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DR. HAMED KAMALI

Dr. Hamed Kamali graduated from Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry to begin his career in women’s health and emergency medicine. Dr. Hamed’s passion for preventative and lifestyle medicine, and research on nutritional health, led him to adopt a plant-based lifestyle. Dr. Hamed (as well as being an accomplished athlete) now aims to empower his patients with the knowledge of how their diet can make a difference.

KATY SIMMONS

Katy Simmons is the resident chef at PlantBased HQ. Katy brings a wealth of kitchen experience to the team, and with over five years of eating, cooking and living vegan under her belt she’s the go-to expert for plant-based knowledge, tips and techniques.

IS IT SAFE (AND HEALTHY) TO RAISE CHILDREN ON A VEGAN DIET? ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC NUTRIENTS OR VITAMINS I SHOULD BE SUPPLEMENTING FOR THEM?

This is a really important question and, as an expectant father, despite never questioning a vegan diet for my own health, I have found myself questioning it for my child’s. I think this is normal, and even if you aren’t vegan, ensuring your child thrives is a concern universal amongst all parents.