Plant-Powered Physicians

Nephrology

Nephrologist Dr. Shivam Joshi joins us this week to discuss plant-based nutrition and renal health.
 
Sources:
PLADO Diet (AKA "the new renal diet")
 
A Review on Plant-Based Diets in Kidney Disease
 
Plant-Based Milks and Risks for Stone Formation
 
More information about the Plant-Based Lifestyle Medicine Clinic in NYC. 
 

Neurology [Part 2]

Neurologist Dr. Ali Saad joins us again to discuss the connection between plant-based nutrition, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis.
 
Studies:
Variation in Population Attributable Fraction of Dementia AssociatedWith Potentially Modifiable Risk Factors by Race and Ethnicity in the US
 
Association of Ultraprocessed Food Consumption WithRisk of Dementia
 
World Stroke Organization (WSO):Global Stroke Fact Sheet 2022
 
Global and regional eff ects of potentially modifi able risk factors associated with acute stroke in 32 countries (INTERSTROKE): a case-control study
 
PALF Action Plan

Neurology [Part 1]

Neurologist Dr. Ali Saad joins us to discuss the connection between plant-based nutrition and brain health.
 
Studies:
Variation in Population Attributable Fraction of Dementia AssociatedWith Potentially Modifiable Risk Factors by Race and Ethnicity in the US
 
Association of Ultraprocessed Food Consumption WithRisk of Dementia
 
World Stroke Organization (WSO):Global Stroke Fact Sheet 2022
 
Global and regional eff ects of potentially modifi able risk factors associated with acute stroke in 32 countries (INTERSTROKE): a case-control study
 
PALF Action Plan
 

Endocrinology

This episode, we're sitting down with Dr. Sandhya Bassin to discuss the connection between plant-based nutrition and endocrine health.
 
Sources:
A plant-based diet for the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes McMacken M, Shah S. A plant-based diet for the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes. J Geriatr Cardiol. 2017 May;14(5):342-354. doi: 10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2017.05.009. PMID: 28630614; PMCID: PMC5466941.
 
Effect of High Protein vs High CarbohydrateIntake on Insulin Sensitivity, Body Weight,Hemoglobin A1c, and Blood Pressure in Patientswith Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Sargrad KR, Homko C, Mozzoli M, Boden G. Effect of high protein vs high carbohydrate intake on insulin sensitivity, body weight, hemoglobin A1c, and blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. J Am Diet Assoc. 2005 Apr;105(4):573-80. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2005.01.009. PMID: 15800559.
 
A Low-Fat Vegan Diet Improves GlycemicControl and Cardiovascular Risk Factors ina Randomized Clinical Trial in IndividualsWith Type 2 Diabetes Barnard ND, Cohen J, Jenkins DJ, Turner-McGrievy G, Gloede L, Jaster B, Seidl K, Green AA, Talpers S. A low-fat vegan diet improves glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors in a randomized clinical trial in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2006 Aug;29(8):1777-83. doi: 10.2337/dc06-0606. PMID: 16873779.

Cardiology

This season, each episode features a different specialist discussing what the science says about plant-based nutrition and their speciality.
This episode, we're fortunate to have Dr. Andrew Freeman, an expert cardiologist joining us to discuss plant-based nutrition and heart health. 
 
Sources:
Lifestyle Medicine: An Antidote to Cardiovascular Diseases 
Reddy KR, Freeman AM. Lifestyle Medicine: An Antidote to Cardiovascular Diseases. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2022;0(0). doi:10.1177/15598276221130684
 

Bonus Episode: Dairy!

Replacing dairy with plant-based alternatives is often one of the last dietary shifts people make on their way to being entirely plant-based. And although we've been told for years dairy is critical to a balanced diet and our health, the truth is the data doesn't really support that claim.
 
Want to take action? Sign this petition to get more plant-based foods in schools and to encourage your legislators to remove the fluid dairy milk mandate for students across the count.
 
Get The Minimalist Baker's 5-Ingredient Ricotta Recipe here!

Bonus Episode: Fish!

For years, fish has been touted as a health food. This week, we're breaking down what the data actually shows when it comes to the health benefits of consuming fish.
 
Sources:
Distribution and translocation of micro- and nanoplastics in fish
The dilemma of health eating and environmental sustainability: the case of fish
Omega-3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
 

Bonus Episode: Eggs!

In this bite-sized special bonus episode, we're exploring what the science says about the impact of eating eggs on our health. 
 
Episode sources:
Mousavi SM, Zargarzadeh N, Rigi S, Persad E, Pizarro AB, Hasani-Ranjbar S, Larijani B, Willett WC, Esmaillzadeh A. Egg Consumption and Risk of All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies. Adv Nutr. 2022 Apr 9:nmac040. doi: 10.1093/advances/nmac040. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35396834.
Zhao B, Gan L, Graubard BI, Männistö S, Albanes D, Huang J. Associations of Dietary Cholesterol, Serum Cholesterol, and Egg Consumption With Overall and Cause-Specific Mortality, and Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis. Circulation. 2022 Apr 1. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.121.057642. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35360933.
Yang PF, Wang CR, Hao FB, Peng Y, Wu JJ, Sun WP, Hu JJ, Zhong GC. Egg consumption and risks of all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Nutr Rev. 2022 Feb 18:nuac002. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuac002. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35178575.

Episode 8: Plant-Based On the Go!

Whether they're traveling or just have a busy schedule, finding plant-based foods on-the-go can be a challenge for some of our patients. This week, we're sharing our best advice for finding plant-based foods at airports, gas stations, and even fast-food restaurants. Plus, we share some planning and packing tips to make sure we never find ourselves hungry or undernourished while on-the-go! 

Episode 7: Plant-Based Meals on a Budget

When many people hear the words "vegan" or "plant-based" they automatically think "expensive," but that doesn't have to be the case. In this week's episode, we're sharing information, ideas, and resources you can use to help your patients navigate transitioning to a more plant-based diet while staying within their budget!
 
We set out to feed our families for a week on a budget of $60 and this week we're sharing what we could find within that price range.
 
Other resources your patients might find helpful:
www.plantbasedonabudget.com
www.misfitsmarket.com
www.imperfectfoods.com
The Ultimate Guide to Cheap Vegan Food