Thrive Bites

Colin Zhu, DO

Hello, my name is Colin Zhu and this is the new official podcast of TheChefDoc! Here, I converse with leading experts and passionate guests from all walks of life in the worlds of lifestyle, food, and wellness. We chat about what it means to THRIVE on a physical, emotional, and mental level. I love hearing people's stories and the values and lessons they bring. So, I wanted to extract these gems from my conversations with my guests and bring them to you!

  • 44 minutes 41 seconds
    Ep 184 - We Are Plant-Powered with Dr. Melanie Cano

    What if the key to transforming your health was not in a prescription, but in the food you eat? In this powerful episode, Dr. Melanie Cano, a Panamanian physician and expert in plant-based nutrition, reveals how embracing a plant-powered lifestyle can be a game changer for your health.

    Dr. Melanie shares her experience growing up in Panama and how the country views health and wellness. She talks about her medical training and how it lacked a focus on plant-based nutrition, which inspired her to explore it further. Now, she’s on a mission to educate and empower people to make healthier lifestyle choices through her programs like The Whole Protocol and The Intensive Anti-Diabetes Program. Curious about how Dr. Melanie helps people reverse diabetes or what Somos Plant Powered is all about?

    Tune in to learn more about her life-changing approach to wellness and get some practical tips on conscious eating and creating lasting, healthy habits.

    Don't miss this inspiring plant-powered conversation!

    Connect with Dr. Melanie Cano:

    Website: www.somosplantpowered.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somosplantpowered/

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-cano-77b587200 

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    9 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 39 minutes 20 seconds
    Ep 183 - Foods That Power Weight Loss with Dr. Neal Barnard

    Sure, there’s no magic food that’ll instantly help with weight loss, but did you know certain foods can make a real difference when added to a more balanced diet? What if some simple changes could help you reach your goals faster?

    In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, a true leader in plant-based nutrition and preventive medicine. Dr. Barnard is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at George Washington University and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

    He's led breakthrough research with over 20 books and 100 scientific papers, including an NIH-funded study that helped redefine Type-2 diabetes as a potentially reversible condition. He’s also influenced national dietary guidelines and even founded the Barnard Medical Center to make nutrition a core part of medical care.

    In our conversation, Dr. Barnard shares foods that can effectively support weight loss, from everyday options like berries and whole grains to other power foods that help keep you on track. He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the funding of nutrition research and his vision for the future of healthcare.

    Get ready for a powerful conversation with Dr. Barnard about using food as a tool for health.

    Listen in now!

    Connect with Dr. Neal Barnard:

    Physicians Committee Website: https://www.pcrm.org/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard/?hl=en

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@NealBarnardMD

    Other Links: Book: "The Power Foods Diet" https://www.pcrm.org/power-foods-diet 

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    26 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 51 minutes 28 seconds
    Ep 182 - Could Fasting Save Your Life with Dr. Alan Goldhamer

    Can fasting really save your life? Could it be the key to healing chronic illnesses, and restoring optimal health? But, how does water-only fasting work, and is it right for you?

    These are just a few of the questions we’ll explore in this episode. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alan Goldhamer, a world-renowned expert on medically supervised water-only fasting, to discuss the power of fasting and its potential to transform lives. We also dive into his latest book, “Can Fasting Save Your Life?”—co-authored with Toshia Myers.

    Dr. Alan Goldhamer is the founder of TrueNorth Health Center, where he has overseen the fasting and care of over 20,000 patients since 1984. With over 40 years of experience in treating chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders, he is dedicated to using fasting and whole-plant-food diets to achieve optimum health.

    Tune in to hear this enlightening conversation, and be sure to grab a copy of his book for a deeper dive into the healing benefits of fasting. Listen now and discover how fasting might just change your life!

    Connect with Dr. Alan:

    Website: www.truenorthhealth.com

    Book: https://www.amazon.com/Can-Fasting-Save-Your-Life/dp/1570674191

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    15 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 48 minutes 41 seconds
    Ep 181 - How I Became The Weight Loss Champion with Chuck Carroll

    Have you ever struggled with losing weight and keeping it off? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything, only to see the weight come back again? What if the answer wasn’t just about dieting, but about making a lasting lifestyle change?

