This conversation is with Dr. Colin Zhu, aka The Chef Doc, an osteopathic doctor who is double board certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine. Passionate about the intersection of medicine, food, and nutrition, Dr. Zhu trained as a chef and a health coach at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition following completion of his medical degree. Colin is the author of the book "Thrive Medicine: How To Cultivate Your Desires and Elevate Your Life“ and the host of the popular Thrive Bites Podcast.  We cover: What sets osteopathic doctors apart Why he pursued culinary school after medical school Going plant-based after running his first marathon Why he started running triathlons What kitchen appliance is worth your money Essential food ingredients to always keep in stock Go-to substitutions for eggs and butter How to make healthy meals decadent and delicious Creative ways to use tofu in meals and desserts Why beans should be considered a “superfood” Why he wrote Thrive Medicine and what it means to be authentic Connect with Dr. Zhu on Instagram: @thechefdoc | Facebook: @thechefdoc | YouTube: TheChefDoc | Twitter: @thechefdoc  Resources: Dr. Zhu’s website: https://www.chefdoczhu.com Podcast: Thrive Bites  Book: Thrive Medicine  THR5 Formula Masterclass Plant-Based Telehealth Show sponsor: Warlockgolf.com use code PLANT15 at checkout for 15% off your order! Theme music by Tyler Gaudon and a special thank you to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing! Connect with on Instagram: @plant_fueled That’s all for now! Be sure to subscribe and if you are enjoying the show, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review!  *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*