Ep. 227 - Dr. Rupy Aujla

How can something as simple as nutrition, especially fiber, have a positive impact on your health? Joining Dr. Michelle Robin on the Small Changes Big Shifts podcast is the Founding Director of the Culinary Medicine non-profit in the UK, host of The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast, and author of both The Doctor's Kitchen and his latest, Eat To Beat Illness, Dr. Rupy Aujla. Dr. Rupy Aujla is a medical doctor specialized in General Practice who is a firm believer in the power of food and lifestyle changes to heal and prevent illness. In this episode, he shares his mission of helping others live healthy, enjoyable new lifestyles through deliciously accessible food. As you listen to Dr. Michelle and Dr. Rupy's conversation, you will learn about: How he suffered from atrial fibrillation for years and the moment he decided to change his lifestyle and diet before fully committing to an operation. How nutrition and The Doctor's Kitchen became a passion of his after personally witnessing the medicinal effects of eating well. Why he believes we should take a closer look at consuming more fiber. Find out how you can change your own lifestyle today by discovering: What small changes in your diet you can make now for big shifts tomorrow. How to be more mindful of your relationship with food and beverages by thinking about how they make you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally during and after you consume them. Why you shouldn't be overinutive with your body in case you start to notice things that aren't even there. Learn how to build healthy eating habits as Dr. Rupy shares: Which foods specifically help mental health wellbeing especially fiber for better gut health. His favorite foods for greater gut health including nuts, legumes, cacao, and more. The benefits of eating slower and really enjoying your meal to help you better realize when you're full before you start to overeat. Why you don't have to be a vegan or vegetarian but your nutrition can improve if you are plant focused and what that means for your diet. Find out how Dr. Rupy and others are helping change the way we see food, health, and lifestyle today. Advice From A Tree: Stand tall and proud. Sink your roots into the earth. Be content with your natural beauty. Go out on a limb. Drink plenty of water. Remember your roots. Enjoy the view! - Ilan Shamir