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Podcast Finale: Navigating the US Food System with Mel Weinstein: How to Make Healthy Choices Amidst Ultra-Processed Temptations
22 Apr 2024
00:48:45
"We have the freedom to choose what we eat."
Mel Weinstein, joins me today to dissect the truth behind ultra-processed foods. His expertise, captured in his written work and podcast, aims to demystify the additives that shape America's fast-food empire and our grocery store shelves.
Have you ever wondered what goes into your favorite packaged snacks that make them so irresistible? We examine why these concoctions captivate our taste buds and how they're engineered to do so, often at the cost of our health. The revelation of the commercial food industry's motive to prioritize shelf stability and uniformity over nutrition underscores the urgency of making informed choices. The curtain is pulled back to reveal some shocking facts about our food system in the US.
Reversing his heart disease, pre-diabetes and a 65 pound weight loss were just some of the changes Kelley Gilberry saw after going plant-based. But inspiring others to do what he's done may be the best outcome yet.
15 Apr 2024
00:28:17
"The food is the medicine and the medicine is the food."
Kelley Gilberry, CHN, is a fervent advocate for holistic wellness, an accomplished Health Coach, plant-based nutritionist, a published author, and an inspiring keynote speaker that is dedicated to guiding people towards a better life. The death of his mother and his own diagnosis soon after caused a seismic shift in how he was approaching life. Determined, Kelley set out on a path of research, self discovery and transformation. And it all started with plants.
If you want to connect with Kelley, visit the following: Instagram: @one_determined_vegan Website: OneDeterminedVegan.com _____________________________________________________________________ WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Founder of Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, Lenore Braford, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to run an animal sanctuary
27 Jun 2022
00:37:45
"I started to realize there really isn’t a strong ethical argument to eating animals and their products"
Lenore Braford is the Founder and Animal Care Director of Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge. Lenore has nearly a decade of experience working with and enriching the lives of animals. Her commitment and passion to helping farm animals stems from her core beliefs in kindness, justice, and compassion for all living creatures. In 2012, Lenore founded the Refuge in Pittsboro, North Carolina where she leads a team of committed volunteers and staff in taking care of some of the most special individuals you will ever meet – the beloved animal residents.
Today, Lenore gives us insight on things like what it's like to run an animal sanctuary, why you should opt for a sanctuary over a zoo and why there such a disconnect between our food systems and the animals exploited. Stay tuned for a fascinating conversation!
Prenatal Dietitian Crysta Pollitt shares strategies on how to follow a plant-based diet to have a safe and healthy pregnancy
20 Jun 2022
00:39:05
"Your protein needs increase by 50% during pregnancy"
Today we welcome Prenatal Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Crysta Pollitt. As a mother, she empowers women through sharing the tools necessary to make the best plant-based choices around food and diet for their health, the planet, and animal welfare. Crysta specializes in nutrition for Early Life, also known as the first 1000 days. This is the life stage from pre-conception, through pregnancy, up to around age two. Nutrition and healthy eating are most important during this time- for pregnant women, babies, and mothers- setting the stage for optimal health throughout life. She shares with us not only is plant-based eating safe for pregnancy, but also the many benefits that come with it!
Pediatrician, health and wellness coach and author, Dr. Yami, is here to protect the next generation of children from chronic dieting by combining plant-based nutrition and intuitive eating
13 Jun 2022
00:41:54
"Currently in the US, children are deriving 70% of their calories food from ultra-processed foods and animal products"
Today we welcome pediatrician, Dr. Yami, who not only supports a plant-based lifestyle for you and your family, but wants to help us avoid the pitfalls of accidentally passing on diet culture to our kids. She discusses her book called “A Parent’s Guide to Intuitive Eating: How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy”. She outlines the 5 important pillars of intuitive eating for kids:
Honor hunger and satiety
Emphasize whole plant foods
Establishing a positive environment
Be flexible
Relax and have fun
Dr. Yami is a board-certified pediatrician, certified lifestyle medicine physician, national board-certified health and wellness coach, author and international speaker. She is a passionate promoter of healthy lifestyles, especially the power of plant-based diets for the prevention of chronic disease. She founded VeggieFitKids.com where she provides information on plant-based diets for children. She also hosts the popular podcast, Veggie Doctor Radio, which boasts listeners from 96 countries and nearly half a million downloads to date.
