136: Reversing Diabetes Through Plant-Based Eating: Insights from Physician Assistant Lewis Bertus

Discover how a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet can reverse type 2 diabetes, improve health, and transform lives! In this powerful episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health Podcast, host Kathleen Gage interviews physician assistant Lewis Bertus, who shares his inspiring journey of helping patients—including his own wife—overcome diabetes through nutrition and lifestyle changes. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The science behind reversing type 2 diabetes with plant-based eating Why insulin resistance—not sugar—is the root cause of diabetes Practical tips for adopting a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet How food deserts and accessibility impact diabetes in marginalized communities The surprising connection between diet and overall health, from inflammation to heart disease Lewis also shares his personal and professional experiences, showing how plant-based nutrition not only improves health but also aligns with compassion for animals and sustainability. Full post at: https://www.veganvisibility.com/136-Lewis-Burtus

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A show for plant based eaters and vegans who are committed to healthy, whole food diets, compassion to animals and the planet. Only 100% plant based & vegan lifestylists, authors, consultants, business owners are featured on the show. This show is great for those eager to learn how to transition to a plant based and vegan life. We have a strong focus on a balanced protocol of nutrition, exercise, meditation and community. Eating a whole food diet without animal products has the potential to prevent and reverse diseases and obesity, which improves our health and longevity. There is a focus on how plant based eating can actually improve your performance in business. We are extremely committed to compassion for animals of all breeds and a life void of abuse to animals.