Ep. 295: Dr. Laurie Marbas and Brittany Jaroudi - Plant-Based 101: Your Guide to Mastering a Plant-Based Diet
PLANTSTRONG Podcast
Rip Esselstyn
4.8 • 2.3K Ratings
🗓️ 3 April 2025
⏱️ 67 minutes
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Summary
Thinking about going plant-based but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve been at it for a while but could use a little extra guidance and motivation to stay the course?
Rip welcomes back plant-based physician Dr. Laurie Marbas and chef Brittany Jaroudi, the authors of Plant-Based 101: The Ultimate Guide for Mastering the Plant-Based Diet. Their new book is packed with practical tips on everything from getting started and cooking delicious meals to handling social situations with confidence.
They cover:
- Finding Your "Why" – Dr. Marbas highlights the importance of identifying your personal motivation for going plant-based.
- Practical Tips – They discuss meal planning, grocery shopping strategies to save time and money, favorite food swaps, and handling family dynamics and cravings.
- Nutritional Concerns – What about protein, vitamin B12, and other nutrients?
- The Science and the Stories Behind Their Journey – They blend research, humor, and personal stories to make plant-based eating enjoyable.
Plant-Based 101 is packed with recipes, motivation, and tools to support a sustainable plant-based lifestyle so whether you’re a total beginner or a longtime plant-based eater, this conversation is all about making your journey easier, more enjoyable, and totally doable.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | I'm Ray Besselston, and you're listening to the Plant Strong podcast. |
| 0:06.4 | Picture this. You're at a family event, and somebody approaches you and says, |
| 0:12.0 | hey, I think that I'm ready to make some big changes. It looks like this whole food plant-based |
| 0:18.8 | thing really seems to be working for you. |
| 0:21.6 | You've piqued my interest. |
| 0:23.6 | Where in the world do you recommend that I begin? |
| 0:26.6 | And how should I get started? |
| 0:28.7 | You're in the right place today because I welcome back to former guests to the podcast, Dr. |
| 0:34.0 | Lori Marbus and Brittany Girudi. |
| 0:37.9 | They have recently written the definitive manual on the subject. |
| 0:42.4 | The name of their book is Plant Based 101, |
| 0:45.6 | the ultimate guide for mastering the plant-based diet. |
| 0:48.9 | So whether you're a veteran or you're just dipping your toes, |
| 0:52.9 | there's a lot to learn from today's conversation. |
| 0:55.6 | And we'll be right back with Brittany and Dr. Marvis right after this word from Plan Strong. |
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