Plant Based Eating for Health: Recent Episodes

Kathleen Gage

A show for plant based eaters and vegans who are committed to healthy, whole food diets, compassion to animals and the planet. Only 100% plant based & vegan lifestylists, authors, consultants, business owners are featured on the show. This show is great for those eager to learn how to transition to a plant based and vegan life. We have a strong focus on a balanced protocol of nutrition, exercise, meditation and community.

Eating a whole food diet without animal products has the potential to prevent and reverse diseases and obesity, which improves our health and longevity.

There is a focus on how plant based eating can actually improve your performance in business.

We are extremely committed to compassion for animals of all breeds and a life void of abuse to animals.

Today is Day One.

In this solo episode, I take you behind the scenes as I begin Phase III of the Live Hard program, the final 30-day phase of Andy Frisella's year-long mental toughness challenge.

I share why I committed to completing the entire Live Hard program, what the daily requirements involve, and why I believe the greatest growth happens when we intentionally step outside our comfort zones.

Although this isn't a nutrition lesson in the traditional sense, you'll hear why a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle is the foundation that allows me to pursue bigger goals with more energy, focus, and discipline.

At 72 years old, I have no interest in slowing down. My goal is to become healthier, stronger, and more intentional with each passing year. This challenge is about far more than exercise or checking off daily tasks. It's about developing the mindset to become the best version of yourself.

In This Episode * Why I chose to complete the Live Hard program * What 75 Hard, Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III involve * The daily habits I'm committing to for the next 30 days * Why discipline creates freedom * How a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle supports long-term health and performance * The value of daily acts of kindness and meaningful conversations with strangers * Why I want to be "an example of what's possible rather than a warning of what not to do"

Whether you're considering your own health journey or simply looking for inspiration to raise your standards, I hope this episode encourages you to take that first step.

Learn more about this episode:

https://veganvisibility.com/174-kathleen-gage/

If you enjoy the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who could use a little inspiration.

After a period of inconsistency, I'm back with a renewed commitment to bringing you a fresh episode of Plant-Based Eating for Health every week.

In this episode, I share the realization that I had broken one of the very rules I teach clients for more than 30 years: consistency builds visibility.

I also share my journey from becoming plant-based in 2018 to embracing veganism, explains what listeners can expect in future episodes, and discusses why this podcast goes beyond nutrition to include strategies for helping vegan and plant-based professionals grow their reach and impact.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why consistency matters in podcasting and business • A bit about about my personal plant-based and vegan journey • Why plant-based eating and veganism are different • Upcoming topics on health, nutrition, and compassion • How podcast guesting can help authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs build credibility and visibility

Whether you're interested in improving your health, living more compassionately, or expanding your influence as a vegan professional, you'll find practical insights and inspiration in every episode.

Full post: https://VeganVisibility.com/173-Kathleen-Gage

Get your free Podcast Guesting Blueprint: https://veganvisibility.com/podcast-guest-blueprint/

What happens when conventional medicine helps, but you know there has to be more you can do to support your health?

In this episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, Kathleen Gage sits down with chef, clinical herbalist, and author Lisanna Wallance to explore the powerful connection between food, herbs, and overall wellness.

Born with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a hereditary connective tissue disorder, Lisanna's health challenges led her to study clinical herbalism in Paris and discover how whole plant foods and herbs could complement the medical care she depended on. Together, Kathleen and Lisanna discuss the relationship between gut health and the immune system, why so many women's health concerns have historically been dismissed, and how simple, consistent changes can have a lasting impact on well-being.

You'll also learn the difference between plant nutrients and medicinal plant compounds, why herbal tea blends are often more effective than single herbs, and what Europe can teach us about food quality and nutrition.

Whether you're curious about herbal medicine, looking to improve your health through nutrition, or simply interested in a more holistic approach to wellness, this conversation offers practical insights you can begin applying today.

More at: www.VeganVisibility.com/172-Lisanna-Wallance

What if declining health isn't an inevitable part of aging? In this episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health Podcast, Kathleen Gage welcomes Axay Shah, a raw plant-based advocate, marathon runner, entrepreneur, and author of In Nature We Trust. After noticing a decline in energy at age 50, Axay chose not to accept the common belief that poor health is simply part of getting older. Instead, he began exploring a raw plant-based lifestyle that would ultimately transform his health and outlook on life. Today, at 67 years old, Axay remains medication-free, has completed eight marathons, and continues to educate others about the connection between nutrition, energy, longevity, and overall well-being. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why Axay adopted a raw plant-based lifestyle • The connection between food, energy, and healthy aging • How to overcome food addiction and limiting beliefs • Why progress matters more than perfection • Practical steps to improve health through nutrition • The mindset shifts that support long-term wellness and vitality Episode link: https://www.VeganVisibility.com/171-Axay-Shah

What if the reason you struggle with food has less to do with willpower and more to do with the foods you're eating?

In this eye-opening episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, host Kathleen Gage welcomes Amy Grespan for a candid conversation about food addiction, emotional eating, ultra-processed foods, healthy aging, and the power of whole food plant-based nutrition.

Amy shares her personal journey from growing up in an Italian family where food was deeply connected to love and community, to recognizing her own struggles with food addiction and ultimately transforming her health through education, lifestyle changes, and plant-based nutrition.

Throughout the conversation, Amy and Kathleen tackle important topics that affect millions of people, including why highly processed foods are designed to be addictive, how diet culture keeps people focused on the wrong metrics, and why true health is about far more than a number on the scale.

They also discuss the important distinction between vegan eating and whole food plant-based nutrition, the role movement plays in healthy aging, and why support and community are essential for creating lasting change.

Whether you're just beginning your health journey or looking for ways to strengthen your commitment to healthy living, you'll walk away with practical insights and actionable strategies you can implement immediately.

Topics discussed include:

• Food addiction and emotional eating • Ultra-processed foods and the "bliss point" • Whole food plant-based nutrition • Healthy aging and longevity • Movement and exercise at every age • The limitations of BMI and scale-focused thinking • Grocery shopping tips for healthier eating • Building sustainable habits that last

Amy's compassionate approach reminds us that lasting health is not about perfection. It's about making consistent choices that support greater energy, vitality, and quality of life.

Learn more at:

https://www.veganvisibility.com/170-Amy-Grespan

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share it with others who are looking to improve their health through whole food plant-based living.

What really happens behind the closed doors of slaughterhouses and factory farms?

In this unforgettable episode of the Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, hosted by Kathleen Gage, award-winning investigator and author Gail Eisnitz pulls back the curtain on one of the most hidden industries in America. As Chief Investigator for the Humane Farming Association, Gail has spent decades documenting cruelty inside slaughterhouses, pig farms, poultry facilities, dairy operations, and industrial farming systems most consumers never see.

This is not a surface-level conversation. Gail shares firsthand accounts of what she uncovered during undercover investigations, including the realities of slaughterhouse line speeds, animal suffering, worker trauma, and the enormous emotional toll the industry takes on both animals and humans.

The discussion explores why so much of this suffering remains hidden from public view and how government policies, industry pressure, and consumer disconnect have allowed these systems to continue operating largely out of sight. Gail also explains how her groundbreaking investigative work helped expose conditions inside slaughterhouses and contributed to increased national attention surrounding enforcement of humane slaughter laws.

Kathleen and Gail dive deep into:

• The difference between factory farms and slaughterhouses • What really happens inside industrial pig, poultry, and cattle operations • The psychological trauma experienced by slaughterhouse workers • Why "humane slaughter" remains highly controversial • The impact of extreme slaughter line speeds • How investigative journalism helped expose hidden cruelty • The role of the Humane Farming Association in advocating for change • Why awareness and education are critical to creating compassion • Gail's deeply personal journey chronicled in her memoir Out of Sight

Gail also opens up about living with a rare neurological disorder that went undiagnosed for decades while conducting some of the most emotionally difficult investigative work imaginable. Her story is one of extraordinary resilience, courage, and commitment to exposing suffering many people would rather ignore.

This episode is emotional, eye-opening, and deeply thought-provoking. Whether you are vegan, plant-based, curious about animal welfare, or simply wanting to better understand the hidden realities behind modern food systems, this conversation will leave a lasting impact.

Learn more about Gail Eisnitz and her work: Humane Farming Association

Listen to the full episode here: www.veganvisibility.com/169-Gail-Eisnitz

What if the key to aging well has less to do with genetics and more to do with the choices we make every single day?

In this episode of the Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, Kathleen Gage sits down with celebrity plant-based chef, longevity expert, and author Ron Russell for a conversation that goes far beyond diet trends and quick fixes. Together, they explore what it truly means to create a vibrant, energized life as we age.

Ron Russell has spent decades immersed in the world of plant-based living long before it became mainstream. As the former owner and executive chef of SunCafe Organic in Hollywood, he served healthy vegan cuisine to celebrities, athletes, wellness leaders, and everyday people looking to transform their health naturally. Over the years, he witnessed firsthand how food, movement, mindset, and daily habits can dramatically influence not only longevity, but quality of life.

In this episode, Ron shares his remarkable journey from becoming vegetarian more than 50 years ago to embracing a fully vegan lifestyle rooted in both compassion for animals and long-term health. He explains why so many chronic diseases are directly connected to inflammation, processed foods, stress, poor sleep, and lack of movement, while offering realistic strategies people can begin implementing immediately.

Kathleen and Ron discuss:

• Why longevity is about quality of life, not just lifespan • The role inflammation plays in aging and disease • How whole food, plant-based eating supports vitality and healthy aging • Simple ways to begin habit stacking for better health • Intermittent fasting and how Ron incorporates it into his lifestyle • Why movement throughout the day matters more than most people realize • The connection between gratitude, mindset, and physical well-being • How stress and anxiety silently impact overall health • Why strength training becomes increasingly important as we age • The truth about processed vegan foods and hidden sugars • Easy ways to prepare healthy plant-based meals without spending hours cooking • The anti-inflammatory power of leafy greens, blueberries, matcha tea, and fermented foods • Why healthy aging does not require perfection or extreme measures

Ron also shares fascinating stories from his years as a celebrity chef in Hollywood, including how many non-vegans completely changed their perception of plant-based food after dining at his restaurant.

This conversation is packed with practical insights, personal stories, and encouragement for anyone who wants to feel stronger, healthier, and more energized regardless of age.

Whether you are fully plant-based, simply curious about longevity, or looking for realistic ways to improve your health naturally, this episode will leave you inspired to rethink what is possible in the years ahead.

Connect with Ron Russell: https://longevityvisa.com

Follow Ron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityvisa/

Listen now at: www.VeganVisibility.com/168-Ron-Russell

What happens when a health crisis becomes the catalyst for a complete life transformation?

In this episode of the Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, Kathleen Gage sits down with holistic life coach Gabrielle Maylock for a powerful conversation about veganism, burnout recovery, intuition, mindfulness, and learning to reconnect with yourself.

Gabrielle shares her journey from once believing "vegans were crazy" to becoming fully vegan after struggling with digestive issues, anxiety, and burnout. Together, Kathleen and Gabrielle explore the connection between plant-based living, emotional well-being, neurodivergence, grounding practices, sobriety, and living with greater clarity and intention.

This episode is filled with thoughtful insights for anyone seeking healing, personal growth, and a deeper connection to themselves and the world around them.

https://VeganVisibility.com/167-Gabrielle-Maylock

At one point, Traci Elle was confined to a wheelchair, weighed close to 300 pounds, and was told she would never walk normally again. She was also living with 15 chronic health conditions that were impacting every part of her life.

Despite having followed a vegan lifestyle for years, her diet had shifted toward highly processed foods, leading to declining health and increased weight.

Everything changed after a breaking point.

In one moment, Traci made the decision to take her life back. Over the next 15 months, she released 160 pounds, regained her mobility, and reversed her chronic conditions without medications.

Today, she coaches others using the same practical, mindset-driven approach that helped her transform her life.

In this episode, we discuss:

● Why vegan does not automatically mean healthy

● How ultra processed foods impact cravings and behavior

● The connection between dopamine and food addiction

● Simple strategies to reduce temptation

● How to begin making changes, no matter your starting point

Learn more at: https://VeganVisibility.com/166-Traci-Elle-1

What if the reason you feel off isn't random… but a signal?

In this episode of Plant-Based Eating for Health, Kathleen Gage sits down with keynote speaker and mentor Michel van Amsterdam to explore a powerful idea: your body is constantly communicating with you—and most people aren't listening.

Michel's journey started in medicine, but everything changed after a life-shifting experience in India that led him toward a plant-based lifestyle and a deeper awareness of connection, communication, and trust.

This is not just a conversation about food.

It's about how you live. How you communicate. And how you reconnect to what actually matters.

In this episode, you'll discover: * Why your body often knows the truth before your mind does * How plant-based living can expand into a deeper awareness of life * The biggest mistakes people make in communication (and how to fix them) * A powerful question that can transform your relationships instantly * Simple ways to reduce stress and become more grounded in a chaotic world * Why your environment plays a bigger role than you think

If you've ever felt disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of what's next—this conversation will give you a new lens to understand what's really going on.

Connect with Michel van Amsterdam: https://michelvanamsterdam.com

Visit Kathleen Gage's website at https://www.veganvisibility.com

What does it really mean to live in alignment with your values?

In this episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, Kathleen Gage welcomes back vegan health coach and Plant Positive Journal creator Kate Galli for a powerful conversation on compassion, mindset, and intentional living.

Kate shares her journey from long-time vegetarian to committed vegan, explains the critical difference between vegan and plant-based lifestyles, and offers practical insight for anyone seeking greater health, clarity, and purpose.

Together, they explore:

• Vegan vs. plant-based: what you need to know • How alignment reduces internal conflict • Why compassion is a daily practice • The role mindset plays in lasting behavior change • How to meet people where they are without judgment • Simple habits that build emotional resilience • Why community is essential in a chaotic world

Whether you are vegan, plant-based, vegan-curious, or simply looking to live more intentionally, this conversation offers grounded wisdom you can apply immediately.

Subscribe for more conversations on plant-based living, health, mindset, and compassionate choices. https://veganvisibility.com/164-Kate-Galli

Writing a book that truly matters takes more than a good idea. It requires clarity, structure, ethical alignment, and an understanding of how stories shape behavior, culture, and values.

This episode explores what stands between meaningful ideas and books that actually reach readers. It looks at why so many important manuscripts stall, how ethical storytelling can influence health and compassion, and what it means to write books grounded in plant-based values and integrity.

The conversation examines publishing beyond mechanics, including visibility, messaging, and responsibility. It also addresses how books can challenge cultural norms, support justice and inclusion, and consider the world future generations will inherit.

This is a thoughtful discussion for authors, advocates, and creators who want their work to contribute to a healthier, more compassionate world.

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In this solo episode of Plant-Based Eating for Health, host Kathleen Gage reflects on how her vegan journey has evolved since first identifying as vegan in 2018 and why food was only the beginning.

