Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, Gabrielle Crichlow engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Sameer Dossani, a returning guest who shares his personal journey of transitioning from a vegan lifestyle to embracing an animal-based diet. They delve into the motivations behind Sameer's decision, exploring how this shift has positively impacted his overall well-being.

Sameer opens up about his experience of transitioning from a vegan diet to incorporating animal foods into his own eating habits. He sheds light on the various factors that influenced his decision, including extensive research on health and nutrition, as well as eye-opening interactions with farming communities that challenged his long-held beliefs about vegetarianism.

Drawing from his own experiences, Sameer presents compelling arguments suggesting that humans are naturally omnivores and raises concerns about the potential presence of anti-nutrients in plant foods that could have detrimental effects on the body. Moreover, he highlights existing evidence supporting the effectiveness of meat-based diets in reversing chronic diseases, such as diabetes. However, Sameer is careful to emphasize that as a health coach, he adopts a client-led approach, respecting individual preferences and only recommending the introduction of animal foods for clients seeking to address specific health concerns like autoimmune diseases, hormone imbalances, or overall health improvement.

This podcast episode challenges the prevailing belief that a plant-based diet is always the healthiest option, offering listeners an alternative perspective on the role of animal foods in achieving optimal health and wellness. It provides valuable insights into different dietary approaches and their potential effects on digestion and overall well-being. Throughout their conversation, Sameer and Gabrielle also shed light on the potential limitations of plant-based diets and emphasize the importance of protein in the healing process and maintaining muscle mass, particularly as individuals age.

Above all, this discussion encourages individuals to prioritize their health while finding a sustainable approach to diet that aligns with their unique needs and values. It emphasizes the significance of considering different perspectives and seeking guidance from health coaches or professionals when making dietary choices.

Who is Sameer Dossani?
Sameer Dossani is a certified health and nutrition coach focusing on preventing and reversing chronic disease. He is also completing a PhD in Anthropology at the University of the Western Cape in South Africa. He has 20 years of experience working in the NGO sector, including as part of the Policy and Campaigns teams at ActionAid and Oxfam. Sameer blogs at sameerdossani.net and runs a YouTube channel and the Recovery and Transformation podcast. Sameer completed his BA with honors in Philosophy and Religious Studies from McGill University, Canada, in 1999.

You can find Sameer:
On the web: https://www.sameerdossani.net/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SameerDossaniHealthCoaching
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam3r/
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/sameerdossani
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwr3AFZ-mmCpeadUWjP7pLA
On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameer-dossani-767b043/
On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sameerdossani

Promo: Reintroducing Meat After Being Vegan or Vegetarian: https://www.sameerdossani.net/Reintroducing_Meat

Sameer has a podcast called "Recovery and Transformation." Listen and subscribe: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jrV6cuVh4TE17qZLqwt54?si=36d3Mxj_S2yKPjGDrMb3vQ

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/4sgQ60_rjbU
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Original date of episode: November 30, 2023