Episode 042: The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet for Lupus and Autoimmune Diseases
In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V welcomes Mary Ross Fowler, Mary is a registered dietician and expert in plant-based diets for autoimmune diseases. She shares her personal story of being diagnosed with lupus while in college and how changing to a plant-based diet helped her symptoms disappear. The importance of a plant-based diet in reducing inflammation and supporting the immune system is discussed, specifically avoiding processed foods and red meats. The impact of gut bacteria on the immune system is explained, which contributed to inflammation and heart disease.
Mary covers a range of topics, including her journey to plant-based eating, her diagnosis of lupus and its symptoms, and the lab work used to monitor the disease.
Tune in to this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, as Mary recommends giving up processed foods, reducing meat consumption, and increasing intake of fruits and vegetables!
[00:00 - 04:29] Opening Segment
[04:30 - 26:26] The Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet For Lupus And Autoimmune Disease
[26:27 - 42:04] A Deep Dive Into The Downside Of Overconsumption Of Dairy And Meat Intake
[42:05 – 1:00:30] Closing Segment
Tweetable Quotes
“The more processed it is, the harder it is for our bodies to recognize it as food.” - Mary Ross Fowler
“If you're eating a whole foods plant-based diet, you are feeding a certain type of gut bacteria that scientists have found will benefit your immune system.” - Mary Ross Fowler
“There are things that are ingrained in our minds, our culture, people who love us, like our mother, father, family that have taught us things that are not helping us and are actually hurting us. And we've got to open our eyes and just start to see what the facts are.” - Dr. V
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Website: Daily Dose of Greens
Instagram: @MaryRossF
Facebook: @MaryRossF
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