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Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast!
Research shows that children who follow a plant-based diet tend to have a lower fat mass, lower blood cholesterol levels and lower fasting glucose levels. This can be helpful in lowering their risk of developing certain chronic health conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol when compared to their peers. Adopting a plant-based diet early in life can help set children up for a lifetime of better health. However, we understand that sometimes children can be picky little eaters, leaving parents with the frustration of figuring out how to get more plants on their childโs plate. So, on today's episode, Dr. Shayla will be joined by a special guest, Dr. Margaret Towolawi and they will be spilling โ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌโ.
Dr. Margaret Towolawi is a double board certified physician in family medicine and lifestyle medicine, and founder/medical director of Nurture Well Center and aesthetic practice - SkinStatMD. She is also the published author of โAyomide and Seyi's Kitchen : A kids' guide to plant based nutrition from A to Zโ where she shares tips that she and her own children have found helpful to improve their health and wellness.
Synopsis:
- Discover the effect of your childrenโs environment and its impact on how they prioritize their health.
- Understand the many health benefits that a plant based diet can offer to children throughout their spectrum of growth.
- Gain insight on how to overcome some of the barriers to pursuing a plant based diet for your family.
- Get Dr. Margaretโs โIcy Smooth Teaโ on helpful and flavorful ways to get your kids to eat more fruits and veggies!
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Connect with Dr. Margaret Towolawi: www.margarettowolawimd.com
Grab a copy of โAyomide and Seyi's Kitchenโ:
https://www.margarettowolawimd.com/shop
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