Heather Russell

Heather Russell is a trained dietician. Having left the NHS where she worked from 2010 to 2016 (specialising in diabetes from 2013 onwards) Russell now applies her dietetic skills to supporting the work of The Vegan Society.
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75 years of The Vegan Society: a snapshot of vegan health and nutrition

On 1 November The Vegan Society celebrates World Vegan Day and its…

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Plant-strong nutrition: how vegan diets can fuel active lifestyles

This month, you might hear a lot of chatter about plant-based athletes…

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How to navigate plant milk nutrition

Today, consumers have access to a dizzying array of plant-based milk alternatives.…

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Meat substitutes: a vegan dietitian’s perspective

As demand for plant-based products rockets, people are taking an interest in…

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Vegan food: not just for January

January is a time for new experiences, and thousands of people are…

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Optimizing health: six reasons to promote plant foods

From a health perspective, there are good reasons to throw moderation out…

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Plating up plant protein

Protein is not in short supply in UK diets, but nevertheless, it’s…

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An introduction to vegan nutrition

It’s been estimated that over half a million Brits are eating vegan…

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The Vegan Society responds to Patrick Holford’s column with a letter to the editor

The Vegan Society respond to Patrick Holford's column 'The dangers of a…

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