She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, has a certificate in plant-based nutrition and is a certified Food for Life Instructor. Dr. Yami owns Nourish Wellness, a pediatric micro-practice in Yakima, Washington where she lives with her husband and two active sons.
Client, Kim, trades the extreme, restrictive, short term results from "The Biggest Loser" fitness resort for a kinder, gentler sustainable approach to food using an Intuitive Eating Practice
06 Jun 2022
00:35:24
"I used to bash myself all the time for not being good at dieting"
Kim Remmert thought that going plant-based would solve all of her problems. Unfortunately, like so many of us, growing up surrounded by diet culture had destroyed her relationship with food. Luckily, in 2020 she reached out to me and together, Kim has adopted an intuitive eating lifestyle that has completely changed how she feels about food and about herself. This episode is raw, transparent and vulnerable.
I wanted to help those of you who may be attending your first summer BBQ as plant-based. The first time is always the hardest so we put together 7 tips to make it as easy as possible. Have a wonderful holiday!
1. Bring something delicious like your best vegan hot dog, burger, or shareable dish 2. When You’re There, Offer to Help Cook Something 3. Don’t Feel Ashamed 4. While you’re there, Enjoy the Sides 5. Be Cautious of Tricky Conversations 6. Lead by Example 7. Consider Hosting Your Own BBQ
Internationally recognized gut health expert and New York Times-bestselling author, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, schools us about our own personal ecosystem: the gut microbiome
23 May 2022
00:45:10
"You wouldn't run a marathon without training for it. You shouldn't try to make a radical change to your diet with training for it."
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (or "Dr. B") is an award winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert and the New York Times-bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. He sits on the Scientific Advisory Board and is the U.S. Medical Director of ZOE, has authored more than twenty articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, has given more than forty presentations at national meetings, presented to Congress and the USDA, and has taught over 10,000 students how to heal and optimize their gut health. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife and children.
This episode is going to change lives! Dr. B and I discuss it all; the 4 pillars to a healthy gut, should we take a probiotic, the myths of food intolerance, dieting, health hacks, and how his new book, The Fiber Fueled Cookbook is waaaaaaaay more than just your average cookbook. There are 11 Chapters on HOW to heal your gut in addition to the 125 amazing recipes that will support your journey. This is an episode you DO NOT want to miss!
Plant-Based FAQs: What can we learn from the Blue Zones?
16 May 2022
00:28:42
Chronic diseases are a common thing we see, especially as we age.
And even though genetics play a role in your lifespan and susceptibility to various chronic diseases, your lifestyle plays possibly an even greater role.
Today, we’re going to discuss pockets in the world called “Blue Zones.” If you haven’t heard of this term or maybe you have and aren’t quite sure what it means, it refers to geographic areas throughout the world in which people have low rates of chronic disease and live longer than anywhere else. In this episode, we discuss the commonalities of people living in Blue Zones and why they live longer.
How this long-time Keto enthusiast goes plant-based after a huge wake up call from her doctor
09 May 2022
00:40:36
"We’re told things are genetic, but we have also inherited dietary patterns and so things that seem inevitable aren’t always inevitable"
If you are thinking about transitioning to plant-based, but haven't been able to take those first steps then this episode is for you! Today I welcome Erin, who has only been plant-based for a month, she is a newbie like so many of you out there listening. Her family enjoyed and celebrated a meat centric diet for a long time. But after a recent visit to the doctor, she found out that her and her husband's cholesterol was dangerously high. In order to avoid the same fate as family members on both sides, she dove head first into nutrition research and has transitioned her whole family onto a plant-based diet. Erin's enthusiasm is infectious and I can't wait to hear how many people she is about to inspire!
Erin is an ordained clergy person in the United Methodist Church and CEO of REALNation, a virtual women's fitness community consisting of 280+ women around the world. Based out of London, Erin helps women nurture rhythms of self care while mentoring a team of female entrepreneurs creating high-impact coaching businesses of their own. Erin holds a B.A. in Political Science and a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University. Prior to her work in women’s health, Erin worked as a full-time nonprofit fundraiser and program director, serving in areas of prison ministry/reentry, community organizing, and raising $2 million in grant funding to help low-income families overcome unemployment and homelessness as a professional grant writer. She is wife to Henri Roesch and mother to Ella (age 4) and Nadia (age 1)—all of whom are fueled 100% by plants!
We are thrilled to celebrate 1 year of the Plant Centered & Thriving Podcast!
