As we wrap up the year, we’re sharing an uplifting story to inspire your fresh start. Today’s guest, Sharme Ridley, faced serious health challenges and saw her weight reach 300 pounds. Embracing a plant-based lifestyle, she reclaimed her vitality, becoming medication-free and thriving as a chef. Now, Sharme empowers others through her Atlanta Creole YouTube channel, her work as a Licensed Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and her role as a host for CNS Kitchen. Tune in to hear how she transformed her health—and how you can take the first steps to improve yours!
Listen to Episode 312 with Sharme Ridley
What we discuss in this episode:
- Sharme’s journey transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle and the lessons she learned.
- Her insights on fasting and its role in her wellness routine.
- Understanding autophagy: what it is and how it works.
- Practical tips and strategies Sharme uses to stay on a healthy path.
- Sharme’s advice for those who are pre-diabetic.
- Recommendations for new vegans or anyone curious about trying a vegan diet.
- What a typical day of meals looks like for Sharme, along with some of her favorite dishes, go-to recipes, and how she keeps her meals flavorful and nutritious.
- Tips for cooking without oil, including Sharme’s sautéing techniques.
- Sharme’s work with CNS Kitchen.
Resources:
- Sharme Ridley: https://nutritionstudies.org/author/sridley/
- Atlanta Creole: https://www.youtube.com/@AtlantaCreole/videos
- Plant-based Atlanta Creole: https://www.facebook.com/atlantacreole/
- CNS Kitchen – cnskitchen.nutritionstudies.org
- WFPB Cooking: A Beginner’s Course – https://nutritionstudies.org/courses/wfpb-cooking-beginners/
- WFPB Cooking: Meal Planning Made Easy – https://nutritionstudies.org/courses/wfpb-cooking-meal-planning/
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