Plant-Based Pregnancy Myths, Vegan Protein, Acne & Gut Healing | Danielle Brown

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Food can be your most powerful medicine - if you learn how to make it work for you.

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, I talk with Danielle Brown, creator of Healthy Girl Kitchen and author of Life-Changing Salads, about how she healed chronic acne, digestive issues, and heartburn through plant-based eating.

Danielle shares how her simple swaps - cutting out processed foods, embracing plant diversity, and creating nutrient-dense, crave-worthy salads - helped her transform her health and energy. We also unpack the truth about plant-based protein, vegan pregnancy, and what to do if you’re struggling with low iron or digestion.

If you’ve ever felt that eating healthy has to be complicated or restrictive, this conversation will inspire you to see food as joyful, colorful, and deeply healing.

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

•  Danielle’s personal healing journey: from acne, heartburn, and fatigue to total transformation through food
• How she cleared her skin naturally using coconut oil and rose hip oil
• What most dermatologists overlook about diet and skin inflammation
• The college “aha” moment that inspired her shift to a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle
• How to build balanced vegan meals with complete proteins and gut-friendly fiber
• The truth about tofu, lentils, and clean plant protein sources
• Danielle’s approach to vegan pregnancy and maintaining nutrient sufficiency
• Iron, B12, and digestive enzymes - how to optimize nutrient absorption on a plant-based diet
• The real difference between “vegan junk food” and truly whole-food plant-based eating
• The story behind her viral Life-Changing Salads series and how to build restaurant-quality salads at home
• The importance of fruit, fiber, and hydration for longevity and skin health
• How to create satisfying, filling, and diverse salads (no lettuce required!)
• Navigating online criticism, food trends, and “overcorrection culture” in the wellness world

Products Mentioned:

• Life-Changing Salads cookbook by Danielle Brown
• Healthy Girl Kitchen cookbook

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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole