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Episode 61: A Prescription for Good Health with Dr. Bhiku Jethalal

Episode 61: A Prescription for Good Health with Dr. Bhiku Jethalal

FromPlant-Based Canada Podcast


Episode 61: A Prescription for Good Health with Dr. Bhiku Jethalal

FromPlant-Based Canada Podcast

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Aug 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Bhiku Jethalal is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He graduated from the University of Natal Medical School in South Africa in 1968. He completed his Internal Medicine and Allergy training in 1978 in Canada. He was appointed Chief of Staff at the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital in 1984 and subsequently on staff as Consultant in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Scarborough Grace Hospital in 1985. He has almost 45 years of experience in internal medicine and allergies.You can also check out Dr. Jethalal’s son – Nital – in Episode 45 of the Plant-Based Canada podcast, in which we discuss Plant-based Eating patterns in the GTA.In this episode we discuss: Dr. Jethalal’s medical background and what inspired his interest in Lifestyle Medicine Why Dr. Jethalal left South Africa for Canada. His association with the Toronto Star and his sour relationship with Ontario dairy farmersHow Dr. Jethalal incorporates Lifestyle Medicine into his practiceThe biggest obstacles he's encountered in medical communityPodcast Resources Dr. Bhiku Jethalal's Website Support the show
Released:
Aug 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. Join us as we talk with experts to explore the field of nutritional sciences and how our food choices impact our health and the environment. We sit down with Canadian doctors, dietitians, athletes, climate experts and others/more, to break down the evidence behind a Whole Food Plant-Based diet, and discuss the practical steps you can take in your efforts to shift toward a healthier lifestyle.The Plant-Based Canada Podcast is an initiative of the group Plant-Based Canada, which aims to educate the public and health professionals on the evidence-based benefits of plant-based whole food nutrition for individual and planetary health. To learn more about the show, visit our website www.plantbasedcanada.org and stay up to date by following us on Instagram and Facebook @plantbasedcanadaorg, and our Plant-based Canada YouTube channel. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. PBC is not responsible for any errors, omissions or opinions related to the content stated by the guests interviewed. All information in this podcast is provided "as is", with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the conclusions obtained from the use of this information. The podcast should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek their own individual healthcare advice as needed.