In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Martien Limburg, a leading vascular epidemiologist, to explore the profound impact of lifestyle on our health. Martien shares his personal journey from conventional medicine to discovering the life-changing benefits of a whole food plant-based diet. He explains how this shift helped him shed excess weight, lower his cholesterol, and even come off statins. With his expertise, we dive into why a plant-based diet isn’t just a trend, but a powerful tool for disease prevention. Martien debunks popular diet myths, including the rise of keto and carnivore diets, and explains why they may provide short-term results but could shorten your lifespan in the long run. We also discuss the common misconceptions that vegans don’t get enough vitamin B12 or protein, with Dr. Limburg explaining why supplementing directly is often the smarter choice for everyone. He also highlights the connection between lifestyle choices, nutrition, and cognitive health, emphasising how dementia prevention starts with what’s on our plates. Finally, Martien tackles the stereotypes surrounding veganism, exploring why plant-based living often carries negative connotations and why American vegans tend to be healthier than their British counterparts. His insights build a strong case for adopting a balanced, thoughtful approach to plant-based nutrition, and will leave you feeling empowered to make positive lifestyle changes. In this episode, we discuss: 1.09 – The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Preventing Disease 4.32 – Why Whole Food Plant-Based Eating is the Ultimate Health Hack 13.55 – Why Vegans Get Enough Vitamin B12 (And Why You Should Supplement, Too) 17.40 – Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Dementia: How to Protect Your Brain 28.02 – The Real Dangers of the Keto Diet 37.06 – Why Veganism Has Negative Connotations 41.15 – Why US Vegans are Healthier Than UK Vegans Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you don’t miss any new episodes. Follow us on the links below for more, and please review us; even one line helps!! Instagram: @gavinsistersuk TikTok: @gavinsisters Facebook: @TheDetoxBarn YouTube: @gavingavin   This episode is sponsored by Funki Coffee: organic, triple-certified mushroom coffee boosted by adaptogens. It's great for gut health, skin, immune boosting, and no crash. Use the code podcast for 10% off for listeners. Visit their website at www.gavinsisters.co.uk