Forum Radio: Rhea Kotecha

Send us Fan MailJessica Fellowes talks to Dr Rhea Kotecha (Dubai) about health, longevity and the best porridge to start your day! Rhea studied pre-medicine and psychology at Boston University before completing her medical training as GP in the UK. Rhea's career began under high pressure, as a junior at Lewisham Hospital when COVID first struck. The healthcare system at that time informed the changes she subsequently made to her practice, and now, with a master's in nutrition and studying for a PhD in Functional Foods, Rhea's prescriptions for her patients include supplements, 'exercise snacks' and recipes. "If I look at myself in the last decade and what I am now, I feel like I'm much stronger, much more cognitively resilient and I'm about 20 times more productive than I was when I was a medical student going out drinking a lot and not eating as well, not prioritizing my health."High Fibre Porridge:Base1 tablespoon hemp hearts/ seeds1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds30g oats30g crushed walnuts2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds1 medjool date1/2 a grated parsnip1/2 a grated apple1 tablespoon chia seedsExtras- vanilla powder- cinnamon powder- turmeric - saffronAdd it all to saucepan and add 1 cup of milk of your choice and cook for 20 mins on low heatFun toppings - stewed blueberries/ raspberries- mix in cacao powder- mix in matcha powder- cook banana in butter and cinnamon (my favourite)This episode was edited by Vanessa Heaney.Music by Alex Vickers