Join Maya Acosta and Dr. Rizwan Bukhari as they unravel their transformative experience at Chef Julia's one-day retreat. Delving into whole food plant-based cooking, they share their newfound appreciation for the deliciousness of healthy meals and debunk the misconceptions surrounding taste. The discussion highlights the importance of practical skills, pantry essentials, and choosing healthier plant-based options over processed convenience foods for overall well-being.Key Takeaways:Savor the Excitement: Discover how whole food, plant-based cooking can tantalize your taste buds as Maya Acosta emphasizes the authentic flavors and delights of Chef Julia's retreat.Empowering Everyday Choices: Dr. Rizwan Bukhari underscores the significance of practical skills, pantry essentials, and informed grocery shopping, unveiling the wisdom behind maintaining a healthy lifestyle.Nourish for Life: Maya and Dr. Bukhari discuss the importance of prioritizing whole, unprocessed foods over addictive convenience items, unraveling the path to preventing chronic diseases, and embracing a healthier, more vibrant future.Resources mentioned in this episodeDr. Riz's Guide to Preventing AtherosclerosisLeave us a voicemailLeave us a reviewDr. Riz's recent interviews:Dr. Laurie MarbasWedidit.HealthRecommended podcast episodes:Mark HubermanWanda HubermanKathleen GageAbout Dr. Rizwan H. BukhariRizwan H, Bukhari, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified vascular surgeon who treats various vascular issues, including aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access grafts, and varicose veins. He has seen the ravaging effects of poor lifestyle choices on his patients’ health. Cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, such as obesity, tobacco use, hypertension, and diabetes, are mainly diseases secondary to the foods we eat and our lifestyle choices.Dr. Bukhari promotes food as medicine and lifestyle medicine to help his patients and the general public prevent, halt, and sometimes even reverse disease. He owns North Texas Vascular Center, where he offers diagnostic services and minimally invasive outpatient procedures largely related to amputation prevention and limb salvage.Connect with Dr. RizNorth Texas Vascular CenterSupport the showConnect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsInstagram: @healthylifestylesolutionsYouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsSubscribe to our newsletter: Our NewsletterLeave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailRate Me: https://ratethispodcast.com/hls