As we wrap up the year, we’re sharing an uplifting story to inspire your fresh start. Today’s guest, Sharme Ridley, faced serious health challenges and saw her weight reach 300 pounds. Embracing a plant-based lifestyle, she reclaimed her vitality, becoming medication-free and thriving as a chef. Now, Sharme empowers others through her Atlanta Creole YouTube channel, her work as a Licensed Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and her role as a host for CNS Kitchen. Tune in to hear how she transformed her health—and how you can take the first steps to improve yours!
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“I turned 65 this month, and I take no medicines. If a person is pre-diabetic and they want my advice, the very first thing I would say is don't eat anything with a mother. When I found out that animal products caused inflammatory responses in the body, I knew my issue was inflammation. I remembered someone said that you can heal your body with food. Found it, and that's what started my searching for a different way. It's weight, and it's health. If I had to choose between one or the other, I would take health in a minute. I don't know anyone in my personal life who eats better than I do, and there is no way that I want to go back to that chronic pain, constant pain.” - Sharme Ridley
What we discuss in this episode:
Sharme’s journey transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle and the lessons she learned.
Her insights on fasting and its role in her wellness routine.
Understanding autophagy: what it is and how it works.
Practical tips and strategies Sharme uses to stay on a healthy path.
Sharme’s advice for those who are pre-diabetic.
Recommendations for new vegans or anyone curious about trying a vegan diet.
What a typical day of meals looks like for Sharme, along with some of her favorite dishes, go-to recipes, and how she keeps her meals flavorful and nutritious.
Tips for cooking without oil, including Sharme’s sautéing techniques.
Sharme’s work with CNS Kitchen.
Resources:
Sharme Ridley: https://nutritionstudies.org/author/sridley/
Atlanta Creole: https://www.youtube.com/@AtlantaCreole/videos
Plant-based Atlanta Creole: https://www.facebook.com/atlantacreole/
CNS Kitchen - cnskitchen.nutritionstudies.org - http://cnskitchen.nutritionstudies.org
WFPB Cooking: A Beginner's Course - https://nutritionstudies.org/courses/wfpb-cooking-beginners/
WFPB Cooking: Meal Planning Made Easy - https://nutritionstudies.org/courses/wfpb-cooking-meal-planning/
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