Plant Magic and Nutritional Myth Busting with Desiree Nielsen

The Gently Used Human with Dr. Scott Lyons

Ever wondered what lies behind the curtain of the nutritional wellness industry, or considered how the act of cooking is not just preparing a meal, but also a profound expression of self care and creativity?

In this episode, Desiree Nielsen joins Dr. Scott in conversation to share a wealth of wisdom from her experiences as a registered dietician. Desiree is an expert in the world of plant-based nutrition and an author of several best-selling cookbooks, including the newly published Plant Magic. Together, they’ll discuss the impact of social media on diet trends, the importance of tailoring nutrition to the individual, and the need for a critical eye toward the wellness narratives that dominate our culture.

Desiree offers her insights into the complex layers of nutrition, debunking myths, and teaching us how to sift through the noise to find evidence-based advice that truly benefits our health. This episode serves up insight and laughter, proving that the best meals are not just about what’s on the plate, but also about the conversations that happen around the table. Let’s dig in!

Topics We Break Down:

• How food can act as the metronome of life before diet culture infiltrates our thinking.
• The opportunity that mealtimes present to inject happiness and pleasure into an otherwise stressful life.
• What it might look like to strip food of its moral value and embrace flexibility.
• Why a ‘one problem, one solution’ approach to nutrition is fundamentally problematic.
• What it truly means to have a holistic perspective that is in step with evidence-based thinking.
• Redefining healthy eating in a way that focuses on our actions.
• The radical idea that sometimes wellness makes us feel worse.
• Sifting through the plethora of conflicting health advice online to find what works for you.