In the past year, we have:
interviewed 30 amazing guests
published 55 episodes
been listened to in 86 countries across 6 continents
been ranked in Apple's top 50 Nutrition Podcasts in the following countries: the US, Canada, Great Britain, Norway, Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, South Africa, Poland and Singapore
We have done our best to try to inspire and inform our audience of the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. Thank you to each and every listener that has loved and supported us this past year. We can't wait for the next year!
Please enjoy this episode where we answer YOUR questions that you are dying to know!
Globe-Trotting on Greens: How to Thrive as a Vegan Abroad
05 Feb 2024
00:34:21
"You haven't had bad tofu, you've only had tofu prepared badly"
When Phoenix first peered behind the curtain of factory farming in middle school, they couldn't unsee the truth. From navigating family dynamics to adapting culinary techniques in a trade school kitchen, their experiences are as varied as they are enlightening. As Phoenix reminisces about their recent three-month sojourn in Italy, they provide tips and cultural cues for vegan travelers exploring the gastronomic landscapes abroad. Join us for an episode that promises to enrich your palate and your perspective, whether you're vegan or simply curious about the plant-powered way of life.
If you want to connect with Phoenix, visit the following: Instagram: @AngelOfHarmony000 _____________________________________________________________________ WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Plant-Based FAQs: Why you should STOP labeling food good & bad
25 Apr 2022
00:24:15
Welcome to The Summer of Self-Love Series Part 3!
We wanted to finish the series out with one of our favorite reminders that food is NOT the enemy. Diet culture teaches us that we must avoid BAD food at all costs! Cupcakes and Oreos and donuts are temptations that we can NEVER enjoy again.
Of course this restrictive way of thinking often leads to cravings and out of control feelings around these foods. We discuss alternative labels and how to approach plant-based eating and intuitive eating without the demonization of food.
Plant Based FAQs: 10 Ways to Measure Success WITHOUT the Scale
18 Apr 2022
00:23:32
Welcome to The Summer of Self-Love Series Part 2!
Are you like so many who start their day with a step on the scale? Diet culture has convinced us that the number on the scale is the sole barometer that we use to measure health. That is simply NOT TRUE!
Today's episode will explore 10 other ways to measure your success without the scale:
You feel more attuned to your own hunger and fullness cues
Plant-Based FAQs: Does going plant-based equal weight loss?
11 Apr 2022
00:26:06
Welcome to The Summer of Self-Love Series Part 1!
This time of year we are bombarded with the sexiest new diets and the pressure to look perfect in a bathing suit both of are recipes for an absolutely miserable spring.
We wanted to give you some different messaging this year.
How would it feel to love looking at yourself in the mirror? How would it feel to implement some new eating habits that were based on abundance and positivity instead of restriction and shame? How would it feel to be able to look diet culture in the face and say "Not this year!" ?
It would feel AMAZING!
We hope this first episode gets you on your way. Today we discuss the myth that going plant-based equals weight loss. There are so many benefits to plant-based eating and intuitive eating, but when working with us, weight loss is never our focus. Listen to find out why.
From Jamaica to boarding school to Registered Dietitian to cookbook author, Nisha Melvani walks us through her fascinating journey to veganism
04 Apr 2022
00:36:29
My guest today, Nisha Melvani, wears many hats: Registered Dietitian, Instagram Influencer, Blogger, Graduate of the Natural Gourmet Culinary Institute, Cookbook Author, mom of three, just to name a few! Her journey to veganism has helped her create an impressive space online focusing on vegan meals that are practical, hence the name of her new cookbook "Practically Vegan". Just ask her 440K followers how delicious her recipes are!
How the therapeutic keto diet morphed into a sensationalized fad diet
28 Mar 2022
00:33:17
What do Oprah, Joe Rogan and Tim Ferris all have in common? They have all pushed the ketogenic diet. The popularity of this fad diet has skyrocketed over the past few years and makes you think that it is brand new. However, this diet has a long and sordid past. Today, Katie and I trace this diet waaaay back to 500 BC! From there we discuss the dangers that come with this extreme way of eating.
Bonus Episode: College student, Tylene, demonstrates that it's never too early to go plant-based
24 Mar 2022
00:23:06
"I transitioned slowly, which worked for me"
Can you go plant-based as a college student? My guest today says yes. Plant-based living often gets a reputation of being a way of life just for the wealthy or for people with tons of time. Tylene, a busy college student, proves that is not the case. Inspired by her mother, Tylene shares her recent transition with us and all the wonderful benefits this change has brought to her life.
