Join us for an inspiring episode with Dr. Jim Loomis and Chef Caryn Dugan, the dynamic duo behind the YouTube show, The Doc & Chef. Dr. Loomis, Medical Director at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and the Center for Plant-Based Living, is a specialist in lifestyle medicine who turns complex concepts into easily digestible terms. Chef Caryn Dugan, known as St. Louis Veg Girl and the founder of the Center for Plant-Based Living, transforms nutritional expertise into delicious, accessible meals. Together, they connect the dots between nutrition science and real-world application, offering valuable insights and practical tips for adopting a plant-based diet. Tune in to learn from two leading voices in the world of plant-based nutrition and discover how to make healthy living both achievable and enjoyable!

“The root cause of type two diabetes, despite what people think, it's not sugar or carbs; it's actually fat. Insulin is like a key that unlocks a door in our muscle cells primarily so we can store sugar in the form of glycogen and use that for physical activity. And when we get too much fat in the muscle cells, eating this kind of standard Western diet – meat, dairy heavy – some of that fat ends up in the muscle. So it clogs up, jams up the lock from the inside so that insulin can't unlock the door, and so your sugar levels start to go up. And over time, that puts more and more strain on our pancreas, which is the organ that makes insulin, and so we start out with this insulin-resistant state, prediabetes metabolic syndrome, and then that progresses over time through to type two diabetes.” - Dr. Jim Loomis

What we discuss in this episode:

- The health risks associated with cooking oils and Caryn’s practical tips for oil-free cooking.

- Grilled meat and carcinogenic compounds.

- The critical role of fiber in your diet. Dr. Loomis’s daily fiber recommendations.

- Caryn’s practical tips for boosting fiber intake in your daily meals.

- Techniques to enhance the flavor of your dishes without relying on excessive salt.

- Food recommendations for optimal health.

- The truth about lectins and phytates.

Resources:

- Plant-Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference: International Plant-Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference - https://pbnhc.com/

- Center for Plant-Based Living: Center for Plant-Based Living - https://www.cpbl-stl.com/

- The Doc & Chef: The Doc and Chef — Center for Plant-Based Living - https://www.cpbl-stl.com/thedocandchef