The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast

Join Alex Higham, co-founder of Exhale Healthy Coffee and health advocate, as he dives into the fascinating world of coffee. Discover the brain and heart benefits of drinking 2-3 cups a day. Alex shares insights on brewing methods that maximize health benefits and the impact of sourcing and roasting on polyphenols. Learn how to choose the best coffee and address common questions about caffeine intake. With tips on brewing techniques and quality selection, this conversation will enrich your coffee experience while supporting your health.

Jassa Ahluwalia, a British actor known for his roles in 'Some Girls' and 'Peaky Blinders', shares his unique experiences growing up with a mixed English and Punjabi heritage. He discusses the challenges of cultural identity and self-worth, advocating for the idea of being 'both not half.' Jassa emphasizes the importance of language in shaping belonging and the need for inclusive representation in the acting industry. This heartfelt conversation sheds light on embracing one's background and encourages others to navigate the complexities of their own identities.

Dr. Rupy Aujla, an expert in integrative health, dives into the world of gastritis and its management through food and lifestyle changes. He explains the symptoms and causes of gastritis, emphasizing the role of Helicobacter pylori and dietary choices. Listeners learn about protective eating habits and specific foods to avoid, along with alternative therapies like herbal remedies. Dr. Aujla also shares valuable strategies, including stress-reduction techniques and personal routines to alleviate heartburn and reflux symptoms.

Dr. Rupy, a health expert renowned for his insights into nutrition, takes us on a deep dive into the surprising benefits of vinegar. He discusses how vinegar might help regulate blood sugar, prevent type 2 diabetes, and lower cholesterol. Initially skeptical, he examines compelling scientific studies that support these claims. The conversation also covers practical tips on how to incorporate vinegar into your diet and the importance of mindful consumption. Get ready to rethink that vinegar shot!

Today’s snacksize Doctor’s Kitchen podcast is about how Dr Louise Newson figured out she was menopausal.Why women struggle with weight during and after the menopause,  is the key question I’m put to Dr Louise Newson on #223 What Women need to know about the Menopause.But during this episode, Louise told me the story of how she figured out that she was menopausal, and despite being a specialist, an experienced GP she still missed the key obvious signs.🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube hereYou can download The Doctor’s Kitchen app for free to get access to our recipes, with specific suggestions tailored to your health needs and new recipes added every month. Start your 14-day free trial here.🥗 Join the newsletter and 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram🐦 Tweet me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Uma Naidoo has spent her life exploring the unique connection between food and brain health. Her first book, 2020’s groundbreaking This Is Your Brain on Food, offered readers around the world a better understanding of the many ways our diets impact our mental, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing, and provided a useful blueprint for working through conditions like depression, OCD, PTSD, dementia, and more.Her next book “Calm your mind with food” is a deeper exploration of this. Today we talk about:• How inflammation affects everything from anxiety and depression to Alzheimer’s disease• How the trillions of bacteria living in your gut are key to controlling anxiety• The six pillars for calming the mind• What to eat to balance the appetite hormone leptin, a key link between the central nervous system and metabolic processes• How to incorporate anxiety-busting foods into your diet, from ashwagandha to vitamin C🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app for free*🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website*The Doctor's Kitchen App gives you access to all of our recipes, with specific suggestions tailored to your health needs and new recipes added every month. We’ve had some amazing feedback so far and we have new features being added all the time - check it out with a 14 day free trial too.Do check out this week’s “Eat, Listen, Read” newsletter, that you can subscribe to on our website - where I send you a recipe to cook as well as some mindfully curated media to help you have a healthier, happier week.🥗 Join the newsletter and 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram🐦 Tweet meWe would love to get your feedback on the subject matter of these episodes - please do let me know on our social media pages (Instagram, Facebook & Twitter) what you think, and give us a 5* rating on your podcast player if you enjoyed today’s episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week’s bonus podcast we have Dominique Woolf on the show - I’m super excited to host her. We also cooked a beautiful dish in the Doctor’s Kitchen studio, a Salmon Curry, which we made Doctor’s Kitchen friendly with more veg and fibre. If you don’t know Dominique, she won the “great cookbook challenge with Jamie Oliver” with her simple accessible Asian recipes. Her books became Sunday times best sellers and she has a wealth of knowledge and knack of fusing multiple different cuisines.Dominique is passionate about sharing her love of big, bold flavours and Asian cuisine and her second book, The Asian Pantry, is out now in all good bookstores.We have a conversation about food, flavour and how Dominique copes with a busy family life as well as running her own business and becoming an entrepreneur.🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app for free*🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website*The Doctor's Kitchen App gives you access to all of our recipes, with specific suggestions tailored to your health needs and new recipes added every month. We’ve had some amazing feedback so far and we have new features being added all the time - check it out with a 14 day free trial too.Do check out this week’s “Eat, Listen, Read” newsletter, that you can subscribe to on our website - where I send you a recipe to cook as well as some mindfully curated media to help you have a healthier, happier week.🥗 Join the newsletter and 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram🐦 Tweet meWe would love to get your feedback on the subject matter of these episodes - please do let me know on our social media pages (Instagram, Facebook & Twitter) what you think, and give us a 5* rating on your podcast player if you enjoyed today’s episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s snacksize Doctor’s Kitchen podcast is about whether people on plant based diets are getting enough protein and the benefits of eggs.Max Lugavere is an online educator, podcaster and somewhat of a controversial figure in the nutrition world, however I quite like his no nonsense approach to food and wellbeing. Eating whole, nutrient dense ingredients is the biggest hurdle for many of us, and his whole thesis for health is to focus on the simple things that we should be doing everyday.  Check out the full episode on #203 Look after your brain with Max Lugavere.🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube hereYou can download The Doctor’s Kitchen app for free to get access to our recipes, with specific suggestions tailored to your health needs and new recipes added every month. Start your 14-day free trial here.🥗 Join the newsletter and 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram🐦 Tweet me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Kirsten Shockey discusses fermenting foods, including health benefits, food waste reduction, and simplicity. She explores unusual ferments like natto and tempeh, highlighting their incredible advantages. The podcast delves into the impact of fast-acting yeasts on bread intolerance and the role of fungi in fermentation, such as Koji and tempeh. Additionally, the importance of creating a conducive environment for successful fermentation is emphasized.

Today’s snacksize Doctor’s Kitchen podcast is about whether keto diets are appropriate for everyone, how fasting can allow you to dip into the benefits of different diets and stress your body in slightly different ways.Dr Mindy Pelz is an educator who has helped 10000s of women across the world become more attuned to their cycles, their menopause and has advocated for personalised approaches to healthcare for women and their unique biological needs. On episode #216 Fasting for Women we also talk about some caveats of fasting and who fasting is NOT for in this episode.🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube hereYou can download The Doctor’s Kitchen app for free to get access to our recipes, with specific suggestions tailored to your health needs and new recipes added every month. Start your 14-day free trial here.🥗 Join the newsletter and 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram🐦 Tweet me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.