Kathleen examines four books that deeply influenced her understanding of veganism as a broader ethical and social responsibility:

• Vegan Transformation by Dr. Angela Crawford • The Impactful Vegan by Robert Cheeke • Little Red Barns by Will Potter • Transfarmation by Leah Garcés

These works explore animal suffering alongside the often-overlooked human rights violations, environmental damage, and systemic exploitation tied to animal agriculture.

Kathleen also discusses how this expanded awareness led her to become more actively involved in advocacy, including joining the board of Blue Barn Farm and Sanctuary, producing The Funding Blueprint for Sanctuaries Summit hosted by Cheryl Moss, and supporting the mission of the Better Life for Animals podcast. The summit was sponsored by Better Life for Animals and WIZE and focused on helping animal sanctuaries build long-term, sustainable funding.

This episode invites listeners to consider what it means when veganism moves beyond diet into responsibility, education, and action.

https://www.veganvisibility.com/162-kathleen-gage

At just 15 years old, Jessica Faulds woke up one morning with one eye frozen in place. Weeks later, she received a diagnosis that came with a lifetime label: Multiple Sclerosis.

For the next 18 years, Jessica navigated relapses, mobility loss, vision loss, countless medical opinions, and a healthcare system that often dismisses women's symptoms. But through research, self-advocacy, movement, and nutrition — along with a stem cell transplant — Jessica eventually received a letter from her doctor stating she no longer needed to be monitored for MS.

In this powerful conversation, Jessica shares what MS really is, how dramatically symptoms can vary, and why lifestyle choices matter more than most people realize. She also talks about entering menopause at 27 as a side-effect of treatment and how she refused to accept "just live with it" as an answer.

Today, Jessica is a holistic nutrition coach, cycle instructor, writer, and speaker, helping others build resilience, confidence, and clarity in their own health journeys.

This episode is for anyone who's ever been told "there's nothing you can do."

Highlights include: • What multiple sclerosis actually does in the body • The emotional reality of diagnosis at age 15 • Why food, movement, and data-tracking mattered • What her stem cell transplant experience was really like • How women can advocate for better healthcare • The difference between vegan and plant-based eating • The power of choosing people who stay

www.veganvisibility.com/161-jessica-faulds

Most people are told their health problems are complicated. Dr. Frank Sabatino says they are not. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Frank breaks down how plant exclusive eating, fasting, and lifestyle changes can reverse years of inflammation, weight struggles, and chronic illness.

For nearly fifty years, Dr. Frank has guided thousands of people through plant exclusive healing and supervised fasting. His work combines science, lived experience, and a deep understanding of what the body needs to repair itself. He explains why so many people stay sick, how processed foods hijack the body, and why whole plant foods create real change at any age.

In this episode we talk about inflammation, oxidative stress, plant exclusive weight loss, water fasting safety, vegan junk food traps, food addiction patterns, and why Ahimsa and compassion belong in every discussion about health.

If you want more energy, better digestion, better sleep, improved weight, and a deeper sense of purpose in how you live, this is the episode to watch.

Full post: : https://veganvisibility.com/160-dr-frank-sabatino/

Chef Adina joins the Plant Based Eating for Health Podcast with a powerful message. Healthy, plant based cooking does not have to be complicated or expensive. As a global chef and author of Vegan Flavors of the World, she has spent more than a decade creating recipes that bring international flavor into everyday kitchens.

In this episode, she shares how her journey began with a casein allergy that pushed her to rethink every recipe she knew. We explore how to shop smarter, reduce food waste, and use simple staples like lentils, chickpeas, rice, and potatoes to create affordable meals that taste incredible. She also breaks down the difference between vegan and whole food plant based eating and why these terms matter if you want to feel your best.

If you want easy recipes, flavor inspiration, and practical strategies that help you eat well without spending more, this is the episode for you.

Full episode and links: www.VeganVisibility.com/159-Chef-Adina

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What happens when you commit to 75 days of no excuses, no shortcuts, and no one holding you accountable but yourself? Kathleen Gage shares her full experience completing the 75 Hard challenge while following a whole food, plant-based lifestyle.

At 71, Kathleen set out to rebuild her health, focus, and mental toughness. In the process, she discovered how powerful daily discipline can be. From two workouts a day to reading ten pages of nonfiction and drinking a gallon of water, the 75 Hard program became more than a challenge. It became a lifestyle reset.

In this episode, Kathleen opens up about how returning to a clean, plant-based way of eating helped her regain clarity, energy, and motivation. She discusses the books that inspired her, including Big Magic, Escape, and The Impactful Vegan, and shares why 75 Hard is not about punishment or perfection. It is about progress, accountability, and consistency.

You will hear how this challenge helped her rediscover her purpose, what she learned from reading ten books in 75 days, and why the simplest habits like a morning walk or a progress photo can lead to the biggest transformations.

Whether you are plant-based, vegan, or simply ready to push yourself mentally and physically, this episode will motivate you to raise your standards and create change that lasts.

In this episode:

What the 75 Hard program is and why it works
How a plant-based diet supports focus and energy
The importance of daily non-negotiables
How mental toughness builds confidence
Why aging with vitality begins with consistency

If you have been thinking about starting 75 Hard or want to get back on track with your health, this conversation will give you the clarity and motivation to begin.

www.veganvisibility.com/158-75-Hard

What if you could heal your body through simple, consistent habits?

Dr. Laura Marbas, a double board-certified physician in family and lifestyle medicine, shares how whole food plant-based eating can reverse chronic disease, balance hormones, and help you thrive at any age.

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Marbas explains her patient-first approach to lifestyle medicine, her nationwide telemedicine practice, and the mindset shifts that fuel real transformation. She also dives deep into menopause, sleep, supplements, and the daily habits that make lasting change possible.

You'll Discover

Why healing starts with habits, not willpower
How food can reverse chronic illness and reduce medications
The simple First Five morning routine
Why sleep health begins at sunrise
The supplements that support plant-based living
What it means to age with purpose and strength

www.veganvisibility.com/157-dr-laurie-marbas

What if your lowest moment became the very thing that set you free?

For years, Tim Kaufman lived in pain so deep it seemed impossible to escape. Diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that left his joints unstable and his body in constant agony, he turned to opioids, alcohol, and food to numb the hurt. At over 400 pounds, on more than 20 prescriptions, and barely able to tie his shoes, Tim thought his story was over.

Then one small moment of clarity changed everything. What began as a desperate search for relief led him to a radical truth: the body and mind have an incredible capacity to heal when given the right fuel, the right focus, and the right reason to live.

In this powerful episode of Plant Based Eating for Health, Kathleen Gage sits down with Tim to talk about his remarkable journey from addiction and hopelessness to completing triathlons, teaching others how to reclaim their health, and finding peace through a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. Together they explore the raw realities of recovery, the emotional weight of self-forgiveness, and how gratitude and purpose can turn pain into power.

Tim is the creator of FatManRants, a passionate advocate for sustainable change, and the author of Escape, a book that chronicles his path from self-destruction to self-discovery. His story is proof that transformation does not require perfection; it begins with one honest choice to try again.

You will learn:

● The erosion effect and how addiction slowly takes hold

● The mindset shift that begins real recovery

● Why gratitude became Tim's most powerful healing tool

● How food addiction mirrors substance addiction and how to break both cycles

● The first steps to rebuild your health and your hope

If you have ever felt stuck, lost, or beyond saving, do not miss this conversation. Change is available to anyone willing to start.

For more resources related to this episode, visit: https://veganvisibility.com/156-Tim-Kaufman

What happens when two vibrant women from different walks of life discover the power of plants at the same time? Magic.

In this inspiring episode of Plant Based Eating for Health, host @KathleenGage sits down with Paige Parsons Roache and Sherri Johnson, the dynamic duo behind Plant-Based in the Burbs. Paige, a communications pro and passionate advocate with Plant Based Treaty, and Sherri, a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and entrepreneur, share how curiosity led to transformation—and how compassion keeps them going.

They open up about food, fitness, and friendship, offering practical tips for anyone ready to feel better, live stronger, and eat with purpose. This conversation proves that plant-based living isn't about giving things up. It's about gaining vitality, clarity, and community.

Listen now at www.VeganVisibility.com/155-Paige-Sherri

At 91 years young, Betsy Bragg is living proof that plant-based living can transform your health and your future. Founder of Eat to Thrive and Real Kids Real Food, Betsy has spent decades teaching adults and children how to create lifelong healthy habits through whole, living foods.

In this inspiring conversation, Betsy shares her journey from struggling with weight and depression at 49 to becoming a vibrant wellness educator and advocate for future generations. Learn how her programs help eliminate childhood obesity, chronic disease, and malnutrition by teaching families to eat real, organic food and live with purpose.

Tune in as Betsy and host Kathleen Gage discuss the power of sprouts, the impact of mindful eating, and how one woman at 91 continues to shape the next generation of healthy, compassionate eaters.

Full post: www.VeganVisibility.com/155-Betsy-Bragg

Nearly 70% of women over 50 struggle with weight gain. Nancy Leeds Gribble, a plant based functional nutrition and lifestyle coach, helps women 50 plus ditch the diet cycle, reclaim confidence, and create a vibrant second half of life.

Her story began with compassion for animals, leading her from vegetarianism to veganism, and finally to a whole food plant based lifestyle. This shift gave her energy, stability, and a method she now teaches to others.

Listeners will discover:

How to move past junk food vegetarian habits into whole plant eating
The keys to breaking diet culture and learning sustainable maintenance skills
Why plant protein, creatine, and resistance training are game changers for midlife health
The power of flexibility and the 80 to 90 rule for lasting results
How Nancy’s 90 day one on one program is designed specifically for women over 50

Nancy’s philosophy is simple. It is never too late for a fresh start.

Full post at: www.VeganVisibility.com/153-Nancy-Leeds-Gribble

Victoria Moran has maintained a 60-pound weight loss for more than four decades through whole food, plant-based meals and compassionate choices. A vegan since 1983, she is the author of 14 books on well-being, a two-time guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, and the founder of the Main Street Vegan brand. Her podcast has been running for 13 years, and her academy has trained hundreds of vegan lifestyle coaches who have gone on to create nonprofits, open businesses, and influence the plant-based movement worldwide.

Her latest book, Age Like a Yogi, explores how yoga and Ayurveda can help us approach aging with vitality, joy, and peace. She emphasizes practical steps for wellness, from mindful eating rhythms to balancing energy in later life. Victoria also bridges the gap between health-first and ethics-first vegan perspectives, reminding us that compassionate foods can sustain both body and spirit.

For resources, books, and training, visit victoriamoran.com and mainstreetvegan.com.

Full post:

www.VeganVisibility.com/152-Victoria-Moran

Veganism in Japan is still confusing for many. Some link it to religion or see it as extreme, while nutrition teaching often equates protein with meat, calcium with cow’s milk, and omega-3s with fish. In this episode, host Kathleen Gage talks with Leonore, a certified vegan nutritionist from Germany who moved to Tokyo in 2014. Leonore describes the moment a cheese pizza became the turning point in her journey, how she moved past being a “pudding vegan,” and why she earned a vegan nutrition certification to support others.

You will learn practical strategies for thriving in Japan, from spotting hidden animal ingredients to shopping smart for tofu, vegetables, and fruits. Leonore also shares a simple three-step starter plan: keep a one-week food journal, veganize one favorite meal, and add more vegetables for balance. Health and advocacy go together, and this conversation shows how to build both.

Listen and share: www.veganvisibility.com/151-Leonore

Chronic inflammation is one of the biggest hidden threats to your health, fueling conditions like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, dementia, and even certain cancers. The good news is you have the power to fight back with the food on your plate. In this episode of the Plant Based Eating for Health Podcast, host Kathleen Gage sits down with Terri Chrisman, board-certified nutritionist with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, author, and founder of The Fabulous Health Show.

Terri shares her inspiring journey from vegetarianism to a fully plant-based lifestyle after losing her father to heart disease. She explains how animal products and processed foods trigger chronic inflammation and why whole plant foods—fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds—are the body’s best defense.

You’ll learn:

Why inflammation is the root cause of most chronic diseases
How plant-based eating reduces inflammation naturally
Simple, actionable steps to start lowering inflammation today
The difference between acute and chronic inflammation
Terri’s top strategies for lasting lifestyle transformation

If you’ve been told that inflammation and fatigue are just part of aging, this conversation will change your perspective. Whole food, plant-based eating can restore energy, reduce pain, and prevent disease, no matter your age.

Full post on how to discover how to reclaim your health with plants: www.VeganVisibility.com/150-Terri-Chrisman

Up to 97% of Americans lack at least one essential nutrient in their diet, and protein quality is often overlooked. On this episode of the Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, host Kathleen Gage talks with Anthony Boldin, founder of Live Complete, about why protein quality matters, the truth behind amino acid balance, and how his engineering background led to one of the highest plant-based protein match rates in the world.

Discover why not all protein is the same, how Anthony’s NutriMatch™ technology achieves a 96.2% match rate to human muscle amino acids, and why creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders—it’s critical for healthy aging, brain function, and energy.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Where do vegans get their protein?” this episode is packed with answers, insights, and inspiration for athletes, professionals, and anyone who wants to age strong with compassion for animals and the planet. Full post at:

www.veganvisibility.com/149-Anthony-Boldin

Discover the powerful truth about healthy eating for women over 60 with Molly Patrick, co-founder of Clean Food Dirty Girl. In this episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, hosted by Kathleen Gage, Molly reveals the real difference between vegan and whole food plant-based diets—and why it matters for your health, energy, and longevity.

You’ll learn how older women can thrive with a nutrient-dense lifestyle, why you can still eat vegan and be unhealthy, and how to make whole food plant-based eating simple, affordable, and delicious. Molly shares her top batch cooking tips, explains the role of minimally processed foods like tofu and tempeh, and offers strategies for overcoming cravings without feeling deprived.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to fine-tune your plant-based journey, this episode is packed with actionable advice on meal prep, setting healthy boundaries with non-vegan family members, and embracing aging with vitality.

Listen now and find out how to fuel your body, mind, and spirit at any age: www.veganvisibility.com/148-Molly-Patrick

What happens when a former bodybuilder, black belt, and top network marketing leader drops 90 pounds, reverses chronic pain, and thrives on a 95% raw vegan lifestyle—all after 60?

In this compelling episode of the Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, host Kathleen Gage sits down with John Solleder, a four-time top earner in the network marketing industry and a living example of how food choices can completely transform your life, energy, and success.

John shares how he went from fast food to raw food, how creatine supports his recovery and mental clarity, and why he believes clean eating is essential to personal and professional longevity. He also dives into his views on ethical veganism, the economic impact of meat consumption, and how his plant-based lifestyle has made him a better entrepreneur, father, and athlete.

Whether you're plant-curious, raw vegan, or seeking motivation to reclaim your health, John’s story proves it’s never too late to rebuild a strong, purposeful life.

