This week I cover protein source and risk of gestational diabetes, impact of a low-fat vegan diet on metabolic health, diet pattern and risk of diabetes, healthy lifestyles and Alzheimer’s and a new study on meat-free diets for children. —

Cognitive impairment refers to a decline in brain function, including forgetfulness, poor concentration and difficulty making decisions, which can then lead on to dementia. The most common types of dementia are Alzheimer’s Dementia and vascular dementia. — The greatest global challenge for health and social care in the 21st century: Currently more than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year. In 2019, the estimated total global societal cost of dementia was US$ 1.3 trillion, and these costs…

This week I cover egg consumption and risk of death, plant-based diets for rheumatoid arthritis, low-carb diet and hormone health, meat consumption and inflammatory bowel disease and a blog about my new book. —

This week I bring you up to date on diet, immunity and COVID-19. No surprises that studies continue to support the benefits of a plant-based diet, a healthy gut microbiome and adequate vitamin D. — I have been following with great interest the studies on diet, nutrition and COVID-19 outcomes. My previous summary articles can be found here (make sure you scroll down for recent updates). To date, we have learnt that a healthy diet is key to maintaining physical and mental well-being during the…

This week I highlight new guidelines from New Zealand on weight management, impact of protein source on the risk of frailty, berries and type 2 diabetes, alcohol and cardiovascular disease and artificial sweeteners and cancer. —

This week I cover the impact of a plant-based diet on male and female fertility, the positive benefits for longevity and the potential role of flaxseeds for rheumatoid arthritis. —

This week is dedicated to prevention of cardiovascular disease, which remains the top cause of death globally. It is estimated that by addressing diet, lifestyle and psychosocial factors we could prevent or delay 90% of these conditions. — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the general term given to a group of disorders that affect the heart and blood vessels. The INTERHEART and the INTERSTROKE studies demonstrated that modifiable lifestyle and psychosocial factors were responsible for 90% of the risk of developing a heart attack or stroke. …

This week is dedicated to the topic of cancer, in preparation for my talk at the Real Truth About Health Conference from 1st to 17th April 2022. You can join for free here. —

This week is dedicated to the topic of alcohol. There is consensus that the safest amount to drink is zero. I end with a reminder about the actions we can each take to reduce our personal impact on climate change. —