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With us today is leading plant-based physician Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez, CEO Human Restoration Program and Founder of VeggiePower Summit – the largest medical seminar in Latin America that educates people about the science of plant-based nutrition.

Originally from Mexico, Mauricio’s journey began first with studying nutrition before deciding to continue onto a medical degree in the US, where he is currently a resident at the Metropolitan hospital in New York. During his studies, he came to realize how little attention is paid to nutrition as part of a more holistic view on health and wellness, which pushed him to switch to a plant-based diet himself and fill the gap he identified between nutrition and medicine.

Through his platform Mauricio teaches others how to adopt a healthy plant-based diet and change their lives for the better. As the founder of the first ever plant-based medical immersion program in Latin America, he educates other people including physicians and nutritionists on the health benefits of having a vegan diet and the science behind it. His YouTube channel also reaches thousands of people, inspiring people in Latin American countries and all around the world to make a positive change in their lives.

The simple idea of food as medicine is the guiding principle of what Mauricio teaches, making the plant-based lifestyle a question of personal health and wellbeing.

Follow Dr Gonzalez here https://www.instagram.com/dr.mauriciogonzalez/?hl=en

Find out more about Veggie Power Summit here https://www.veggiepowersummit.com/

The Plant Based News Podcast is hosted by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriottand Researched by Antonia Georgieva.

***Show Notes***

00:02:25 The start of Mauricio’s plant-based journey

00:05:30 Lifestyle changes that are happening around the world

00:08:26 The frustrations of the pro-meat and pro-dairy ad campaigns

00:11:30 Does the vegan community have a problem with science?

00:13:55 Deciphering what is fact and fiction. Are we misled by what we see online?

00:16:50 The problems that anti-vaccine protestors are causing.

00:19:50 The problems with misinformation that is being shared on social media

00:22:45 The differences between Misinformation and Disinformation

00:27:45 What are the key barriers that are stopping people adopting the vegan lifestyle?

00:32:30 Lifestyle and medicine

00:35:35 How is it possible for a GP to spend more time with their patients?

00:40:00 Are people wilfully ignorant about the vegan lifestyle?

00:43:40 Do people genuinely trust the giant pharmaceutical companies?

00:47:00 The Veggie Power Summit

00:48:48 Exciting new projects in the pipeline

00:50:00 Stranded on a desert island