#128: How Choice Can Lead to Empowerment with Timaree Hagenburger
“I wish people knew that they have an incredible amount of power over their quality of life with their fork, spoon and knife.” -Timaree Hagenburger
Timaree has loved nutrition since she was young. She grew up in a large Italian family that valued good food, but also was taught that the chronic diseases that plagued several family members were genetic. It wasn’t until after she was already a dietician and nutrition professor that she discovered plant-based nutrition and this simple yet radical paradigm shift rocked her world.
Now Timaree is a passionate advocate for plant-based nutrition and has had to revamp her entire curriculum. she has also written a cookbook to help other families adopt more whole plant foods into their diets. In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, we discuss the power of mindset, choice, fun and community.
We discuss:
Her plant-based journey and what she did to transition her children
What she means by “loving the food that loves you back”.
The research behind the relevance to your state of mind and nutrient absorption when you are eating
How we can make food prep fun
What she believes is the most important kitchen tool
Lessons that she has learned from feeding her family
Why the Foodie Bar way will help you relax and enjoy feeding your family
Her favorite restaurant meal and what she is really into making right now
What she wishes more people knew
The personal habit she is most proud of
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Timaree Hagenburger
More about my honored guest:
Timaree Hagenburger is a Registered Dietitian, with a Master's Degree in Public Health. She is a full-time nutrition professor at Cosumnes River College and is a professional speaker working in corporate wellness and at local events, while also a certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine. Timaree is thrilled about the Plant-Based Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture certificate program at Cosumnes River College, and her Thrive On Plants Club that has been going strong since 2014! She writes a monthly column for the Lodi News Sentinel, manages her resource-rich website, has regular segments on California Bountiful TV and Studio40 TV, has contributed to several cookbooks, published her own cookbook – The Foodie Bar™ Way: One meal. Lots of options. Everyone’s happy. available at foodiebars.com, is the dietitian for the Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group (PBNSG.org)and recorded the first season of her podcast (“Office Hours with the Nutrition Professor”).
While teaching is her passion, Professor Hagenburger has also worked in a variety of practice settings ranging from the acute care hospital and ambulatory clinics (out-patient counseling for diabetes, weight management, hypertension, etc.), to community nutrition (counseling high-risk pregnant and post-partum women, infants and children through WIC), medical nutrition therapy for renal patients and educational material and policy development and program evaluation for the State of California's WIC Branch.
Professor Hagenburger cherishes opportunities to connect with her students and community members far and wide, to share her knowledge and passion for food, cooking, physical activity and good health. Her style is a marked by a blend of fun and practicality, as she offers strategies and inspiration for finding pleasure in preparing and partaking in nourishing meals.
You can learn more at: www.thenutritionprofessor.com
The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.
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