We’re all for getting to root causes—not band-aids. Today, Dr. Kevin sits down with registered dietitian and food systems expert Sharon Palmer, known as “The Plant-Powered Dietitian,” to cut through the noise on plant-forward eating. We tackle protein anxiety, how to build plates that actually keep you full, the truth about red/processed meat, and why dialing up beans, whole grains, greens, and berries can shift blood sugar, weight, and long-term health—without getting weird or expensive.
What you’ll learn
- Plant-based vs. vegan vs. flexitarian
- Protein reality check
- Meat, health, and the planet
- Satiety that sticks
- Fasting & blood sugar
- A simple “Plant Day” template
Guest Bio:
Sharon Palmer, MS, RD—widely known as “The Plant-Powered Dietitian”—is a registered dietitian, author, and nutrition journalist with two decades of experience translating nutrition science into everyday meals. Raised with farm-to-table roots and trained at Loma Linda University, she also earned a master’s in sustainable food systems, connecting personal health with food-system impact. Sharon is co-founder of Food + Planet, a non-profit equipping health professionals to advance sustainable eating patterns. She develops approachable, budget-friendly recipes and evidence-based guides at SharonPalmer.com and shares daily tips at @SharonPalmerRD. Her books include titles on plant-based eating, such as the recently referenced The Plant-Powered Plan to Beat Diabetes.
Resources:
Website: SharonPalmer.com
Co-Founder: https://foodandplanet.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonpalmerrd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharonPalmerThePlantPoweredDietitian/
Twitter: https://x.com/SharonPalmerRD
Order Sharon’s new book, The Plant-Powered Plan to Beat Diabetes now!
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