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This week I sat down with Ulka Nagarkar to talk about how she has maintained her 70 lb weight loss and stayed on track with her healthy lifestyle. Watch to see what motivates her, how she avoids temptation, and to learn about her plant based diet!

Are you looking for an exotic fruit that is a nourishing and flavorful addition to meals? Try jackfruit! Jackfruit originates in Southeast Asia and is known for its hearty taste and firm texture. The fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber.

We're joined this week by Dr. Aajay Shah, a whole-food, plant-based cardiologist that's made it his mission to share his expert knowledge on the long-term sustainability of weight-loss diets. Such diets are often popularized for the short-term weight loss practitioners experience, but what are the long-term effects? Dr. Shah is a board-certified cardiologist that specializes in pacemaker implants, cardiac catheterization, transesophageal echocardiography, as well as nuclear and vascular studies. He encourages his followers to live a long, happy, and healthy life through sustainable diet and lifestyle practices.

Is the garlic you are eating making you sick? Garlic can be incredibly healthy, but the way some garlic is processed can cause more harm than good. This week, I'm teaching you how to identify good vs bad garlic.

Today we're making an oil-free, plant-based, whole-food version of a traditional Indian breakfast dish called Poha. While typically the ingredients include white rice flakes, potatoes, and lots of oil, we're cleaning it up and bringing in a less processed red Poha and Kohlrabi. Kohlrabi, also called German turnip, is a low, stout cultivar of wild cabbage. This vegetable is packed with fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and protein.

Today, You'll Learn:

0:00 - 0:28 Adding Nutrition to Traditional Foods

0:44 - 1:01 Poha and Substitution Options

2:18 - 2:44 Kohlrabi and its Benefits

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Heart disease is an extremely common issue that affects many people. To find ways that it can potentially be reversed, I've invited on Dr. Aajay Shah. Dr. Shah is a board-certified cardiologist that specializes in pacemaker implants, cardiac catheterization, transesophageal echocardiography, as well as nuclear and vascular studies. Dr. Shah absolutely loves educating his social media followers daily. He encourages his followers to live a long, happy, and healthy life.

Today we're cooking with Daikon, an underutilized winter radish that is mild and slightly sweet. Like other closely related vegetables, Daikon is packed with cancer-fighting properties, as well as vitamins vital to your health and well-being. Join me as I make a plant-based, oil-free stir fry and chat about all the benefits of this nutrient-packed vegetable.

After last week's conversation with Meryl Fury, I wanted to try the Domodah recipe we talked about. Domodah or Domoda is a West African peanut soup or stew popular in West Africa. I hope you get the opportunity to make it too!

To recognize Black History Month, I invited on Meryl Fury to discuss the history of African American food culture. Meryl is President and CEO of Plant Based Nutrition Movement, a non-profit in the Chicagoland area.   Meryl is on the Board of Directors of the eCornell T.Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, and a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

This week, I invited on social worker and mental health advocate Kevin Jackson to talk about the power of community and resiliency. Jackson was worked for years in the Chicago area helping families and individuals struggling with mental health issues such as depression.