Experts have highlighted the urgency for more plant based eating and a reduction in meat and dairy, if we are to save the nation’s health and the environment. Mark Driscoll, Dr. Janice Harland and Lynne Garton explored the evidence and presented findings of a special report by Dr. Mark Messina at the recent meeting – 21st Century Diets in London.

Dietitian Lyndel Costain delves into the evidence to discover which diets offer hope rather than hype, which if any can be recommended to your patients and practical tips on how to help your patients lose weight safely and keep it off.

Dr Janice Harland, Independent Nutrition Consultant explores the new NICE guidelines and questions whether more food-based recommendations should have been included.