How to Do Plant Based Eating 100% Shame Free with Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, DO, MPH

Episode 54. This episode is truly one of my favorites. And that's saying something, because I am incredibly jazzed about each and every one of my guests, truly. In this episode of Motivation Made Easy, I got to talk with Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, DO, MPH, MS, FAAP. Interview Highlights and What to Expect: Answers to the questions that I've been asking myself on and off for the past year: can an Intuitive Eating approach truly jive with a vegan or plant-based lifestyle? How can you know if it's restrictive? Dr. Yami's take on food addiction, and I think you are going to be surprised and impressed with her answerThe sobering facts about the Standard American Diet and how you can use this information in an empowering and positive wayThe crucial common myths about dairy and animal protein you must understand (from a pediatrician with decades of experience, who also has family who were dairy farmers)What to make of information from other physicians who talk about things like "The Plant Paradox" and how to know who to trust? Her answer here was SO GOOD. Do not miss it.Tips to move towards adding in more whole plant foods and reducing ultra processed foods in your diet today, without being restrictive or it feeling like a diet Who Is Dr. Yami? Dr. Yami is a board-certified pediatrician, certified lifestyle medicine physician, certified health and wellness coach, author, and speaker. As a passionate promoter of healthy lifestyles, “Dr. Yami” champions the power of plant-based diets for the prevention of chronic disease. Dr. Yami is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She also holds a certificate in plant-based nutrition and is a certified Food for Life Instructor.  In 2013, Dr. Yami founded VeggieFitKids.com to educate families about the importance of making healthy food choices and show them how easy it can be – even with today’s busy schedules. In her podcast, Veggie Doctor Radio, she explores diet and nutrition, healthy habi