Dietitian Nutritionist Deepa Deshmukh is our guest on today's episode!
Deepa is of Indian descent, and emigrated to the United States in the early 1990's. What she found when it came to the diet aspects of the American life was shocking to her, and she embarked on a mission to raise awareness of the Standard American Diet (SAD) and encourage Americans and otherwise to make informed choices for their food that promote wellness and vitality!
Here's a bit of what you'll hear in today's episode:
-We're all in the same human community, regardless of where we live on the planet...04:30
-Deepa describes her first exposure to the Standard American Diet (SAD)...06:50
-Peer pressure forces kids to abandon their healthy diets in favor of the SAD...10:15
-Advice for people considering moving to the United States...16:00
-Check out Deepa's YouTube for inspiring and fascinating recipes!...20:00
-Ways to batch your cooking and freezing of food...24:20
-Deepa shares her journey as a faithful Hindu...28:45
-Resources mentioned:
Deepak's website
Connect with today's guest:
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YouTube
Over the last 18 years, Dietitian Nutritionist Deepa Deshmukh has helped hundreds of people from various ethnic backgrounds lose weight, reverse and manage their diabetes, and reduce their cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Deepa specializes in providing culturally adopted nutrition - focused practical and tactical strategies to those who have chosen a path to change lifestyle to feel better. Deepa’s overarching goal is to help individuals and communities to have access to nutrition - focused care and help achieve health equality
In 2020, Deepa was recognized as one of the Top 10 Dietitians in the country by Today's Dietitian Publication for her innovative approach to health and wellness.
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