Is moderation really the key to fabulous health? According to plant-based nutritionist and author Terri Chrisman, board certified through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the answer is a resounding no. In this candid and passionate conversation, Terri shares why moderation has failed us in the age of ultra-processed foods, and how shifting to a purposeful whole food plant-based lifestyle can transform not just our health, but our identity and culture.
We talk about:
Why the myth of moderation contributes to today’s obesity, diabetes, and heart disease epidemics.
The role of culture, memory, and identity in making (and resisting) dietary changes.
Terri’s personal story, including the loss of her father to heart disease, and how it shaped her mission.
Practical strategies for transitioning family meals without conflict.
The science behind lifestyle medicine and why more physicians are embracing it.
Why vegan junk food is still junk food—and how to focus on whole plant foods for real vitality.
Terri also reminds us that lifestyle isn’t just about diet—it’s about exercise, sleep, connection, and creating an environment free from toxins. Her message is both compassionate and uncompromising: don’t gamble your health on being an outlier when the science is clear.
Whether you’re vegan-curious, already plant-based, or supporting someone through lifestyle changes, this episode will leave you with tools, insight, and encouragement to take your next step with intention.
Connect with Terri Chrisman
Website: fabuloushealth.net
Book: Fabulous Health: A Simple Plan to Get Well and Stay Well (and her newest release, recently #1 on Amazon!)
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