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Plant-Based Canada PodcastAuthor: Plant-Based Canada
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. Join us as we talk with experts to explore the field of nutritional sciences and how our food choices impact our health and the environment. We sit down with Canadian doctors, dieticians, athletes, climate experts and others/more, to break down the evidence behind a Whole Food Plant-Based diet, and discuss the practical steps you can take in your efforts to shift toward a healthier lifestyle. The Plant-Based Canada Podcast is an initiative of the group Plant-Based Canada, which aims to educate the public and health professionals on the evidence-based benefits of plant-based whole food nutrition for individual and planetary health. To learn more about the show, visit our website www.plantbasedcanada.org and stay up to date by following us on Instagram and Facebook @plantbasedcanadaorg, and our Plant-based Canada YouTube channel. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. PBC is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or opinions related to the content stated by the guests interviewed. All information in this podcast is provided "as is", with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the conclusions obtained from the use of this information. The podcast should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek their own individual healthcare advice as needed. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 121: Healing From the Inside Out: Plant-Based Nutrition for Autoimmune Disease with Karen Lee
Tuesday, 1 September, 2026
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Karen Lee to discuss plant-based practices for autoimmune disease and her recently published book. Karen is a retired intensive care nurse and award-winning plant-based nutritionist who has a passion for tasty food that’s also good for health. After a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (also known as MS) in 2016, she uses diet and lifestyle to manage her condition and shares this knowledge with others through her website – The Sensitive Foodie Kitchen – as well as workshops, talks, online classes and one to one sessions.She published her first book Eat Well Live Well with The Sensitive Foodie in 2019. Her second book, Healing From The Inside Out, was published in January 2026, and explores the benefits of a whole-food plant-based diet for autoimmune disease. Karen is a Health Coach, a facilitator for the charity Overcoming MS that provides an accessible lifestyle medicine program that supports people with MS and a Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Educator for Plant Based Health Professionals UK. Most importantly, Karen loves creating and sharing nourishing plant-based recipes that everyone can enjoy.Websiteswww.thesensitivefoodiekitchen.comwww.instagram.com/the.sensitive.foodie/www.facebook.com/TheSensitiveFoodie/https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lee-sensitive-foodie/https://www.youtube.com/@TheSensitiveFoodieKitchen Resources:Karen Lee’s Website & Book: https://thesensitivefoodiekitchen.com/healing-from-the-inside-out/Kate’s Case Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34366737/Case Study: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15598276221141403Plants for Joints research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38413171/ Plant-Based Canada’s Socials:Instagram (@plantbasedcanadaorg)Facebook (Plant-Based Canada, https://m.facebook.com/plantbasedcanadaorg/)Website (https://www.plantbasedcanada.org/)X / Twitter @PBC_orgBonus PromotionCheck out University of Guelph's online Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate. Each 4-week course will guide you through essential plant-based topics including nutritional benefits, disease prevention, and environmental impacts. You can also customize your learning with unique courses such as Plant-Based Diets for Athletes and Implementing a Plant-Based Diet at Home. As the first university-level plant-based certificate in Canada, you’ll explore current research, learn from leading industry experts, and join a community of like-minded people. Use our exclusive discount code PBC2026 to save 10% on all Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate courses. uoguel.ph/pbn.Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD.Support the show