How this 20 year old woman is using the power of plants to defy her doctor and genetics, in order to prevent a heart attack at 40
21 Mar 2022
00:23:49
"I truly feel the best when I’m eating plants"
Imagine watching your dad survive a heart attack at the age of 47. And then when you turn 20, your doctor tells you that because of genetics, you are headed down that same path. That information might scare you, render you helpless. Well this week's guest, Reanna Kicinski, took matters into her own hands. She got a second opinion, and that second physician recommended a plant-based diet. After a short 6 months, Reanna's good cholesterol had almost doubled. And now 2 years later, Reanna is inspiring others to try a plant-based lifestyle, including her dad. This episode is truly an illustration of the power of plants!
Nutritionist and wellness expert, Trudy Stone, schools us on the RISE method that is designed to help us to better manage stress using nutrition
07 Mar 2022
00:30:40
"There are least 17 different conditions that we can link to excess stress."
This week I am thrilled to welcome Trudy Stone, a certified culinary nutritionist, TV guest wellness expert, author, podcast host and founder of Trudy Stone Nutrition. She specializes in educating people about nutrition solutions for managing stress and anxiety.
Trudy is also the creator of the R.I.S.E method, a step-by-step framework to help people to overcome stress, overwhelm and fatigue. Trudy outlines this methodology in this week's episode and I can't wait for you all to benefit!
Plant-Based FAQs: 7 tips if you can't be 100% plant-based
28 Feb 2022
00:23:37
It is perfectly normal to not be able to make the transition to plant-based overnight. You may be at the beginning of your journey. You may have limitations based on where you live. You may have cultural influences that you are navigating. Whatever the limitation, doesn't mean you have to let go of the goal of going plant-based all together. Plant Centered Nutrition believes in progress not perfection. This episode is all about how to implement small changes that anyone can do.
Protect Your Mental Health with Plant-Based Nutrition
29 Jan 2024
00:17:36
"I didn’t realize how much of an impact just the meal I’m eating will have on my whole day"
Discover the transformative power of plant-based nutrition and holistic mental health practices with our guest, functional nutritionist Jennifer. Jennifer's experience illustrates the deep connection between the foods we eat and our mental health. Her story is an affirmation of the positive changes that come with conscious eating, offering inspiration and practical advice for those considering a similar path.
Venturing into the realm of anxiety management, Jennifer shares her transition from traditional to alternative healing methods, underscoring the importance of being seen as more than a diagnosis in the current US healthcare system. Join us for an episode that promises to enlighten and empower, with strategies to nurture both the mind and body.
If you want to connect with Jennifer, visit the following: Instagram: @plantbasedjen_ Website: www.plantscriptionwellness.com _____________________________________________________________________ WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Plant-Based FAQs: Busting the Top 10 Plant-Based Myths
21 Feb 2022
00:35:46
Myth Busters: the New Generation, at your service! Katie and I unpack the top 10 most common myths related to plant-based eating. We focus not only on the evidence based data that help debunk these myths, but also when and how this misinformation starts. Tune into this episode to hear us challenge the following:
You need meat to survive.
You need to drink milk for strong bones.
You can’t get enough protein from just plants.
You need to protein combine.
Plant-based eaters are iron deificient.
Plant-based diets are nutrient deficient since there is no vitamin B12.
If you go plant-based you automatically will have good health.
Plant-Based FAQs: What does "listen to your body" actually mean?
14 Feb 2022
00:28:36
This phrase is thrown around so much in the wellness industry. I really wanted to devote an episode to discuss what this phrase ACTUALLY means and why it is such an important part of your intuitive eating practice. Katie and I have a great conversation outlining how to start taking steps to get in touch with your body, to slow down, to tune out the noise. It starts with asking questions like "how am I feeling?" and "how hungry am I?" and "how full am I?" I hope this episode gives you the blueprint to begin your intuitive eating practice.
How adopting a plant-based lifestyle and a mindful eating practice allowed this 63 year old actor to shed over 50 pounds, reverse his diabetes, and cut his medications in half
07 Feb 2022
00:43:55
"My doctor called me and said 'you have cured your diabetes'”
Stories like J.T.'s are exactly the reason I started this podcast. Just like so many of us, J.T. did not grow up eating for nutrition. A self-proclaimed "starving artist", he would scarf down whatever food was available as he ran to his next acting gig. As he got older, he was diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. After adopting a plant-based diet, a mindful eating practice and incorporating gentle movement into his life, now at the age of 63, he has been able to shed over 50 pounds, reverse his diabetes, and cut his high blood pressure and cholesterol medications in half. His enthusiasm is infectious and I could have talked with him for hours!
