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In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I discuss the benefits of berries and new ways to start incorporating them into your diet!       Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.     I hav...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson about how to prevent food allergies in early life and unpack the 16 foods that cause 90 percent of food-allergic reactions.   About featured guest: Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson is a pediatrician, mom to two, and Chief Medical Officer at SpoonfulOne. She has dedicated her career to pediatric prevention efforts and works to educate p...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I discuss the question that comes up over and over again, “Is it good for weight loss?”.      Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.     I have a...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I unpack the research and dive into the health benefits of leafy greens.   Thank you to Courtney Bostrom for helping me do some of the research for this episode!     Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Dr. Silvia Odorcic about her own plant-based journey and the things that she is most passionate about right now in her life.    About featured guest: Dr. Silvia Odorcic is a Toronto-based double board certified MD, certified in Lifestyle Medicine & Ophthalmology. She is also an author & speaker whose soul mission is to revolutionize the c...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Dr. Leila and we have an interesting conversation about her journey and her perspective now and how she is able to help her clients thrive.    About featured guest: Dr. Leila Dehghan, is a doctor turned plant-based nutritionist. She received her medical degree from the University of Vienna and completed her internship in the UK. Her personal expe...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Dr. Sung Won about how he integrates lifestyle medicine, plant-based nutrition and regenerative medicine into his orthopedic practice.    About featured guest: Dr. Sung Won is a dual fellowship-trained physician and Orthopedic Surgeon. He provides the most comprehensive methods of Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative treatments as well as Lifestyle...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Lisa Simon a registered dietician in the UK who specializes in fertility for males and females.    About featured guest: Lisa studied Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at Cardiff Metropolitan University for four years, before graduating with first class honours in 2014. She has seven years clinical experience working in the NHS, providing care to...

Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.     I have an affiliate partnership with Splendid Spoon where you can get $25 off your first order if you want to give it a try! Splendid spoon of...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Dr. David Sabgir the cardiologist who founded Walk with a Doc and continues to inspire health and wellbeing in others. About featured guest: Dr. David Sabgir is a full-time cardiologist in Columbus, OH and the Founding CEO of Walk with a Doc , an international nonprofit with a mission to inspire communities through movement and conversation. Walk...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Dr. Nicole Avena about the importance of diet during pregnancy, how to shape our children’s food preferences and the effect of diet culture on our food choices.    About featured guest: Dr. Nicole Avena is a research neuroscientist and expert in the fields of nutrition, diet and addiction, with a special focus on nutrition during early life and p...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Dr. Ashley Gearhardt about food addiction and the many complexities of the human brain.    About featured guest: Dr. Ashley Gearhardt is an Associate Professor of Psychology in the Clinical Science area at the University of Michigan. She received her Ph. D. in clinical psychology at Yale University with training on the underpinnings of both exces...

Download the free bean guide at doctoryami.com/beans     Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.     I have an affiliate partnership with Splendid Spoon where you can get $25 off your fi...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Juan-Carlos “Carly” Asse about his plant-based journey and what he is most passionate about now.    About featured guest: Juan-Carlos Asse has produced 3 award winning documentaries (Unsupersize Me, Unsupersize Us, Unsupersize Me in Cuba) about how you can drastically improve your health with a whole foods plant based diet combined with exercise....

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I converse with Dr. Aumatma about the role that diet and lifestyle play in our fertility and what we can start to do about it.   About featured guest: Dr. Aumatma Shah is a board-certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist, in practice for close to 15 years. She specializes in fertility and is the best-selling author of "Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Di...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Tyler Mayoras about his plant-based journey and what led him to start Cool Beans.    About featured guest: Tyler Mayoras is giving a glow-up to the world’s most under-appreciated superfood: the bean. A passionate impact investor and entrepreneur, he co-founded Cool Beans with a vision of bringing sustainable, whole-food goodness to the frozen foo...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I chat with Dr. Sagar Doshi and his wife Dr. Jimisha Patel about their journey to plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine.   About featured guest: Sagar (married to Jimisha) MD, Northeast Ohio Medical University Residency, Emergency Medicine, Wright Patterson/Wright State —Former USAF Major Board Certified, American Board Emergency Medicine Board Certif...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have an upbeat conversation with Mary Purdy about food, our environment and sustainability.    About featured guest: Mary Purdy, MS, RDN is an Integrative Eco-Dietitian with a Master's Degree from Bastyr University where she is currently adjunct faculty. She has been in clinical practice for over 12 using a personalized medicine and functional nutritio...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have a conversation with Manju Kumar about farming, zero waste and how the cycle of life is vital to our soil.    About featured guest: Manju Kumar is President of Brush with Bamboo, a sustainable oral care brand. She is also Co-Founder of Sarvodaya Institute, a non-profit dedicated to connecting people to soil, plants, and gardens.   Over the past 10 year...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I chat with Whitney and Alex about raising plant-based kids and micronutrients that we should consider.   About featured guest: Whitney and Alex are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Certified Personal Trainers, moms and the founders of the Plant-Based Juniors community. PBJs is your complete guide to plant-based prenatal and pediatric nutrition. They are...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have a honest conversation with Chuck Carroll about his experience with food addiction and personal transformation.    About featured guest: At just 5'6" Chuck Carroll weighed a staggering 420 pounds. His 66-inch waist was expanding rapidly courtesy of a 10,000 calorie daily diet and out of control food addiction. At one point he did not think he w...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, we hear Dr. Winderman’s plant-based journey and have a discussion about functional abdominal pain.    About featured guest: Plant-based pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in NYC. The kind of doctor who takes you OFF your meds. Microbiome obsessed. Huge on kindness and empathy!! Spreading the word on social media that health starts in the gut! Tiktok inc...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Vegan Queen V about her journey and we get to listen to one of her beautiful and gripping songs.   About featured guest: Vegan Queen V is a passionate animal rights activist singer-songwriter, who uses her music as a platform to give animals a voice, when they often have none.   Vegan Queen V is keen to raise awareness of the animals lives, and s...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have a conversation with Dr. Laura Freeman about her journey into plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine.    About featured guest: Dr. Laura Freeman obtained her Medical Degree from the University of Edinburgh in 2006. She completed her vocational training in General Practice in Manchester in 2011. Between May 2012 and May 2019, after attaining full...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have lively conversation with Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai about their newest book, The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution and what they want us to know about the brain right now.    About featured guest: A unique husband and wife team on the cutting edge of brain science, Dr. Dean and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai are dedicated to educating people on the simple steps to lo...