Plant Based Eating for Health – Détails, épisodes et analyse

The evidence supporting the power of plant-based diets to prevent and reverse chronic diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes continues to grow. On a recent episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, host Kathleen Gage interviewed personal trainer and health coach Kate Galli, who shared her insights into how lifestyle changes, particularly a whole food, plant-based diet, can dramatically improve health outcomes.

The Gap in Nutrition Education for Health Care Professionals

Despite the significant role nutrition plays in managing and preventing chronic conditions, many health care professionals receive little to no formal training in this area. Both Galli and Gage touched on the concerning fact that doctors, nurses, and other health professionals are often left to seek nutrition information on their own, despite the overwhelming evidence that lifestyle choices can make a huge difference in health.

Galli noted that this trend is not just a problem in the United States but is also prevalent in Australia. She expressed her belief that more time should be allocated to teaching health care professionals about the impact of nutrition on chronic diseases. "If lifestyle factors can be 80 to 90% of what prevents and cures our biggest killers, then nutrition should be a priority in medical education," Galli emphasized.

Working with Families and Raising Vegan Children

Galli discussed the challenges families face when raising vegan children in a world where animal-based foods are often the norm. While she has worked primarily with adult clients, Galli shared her concern over the false narratives often given to children regarding where their food comes from.

She emphasized the importance of being truthful with children and supporting their natural compassion. For families considering raising vegan children, Galli recommends connecting with professionals who have successfully done so, as they can offer both guidance and credibility.

Onboarding New Clients: The Importance of Values and Goals

As a seasoned personal trainer, Galli detailed her approach to onboarding new clients, whether they are transitioning to plant-based eating or seeking to improve their overall health. During the initial consultation, Galli prioritizes understanding the client’s core values and emotional motivations behind their health goals.

"Knowing the 'why' is essential," Galli explained. This not only helps clients stay focused but also allows her to support them more effectively when they face challenges or experience a dip in motivation. Galli has found that clients who start with strong emotional connections to their goals are more likely to succeed in the long term.

At age 46, Lauren Bernick faced a startling health reality: her arteries were severely blocked, and her doctor told her that nothing could reverse her condition. Despite already following what she believed was a healthy diet, Lauren's cholesterol remained dangerously high. Refusing to accept a lifetime of medication, Lauren discovered Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease diet. She committed fully to a whole food, plant-based, oil-free lifestyle—and in just a few years, she reversed her heart disease and transformed her health. 

In this episode, Lauren shares her remarkable journey from being told there was no hope to achieving a complete health transformation. As the founder of Well Elephant and host of the Age Like a Badass Mother podcast, Lauren now helps others take control of their health by embracing a whole food, plant-based diet.

Tune in to hear Lauren's story of overcoming high cholesterol and heart disease, and learn actionable steps you can take to improve your own health with plant-based nutrition.

https://veganvisibility.com/129-lauren-bernick 

In this episode of the Plant Based Eating for Health show, I have the distinct honor of talking with Dr. Eduardo Corassa, a dedicated health advocate and passionate proponent of veganism, raw foods, and holistic health. His personal journey, filled with transformation and growth, is a testament to the profound impact of dietary and lifestyle choices on overall wellbeing. Dr. Corassa's story begins during his teenage years. As a globally renowned Counterstrike player, his jet-setting lifestyle and unhealthy habits led to a significant decline in his health. Unimpressed by the conventional medical solutions offered, he sought alternatives, eventually discovering the transformative potential of veganism and raw food diets. Initially skeptical, Dr. Corassa found the switch to a raw food diet positively impacted his health almost instantly. He shares his experience with a medically supervised 24-day water fast, a pivotal moment that solidified his commitment to promoting the benefits of his newfound lifestyle. Over the past 16.5 years, Dr. Corassa has dedicated himself to a diet primarily composed of fruits and vegetables. http://www.VeganVisibility.com/120-eduardo-corassa

In this episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, I have the distinct pleasure of talking with Jason Demchok, a chef and lifestyle medicine enthusiast who shares his personal journey towards a whole food plant-based diet. 

