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Welcome to Plant-Based DFW a podcast ...
Welcome to Plant-Based DFW a podcast about all things "plant-based". We are a husband and wife team who are passionate about sharing the benefits of eating a whole food plant-based diet. We have seen changes and improvements in our own health and would like to continue promoting this lifestyle. We are also passionate about sailing. So we will introduce people here in Dallas but also other who we meet along the way.
You will hear from physicians, nutritionists, and everyday people who are plant-based. Some people made the change to improve their health, some out of compassion for the animals and some for the environment. Irregardless, we are all in it together.
Dr. Riz is a vascular surgeon in the Dallas area with over 20 years of experience. He now incorporates plant-based nutriton into his patient modification plan. He is also the CEO of his vascular center.
Maya is a wellness coach at the center and an advocate of plant-based nutrition. She is certified in Plant-Based Nutrition through eCornell and has completed the Dr. John McDougall Dietary Therapy Program.
Dr. Rizwan Bukhari
Rizwan H, Bukhari, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified vascular surgeon who treats various vascular issues, including aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access grafts, and varicose veins. He has seen the ravaging effects of poor lifestyle choices on his patients’ health. Cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, such as obesity, tobacco use, hypertension, and diabetes, are mainly diseases secondary to the foods we eat and our lifestyle choices.
Dr. Bukhari promotes food as medicine and lifestyle medicine to help his patients and the general public prevent, halt, and sometimes even reverse disease. He owns North Texas Vascular Center, where he offers diagnostic services and minimally invasive outpatient procedures largely related to amputation prevention and limb salvage.
Maya Acosta
Maya Acosta is a health and wellness educator, podcaster, and content creator from Dallas, Texas, advocating for whole-food, plant-based living. As co-leader of the Plant-Based DFW Pod, she educates the public on healthy living through various initiatives such as lectures, potlucks, and walks with the doc. Maya hosts the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast and is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine's Women's Health Interest Group. She promotes female health and covers pregnancy, thyroid issues, menopause, and more.
Maya serves as a Pod Action Committee member for PlantPure Communities, creating courses to teach other leaders how to share their messages and support their communities online. Her dedication to health outreach is evident through her involvement in various initiatives such as lectures, potlucks, documentary screenings, and walks with the doc. As a content creator, Maya covers events and makes cooking videos for social media and YouTube.
Maya's passion for helping women take control of their health has become her "ikigai," meaning her life purpose. Maya's dedication to promoting a healthy lifestyle and empowering women to take control of their health is truly inspiring.
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