Dr. David J.A. Jenkins is an University Professor, and Canada Research Chair, in the Departments of Nutritional Sciences and Medicine, at the University of Toronto and Medicine, and the Director of the Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Center, and a Scientist in the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, with Unity Health Toronto. Dr. Jenkins has been a mentor to many researchers and health professionals, including myself (the host of this episode) and other members of the Plant-Based Canada team.
His research area investigates the use of diet in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases. He has over 350 original publications on these and related topics. His team was the first to define and explore the concept of the glycemic index of foods, as well as develop the cholesterol lowering dietary portfolio ("Portfolio Diet") that has entered guidelines in many jurisdictions (e.g. CCS, Heart UK etc.).
He believes in the therapeutic value of plant based diets and that diets have to be environmentally sustainable.
For more information on the Dietary Portfolio and the cookbook mentioned in this episode check out the links below:
Online Resources:
Canadian Cardiovascular Society website: https://ccs.ca/companion-resources/
Dietary Portfolio Infographic: https://ccs.ca/app/uploads/2020/11/Portfolio_Diet_Scroll_editable_eng.pdf
Cookbook: https://www.amazon.es/Portfolio-Diet-Cardiovascular-Disease-Reduction-ebook/dp/B0823MXD4P