The Plant-Based RD, Catherine Perez, is taking Instagram by storm with her quick and easy nutrient-rich dishes and her casual way of explaining nutrition information. Toni and Michelle had her on as a guest to discuss nutrition 101 to help people get started down their plant-based journeys. On this episode, we talk about:

What is a registered dietician?
Eating vegan without giving up you culture's food
The difference between an RD and a nutritionist
The growing amount of plant based RDs
The signs that you might need more protein
How common is protein deficiency, really?
Getting enough calories
Why vegan vitamin B12 is important to supplement.
What to look for in a supplement
Health and nutrition resources on a budget
Omega 3s: where to get it from
The reality of Calcium
Why do we need iron?
Vitamins A, D, and C
Zinc and Iodine

Registered Dietician Resources:

60. Vegan Nutrition 101 With Plant-Based Registered Dietitian Cathterine Perez