    In this episode of our podcast, we dive into the powerful story of Chuck Carroll, also known as “The Weight Loss Champion,” who lost an astonishing 280 pounds and transformed his life. Widely known as “The Weight Loss Champion,” Chuck once weighed 420 lbs at just 5’6” with a 66-inch waist. After countless failed attempts to lose weight, he decided to have weight loss surgery at 27, thinking it was his last chance. But the real transformation came when he adopted a plant-based diet and changed his lifestyle, which he credits for 90% of his success. Chuck is living proof that a plant-based diet is effective for losing weight and maintaining long-term health.

    Chuck shares how he overcame food addiction, the key moments that kept him on track, advice for those struggling with weight, and the surprising truths behind the fast food industry. He also discusses his work with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and how a plant-based diet helped him sustain his weight loss for over 15 years.

    Tune in now to hear Chuck’s incredible journey and get inspired to take control of your health! I hope you find today’s episode informative, enjoyable, and uplifting. 

    Connect with Chuck:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckcarrollwlc 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chuckcarrollwlc 

    Youtube: https://youtube.com/@physicianscommittee 

    Twitter: https://www.x.com/chuckcarrollwlc

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    4 November 2024, 7:09 pm
  • 56 minutes 42 seconds
    Ep 180 - How I Raced To The Olympics with Plants with Dotsie Bausch

    Ever wondered if going plant-based could fuel an Olympic dream?

    In this episode, I sit down with Olympic silver medalist cyclist 🚴‍♀️ and Executive Director and Founder of  @Switch4Good , Dotsie Bausch, to uncover how she defied the odds by embracing a plant-based diet.

    Dotsie Bausch lives by the Switch4Good motto—Live better. Do more. Dairy-free—and is on a mission to educate and empower others to do the same. She speaks passionately around the world to spread her message about the positive impacts a plant-based lifestyle has on animals, humans, and the environment.

    Her popular TEDx Talk, “Olympic Level Compassion,” has garnered over 175,000 views, serving as a catalyst for change for thousands of people. Dotsie shares her journey from her first steps into cycling to achieving world-class success, all while ditching dairy and going fully plant-powered.

    Despite being told it would hold her back, she transformed her body, gained strength, and pushed her limits to reach the podium at the 2012 London Olympic Games. She also opens up about the physical changes she experienced, her decision to focus on dairy-free living, and what advice she'd give to up-and-coming athletes.

    🌱 Listen in to hear how Dotsie not only conquered the world of sports but now inspires others to live and perform dairy-free with Switch4Good.

    Connect with Dotsie:

    Website: www.switch4good.org  www.dotsiebauschusa.com 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganolympian/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dotsie.bausch1/

    Twitter: https://x.com/dotsiebausch?lang=en

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dotsie-bausch-25356a124

    Other resources: https://switch4good.org/add-soy-act/ 

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    26 September 2024, 4:21 am
  • 24 minutes 25 seconds
    Ep 179 - The Farm Bill: What It Means For Your Plate & Your Health - Part 2

    What’s next for the Farm Bill, and how could it change how we think about food and farming?

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Christina Badaracco, MPH, RDN, LDN, we delve deeper into the recent changes made in the Farm Bill and what they mean for the future.

    Christina discusses the potential expiration of current programs and the possible introduction of new laws that could significantly impact our food system.

    Beyond policy, Christina shares valuable lessons from the Farm Bill on how we can better connect food, farming, and health. She also gives us a glimpse into her ideal world—what she would change or modify in Farm Bill if she had a magic wand. This episode offers a thought-provoking look at the future of sustainable agriculture and its role in our everyday lives.

    Don’t miss out on the full picture of how the Farm Bill and its influence ends up on your plate.

    If you didn’t catch the first part of this enlightening discussion, click here to watch it:

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    #thrivebitespodcast #farmbill

    Connect with Christina:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbadarac/ 

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-badaracco/

    Book: https://islandpress.org/books/farm-bill  (Use code WEBINAR for 30% off)

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    4 September 2024, 7:00 am
  • 35 minutes 15 seconds
    Ep 178 - The Farm Bill: What It Means For Your Plate & Your Health - Part 1

    Curious about how the Farm Bill affects what's on your plate and your health? Ever wondered why it’s so challenging to understand or how it impacts our food system? In this episode, we dive into these questions and more with a very special guest of mine.

    Christina Badaracco, MPH, RDN, LDN, is a healthcare consultant dedicated to advancing nutrition in healthcare and sustainable food production. With a rich consulting, writing, and teaching background, Christina has published The Farm Bill: A Citizen’s Guide, authored five cookbooks, and co-developed culinary medicine courses at Georgetown University.

