Food For Thought - Health through Nutrition with Dr Michael Klaper
In this episode of the Dementia Researcher podcast, Dr Sam Moxon interviews Dr Michael Klaper discussing the impact of diet and nutrition on brain health and dementia.\n\nThey explore the importance of a plant-based diet, rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients, for maintaining brain health. They also discuss the negative effects of ultra processed foods and animal-based diets on brain health. Dr. Klaper emphasises the importance of sleep, exercise, and stress management for overall brain health. He also suggests practical tips for transitioning to a plant-based diet, such as incorporating more vegetables and legumes into meals and exploring international cuisines.\n\nAbout the guest:\n\nDr Klaper graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1972. He served a medical internship at Vancouver General Hospital in British Columbia, received training in surgery, anesthesiology & orthopedics at the University of British Columbia Hospital in Vancouver & trained in obstetrics at the University of California Hospital in San Francisco.\n\nDr Klaper is a clinician, internationally-recognised teacher & speaker on diet & health. In addition to his clinical practice & private consultations with patients, he's a passionate & devoted educator of physicians & other healthcare professionals about the importance of nutrition in clinical practice & integrative medicine. \n\nHe's also the author of Vegan Nutrition; Pure & Simple & has produced numerous videos, webinars & dozens of articles for both scientific journals & the popular press. As a source of inspiration advocating plant-based diets & the end of animal cruelty worldwide, Dr Klaper contributed to the making of 2 PBS television programs, Food for Thought & the award-winning movie, Diet for a New America. He teaches that \u201cHealth Comes From Healthy Living\u201d & is dedicated to the healing & flourishing of all living beings & our planet.\n\nHe is also a consultant for NASA advising the interplanetary missions on nutrician. \n\n--\nFull biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website:\n\nhttps://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk\n\n--\nLike what you hear? Please review, like, and share our podcast - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode \u2013 and if you prefer to watch rather than listen, you\u2019ll find a video version of this podcast with a transcript on YouTube:\n\nhttps://youtu.be/zaTYwpPOiqo\n\n--\nThis podcast is brought to you by University College London / UCLH NIHR Biomedical Research Centre in association with Alzheimer\u2019s Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia who we thank for their ongoing support.\n\n--\nFollow us on Social Media:\n\nwww.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/\nwww.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/\ntwitter.com/demrescommunity\nwww.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher