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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V welcomes Mary Ross Fowler, Mary is a registered dietician and expert in plant-based diets for autoimmune diseases. She shares her personal story of being diagnosed with lupus while in college and how changing to a plant-based diet helped her symptoms disappear. The importance of a plant-based diet in reducing inflammation and supporting the immune system is discussed, specifically avoiding processed foods and red meats. The impact of gut bacteria on the immune system is explained, which contributed to inflammation and heart disease.
Mary covers a range of topics, including her journey to plant-based eating, her diagnosis of lupus and its symptoms, and the lab work used to monitor the disease.
Tune in to this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, as Mary recommends giving up processed foods, reducing meat consumption, and increasing intake of fruits and vegetables!
[00:00 - 04:29] Opening Segment
- Dr. V welcomes Mary Ross Fowler!
- Mary shares her personal story of being diagnosed with lupus in college
- Her mother introduced her to the plant-based diet, “Eat To Live” by Joel Fuhrman
- How she made significant changes to her diet, eliminating sugar and alcohol, and focusing on plant-based foods
[04:30 - 26:26] The Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet For Lupus And Autoimmune Disease
- Eliminating eating out and discovered veggie sushi as a plant-based option
- Whole foods and a plant-based diet reduces inflammation in the body and helps regulate the immune system
- The gut bacteria affect the immune system
- The controversy among nutritionist due to conflicting interests and complicated research
[26:27 - 42:04] A Deep Dive Into The Downside Of Overconsumption Of Dairy And Meat Intake
- How different food can affect your overall well being
- Highly processed foods should be avoided to reduce inflammation and autoimmune conditions
- Eating a plant-based diet can improve health and taste buds can adjust over time
- Growing your own fruits and vegetables can enhance flavor and nutrition
[42:05 – 1:00:30] Closing Segment
- Mary advises to eat full balanced meals, this should reduce the need for snacking throughout he day
- Go to https://officevisitswithdrv.com and click on the coaching tab to schedule a free discovery interview
Tweetable Quotes
“The more processed it is, the harder it is for our bodies to recognize it as food.” - Mary Ross Fowler
“If you're eating a whole foods plant-based diet, you are feeding a certain type of gut bacteria that scientists have found will benefit your immune system.” - Mary Ross Fowler
“There are things that are ingrained in our minds, our culture, people who love us, like our mother, father, family that have taught us things that are not helping us and are actually hurting us. And we've got to open our eyes and just start to see what the facts are.” - Dr. V
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Website: Daily Dose of Greens
Instagram: @MaryRossF
Facebook: @MaryRossF
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