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May 6
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06 - Is food the best medicine? Dr Rupy ...

Dr Louise Newson
About this episode

In this week’s episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by her good friend Dr Rupy Aujla, a medical doctor, nutritionist, and founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen for a deep dive into his new book, Healthy High Protein.  

Together, they explore how our relationship with food evolves over time, and why protein and fibre play a far more essential role in our health than many of us realise. Dr Rupy shares how inflammation acts like your body’s ‘internal campfire’, providing warmth and protection when in balance, but becoming harmful if it burns too intensely. 

Whilst working as a newly qualified junior doctor, Dr Rupy faced a life-changing health scare when he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that prompted him to reassess his lifestyle and approach to nutrition.  

Although diet is not a standalone treatment, the conversation between the experts emphasises the meaningful role diet can play in supporting overall health and restoring balance. Additionally, Dr Rupy shares practical tips on becoming a “good guesstimator” of your protein needs at each meal, along with three simple questions to ask yourself daily to support overall wellbeing. 

Available to watch on YouTube  

To learn more about Dr Rupy, visit his Instagram: here and check out The Doctor’s Kitchen Podcast, here and to listen to his previous conversation with Dr Louise in 2022, click here.  

His Doctor’s Kitchen app has lots of science backed recipes, all designed with the latest research in nutrition, and you can even choose specific health goals to focus on, such as to supporting gut health, brain health and lower inflammation. Dr Rupy has kindly offered all of my listeners £5 off if you follow this link: https://tdk.link/louise* 

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LET'S CONNECT  

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CONNECT WITH DR RUPY 

Website: The Doctor’s Kitchen 

Instagram: Dr Rupy Aujla (@doctors_kitchen) • Instagram photos and videos 

LinkedIn: Dr Rupy Aujla | LinkedIn 

Spotify: The Doctor’s Kitchen Podcast | Podcast on Spotify 

YouTube: The Doctor’s Kitchen - Youtube 

*This is an affiliate link, which means I’ll earn a small commission if you sign up — at no extra cost to you. This is an app I genuinely love and use! 


Disclaimer 

The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr Louise Newson or the Newson Health Group.  

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