FoodTruth is back with an enlightening conversation featuring esteemed plant-based doctor, Michael Klaper. Join us as we dive deep into the world of nutrition and wellness. From Klaper's journey to becoming plant-based to the controversies surrounding healthy eating, this episode is filled with valuable insights. Discover why doctors often overlook diet and lifestyle recommendations and learn about the Moving Medicine Forward Initiative. We also discuss fad diets, plant-based options for pregnant women and infants, the impact of dairy on infancy, and Dr. Klaper's opinion on A.G.E.'s. Don't miss out on this eye-opening discussion!

Timestamp:
0:00 - intro
1:55 - Why Klaper became a doctors, and when and why he became plant based
7:45 - Dr. Lyon's story on becoming vegan and his experience
10:30 - Colleagues reactions to Klaper going plant based
15:48 - Why aren't doctors recommending diet and lifestyle?
19:19 - Moving Medicine Forward Initiative
28:50 - Are you trying to heal these people, or aren't you?
29:37 - Why Is there so much controversy around healthy eating?
37:45 - Sharon on Fad diets
39:30 - Suggestions for pregnant women and infants on a plant based diet
44:50 - Dairy and Infancy
51:50 - Dr. Klaper's opinion on A.G.E.'s
58:44 - Most Important lesson Dr. Kalper has learned along the way
1:01 - Outro


Mentions:
Brenda Davis' book: Nourish
https://www.amazon.com/Nourish-Definitive-Plant-Based-Families-Connection/dp/0757323626/ref=sr_1_1?crid=APH4F5GH0WH9&keywords=nourish+brenda+davis&qid=1680225019&s=books&sprefix=nourish+brenda+davis%2Cstripbooks%2C66&sr=1-1
Dr. Klapers Moving Medicine Forward Initiative: https://www.movingmedforward.com/

Dr. Klapers book: Pregnancy, Children, and the Vegan Diet
https://www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Children-Vegan-Michael-Klaper/dp/0961424826


You can find links to all social pages here:

Dr. Michael Klaper -
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorklaper/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelklapermd
Website: https://www.doctorklaper.com/
https://www.movingmedforward.com/

Our hosts Dr. Kevin Lyon and Sharon Cryan, Esq.:

Kevin -
Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.kevinlyon
Website: https://www.anti-ages.org

Sharon (FoodNerd) -
Instagram: https://instagram.com/foodnerdinc
Facebook: https://facebook.com/foodnerdinc
Website: https://foodnerdinc.com

Thanks again, and nerd on! 🌱