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Newman studied at the [[University of Wales College of Medicine]] and has worked as a medical doctor since 2004.<ref name="Orchard">[https://orchardsurgeryashford.nhs.uk/practice-information/doctors/ "Dr Gemma Newman"]. orchardsurgeryashford.nhs.uk. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref> She is a general practitioner and Senior Partner at The Orchard Surgery in [[Ashford, Surrey]].<ref name="Orchard"/> She is also a qualified Reiki practitioner for the purpose of pain relief.<ref name="Lam 2020">Lam, Marleen. (2020). [https://keepfitkingdom.com/an-interview-with-the-plant-power-gp-dr-gemma-newman/ "An Interview with the Plant-Power GP: Dr Gemma Newman"]. keepfitkingdom.com. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref> Newman is an ambassador of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK.<ref>[https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/about-us "About us"]. plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref> She has been featured on [[Channel 4]], [[Channel 5 (British TV channel)|Channel 5]], [[ITV (TV channel)|ITV]] and [[Sunrise (British TV programme)|Sky News Sunrise]].<ref name="Lam 2020"/> Newman appeared in the film Vegan 2018.<ref>[https://www.richroll.com/podcast/gemma-newman-449/ "Gemma Newman, MD"]. richroll.com. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref> She was a speaker at [[Vegfest (UK)|VegfestUK]] and VegMed Web 2021.<ref>[https://www.vegfest.co.uk/speakers/dr-gemma-newman/ "Dr. Gemma Newman"]. vegfest.co.uk. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref><ref>[https://vegmed.org/speakers/ "VegMed Web 2021"]. vegmed.org. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref> She has supported the campaign "No Meat May", a plea for the public to give up eating meat for a month.<ref>Frost, Rosie. (2020). [https://www.euronews.com/green/2020/06/30/uk-doctors-claim-a-plant-based-diet-could-prevent-future-pandemics "Doctors say there is an 'urgent need' to reduce our meat consumption for planetary and human health"]. euronews.com. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref> |
Newman studied at the [[University of Wales College of Medicine]] and has worked as a medical doctor since 2004.<ref name="Orchard">[https://orchardsurgeryashford.nhs.uk/practice-information/doctors/ "Dr Gemma Newman"]. orchardsurgeryashford.nhs.uk. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref> She is a general practitioner and Senior Partner at The Orchard Surgery in [[Ashford, Surrey]].<ref name="Orchard"/> She is also a qualified Reiki practitioner for the purpose of pain relief.<ref name="Lam 2020">Lam, Marleen. (2020). [https://keepfitkingdom.com/an-interview-with-the-plant-power-gp-dr-gemma-newman/ "An Interview with the Plant-Power GP: Dr Gemma Newman"]. keepfitkingdom.com. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref> Newman is an ambassador of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK.<ref>[https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/about-us "About us"]. plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref> She has been featured on [[Channel 4]], [[Channel 5 (British TV channel)|Channel 5]], [[ITV (TV channel)|ITV]] and [[Sunrise (British TV programme)|Sky News Sunrise]].<ref name="Lam 2020"/> Newman appeared in the film Vegan 2018.<ref>[https://www.richroll.com/podcast/gemma-newman-449/ "Gemma Newman, MD"]. richroll.com. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref> She was a speaker at [[Vegfest (UK)|VegfestUK]] and VegMed Web 2021.<ref>[https://www.vegfest.co.uk/speakers/dr-gemma-newman/ "Dr. Gemma Newman"]. vegfest.co.uk. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref><ref>[https://vegmed.org/speakers/ "VegMed Web 2021"]. vegmed.org. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref> She has supported the campaign "No Meat May", a plea for the public to give up eating meat for a month.<ref>Frost, Rosie. (2020). [https://www.euronews.com/green/2020/06/30/uk-doctors-claim-a-plant-based-diet-could-prevent-future-pandemics "Doctors say there is an 'urgent need' to reduce our meat consumption for planetary and human health"]. euronews.com. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref> |
