Food, Culture, and the Secret to Lasting Change

In this episode, I sit down with Deepa Deshmukh, MPH, RDN, CDCES, BC-ADM, to explore why lasting nutrition change must account for more than what’s on the plate. We discuss how culture, family, tradition, and community shape the way we eat, and why healthy eating doesn’t have to mean leaving familiar foods behind. Deepa shares how culturally adapted nutrition, shared experiences, and small practical changes can help make healthier choices more joyful, meaningful, and sustainable.- - - - -About the Guest:Deepa Deshmukh, MPH, RDN, CDCES, BC-ADM, is a registered dietitian and diabetes care and education specialist who combines Eastern and Western principles with culturally adapted nutrition. Her work supports people managing diabetes, heart disease, weight, and digestive health while recognizing the cultural traditions, beliefs, and practices that shape how they eat. By addressing root causes and creating practical, personalized strategies, Deepa helps make lifestyle change more relevant to everyday life and more sustainable over time. Her approach closely reflects A Regenerative Life’s emphasis on using food, connection, and lifestyle to create lasting health.- - - - -Deepa Deshmukh:Website: https://plantrician.org/places/united-states/illinois/naperville/licensed-dietitian-nutritionist/deepa-deshmukh-mphrdncdcesbc-adm/- - - - -The Plantrician ProjectWebsite: https://plantricianproject.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantricianproject/https://www.instagram.com/drscottstollofficial/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/plantricianproject/- - - - -PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/channel-growth/