Healthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya Acosta

Dr. Richa Mittal is an obesity medicine specialist and the founder of the Radiant Health Weight Loss & Wellness Clinic. She is a co-founder of the Dallas Obesity Society which is designed to help educate healthcare providers on how to start the conversation about weight loss and how to offer evidence-based treatment options. We talk about stigmas, normalizing weight issues, the word "obes...

We are exactly two years into this podcast. We will talk about why we started our podcast, how we started our podcast, and then give you some updates about who's listening and where they're listening. We now have a website just for our podcast show. Our podcast has now been downloaded more than 15,000 times and in 50 countries mainly in the US, Canada, Australia. We were named one of the...

Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based DFW podcast show with Dr Riz and Maya where we talk about topics related to lifestyle medicine and plant based nutrition. In this episode we meet Dr. Arti Thangudu, who is a triple board-certified physician and endocrinology, diabetes, and thyroid specialist who provides high-level, well-rounded care at Complete Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. She take...

Dr. Scott Harrington is the founder of Vegan Primary Care, an online family medicine practice. He is now licensed in 42 states including Texas. So make sure to listen to the entire episode to learn how you can get started as a patient. In this episode, we learn Dr. Harrington's personal story of why he became vegan and why he now prescribes plant-based foods to his patients. He also tells us...

As a board certified vascular surgeon, Dr. Rizwan H. Bukhari treats a variety of vascular issues including aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access grafts, and varicose veins. He has a specific interest in minimally invasive procedures such as atherectomy, angioplasty, and stenting for limb salvage and amputation prevention. His primary hosp...

Three years ago, Paul Lowell was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. During routine visits his PSA level went from 1.1 - 87 within a 6 month period. By the time he was diagnosed, the cancer had already spread to his lymph nodes & bones. His oncologist basically felt that chemotherapy & radiation would only make him worse. So he sent Paul home to make arrangements and gave him 18 -31 mo...

During this intimate conversation Dr. Erickson answer specific questions related to nutrition as it relates to menarche, infertility, pregnancy, child rearing, fibroids, menopause, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Eriksen is very passionate about women's health. She is set to be a speaker this month in October for the annual Lifestyle Medicine Conference organized by the American Coll...

Today’s bonus episode was recorded last year in 2019. This was the first time we attended a plant-based potluck by Pat & Dianne Doyle of Plant Based Dallas. They were recently featured in the Dallas Morning News for the work they have been doing for the last 6 years. Pat & Dianne Doyle are cancer survivors who learned about the power of plant-based foods months after making drastic choices...

Krisann Polito-Moller is a Certified Whole Plant-Based Nutrition Coach, a Certified Yoga Instructor, a Yoga Therapist and Personal Trainer. She is the co-founder of the Plant Based Green Country and Tulsa Veg Fest. Krisann works at Bellevue Hospital in New York and witnessed the chaos that took place as the pandemic affected her city. Krisann's journey began when she lost her father to a hear...

This is such a valuable lecture that I wanted to share it with our listeners. This is with Dr. Eriksen's permission. Dr. Nancy Eriksen speaks on the impact of nutrition/lifestyle factors on: *hormonal health*osteoporosis*breast cancer riskYou will learn about lifestyle strategies you can implement to optimize your health during menopause. As well as the impact of a whole food plant based diet...

How do you go from being a microwave meal mom or mainly preparing frozen dinners to successfully preparing healthy plant-based meals on a regular basis? Kim Murphy of Simply Plant Based Kitchen will tell you about her support group and her upcoming course which starts on September 30. https://simplyplantbasedkitchen.com/__________________________________________________________You can also listen...

Today we speak with Andrea Pender who had previously been on our show. She returns with some good news about the changes her husband has made as a result of this pandemic. The current situation has also given them the opportunity to take their workout routine to the next level and they are now training for their first triathlon! Andrea will share her story of how she became vegan, she will talk to...

Karoline Mueller is a Food For Life Instructor, a PhD in Chemistry and Plant Pure Pod Leader based in Houston, TX. In this episode, she shares with us her story of overcoming a lifetime struggle with food, experiencing a 70-pound weight loss and is now helping others create change in their own lives. Karoline was recently featured in the Food As Medicine Summit where she offered a food demo to mak...

