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The Proof with Simon Hill

Are You Eating Enough Protein? Gut Health, BBGS, Inflammation & Aging with Dr. Rupy Aujla

The Proof with Simon Hill

Simon Hill

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Education

4.92.9K Ratings

🗓️ 28 July 2025

⏱️ 97 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Rupy Aujla, NHS GP and founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen, to explore how food and lifestyle medicine can transform our health. We talk about his personal journey, why the medical system still overlooks nutrition, and how we can use simple, evidence-based principles to prevent disease and feel better. What we cover: Rupy’s story and why food became central to his practice The gap in nutrition training for doctors Lifestyle medicine and chronic disease Building a joyful, sustainable relationship with food Tips for people and practitioners feeling stuck For more, visit thedoctorskitchen.com and follow @doctors_kitchen on Instagram. Intro (00:00:00)Simplifying Nutrition Without Losing the Science (00:05:31)The Health Scare That Sparked a New Direction (00:12:57)How Nutrition Impacts Healing (00:20:19)Why Protein Matters More Than You Think (00:27:46)How Much Protein You Need & Why Some Say Less Is Better (00:33:44)Low Protein Signs (00:44:06)Why Plant Sources Gets Underrated (00:48:56)What Makes a Protein Source “High Quality” (00:57:28)Calorie Counting vs. Food Quality (01:03:28)How to Eat More Plant Protein Without Overthinking It (01:09:47)Should You Use Protein Powders? (01:21:28)Final Takeaway: BBGS and Protein Needs (01:28:33) Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also support the show by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and sharing your favourite episodes with friends and family. This episode is brought to you by: 38TERA Consider 38TERA's DMN prebiotic supplement a daily multivitamin for your gut. Formulated by yours truly and gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz. Use code THEPROOF for a discount at checkout. LMNT Stay hydrated with LMNT. Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at http://drinklmnt.com/SIMON. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. And if you don’t like it? Full refund, no questions asked. Pique Tea Pique's Nandaka provides sustainable, all-day energy and makes you feel like you’re doing something good for your body! Try Pique and get 20% off plus a FREE starter kit when you shop exclusively at http://piquelife.com/simon. Eight Sleep Upgrade your sleep with the Pod 5 Ultra by Eight Sleep. Clinically validated to deliver up to 1 extra hour of quality sleep per night through temperature control and biometric tracking. Use code THEPROOF for $350 off at http://eightsleep.com/theproof. Try it risk-free for 30 days, with worldwide shipping. Function Health Take charge of your health with advanced blood testing and personalised insights. Function Health provides a practical solution to track key health markers such as cholesterol, blood sugar, and more. For the first 1,000 listeners, new members get a $100 credit when signing up. Head to functionhealth.com/simonhill to claim your credit. Only available to those living in the United States. Airbnb Right in the heart of the city, I’ve been hosting a hands-on Airbnb Experience at Little City Farm that’s all about plant diversity, gut health, and delicious food. For more information, or to find other experiences on your next trip, check out airbnb.com/experiences. WHOOP Whoop, the most advanced fitness and health wearable available. Your personalised fitness and health coach to recover faster, sleep better, and train smarter. Claim your first month free on join.whoop.com/simon. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons) Creator of theproof.com Host of The Proof with Simon Hill Author of The Proof is in the Plants Subscribe & Connect: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Instagram: @simonhill Twitter: @theproof Facebook: The Proof with Simon Hill Nourish your gut with my Plant-Based Ferments Guide and download my Two-Week Meal Plan.

Transcript

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0:00.0

What does a personal health scare do to a doctor's perspective on medicine?

0:06.1

For Dr. Rupi Orgila, it changed everything.

0:09.3

In today's episode, I'm joined by Rupi NHS GP, nutritionist, host of the doctor's kitchen,

0:15.8

creator of the doctor's kitchen app, and author of his brand new book, Healthy High Protein.

0:20.6

We unpack the turning point

0:22.4

in his life that shifted his medical lens from reactive to proactive and the science-backed

0:27.6

nutrition philosophy that emerged from it. Together we explore how to eat for long-term health

0:32.4

without over-complicating things, from the role of protein in maintaining muscle and reducing disease risk,

0:38.4

to how to build muscles that support your gut and reduce inflammation. This episode is very

0:43.6

informative and practical, whether you're fully plant-based, omnivorous, or somewhere in

0:48.6

between, like flexitarian or pescatarian. I hope you enjoy it.

0:58.8

How lost would you be if you didn't have your EA?

1:01.4

Oh man, she was the first hire.

1:04.7

She actually approached me in like 2017.

1:06.9

She reached out and she was like, oh, I work as a smart PA.

1:08.9

Like, you know, I feel like I can help you out.

1:29.6

And then like every month, like I just basically extended her hours. And then she asked me for a full-time job three years ago. I was like, absolutely. So 2017, I mean, you've been doing this for a while now. A little while, man. Yeah. Was that when you began the content piece and were you still juggling, actually like practicing as a lot of? Oh, yeah. I was living a double life until 2022 so i was still working pretty much full time and then like more than full time during covid which is a really difficult

1:35.4

time just generally because i was like basically drafted back in from a to it u and then like i was

1:41.6

also trying to maintain the podcast as well it was horrible and then like

1:45.6

I basically hit burnout I was like I need to make a choice between clinical medicine or this

1:50.7

content piece and this is where my my passion is now man so just like yourself walk me through

1:55.9

that decision making process because I mean you go to university yeah you do all your training yeah I'm

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