If you thought the Himalayan region was just for its scenic beauty, wait until you explore the delicious food it offers!
In today’s episode, I am delighted to welcome Babitha Shrestha, the creative mind behind Vegan Nepal. She will be taking us today on a fascinating journey to plant-based Himalayan food.
Babita Shrestha is a plant-based chef, photographer, graphic designer, and the author of “Plant-based Himalaya”. As the oldest child of the family, it was her responsibility to cook and it quickly grew into a true passion of hers. Later, as an entrepreneur, she started Vegan Nepal in Lexington, Kentucky in 2017.
In 2019, Babita put her full focus on her passion project, a beautifully photographed cookbook titled “Plant-Based Himalaya”. Every recipe, photo, illustration, and even layout are of her own fabrication.
Featuring 250 beautiful full-color photos, Plant-Based Himalaya is designed to inspire you to cook and eat exquisitely vegan home-style Nepali cuisine. Make it exceptional, and share it with your loved ones!
Plant-Based Himalaya: Vegan Recipes From Nepal 👉 https://vegannepal.net/book/
📌 Listen now and connect with Babitha Shrestha below:
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/vegannepal
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro to Thrive Bites
00:36 Introduction: Episode 34
1:17 Introduction to Babita Shrestha
4:44 How did you get into the Vegan Lifestyle?
18:48 What are the 3 things you want people to take away from the Nepali Culture?
35:12 What is cooking culture like in a Nepali household?
42:40 **Commercial Break** Plant-Based Telehealth – Schedule an Appointment!
44:13 Cooking Demo
47:36 What does your mother think about your profession?
48:21 Are you the first one in your family to graduate from college?
1:00:48 Cumin Powder
1:01:35 What is the difference between cooking the spices before or after the dish?
1:09:14 What is Saag?
1:21:22 Connect with Babita Shrestha
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Dr. Zhu, thank you for interviewing Babita and teaching us about healthy living! Thank you for sharing your passion about health and wellness and plant based foods.