Are you suffering from chronic illnesses, but unsure how to prevent more harm? Join us as Marc and Kim Ramirez share their triumphant journey in overcoming chronic diseases as they encourage others to use food as medicine. Let's keep the hope alive in the fight against diabetes; hold on tight and act now before it's too late!Key takeaways to listen forIs diabetes caused by genetics or lifestyle?How to enjoy a plant-based diet and improve your healthDiabetes and Diet: Why it matters for your bodyHow chronic diseases affect a family's overall quality of lifeA powerful alternative to educate future doctors about plant-based dietsHow to convince everyone to embrace a vegan dietResources mentioned in this episodeEating You AliveForks Over KnivesPlant PlungeFood for LifeMás plantas, más saludMexicantown, DetroitChass CenterFight Covid with FoodFight Diabetes with FoodAbout Marc and Kim RamirezMarc and Kim are the founders of Chickpea and Bean Inc., a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle for people of all colors. Marc excelled as a healthy athlete on the University of Michigan football team before being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and developing many other health problems such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, frequent heartburn, obesity, and psoriasis.Having seen the detrimental effects of diabetes firsthand through his family, Marc and his wife Kim decided to adopt a plant-based diet to tackle these chronic diseases. After over a decade of a plant-based lifestyle, Marc is no longer diabetic, he no longer has high cholesterol, and he takes no medications. As a result, they are committed to encouraging others to live healthier lives by sharing their diabetes-fighting success story and the advantages of a whole food plant-based diet.Connect with Marc & KimWebsite: Chickpea and BeanFacebook: Chickpea and BeanInstagram: @chickpeaandbeanTwitter: @chickpeaandbeanAll the show notes for our episodes are located on our podcast website:https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/Connect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsInstagram: @maya_hls_podcastYouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsSubscribe to our newsletter: Our NewsletterLeave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailRate Me: https://ratethispodcast.com/hlsFollow Us oSupport the show