In this week's nugget we are talking about weight loss injections, otherwise known as GLP-1s. Should you find yourself using these medications as a weight loss aid, we can report that a plant-based diet will complement this decision perfectly. And if you won't take our word for it, there's also a guide from our friends at Proveg which sets out how you can be sure you are getting enough protein and fibre, and all the other important nutrients.

https://proveg.org/glp-1-therapy/

Other references for this episode:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-026-02088-1

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12325-026-03750-w

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-026-02118-y

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In episode 4 of season 7, we’re joined by Dr. Christopher Gardner, Professor of Medicine and Director of Nutrition Studies at Stanford University.

Dr Gardner has spent decades researching nutrition, including leading clinical trials exploring some of the most controversial and confusing questions in nutrition science. He shares his perspective on some of the biggest questions in nutrition today, including protein, ultra-processed foods, seed oils, dietary patterns and what makes healthy eating sustainable in the real world.

The conversation also explores an important question for anyone working in nutrition and healthcare: how do we communicate the evidence clearly and effectively in an environment increasingly crowded with misinformation and conflicting nutrition messages?

In his new book, Food Sense: What to Eat and Why, Dr Gardner draws on his experience of nutrition research to offer an accessible guide to understanding the evidence, with practical advice and recipes along the way. You can order your copy here:

https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/food-sense-what-to-eat-and-why-christopher-gardner/a5544ee91d56052b

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This week's nugget is a whistlestop tour of all the work that Plant-Based Health Professionals UK do. As a member you are supporting our work and are part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future. If you haven't yet, please do join the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK following the link below:

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