Dr Chintal Patel on the importance of healthy eating, key advice and supplements

NHS GP Dr Chintal Patel, talks host Samuel Goldsmith through her healthy eating, whether we should use supplements and the advice she finds hard to follow. Dr Chintal shares her insights on healthy eating, balanced living, and her latest book, 'Dr. Chintal's Kitchen'. From practical tips on incorporating a variety of plants into your diet to debunking diet myths and discussing the role of supplements, Dr. Chintal offers valuable advice for anyone looking to improve their dietary habits and overall health. Dr Chintal Patel is an NHS GP with over 20 years of clinical experience, based in Central London, and an award-winning food content creator. A wife and mother of two boys, Chintal is passionate about transforming how families approach nutrition and cooking. Drawing on her experience working with diverse communities and food banks, she aims to make healthy, affordable and accessible meals a reality for all families. Chintal has authored a cookbook (Dr Chintal's Kitchen) focused on enhancing diets for optimum health, emphasising adding nutritious foods rather than restricting them. She advocates for cooking from scratch, helping parents build better eating habits and overcome challenges like time constraints and limited cooking skills. Her book also includes expert tips for feeding picky eaters and fostering a positive relationship with food. In addition to her book, Chintal regularly contributes to publications like Good Food and runs cookery classes and workshops for adults and children, collaborating with dietitians and well-known brands like Annabel Karmel. She is committed to educating families on nutrition, offering practical tools to promote healthier, happier lives around the dining table. Through her work as a doctor, mother and content creator, Chintal is dedicated to helping families prioritise good food and good health. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Find even more inspiration at the Good Food Show Summer at the NEC, Birmingham from 12-15 June, where the Good Food team will be on hand with summer recipes, and you'll be able to watch James Martin, Si King, Nadiya Hussain and more cooking live! Plus, you'll be able to enjoy tips and tricks from top chefs and experts, hands-on workshops and tastings, unique dining experiences and a huge variety of producers and brands to shop from.   Simply use the code GFPOD for 25% off tickets*, and get a FREE Big Kitchen seat in selected sessions. Ends 31 January! https://www.goodfoodshow.com/summer/?utm_source=goodfoodpodcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast   *Offers valid on standard entry tickets only, across all days. Free Big Kitchen seats in selected sessions only and are subject to availability. Not all celebrities appear on all days. Ends 23:59 31 January 2025. Not valid on VIP tickets, 2-day tickets or added extras, or with any other offer. £3.95 transaction fee per e-ticket order. Details correct at time of print. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Join host Samuel Goldsmith every Tuesday as he chats with cooks, chefs, and food lovers. In each episode, Samuel dives into a sparkling conversation about the guest's life, their journey in the food and drink world, and, of course, their passion for food. Expect plenty of laughs, life lessons, and unforgettable stories from the people behind the plates. The fun doesn't stop there! Tune in for sections like My Favourite Dish, where the guest discusses their favourite dishes and how they've made them their own, Cookery Confessions, where guests share their funniest kitchen mishaps and culinary secrets, and Quick Fire Questions, a rapid round of surprises that reveal more about their tastes and quirks.  Plus, on Thursdays, get a taste of new recipes in our bonus episodes—easy-to-follow cook-alongs to bring the flavours of the conversation to your kitchen.  Do scroll back in the feed to our archive including special episodes hosted by Tom Kerridge, Orlando Murrin and Mallika Basu. The Good Food podcast has featured guests such as: Jamie Oliver, Nadiya Hussain, Michel Roux, Ainsley Harriot, Gennaro Contaldo, Claire Richards, Fred Sirieix, Big Zuu, Tess Daly, Liz Bonnin, Becky Excell, Professor Tim Spector, Rukmini Iyer, Riyadh Khalaf, John Whaite, Crystelle Pereira, Paul Ainsworth, The Hairy Bikers, Marcus Wareing, Sabrina Ghayour, Jane Dunn and Atul Kochhar.  Discussing topics such as BBQ, fermenting, brunch, spices, Eurovision, Caribbean flavours, sustainability, chocolate, Spanish cuisine, vegan cooking, Bake Off, airfryers, health, wellbeing, nutrition, slow cookers, cocktails, pancakes, pressure cookers, seasonal food and cocktails.