The Sprouting Revolution: Learning to Nourish Yourself & Your Community – with Harold Craston
“If an absolute amateur can grow organic veg at home and begin to feed a community — so can you.”From sprouting seeds on a shelf to launching a transparent, mission-driven supplement brand, Harold Craston shares his journey with Shhine - built on sustainability, simplicity, and local organic farming.Harold also opens up about supporting his father through a terminal cancer diagnosis - and how this transformed his own approach to health and nutrition.Whether you're curious about growing your own nutrient-dense food with minimal fuss, or seeking ways to support your health and that of your loved ones, this inspiring conversation will encourage you to start small, think local, and create meaningful change from the ground up.Learn more about Shhine’s mission: www.Shhine.coConnect with Harold and Shhine: Instagram Updates and tickets to live podcast recordings: Join the mailing list Connect with Dr Alan Desmond Instagram Threads X/Twitter Sponsored by Linwoods Healthfoods. Shop their entire range at linwoodshealthfoods.com and use code DESMOND for a 15% saving and free delivery.
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Why You Can’t Have Human Health Without Animal Welfare — Zoologist Turned NHS Dietitian Rosie Martin
Zoologist turned NHS Dietitian Rosie Martin changed careers - to save more lives.Today, I’m joined by Registered Dietitian Rosie Martin, who shares her powerful journey from zoologist to NHS dietitian and plant-based advocate.Tune in for some incredible insights on- Advocating for positive dietary change within the healthcare system. - What to say to people who ask, “where do you get your protein?”- How the “one health” approach links animal welfare and human health.Rosie also shares her tips on staying grounded and kind—even when you’re the only plant-based voice in the room.Follow Rosie on Instagram: @plantdietitianrosieSign up for Rosie's free masterclass: The 3 Secrets to Banish Cravings and Lose Weight on a Plant-Based Diet.Updates and tickets to live podcast recordings: Join the mailing list Connect with Dr Alan Desmond Instagram Threads X/Twitter Sponsored by Linwoods Healthfoods. Shop their entire range at linwoodshealthfoods.com and use code DESMOND for a 15% saving and free delivery.
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Live Q&A with Dr. Neal Barnard: Saturated Fat, Precision Nutrition, and Why Humans Are Built for a Plant-Based Diet
Dr. Neal Barnard returns for Part Two—this time joining me to take questions from the audience at our recent sold-out Live Podcast. Listen in as we weigh in on: How plant-based eating is entering mainstream medical practiceWhy precision nutrition isn’t ready for primetimeThe truth about saturated fat and heart diseaseHow plant-based diets support athletic performanceWhy plant protein is high-quality proteinPractical, inspiring, and deeply human—this is nutritional wisdom from one of the world’s leading experts - Dr Neal Barnard.Listen now and share with someone ready to feel their best through food.Join the audience: The Eat This Podcast LIVE on Wednesday May 14th, Exeter UK.I highly recommend Dr. Barnard’s latest book The Power Foods Diet :The Breakthrough Plan That Traps, Tames, and Burns Calories for Easy and Permanent Weight LossConnect with Dr Neal Barnard on Instagram and Twitter/XLearn more about: The Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineUpdates and tickets to live podcast recordings: Join the mailing list Connect with Dr Alan Desmond Instagram Threads X/Twitter Sponsored by Linwoods Healthfoods. Shop their entire range at linwoodshealthfoods.com and use code DESMOND for a 15% saving and free delivery.
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Yogurt: Gut Health Superfood or Just Clever Marketing?
Yogurt is a multi-billion dollar industry - and is heavily advertised as a gut microbiome-boosting super food. But what does the scientific literature actually tell us about yogurt and gut health? The History of Yogurt: How yogurt became a Western staple, moving from niche food to health product.What Science Actually Says About Yogurt: Why those ‘live probiotic cultures’ never reach your microbiome.Is Kefir Truly a Superior Option for Gut Health?Plant-Based Alternatives: Can non-dairy options like soy yogurt offer better health benefits?Environmental Impact: Comparing the carbon footprint of dairy yogurt versus plant-based alternatives.Final Verdict: Is yogurt really essential for better gut health, or is it all just clever marketing?I hope this episode helps you look beyond the advertising and make evidence-based choices that genuinely safeguard your digestive health.Links to some of the key papers mentioned in today’s episode: Long-term dietary patterns are associated with pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory features of the gut microbiome.Effects of Regular Kefir Consumption on Gut Microbiota in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: A Parallel-Group, Randomized, Controlled StudyIs consuming yoghurt associated with weight management outcomes? Results from a systematic reviewThe Effects of Kefir and Kefir Components on Immune and Metabolic Physiology in Pre-Clinical Studies: A Narrative ReviewA comparison of the nutritional profile and nutrient density of commercially available plant-based and dairy yogurts in the United StateUpdates and tickets to live podcast recordings: Join the mailing list Connect with Dr Alan Desmond Instagram Threads X/Twitter Sponsored by Linwoods Healthfoods. Shop their entire range at linwoodshealthfoods.com and use code DESMOND for a 15% saving and free delivery.
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How One Sustainability Activist Can Change Millions of Lives - with Klaus Mitchell
“Momentum breeds momentum. Don’t ever feel like you’re not making a difference—because I promise, you are.”Today, we're sitting down with sustainability advocate Klaus Mitchell, the powerhouse behind Plant Based News. If you’ve watched a viral video about veganism, sustainability, or plant-based health in the last decade—there’s a good chance Klaus and his team were behind it.With an online platform reaching over 85 million people every month, Klaus has helped shape influential Netflix documentaries, interviewed A-list changemakers like Joaquin Phoenix, and taken the stage at the UN’s COP climate conference to advocate for a better food system.In this inspiring conversation, Klaus takes us behind the scenes—from launching Plant Based News in his parents’ back garden greenhouse to becoming one of the most impactful media voices in the global movement for sustainable food.We explore the realities of burnout, misinformation, and advocacy —and why hope and storytelling remain our most powerful tools. A timely reminder that each of us can drive positive change, every single day.Follow Klaus Mitchell: Instagram X/Twitter KlausMItchell.comFollow Plant Based News: Instagram X/Twitter YouTube.comTune in: Plant Based News PodcastUpdates and tickets to live podcast recordings: Join the mailing list Connect with Dr Alan Desmond Instagram Threads X/Twitter Sponsored by Linwoods Healthfoods. Shop their entire range at linwoodshealthfoods.com and use code DESMOND for a 15% saving and free delivery.
Whether you're curious about healthy eating, the science behind nutrition and gut health, or how to live a happier and more fulfilling life, the Eat This Podcast with Dr Alan Desmond will inspire you with evidence-based insights and real-life stories.In each episode, gut health specialist and bestselling author Dr. Alan Desmond interviews doctors, dieticians, researchers and public figures, sharing expert advice on how to eat and live for optimal health and happiness. Tune in for positive conversations about the food we eat and the lives we lead.
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