In this episode, Donna interviews Lina Kumar, a former podiatrist who transitioned into a career as a registered nutritionist. Lina shares her journey from working in diabetic foot care to exploring the vital connection between nutrition and health. She discusses the challenges faced by patients with chronic conditions and emphasises the importance of preventive care and healthy eating habits.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Lina transitioned from a podiatrist specialising in diabetic foot care to a registered nutritionist, driven by her desire to empower individuals to take control of their health through nutrition and lifestyle changes.
Lina emphasises the critical link between nutrition and health, noting that many patients she encountered had poor dietary habits that contributed to their health issues, particularly in the context of chronic conditions like diabetes.
There is a need for better education around nutrition and healthy eating, advocating for a return to teaching cooking and food preparation skills in schools to foster healthier eating habits from a young age.
Lina discusses the interconnectedness of the gut and overall health, including the gut-brain axis, and stresses the importance of addressing lifestyle factors such as sleep, hydration, and emotional well-being in addition to diet.
The approach to improving health should be gradual and personalised, focusing on small, manageable changes rather than overwhelming individuals with drastic dietary shifts.
BEST MOMENTS
"I always wanted to be different to what everybody else was doing. So yeah, that was it."
"Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. It needs to be dealt with quickly with antibiotics, otherwise it could progress to an amputation."
"We just do the best that we can with our time and money that we have. It's always about the small steps."
"If we take care of our bodies in the right way, with the right support, we shouldn't need to be supported by the NHS massively."
"Food is medicine and the pillars of health being a little bit of movement every day, managing your emotions is very, very important."
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Donna is a Registered Nurse who has worked in the NHS for three decades.
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