    As an expert in nutrition, culinary medicine, and sustainable agriculture, she leads several organizations and is a strategic advisor and speaker. In this episode, Christina breaks down the complexities of the Farm Bill, discussing its impact on your daily meals, the challenges it presents to consumers, and the importance of supporting young farmers.

    Tune in to Part One of this enlightening conversation, and learn how the Farm Bill shapes what ends on your plate.

    Don't miss out—listen now!

    Connect with

    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cbadarac/ 

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-badaracco/

    Book: https://islandpress.org/books/farm-bill (Use code WEBINAR for 30% off)

    Other Helpful Articles: https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/five-food-problems-why-current-food-medicine-solutions-falling-short

    https://www.planetaryhealthcollective.org/blog-post/empowering-nutrition-professionals-promote-agricultural-resilience https://thehill.com/changing-america/opinion/542560-food-waste-has-increased-dramatically-despite-hunger/

    https://thehealthcareblog.com/blog/2019/04/11/six-health-focused-fixes-for-snap/ https://ambrook.com/research/legislation/can-the-farm-bill-help-farmers-to-grow-more-nutritious-food

    https://food.berkeley.edu/q-and-a/christina-badaracco-advocating-for-a-citizens-farm-bill/ 

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    29 August 2024, 3:33 am
  • 27 minutes 5 seconds
    Ep 177 - What Surviving A Heart Attack Taught Me About Food with Dr. Daniel Chen - Part 2

    Have you ever wondered how to make your meals both tasty and nutritious? What if you could easily add more fiber to your diet? Join us for the second part of our interview with Dr. Daniel Chen, who dives into the taste of nutritional yeast, the ideal texture for plant-based meals, and how much fiber we should consume daily.

    Dr. Chen also shares whether nutritional yeast can be eaten on its own, the best way to reach out to him, and even does a food demo for his delicious Smokey Tofu Mayo Dressing recipe. Dr. Daniel Chen, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, practices at Esperanza Health Center in North Philadelphia. His passion for cooking and his journey from surviving a heart attack to advocating for a plant-based lifestyle make his insights both inspiring and practical.

    Tune in to learn more about making nutritious food delicious and how you can improve your diet with simple changes.

    Don’t miss out—listen now and get inspired to take your health to the next level!

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    Smokey Tofu Mayo Dressing Recipe

    Makes about 4 cups

    Ingredients:

    1 block 14 oz extra firm tofu

    1 garlic clove

    5 stalks green onion, roots trimmed

    4 medjool dates, pitted

    Juice and zest of 1 lemon

    1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

    1 tablespoon vinegar

    2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

    2 teaspoons smoked paprika

    1 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)

    3⁄4 cup ice water

    Additional herb options: dill, basil, cilantro, parsley, tarragon

    Instructions:

    1. Blend all the ingredients together until smooth. If still grainy, add a little more water.

    2. Chill before using.

    Broccoli Salad Ingredients:

    2 heads broccoli

    2 medium sweet potatoes

    1 red onion

    2 medium carrots

    1 medium apple

    1 cup cooked farro

    Smokey tofu “mayo” dressing (see above)

    Instructions: 1. Cut broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. *

    2. Dice onion, carrots, and apple into 1⁄4” pieces.

    3. Dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. Boil until fork tender, drain well, and roast to get some color in a 425 F oven (15-20 minutes).

    4. Toast 1⁄2 cup of farro in a dry pan until fragrant. Add 1 1⁄2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, fluff with a fork, and then cover for another 5-10 minutes.

    5. Toss all the ingredients in the creamy dressing and chill before serving.

    *If you prefer your broccoli not as raw tasting, blanch for 1 minute in hot water then shock in ice. Trim off the more fibrous outer portion of the stem and make sure to chop up and include this portion in your salad. Note: preparing this a day ahead optimizes the nutrient punch of many of these ingredients. The sweet potatoes and farro will develop more resistant starch content and the broccoli will contain more of the amazing health-promoting compound, sulforaphane.

    Connect with Dr. Daniel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danlochen/

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    24 August 2024, 5:59 pm
  • 32 minutes 25 seconds
    Ep 176 - What Surviving A Heart Attack Taught Me About Food with Dr. Daniel Chen - Part 1

    Have you ever wondered how a heart attack can change the way you think about food? What if surviving a life-threatening event leads to a whole new approach to nutrition?

    Discover the answers to these questions with Dr. Daniel Chen, whose journey from patient to health advocate is inspiring and educational.

