Episode 5: Changing the World One Plate at a Time with World Renowned Chef Derek Sarno

On this episode of Generation V, Nimai sits down with Chef Derek Sarno, co-author of the Wicked Healthy Cookbook and plant-based director at Tesco. Chef Derek shares some of the darkest moments of his life and how he learned compassion from all of his pain. He also discusses his role (and personal mission) as the plant-based director for the 3rd largest retailer in the world, Tesco. Make sure to tune in, you don't want to miss this episode.

“Your ego is not your amigo.”

-Derek Sarno


3:35 How Chef Sarno got into the food industry

8:34 Derek’s first job as a chef

11:30 Derek’s first couple of restaurant businesses

15:30 How Chef Sarno got introduced to veganism

19:49 Derek’s darkest moment

23:20 Derek’s time at the Tibetan Buddhist monastery

38:29 Derek’s view on the vegan culture

42:00 Derek’s role at Whole Foods and Tesco

50:19 Examples of the foods that Chef Sarno is creating




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