Ep. 346: Erasing Diabetes - Peggy Kraus’s Fiber-First Rescue Plan

Ep. 346: Erasing Diabetes - Peggy Kraus’s Fiber-First Rescue Plan

Rip sits down with Peggy Kraus, a clinical exercise physiologist and diabetes care specialist with over 30 years of experience in cardiac rehab.

Peggy shares how she moved beyond conventional nutrition advice to embrace a fiber-centric, whole-food, plant-based approach—helping patients reverse type 2 diabetes, lower A1C levels, lose significant weight, and reduce or eliminate medications.

They discuss why cutting carbs misses the point, how fiber stabilizes blood sugar, the role of movement after meals, and why community and accountability are essential for long-term success. This episode is packed with real stories, practical strategies, and hope for anyone navigating diabetes, heart disease, or metabolic health issues.

You'll Hear:

  • Why only 7% of people with type 2 diabetes are referred to education—and why that matters
  • How fiber helps reverse diabetes and heart disease
  • The truth about carbohydrates vs. “carbs”
  • Blood sugar, A1C, and the power of the 10-minute move
  • Food synergy, the microbiome, and whole-food nutrition
  • Community-based healing and sustainable behavior change
  • Breakfast timing, circadian rhythm, and metabolic health

Exclusively for our Plant Strong Podcast audience - Join Peggy’s Thrive program for just $147 for six months, or a full year for $297. And, if you’re interested in “Peggy in my Pocket,” it’s $10 for the first month, just to try it out. And then it'll renew at $17. Or, you can try a whole six months for just $57. https://peggykraus.com/

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