Physician to Physician Plant-Based Nutrition

It can be hard to answer patient questions about plant-based diets if you don't have direct experience with it yourself - so we're answering some of the most common patient FAQs in this bonus episode! From concerns about protein to questions about gas and bloating, we've got you covered.    Other resources mentioned in this episode:  Nutrition for Families Balanced.org PCRM NutritionFacts.org eCornell Training American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Another quick bonus episode featuring easy tips for transitioning to more plant-based eating. We know it can feel overwhelming to get started, and there's a misconception it has to be all or nothing. In reality, it can be much simpler, so we're breaking down the basics of making the transition and sharing some of our favorite products to help you and your patients get off to a great start!   Check out some of the products/brands we love: Meati ImpossibleFoods.com Beyond Meat Jack and Annie's Miyoko's Just Egg Ben and Jerry's Trader Joe's   More products can be found and purchased at plantbasedvendors.com  

Featuring guest Dr. Michelle Loy, this week we're talking all things Integrative Medicine and the role of nutrition in overall health and wellbeing.     References: Twohig-Bennett C, Jones A. The health benefits of the great outdoors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of greenspace exposure and health outcomes. Environ Res. 2018 Oct;166:628-637. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2018.06.030. Epub 2018 Jul 5. PMID: 29982151; PMCID: PMC6562165.   Michelle Loy. Clinician Wellness—Self-Care for Staying Healthy: Narrative Medicine for Optimizing Well-Being and as an Antidote to Stress and Burnout.Integrative and Complementary Therapies.Aug 2022.163- 165.http://doi.org/10.1089/ict.2022.29027.mlo Pub-lished in Volume: 28 Issue 4: August 17, 2022    Puma J. Culinary Medicine and Nature: Foods That Work Together. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2020;14(2):143-146. Published 2020 Jan 7. doi:10.1177/1559827619895149   Michelle H. Loy, John Usseglio, Danielle Lasalandra, and Melanie A. Gold.Probiotic Use in Children and Adolescents with Overweight or Obesity: A Scoping Review.Childhood Obesity.ahead of print http://doi.org/10.1089/chi.2022.0059 Online Ahead of Print:June 20, 2022   Alejandra Ríos-Hernández, José A. Alda, Andreu Farran-Codina, Estrella Ferreira-García, Maria Izquierdo-Pulido; The Mediterranean Diet and ADHD in Children and Adolescents. Pediatrics February 2017; 139 (2): e20162027. 10.1542/peds.2016-2027   Sílvia Fernández Barrés, Dora Romaguera, Damaskini Valvi, David Martínez, Victoria Arija, Jordi Sunyer, Martine Vrijheid, Mediterranean Dietary Pattern in Pregnant Women and Offspring Risk of Overweight and Abdominal Obesity in Early Childhood: The INMA Cohort Study, Advances in Nutrition, Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2016, Page 34A, https://doi.org/10.1093/advances/7.1.34A   Velázquez-López L, Santiago-Díaz G, Nava-Hernández J, Muñoz-Torres AV, Medina-Bravo P, Torres-Tamayo M. Mediterranean-style diet reduces metabolic syndrome components in obese children and adolescents with obesity. BMC Pediatr. 2014;14:175    Chatzi L, Apostolaki G, Bibakis I, et al. Protective effect of fruits, vegetables and the Mediterranean diet on asthma and allergies among children in Crete. Thorax. 2007;62(8):677–683 123. Cepeda AM, Del Giacco SR, Villalba S, et al. A traditional diet is associated with a reduced risk of eczema and wheeze in Colombian children. Nutrients. 2015;7(7):5098–5110    Castro-Rodriguez JA, RamirezHernandez M, Padilla O, PachecoGonzalez RM, Pérez-Fernández V, Garcia-Marcos L. Effect of foods and Mediterranean diet during pregnancy and first years of life on wheezing, rhinitis and dermatitis in preschoolers. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 2016;44(5):400–409 125. Pepino VC, Ribeiro JD, Ribeiro MA,    Jacka, Felice & Kremer, Peter & Berk, Michael & de Silva-Sanigorski, Andrea & Moodie, Marjory & Leslie, Eva & Pasco, Julie & Swinburn, Boyd. (2011). A Prospective Study of Diet Quality and Mental Health in Adolescents. PloS one. 6. e24805. 10.1371/journal.pone.0024805.    Loewen OK, Maximova K, Ekwaru JP, Faught EL, Asbridge M, Ohinmaa A, Veugelers PJ. Lifestyle Behavior and Mental Health in Early Adolescence. Pediatrics. 2019 May;143(5):e20183307. doi: 10.1542/peds.2018-3307. Epub 2019 Apr 19. PMID: 31004047.   Ventriglio A, Sancassiani F, Contu MP, et al. Mediterranean Diet and its Benefits on Health and Mental Health: A Literature Review. Clin Pract Epidemiol Ment Health. 2020;16(Suppl-1):156-164. Published 2020 Jul 30. doi:10.2174/1745017902016010156   Oddo, V. M., Welke, L., McLeod, A., Pezley, L., Xia, Y., Maki, P., Koenig, M. D., Kominiarek, M. A., Langenecker, S., & Tussing-Humphreys, L. (2022). Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet Is Associated with Lower Depressive Symptoms among U.S. Adults. Nutrients, 14(2), 278. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14020278   Yin, W., Löf, M., Chen, R., Hultman, C. M., Fang, F., & Sandin, S. (2021). Mediterranean diet and depression: a population-based cohort study. The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, 18(1), 153. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-021-01227-3

