In A Nutshell: The Plant-Based Health Professionals Podcast
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Hosted by plant-based NHS GP doctors, Daisy Lund and Clare Day
Hosted by plant-based NHS GP doctors, Daisy Lund and Clare Day, who are on a mission to share evidence of the power of wholefood plant-based diets to transform health and improve wellness.
14/10/2026
In this episode of In A Nutshell, 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?
Listen on your favourite streaming platform 🎧
You can’t store protein — excess gets converted into carbs, then fat.
Dr. Christopher Gardner - Professor of Medicine, Director of Nutrition Studies at Stanford University, and author of Food Sense: What to Eat and Why, explains why too much protein crowds out the fibre-rich foods your microbiome needs.
Full interview available Oct 14 on your favourite podcast platform, including YouTube.
On our latest episode we’re joined by Dr Emma Copsey, Consultant Cardiologist, to discuss how nutrition and lifestyle approaches can prevent and manage hypertension.
The full episode is out NOW on your favourite podcast platform, including YouTube. Link in bio — go have a listen! 🎧
30/09/2026
High blood pressure is one of the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke 🏥
On this episode of In A Nutshell, we’re joined by Dr Emma Copsey, Consultant Cardiologist, to discuss what role nutrition and other non-pharmacological lifestyle approaches can play in preventing and managing hypertension.
We discuss what causes high blood pressure and how factors including diet 🍎 physical activity, 🏋️ weight, sleep 💤 and stress can influence risk.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional or simply interested in cardiovascular prevention and lifestyle medicine, this episode explores ways to broaden our approach to preventing and managing blood pressure for better health outcomes.🩺
Available on all streaming platforms 🎧
High blood pressure is one of the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke. We’re joined by Dr Emma Copsey, Consultant Cardiologist, to discuss how nutrition and lifestyle approaches can prevent and manage hypertension — from diet and exercise to sleep and stress.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional or simply interested in heart health, this episode explores practical ways to take control of your blood pressure.
Full episode lands Sept 30th on your favourite podcast platform, including YouTube.
🌱 Calcium-set tofu is a massive game changer that doesn’t get talked about enough in the vegan community.
Just 100g can give you up to 400mg of calcium — and if you’re like our guest Emily Angus RD, who is eating closer to 150g, you could be getting 600mg in a single portion. That’s on top of all the other benefits tofu brings: isoflavones, protein, and a seriously nutrient-dense profile.
🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favourite podcast platform, including YouTube.
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16/09/2026
In this episode of In a Nutshell, we’re joined by Emily Angus, R.D. to explore the science behind bone health 🦴and plant-based diets 🌱
We discuss the nutrients that matter for maintaining healthy bones, as well as the important role of physical activity amongst other lifestyle factors. 🏋️
We also tackle one of the biggest questions surrounding dietary patterns and bone health: could eating a vegan diet alter your fracture risk?
Emily shares some practical advice on what a bone-friendly plant-based diet actually looks like, and what she likes to eat for lunch! 🥗 🫘
So have a listen today 🎧 we are available on all the usual podcast platforms, and don’t forget to share the episode with a friend 💚
🦴 Did you know your body rebuilds a whole new skeleton every 10 years?
Exercise — especially weight-bearing and impact training — is key to keeping your bones strong. You don’t even need a gym. Squats, walking, skipping, even a weighted vest can make a difference.
🎧 Full interview with Emily Angus, RD - senior dietitian at - drops Wed 16 Sept · 7:30am
Available on your favourite podcast platform, including YouTube.
Imagine falling asleep during a job interview… then again while driving home.
That’s exactly what happened to .daily.dose before his life-changing type 1 diabetes diagnosis at 21.
From thinking he was just “tired” to getting tested for 20+ biomarkers, this is a wake-up call about listening to your body when something feels off.
🎙️ The full interview is available now on your favourite podcast platform, including YouTube.
🌊 “I used to love surfing, but what if I pass out in the ocean? I’m gone.”
Exercise physiologist and diabetes educator .daily.dose opens up about the moment his diabetes diagnosis stripped away everything he loved — surfing, sport, the gym — and how he refused to let it define him. After years of trial and error, countless mistakes, and relentless experimentation, he reached a place where he’s not just managing his condition — he’s thriving.
From the fear of losing it all to becoming the happiest he’s ever been. 💪
The full interview is available now on your favourite podcast platforms, including YouTube.
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