Ep.349: Food as Medicine - Dr. Elizabeth George and Chef Nick lula Share How Whole Food Plant-Based Eating Reverses Disease
Podcast: PLANTSTRONG PodcastPublished On: Thu Apr 16 2026
Description: Rip sits down with Dr. Elizabeth George and Chef Nick Iula, co-authors of Healthy Eating Adventure, to explore how whole food, plant-based eating can transform health and lives.Dr. George helped launch the Healthy Eating Adventure program more than 15 years ago, helping hundreds of participants reverse chronic disease through nutrition. Chef Nick Iula joined the program after decades in professional kitchens and, after he changed his own diet, he experienced a dramatic health transformation — losing weight and eliminating multiple chronic conditions.Together, they combine medical science and culinary expertise to show how plant-based eating can be both lifesaving and delicious.In this episode you'll learn:Why doctors receive little nutrition educationWhat chefs are taught that harms healthHow whole food plant-based eating reverses diseaseHow taste buds adapt to real foodThe science behind food as medicineHow Chef Nick lost weight and eliminated chronic illnessPractical strategies for cooking without oil, salt, and sugarHow to make plant-based food deeply satisfyingThis conversation proves that real food is the most powerful tool we have to live longer and stronger.Episode WebpageWatch the Episode on YouTubeLearn More About our 2027 Live Plant Strong Events: https://plantstrongevents.com/Our new Meal Planner is LIVE: visit https://goplantstrong.com/ and use code podcast to receive an additional $10 off an annual subscription (It’s just $69/year!) Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyLearn More About Our Corporate Wellness Program: https://liveplantstrong.com/corporate-wellness/COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offerFollow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstynhttps://plantstrong.com/https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstronghttps://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star RatingApple PodcastsSpotify
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