Full post at: www.VeganVisibility.com/147-John-Solleder

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Only 1 in 10 Adults Eats Enough Fruits and Vegetables. Ellen Kanner Is Changing That

Why do so few people eat the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables? For award-winning author, vegan chef, and culinary instructor Ellen Kanner, this is more than a statistic. It is a wake-up call. On this episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health Podcast, hosted by Kathleen Gage, Ellen shares her journey into plant-based living and how food can nourish the body, mind, and spirit.

From giving up meat at a young age to writing celebrated cookbooks like Feeding the Hungry Ghost and Miami Vegan, Ellen offers practical insights on how to eat well without spending a fortune. She talks about food justice, flavor, affordability, and why beans and rice are more than a meal—they are a movement.

This episode explores:

Why food is the starting point for better health and ethical living
How cooking is one of the most empowering choices we can make
The truth about the cost of plant-based eating
Natural plant-based aphrodisiacs like nutmeg, arugula, and cashews
How to simplify healthy eating with pantry staples like beans, rice, and fresh vegetables
Why vegetables should be celebrated, not hidden

Ellen also talks about the gap between what people eat and what their bodies actually need. Her message is simple and powerful. Eating plant-based is not about restriction. It is about abundance, compassion, and joy.

Full post at: www.VeganVisibility.com/146-Ellen-Kanner

Did you know that over 70% of your immune system lives in your gut—and that your gut health may be the missing link to lasting weight loss, energy, and emotional balance?

In this episode of the Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, host Kathleen Gage sits down with Anu Simh, board-certified functional health coach and founder of Nine Arms of Wellness. Anu shares her science-backed, plant-based approach to transforming health from the inside out by focusing on the gut microbiome.

You’ll discover:

Why so many women over 40 struggle with gut-related symptoms
How gut health affects hormones, metabolism, and mental clarity
The role of fiber, fermented foods, and plant diversity in healing
What the Flourish from Within method can teach you about thriving

Whether you're tired of yo-yo dieting or navigating perimenopause, this episode delivers practical tools for sustainable wellness through gut-first living.

Listen now and reclaim your health from the inside out.

www.VeganVisibility.com/145-Anu-Simh

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What if the life you are chasing is not the life you truly want? In this episode of Plant Based Eating for Health, Kathleen Gage speaks with Joe Gagnon, elite endurance athlete, plant-based advocate, CEO, and author of Living Intentionally. Joe shares how he turned his life around by focusing on purpose, performance, and plant-based nutrition.

Once a high-powered executive climbing the corporate ladder, Joe found himself burned out, unhealthy, and unfulfilled. His wake-up call came when he realized he could not even run a mile. Today, he has logged more than 55,000 miles, completed six marathons on six continents in six days, and is preparing for the Badwater Ultramarathon. His transformation began with small, consistent changes and a commitment to intentional living.

In this episode, Joe reveals how adopting a plant-based lifestyle improved his energy, recovery, digestion, and overall vitality. He outlines the five pillars of a high-performance life: movement, mindset, nutrition, sleep, and community. These simple but powerful shifts helped him break free from living on autopilot and create a life of strength, clarity, and purpose.

You will learn:

Why plant-based nutrition became the key to Joe’s endurance and recovery
How to stop living by default and start living by design
The role of journaling, breathwork, and self-reflection in building resilience
How to take control of your 168 hours each week and align them with your goals
Practical steps to fuel your body and mind for long-term success

If you are looking to improve your health, build stamina, and live with more intention, this episode will show you how small actions can lead to powerful change.

Listen now and discover how Joe Gagnon used plant-based living to become one of the world’s most inspiring endurance athletes.

Full show notes and blog post: https://veganvisibility.com/144-joe-gagnon

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Over 90% of U.S. children aren’t eating enough vegetables, and the consequences are devastating.

I spoke with @MerylFury on the #PlantBasedEatingForHealth podcast, where we dug into the systemic issues behind childhood nutrition, issues that go far beyond the dinner plate.

Meryl brings decades of experience as a public health nurse and food justice advocate. We talked about how food deserts, ultra-processed school lunches, and marketing manipulation have normalized illness in kids. We also explored what real solutions look like, from SNAP reform and school policy to backyard gardens and local activism.

If you care about kids, health, or food equity, you won’t want to miss this powerful conversation. Meryl brings clarity, passion, and truth to a topic that impacts us all.

Listen here: www.veganvisibility.com/143-Meryl-Fury

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Each year, over 70 billion land animals are slaughtered for food. While the physical health and ethical implications of this are well-documented, what often goes unnoticed are the emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual shifts that occur when someone steps away from that system and embraces a fully vegan lifestyle.

Dr. Angela Crawford, clinical psychologist and longtime vegan, appeared on the Plant Based Eating for Health podcast to discuss her groundbreaking book, The Vegan Transformation. This book goes far beyond what’s on your plate. It offers insight into how living vegan creates a ripple effect through every area of a person’s life.

A Research-Based Exploration of Vegan Living

The Vegan Transformation is built on a solid foundation of research. Dr. Crawford collected surveys from over 345 vegans between April 2021 and April 2022 and conducted 75 in-depth interviews over the course of a year. Her findings highlight a powerful truth: going vegan is often a catalyst for profound personal transformation.

These transformations include:

Greater alignment between values and daily choices
Heightened compassion toward all sentient beings
A deeper sense of purpose and meaning
Emotional healing from past trauma
A stronger connection to a community of conscious, compassionate individuals

More Than a Diet — A Shift in Identity and Worldview

As someone who has lived a vegan lifestyle for several years, I’ve read many books on the plant-based movement. Most emphasize physical health benefits or animal ethics. But Dr. Crawford’s work stands apart. She takes readers on a journey that reveals how veganism touches the soul.

Whether it’s the sense of relief that comes from no longer contributing to animal suffering, or the joy of living in alignment with deeply held beliefs, The Vegan Transformation shows us that veganism is not just a diet — it’s a doorway to a more peaceful, meaningful life.

Full post: www.veganvisibility.com/142-dr-angela-crawford

What happens when one rescue dog opens your heart—and your eyes—to the truth behind animal agriculture? In this powerful episode of Plant Based Eating for Health, host Kathleen Gage welcomes longtime vegan, children’s book author, and animal advocate Cheryl Moss for an unforgettable conversation about compassion, change, and taking action.

Cheryl shares how adopting her beloved dog Ruby inspired a total lifestyle shift—from eating and wearing animals to founding the Better Life for Animals podcast, a show dedicated to the unsung heroes of animal sanctuaries.

Topics Covered:

Cheryl’s 20-year vegan journey sparked by love and loss
How sanctuaries provide more than shelter—they give animals a second chance
The story behind Cheryl’s three children’s books (Gabriel, Cluck, and Pickle the Pig)
Creative ways sanctuaries raise funds—and how you can help
Why she’s donating 100% of book proceeds to Mercy For Animals
How you can be a voice for animals without spending a dime

Full post: https://veganvisibility.com/141-Cheryl-Moss

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How can vegan entrepreneurs amplify their impact and grow their businesses? Sandra Nomoto joins Kathleen Gage on the Plant-Based Eating for Health Podcast to share her inspiring journey from PR professional to vegan marketing expert.

In this episode, Sandra discusses:

The evolution of her vegan-focused business.
How publishing Vegan Marketing Success Stories skyrocketed her visibility.
The role of AI in marketing and maintaining authenticity.
Tips for aspiring authors and entrepreneurs looking to make an impact.

Sandra’s insights provide actionable takeaways for plant-based entrepreneurs, authors, and advocates alike. If you're ready to elevate your visibility and contribute to the vegan movement, this episode is a must-watch.

Listen to the full episode here: www.VeganVisibility.com/140-Sandra-Nomoto

What does it take to truly transform your life—mind, body, and spirit? On this episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health Podcast, host Kathleen Gage welcomes Lindsey Van Wagner, wellness coach, yoga instructor, and author of Spirit Vigilante.

Lindsey’s journey is a testament to the power of raising awareness, shedding old patterns, and living with purpose. This inspiring conversation dives into Lindsey’s nine-year sobriety milestone, the foundation for her transformative work helping others create meaningful change. As the founder of a wellness studio in Maryland, Lindsey blends yoga, nutrition counseling, and community-focused gatherings to guide clients toward greater awareness and alignment with their goals.

Lindsey shares key insights from her book Spirit Vigilante, where she explores the importance of letting go of outdated beliefs and taking steps to uncover your authentic self. Her practical approach includes journaling, yoga, meditation, and small daily actions that lead to lasting transformation.

A plant-based lifestyle has been central to Lindsey’s journey, connecting food choices to spiritual and physical well-being. Her transition to veganism highlights the ethical and energetic benefits of plant-based living for both personal and global impact. Tune in to this episode for actionable strategies and profound insights into aligning your life with your purpose.

Transformation may not always be easy, but as Lindsey reminds us, it’s always worth it. Watch the episode now and start your journey toward a vibrant, purposeful life.

Full post at: www.VeganVisibility.com/139-Lindsey-Van-Wagner

What do a bulldog named Gus, a French dip sandwich, and a philosophy professor have in common? For Matt Halteman, author of Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan, these unexpected moments transformed his worldview and inspired his shift to veganism.

In this video, Matt Halteman shares how personal experiences and his background in philosophy led him to embrace a vegan lifestyle rooted in joy, compassion, and ethics.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:

How recognizing animals as individuals sparked Matt’s ethical awakening
The pivotal role of critical thinking and pacifist values in his journey
How plant-based eating became a joyful culinary adventure
Why veganism is about more than food, addressing broader issues like sustainability, worker rights, and animal welfare
How Matt reframes veganism as an opportunity for personal growth and systemic change

Why This Matters: Matt Halteman’s approach focuses on small, meaningful changes that align daily choices with values of compassion and kindness. His story invites reflection without judgment, offering a fresh perspective for anyone curious about vegan living.

Learn More: To dive deeper into Matt Halteman’s philosophy, check out his book Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan. It’s an engaging exploration of how veganism can enhance well-being and inspire positive change.

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Kathy Hester, celebrated cookbook author and plant-based cooking expert, brings a fresh perspective to plant-based cooking, blending creativity with practicality to transform everyday meals. On the Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, she captivated listeners with her expertise in using kitchen tools like slow cookers, Instant Pots, and the Ninja Creamy, proving that plant-based cooking can be both simple and exciting.

From Vegetarian Beginnings to Vegan Expertise

Kathy's journey into plant-based living began in 1983 when she became vegetarian for ethical reasons. At a time when tofu and tempeh were hard to find, Kathy honed her skills in crafting flavorful, wholesome meals at home. Years later, she transitioned to a vegan lifestyle, initially spurred by her cookbook project, which focused on veganizing traditional slow cooker recipes.

Simplifying Plant-Based Cooking with Versatile Appliances

During the podcast, Kathy addressed common fears about kitchen gadgets, particularly the Instant Pot. She emphasized the safety improvements of modern pressure cookers and shared tips for getting started. Kathy encouraged listeners to use tools like slow cookers, food processors, and blenders to simplify meal preparation, whether they’re creating hearty stews or quick sauces.

Full post: www.veganvisibility.com/137-Kathy-Hester

Discover how a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet can reverse type 2 diabetes, improve health, and transform lives! In this powerful episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health Podcast, host Kathleen Gage interviews physician assistant Lewis Bertus, who shares his inspiring journey of helping patients—including his own wife—overcome diabetes through nutrition and lifestyle changes.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The science behind reversing type 2 diabetes with plant-based eating
Why insulin resistance—not sugar—is the root cause of diabetes
Practical tips for adopting a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet
How food deserts and accessibility impact diabetes in marginalized communities
The surprising connection between diet and overall health, from inflammation to heart disease

Lewis also shares his personal and professional experiences, showing how plant-based nutrition not only improves health but also aligns with compassion for animals and sustainability.

Full post at: https://www.veganvisibility.com/136-Lewis-Burtus

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 80% of older adults in the United States have at least one chronic condition, and 50% have two or more. Many of these conditions—such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis—are linked to lifestyle factors, which means they can often be prevented or managed through diet and exercise. Angela Fischetti, a plant-based wellness advocate and fitness expert, is on a mission to help older adults overcome these challenges and live healthier, more vibrant lives.

A Journey Rooted in Compassion and Wellness

Angela’s journey toward a plant-based lifestyle began in 1987 after reading John Robbins’ Diet for a New America. Inspired by its call to action for health, animals, and the environment, she transitioned to veganism over the course of three years. Her decision was more than a dietary change—it was a complete lifestyle shift that aligned with her passion for empowering others to live well.

The Power of Movement at Any Age

Angela’s expertise lies in helping older adults build strength, improve mobility, and regain confidence through fitness. Her work focuses on resistance training, yoga, and personalized wellness plans, all designed to meet the unique needs of seniors. For Angela, fitness is more than exercise—it’s a tool for healing and self-discovery.

Challenging the Status Quo on Aging

Angela believes that many societal norms around aging—like accepting chronic disease as inevitable—need to be challenged. She encourages her clients to take control of their health through informed choices about diet, movement, and self-awareness.

More at: www.VeganVisibility.com/135-Angela-Fischetti

Americans consume over 60% of their calories from ultra-processed foods, according to a study published in The BMJ. Julie Davis, a former aerospace engineer, was once among them. Fueled by fast food, sugary coffees, and Coke floats, her diet left her feeling decades older than her age. She had no idea the profound impact her food choices were having on her health—until a series of eye-opening moments set her on a transformative journey.

A Diet of Fast Food and Fatigue

Julie’s health struggles began in her early 20s while working as an airplane refueler at an airport. Living on burgers, fries, and ice cream sodas, she found herself constantly fatigued despite her active lifestyle. “I was 21 years old but felt like I was 80,” Julie recalls. Hiking, a passion of hers, became a chore as she struggled to muster the energy for even short trails.

Years later, as a busy engineer, she attempted to shed extra pounds through fad diets and SlimFast shakes but found no lasting success. “I thought I was the unlucky sister, the one who was just big-boned,” Julie says. It wasn’t until 2008, when she stumbled upon Food Revolution by John Robbins at a vegan diner, that the pieces began to fall into place.

Opening Her Eyes to a New Way of Living

Robbins’ book introduced Julie to the environmental and ethical implications of food choices, sparking her curiosity to learn more. Over the years, she devoured resources like Jonathan Safran Foer’s Eating Animals, the documentary Forks Over Knives, and works by plant-based experts like Dr. Michael Greger and Dr. Joel Fuhrman.

Despite her growing knowledge, Julie didn’t fully commit to a plant-based lifestyle right away. It wasn’t until the COVID-19 pandemic that she decided to make a permanent change. Motivated by a desire to protect her family’s health, she transitioned from “80% vegan” to 100% plant-based, and the results were life-changing.

From Engineer to Plant-Based Health Coach

Julie’s transformation didn’t stop at her personal life. After leaving her engineering career to raise her children, she began exploring ways to turn her passion for plant-based living into a career. Returning to school, she earned a Master’s degree in lifestyle health sciences and coaching, equipping herself with the tools to help others achieve their health goals.

Today, Julie Davis Coaching focuses on women aged 40 and older, guiding them through a 12-week transition to plant-based eating. Her approach emphasizes gradual, sustainable changes, starting with simple habits like modifying breakfast and building a supportive environment. Full post at: https://www.veganvisibility.com/134-Julie-Davis

Dr. Carol Wroblewski, once approaching 300 pounds, has transformed her health journey into a mission to help others achieve sustainable wellness. As a guest on Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, hosted by Kathleen Gage, Dr. Wroblewski shares her inspiring shift from battling personal health struggles to guiding others through the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. Her story serves as a powerful reminder of how compassionate choices can lead to lasting health and resilience.

From Personal Challenge to Plant-Based Lifestyle Dr. Wroblewski’s journey toward health began in 2005, during a time of personal struggle. Her weight had reached nearly 300 pounds, and her doctor warned her that serious health complications would follow unless she made a change. Faced with this turning point, Dr. Wroblewski committed to losing weight naturally and sustainably. She first focused on removing sugar and limiting her meals to three structured, balanced servings each day. This approach helped her gradually release over 100 pounds—a weight loss she has maintained for nearly two decades.

Navigating Bariatric Care with a Plant-Based Perspective With years of experience counseling patients before and after bariatric surgery, Dr. Wroblewski has become a trusted resource in the field. Rather than undergoing surgery herself, she focused on addressing the emotional and mental aspects of weight loss with her patients. Her expertise helps individuals understand that true, lasting change often requires mental shifts alongside physical efforts. She also highlights the importance of sustainable, plant-based eating as a healthier alternative to processed foods and quick fixes.

Full post: www.VeganVisibility.com/133-Carol-Wroblewski

It’s not every day that you encounter someone who has devoted virtually their entire life to veganism. Charlotte Cressey, founder of The Vegan Paradigm Shift, embodies this commitment. Charlotte’s journey began at an incredibly young age, sparked by a loving connection with her family dog, Whimsy. At just three years old, she had a moment of realization that the animals on her plate were no different than her beloved pets. This early awareness set her on a lifelong path to advocate for animals, nature, and compassionate living.

By age twelve, Charlotte fully identified as vegan, a commitment born not just from her innate empathy but also from a deep and early understanding of ethical principles. Her journey to veganism was gradual, shaped by intense personal experiences and a natural inclination to question societal norms. Through The Vegan Paradigm Shift, Charlotte seeks to guide others toward that same transformation, one rooted in love, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to kindness.

A Spiritual Connection to Veganism

Charlotte’s vegan journey intertwines deeply with her spiritual path. Raised with a natural curiosity about the world beyond the physical, she felt a unique connection to both the animal kingdom and the spirit realm. “Life is not just this physical, tangible world,” she explains, describing how this early spiritual sensitivity developed into a profound sense of responsibility for all living beings. The vegan lifestyle, for Charlotte, is not merely a dietary choice but a holistic way of life that aligns body, mind, and spirit with the values of non-violence and universal love.

Exploring Eco-Feminism: Reclaiming Compassion for All Beings

Central to Charlotte’s philosophy is eco-feminism—a framework that examines the interconnected exploitation of women, animals, and nature. She explains that in many cultures, women and animals are both marginalized and objectified, often viewed as resources to be used rather than beings to be respected. Eco-feminism sheds light on how the language we use and the cultural norms we follow perpetuate these beliefs, and it seeks to reframe these relationships through a lens of respect and cooperation. Charlotte believes that the domination of animals and the environment is inherently tied to societal gender biases, and by recognizing these patterns, we can foster a more compassionate world.

Full post: https://veganvisibility.com/132-Charlotte-Cressey

Research shows that a whole food, plant-based diet combined with regular strength training can drastically improve overall health, from reducing inflammation to enhancing muscle recovery and longevity. Karina Inkster, a vegan fitness expert, embodies these beliefs and benefits. In a recent interview on the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, hosted by Kathleen Gage, Karina shared her inspiring journey as a vegan of 21 years, offering insights on fitness, aging, and how to thrive on a plant-based diet.

Karina's Early Vegan Journey: From 16 to 21 Years Strong Karina’s commitment to veganism began at the age of 16, driven by her desire to take a stand against animal cruelty. Her journey started even earlier, at 11, when she went vegetarian. Despite the lack of today’s resources like YouTube or social media, she educated herself by spending hours in libraries, and over time, she realized the deep connections between meat, dairy, and eggs. This led to her full transition to veganism. "Once I connected the dots, I went vegan immediately," Karina explained.

Navigating Trolls and Negative Comments as a Vegan With the rise of social media, Karina has encountered trolls and negative comments about veganism. Instead of letting these interactions drag her down, she has turned them into opportunities for education. "I engage with trolls for my own amusement and to educate others who may be reading," Karina shared. She knows she’s unlikely to change the minds of those actively trolling, but her focus is on the potential impact her responses might have on silent observers.

Her advice for others? Manage your expectations. If engaging with trolls negatively impacts your mental health, avoid it altogether. Instead, like Karina, use these encounters as fuel for content, whether blog posts or educational social media responses.

Authoring Vegan Books: A Passion Project Karina is not only a fitness expert but also a prolific author with five books to her name. Her favorite book, The Vegan Athlete, is the updated edition of her debut, Vegan Vitality. While some of her books came to life through her publisher’s requests, The Vegan Athlete is a passion project, focusing on scientific research and practical tips for vegan athletes.

For aspiring authors who feel overwhelmed by the idea of writing a full book, Karina’s advice is simple: start small. "A lot of people get stuck thinking they have to write a whole book all at once. But if you break it down, write one page a day, or a couple of pages a week, you’ll get there."

Full post at: www.veganvisibility.com/131-karina-inkster

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 a world where ethical living is becoming more critical than ever, Mitali Deypurkaystha, widely known as "The Vegan Publisher," is helping shape the narrative for vegan and plant-based entrepreneurs. As the founder of Tell Your Story Publishing and The Vegan Publisher, Mitali is on a mission to empower ethical business owners to share their impactful stories through books. Her work goes beyond publishing; it's about advocating for a better world by amplifying voices that promote sustainability, compassion, and health.

In her recent interview with host, Kathleen Gage, on the Plant-Based Eating for Health Podcast, Mitali shared her unique journey to veganism, how she built a thriving publishing business, and how AI is revolutionizing the industry. Her passion for storytelling and commitment to the vegan movement have made her a key figure in helping others tell their stories to drive change and inspire action.

The episode dives deep into Mitali’s personal transformation, beginning with an unexpected encounter that changed her views on animals, and ultimately led her down the path of veganism. It also explores the future of publishing, where Mitali has embraced AI technology to streamline book creation and enhance visibility for ethical entrepreneurs.

From her professional work as a publisher to her ethical stance as a vegan, Mitali's journey offers valuable insights for anyone looking to make an impact in the world through their story.

www.VeganVisibility.com/128-Mitali-Deypurkaystha

Bryan Bell, founder of Conscious Fitness, has transformed not only his physique but his entire approach to health, fitness, and nutrition. After years of inconsistent workouts and chronic back pain, Bryan found that traditional weightlifting at the gym just didn’t align with his mind-body philosophy. His discovery of bodyweight calisthenics workouts and plant-based nutrition changed everything, allowing him to build lean muscle, increase mobility, and release emotional stress.

From Struggle to Strength

Bryan’s journey started like many others—struggling with fluctuating fitness routines and poor dietary choices. After a trial of fruit and vegetable cleanses, he realized the immense benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet. Pairing this nutritional approach with bodyweight training, he saw incredible changes both physically and mentally. Bryan now helps others bypass the trial-and-error phase, offering coaching that integrates personalized bodyweight resistance training and a plant-based diet.

The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in Bryan’s approach. After initially adopting a vegetarian diet in 2012 and then transitioning to veganism, Bryan experienced the profound health benefits of plant-based eating. His philosophy emphasizes that by eating nutrient-dense, plant-based meals, people can fuel their bodies for strength, energy, and longevity.

A Holistic Approach to Fitness

Bryan’s fitness system is built on bodyweight resistance training, which he finds more accessible than traditional weightlifting. Whether at home or while traveling, Bryan’s approach doesn’t require expensive gym memberships or equipment, making it ideal for those with busy lifestyles. His workouts focus on functional movements, increasing strength and flexibility while promoting mental clarity and stress relief.

Coaching to Transform Lives

Through his one-on-one coaching, Bryan guides clients toward their fitness and health goals using personalized programs. His coaching extends beyond just physical fitness; it’s about creating sustainable lifestyle habits. With his experience, Bryan offers accountability, structure, and the tools to achieve real, lasting transformation.

Unlock Your Own Transformation Today

Whether your goal is to build strength, lose weight, or simply live a healthier, more balanced life, Bryan Bell’s Conscious Fitness can help you achieve that transformation. His holistic approach and dedication to helping others make him a trusted guide for those ready to commit to lasting health and wellness.

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Did you know that nearly 40% of adults worldwide are classified as overweight, and this figure is expected to rise to 50% in the next decade? This alarming trend highlights the need for a shift in how we approach health and nutrition.

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Frank Sabatino, a pioneer in the plant-based movement with over five decades of experience, on the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast. Dr. Sabatino shared invaluable insights into how a whole food, plant-based lifestyle can not only prevent but reverse chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.

What makes Dr. Sabatino’s approach truly impactful is his focus on compassionate, sustainable living. His philosophy extends beyond personal health—it's about making choices that benefit animals, the environment, and future generations. From his expertise in water fasting to his research-backed insights on weight loss, Dr. Sabatino provides a comprehensive look at how we can achieve long-term health and vitality.

If you're interested in learning more about how plant-based living can transform your health and contribute to a more compassionate world, I encourage you to listen to the full interview. You can tune in here: www.VeganVisibility.com/126-Dr-Frank-Sabatino.

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An Astonishing Fact: Diabetes Can Be Reversed

Did you know that Type II diabetes, a condition often thought to require lifelong medication, can actually be reversed through a plant-based diet? This incredible insight, along with many others, was shared by Peggy Kraus, an expert in reversing diabetes and promoting plant-based nutrition, on the Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, hosted by Kathleen Gage.

In this episode, Peggy dives deep into the power of plant-based eating and how it can transform lives. With a background in exercise physiology and plant-based nutrition, Peggy's mission is to help individuals reclaim their health by making smarter food choices.

A Leader in Reversing Diabetes Peggy Kraus has spent over 15 years working with individuals diagnosed with Type II diabetes, helping them regain control over their health without the use of excessive medication. Peggy’s work with the Wellness Foundation, where she interacted with plant-based pioneers such as Dr. Joel Fuhrman and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, solidified her passion for whole food, plant-based nutrition.

Her research and real-world experience have shown that people can successfully reverse Type II diabetes through dietary changes. Peggy firmly believes that Type II diabetes is not a lifelong sentence and that it’s possible to eliminate the need for medications through a shift to healthy, plant-based eating.

The Power of Plant-Based Eating for Health During the podcast episode, Peggy shared her own journey into plant-based living, which began in 2005. At the time, there were very few resources available for those looking to transition away from animal products. Peggy's experience working alongside top medical professionals in the plant-based world helped her realize the profound impact of this lifestyle on chronic diseases like diabetes.

According to Peggy, one of the most important things people can do to improve their health is to reduce or eliminate the consumption of animal products and processed foods. In doing so, they can prevent, and in many cases, reverse chronic conditions such as Type II diabetes.

Why Type II Diabetes is Reversible Type II diabetes is often seen as a progressive, lifelong condition requiring medication to manage. However, Peggy explained on the podcast that Type II diabetes is actually a diet-driven disease. By cutting out high-fat, processed foods and embracing a whole food, plant-based diet, individuals can eliminate excess fat from their muscle tissue, which helps to restore insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels.

Peggy detailed how she has seen people reverse their diabetes in just a matter of weeks by making these changes. She emphasized that with the right guidance and dedication, anyone can significantly improve their health and even eliminate the need for diabetes medications.

https://VeganVisibility.com/125-Peggy-Kraus

Episode Overview: I’m back! After a year-long hiatus, I’m excited to bring you a fresh episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast. In this episode, I share what’s been going on since I stepped away, how turning 70 has given me new perspectives, and why I’m more passionate than ever about podcasting. I’ll also give you a sneak peek into some amazing guests I have lined up and talk about the direction this show is heading, including a focus on business within the plant-based and vegan communities.

Plus, I’ll share why it’s important to avoid ultra-processed vegan foods and stick to whole, plant-based eating.

Key Topics I Cover:

My personal journey since the podcast went on hiatus, including my deep dive into the vegan movement and how hitting 70 has reshaped my life.

The evolution of the podcast—where it’s been, where I’m taking it, and the fresh content you can expect.

Upcoming guests like Dr. Frank Sabatino, Mitali the Vegan Publisher, Angela Fischetti, and many more.

How the podcast will now include a focus on business, in addition to health, within the vegan and plant-based communities. The dangers of ultra-processed vegan foods and why sticking to whole, plant-based meals is the best choice. How you can get involved in the show or recommend guests!

Upcoming Guests to Watch For:

Dr. Frank Sabatino – Host of the NHA Health Science Podcast and a pillar in the plant-based world.

Mitali the Vegan Publisher – A returning guest who helps plant-based authors thrive.

Angela Fischetti – An incredible wellness advocate and plant-based eater.

And more!

Resources I Mentioned: My free 7-Day Reboot to Plant-Based Eating Guide: This resource will help you kickstart your plant-based journey with ease. https://veganvisibility.com/7-day-reboot

The National Health Association: Check them out at https://HealthScience.org.

Sage Circle Alliance: Learn more about this wonderful organization at https://SageCircleAlliance.org.

How You Can Help:

Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review wherever you listen—Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, you name it!

If you’re interested in being a guest or recommending someone for the show, head to https:?/VeganVisibility.com to contact me.

Connect with me on social media—LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok—I’m everywhere and would love to hear from you!

What’s Next: Join me next Tuesday for another fantastic episode.

In a world filled with various dietary choices, the decision to embrace a vegan lifestyle is often more than just a change in what's on your plate; it's a profound transformation that touches every aspect of your life. For Camilla Clare Brinkworth, this transformation has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Camilla's journey to veganism began with a deep sense of compassion for animals and a growing awareness of the environmental impact of our dietary choices. She realized that choosing to be vegan was not just about what she was eating; it was about adopting a holistic philosophy that aligned with her values of kindness, sustainability, and overall well-being.

Chronic pain was a constant companion in Camilla's life until she decided to make the switch to a whole food plant-based diet. Within weeks of going vegan, she experienced a remarkable reduction in her pain levels, particularly in her neck, where she had been suffering from arthritis. The pain that had once been a daily burden gradually disappeared, leaving her with a newfound sense of freedom and vitality.

But the benefits of veganism didn't stop there. Camilla's mood improved significantly as she continued to incorporate more plant-based foods into her diet. She transitioned from being an unhappy individual to waking up every day with gratitude and joy. Her baseline became one of positivity, and she couldn't be happier with the transformation.

