Ep. 358: How Terri Edwards Reversed Her Joint Pain, Lost 50 Pounds & Transformed Her Health with Comfort Foods

Rip sits down with Terri Edwards — founder of EatPlant-Based.com — to talk about the recipes, habits, and simple food swaps that helped her completely transform her health.

After years of struggling with joint pain, high cholesterol, insomnia, adult acne, and weight gain, Terri discovered the power of whole-food, plant-based nutrition after watching Forks Over Knives in 2013. Within weeks, she noticed major improvements in her joint pain and energy — and never looked back.

Today, she teaches thousands of people how to make plant-based eating approachable, affordable, and delicious.

Rip and Terri dive into:

• How Forks Over Knives changed Terri’s life
• Why flavor and seasoning matter so much in plant-based cooking
• The secrets to crispy tofu without oil
• Easy recipes for chickpea burgers, tofu egg salad & barbecue soy curls
• Why beans help you stay fuller longer
• How Terri makes creamy mashed potatoes without dairy
• The plant-based recipes that win over skeptics
• Carrot dogs, black bean brownies & sweet potato chocolate frosting
• Success stories from people who reversed major health issues with food
• Tips for making plant-based eating sustainable long-term

If you’ve ever felt intimidated by plant-based cooking — or just want more easy, satisfying recipe ideas — this episode is for you.

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