    Dr. Daniel Chen is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. He practices at Esperanza Health Center in North Philadelphia, providing primary care in both Spanish and English. Trained at Jefferson Medical College and Temple University Hospital, Dr. Chen connects his love for cooking to his practice, emphasizing a plant-based, nutritious, and culturally connected approach to food. As a second-generation Chinese-American and a survivor of cancer and a heart attack, he leads initiatives combining food, movement, and behavioral health to promote positive lifestyle changes and health justice. He serves on the Medical Advisory Board of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and enjoys raising his two children plant-strong with his wife, Charlene, a physician.

    Throughout the episode, Dr. Chen shares the pivotal moments that shaped his journey, practical tips on cooking plant-based meals, and insights on where to find specialized food like tofu. We also discuss the importance of avoiding food waste.

    Tune in to learn how his personal experiences have influenced his professional mission and how you can apply these lessons to your own life.

    Don’t miss out—listen now and get inspired to make positive changes!

    Stay tuned for PART 2!

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    12 August 2024, 7:00 am
  • 58 minutes 43 seconds
    Ep 175 - The Healing Power of Water Fasting with Dr. Csilla Veress

    Although fasting has been used for thousands of years for various reasons, it has recently become a hot topic in medicine. But, is water fasting just a fad, or is it a proven method for healing?

    Join me for a lively discussion with Dr. Csilla Veress on the transformative effects of water fasting, the myths surrounding it, and what you need to know to improve your health with Dr. Csilla.

    Dr. Csilla Veress is a primary care doctor at TrueNorth Health Center, in Santa Rosa, CA. The focus of her practice and outreach is to educate and inspire individuals to achieve optimal health, through nutrition and lifestyle medicine.

    She has a regular lecture series at TrueNorth Health Center and does outreach to the community on the impact of whole food, plant-based nutrition, water fasting, and lifestyle modification in preventing and treating chronic illness.

    She has written several articles for Health Science Magazine, and her work has been featured in a Netflix documentary. She authored an intermittent fasting ebook and chronic stress management course. She has been a contributing expert on various summits and podcasts, discussing the importance of plant-based nutrition, fasting, sleep, stress management, and lifestyle hacking for optimal health.

    Throughout the episode, we dive into the benefits of water fasting for both the body and mind. Dr. Veress shares her inspiration for unconventional wellness practices and highlights the unique focus on water fasting at TrueNorth Health Center. We'll talk about how water fasting works, its impact on the body, and the activities people engage in during their fasting stays.

    Dr. Veress also addresses common misconceptions and risks, stressing the importance of expert guidance when embarking on a water-fasting journey.

    Get ready to be inspired by the healing power of water fasting. Tune in to learn more!

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    Connect with Dr. Csilla Veress:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csilla-veress-nd-lac-350aa0108  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csillaveressndlac/  Website: https://www.drcsillaveress.com/

    TrueNorth Health Center:

    https://www.healthpromoting.com/clinic-services/staff/csilla-veress-nd-lac 

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    17 June 2024, 7:00 am
  • 44 minutes 33 seconds
    Ep 174 - Rethinking Bone Broth with Sally Malanga

    Join us for an engaging episode as we talk about Rethinking Bone Broth with Sally Malanga. Sally is a passionate advocate for health and wellness, an entrepreneur, and the creator of organic plant-based beauty and wellness products.

    Sally's mission goes beyond improving health and saving animals; she is dedicated to healing the planet. Her products are crafted with natural, plant-based ingredients, driven by her belief in the power of nature to nourish and heal.

    In this episode, we delve into the origin story behind her ventures, Ecco Bella and Boon Broth, and uncover the challenges and inspirations that led her to create these innovative and socially responsible brands. A highlight of this episode is Sally's passion for creating a delicious plant-based bone broth as a sustainable alternative to traditional animal-based broths. We discuss the implications of consuming animal bone broth and the ethical considerations surrounding animal testing in the beauty industry.

    Through sharing her knowledge and experiences, Sally empowers listeners to make informed decisions that contribute to a healthier and more compassionate world. Don't miss out on this captivating conversation as we rethink bone broth and discover the possibilities of a plant-based lifestyle.

    Connect with Sally Malanga:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-malanga-0007916/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sallymalanga/?hl=en

    Website: https://www.eccobella.com/

    Try their Plant-Based Boon Broth: https://www.eccobella.com/boon-broth-a-delicious-plant-based-bone-broth-5-serve/ 

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    30 May 2024, 1:46 pm
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