Jason shared how meeting with Dr. Lou, an MD with expertise in environmental toxins and hormones, changed his life by recommending a plant-based diet. This conversation highlights the power of lifestyle medicine and the importance of making conscious food choices for our health. 

In particular, the episode focuses on the benefits of fermenting vegetables for improved gut health and overall well-being.

Fermentation is an age-old process that has been used for over 8,000 years to preserve vegetables by selectively breeding probiotics that protect food from bad bacteria. Jason explains that fermenting creates a whole ecosystem of bacteria inside the food, which can lead to improved gut health, digestion, and nutrient absorption. 

Fermenting is also an easy and fun process to learn, and Jason encourages listeners to try fermenting at home. He even offers a free lesson to anyone who contacts him after listening to the podcast.

Jason and I discuss the harmful effects of consuming animal products and processed foods, and the importance of incorporating a variety of colorful vegetables in one's diet. 

We touch on the addictive nature of cheese, the harm caused by dairy farming, and the role of food manufacturers in creating products that are designed to be addictive. The conversation emphasizes the importance of the microbiome and how plant-based diets can heal the gut.

To start a basic plant-based diet, Jason recommends beginning with greens, organic beans, apples, and cucumbers. He also recommends using whole food dressings such as tahini and balsamic vinegar. 

If you're interested in trying your hand at fermenting vegetables, Jason recommends using mason jars with fermentation tops, which are available on Amazon. He emphasizes the importance of cleanliness when fermenting and recommends using organic vegetables for the best results.

This episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast highlights the power of fermenting vegetables for improved gut health and overall well-being. By adopting a whole food plant-based diet and incorporating fermented vegetables into your meals, you can take control of your health and enjoy the benefits of a healthier gut. So why not give it a try?

https://veganvisibility.com/119-jason-demchok/ 

Natalie Pelto became interested in nutrition and lifestyle medicine due to her son's severe, non-verbal autism diagnosis, which became manageable through lifestyle changes.

What started as a mother's concern for her child became an obsession with healthy eating. Since that time, Natalie Pelto has become a nutritionist and co-founder of Blue Life RX, a company focused on promoting plant-based lifestyle medicine. 

Natalie transitioned to a plant-based diet after leading detoxes and experiencing the benefits herself. Fast forward to today, Natalie and her business partner, a plant-based physician, are focused on changing the healthcare system by implementing lifestyle medicine.

Their company offers lifestyle medicine services for both adults and children, with a focus on picky eaters. They offer a picky eating course called "Bring the Fun back to Mealtime," which focuses on transitions progressing to nutritional therapy and self-assessment to understand where someone is lacking in nutrition.

 http://www.VeganVisibility.com/118-Natalie-Pelto

During this episode of the Vegan Visibility Podcast, Vikas Garg, CEO of aBillion.com, sat down with host, Kathleen Gage, to talk about his app, his vision, and the vegan movement.

It was a fascinating conversation that shed light on the importance of promoting ethical and sustainable food choices and the role of technology in driving change.

Garg explained that aBillion.com is a platform that empowers consumers to make informed and conscious food choices as well as choices around other products and services that are aligned with the vegan movement and mission. 

The app allows users to scan products and learn about various vegan products and services. It also allows them to learn about their ingredients, nutritional information, and ethical ratings. It provides a community platform for sharing recipes, tips, and insights on veganism and sustainable living.

Garg's vision for aBillion.com is to create a more conscious world where consumers have access to transparent and accurate information about the products they consume. He believes that technology can be a powerful tool in promoting ethical and sustainable food choices and empowering consumers to drive change.

Throughout the conversation, Garg emphasized the importance of the vegan movement and its impact on the food industry. He explained that the movement is growing rapidly and that consumers are becoming more conscious about the impact of their food choices on the environment, animal welfare, and human health.

