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This conversation is with returning guest Dr. Colin Zhu, an osteopathic physician double board-certified in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. Through his wellness platform The Chef Doc, Dr. Zhu combines his expertise as a physician, chef, and health coach to empower people to take charge of their well-being, one meal at a time. In this episode, we explore his newest project, The Empowered Kitchen — a plant-forward cookbook and movement built around the idea that small, consistent choices in the kitchen can create big results for our health, performance, and the planet.

We Discuss:

• Recognizing that life is dynamic (balance is not always possible)
• Approaching new fitness goals
• Empowering change through sharing healthy recipes
• The updated Eat Lancet report
• How plant-forward diets best support planet health
• Food waste contributes to emissions
• Microplastics and seafood
• Why cooking at home is so beneficial
• A quick way to assess diet quality
• Considerations for the athlete

Episode Show Notes:

• Pre-order The Empowered Kitchen, now!
• Connect with Dr. Zhu on Instagram | YouTube
• The Chef Doc website: thechefdoc.co

Connect with me: @casswarbeck

Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik

Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*