J.T. is an actor, with credits in films, TV, audio and the stage. He is also a teacher of Tai Chi, Qigong, and Meditation.
Plant-Based FAQs: I accidentally ate an animal product, am I kicked out of the club?
31 Jan 2022
00:29:12
A sneaky ingredient that we missed reading on the nutrition label. A restaurant who accidentally forgot to leave the meat out of your salad. A product found in the vegan section of the grocery store that isn't vegan.
We have all been there. After spending so much time and energy going plant-based, to accidentally ingest an animal product, can be really upsetting. Katie and I discuss how to best navigate these situations. Can't wait for you to listen!
Tragedy strikes, causing this young woman to reevaluate her life and realize food is her best medicine
24 Jan 2022
00:32:46
"How we live and what we eat is more impactful in some ways than the genes we get passed down to us"
Caitlyn Howarth shares her story that unfortunately begins with multiple family members dying of cancer, including her brother at the young age of 38. Naturally, Caitlyn wanted answers. She took a deep dive into her own research into what could have caused this and how can she prevent it from happening to her. She soon discovered plant-based eating.
She was a typical American child and like so many of us grew up on a limited diet of mac & cheese and chicken nuggets. She is a self-proclaimed lifelong picky eater, never having eaten a squash or bell pepper up until recently. She now loves to experiment and has tried more new foods in the last two years than all 26 before that. Please enjoy her story.
Plant-Based FAQs: Why do people give you a hard time about going plant-based?
17 Jan 2022
00:43:14
Katie and I spend this episode taking a deep dive into the psychology of why some people have such strong negative reactions when others choose to go plant-based. Our goal is to help us all understand one another better, to empathize and to hopefully allow you to choose a plant-based lifestyle without the worry of what everyone will think.
This episode starts with some important announcements Plant Centered Nutrition.
Welcome my new Nutrition Coach, Katie Selvey! She has been working tirelessly behind the scenes for the past year, but is also now available for one on one coaching! I will include her contact information below. I've also included all the ways that you can work with us including one on one coaching, group coaching and our online course.
In the second half of this week's episode, Katie and I discuss 6 predictions about where the plant-based food industry is headed this year.
Tag us on social media with your predictions for 2022!
Katie and I finish out this three part series by guiding you through my top ten favorite Frequently Asked Questions of the year.
Featured Questions:
1. Whats the first thing you should do when going plant based? Episode 10 2. How did you handle your partner not going plant-based? Episode 6 3. How do I know if I'm getting enough protein? Episode 14 4. Why is B12 Important for plant-based eaters? Episode 19 5. Is Noom a diet? Episode 22 6. What are the benefits to meal planning? Episode 25 7. What are the benefits of meal prepping? Episode 26 8. How are meal prepping and intuitive eating related? Episode 29 9. How do I handle my first plant-based holiday? Episode 28 10. Why are limiting beliefs so powerful? Episode 31
Part Two includes my favorite inspirational stories from everyday people just like you. These guests share both the successes and struggles they've experienced throughout their plant-based journeys. Get ready to be inspired!
What do you do when you know your doctor gives you the wrong advice? Our guest reminds us that we are our best health advocate.
22 Jan 2024
00:30:47
"Use your voice. You know your body better than anybody else."
Have you ever felt the chill from the cold shoulder of medical professionals? That's the frosty reality Kathy, a seasoned dietitian from Anchorage, Alaska, warms us with on today's episode. Her tale is more than just about surviving the frigid temperatures; it's a harrowing journey through the complexities of health advocacy in the face of being misunderstood by those sworn to help.
If you want to connect with Kathy, visit the following: Instagram: @knunez1982 _____________________________________________________________________ WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Part 1 begins with my favorite words of wisdom I've taken from each professional I've had on the podcast over the past year. If you are just finding this podcast, this episode is a great place to start. If you are a long time listener, rediscover the expertise and insight these amazing gurus share with us once again.
Bonus Episode - Positively Plant-Based: the Online Course
18 Dec 2021
00:06:53
I am thrilled to announce that my online course, Positive Plant Based is here to stay!
