#316: Improve Your Relationship with Food Through Plant-Based Eating with Vanessa Sturman
“I think before I became fully plant based, I saw so many changes, because I was still putting better foods in my body. I was putting so many more vegetables, fruits, nuts, I was getting really into variety eating in a really amazing, balanced way. There was still so many changes, things felt good, I was able to maintain a healthy way. My skin started to clear up more!” –Vanessa Sturman
What if you could transform your relationship with food and achieve vibrant health without feeling ‘restricted’?
In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I chat with Vanessa Sturman and we discuss her journey from poor body image and binge eating to food freedom and improved health through a plant-based diet. We also talk about the benefits of plant-based foods as well as ways to integrate this way of eating into a busy lifestyle. We also touch on fueling for athletic pursuits and the biggest mistakes she sees when people first transition to a plant-based diet. This is a great episode for those interested in adding more whole plant-foods to their diet or transitioning to a plant-based diet.
Balancing a hectic lifestyle with healthy eating can be a challenge, but Vanessa shares simple yet effective strategies to make plant-based nutrition accessible to everyone. From easy food swaps to understanding the importance of a balanced approach, Vanessa offers actionable advice for integrating nutritious plant-based foods into daily routines. Whether you're an athlete concerned about protein intake or someone trying to shift away from ultra-processed foods, this episode is filled with inspiration and practical guidance to support your journey towards thriving health. Tune in to redefine your relationship with food and embrace the transformative potential of plant-based nutrition.
Vanessa Sturman is a renowned Health Coach and Speaker who empowers leaders, individuals, and athletes to optimize performance and resilience through healthy, plant-based eating. She shuns diets and fads, advocating for delicious whole foods that cater to personal preferences. Featured on BBC Radio and Sky News, she transforms clients' lives, fostering weight loss, hormonal balance, energy, gut health, and more. With tailored approaches for individuals, she helps clients achieve their goals seamlessly. Notable clients include Octopus Energy and Cambridge University, showcasing her impact in both individual and corporate spheres.
Discussion points:
(0:00:00) Awareness of the power of plants, binge-eating, an “a-ha” moment, and a veg trip in India
(0:13:40) Benefits of building in more plant-based whole foods into your diet, improved gut health, reduced cravings.
(0:17:21) Vanessa’s work with clients, strategies for busy individuals to eat healthily. She shares some of the improvements seen, both immediate and over time. Statistics on U.S. food consumption, simple swaps, carbs, and the use of convenient plant-based options.
(0:25:23) Vanessa addresses misconceptions and offers practical plant-based diet tips for convenience, cost and quality improvements to your day-to-day routines.
(0:30:32) Advice for athletes and athletic activities, mistakes people make when transitioning,
(0:39:32) - Final questions - success, goals, dreams, what we wish people knew…health, medications, planetary well-being, and animal freedom. Vanessa shares her dream of creating a TV show on healthy eating.
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Vanessa Sturman
Specialist Health Coach and Award-Winning Speaker
Vanessa helps leaders, individuals and sports people eat their way to great performance, increased resilience and a healthy weight by implementing non-restrictive, healthy eating habits and incorporating more delicious plant based wholefoods. No dieting, no fads and you still get to eat your favourite foods. As a specialist Health Coach and Award-Winning Speaker, she’s a regular on BBC Radio, and featured on Sky News, Talk TV, Times Radio, LBC and many more.
Her 1:1 clients get results such as losing weight without ever dieting again, hormone balance, reduced inflammation, great energy, great gut health, reduction in joint pain and bloating and much more. Her approach is always bespoke to ensure it fits in with their life, budget, personal goals and food preferences.
Corporate clients include the likes of Octopus Energy and Cambridge University.
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.