Dr Rupy Aujla says poor nutrition is responsible for a huge number of deaths and ill health in the UK. Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.

More info An NHS doctor has recommended one diet that people should follow if they want to lower their chances of serious diseases. An NHS doctor with a reputation for using food as medicine says one diet has been shown to cut the risk of everything from heart disease, dementia to cancer, Gloucestershire Live reports. Dr Rupy Auila is a firm advocate for the health benefits of food when it comes to lowering risks of many conditions, including heart disease and cancer.

Speaking to Greg Wallace on the newest installment of his Piece of Cake podcast, the medical professional explained how eating like a European can boost physical and mental health. Dr Aujla started The Doctor's Kitchen as a way of teaching everybody how they can cook their way to health and to showcase the beauty of food and medicinal effects of eating and living well. He explained the science behind the Mediterranean diet and how food plays a role in battling disease.

"There was a massive trial done 20 years ago. Now it's called the pre Med. A lot of people might have heard of it, and that showed that a Mediterranean style diet can reduce the risk of cardiovascular events by 30 per cent," Dr Ajuila stated.

Gregg and 6the expert explained the diet as "plenty of nuts and fish, plen.