I've taken 10 years of experience and research about plant-based eating and put it all into this self-paced online course that is designed to help you transition, easily and without restriction.
The course includes the following:
50+ mini trainings
10+ hours of video learning with me
20+ downloadable guides
access to our private facebook community
We will cover the following topics:
Mindfulness
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Meal Planning
Meal Prepping
Intuitive Eating
How your Body Feels
Plant Based in the Real World
Give the gift of information! Do you have a family member looking to switch to plant-based?
This is the PERFECT gift idea for someone who is busy, but needs guidance. Or who wants to start their plant-based journey, but isn’t sure where or how to start.
This course will give you everything you need!
Listen to this episode for a special discount code available through January 1st, 2022
My former client trades in traditional medicine for a Whole Food Plant-Based prescription to reverse his Type II Diabetes in just a few short months
13 Dec 2021
00:36:34
"I became a warrior in every way"
Diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type II diabetes, Steven Kravetz of Holyoke, Massachusetts, decided enough was enough. He reached out to me to help him on his journey to reverse his disease and to heal his body. The measures we took for Steven is not the route I would take with every client. This conversation is honest and raw and illustrates how everyone of us is different. Steven dives into all the steps it took to reverse his diagnosis, eliminate most of his medication and drastically improve his life in just a few short months.
Plant-Based FAQs: Limiting beliefs and how they are holding you back
06 Dec 2021
00:19:58
Limiting beliefs are thoughts or opinions that one believes to be the absolute truth. They tend to have a negative impact on one's life by stopping them from moving forward and growing. They are EXTREMELY powerful. Today, Katie and I examine how to identify our limiting beliefs, how they hold us back and most importantly, how to get rid of them.
Registered Dietitian, Karla Moreno-Bryce, answers common questions regarding her specialty: raising children on a vegan diet.
29 Nov 2021
00:24:35
"A vegan diet is perfectly safe, it's healthy and it supports the growth and development of the child"
Registered Dietitian Karla Moreno-Bryce, who specializes in vegan nutrition for kids, joins me today to address some of the questions and concerns facing vegan parents today. She is also a mother to a little girl she is raising her on a vegan lifestyle. Her mission is to empower vegan parents to feel confident in feeding their infant, toddler, and/or child a healthful vegan diet for proper growth and development. If you are thinking of switching your kids to a vegan diet and are not sure where to start, this is the perfect episode for you!
Plant-Based FAQs: 4 Ways meal planning and meal prepping will help support your intuitive eating practice
22 Nov 2021
00:14:00
We have gone into depth recently about intuitive eating, meal planning and meal prepping. I wanted to take this episode to tie the three together. I wanted to give you the 4 ways in which participating in meal planning and meal prepping can actually provide a lot of support to your intuitive eating practice:
1. Provides structure and consistency 2. Makes it easier to honor your hunger 3. Builds pleasure into your meals 4. Getting a variety of foods
The holidays are fast approaching and I remember how difficult they were to navigate as a plant-based beginner. So I decided to put together a list of tips to help you with tough conversations and etiquette as well as how to ensure you actually enjoy the holidays! I also take the time at the end of this episode to answer some common holiday questions from our instagram community.
How a lifetime member of Weight Watchers gave up the points in exchange for a sustainable intuitive eating practice
08 Nov 2021
00:29:33
"Oh no, does this mean I’m going to be on a diet forever?"
I did a recent deep dive into Noom for a recent podcast episode and it really touched a nerve. I got so many questions that I knew I had to scrutinize other popular diets on the market today. One of my amazing clients was a lifetime member with Weight Watchers and has such a common story. I know she will provide so much encouragement to you listeners.
Amanda is from the Seattle area and has been plant-based since middle school, over 25 years. She grew up in a dieting household without any understanding of how to eat in a balanced, healthy way. In her early twenties, she joined Weight Watchers. We explore the rules of this diet program and dissect how these rules effected her relationship with food and disrupted her ability to listen to her own body's wants, needs and cues.
*Positively Plant-Based Online Course - TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO ENROLL! A self paced course designed to help you: -Transition to plant-based -Enjoy your plant-based journey -Build a strong relationship with food -Believe in yourself because you are worth it
*A portion of today's sales (11/1/2021) will be donated to Farm Sanctuary in honor of World Vegan Day
Welcome to the 5th episode in my education series!