Garg's insights on the importance of promoting ethical and sustainable food choices and the role of technology in driving change were eye-opening. His vision for a more conscious food industry, and the work that he and his team are doing through aBillion.com, is truly inspiring and gives hope for a more sustainable and ethical future.

www.VeganVisibility.com/259-Vikas-Garg

Nancy Leeds Gribble is a culinary nutritionist passionate about helping women over the age of 50 get healthy, fit, and happy, is taking the world by storm.

It wasn’t part of Nancy’s life plan to work with women over 50. Not at all. At one point, she had life by the tail. Married to the love of her life, Nancy was a top producer in the real estate industry and a new mom.  

She felt invincible until everything came crashing down when her husband was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Within a year she was widowed, the real estate market and economy crashed, and Nancy became a single mom to her four-year-old son.

After a period of deep contemplation wondering what came next, Nancy decided to take control of her life through healthy eating, exercise, and mindset.

Nancy realized that she was the only one who could take control of her life and that she needed to focus on the things that mattered most to her.

Putting all her attention into learning as much as possible about nutrition, Nancy enrolled in the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in 2014. She has a strong focus on whole food, plant-based eating, confident of the health benefits of this type of lifestyle.

Since that time, Nancy has immersed herself into advanced studies, developing her skills as a women’s empowerment mentor and a culinary nutritionist as well as earning her certification as a FasterWay® Coach. She has developed her service offerings as a Premier Lifestyle Expert who helps women over 50 thrive fearlessly in conquering their goals for a healthy and joyful life.

During this episode of the Plant Based Eating for Health show you’ll find out how Nancy encourages women to focus on incorporating healthy foods into their diets and how they can make sustainable lifestyle changes that will benefit them for years to come.

In addition to healthy, plant-based eating and being a vegan, Nancy discusses the importance of regular exercise and proper mindset for achieving a life filled with joy, vitality and zest. 

Nancy offers a message of hope and inspiration. She believes that it's never too late to make a change and take control of your health. Whether you're just starting your health journey, or you've been on this path for a while, Nancy's tips and advice can help you achieve your goals and live a healthier, happier life.

Nancy Leeds Gribble's story is one of resilience, strength, and determination. 

With food prices on the rise, people are wondering how they will be able to afford their groceries. Actually, there is a simple, and healthy, way. Go 100% whole food, plant-based.

What this means is, avoid all processed foods including vegan processed foods.

In this episode, I share what I do to eat healthy, save on my grocery bill and cook delicious meals.

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How does one go from being a “rare steak” lover to a bona-fide Vegan whose entire family is now vegan?

With a father who was a dairy farmer, pigs that were considered meals, and all that comes with growing up feeling that animals were nothing more than a working part of the farm, today’s featured expert now teaches others how to literally get into the Zen of the plant-based lifestyle and Flow in the Kitchen.

Brigitte Gemme used to love rare steak and blue cheese but started cooking plant-based in 2013 for environmental reasons and went vegan for the animals in 2015.

Today, she improves people's vitality by empowering them to cook really good food.

In today’s episode we dig deep into what the turning point for Brigitte was, how she dealt with a spouse who initially was not eager to try anything that didn’t have meat in it, to now here entire family is vegan.

http://www.veganvisibility.com/115-Brigitte-Gemme

We’ve all heard that as we age, we decline. Yet, there are men and women around the globe putting that rumor to rest. One such person is Jane Thurnell-Read.

Jane is a plant-based/vegan lifestylist who is out to inspire anyone (but mostly those over the age of 70) who want to live a healthier, more vibrant life.

At the age of 75, Jane will be the first to say she is just getting started. What began as an encouragement from a friend to go to the gym, has now become a light of inspiration to anyone fortunate enough to meet Jane.

Working out, in the gym, three days a week for at least 45 minutes, riding her bicycle 30 – 40 miles a week and eating a whole food, plant-based diet, Jane has insights that will inspire and motivate you to move, eat healthy and love life like you never imagined possible.

During this episode, Jane shares what keeps her inspired to be an inspiration to other women and men who want to live healthy into their 70's and beyond.

http://www.veganvisibility.com/114-Jane-Thurnell-Read