Today’s bonus episode will include four of my favorite doctors in Texas. 00:56 - Drs. Munish and Bandana Chawla13:09 - Dr. Rizwan Bukhari22:27 - Dr. Nancy EriksenThis is a recap episode of my previous conversations with each of them. You will hear commonalities that they share as physicians. When they learned about the power of plant-based foods, they not only adopted the diet for themselves, but...

Stephanie Dreyer is the creator of the Batch Cooking Club. She is on a mission to get more families to eat healthier and to get them back into the kitchen. She wants every child in the world to have access to an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables daily and to enjoy eating them! Oh and yes…she is a vegan! Stephanie is a plant-based lifestyle expert, a mom of three, the author of two children’...

Welcome to episode #56! Today I will basically review Plant-Stock 2020 and talk about how much I loved it. Also, make sure to listen about the 8 week program the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine is offering and it is FREE. This starts on August 25. Dr Rizwan Bukhari will be one of the guest speakers. Please sign up and invite people to take advantage.pcrm.org/nutritionclass_____...

In 2012, Adam Sud’s life was completely out of control. Once weighing nearly 350 lbs and struggling with multiple addictions, serious chronic diseases, and mental health disorders. His life nearly came to an end when he attempted suicide by drug overdose. He too was greatly impacted by Rip Esselstyn and will be a speaker for the virtual Plant-Stock. He checked into rehab and with the help of his p...

In 2013, Rip Esselstyn was on a book tour promoting his latest book titled "My Beef With Meat". When Dr. Riz's wife heard that Rip would be at the Whole Foods Market in Dallas, she quickly registered to attend. According to Dr. Riz he was dragged to hear Rip Esselstyn speak about heart disease. This was the day that changed Dr. Riz's approach to preventing and treating heart di...

We talk all things mushrooms with my special guest Jeff Chilton. Learn why he feels mushrooms are the missing link to health. We talk about the research that supports the idea that mushrooms can help prevent breast cancer, help boost the immune system. Learn about beta-glucans which are the medicinal component found in real mushrooms. Did you know that not all mushroom supplements are made from re...

Michael Greger, MD is a New York Times bestselling author of How Not To Die, How Not To Diet, and now How To Survive A Pandemic. An internationally-recognized expert on public health issues, he joins us for a discussion about what we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones during a pandemic. He addresses the roots of the problem and tackles the fundamental question: How can we stop the emer...

Dawn Renee is the founder of Traveling Caregivers which bridges the gap between balance of life while navigating a multitude of caregiving concerns. Realizing caregiving for others can easily take you away from yourself, it ignited a new passion and desire ti help other caregivers with their journey. She is also a writer and author working on her first book titled “I Care” Waking the Caregiver ins...

In this video, we meet Chef Julia Dunaway. During this pandemic, Chef Julia has gone out of her way to teach people how to cook healthy meals while they've been in quarantine, lockdown or simply staying at home. Every single day you will find Chef Julia doing a live food demonstration on Facebook. She is an official Blue Zones Project Chef in Fort Worth, Texas. Make sure to visit her website...

Dr. Neelofer Basaria is a transformational health coach in the Dallas, Texas area. She works closely with her clients to achieve their desired goals. She uses various modalities such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga and nutrition to restore gut health. In this episode, Dr. Basaria goes into details about her training in this field. She reviews how she works with her clients. She also gives us some...

Dr. Riz and I interviewed Keren Wang about ten days ago as we picked up PPE’s (Personal Protective Equipment) from the DFW Care organization. This is a local Chinese American organization which self-organized within 24 hours as they feared the devastation that could take place in Dallas. Keren Wang is part of the DFW Care organization and works in the hospital assessment group. She has worked clos...

Meet Christa Zuniga. She and her wife April are the founders of Eat Your Greens Organic Farm Did you know that microgreens contain 4 to 40 times more nutrients than the mature vegetables? We are encouraged to eat healthier than ever before to maintain a strong immune system especially now that we are facing a pandemic crisis. The Zuniga Family’s mission is to supply the most organic atmosphere and...