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Haematologist and founder Plant-Based Health Professionals UK

Dr Shireen Kassam

Dr Shireen Kassam is a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King’s College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of lymphoma.

Shireen Kassam MBBS, FRCPath, PhD is Visiting Professor in the University of Winchester's Facult of Health and Wellbeing. She is also a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King’s College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of patients with lymphoma.

In addition, Dr Kassam founded the community interest company Plant-Based Health Professionals UK in 2017 to bring evidence-based education on plant-based nutrition to the UK. In January 2021, Shireen co-founded and launched the UK’s first CQC-registered, online, multi-disciplinary, plant-based lifestyle medicine healthcare service, Plant Based Health Online.

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Dr Shireen Kassam

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Opinion
Nutrition

‘Going vegan destroys the environment’ says Fox News. Is there evidence of this?

Fox News claims that veganism harms the environment, but evidence shows plant-based diets are significantly more sustainable and environmentally friendly than meat-heavy diets.
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Opinion
Nutrition

Are oats still a healthy breakfast choice? Debunking the latest social media myth

The claim that oats are not a healthy breakfast choice for those with sedentary lifestyles does not align with the wealth of scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of oats.
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Opinion
Health

'Pregnant vegans warned of deadly complications' media cites study on preeclampsia; is there cause for concern?

Regardless of your dietary patter, it's important to make sure you eat a healthy, balanced diet during pregnancy.
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Opinion
Food Systems

What Do Egg Prices Have To Do With Pandemics? Understanding the Bird Flu Crisis

The current egg price crisis isn't just costing consumers more money, it's putting farmers at risk, as well as causing concern for another pandemic. This feature explores the impacts of avian flu (H5N1).
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Opinion
Nutrition

The Facts About Protein: Why Science Says More Isn’t Always Better

The Glucose Goddess claims that we should all aim for 2g of protein per kg of body weight every day. What do the experts think?
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

The High-Protein, Gut-Friendly Food That's Been a Staple for Centuries—And It's Going Mainstream

From gut health to heart health, this fermented food checks more boxes than your average protein bar
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

What is collagen and should you be supplementing it?

Is Collagen the secret to youthful skin and strong joints—or just hype? Let's see what the science says.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Food Systems

What Do Egg Prices Have To Do With Pandemics? Understanding the Bird Flu Crisis

The current egg price crisis isn't just costing consumers more money, it's putting farmers at risk, as well as causing concern for another pandemic. This feature explores the impacts of avian flu (H5N1).
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

The Facts About Protein: Why Science Says More Isn’t Always Better

The Glucose Goddess claims that we should all aim for 2g of protein per kg of body weight every day. What do the experts think?
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

The High-Protein, Gut-Friendly Food That's Been a Staple for Centuries—And It's Going Mainstream

From gut health to heart health, this fermented food checks more boxes than your average protein bar
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

What is collagen and should you be supplementing it?

Is Collagen the secret to youthful skin and strong joints—or just hype? Let's see what the science says.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Food Systems

What Do Egg Prices Have To Do With Pandemics? Understanding the Bird Flu Crisis

The current egg price crisis isn't just costing consumers more money, it's putting farmers at risk, as well as causing concern for another pandemic. This feature explores the impacts of avian flu (H5N1).
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

The Facts About Protein: Why Science Says More Isn’t Always Better

The Glucose Goddess claims that we should all aim for 2g of protein per kg of body weight every day. What do the experts think?
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

The High-Protein, Gut-Friendly Food That's Been a Staple for Centuries—And It's Going Mainstream

From gut health to heart health, this fermented food checks more boxes than your average protein bar
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

What is collagen and should you be supplementing it?

Is Collagen the secret to youthful skin and strong joints—or just hype? Let's see what the science says.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Food Systems

What Do Egg Prices Have To Do With Pandemics? Understanding the Bird Flu Crisis

The current egg price crisis isn't just costing consumers more money, it's putting farmers at risk, as well as causing concern for another pandemic. This feature explores the impacts of avian flu (H5N1).
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

The Facts About Protein: Why Science Says More Isn’t Always Better

The Glucose Goddess claims that we should all aim for 2g of protein per kg of body weight every day. What do the experts think?
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

The High-Protein, Gut-Friendly Food That's Been a Staple for Centuries—And It's Going Mainstream

From gut health to heart health, this fermented food checks more boxes than your average protein bar
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

What is collagen and should you be supplementing it?

Is Collagen the secret to youthful skin and strong joints—or just hype? Let's see what the science says.