Welcome to our October Knowledge-booster

This edition features a rich tapestry of articles and discussions to enhance both personal and planetary well-being.

From crucial conversations inspired by leading experts, in-depth exploration of plant-based vs meat-based diets, and an introduction of our new council member, here’s everything you need to stay on top of this month!

From the Founder’s Desk

In the ever-polarizing world of nutrition, where binary thinking often overshadows nuanced truths, Dr. David Katz brings a refreshing perspective on understanding health data. In his latest article, Dr. Katz tackles the common refrain "correlation isn’t causation" with a blend of wit and wisdom, challenging us to look beyond simplistic interpretations of scienti?c data.

He explores how, sometimes, the links between our diet and health are not only correlative but undeniably causal, with clear, actionable implications.

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Continuing Education Webinar to Navigate Plant-Based Diets

Hosted by The Health Sciences Academy

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For over a decade, plant-based vs. meat-based diets have been hotly debated, with more people turning to plant-based eating for health and environmental reasons.

With more than 70% of the global population either reducing meat consumption or leaving it o? the table altogether, The Health Sciences Academy is putting the spotlight on this topic – led by their Chief Science Educator, Alex Ruani.

You have the opportunity to attend the LIVE event for free – highly recommended if you want to know:

• What are the truths and myths behind popular all-meat and animal-based diets like Carnivore, Paleo, Atkins, and the likes?
• How do plant-based and animal-based diets compare in terms of long-term health outcomes and potential risks?
• Which essential nutrients might be missing in all-meat diets, and how can plant-based diets ?ll these gaps?
• How can you tailor dietary recommendations to ensure the best health outcomes for clients preferring plant-rich diets?
• What are the environmental impacts of plant-based vs. animal-based diets, and how can dietary choices contribute to planetary health?
• What are e?ective strategies for integrating plant-forward nutrition into your client practice to support lasting behavior change and sustainability?

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Meet our new Council Member

Join us in welcoming Dr. Nicole Sirotin, MD DipABLM FACP , CEO of the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi, as our newest council member. With 19 years of leadership in lifestyle and precision medicine, including a decade at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Sirotin has signi?cantly advanced patient care.

She's known for pioneering a Lifestyle Medicine program at the CCAD Cancer Center, enhancing treatment outcomes and improving survival rates for cancer patients.

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Interesting Reads

The latest in the health and sustainability space, recommended by Dr. David Katz himself.

?? Our Taste for Flesh Has Exhausted the Earth. The New York Times. Sept, 2024 →

?? All We Thinking About Obesity All Wrong? The New York Times. Sept, 2024 →

?? Dr. Neal Barnard: The Power of a Plant-Based Diet. Inspired Lives. Sept, 2024 →

Additional Reads

Dive into these recent publications by our Council Members.

• Association of ultra-processed food consumption with risk of microvascular complications among individuals with type 2 diabetes in the UK Biobank: a prospective cohort study. Yue Li, Yuwei Lai, Tingting Geng, Yan-Bo Zhang, Peng-Fei Xia, Jun-Xiang Chen, Kun Yang, Xiao-Tao Zhou, Yun-Fei Liao, Oscar H Franco, Gang Liu, An Pan Am J Clin Nutr. 2024 Sep;120(3):674-684. doi: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.07.022. Epub 2024 Jul.
• Adherence to a planetary health diet, genetic susceptibility, and incident cardiovascular disease: a prospective cohort study from the UK Biobank. Yi-Xiang Ye, Jun-Xiang Chen, Yue Li, Yu-Wei Lai, Qi Lu, Peng-Fei Xia, Oscar H Franco, Gang Liu, An Pan . Am J Clin Nutr. 2024 Sep
• E?ect of salt substitution on fracture-a secondary analysis of the Salt Substitute and Stroke Study (SSaSS). Faxuan Wang, Yangyang Pi, Yi Zhao, Yuhong Zhang, Bo Zhou, Zhifang Li, Jixin Sun, Yan Yu, Maoyi Tian, Minghui Yang, Liping Huang, Hongyi Song, Bruce Neal , Katrina R Kissock. BMC Med. 2024 Sep
• Perspective on the health value of carbohydrate-rich foods: glycemic index and load; ?ber and whole grains. David JA Jenkins, Walter C Willett. Am J Clin Nutr. 2024 Sep
• E?ects of environmental impact labels on the sustainability of food purchases: A randomised controlled trial in an experimental online supermarket. Christina Potter, Rachel Pechey, Michael Clark, Kerstin Frie, Paul A Bateman, Brian Cook, Cristina Stewart, Carmen Piernas, John Lynch, Mike Rayner, Joseph Poore, Susan A Jebb. PLoS One. 2024 Sep.
• Physical activity and physical ?tness in prediction of all-cause mortality and age at death in European extinct cohorts of middle-aged men followed for 60 years. Alessandro Menotti, Paolo Emilio Puddu , Johanna M Geleijnse, Anthony Kafatos, Hanna Tolonen. Eur J Prev Cardiol. 2024 Sep.

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