#115: Environmental Exposures and Your Child's Health with James and Dahlia Marin (pediatric series)
“I remember just having a very convicting moment of feeling “that will not be my life” and really determined to make a change.” -Dahlia Marin, MarriedtoHealth
Dahlia went to see the doctor at the young age of 17 because she wasn’t feeling well. She left the visit with not just one but a handful of serious diagnoses and several prescriptions. Like a good patient, she started taking the medications, but to her surprise she felt worse rather than better. James grew up using food to cope with his emotions and became known for his large size. They met in college and after reading The China Study they transitioned to a plant-based diet and the rest is history.
James also became interested in environmental nutrition and combined with his insatiable appetite for knowledge has become an expert in how exposures from our environment can affect health.
In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have an eye-opening and upbeat discussion with James and Dahlia Marin, plant-based registered dietitians and power couple. We talk about very interesting topics and how we can apply this knowledge to raising healthy children.
We discuss:
Their plant-based journeys and the health struggles they each had before making the change
The definition of environmental nutrition and the “exposome”
What we should care about our environmental exposures
What parents can do to reduce environmental exposures for their children
How our farming practices are affecting our health and what might be a better alternative
What supplements they recommend for children
What they wish more people knew
The personal habit they are each most proud of
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James and Dahlia Marin
More about my honored guest:
Ariane Elizalde is a Registered Dietitian based in South Florida since 2014, with a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, with a concentration in Clinical Nutrition from NYU and a BS in Nutrition Science from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, a Certificate in Weight Management from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a Diploma in Sports Nutrition. She has also been a nutrition consultant for food companies and has spent over 13 years working in children’s medical centers in Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas in the area of Endocrinology and Gastroenterology and in the South Florida outpatient clinic with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
Having witnessed firsthand the incredible benefits of adapting a plant based lifestyle, her 20+ years of private practice has recently evolved to include plant-based nutrition coaching to people seeking to transform their relationship with food and improve their overall wellbeing. Ariane’s mission is to guide you so you can experience firsthand the Joy of Healthy Eating!
You can learn more at: www.marriedtohealth.com
The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.
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