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Dr. Laurie Marbas Podcast

Nurturing Healthy Kids

Jan 30, 2024
Discover how Margot Freitag's plant-based journey transformed her health, the impact of a plant-based diet on children's well-being, and the importance of instilling healthy habits in kids. Learn about combating childhood obesity, empowering kids through nutritious eating, and the positive effects of switching to a plant-based diet on mental and physical health.
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Quick takeaways

  • Transitioning to a plant-based diet can dramatically improve asthma symptoms and overall health.
  • Involving children in cooking and grocery shopping can instill healthy habits and a love for nutritious foods.

Deep dives

Margot's Personal Health Struggles and Plant-Based Journey

Margot shares her health struggles as a young person, including significant asthma and chronic fatigue. Her journey into the plant-based world began after meeting Brenda Davis, a vegan dietitian, during her studies. After her own child was diagnosed with asthma, she transitioned to a cold turkey plant-based diet and saw dramatic improvements.

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