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Newman promotes a [[whole food]] plant-based (WFPB) diet to her patients.<ref name="Moss 2021"/><ref name="Lam 2020"/><ref name="Irish News">[https://www.irishnews.com/lifestyle/2021/01/28/news/could-a-wholefood-plant-based-diet-be-the-key-to-better-health--2193131/ "Could a wholefood plant-based diet be the key to better health?"]. irishnews.com. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref> A WFPB diet forbids all [[animal source foods]] and emphasises the consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, wholegrains, nuts and seeds consumed in their natural state as opposed to heavily processed versions.<ref name="Irish News"/> Newman has argued that this way of eating provides [[dietary fiber]] for gut health and plenty of antioxidants and phytochemicals that can reduce the risk of bowel cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and autoimmune conditions.<ref name="Irish News"/> Newman authored ''The Plant Power Doctor'' in 2021 which includes WFPB recipes.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Newman |first1=Gemma |title=The |
Newman promotes a [[whole food]] plant-based (WFPB) diet to her patients.<ref name="Moss 2021"/><ref name="Lam 2020"/><ref name="Irish News">[https://www.irishnews.com/lifestyle/2021/01/28/news/could-a-wholefood-plant-based-diet-be-the-key-to-better-health--2193131/ "Could a wholefood plant-based diet be the key to better health?"]. irishnews.com. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref> A WFPB diet forbids all [[animal source foods]] and emphasises the consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, wholegrains, nuts and seeds consumed in their natural state as opposed to heavily processed versions.<ref name="Irish News"/> Newman has argued that this way of eating provides [[dietary fiber]] for gut health and plenty of antioxidants and phytochemicals that can reduce the risk of bowel cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and autoimmune conditions.<ref name="Irish News"/> Newman authored ''The Plant Power Doctor'' in 2021 which includes WFPB recipes.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Newman |first1=Gemma |title=The Plant Power Doctor: A simple prescription for long-term good health and vitality |date=2021 |publisher=Penguin |location=London |isbn=9781529107746 |url=https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/112/1120127/the-plant-power-doctor/9781529107746.html |access-date=6 January 2022}}</ref> It was nominated for the VegfestUK 2021 Favourite Plant-Based Book of the Year.<ref>[https://canadianveganmagazine.ca/dr-gemma-newman-nominated-for-vegfestuk-favourite-plant-based-book-of-the-year/ "Dr. Gemma Newman, nominated for VegfestUK Favourite Plant-Based Book of the Year"]. canadianveganmagazine.ca. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref><ref>[https://www.vegfest.co.uk/awards-2021/results/ "VegfestUK Awards 2021"]. vegfest.co.uk. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref> |
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==Selected publications== |
==Selected publications== |
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Gemma Newman
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Gemma Newman known as the Plant Power Doctor[1][2] is a British medical doctor, nutritionist, author and advocate of whole food plant-based nutrition.
Newman studied at the University of Wales College of Medicine and has worked as a medical doctor since 2004.[3] She is a general practitioner and Senior Partner at The Orchard Surgery in Ashford, Surrey.[3] She is also a qualified Reiki practitioner for the purpose of pain relief.[4] Newman is an ambassador of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK.[5] She has been featured on Channel 4, Channel 5, ITV and Sky News Sunrise.[4] Newman appeared in the film Vegan 2018.[6] She was a speaker at VegfestUK and VegMed Web 2021.[7][8] She has supported the campaign "No Meat May", a plea for the public to give up eating meat for a month.[9]
Newman promotes a whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet to her patients.[2][4][10] A WFPB diet forbids all animal source foods and emphasises the consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, wholegrains, nuts and seeds consumed in their natural state as opposed to heavily processed versions.[10] Newman has argued that this way of eating provides dietary fiber for gut health and plenty of antioxidants and phytochemicals that can reduce the risk of bowel cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and autoimmune conditions.[10] Newman authored The Plant Power Doctor in 2021 which includes WFPB recipes.[11] It was nominated for the VegfestUK 2021 Favourite Plant-Based Book of the Year.[12][13]
