Why Plants Are The Future of Health with Dr. Colin Zhu

In this episode, Mary and Carla sit down with Dr. Colin Zhu, also known as The Chef Doc, a doctor, chef, and health coach who’s on a mission to change how we think about food and health.

During medical school, Dr. Colin noticed something big was missing: nutrition. So he rolled up his sleeves, trained as a chef, and set out to bring the kitchen into the conversation about wellness. He talks about his upcoming cookbook, Empowered Kitchen, which brings together over 35 experts to show how eating more plants can boost your health, help the planet, and strengthen your community. But it’s not just about recipes, it’s about making food a powerful tool for change. Dr. Colin shares down-to-earth advice for anyone curious about a plant-forward lifestyle, even if access to fresh food is limited.

Whether it’s adding one new veggie to your grocery list or learning how food connects us all, his message is simple: small steps can lead to big change, and taking care of ourselves starts with what we put on our plates.