Dr. Colin Zhu, DO talks to Dr. Justin Trosclair, DC on A Doctor's Perspective Podcast Combining a plant based nutrition education on top of a primary care osteopath degree is what Dr. Colin Zhu has done and created a book and podcast to explore these important nutrition concepts to help treat disease. Growing up with a Chinese mother who has been doing Traditional Chinese Medicine for nearly 40 years and helping out in the office from time to time had a big impact on Dr. Zhu’s life. Originally thinking he would be a chiropractor but then switching over to Osteopath and bridging the East Meets West healing approach. Dr. Colin graduated off cycle so he had some free time on his hands before residency. Upon graduating he quickly realized that the day to day diseases we treat (diabetes, high cholesterol) can be benefited by what we eat. Since school was a bit of a let down on those topics he enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the National Gourmet Institute. What was his journey to integrate cooking classes and being asked to lecture on these topics covered on the podcast. How did his audience become other doctors instead of direct to patients? The ripple effect is a big reason. TEACH - INSPIRE - EMPOWER Thrive Bites Podcast 1) plant based diet2) emotional resilience3) thriving What is Plant Based Nutrition? Why are the Research showing the huge benefits of this lifestyle not promoted on TV and most doctor offices? Have a humbling attitude with your friends and family and spend time with them asking deeper questions and listen to their answers. Spend the time to reinforce your relationships. www.nutritionfacts.org for great nonbias information on nutrition. What does he define as a Default Life vs a Thriving Life? What vegetables and grains does he recommend for the best benefits in health? Is meat and bacon a class 1 carcinogen? Discover his Philosophy and Strategy for Grocery Shopping. What’s his pick for the best cooking oil? (It’s not EVOO - find out why) (naturally occurring oils that come from nuts, seeds and certain vegetables(not sunflower, peanut or canola)) high heat cooking - grape seed or avocado Differences between Wet and Dry cooking methods  Colin Zhu, DO, Dip ABLM, Chef is the host of podcast Thrive Bites, written a book Thrive Medicine and can be reached at www.chefdoczhu.com Books: Dr. Dean Ornish The Spectrum , Reversing Heart Disease Colin Zhu Thrive Medicine