#41 Plant-Powered Revolution: Saving Health, Wealth, and the World

The Keto Vegan

Welcome to this episode of The Keto Vegan podcast with Rachel, where she explores the intersection of health, sustainability, and mindful living. In this episode, she delves into three pivotal topics shaping our world today. First, Rachel uncovers the staggering potential for societal change: if everyone in the UK adopted a plant-based diet, it could save the NHS a staggering £6.7 billion annually. Then, she navigates the intricate landscape of nutrition, unveiling how plant-based proteins offer superior health benefits compared to certain carcinogenic animal proteins. Finally, Rachel confronts the urgent reality of our planet's fate, discussing the critical two-year timeline we have to enact meaningful change. Join Rachel as she unravels these pressing issues and discover how embracing a keto vegan lifestyle can pave the way for a healthier, more sustainable future.

Key Takeaways

• Two years to save the world’: UN climate chief pleads for funding
• How to save the NHS 6.7bn a year
• Going plant-based can reduce Type 2 Diabetes and certain cancers
• Prevention is better than cure
• For every million people going vegan the anticipated reduction in illness could save the NHS £121m
• Diets high in animal protein specifically can be harmful for gut health and may even raise the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease.
• The World Health Organization has classified processed meats including ham, bacon, salami and frankfurts as a Group 1 carcinogen (known to cause cancer)
• Processed meat increases your risk of bowel and stomach cancer.
• Red meat, such as beef, lamb and pork, has been classified as a Group 2A carcinogen which means it probably causes cancer.
• If you’ve had cancer, maintaining a healthy diet can help prevent it from coming back?
• A “quantum leap” in financeis vital to help countries speed up plans to cut planet-cooking emissions.
• “When I say we have two years to save the world, it begs the question – who exactly has two years to save the world?” he said. “The answer is every person on this planet.” Simon Stiell
• “The only surefire way to get climate at the top of the cabinet agenda is if enough people raise their voices. So my final message today is for ordinary people everywhere. Every voice matters. Yours have never been more important.” Simon Stiell

Valuable Resources

For an extensive list of foods with their carb, fat and protein count, go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how

For a keto-vegan start-up menu and shopping list go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how

National health executive https://www.nationalhealthexecutive.com/articles/veganism-could-save-nhs-ps67bn-year-new-research-suggests

NHS Prevention Programme (https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/prevention/)

Brian Vaszily, Founder of The Art of Anti-Aging, Host of The Live Long & THRIVE Summit. https://theartofantiaging.com/wp-content/uploads/20231214003411/LLAT-Jan-24-Gut-Microbiome-Health.pdf

the cancer council. https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/1in3cancers/lifestyle-choices-and-cancer/red-meat-processed-meat-and-cancer/

Two Years to Save The World https://app.independent.co.uk/2024/04/10/two-years-to-save-the-world-un-climate-chief-pleads-for-funding-2/content.html

Host Bio

Rachel, a once morbidly obese individual, experienced a remarkable body transformation through the keto diet. Later, she embraced veganism and now shares her extensive knowledge and obsession with carbs in vegan proteins on The Keto Vegan podcast. Her goal is to demonstrate the simplicity of combining the keto diet with a vegan lifestyle.

Resources: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/the-keto-vegan

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