PLANTSTRONG Podcast
Ep. 260: Beth Motley, MD - Make These 1% Changes to Create Long-Lasting Health
Aug 1, 2024
Beth Motley, MD, a family and lifestyle medicine specialist, shares her unique journey from sports medicine to embracing plant-based nutrition. She highlights the importance of small, manageable changes in dietary habits for lasting health benefits and discusses how a plant-based diet can prevent diseases and manage diabetes. Dr. Motley also opens up about raising a plant-based family while juggling life with five kids. Their conversation emphasizes patient education and the powerful role nutrition plays in achieving long-term wellness.
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- Dr. Motley emphasizes that nutrition is essential not just for athletic performance, but also for longevity and disease prevention.
- She advocates for small, personalized dietary changes like replacing eggs with oatmeal to effectively meet patients' unique needs.
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Journey into Lifestyle Medicine
Beth Motley's transition from sports medicine to lifestyle medicine reflects her deepened understanding of nutrition's impact on overall health beyond just athletic performance. Initially pursuing a career in sports medicine, she was drawn to lifestyle medicine after realizing the broader implications of nutrition for longevity and disease prevention. Her training under renowned figures like Dr. John McDougall and Dr. Neil Barnard shaped her approach, emphasizing how dietary interventions can lead to significant health improvements. By currently practicing as a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, she integrates her passion for plant-based nutrition into patient care, guiding them toward better health outcomes.
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