60. Vegan Nutrition 101 With Plant-Based Registered Dietitian Cathterine Perez

Mar 8, 2022

The Plant-Based RD, Catherine Perez, is taking Instagram by storm with her quick and easy nutrient-rich dishes and her casual way of explaining nutrition information. Toni and Michelle had her on as a guest to discuss nutrition 101 to help people get started down their plant-based journeys. On this episode, we talk about:

• What is a registered dietician?
• Eating vegan without giving up you culture’s food
• The difference between an RD and a nutritionist
• The growing amount of plant based RDs
• The signs that you might need more protein
• How common is protein deficiency, really?
• Getting enough calories
• Why vegan vitamin B12 is important to supplement.
• What to look for in a supplement
• Health and nutrition resources on a budget
• Omega 3s: where to get it from
• The reality of Calcium
• Why do we need iron?
• Vitamins A, D, and C
• Zinc and Iodine

Registered Dietician Resources:

• Vegan Nutrition 101 (How to Get All Your Nutrients on a Plant-Based Diet)
• Vegan Vitamin B12 Guide
• Vegan Vitamin D
• Vegan Omega3 / DHA
• I'm vegan...do I really need to take vitamins?
• Is Soy Healthy?
• Debunking Health Myths witht Dr. Matthew Nagra
• Best Plant-Based Protein Sources