Dr. Urvi Shah joins us this week to discuss the impact of plant-based diets on cancer and the practice of oncology.   Episode Sources: Soy and isoflavones consumption and breast cancer survival and recurrence: a systematic review and meta-analysis Pre-diagnosis and early post-diagnosis dietary soy isoflavone intake and survival outcomes: A prospective cohort study of early stage breast cancer survivors Association between Soy Isoflavone Intake and Breast Cancer Risk for Pre- and Post-Menopausal Women: A Meta-Analysis of Epidemiological Studies Soy Isoflavones and Breast Cancer Risk: A Meta-analysis

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.   

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 Associated With Potentially Modifiable Risk Factors by Race and Ethnicity in the US   Association of Ultraprocessed Food Consumption With Risk 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

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 Associated With Potentially Modifiable Risk Factors by Race and Ethnicity in the US   Association of Ultraprocessed Food Consumption With Risk 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  

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 Carbohydrate Intake on Insulin Sensitivity, Body Weight, Hemoglobin A1c, and Blood Pressure in Patients with 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 Glycemic Control and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in a Randomized Clinical Trial in Individuals With 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.

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  

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!

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  

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.

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! 

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  

Increasingly, people are making changes to their diets based on more than just their health. One leading reason people want to eat more plant-based foods is to lessen their impact on the environment, which in turn, also improves the livability and sustainability of our planet. This episode breaks down a number of ways our dietary choices impact on the planet, as well as the animals and people who live on it.   Resources:  The Eat Lancet report Cowspiracy (film) Rotten (film)

An award-winning chef, educator and authority on plant-based cuisine, Chef Mark Reinfeld has over 25 years experience preparing innovative vegan and raw food cuisine. He has written eight acclaimed books and conducts virtual and in-person culinary trainings around the world.  In 2017, Chef Mark was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. He was the founding chef of The Blossoming Lotus Restaurant, voted "Best Restaurant on Kaua’i". Mark's first cookbook, Vegan Fusion World Cuisine, was named “Best Vegetarian Cookbook in the USA" and has a foreword written by Dr. Jane Goodall. Since then, Mark has authored seven more books including the bestselling 30-Minute Vegan series, as well as his latest books detailing the links between health and plant-based diets. He serves as the Executive Chef for the North American Vegetarian Society’s Summerfest and offers vegan consulting services, including chef trainings and recipe development, for clients such as Google, Whole Foods, Kroger, Danone, The Humane Society, Bon Appetit Management, Sabra, Aramark, Sodexo and more. Chef Mark’s mission is to help create a sustainable future for humanity by training others in the art of plant-based cuisine - for our health, the planet, and for a more peaceful world.   Learn more at http://www.chefmarkreinfeld.com

Second to protein, making sure they get the right nutrients in the right amounts is a major concern for most people transitioning to a plant-based diet. In this episode, we're digging into what the science says about nutrients in plant-based diets, and offering some tips to make sure your patients are getting everything they need to stay healthy.    Sources: Neufingerl N, Eilander A. Nutrient Intake and Status in Adults Consuming Plant-Based Diets Compared to Meat-Eaters: A Systematic Review. Nutrients. 2021 Dec 23;14(1):29. doi: 10.3390/nu14010029. PMID: 35010904; PMCID: PMC8746448. Bakaloudi DR, Halloran A, Rippin HL, Oikonomidou AC, Dardavesis TI, Williams J, Wickramasinghe K, Breda J, Chourdakis M. Intake and adequacy of the vegan diet. A systematic review of the evidence. Clin Nutr. 2021 May;40(5):3503-3521. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2020.11.035. Epub 2020 Dec 7. PMID: 33341313.

In this Bonus Episode, we're talking with Audrey Lawson-Sanchez, founder and executive director of Balanced.org, about the ins-and-outs of nutrition policy and what it takes to advocate for change.    Learn more about Balanced.org on their site and take 30 seconds to endorse the Focus on Fiber campaign to get encourage the USDA to make dietary fiber a nutrition priority in school meals!

We're back with a bonus episode for Season 2. This week: more travel tips to make plant-based eating possible...no matter where you're venturing!    Special shout out to Happy Cow and The Vegan Stay for making it easy to find great food and accommodations while traveling.

The number one question most plant-based practitioners get is, "Where do I get my protein?" In this episode, we're talking about how much protein the average person actually needs and where people shifting to a plant-based diet can find protein in animal-free foods.   Find recipes and sources at www.physicianplantpodcast.com   Products: Four Sigmatic Protein Vega Sport Protein  Tailwind Sport Recovery