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-based10:45 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 diet29:00 How to stop feeling gassy after eating beans and other fiber-rich foods31:15 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 beans40:00 How to transform "grandma's" classic recipes into plant-based recipeshttps://plantbasedrdblog.com/@Plantbasedrd

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Welcome to the Super Life podcast - an inspiring place to fuel your health journey. Join us, Kristel de Groot and Michael Kuech, as we connect with vegan celebrities, athletes, change-makers, thought leaders and industry pioneers. We dive deep into topics like plant-based eating, mindfulness, methods of natural healing, parenting, and self development. Receiving exclusive insights from these experts, will inspire you to live your #SUPERLIFE! With every episode, our mission is to inspire and empower you along your health journey. Join us for a new episode every week!  Kristel and Michael recently published their newest book Your Super Life and have welcomed their first mini plant lover Leo to the family. You can keep up with them on the top-ranking Your Super Life Podcast, their site kristelandmichael.com, and on social @kristelandmichael.