Today, Camilla Brinkworth is not only an advocate for veganism but also a living testament to its transformative power. She embraces a lifestyle that prioritizes non-cruelty to animals, environmental sustainability, and individual health. Her journey showcases the incredible potential for change that lies within each of us.

Camilla is also passionate about raising awareness of sustainable alternatives to traditional dietary choices, such as aji flower oil, which she believes can revolutionize the way we approach health and nutrition.

To learn more about Camilla's inspiring journey and her mission to promote compassionate living and sustainable choices, visit www.VeganVisibility.com/123-Camilla-Brinkworth.

The Power of Plant-Based Eating: Insights from My Conversation with Wanda Huberman

As the host of the "Plant-Based Eating for Health" podcast show, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Wanda Huberman, the Executive Director of the National Health Association (NHA).

Our conversation provided valuable insights into Wanda's personal journey, the mission of the NHA, and the upcoming 75th anniversary conference.

Wanda's Transformative Journey

Wanda shared how her journey began over three decades ago when she met her husband, who was already involved with the NHA. Through attending conferences, reading books, and engaging with experts, Wanda gradually transitioned from a conventional diet to vegetarianism and eventually embraced a fully plant-based lifestyle. Her motivation expanded beyond personal health to encompass compassion for animals and a desire to create a sustainable future.

Understanding Healthy Plant-Based Eating

Wanda and I delved into the topic of healthy plant-based eating, clarifying the confusion surrounding different terms associated with plant-based diets.

She emphasized the importance of a whole-food, minimally processed approach, focusing on nutrient-rich plant foods. Her daily meal choices include large chopped salads, smoothies packed with greens, and simple, yet flavorful, whole-food meals.

Wanda highlighted the simplicity and versatility of plant-based eating, making it accessible to everyone.

The Vision of the National Health Association

As the Executive Director of the NHA, Wanda expressed her vision for the organization. A primary goal is to reach a diverse audience and expand resources to educate and empower families on plant-based living.

The NHA strives to promote diversity, raise awareness about animal welfare, and address environmental concerns.

https://healthscience.org

Tickets for the Virtual Conference https://veganvisibility.com/NHA-75-vConf

Coach Tenny Minassiam was a featured expert on the "Plant-Based Eating for Health" podcast hosted by Kathleen Gage. During the episode, Coach Tenny shared her journey towards veganism and her work as a lifestyle coach, helping clients make the transition towards a plant-based diet. She discussed the ethical, environmental, and health reasons for adopting a plant-based lifestyle and debunked common misconceptions about animal agriculture.

Coach Tenny emphasized the importance of understanding macros and micros in maintaining a healthy plant-based diet and offered tips for making the transition less overwhelming. She highlighted the significance of community and support when making the switch towards a plant-based lifestyle, sharing how she started a vegan group in her local community. Additionally, they discussed the no SOS model, which stands for no salt, oil, or sugar, and how it can be beneficial for individuals who are focused on their health or have had health issues.

Coach Tenny also addressed the challenge of navigating relationships with family members who may not share the same dietary choices and advised setting boundaries while being open-minded and respectful. In terms of growing a business in the vegan space, Coach Tenny emphasized the importance of authenticity and finding one's community online.

Overall, making the switch to a plant-based diet can have numerous benefits for both individual health and the health of the planet. Coach Tenny's closing thoughts were to be open-minded when trying veganism, to be kind and compassionate to oneself and others, and to enjoy happy eating.

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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

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In this episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, I have the distinct pleasure of talking with Jason Demchoc, 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-Demchoc

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.

http://www.veganvisibility.com

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

When Shamiz Kachwalla experienced a serious health decline, doctors couldn’t figure out what was wrong with him. Pumping him full of meds, wanting to do surgery and basically searching for answers to what was causing Shamiz to lose weight, having as many as 30 plus bowel movements a day and getting sicker by the day, doctors were baffled.

After several months of not knowing what to do, Shamiz took matters into his own hands. Reading books, blogs, and articles, listening to podcasts and watching videos, Shamiz discovered that he could possibly heal himself by dramatically changing his eating protocol.

Not only did he begin the process of healing, he was also on a mission to share his story with anyone who needed to know the truth about ulcerative colitis.

In this episode, Shamiz shares the downward spiral his health took at an age when most young men have no reason to worry about their health. Find out why Shamiz is so passionate about sharing his message in order that others can take control of their own health.

Website: http://www.highcarbhealth.com/

As a certified vegan nutritionist, fitness trainer, yoga instructor and reiki master, Jessica Karwat has helped over 200 women transform their health and lives.

He has mastered the exact tools and techniques to help women get fit, thrive and learn how their beautiful bodies work by syncing their menstrual cycle, heal their relationship with food and reclaim their confidence.

Before she started her career as an online coach, Jessica had her own struggle for years. She dealt with hormonal acne that covered her face, neck and back. In addition, she had gut and digestive issues and struggled with a severe eating disorder.

Searching for a solution, Jessica because a certified vegan nutritionist and fitness trainer and entered the world of fitness. She quickly realized that this world burnt her out and her hormonal imbalances got worse, thereby triggering her eating disorder.

She realized that she was working against her body. This was the catalyst for her to work with her body with a focus on healing from the inside out.

In this episode, we explore how women can tune into their cycle and go deep into their own healing.

Many people believe that by the time they become seniors, they are destined to deal with aches and pains, inflammation, disease, and days filled with taking various types of medication.

Yet, there are those who have made it their life’s work to prove otherwise.

In today’s episode, Angela Fischetti, a whole foods plant exclusive/vegan physical fitness and yoga instructor and massage therapist, specializing in wellness for older adults, shares how virtually anyone who identifies as a “senior” can live a vibrant, health, whole life.

As a senior myself (just shy of turning 69), I found our conversation extremely enlightening, engaging and one I highly recommend others watch and listen to.

Angela began teaching seniors in her thirties, at a time when she embarked on her own tough healing journey. Three decades later, a senior herself, Angela combines years of experience and research with a unique combination of empathy and encouragement for older adults seeking a healthier lifestyle.

http://www.veganvisibility.com/111-angela-fischetti

Helena Rose Murphey is a professional product and food photographer based out of Bristol. She helps ethical businesses make joyful, story-telling visuals that tell their unique story. Her journey to running her own professional product photography business started in the content and editorial teams at Urban Outfitters and MADE.COM. She learned lifestyle and product photography firsthand on the job at Urban Outfitters, photographing bands, products, chefs, influencers - you name it, she captured it.

It was in this role she learned how to capture compelling product photos and importantly, the value of high-quality product photography from a commercial standpoint. Outside of photography, Helena spends time guiding yoga, practicing yoga, surfing, hiking and reading. More than anything, she loves to be with my family and friends, the people who fill up her cup.

Helena is the author of The Plant-Based Crohn's and Colitis Cookbook available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3Pe1On9

Helena Rose Murphey is a professional product and food photographer based out of Bristol. She helps ethical businesses make joyful, story-telling visuals that tell their unique story. Her journey to running her own professional product photography business started in the content and editorial teams at Urban Outfitters and MADE.COM. She learned lifestyle and product photography firsthand on the job at Urban Outfitters, photographing bands, products, chefs, influencers - you name it, she captured it.

It was in this role she learned how to capture compelling product photos and importantly, the value of high-quality product photography from a commercial standpoint. Outside of photography, Helena spends time guiding yoga, practicing yoga, surfing, hiking and reading. More than anything, she loves to be with my family and friends, the people who fill up her cup.

Helena is the author of The Plant-Based Crohn's and Colitis Cookbook available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3Pe1On9

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Helena Rose Murphey is a professional product and food photographer based out of Bristol. She helps ethical businesses make joyful, story-telling visuals that tell their unique story. Her journey to running her own professional product photography business started in the content and editorial teams at Urban Outfitters and MADE.COM. She learned lifestyle and product photography firsthand on the job at Urban Outfitters, photographing bands, products, chefs, influencers - you name it, she captured it.

It was in this role she learned how to capture compelling product photos and importantly, the value of high-quality product photography from a commercial standpoint. Outside of photography, Helena spends time guiding yoga, practicing yoga, surfing, hiking and reading. More than anything, she loves to be with my family and friends, the people who fill up her cup.

Helena is the author of The Plant-Based Crohn's and Colitis Cookbook available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3Pe1On9

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Helena Rose Murphey is a professional product and food photographer based out of Bristol. She helps ethical businesses make joyful, story-telling visuals that tell their unique story. Her journey to running her own professional product photography business started in the content and editorial teams at Urban Outfitters and MADE.COM. She learned lifestyle and product photography firsthand on the job at Urban Outfitters, photographing bands, products, chefs, influencers - you name it, she captured it.

It was in this role she learned how to capture compelling product photos and importantly, the value of high-quality product photography from a commercial standpoint. Outside of photography, Helena spends time guiding yoga, practicing yoga, surfing, hiking and reading. More than anything, she loves to be with my family and friends, the people who fill up her cup.

Helena is the author of The Plant-Based Crohn's and Colitis Cookbook available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3Pe1On9

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Classically trained chef, podcast host, plant-based certified, advocate for women’s health, and overcoming a battle with endometriosis only begins to describe Bailey Ruskus.

Bailey Ruskus, also known as Chef Bai, was classically trained at Le Cordon Bleu in San Francisco. Not one to leave any stone unturned, Chef Bai uses her culinary expertise to create rich flavors with clean, nourishing ingredients.

Chef Bai is an advocate for people with chronic health ailments, animal welfare and the environment. Her own plant-based journey started with her desire to heal her chronic pain from an 18-year battle with endometriosis after exhausting all other options.

She furthered her studies with a certification in plant-based nutrition from T Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and is a certified Health Coach from Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

Reaching the Masses

Bailey now hosts virtual cooking classes in her online membership, hosts corporate wellness programs around the globe, develops recipes for brands and works one on one with individuals and families looking to heal through food.

Last year she and her husband Steve taught over 20,000 people live in their corporate wellness program about the healing power of food. She cooks for, and coaches, top executives, professional athletes, and helps everyday people heal from chronic illness through good food, food knowledge and a healthy mindset.

Her podcast, The Plant Remedy, features interviews on plant-based living with world renowned chefs, doctors, entrepreneurs, environmentalists and more.

Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!, her first cookbook with over 70 recipes to kickstart your plant-based journey, became an #1 Amazon best-seller in 2021.

Cook. Heal. Go Vegan Book https://amzn.to/3Dp9kHO

Chef Bai Website http://www.chefbai.kitchen

Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!: A Delicious Guide to Plant-Based Cooking for Better Health and a Better World

Is it possible to drop your cholesterol rating in a matter of days… by as much as 50 points? Can the way you eat turn your health around in record time?

Rachael J. Brown is living proof that not only can you drop deadly cholesterol, but you can also reverse many other ailments.

Rachael J. Brown earned her plant-based nutrition certification and food and sustainability certification from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell.

After being diagnosed with high cholesterol in her late 20s, she discovered The China Study and started exploring the science of nutrition. After she ate a whole food, plant-based, no oil diet for just 17 days, her cholesterol dropped 50 points.

That was the beginning of her family’s journey from the standard American diet (SAD) to a whole-food, plant-based, no-oil (WFPBNO) lifestyle. A licensed practitioner of massage and the pain neutralization technique, Rachael is also a certified yoga and Pilates instructor and a spiritual director.

http://www.forforkssakebook.com

Debbie Adler is a plant-based chef and the author of the newly released book, The Mediterranean Plate. She is the award-winning cookbook author of the critically acclaimed Sweet, Savory & Free: Insanely Delicious Plant-Based Recipes without any of the Top 8 Food Allergens, and Sweet Debbie’s Organic Treats: Allergy-free & Vegan Recipes from the Famous Los Angeles Bakery.

During this episode we dig deep into health, to diet or not to diet, shopping on a budget, family-friendly meals and more.

Debbie is a plant-based cooking and baking instructor and her popular online courses Plant Powerful Life GPS, Quintessential Health 360° and The Complete Plant Powerful Weight Loss System have been taken by hundreds of students worldwide.

Debbie has been interviewed on NBC’s Nightly News, ABC-7’s Eyewitness News, CBS Los Angeles and the national superstation WGN.

Debbie has been featured in the Los Angeles Times and on NPR’s radio show Here and Now. Her recipes have been published in national publications such as Pilates Style Magazine, Naked Food Magazine, Allergic Living, Living Without, Simply Gluten-Free, Delight Gluten-Free, Ventura Blvd, and Low Sugar Living, as well as on popular websites and blogs such as Cosmopolitan, One Green Planet, The Kitchn, Chic Vegan, Austin Food Magazine, and Self.

More on Debbie Adler

https://www.debbieadler.tv/

https://www.instagram.com/plant.based.debbie.adler/

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The health of men, women and children is beyond the tipping point. With disease on the rise, childhood obesity at an all-time high, and families left wondering how to turn things around, Karen Ranzi is committed to raising awareness about the life-changing benefits of a healthy, plant-based lifestyle for women, children and families.

Karen has been a vegan health coach since 1998. She is an award-winning author, internationally acclaimed speaker, founder of the online 100-hour Vegan Certification Course for aspiring vegan health coaches, raw food chef, and a speech and language pathologist for 43 years.

Karen’s health coaching specializes in helping women with weight, hormonal and gut issues, raising the healthiest vegan children, and healing and preventing autism.

Receive Karen’s gift of Fun Raw Food Finger Foods http://superhealthychildren.com. A great gift for everyone, even adult kids!

Certification, books, and lots of great information at www.feelfabulouswithfood.com

The health of men, women and children is beyond the tipping point. With disease on the rise, childhood obesity at an all-time high, and families left wondering how to turn things around, Karen Ranzi is committed to raising awareness about the life-changing benefits of a healthy, plant-based lifestyle for women, children and families.

Karen has been a vegan health coach since 1998. She is an award-winning author, internationally acclaimed speaker, founder of the online 100-hour Vegan Certification Course for aspiring vegan health coaches, raw food chef, and a speech and language pathologist for 43 years.

Karen’s health coaching specializes in helping women with weight, hormonal and gut issues, raising the healthiest vegan children, and healing and preventing autism.

Receive Karen’s gift of Fun Raw Food Finger Foods http://superhealthychildren.com. A great gift for everyone, even adult kids!

Certification, books, and lots of great information at www.feelfabulouswithfood.com

With childhood obesity, disease, depression and anxiety on the rise, two women are leading the charge to not only raise awareness about the problems and the solutions, and they are also expanding global awareness about what families can do starting today.

Carrie Bruno and Meryl Fury are on a mission to get children healthy with their program, 6 Million Seeds and www.PBNM.org

With childhood obesity, disease, depression and anxiety on the rise, two women are leading the charge to not only raise awareness about the problems and the solutions, and they are also expanding global awareness about what families can do starting today.

Carrie Bruno and Meryl Fury are on a mission to get children healthy with their program, 6 Million Seeds and www.PBNM.org

What started as a cancer diagnosis for Tyshawn Bryant’s mother turned into his life’s work.

