“Going vegan was like another beginning of my life.” Acclaimed vegan chef Eddie Garza (https://www.eddiegarza.com/) joins Kathy for this mouth-watering episode that will have you craving tapas! The two discuss:* Eddie’s incredible transformation from struggling with childhood obesity to losing 150 pounds with the help of a plant-based diet* The factors that lead to numerous health challenges in our poorest neighborhoods and regions of the country* Eddie’s work as the Food and Nutrition Manager of The Humane Society of the United States (https://www.humanesociety.org/news/garza-goes-global) to change food offerings in schools, hospitals, and prisons* Eddie’s upcoming projects, including a cookbook with TV host and supermodel Daisy Fuentes, and the second season of his cooking show Global Bites with Eddie Garza (https://www.drozshow.com/tag/global-bites)* How the Covid-19 pandemic has changed demand and interest in vegan eating around the planetBe sure to check out Eddie’s second cookbook, The 30-Day Vegan Meal Plan for Beginners (https://www.amazon.com/30-Day-Vegan-Meal-Plan-Beginners/dp/1647397545/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=). Stay updated on Eddie’s upcoming work by finding him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theeddiegarza/) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theeddiegarza). Connect with Kathy Stevens:* Facebook: Kathy Stevens (http://facebook.com/kathy.stevens.CAS), Catskill Animal Sanctuary (https://www.facebook.com/catskillanimalsanctuary)* Twitter: @CASanctuary (https://twitter.com/CASanctuary/)* Books: Where the Blind Horse Sings (https://casanctuary.org/shop/book-where-the-blind-horse-sings/)* Website: CASanctuary.org (https://casanctuary.org/)* Instagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuary (https://instagram.com/catskill_animal_sanctuary/)* YouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary (https://www.youtube.com/user/CASanctuary)