This week in the Nutshell we have a real first for you - a plant-based dentist, Dr Keval Shah.

In this fascinating discussion we covered all sorts of topics related to the health of teeth and gums, including whether fruit is bad for our teeth and how our oral microbiome and dental health may affect our overall health.

But there is so much more to this episode than a reminder to floss!

Keval is a passionate climate and vegan activist and we had a really inspiring discussion about how we can extend compassion to all on this planet - human and non-human animals alike, and how our actions make a difference to the climate crises including some tips on ethical investing!

We delved into why Keval rescues farm animals, volunteers in animal sanctuaries, and spends his holidays providing free dental care to the people of Sierra Leone.

Don't miss this one if you want to be truly inspired by this remarkable and compassionate human being.

To connect with Keval, and check out his podcast:

https://www.kevalashah.com/s-projects-side-by-side

And if you haven't already, health professionals please add your signature to

https://plantsfirsthealthcare.com/

The closest we will ever get to producing a chicken nugget is this mini-episode to evaluate whether chicken has earned its place as a healthier choice ingredient.

https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/eating-eggs-an-extract-from-the-book-eating-plant-based-scientific-answers-to-your-nutrition-questions

In charts: how chicken went from luxury to staple - https://www.ft.com/content/3802180c-a60d-4de9-9449-ac3943637892

https://www.thevegspace.co.uk/recipes/

https://schoolnightvegan.com/home/tofu-fajitas/

In this episode we take a deep dive into Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a complex yet common condition. We discuss how the diagnosis is made, what symptoms to look out for, how to manage IBS and how to tackle FODMAPs on a plant-based diet, as well as the all important gut microbiome and gut-brain axis.

Hazel started her dietetic career as a Research Dietitian at Kings’ College London, where she worked on two published research papers on inflammatory bowel disease.

She then went on to develop her clinical gastroenterology experience at Imperial Trust, London, later working at Manchester Royal Infirmary and then Royal Liverpool Trust.

Hazel became a fully trained FODMAP dietitian, completing her training at Kings’ College London. This training equipped her with comprehensive knowledge and skills in implementing the low FODMAP diet effectively, giving her the ability to empower clients to achieve lasting relief from their IBS symptoms.

Hazel founded her private consultancy business in 2022. HC Dietetics specialises in gastroenterology conditions, such as IBS and IBD. Additionally she has a special interest in plant-based diets and their connection with gut health and overall health.

To connect with Hazel: www.HCDietetics.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/HCDietetics

Don't forget the Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Conferences!

Link for the 9th November virtual NLMC 2024:

https://nlmc.org.uk/nlmc-the-nutrition-and-lifestyle-medicine-conference/nlmc-day-two/

And for the early bird tickets for NLMC 2025

https://nlmc.org.uk/tc-events/nlmc-2025/