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Hosted by Shawna Barker, a plant-based nutritionist and passionate advocate for the vegan lifestyle. Whether you’re here for the health benefits, the ethics, or learning how to navigate the social aspects, this podcast is your go-to source for all things vegan. Each episode features in-depth discussions on nutrition, plant-based living, and the ethical side of veganism, with guests from all walks of life—athletes, entrepreneurs, activists, doctors, and more, all thriving on plants. Join me as we explore what it truly means to be a Vegan Boss—living consciously, thriving on a plant-based diet, and making an impact. 🎧 Subscribe now and start exploring what it means to be vegan.
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tila Kansagra, also known as The Plant Promoting Doctor on YouTube. Dr. Tila is Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine, holds a certificate in Plant Based Nutrition, and works as a GP and private lifestyle coach. She supports clients with their health and weight loss goals by focusing on the six key pillars of lifestyle medicine—nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, healthy relationships, and avoidance of risky substances—alongside their medical care.
We talked about her personal health journey, how lifestyle medicine has shaped her practice with patients, and the importance of making small, sustainable changes that truly last.
We also touched briefly on the misconception that carbs are to blame for type 2 diabetes. Research has shown that intramyocellular lipids play an important role in insulin sensitivity, and vegans have been found to have about 30% lower levels. For anyone interested, here’s the study I mentioned: “A low fat vegan diet and a conventional diabetes diet in the treatment of type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled 74-week clinical trial.”
Learn more about Dr. Tila on her YouTube Channel @plant_promoting_doctor, her Instagram @plant_promoting_doctor, and her website plantpromotingdoctor.com.
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