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