Episode 76: Julieanna Hever: Plant Based Eating

Jun 14

Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT, The Plant-Based Dietitian, has a BA in Theatre and an MS in Nutrition, bridging her biggest passions for food, presenting, and helping people. She has authored seven books, including the brand new Choose You Now Diet, The Healthspan Solution, Plant-Based Nutrition (Idiot’s Guides), and The Vegiterranean Diet, and two peer-reviewed journal articles on plant-based nutrition for healthcare professionals. She is the host of The Choose You Now Podcast. She was the host of What Would Julieanna Do?, gave a TEDx talk, and instructed for the eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certification Program. She’s appeared on The Dr. Oz Show, Harry, and The Steve Harvey Show. Julieanna speaks and consults with clients around the globe. Find her at PlantBasedDietitian.com.

What we talked about:

4:40- Introduction to Julieanna and her work in plant based nutrition

10:05- What changed after she changed to a plant based diet

12:30- Getting enough protein in a plant based diet

18:40- Essential versus nonessential amino acids

19:45- Cholesterol and it’s effects on our body

21:15- Vitamins that we need on a daily basis regardless of your diet

24:30- Suggestions for mothers who want to raise their children plant based but are not able to breastfeed

26:10- Complications that children have from the consumption of dairy milk

28:10- Suggestions for eliminating dairy in your child’s life

30:50- Favorite recipes to help families eat more whole food plant based

33:40- Recommendations for eliminating gas while switching to a plant based diet