Vanessa Sturman, food coach, is back to guide us on a flexible approach to Christmas plant-based food. She discusses how to enjoy food and celebrate Christmas without feeling like you've lost touch with healthy whole food plant-based eating for the coming year.

Those tempeh stuffing balls...

https://theveganlarder.com/vegan-christmas-tempeh-sausage-stuffing-balls/#recipe

Contact Vanessa:

https://www.vanessasturman.com/

Instagram:

@vanessaforhealth

In episode 8 of season 5, we speak with lifestyle medicine expert, and Plant-Based Health Professionals Ambassador, Dr. Chidi Ngwaba.

Dr Chidi breaks down how type 2 diabetes, one of the most common chronic diseases, can be prevented, treated, and even reversed through evidence-based lifestyle changes, particularly a whole-food plant-based diet.

By explaining the underlying mechanisms of insulin resistance in a way that is accessible, we understand how and why the answer goes beyond just refined sugar.

He highlights why plant-based nutrition is so effective at restoring insulin sensitivity and improving metabolic health, sharing clinical insights from his work helping thousands of patients reverse chronic conditions.

We also address common myths surrounding carbohydrates, fruit and diabetes, offering clarity for anyone confused by conflicting nutrition advice.

This episode is both inspiring and informative so make sure to listen to the end to find out what Dr Chidi's favourite plant-based meal is!

To connect with Dr Chidi: drchid@mac.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drchidimd/

Access recipes and learn more about Plant-Based Sis: https://plantbasedsis.com/

Plant- Based Health Professionals UK Type 2 Diabetes Factsheets: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Diabetes-factsheet08.11.24.pdf

Plant- Based Health Professionals UK article on Type 2 Diabetes treatment and prevention: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/plant-based-diets-for-the-prevention-and-treatment-of-type-2-diabetes

Further information on continuous glucose monitors: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/continuous-glucose-monitor

For the courses discussed: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/courses

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It will come as no surprise to our regular listeners that kidney disease is another area in which a healthy plant-based diet supports better health. We are therefore delighted to bring you this week's bonus episode: our discussion with Cade Morant about his experience of nephrotic syndrome and a diagnosis of focal segmental glomerulonephritis. Cade has experienced a kidney transplant and ongoing dialysis, but despite these challenges has discovered plant-based diets are not just good for planetary health!

https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CKDKidneyfactsheetPBHPUK-May23.pdf

https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Reducing-potassium-in-CKD-when-you-are-following-a-plant-based-diet.pdf

https://kdigo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Key-Takeaways_KDIGO-2024-CKD-Guideline_People-Living-with-CKD.pdf