Let me ask you this. Do you hate doing dishes? Do you spend all of your time at night arguing over what to eat for dinner, cooking and cleaning up? Are you so busy that you make most food decisions based on convenience? Are you overspending everyday by eating out at lunchtime? Meal prepping can be the cure to every single one of these problems. I have seen first hand how implementing this simple process has the power to change lives. Today I will give you 5 fantastic tips to start incorporating meal prepping into your life.
Knowing what meals you want to prep
Get the right meal prepping containers
Invest in time saving tools
Prioritize meal prepping and make a habit
You don’t have to fit into a meal prepping box
***I suggest listening to this episode after listening to the previous Episode #25: Plant-Based FAQs - Meal Planning 101
***Please post photos of your meal prepping journey and tag me on instagram!
*Positively Plant-Based Online Course - Available 10/25/2021 - 11/1/2021 A self paced course designed to help you: -Transition to plant-based -Enjoy your plant-based journey -Build a strong relationship with food -Believe in yourself because you are worth it *Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing - Available for the next 48 hours!
Welcome to the 4th episode of my education series!
Today's episode is all about meal planning! So many of the headaches involved around food stem from a lack of planning. Setting aside a little time each week in order to make a plan for your meals is going to help save you time and money and allow you to make healthier choices for you and your family. The benefits to meal planning are so life changing that it is typically one of the first things I discuss with most clients to put them on the path to success. Get ready to dive into the following 5 tips. Enjoy!
1. Set Up Your Environment 2. Identify Your Why 3. How to Find Recipes 4. Make a Grocery List 5. Allow Yourself Flexibility
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100 pounds lighter, this native Texan and former meat eater is on a mission to nourish his community with plant-based jerky
15 Jan 2024
00:32:01
"The first time I heard of Meatless Monday I laughed out loud. I couldn’t even think of a meatless snack."
When native Texan, Brett, began sprinkling flax seeds into his meals, little did he know that these tiny grains would sow the seeds for a monumental shift in his life, taking him from a decade of darkness to the forefront of the plant-based revolution. Join me as I engage with the All Y'alls Foods founder in a heart-to-heart on how he turned his health and life around, shedding over 100 pounds and kickstarting a booming business in the process. Brett's candid recount of his journey is not just about transformation; it's about the healing power of plant-based nutrition and how it fueled his entrepreneurial drive in a state where brisket reigns supreme.
If you want to connect with Brett, visit the following: Instagram: @allyallsfoods Website: All Yalls Foods YouTube: All Yalls Foods _____________________________________________________________________ WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
How to take the shame and guilt out of your eating game by achieving Food Freedom
18 Oct 2021
00:33:15
"Restriction is one of the things that is going to sabotage your relationship with food"
Get ready for a fascinating discussion with Lucy Call. Lucy is an anti-diet and Health at Every Size dietitian who teaches the art of Empowered Eating. Her mission is to take guilt and shame out of your eating game and teach you how to trust yourself around food again.
Lucy and I discuss how to break the chains of diet culture and to stop restrictive thinking in order to achieve Food Freedom. If you are curious about brand new ways to have a healthier relationship with food then today's episode is for you.
Vegan Academy founder, Koen Vaessen, tells his story of how he healed years of self destructive behavior with veganism and intuitive eating
11 Oct 2021
00:24:55
"I often chose cigarettes over having a meal"
After years of living a self destructive lifestyle, suppressing his emotions, and a negative relationship with food, Koen Vaessen burnt out. And he knew it was time for a change. He went vegetarian, started a course to become a personal trainer and got fit. However, he still wasn't happy. And that's when he knew he had to go within. He needed to change his relationship with himself and learn how to deal with stress. He went vegan and eventually started the Vegan Academy to help others thrive on a vegan lifestyle, but most of all create a healthy relationship with their body and with food.
"Noom" claims that it is not a diet program. Hear why I call B.S.!
04 Oct 2021
00:17:24
"Weight and size are not indicators of health"
I posted a Reel on Instagram several weeks ago and there was mention of the "Noom" program. It sparked a TON of questions from my followers so I thought I would make a podcast explaining the research I've done regarding the program and why I think they are the same old diet dressing up as something new. I go as far as to sign up for the program for the purpose of looking behind the curtain. I wanted to know what a prospective "Noom" consumer went through.
What I found was shocking and upsetting. Logging your food. Calorie Counting. Weighing yourself. Labeling foods good and bad. Sure sounds like a diet to me. I hope I can shed some light for some of you.