to optimal well-being. He has held research and science communications posts at health institutes and charities, always aiming to empower individuals to take control of their health by increasing access to and understanding of health information.Ben now hosts the Functional Health Podcast and is setting up a platform to promote the integration of allied health professionals.Functional medicine practitioners, nutritional therapists, nutritionists, dietitians and CAM professionals all provide unique perspectives on patient-derived treatment protocols. The common goal of all health professionals must be considered greater than the differences that so often prevent collaboration. It is imperative that the myriad of conventional, complementary and allied nutrition professionals unite in order to prosper in the changing landscape of healthcare.Listen to the end for a summary of what we covered on the podcast, we talked through some of these points:Being true to your interpretations on dietEat real food messagingThe idea behind Functional Health -Utility of Functional Approaches - Timeline, Root Cause medicine, all have meritBeing intuitive to what serves youNocebo effectElimination diets pros and consClick here to view the recipe video that I cooked for Ben on the show on my YouTube channel so you can see how delicious and easy it was to make .. even whilst recording a podcast!Don't forget to check out Ben on Instagram and the new Functional Health website and do have a listen to some of the other podcasts that Ben has recorded too - you will definitely enjoy them! You can find all the links on The Doctor's Kitchen website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of my trip to launch my new book ' Eat to Beat Illness'* in the US, I caught up with Aussie raised, but New York residing Chef Dan Churchill.Dan studied nutrition at university and made his break in Australia with Best Selling cookbooks and making appearances on American Morning TV, he’s now the official chef for Under Armour clothing brand and on the Centr.com app. He also opened his restaurant 'Charley St' in NY’s Nolita district - a spread bar, delivering colourful bowls and tasty toast options with of course epic third wave coffee. The restaurant is also home to Dan’s Studio Kitchen where he posts Youtube recipes and interviews from his EPIC TABLE podcast .. which I’m now featured on too!I respect Dan’s pragmatic approach to nutrition and food and you can tell his mission is to make people fall in love with food again, even his professional athlete clients that could beforgiven for seeing food as yet another tool to improve performance.Don't forget to check out Dan's most recent cookbooks - DudeFood and The Healthy Cook and remember to follow Dan on his social media platforms here and do check out his podcast and website to see all his amazing work - and watch out for more information on when the new Olive Oil line that Dan talked about on the Pod too is released!Check out all the other links and information on The Doctor's Kitchen website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today is Dr Megan Rossi -  who is back on The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast for a second instalment! Dr Megan has been on the show before, talking all things related to the gut and fibre. I’d recommend you listen to that episode from the very first season of podcasts I recorded 2 years ago - and I've linked this here below for you.Dr Megan Rossi, The Gut Health Doctor, is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with an award-winning PHD in gut health. A leading Research Fellow at King’s College London, Dr Rossi is currently investigating nutrition-based therapies in gut health, including pre-and probiotics, dietary fibres, the low-FODMAP diet and food additives,As well as leading The Gut Health Clinic. Dr Rossi works with leading companies to promote better gut health and create new menus, including Leon Restaurants. Eat Yourself Healthy is her first book.You’ll find the recipe video that I made with Dr Megan, and our super interesting conversation - on my youtube channel go check it out!And check out The Doctor's Kitchen website for all other social media links and information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of my trip to launch my new book ' Eat to Beat Illness'  in the US, I caught up with Michelin star Chef, David Bouley. Let me tell you about why this man is so special!In 1987, Chef David Bouley opened his own restaurant, Bouley, in TriBeCa. Among many accolades, Bouley earned several four-star reviews in The New York Times, seven James Beard Foundation awards for best restaurant and best chef, named “Best Chef in America” by Herald Tribune, TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards “The Best Restaurant in the United States” and #14 in the world, 29 out of 30 rating in Zagat and ranked #1 in New York City for many years.He is one of the most health-conscious chefs in the world, with a strong focus and research for diners with health concerns; Chef Bouley’s approach has won him a lifetime achievement award from Dr. Peter Green, Director of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University and a lifetime achievement award from Dr. Barry Smith, President of the Rogosin Institute and Professor of Clinical Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College.I hope you enjoy the podcast with Chef Bouley - we had a fascinating conversation for over two hours which was just fantastic and I've condensed the interview for you here. I'm sure you will find the conversation super interesting to hear from a chef's point of view.We