92: California Vegan with Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN

<p>Today we are taking a journey to the sunny state of California. My friend and fellow dietitian, Sharon Palmer, aka The Plant-Powered Dietitian, will share news about her brand new cookbook, <em>California Vegan.</em><span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Sharon Palmer is one of the country’s top experts on plant-based nutrition and sustainability. California’s plant-based vibe stems from the colorful and incredible variety of produce available year-round, the infusion of global culinary influences from around the world, a Mediterranean climate, and a fresh and innovative attitude about food. You’ll hear about plant-forward and vegan eating, Sharon’s favorite vegan recipes from her book, including the Mediterranean Tofu in Parchment recipe that I made for dinner last night. We’ll give helpful vegan cooking techniques, and Sharon has the answers for your vegan cooking dilemmas. We’ll discuss how you can embrace a vegan diet whether you live in California, Boston, or anywhere in-between. You’ll also find out what Sharon is growing in her diverse and ever-changing fruit and vegetable garden.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>The backstory of Sharon’s life in California as a wife and mother of two who (amazingly) blogs every day</li> <li>How Sharon defines plant-based eating</li> <li>How Sharon describes Ojai, CA, as a paradise known for small farms, citrus fruit, and avocados</li> <li>What’s growing in Sharon’s garden and orchard right now</li> <li>What to expect in Sharon’s new book, <em>California Vegan</em></li> <li>How plant-based eating originated in the US in California, thanks to the hippie and health nut influences</li> <li>Sharon’s family history of growing up in a vegetarian household</li> <li>Reasons why a plant-based diet is a healthier way to eat to lower the risk of many diseases and disorders, besides lowering the environmental footprint</li> <li>Sharon’s favorite recipe from her book: Pomegranate Faro Bowl, made with pomegranate seeds, faro, manda