352: Empowering Children's Health: Plant-Based Nutrition Movement's Impact | Meryl Fury

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In this bonus episode, Meryl Fury, the founder of Plant-Based Nutrition Movement, a nonprofit organization talks about her dedication to improving children's health through plant-based nutrition. Meryl shares her journey of adopting a plant-based lifestyle, her inspiration behind creating the organization, and the importance of teaching children about healthy eating habits.

Key Takeaways:

• Starting Young for Lifelong Health: Meryl Fury's journey into a plant-based lifestyle began at a young age due to economic considerations, leading her to explore healthier dietary choices.
• Children's Health Crisis: The interview sheds light on the alarming rise in childhood health issues such as autism and obesity, attributed in part to the consumption of processed foods and additives.
• Plant-Based Nutrition Movement's Impact: Meryl's nonprofit organization, the Plant-Based Nutrition Movement, focuses on educating children, parents, and communities about the benefits of a plant-based diet.

About Meryl Fury

Meryl A. Fury, MS, RN started her plant-based journey at the age of 15. After years of studying nursing, human health, meditation, and personal transformation, Meryl realized that eating only plants was the healthiest option for her. This awareness fires Meryl’s passion to make a difference for people and the planet through whole food plant-based (WFPB) eating.

A member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Meryl has her Master’s degree in Nursing and holds certificates from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies in Plant-Based Nutrition, and from Rouxbe Online Culinary School, Fork Over Knives Plant-Based Cuisine. She is on the Board of Directors of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and is CEO of Plant-Based Nutrition Movement. She leads monthly plant-based sharing and support groups online. Meryl is also a Food For Life Instructor and Co-Host of the 6 Million Seeds Podcast.

Connect with Meryl

• Website: Plant Based Nutrition Movement
• Email: [e-mail]

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