also did a wonderful Chef and Doctor event whilst I was in New York and you can find out more about these types of events that Chef Bouley hosts on his website - where you can also find a wealth of more information about the great man himself and all sorts of other events and such like that they are running in NYC - go check it out!Check out The Doctor's Kitchen website for all social media links and other information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast I'm chatting to Meik Wiking - who founded the world's first Happiness Research Institute in 2011, in Copenhagen, Denmark. He consults cities, governments and organisations around the world on happiness. He has advised the Minister of State for Happiness in the UAE, the state of Jalisco in Mexico and the city of Goyang in South Korea, among others. He holds a degree in business and political science and has previously worked for the Danish Ministry of Foreign AffairsHappy memories are representative of connections and undoubtedly related to human health. You might think what has this got to do with food, diet or nutrition but these are multi-sensory experiences that cannot be separated from the enjoyment of living. This is why my motto has always been flavour as well as function - its who’s around the table as much as what’s on the table.A summary of some of the tips that we spoke about on the episodeTo be aware of all your senses when you are happy - think about the tastes, the smells the environment, and who you are withUse and create happy memory triggers - such as an item or anecdote from the experienceCreate a memory 'dish' and theming an evening- when meeting up with friends or eating out And don't forget to check out Meik's new book - The Art of Making Memories: How to Create and Hold Onto Happy Moments You’ll find the recipe video that I cooked with Meik and our super interesting conversation - on my youtube channel go check it out!And you'll find all other social media links along with other information over on The Doctor's Kitchen website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now the podcast this week came about after I heard quite a heated debate on Radio 4 called 'The Morality of Fashion'regarding Fashion and Environmental impact - and I thought who better to ask about sustainability than my friend Venetia Falconer.Venetia is a London based producer, presenter and host of the Talking Tastebuds podcast. She is extremely passionate about mindful consumption and slow fashion. Recently, she has been featured discussing Sustainable Fashion on on BBC World News, BBC Radio 4’s Costing The Earth, NowThis News and BBC Radio London.You may have seen Venetia on Tastemade, where she makes delicious vegan dishes and low waste beauty products. She regularly hosts events and interviews for brands including Sweaty Betty, Vevolution and The Body Shop.“Human health and planetary health are fundamentally interconnected .. We are slowly waking up to the cumulative, time-delayed, and spatially removed effects human actions are having on the planet’s health. Since planetary and human health are fundamentally linked, preventing environmental damage and maintaining healthy ecosystems is the most effective long-term strategy to promote health in humans. In 1992, the ‘Commission on Health and Environment’ created by the World Health Organization (WHO) published a report entitled Our planet, our health. Its opening statement reads: The maintenance and improvement of health should be at the centre of concern about the environment and development.A summary of some of what we discussed on the pod today:Conscious fashion - being a lot more aware of when we choose to purchase fashion itemsMany websites that can help you shopping with peace of mindCheck out charity shops and hiring clothes websites - which allow you to indulge in the hobby of fashion whilst not being as detrimental to the environmentRecognising the role of the consumerHow important our purchasing power isConnect with Venetia on Instagram and Youtube for weekly videos and tips for living a more mindful lifestyle.You’ll find the recipe video that I cooked with Venetia and our super interesting conversation - on my youtube channel go check it out!Don't forget to check out social media links and other information on this episode over on The Doctor's Kitchen website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I want to introduce this pod with a quote from my guests latest book “ The Language of Kindness”'Come with me on the wards from birth to death, past the special care baby unit and the double doors to the medical ward.  Run through the corridors to answer the crash bleep, past the pharmacy and staff kitchen and to the accident and emergency room. We explore the hospital itself as well as nursing and many other aspects. What I thought nursing involved when I started - chemistry, biology, physics, pharmacology and anatomy - and what I now know to be the truth of nursing - the loss of people, psychology , art, ethics and politics. We will meet people on the way, patients, relatives and staff - people you may recognise already - because we are all nursed at some point in our lives. We are all nurses'.Christie WatsonI am speaking to the fantastic Christie Watson  - who is a bestselling writer with a special interest in nursing and mental health. Having spent twenty years working as a nurse, she also holds an honorary Doctor of Letters for her contribution to nursing and the arts. She is Patron of the Royal College of Nursing Foundation.Her non-fiction work, The Language of Kindness, published in 2018 was a number one Sunday Times Bestseller. It