Description:
Hold on to your greens folks! In this episode, we’re talking about common mistakes that might be sabotaging your plant-based weight loss goals. Tune in to hear The Plant Forward Nutritionist, Hannah Van Ark, discuss the dos and don’ts of plant-based weight loss so you can thrive on your weight loss journey.
In this episode you’ll hear:
3:30 – It’s a girl!
4:15 – Batch cooking
6:00 – Why people may not lose weight if they’re eating more plants
8:00 – Plant-based v. vegan
9:30 – Weight Loss Mistake #1: Eating too much ultra-processed and calorie-dense foods
14:45 – The perfect snack
16:30 – Weight Loss Mistake #2: Slashing calories v. repairing metabolism
22:00 – Benefits of yoga
23:45 – Weight Loss Mistake #3: Undershooting protein
26:00 – Plant-based proteins
28:45 – Weight Loss Mistake #4: Being too strict
31:30 – Postpartum weight loss
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CREDITS:
Executive Producer and Host: Esther Garfin
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann
As referenced in the episode:
- Guest Link: https://www.theplantforwardnutritionist.com/
- Eating for Longevity and Increasing Health Span, Plant-Based Diet podcast
- Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast
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