After nursing his mother back to health, Tyshawn found his calling… creating Green Regimen, a Health and Fitness company that develops natural, organic, plant-based products for Optimal Health.

Tyshawn, and his team, have traveled the world in pursuit of identifying the finest and most effective organic ingredients because your health is our priority.

With over 20 years in the Health & Nutrition industry as a certified nutritionist and expert personal trainer, Tyshawn is more committed than ever to “meet people where they are at” in the pursuit of helping them obtain optimal health.

His life’s work is to help all people achieve optimal health through leading healthy lifestyles.

Green Regime was Voted #1 Plant-Based Formula & #1 Best Protein without Stevia by Men’s Health. Green Regime was featured on CNN’s

Green Regime was also featured on CNN and CBS News, Dr. Sanjay Gupta Special Edition Report.

http://www.greenregimen.com

What started as a cancer diagnosis for Tyshawn Bryant’s mother turned into his life’s work.

After nursing his mother back to health, Tyshawn found his calling… creating Green Regimen, a Health and Fitness company that develops natural, organic, plant-based products for Optimal Health.

Tyshawn, and his team, have traveled the world in pursuit of identifying the finest and most effective organic ingredients because your health is our priority.

With over 20 years in the Health & Nutrition industry as a certified nutritionist and expert personal trainer, Tyshawn is more committed than ever to “meet people where they are at” in the pursuit of helping them obtain optimal health.

His life’s work is to help all people achieve optimal health through leading healthy lifestyles.

Green Regime was Voted #1 Plant-Based Formula & #1 Best Protein without Stevia by Men’s Health. Green Regime was featured on CNN’s

Green Regime was also featured on CNN and CBS News, Dr. Sanjay Gupta Special Edition Report.

http://www.greenregimen.com

What started as a simple tweet, turned into an episode on the Plant Based Eating for Health Show with Dr. Matthew Nagra.

The response to the tweet was incredible, and obviously hit a nerve with thousands of men and women around the globe.

“Why is it that no one seems to bat an eye when a parent feed their kids unhealthy, garbage fast food, but the minute they say, "I'm raising my children on a healthy, whole food, plant-based diet" people scream child abuse? Really?? Have u checked stats on disease & obesity 4 kids?”

Based on the responses the tweet received, I put out a request to my Twitter followers for a medical professional who advocates for children eating a healthy, plant-based diet.

Within minutes I received a message from Dr. Nagra, who had been referred to me from my friend and colleague, Sandra Nomoto.

Sandra is the author of the newly released book, Vegan Marketing Success Stories.

Connections Matter

One thing about the vegan community is people know people. Based on the recommendation by Sandra, followed by watching a previous interview Dr. Nagra did about the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle for children, I just knew I had to have him on the show.

Dr. Nagra grew up in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. From a young age he struggled with multiple health issues such asthma, allergies, and weight management.

It wasn’t until taking control of his own health and transitioning to a plant-based diet that Dr. Nagra noticed significant improvements, which were ultimately the catalyst for the career he chose. His mission is to help others do the same.

What started as a simple tweet, turned into an episode on the Plant Based Eating for Health Show with Dr. Matthew Nagra.

The response to the tweet was incredible, and obviously hit a nerve with thousands of men and women around the globe.

“Why is it that no one seems to bat an eye when a parent feed their kids unhealthy, garbage fast food, but the minute they say, "I'm raising my children on a healthy, whole food, plant-based diet" people scream child abuse? Really?? Have u checked stats on disease & obesity 4 kids?”

Based on the responses the tweet received, I put out a request to my Twitter followers for a medical professional who advocates for children eating a healthy, plant-based diet.

Within minutes I received a message from Dr. Nagra, who had been referred to me from my friend and colleague, Sandra Nomoto.

Sandra is the author of the newly released book, Vegan Marketing Success Stories.

Connections Matter

One thing about the vegan community is people know people. Based on the recommendation by Sandra, followed by watching a previous interview Dr. Nagra did about the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle for children, I just knew I had to have him on the show.

Dr. Nagra grew up in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. From a young age he struggled with multiple health issues such asthma, allergies, and weight management.

It wasn’t until taking control of his own health and transitioning to a plant-based diet that Dr. Nagra noticed significant improvements, which were ultimately the catalyst for the career he chose. His mission is to help others do the same.

Do you feel like you’ve tried every diet imaginable and yet, nothing worked? Frustrated with feeling tired and sluggish?

Ready to give healthy eating a try, without putting a time limit on your efforts?

If you answered “YES!” to these questions, you are in for a great experience with Coach Maxime.

Coach Maxime is the CEO and Founder of Fit Vegan Coaching.

Fit Vegan Coaching has helped over 500 vegans from 20 different countries completely transform their health and bodies on a whole food plant-based lifestyle.

Coach Maxime an ex-triathlete, bodybuilder, powerlifter, and international model who has been vegan for over nine years.

Coach Maxime is on a mission to help the world get lean, thrive, and disease proof their bodies as he’s seen up close the effect that chronic disease can have on one’s life.

More than a health coach, Maxime considers himself a Mindset Architect as he understands that all fundamental change stems from the mind and in order to have a successful health and body transformation, the mind must be re-built.

Discover how to transition to a healthy plant-based/vegan lifestyle. One that gives you the kind of vibrancy and health you may have given up on.

Obesity, cancer, and high blood pressure were only a few of the conditions Linda Middlesworth was living with when a chance meeting with a neighbor she barely knew would change Linda’s life forever.

At the age of 44, Linda had grown accustomed to not feeling well. Not sure where to turn for help, she confided in her new friend while walking their dogs at a local park.

“Check out Dr. McDougall’s work,” her friend advised.

Eager to feel better, Linda picked up a copy of The McDougall Plan: 12 Days to Dynamic Health.

Immersing herself in the book, Linda took the information to heart. Within a few days of implementing Dr. McDougall’s information, Linda began to feel better.

The first to admit she was 100% on target, once she adhered to Dr. McDougall’s protocol she lost 50 pounds, reversed her high blood pressure and cancer, and had a completely new lease on life.

Fast forward 34 years. Linda Middlesworth is a force to be reckoned with. Her passion for the vegan lifestyle goes beyond her own health. She is a vegan mentor and very committed to animal advocacy.

V-Dog is Born

Realizing dogs were being subjected to a decline in their health due to the poor quality of most off the shelf dog brands, Linda and her late husband knew there had to be a better way to feed dogs.

In 2005, their dream became a reality and v-dog was born. V-dog was the first vegan dog food company in the USA and remains a family owned, vegan business to this very day. www.v-dog.com

No Stone Unturned

An in-demand vegan lifestylist, Linda keeps busy speaking and lecturing at schools, universities, churches, state agencies, and libraries as well as appearing on podcast shows.

In addition, she teaches step, body sculpting, and Pilates at California Family Fitness and is a Personal Trainer.

Her personal mission is to help people regain their health and well-being through nutrition education and by showing them how to lead a lifestyle of compassion to promote both healthful eating and animal advocacy.

Before the shutdowns from the pandemic, Linda could often be seen leading a group of shoppers on grocery store tours to help them identify and make healthful eating choices.

As a vegan mentor, Linda is committed to helping her clients transition to a vegan lifestyle. This means, no matter where they are on the path to wellness, she helps them make healthy, plant-based food choices.

Linda supplies her clients with recipes and informational books from Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. John McDougall, Rip Esselstyn, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Dr. Michael Greger, and Dr. T. Colin Campbell.

Linda is also an instructor for Cancer Project: Food for Life Classes showing Cancer Prevention and Survival, Heart Disease Prevention, Diabetes Prevention, Weight Loss.

She uses the materials and educational information provided by the non-profit organization: Physicians Committee for Responsible (PCRM)

http://www.veganmentor.com

When I began Plant Based Eating for Health Podcast show, little did I know where my journey would take me.

Join me as I pull back the curtain on my progression from a plant-based eater, who vowed to never identify as a vegan, to now hosting two shows; this one, and Vegan Visibility Podcast show.

Going further into the plant-based lifestyle, I'm finding it to be one of the most spectacular experiences of my life.

What started as an experiment for my health, turned into becoming a voice for the voiceless, a concerned citizen for the Climate Crisis and a woman in her late sixties more committed to health than ever before.

Visit http://www.VeganVisibility.com

Over the past decade, there has been a marked decline in the health of our children as well as an increase in obesity.

According to the CDC, in 2018, the prevalence of obesity was 19.3% (14.4 million) children and adolescents. As well, obesity percentages increase with age and race. It’s well documented that obesity puts anyone at a much higher risk for highly preventable diseases.

Children are innocent victims with the prevalence of profits over people initiatives by the food industry.

With food manufacturers continuing to produce unhealthy choices for consumers, this has had a major trickle-down impact on the overall school lunch programs throughout the United States.

While many parents are not even aware of how unhealthy the school food programs actually are, one woman who is on a mission to change the way children are fed in schools is Maria Solanki.

Trying a number of ways to have an impact, including completing a 500-page charter school application that took years to completed due to the complexity of the research involved, Maria turned the denial of the application as fuel for her life’s work; improve the food selections within the school system in her area.

From a concerned mother to a political candidate, Maria is merely scratching the surface of the changes she plans to be a part of through her political platform. http://www.mariaforstudents.com

Disrupting the food industry, one nugget at a time, Nowadays is re-defining what cravings for junk foods are all about. Fried junk foods are often thought of as guilty pleasures, but healthier options don’t usually quite scratch that itch to indulge.

At Nowadays, co-founder and CEO, Max Elder, doesn’t think cravings should come with a side of guilt. Nor should food damage your body or the planet to be delicious.

Nowadays, a venture-backed food tech startup making Plant-Based meats, with only a few simple ingredients and an unparalleled nutritional profile, is fast becoming a favorite of those who want a healthier option to current food choices.

Nuggets Lead the Way

Nowadays’ flagship product, tasty Plant-Based nuggets, made with a handful of simple ingredients, is overwhelmingly approved by the harshest food critics, children.

Nuggets are the perfect category for Nowadays. According to Elder, nuggets is about an $8 billion category in the United States.

With health in mind, the Nowadays nuggets have seven simple ingredients. Hands down, it has the cleanest ingredient list and the best nutritional profile of any nugget on the market; Plant-Based or animal-based.

Unlike many Plant-Based foods, the ingredients the Nowadays nuggets are easy to recognize and pronounce; organic, non-GMO yellow peas grown by US farmers; yeast and mushroom extracts for a distinct meaty flavor; whole wheat for a wholesome and crunchy breading; maple fiber to replace eggs; and a bit of sunflower oil for both golden color and fried crunchiness.

To learn more, visit http://www.eatnowadays.com

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Year after year, the number one resolution for men and women around the globe is to get healthy.

Eat better, exercise, get more sleep, get in top physical shape, and feel better are often the outcomes they seek. The details may vary, but the desired outcome is the same; get healthy.

Yet, within a short period of time, most people have abandoned their “this time I will do it” resolutions.

Quickly Abandoned

By February 1st, most people in the United States give up on their resolutions.

A new poll of 2,000 Americans found that it takes just 32 days for the average person to finally break their resolution (s) — but 68% report giving up their resolutions even sooner than that.

Discover how to stick with your health goals.

http://www.veganvisibility.com

Steve Q. Wiltshire has made fitness, health & mindset a priority for 3 decades! Shortly after winning the Mr. Oregon Body Building Competition, Steve developed an autoimmune disease that originated from a serious gut complication that almost ruined his health. Most everything Steve learned from experts, radical meal plans and harsh chemicals in supplements compromised his gut health.

18 months after being diagnosed, Steve healed himself by following the philosophy and wellness practices taught by the Hypocrites Institute in Southern Florida.

Through Steve’s journey, he has developed a process that has led him to assisting thousands of people how to reclaim their health & power! Steve is a Keynote Speaker, Author and Mindset Coach and the founder of Body Temple Health & Wellness.

More information https://bodytemplellc.com/

Complimentary 15-Day Kickstart Detox Plan www.BodyTempleKickstart.com

Dr. Egypt is a Plant-based Holistic Medical Doctor and Naturopathic physician. She is also a long-term advocate of veganism, and the power of plant-based living to deeply heal, and transform our consciousness.

She is a vegan for ethical as well as health reasons. And through her clinical practice, she has personally witnessed the power of this lifestyle in hundreds of clients.

She is also a multi-passionate creative and poet. Believing in the power of creative expression and sacred self-care to align us, and bring more harmony to life.

On a personal note, she's a minimalist, unschooling mama, and spiritual explorer. In addition to diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes she believes that slow living, high vibration living movement, space, sound, intention, and earth-based healing practices.

Are all-powerful healing tools. Her mission is to empower people with simple practices o to live healthier, calmer, and more compassionate lives. That benefits themselves, their communities, and other earth beings.

https://manifestingalchemy.com/

What can your DNA reveal about what’s healthy for your particular body chemistry. Ellie Busby digs deep into the DNA and genes as they pertain to one’s health. Ellie is a Registered Nutritionist (MSc, mBANT), expert in Nutrigenomics and vegan for more than 10 years. Her mission is make sure you're getting everything you need from your plant-based diet to achieve your goals and inspire others to eat more plants.

http://www.vojo.health

Low key by nature, TikTok mom, turned vegan mom influencer, Natasha Callahan has been shamed beyond her wildest dreams for simply sharing she is raising her infant daughter on a meat and dairy free diet. In other words, as a vegan.

One video blew up and the shamers were relentless. With everything from "Call child protectives services," to "It's just wrong," Natahsa, whose TikTok handle is @tasjrose, is taking it all in stride.

Natasha regularly posts fun and light-hearted TikTok videos, has found a great following who love what she's doing. On the flip side, there are those who would rather see her deal with child services than ever put up another TikTok video.

Curious by nature, Natasha heavily researches what's best for her baby's diet.

Feeding different types of plant based foods for each meal, Natasha will not be detered on her commitment to raise a healthy, meat and dairy free baby.

She can be found on TikTok at @tasjrose

There is confusion of what the difference between plant based and vegan is. And.. which is best. During this episode, I discuss the difference, including the fact that veganism is not a diet, but rather a philosophy and way of life.

http://www.veganvisibility.com

For most plant based & vegan lifestylists, there are a few books and films that impacted them early in their journey to this life. In this episode, I share several and then drill down to my top three for a newbie.

Includes Eat to Live, How Not to Die and What the Health.

Check out the full blog post at http://www.plantbasedeatingforhealth.com/veganbooks

Having grown up in the heart of cheese country, Kristi Davis watched her weight get to a very unhealthy 300 plus pounds. Kristi battled obesity most of her life, trying any number of diets. It wasn’t until she gave up all meat and dairy that her weight dramatically changed as well as her state of mind. Now a mindset coach, Kristi Davis has an amazing story of redemption.

As a mom, wife, business owner and survivor, Kristi is doing all she can to share her insights on how to shift one’s mindset to go from a life of desperation to one of inspiration.

http://www.redeemedcoaching.com

What started as a simple podcast interview, turned into a deep friendship and aligned business partnership working on a faith-based commitment to the health of mind, body and soul for those they work with.

