Chicken to Chickpeas: A 30-Day Experiment Changed my Life | Yami Cazorla Lancaster | TEDxYakimaSalon

Vegan for over 25 years, after reading some of the books mentioned in this talk. I will never go back. The variety of plant foods and the world of wonderful food that opens up when you explore this way of eating, is impossible to describe to someone who has never considered it. We do what we learn as children, it takes a shift in perception to make this kind of decision, but so so worth it. And my daughters, and their children, are all varying degrees from vegan to vegetarian. And as a side note, I LOVE her dress!!!

I have been vegan for almost 12 years and it's still the best thing I've ever done!!!

As a physician, it's refreshing to hear other doctors talk about the power of nutrition to heal the body. Thank you Dr. Yami for sharing not just your professional wisdom but also your personal experience with plant-based eating.

For someone who isn't an animal person, you sure hit one out of the ballpark for them. Mad respect. Thank you.

Excellent talk by a knowledgable pediatrician who sees on a daily basis how lifestyle can profoundly affect health. It’s about time someone spoke up on behalf of our younger generation, whose members are more overweight and sicker than any other generation before it. Our kids deserve better and parents deserve to be educated about the way their food choices influence their children’s health. Bravo, Dr. Yami; thank you for sharing, educating and inspiring and I hope that others like you will follow suit!

My Yakima, WA M.D. cardiologist's "Heart Healthy Diet" begins: "The closer to vegan, the better! Eat beans, not beef! Meat - Avoid!!! Vegetarians who didn't eat meat and fish had a 32% lower risk of coronary artery disease! If already have coronary artery disease, can increase the chances of making blockages disappear!..." Frankly, I am finding all kinds of plant-based alternatives to be very tasty and satisfying. It all begins with my choices...

Loved this! Thank you Yami! As a fellow pediatrician who’s studied nutrition extensively, I wholeheartedly agree. A plant based diet is not only safe for our kids, it gives them a foundation for lifelong health. I’ve been plant based myself for 7 years and my kids, age 3 and 5, have been plant based their entire lives and are thriving. I strongly recommend a plant based diet for all my patients. As she said...it’s not just the best choice for their health, it’s the best choice for the health of the planet and the animals. A win, win, win!!! And by the way...it’s also cheaper and easier 😉

Thank you Yami for speaking the truth so eloquently. Pamela Wible MD

As someone who’s struggled with insomnia all my life, since I’ve become plant based I sleep way better

Thank you for speaking the truth to this audience. “First, do no harm.” This includes your own body, those of your family, and other sentient beings. You look amazing! I’ll bet you feel amazing, too.

Thank you. Excellent and scholarly talk in can use in teaching nutrition to medical students. Well done

Excellent presentation and so honored to have seen this in person! Dr. Yami is a very knowledgeable pediatrician who practices evidence based healthcare. She's my role model! As a pediatric healthcare provider I can also attest to the benefits plant based eating has done for my family and patients! Thank you for sharing!

Wonderful, accessible recommendations for a plant-based and plant-slanted diet.

I can't begin to explain how much Dr. Yami's mentoring has helped me in improving my overall health and wellness! Since starting my wellness mentoring journey with Dr. Yami, and transitioning to a fully plant based diet, I have read all kinds of other research and sought our other experts that also back-up what I have learned from her. So empowering! Taking my health back into my own hands, even when it goes against the norm in our society. I have seen and experienced it in my own life the positive changes that come from changing the way I eat. I've shared this Ted Talk with many others who are also working towards better overall health in their lives. Bravo, Dr. Yami. Thanks for all you do. You are so inspiring and encouraging.

Great talk. Important message.

As a fellow physician and member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, I have looked at much of the evidence behind a plant-based diet. Countless studies have shown that this diet can help prevent and even reverse many lifestyle-related diseases. Thank you, Dr. Yami, for presenting an excellent talk that adds to the work of so many other physicians like Dr. Barnard, Dr. Greger, and Dr. Esselstyn. As awareness increases for both medical providers and patients, we will hopefully be able to move this side effect-free medical intervention to the forefront of medical care.

“Appropriately planned vegetarian diets including total vegetarian or vegan diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide benefits in the treatment and prevention of certain diseases...” -The American dietary association Thanks for spreading scientific truth! There are so many voices saying what they want about diet, I’m always inspired by and thankful for advice backed by evidence.

There’s definitely research to support that a whole food plant based diet is healthy and can prevent and reverse chronic illness!! It has been miraculous in helping me with my illness and I didn’t have to treat it with medications because my symptoms were alleviated. Incredible talk and inspiration!!!

Most compelling communication skills backed with data, personal lessons, conviction. Thank you

Great, informative presentation. It’s not about deprivation. It’s about abundance!