Plant Powered Health

Things To Know Before Going Vegan

Rohini Bajekal

Skin breakouts, tiredness, unintended weight loss and flu-like symptoms are just a few of the health issues that some new vegans might encounter. This talk by nutritionist Rohini Bajekal focuses on what you need to know about doing plant-based diets right and the key nutrients to be aware of. You’ll learn the tips and tricks to thrive on a whole foods plant-based diet and sustain this way of eating in the long-term. 

Plant-based nutrition for vegan athletes

Dr Leila Dehghan

What is the best way to fuel your workouts? How much protein do you need? In this talk Leila – who is a passionate martial artist – covers all aspects of sports nutrition for bodybuilders as well as endurance athletes with sample meal plans of real athletes. She discusses how best to recover from workouts and the role of protein supplements in improving your performance.

Alternative meats – a quick fix or potential troublemakers?

Elena Holmes

Vegan numbers are increasing and with this the popularity and demand for meat alternatives. They can save much time and trouble, and taste good, but can we rely on them as staple foods? In this talk you will hear why whole-foods plant-based diet is so important for every vegan.

Vegan nutrition during childhood

Heather Russell

During this session, Heather will share what she has learned about childhood nutrition whilst working at The Vegan Society. Topics like balancing food groups and the roles of fortified foods and supplementation will be explored from under-fives to teens.

Transition to a healthy plant-based diet

Carmela Arturi

Today, many people in the Western World are starved of nutrients, but not food. Carmela explains the ‘what, why and how’ of a plant-based diet and discusses her decision to eschew animal products. Using startling personal photographs, she illustrates her own surprising recovery to full health.

The importance of algal long chain omega 3 fats

Heather Mills

Essential iodine and the only natural vegan source

Dr. Craig Rose

Due to EU countries struggling in their efforts to eliminate iodine deficiency, reports suggest that half of all new-borns in Europe fail to reach their full cognitive potential. Now scientists taking part in the EU thyroid project have signed up to the Krakow declaration of iodine. Dr Craig Rose explains the importance of iodine in our diets for optimal function of a variety of body systems and the most useful, convenient sources of this vital nutrient.

Nutrition, microbiome and your mental health - what is the link between your gut and your brain?

Dr. Gemma Newman

Dr Gemma Newman explains the links between what you eat, the importance of your digestive health, bacterial microbiome and your physical and mental wellbeing.

Plant Based Family Health

Yvonne Bishop-Weston

Yvonne Bishop-Weston will discuss how to bring up children on a plant based vegan diet not just safely but also to be optimally healthy – the basic rules, best hacks and what to watch out for.

Plant based Gamechanging - Enhancing life, performance and recovery on a plant based diet

Gareth Zeal

Ex-weightlifter Gareth Zeal explains how to take advantage of the plant-based leaps in performance and recovery that top athletes and sports personalities are now discovering in their droves.