Sersie Blue and Gigi Carter are on a mission to heal as many people as possible with an eating protocol that comes directly out of Bible teachings.

The Daniel Fast is likely one of the purest ways to eat and live.

https://danielfasttohealthyliving.com/

Anthony Cotter knows what it’s like to be at the bottom of the barrel, without a roof over his head, to turning his life around through conscious choices including giving up drugs and alcohol, becoming vegan and starting a company called Whole Life Goals.

Whole Life Goals is about connecting certified professionals to people seeking to increase their health, wealth and happiness.

http://www.wholelifegoals.com

If you are not one who frequents TikTok, this post may not make sense. However, if you’ve been on TikTok for any length of time, you know it can be like going into the Twilight Zone.

It was actually during a recent visit to TikTok that I was compelled to write this post and release the most current episode on the Plant Based Eating for Health podcast show.

Let me preface by saying that TikTok is a great way to unwind at the end of the day and watch funny animal videos, heartwarming rescue videos, vegan recipe videos, and success journeys of people turning their lives around.

It’s a harmless way, so I thought, to enjoy the perspective of men and women around the globe.

Yet, every so often, a video pops up that you have to wonder, “What is the person thinking?”

Granted, the question, in and of itself is judgmental, but as humans, we do tend to judge. Not many people escape the clutches of judgement. Some more than others.

On this particular occasion, a video came in my thread of a woman who was morbidly, morbidly obese, sitting in front of dozens of cheeseburgers, tacos, fries, cupcakes, and several large plastic cups of soda.

Now please know, this is not at all about fat shaming… at all. However, it is about questioning why someone would find it necessary to prop themselves up in front of the camera to literally stuff their face with untold amounts of unhealthy food.

You can well imagine the comments people left about her gluttonous ways, to which her canned response was, “I feel great, and I am healthy.”

Likely neither are true, but she stands by her statement.

Sadly, young people are being influenced by these types of videos. Currently, there is a major health crisis going on. One that began long before the pandemic and shutdowns.

There has been an increase in virtually every type of disease, obesity is an epidemic unto itself, contributing to many preventable diseases.

Check out the full episode for more insights.

Visit http://www.veganvisibility.com

With a passion for cooking, veganism and travel, Kathy Davis has successfully combined all three. A digital nomad, who is the author of three popular vegan, plant-based cookbooks, Kathy and her husband have been living in a 5th wheeler, traveling the United States for over three years.

Realizing that budget was important, Kathy Davis has successfully figured out how to eat healthy, while staying on a budget.

Learn more about Kathy, her books, and her lifestyle at... http://www.veginspired.com

Geoff Palmer, CEO and Founder of Clean Machine® a 100% Plant-Based Fitness Nutritional an all-natural sports nutrition company, has over 30 years of experience in the natural foods and supplements industry. Geoff is on a mission to help people heal their health one step at a time.

Recognized by Plant Based News as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Vegans, Geoff believes everyone can live a more vibrant life through food and exercise.

Geoff has been a vegan for nearly 40 years and is committed to raising awareness about the connection between what we consume and our state of mind, body, and soul.

His vegan journey began in 1985, long before it was a “thing.” Most people had no idea what being vegan meant, but to Geoff it was about kindness to the animals, reversing disease that ran rampant throughout his family and getting control of his depression.

After losing his father to alcohol, his mother to multiple sclerosis and his brother to schizophrenia, his family unit had fallen apart.

This resulted in severe chronic depression leading to suicidal depression.

After attempting suicide twice, Geoff realized he needed to take control of his emotions, but how to do so was a mystery.

In this episode, find out what Geoff did that absolutely turned his life around.

http://www.cleanmachineonline.com

https://www.instagram.com/cleanmachinefit/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-palmer-%E2%93%A5-1b78565/

After turning vegan in 2016, cooking healthy meals to lose weight in a busy life was a puzzle Claudia Kaldenbach could not figure out. But figure it out she did. Now on a mission to help vegan women in menopause lose weight, Claudia loves help them feel happier, have more energy and confidence through the power of a whole food, plant-based diet.

https://www.eatforchangechallenge.com/

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There’s a new breed of leader who goes beyond the surface level of leadership. These are the men and women who do more than give lip service to their roles and responsibilities of leadership. They truly walk the talk of combining mind, body, and soul in all they do.

One such leader is vegan fitness coach, Gabriel Zhanay, found of Vegan Fitness Redefined.

Vegan Fitness Redefined was created with the mission of helping serious thinking vegans simplify fitness and thrive in their lives while enjoying the process.

Gabriel is a firm believer that when one lays the foundation of health they have clearer thinking, function at a higher level, and make better decision.

According to Gabriel, gaining more knowledge is not the answer. It’s the application of the knowledge that determines one’s success.

https://veganfitnessredefined.com

There are those who use the slightest reason not to fulfill their life's purpose. And then there is Carina Comer, founder and owner of Carina’s Vegan Bakery located in Beaverton, Oregon.

Born with a brain tumor that took most of her sight, Carina Comer is the epitome of someone who succeeds against all the odds. With drive and aspirations far beyond what most would dare to dream, Carina inspires others to live fully each and every day.

A vegan for over a decade, Carina found her passion for baking when she was just a child. She set her sights on getting a job in the industry.

After getting a pastry degree and doing several free internships, Carina could not find a job in the industry. She then went to grad school, hoping this would help her land a position, but realized she was on an uphill climb.

This is when she decided to start her own bakery, but it had a twist. She used a three prong approach to business.

Vegan
Scandanavian
Hiring people with disabilities

Find out why all three are so important to Carina.

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/carinasbakery

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carinasbakery/

https://carinasbakery.com/

Years ago, a diagnosis of dementia was a rarity. Today, it is becoming something society has grown accustomed to hearing. Not that we like it, by any stretch of the imagination, but we are used to it. One person who is doing what she can to raise awareness about food that can minimize the risks of dementia is Alexi Bracey.

Alexi is a health coach who specializes in preventative measures for optimizing health. She is an educator of nutrition and conducts classes using vegan and raw foods to create easy, healthy every day, and special occasion, meals.

Currently, dementia is in epidemic proportions. Women are three times more prone to being diagnosed with dementia than women.

A huge factor with the increase is agrochemicals. These are chemicals used in agriculture, such as a pesticide or a fertilizer. They are sprayed on our food by farmers.

About Alexi Bracey

After overcoming life threatening health challenge by changing her lifestyle, Alexi's quest for optimum health led to studies in Iridology, Natural Nutrition, Living Ayurveda Food, Detox Diets and Raw Food.

Alexi was the Executive Chef at Grail Springs Wellness Spa (Canada’s only environmental Detox Spa). Alexi successfully introduced the alkaline diet, macrobiotic diet, juicing and a Living Food diet to complement the detox programs to the SPA clients. Clients still rave about the food and were appreciative of the healthy lifestyles inspired through Alexi’s seminars and cooking classes.

Alexi also holds accreditation in Coaching, Hypnotherapy, Master NLP Trainer and Public Speaking. She has appeared on television and radio programs. In addition she has contributed articles to health magazines.

Alexi can be found on The Whole Health App. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-whole-health-app/id1450839984#?

With the economy becoming more uncertain by the day, now more than ever, is a great time to find cost-effective ways to eat healthy. Enter Toni Okamoto, founder and creator of Plant Based on a Budget.

Born more out of necessity than desire, what started as a simple blog post nearly a decade ago, has turned into a movement and global community of raving fans for the insights Toni gratefully shares for anyone interested in eating Plant Based on a Budget.

http://www.plantbasedonabudget.com

Join the Plant Based Eating for Health Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/PlantBasedEatingforHealth/

As a former contestant on America’s Next Top Model, Marvita Washington knows what it takes to live her passion. She also knows that many people work from the outside in, rather than the inside out. Join us as we talk about success, eating disorders, competition and healthy eating the plant based/vegan way.

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Marvita currently resides in New York City. With New York as her home base, she loves returning to the hustle and bustle after one of her many trips traveling around the world.

She prides herself with bringing her energy and passion for modeling to every project she works on. Whether it be a sporty, tomboy look to high-fashion and haute couture, Marvita offers versatility to modeling in various genres.

In addition to modeling, she is also the owner and chef of Marvita Vegan, a vegan restaurant that offers an assortment of healthy food options and beverages.

In her leisure time, she loves working out, maintaining an essential and healthy skincare regimen and expanding her French vocabulary.

Still actively modeling, she is embarking on new opportunities with brands where she can bring 110% of her energy and enthusiasm on set.

https://www.marvitavegan.com/

https://www.instagram.com/marvita.washington/

Long before people knew how to pronounce the word vegan, Paul Shapiro was inspired to not consume animal or dairy. His decision was based on being compassionate to animals.

Although Paul didn’t have anywhere near the knowledge he has today, he knew the animals were not being treated well. This was when the seeds of activism were planted.

Paul’s activism began by writing letters to animal welfare organizations. This was back in the day that there was no email, Internet, or social media.

Yet, even though Paul was committed to learning more about being vegan, he didn’t realize he could be healthy by eliminating all meat. He felt it was like holding his breath. There is only so long you can hold your breath and he felt there was only so long he could go without meat.

Yet, nearly 30 years later, he has been 100% without meat and dairy and performs at an incredibly high physical and emotional level.

Life as a vegan is made easier by the fact that his wife, Toni Okamoto, a highly successful social media influencer, is also vegan. The author of three very successful vegan/plant-based cookbooks, Toni is most well known for her branding and highly successful book, Plant Based on a Budget.

Both Toni and Paul were vegan before meeting one another yet having this in common was a huge plus to their attraction to one another.

As the author of the highly successful book, Clean Meat; How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World and founder/CEO of the Better Meat Co., Paul is quick to say he lives in his wife’s shadow.

www.bettermeat.co

http://www.paul-shapiro.com

With a history of various diseases in her family, author Sherra Aguirre decided to take things in her own hands in order not to be another statistic.

Having researched and read extensively about food related chronic diseases, Sherra eliminated her hypertension, despite family history, by making changes in her diet and self-care. As a health enthusiast, environmentalist, and food justice advocate, Aguirre is passionate and writes about the healing qualities of compassion, simplicity, gratitude, and the ripple effect vegan eating can have on individuals, families, and communities.

www.sherraaguirre.com

https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSherraAguirre

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https://twitter.com/SherraAguirre

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherra-aguirre

How does one go from a high performing Marine to a morbidly obese Type II diabetic to being mistaken for a sumo wrestler by a young boy to losing 180 pounds, finding their life’s work as a Diabetes Lifestyle Coach & Food for Life Instructor? Dennis Jones has done this and more.

Growing up in rural America, Dennis saw a concerning part of America that some people overlooked. When his family moved into the city and provided him with a private school education, he still saw the ravages of poor health across the economic and social spectrum.

He started his career as a Health & Life Insurance broker, working with individuals and organizations to develop health insurance solutions with cost containment strategies.

Over time, he realized that cost containment was more than just financial. After leaving the US Marines, Dennis’ health began to decline. His weight jumped to nearly 350 pounds, and he developed high blood pressure and cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes.

Despite becoming vegetarian and losing weight for about a year, the lack of structure and guidance led him back to his old ways.

A few years later, he nearly suffered a heart attack and was told he needed a double stent or bypass surgery. Neither option was ideal, and Dennis faced taking medications and making a significant lifestyle change.

One day, while looking for a healthy plant-based restaurant, he discovered GreenFare, an educational restaurant offering organic, whole food, plant-based meals. There, he saw a flyer for the Barnard Medical Center and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), and on the spot, he signed up for the 21-day challenge to improve his health outcomes.

Having faced his own mortality, Dennis woke up to making drastic changes. Under the guidance of Dr. James Loomis and Nutritionist Susan Levin, his life changed. He explored lifestyle management strategies built on evidence-based medical research and studied as a Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN).

From there, he became a certified Food & Lifestyle Coach and Food for Life (FFL) Instructor through the PCRM, and he has not looked back since.

He got his numbers in check and eliminated his diabetes medications. Today, he teaches, coaches, and speaks about food because of a deep desire to improve people’s health and quality of life.

As a FFL Instructor, he teaches whole food plant[1]based cooking, and shows people how they can eat healthy for $50 per week. He provides both one-on-one and group coaching.

Because of his own health journey, his practice focus is on diabetes & heart disease food and lifestyle management. Working under the guidelines of the American Diabetes Association, he also moderates a diabetes peer support group for the Barnard Medical Center, and speaks about motivational and lifestyle changes. Dennis is also a disabled Veteran of the US Marine Corps.

Visit his website at http://www.coursecorrection.us.

Instagram: @binjones07

PCRM website: https://www.pcrm.org/ good-nutrition/plant-based-diets/ffl/instructors/ dennis-jones

When people travel, one of the ways they enjoy a new destination is through food. Yet, as a vegan, this can be a challenge. Enter vegan travel expert, Rebecca Gade Sawicki.

Rebecca is the creator of Veggies Abroad, travel blog. Veggies Abroad was born from her love of travel, and the question she gets asked after every trip, "What in the world did you eat?" Her blog features vegan travel guides, practical travel tips, resources, and vegan lifestyle content.

Rebecca dealt with several food sensitivities which caused countless problems. It was her food issues that led her on a journey of discovery that has opened her two greatest passions: food and travel.

With food issues at the forefront, she explored the connection between food and athletic performance. As a runner, she was anxious to find ways to improve her performance in a healthy way.

She’ll be the first to admit she didn’t always eat the healthiest, but as she discovered the power of food as medicine, she took the necessary steps to eat as healthy as possible.

The further into her research, the more the veils were lifted. She discovered the cruelty in the animal agriculture. Yet, it took a while to accept that dairy was equally as bad as meat.

Rebecca teaches people to fully engage all five senses to totally immerse yourself in the experience of a delicious meal, appetizer, or dessert.

Aside from being vegan, Rebecca is gluten free and sensitive to a slew of things, so people assume once she leaves her home, starvation must occur. She is determined to show people all the amazing vegan food the world has to offer.

Through her blog, she wants to connect readers with the stories behind the amazing food with interviews from great vegan chefs and entrepreneurs.

https://veggiesabroad.com/

https://www.instagram.com/veggiesabroad/

Stephanie Redcross West started Vegan Mainstream based on a simple idea: to build a pro-vegan world, we need a solid infrastructure of successful businesses and brands to ensure that an ethical lifestyle is accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Imagine ethical retail stores, restaurants, clothing options, skin care, cleaning supplies and educational materials in every mall or community! Every step toward making this a reality is a step that moves the vegan movement forward.

With this in mind, in 2009, Stephanie started developing tools, training and support for the brave individuals who identify themselves as Vegan Professionals - those starting and running vegan businesses all over North America, and the world. She was well-equipped to do this, with more than 15 years of marketing experience with small businesses and Fortune 500 companies.

