From Frosted Flakes to plant-based (a how-to guide) | Talking nutrition with dietician Catherine Perez

When it comes to going plant-based, there are SO many questions. And one of the toughest ones is how to talk about your new diet with friends and family (ESPECIALLY around the holidays). Well, we've brought in an expert to talk about this and MUCH more. Catherine Perez is a registered dietician and an expert in making the vegan lifestyle accessible through simple recipes and beautiful photography. Today, she's going to help us navigate how to talk about plant-based eating with our families, how to get your gut to adapt to your new diet, and some GREAT swaps for the holidays. 

On this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn:

7:30 Simple tips for navigating family and culture when you go completely plant-based
10:45 What Michael had a hard time giving up when he went plant-based (and what that can teach you on your journey)
20:45 Why so many dieticians in training AREN'T plant-based (and why that's changing)
26:15 The FIRST thing you should always do if you're struggling with low energy on a plant-based diet
29:00 How to stop feeling gassy after eating beans and other fiber-rich foods
31:15 One thing to NEVER forget when you're eating a fiber-rich diet (and almost ALL of us do this)
32:30 Hot tips for enjoying a plant-based Thanksgiving and Christmas (plus, how to "veganize" your mashed potatoes) 
36:30 The BEST way to make the perfect pot of beans
40:00 How to transform "grandma's" classic recipes into plant-based recipes

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