Plant Based Nutrition With Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers, DO

Having practiced a plant based diet for numerous years, Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers incorporates her lifestyle into educating others how to improve and overcome their chronic diseases as a Family and Obesity Medicine Physician and Metabolic Health Coach. She founded Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching in Chattanooga, TN to help individuals heal their bodies and improve their health using her signature Mind Body Balance approach. Her basis for health are in line with two of her favorite quotes “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and “let food be thy medicine.”Website: essenceofhealthwellnessclinic.com IG: @essenceofhealthwellnessclinicTikTok: @drshaylaYouTube: @EOHWCvideoPodcast: Essence of Health Tea TimeWe talk with Dr. Shayla Toomes Withers about how plant-forward eating can support weight loss, blood sugar stability, and long-term metabolic health without an all-or-nothing mindset. We break down the most common plant-based pitfalls and share practical strategies for protein, travel, restaurants, and making changes that last. • why fiber-rich whole plant foods improve fullness and help stabilize blood sugar • using food sequencing to support portion control and post-meal glucose • shifting the “meat and two sides” mindset toward a plant-forward plate • clearing up protein fears with beans, tofu, tempeh, and oats • avoiding the processed carb trap that stalls metabolic progress • planning and self-advocacy when eating out or traveling • using fruit and high-fiber choices to support gut health and GLP-1 constipation risk • making it sustainable with small steps, journaling, and measurable goals If you found this information helpful please share with a friend family member or colleague we need to do all we can to combat the dangerous misinformation that is out there. Please subscribe and write a review. This will help others find the podcast so they may also improve their metabolic health 👩🏼‍⚕️ Live in Missouri? Want to be my patient?Telehealth clinic: https://missourimetabolichealth.com🥑 Have questions you want answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]✨Freebies✨Anti-Obesity Medication OptionsHow To Prevent DiabetesHealthy Habits WorkbookPreventative Health Checklist🤗 Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lindsayogle/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..lindsay.ogle?_t=8prC4VUQZ5i&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV0X6U0JLZgRMiNwGtmpeg