Never too late: strong bones eating plants, with Emily Angus R.D.

<p>In this episode, we’re joined by Emily Angus R.D. to explore the science behind bone health and plant-based diets. Emily has a background in NHS clinical and renal dietetics and joined The Vegan Society in 2024, where she focuses on providing evidence-based nutrition information about plant based diets.</p><p>We discuss the nutrients that matter for maintaining healthy bones, as well as the important role of physical activity among other lifestyle factors.</p><p>We also tackle one of the biggest questions surrounding dietary patterns and bone health: could eating a vegan diet alter your fracture risk? We discuss the findings from the EPIC-Oxford study, why they attracted attention, and why interpreting the evidence requires a degree of nuance.</p><p>Finally, Emily shares some practical advice on what a bone-friendly plant-based diet actually looks like, and what she likes to eat for lunch!</p><p>So have a listen today - we are available on all the usual podcast platforms, and don&#39;t forget to share the episode with a friend.</p><p>Resources :</p><p><a href="https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/plant-based-diets-and-bone-health" target="_blank">https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/plant-based-diets-and-bone-health</a></p><p><a href="https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/is-dairy-necessary-for-good-health" target="_blank">https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/is-dairy-necessary-for-good-health</a></p><p><a href="https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/getting-calcium-on-a-plant-based-diet-everything-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/getting-calcium-on-a-plant-based-diet-everything-you-need-to-know</a></p><p><a href="https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/a-guide-to-plant-based-milks-alternative-milks" target="_blank">https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/a-guide-to-plant-based-milks-alternative-milks</a></p><p><a href="https://www.vegansociety.com/resources/nutrition-and-health/bone-health" target="_blank">https://www.vegansociety.com/resources/nutrition-and-health/bone-health</a></p><p><a href="https://www.vegansociety.com/resources/nutrition-and-health/nutrients/calcium" target="_blank">https://www.vegansociety.com/resources/nutrition-and-health/nutrients/calcium</a></p><p>To get NLMC tickets:</p><p><a href="https://nlmc.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://nlmc.org.uk/</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you&#39;d like to support our work and be part of a growing community of like-minded people wo