150: The Secret Link Between Inflammation and Disease Your Doctor May Not Know About

Chronic inflammation is one of the biggest hidden threats to your health, fueling conditions like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, dementia, and even certain cancers. The good news is you have the power to fight back with the food on your plate. In this episode of the Plant Based Eating for Health Podcast, host Kathleen Gage sits down with Terri Chrisman, board-certified nutritionist with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, author, and founder of The Fabulous Health Show. Terri shares her inspiring journey from vegetarianism to a fully plant-based lifestyle after losing her father to heart disease. She explains how animal products and processed foods trigger chronic inflammation and why whole plant foods—fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds—are the body's best defense. You'll learn: Why inflammation is the root cause of most chronic diseases How plant-based eating reduces inflammation naturally Simple, actionable steps to start lowering inflammation today The difference between acute and chronic inflammation Terri's top strategies for lasting lifestyle transformation If you've been told that inflammation and fatigue are just part of aging, this conversation will change your perspective. Whole food, plant-based eating can restore energy, reduce pain, and prevent disease, no matter your age. Full post on how to discover how to reclaim your health with plants: www.VeganVisibility.com/150-Terri-Chrisman