The Empowered Kitchen: how daily plant-forward choices shape your health and the planet with Dr. Colin Zhu

Send us Fan MailThis conversation is with returning guest Dr. Colin Zhu, an osteopathic physician double board-certified in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. Through his wellness platform The Chef Doc, Dr. Zhu combines his expertise as a physician, chef, and health coach to empower people to take charge of their well-being, one meal at a time. In this episode, we explore his newest project, The Empowered Kitchen — a plant-forward cookbook and movement built around the idea that small, consistent choices in the kitchen can create big results for our health, performance, and the planet.We Discuss:Recognizing that life is dynamic (balance is not always possible) Approaching new fitness goals Empowering change through sharing healthy recipes  The updated Eat Lancet report How plant-forward diets best support planet health Food waste contributes to emissions Microplastics and seafood Why cooking at home is so beneficial A quick way to assess diet quality Considerations for the athlete Episode Show Notes: Pre-order The Empowered Kitchen, now! Connect with Dr. Zhu on Instagram | YouTube The Chef Doc website: thechefdoc.co  Connect with me: @casswarbeck  Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeckFollow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast Audio editing and processing by Wyatt PavlikTheme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*