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Stroke Survivor's Wife Finds Her (Plant)Whys | Ali Essig
Description
Her husband shockingly suffered a stroke at a young age. He survived, but their lives were forever changed.
Ali Essig is a mother of six and Pilates instructor who has made a significant health transformation for her entire family. She is also the founder of the plant-based coaching program PlantWhys.
In this interview with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, Ali covers the challenges of maintaining a plant-based diet for a large family and the importance of controlling food choices at home.
They discuss practical tips for busy parents to prepare healthy meals, the role of AI like ChatGPT in meal planning, and Ali's mission to support others in transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle.
In This Interview
- Easy plant-based recipes for large families
- Ali's personal health journey and motivation for going plant-based
- The challenges of feeding a large family with picky eaters
- Practical strategies for busy parents to prepare healthy meals
- Using AI to help with meal planning
- Ali's goal to help others transition to a plant-based diet through support and resources.
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Recipes
Lasagna Soup
Traditional: https://youtu.be/bu3gn5nH0L8?si=2wsSmSg9BjNnCqvn&t=367
With rotini noodles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8ibgcrTT3U&t=409s
Tofu Alfredo
Traditional: https://www.plantwhys.com/blog/tofu-alfredo
With beans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgb0fXAc6Wo
Tofu Nuggets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNtrvIOiu38
Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASXV3YXZb4E
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