was a Book of the Year in The Evening Standard, New Statesman, The Times, The Guardian and The Sunday Times. Is has been translated into 23 languages, and spent five months in the Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller lists.We’re taking a slight turn from our usual chat about nutrition and lifestyle to talk about an interesting and important topic that impacts our wellbeing to the very core; Kindness. You’ll find the recipe video that I cooked with Christie and our super interesting conversation - on my youtube channel go check it out!All social media links and other information relating to this episode can be found over on The Doctor's Kitchen website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast I talk with Dr Heather McKee who is the UK’s leading lifestyle behaviour change specialist, consultant and founder of drheathermckee.co.ukHaving studied health behaviour change and weight loss psychology for 10 years her mission is to offer an evidence-based sustainable alternative to an industry saturated with quick fixes and health fads.Her passion is in translating evidence-based techniques into real-life practices to help people build the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to create lasting and enjoyable healthy habitsToday we talked about:How we navigate the modern landscapeFinding out what your joy is and what sparks joy in your lifeTailoring our environment to help us become more successful in our goalsKindness - being kind to ourselves and each otherControversy around psychology and weight loss You’ll find the recipe video that I cooked with Heather and our super interesting conversation - on my youtube channel go check it out!Don't forget to go on over to The Doctor's Kitchen website for all social media links and other information relating to this episode and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I’m speaking with medical herbalist and author of “Root to Stem” Alex Laird. She runs one of the few NHS medical herbalism clinics at Whipps Cross hospital in London alongside a consultant dermatologist and has over 20 years of experience.Trained in biomedicine and plant pharmacology, Alex is also a visiting lecturer, has published numerous research papers, and is the co-founder of the charity Living Medicine.Alex is a firm believer in using food and foraged plants to help support wellbeing.We’re going to be cooking a recipe from the book Root to Stem and I’m fascinated by her role as a medical herbalist in the NHS.Some of the areas that Alex and I spoke about:Try growing some greenery on your windowsill & growing plants at homeKitchen herbs like Basil, Coriander, Parsley are a fantastic source of nutritionTry out a local foraging class in your area(it's very important that you go foraging with an expert as there are a lot of items which are inedible and may cause harm if consumed without experience advice)Seasonal eating* - which is really easy to do by following which fruits and vegetables are in season and readily available at your local supermarketsIncluding a variety of foods in your diet is key - and probably one of the most important concepts to include in the foods that you eatTry walking meetings and eating al fresco where possible You’ll find the recipe video that I cooked with Alex and our super interesting conversation - on my youtube channel go check it out!And you can find all of this information and more at www.thedoctorskitchen.com'Root to Stem' is a seasonal and holistic approach to health that puts plants, herbs and nature at the heart of how we live and eat.It is a new kind of guide that links individual health to our communities and the planet's health to sustain us all.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast I am speaking to Dr Zarrin Shaikh, a Consultant Cardiologist who specialised in Cardiac Imaging, specifically advanced echocardiography and cardiac MRI, following her PhDin Sleep at Imperial College London and the Royal Brompton Hospital.We’ll be talking about her exciting new project called Fresh Heart Project, which stands for food, relaxation, exercise, sleep and happiness and how these lifestyle features can help us overcome blood pressure issues, atherosclerosis and look after our hearts.We’ll be talking about her personal experience of lifestyle medicine, the cardiologists from America who inspired her journey and a particular focus on Atrial fibrillation something that I personally suffered with and why we may be seeing more of it in clinic.Some of the points that we talked about that I think are really important to consider are below - and don't forget to check out the show notes here too for the papers that Dr Zarrin discusses:Looking at the news in the morning and being aware of what impact that has on your stress levelsThe connection between happiness and cardiovascular diseaseI'll link to the studies that Dr Zarrin mentioned in the notes belowThe nutrition principles that Dr Zarrin stands by - whole grains, quality fats, largely whole and lots of plant based foodsHow lifestyle is an adjunct to therapy - something that we use alongside the current tools that we haveYou’ll find the recipe video that I cooked for Dr Zarrin - Pear and Chocolate Overnight Oats with Fresh Berries - on the show on my youtube channel so you can see how delicious and easy it was to make .. even whilst recording a podcast!And you can find all of this information and more at www.thedoctorskitchen.comMy social media links are:Website: www.lifestylecardiology.comTwitter: @freshheartdocInstagram: @freshheartdocLinkedIn: Zarrin Shaikh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.