PinnedShireen KassamThe Top Science Papers of 2023 Supporting Plant-Based NutritionAs the pandemic of chronic illness worsens and the health of the planet deteriorates, we have a key solution in plain sight. I summarise…36 min read·Dec 16, 2023--3--3
Shireen KassamReversing high blood pressure on a whole food plant-based dietI received a diagnosis of high blood pressure around 2006 and was prescribed medication, which quickly became a routine part of my life…3 min read·6 days ago----
Shireen KassamReview of the plant-based lifestyle medicine news April 2024This month I cover the evolving role of doctors, lifestyle factors and cancer, harms of alcohol consumption, calcium and vitamin D…12 min read·Apr 30, 2024----
Shireen KassamReview of the plant-based lifestyle medicine news March 2024This month I cover the benefits of sleep, some good news for bone health and those with arthritis, the role of metabolic syndrome in cancer…12 min read·Mar 24, 2024----
Shireen KassamReview of the plant-based lifestyle medicine news February 2024There was too much choice this month. I cover brain health, prostate cancer, fatty liver, plant-based pregnancies, healthy ageing and more.12 min read·Feb 24, 2024----
Shireen KassamReview of the plant-based lifestyle medicine news January 2024This year we broaden our focus to include all six pillars of lifestyle medicine, alongside plant-based nutrition. I have changed the name…13 min read·Jan 27, 2024----
Shireen KassamA look back at 2023 for Plant-Based Health Professionals UK16 min read·Dec 27, 2023----
Shireen KassamReview of the plant-based nutrition news November 2023.This month I highlight key evidence for shifting diets towards consuming more plants. The benefits include reduction in chronic diseases…12 min read·Nov 23, 2023----
Shireen KassamReview of the plant-based nutrition news October 2023This month I cover healthy ageing, including cognitive health, adverse impacts of red meat consumption, benefits of plant-based diets for…11 min read·Oct 28, 2023----
Shireen KassamA Six-Year Journey to Veganism: Health, Ethics, and Athletic Achievement.For the past six years, I have been on a transformative journey as a vegan. At the age of 36, I found myself in a downward spiral, despite…5 min read·Oct 23, 2023--3--3