In this episode, Shireen Abdullah speaks with Katya Galbis, a registered dietitian and plant-based nutrition educator for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Originally from Mexico, Katya shares her journey into plant-based nutrition, which began with her father's activism and evolved into a mission to make plant-based living accessible and culturally relevant for Spanish-speaking communities. She highlights the core principles of a healthy plant-based diet: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. She explains how these foods support gut health, provide essential nutrients, and help manage chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

Katya offers practical advice for those skeptical or new to plant-based eating, including how to modify traditional dishes, shop on a budget, and avoid the pressure of perfection. She also highlights the importance of community support and culturally sensitive resources to make lifestyle changes more sustainable. The episode closes with a reminder that small steps like adding more color to your plate or preparing simple home-cooked meals, can lead to lasting improvements in health.

“Eating healthy means eating the basics and going back to basics … not buying all these fancy foods.”

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