Dr Gemma Newman has been a British family doctor for twenty years. She is also a member of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, a founding member and ambassador for Plant Based Health Professionals UK and a Reiki healer. Her holistic health, nutrition and lifestyle advice has achieved tremendous results for her patients, as well as numerous others via her @PlantPowerDoctor Instagram platform. She is regularly invited to teach other doctors and the general public about the benefits of plant-based nutrition via training programs, podcasts and medical conferences. Dr Newman has been featured on ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky News Sunrise as well as BBC Radio. She has contributed to numerous articles for magazines, newspapers and podcasts. She has written two books- The Plant Power Doctor (Ebury, 2021) and Get Well, Stay Well (Ebury, 2024). Connect with Gemma on Instagram and Facebook @plantpowerdoctor and via her website gemmanewman.com
Plant Power Doctor lays the foundation for a lifetime of good health and happiness - for both your mind and body. A must read for everyone. Food really can be medicine and Gemma shows you how. Dr Gemma is one of the few brave voices in the medical community who is experienced, courageous and confident enough to talk openly about food and its significance in preventing disease to save lives. What you choose to put on your plate is one of the most important health interventions and more plants is certainly the message we all need to hear. This book is a fantastic resource for people looking to improve their wellbeing and I'm personally inspired by Gemma's resilience and effort. Dr Gemma is delightful and whip-smart. May you be equal parts entertained and enlightened by her welcoming presence. -- Rich Roll Dr Gemma Newman is a sparkling light in the medical field. She speaks from a point of knowledge and wisdom as well as making it easy to digest. The Plant Power Doctor is packed full of leading science in a very accessible way and lots of beautiful recipes too. -- David Flynn and Stephen Flynn The Happy Pear