Since then Stephanie has been a frequent speaker at vegfests, conferences and even her own bootcamp series. Through these types of engagements, and her day-to-day work with Vegan Mainstream, Stephanie inspires others to turn their vegan passion into successful businesses. She is a leader who promotes the concept that there is room for all types of vegan business owners, not only those developing and selling food-related products. We need vegan carpenters, fashion designers, accountants, and more.

Known for her impactful 1-on-1 consulting and business coaching services, Stephanie’s clients testify to the difference their work with Vegan Mainstream has made. In an effort to make her services available to more people, and practical for busy vegan entrepreneurs, in 2014 Stephanie started offering online and team-training programs. Now Vegan Mainstream clients can train at their own pace and at their own convenience, from anywhere in the world.

http://www.veganmainstream.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieredcross/

Ask virtually anybody if the pandemic was a bad thing and most would say, “Yes!” Yet, although there were many negatives as a result of COVID-19, there were considerable positives.

Two obvious positive changes are 1) more people are choosing to eliminate meat and dairy from their diet 2) online shopping has increased substantially thereby minimizing the impact of people making needless trips to the corner grocery store for one or two items.

Combine the two and you have a winning formula.

Such is the case for Kory Zelickson, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Vejii, an online platform for those looking for vegan options in food, cosmetics, cleaners and more.

With over 15 years of demonstrated experience in innovation and technology, launching successful e-commerce, and technology startups, Kory is very hopeful of trends in the vegan and plant-based markets which makes him optimistic about the future.

http://www.Shopvejii.com

https://www.instagram.com/ShopVejii/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kory-zelickson-%E2%93%A5-98780724/

https://twitter.com/KZelickson

Facebook Group: Plant Based Eating For Health https://www.facebook.com/groups/PlantBasedEatingforHealth

Cetvies is a human and animal rights activist. Based out of France, she has made it her mission to do all she can to shine a light on the abuses that are often kept hidden. One way to reduce the abuse is through veganism.

She is a BSc/MA graduate in human rights with honors from social sciences and political science departments

She campaigns and writes on human trafficking and has a strong interest in human rights, LGBT, environmental rights, animal rights, veganism, politics, the news, IR, current affairs, society, philosophy and spirituality.

www.inthenameofhumanrights.com

When it comes to reading labels, Sophia DeSantis is in a league all her own. Not only does she unravel the lies hidden on labels, she also teaches her clients how to do the same.

Sophia’s journey into plant-based eating began with her husband’s health was becoming a huge concern. After having two babies within 15 months of each other, the stress for both Sophia an her husband was mounting. Sophia’s husband was on high blood pressure medication and cholesterol medication, and had bee most of his adult life. The medication was not working like it had, which added to their concerns and stress.

Fortunately, the cardiologist was very forward thinking. He gave Sophia’s husband a couple of choices. One, keep doing what you’re doing and increase medications or change his diet to one that was more plant based.

Having grown up in a Greek household, this was not a change they anticipated.

Both Sophia and her husband consumed meat and dairy as part of their food protocol.

The cardiologist recommended the documentary, Forks Over Knives. This was a life changing decision for the DeSantis family.

They decided to try a dramatic change for at least 21 days. They eliminated gluten, sugar, alcohol, all animal products from the start.

About Sophia

Sophia DeSantis is a former first grade teacher and education specialist, who now uses her expertise from teaching and passion for wellness to help others feel empowered instead of overwhelmed through her client centered health coaching.

https://veggiesdontbite.lpages.co/reading-food-labels/

https://veggiesdontbite.com

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Vegan Burgers and Burritos: Easy and Delicious Whole Food Recipes for the Everyday Cook

From a bona-fide couch-potato to climbing Mount Kailash and Mount Kilimanjaro, skydiving, finishing several marathons, riding in a 100-mile bike ride and making a complete change of diet, Dr. Akil Taher is living proof that you’re never too old to turn your life around.

At the age of 73, Dr. Taher is just getting started. Prior to changing from the S.A.D. (Standard American Diet) to a 100% whole food, plant based diet, void of all animal and dairy, Dr. Taher assumed his health was the result of genetics.

At 56 he had serious health conditions which led to open heart surgery at 61. Dr. Taher transformed from a middle-aged practicing physician with a dangerously bad diet into a vital, energetic athlete, ever seeking new challenges and adventures.

Prior to changing his eating, he dealt with a number of health issues including constipation, never-ending flu symptoms, headaches, a perforated colon and diverticulitis. He experienced multiple hospital stays, but it was his open heart surgery at the age of 61 that was what he calls his “inflection” point.

This is when he went from ordinary to extraordinary and has not looked back.

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www.akiltaher.com

OPEN HEART: The Transformational Journey of a Doctor Who, After Bypass Surgery at 61, Ran Marathons and Climbed Mountains

Before adopting a plant-based nutrition and the newfound knowledge, Olivier Mankondo weighed 220 pounds. Not realizing a byproduct of eating plant-based was weight loss, he was pleasantly shocked when he released 11 pounds the first week. Now 143 pounds, Olivier loves sharing his story.

MOTIVATION

Being overweight was not what motivated him to go plant-based. It was after hearing an Indian Yogi, Sadhguru, who encourages people to eat consciously. “Animal products are not designed for the human body,” was what impacted Olivier most with the teachings of Sadguru.

This made sense to Olivier. Within a day of hearing Sadguru, he gave up animal in his diet.

Not only did he lose 11 pounds in the first week, he quickly noticed he was feeling better than he had in quite a while. Having dealt with high blood pressure, daily headaches, chest pain, back pain, abscesses, joint pain, and cold sores for as long as he could remember, there was a marked difference with all of this after he changed his eating protocol.

Four months into eating plant based, he had a physical. His doctor was amazed at how great he was doing, encouraging him to keep at the plant-based eating.

HIS WIFE JOINED IN

Olivier’s wife saw the positive health changes occurring for him. Two weeks after he began, she decided to also give up meat and dairy. Tipping the scales at 240 pounds, she was ready to make a change and saw with her own eyes what was happening to her husband.

Within a month, they began feeding their children a more plant-based protocol. Since starting, his wife has released 99 pounds.

www.oliviermankondo.com

FREE Health Guide
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A 40 plus year ethical vegan, Dr. Tuttle, author of The World Peace Diet: Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony, has likely been one of the most divisive and influential voices for the voiceless. He pulls no punches in his truth, whether it be through his books, articles, blog posts or on a podcast show.

A soft-spoken man, Dr. Tuttle shares insights about the connection between our never-ending appetite for animals and the violence, corruption, fear, anxiety and disease that has become an accepted way of living.

According to Dr. Tuttle, when we consume animals that have been confined, tortured, highly medicated, abused and ultimately murdered, that energy is projected in our own behaviors and lives.

Many people assume because they are not the one to end the animal’s life, but simply select a meat or dairy choice at the grocery store or restaurant, somehow, they are not a part of these horrendous acts. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Then there are those who say, “What difference can I make? I’m just one person. My choice in food doesn’t make that much difference.”

Actually, it does. Not only to the animals, but also to your spiritual well-being.

When you consider that an estimated 50 billion chickens are slaughtered for food every year, excluding male chicks and unproductive hens that are killed in egg production and nearly 1.5 billion pigs are killed to satisfy the growing appetite for pork, bacon, ham and sausages and half a billion sheep are taken to slaughter every year, it is no surprise that violence has risen beyond anything we could have ever imagined.

This interview is one of the most enlightening conversations I've had on my show.

http://www.worldpeacediet.com

Sabrina Lee is the owner and founder of The Impact Agency, helping vegan and ethical businesses to generate leads from their ideal clients on LinkedIn. Considered by many as the “go to” LinkedIn expert for those in the vegan world, Sabrina didn’t plan for this title. She began by using LinkedIn to grow her own presence within the vegan industry and quickly began getting inquiries and leads.

http://www.theimpactagency.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinajlee/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/veganbusinessuk

Justin Manning is known as the go-to agent in Canada who works with vegan and plant-based lifestylists and companies. Committed to healing Canadians with health and wellness planning, Justin has successfully carved out his place as a vegan and as a professional committed to the well-being of his clients.

In his previous career, Justin was a fitness trainer known for his outdoor boot camps as well as working with corporations who wanted to increase the health of their workforce.

Even though Justin has long been a fitness enthusiast, there was a period in his life where his habits caused him to balloon up in his weight, carrying an extra 55 pounds.

When he got honest with himself about his health, he committed to getting back in top shape, releasing the excess weight and changing his food choices.

His life as a vegan is complimented by his wife’s commitment to being a vegan.

About Justin Manning

After eight years as a group fitness and personal trainer, Justin completed his Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) in 2016 and his Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) in 2018.

Justin has been a proud member of Advocis since 2016. Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, is the largest voluntary professional membership association of financial advisors in Canada, representing more than 13,000 members and 40 Chapters across the country. Enhancing the professionalism of financial advisors in the best interests of the consumer.

Justin has been an entrepreneur his entire life, specializing in helping clients live healthy lifestyles. As a virtual financial advisor, Justin’s home office is located in Langley, British Columbia Canada. Through the power of technology, he digitally serves businesses, families, and individuals for their insurance needs in the three provinces he is licensed (Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario). Justin serves all Canadians across the country with their savings plans, through his investment channel Justwealth. Justin represents many of Canada’s largest insurance companies as an independent broker, providing his clients with access to multiple options in the market. Justin helps his clients save time and money, while providing them with peace of mind.

WEBSITE

www.justinmanning.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-manning/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2bP30JLOKlR2E1B8rLa-w

https://www.instagram.com/justinmanningv/

https://twitter.com/justinmanningv

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a business? Add to that a business in a very niched market during a pandemic? Is it difficult to start a food manufacturing business? What do you do when you hit bumps in the road?

During a recent conversation with Tyler Mayoras of Cool Beans, we discussed this and more.

Tyler went plant based in 2017 after attending a conference where he heard a shocking statistic about greenhouse gases and animal agriculture being at 15%. After his own research, he discovered it was more like 16 – 19%. That was all it took for him to decide to do his part to not contribute the greenhouse gases to the best of his ability. He gave up meat and dairy and then cofounded Cool Beans.

He immediately noticed incredibly benefits. He lost 25 pounds, increased his energy, improved his blood work numbers and much more.

He cofounded Cool Beans shortly before the initial shutdowns from the pandemic. After a few unexpected bumps in the road, Tyler and the entire Cool Beans team knew it was simply a matter of time to figure out what came next.

Their market reach is expanding rapidly with Cool beans placed in many locations throughout the country.

Percentage of Plant Based Eaters by population groups

Historically, 1% of the population identifies as vegan. In the last four years this number has increased to 3%. Millennials are at about 6% and Gen Z are right at 10%.

www.EatCoolBeans.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylermayoras/

Clubhouse: @tylermayoras

“You can’t outrun your fork,” is a favorite saying of Jennifer Helene. On a journey of truth around health and eating, Helene takes health very personally. A former Ford model, Helene lost her mother at a young age due to several complications caused by being morbidly obese. Her mother’s passing was a catalyst for her life-long commitment to healthy living, including being 100% vegan/plant-based and living healthy in mind, body and soul.

"It matters what you eat,” Helene can often be heard sharing with her clients.

If your food isn’t giving energy, it’s taking energy. During the pandemic, many people have put on excess weight with some figures at an average of 15 pounds. This excess weight can cause health issues that are preventable. Besides the physical impact of weight gain are the emotional issues.

Jennifer-Helene encourages people to start with their food consumption. She will be the first to admit it’s not necessarily easy, but definitely worth it.

Get Helene’s 7 Day Lifestyle Plan

She has worked with hundreds of women and men on their path to food freedom. This knowledge has gone into the 7-Day plan to help you:

Recover from your cravings for flour, sugar, and other addictive foods
Improve your energy levels
Cure your constant hunger and enable real, long term weight-loss
Improve your skin

https://jennifer-helene.com/7-day-lifestyle-plan/

Start with what you eat because if your food is clouding your thinking, until you clear your mind with the right food, rarely does anything else work. Will power is not the answer. Healthy food is.

https://www.facebook.com/HelenesKitchen

https://www.instagram.com/jenniferhelene_/

https://jennifer-helene.com/

Danielle Dinkelman turned her passion for health into a successful coaching practice where she works with people who know they want to live a whole food plant-based lifestyle, but have a hard time sticking with the eating protocol.

Over the years, she recognized similar patterns people tended to repeat. It was from years of working with her clients, she came to realize the need for three main areas of focus.

Behavior Change Science
Human Motivation
Habits

“You have to look at your behaviors and dig into what motivates you,” Danielle teaches her clients. Going beyond the one-on-one coaching model, Danielle put her years of knowledge into her newest book, If Diets Don’t Work… What Does?

Available on Amazon, Danielle’s book is packed with introspective journal prompts, bonus tools and resources, a game plan for health success.

As a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Danielle gives her readers all the keys to success her coaching clients get:

a well-rounded approach to healthy living
an emphasis on behavior change & habits
a personalized purpose and vision for each individual. Danielle’s book unveils the harmful effects of diet culture and guides the reader through a better way to make healthy changes last.

Get your copy at https://amzn.to/31nMCf2

www.danielledinkelman.com

www.ifdietsdontworkwhatdoes.com

Facebook: Healthy Living with Danielle Dinkelman

https://www.facebook.com/groups/452821308924429

https://www.instagram.com/dd.healthcoach/

If Diets Don't Work, What Does?: A Doable, Enjoyable Guide to Living the Life You Want

The face of business is changing. In the past, seeking a job rarely involved sharing intimate details about your values. Sure, job seekers would talk about the typical values of honesty, integrity, or open-mindedness, but mentioning you were a vegan was not at all a part of the conversation.

Fast forward to today, and talking about one’s passion for a lifestyle choice, specifically being a vegan, can serve you in your job search. With a rise in businesses that identify as vegans, job seekers and consultants, speakers, coaches and digital nomads have incredible opportunity to find work that aligns with their deepest values.

In a recent conversation with Tania De Bruler, founder and CEO of Specilised HR Solutions, a company dedicated to matching vegan job seekers with organizations within the vegan industry, Tania shared powerful insights that any vegan job seeker will benefit from. Equally, companies who are seeking to grow within this industry, who may need information on HR systems and strategies, would be well served to visit specialisedhrhttps://.co.uk/membership/.

A highly content driven membership program for your HR needs, this is a great choice for start up organizations seeking answers and solutions to your most pressing HR questions and needs.

The HR Membership is a designated area for providing companies with access to a wealth of resources and tools to enable you to manage your employees effectively and efficiently. Available 24/7 to provide any support through the membership area.

Tania is a senior HR specialist and consultant and worked for over 18 years in some of the UK’s leading organisations in the public and private sector, at HR Manager, Business Partner and Director level.

She established the UK's first vegan and ethical HR Consultancy, Specialised HR Solutions in 2013. As an MCIPD qualified practitioner she has been the UK’s leading expert in effectively employing vegans for the last 10 years.

Tania also co-owns Ethical-Careers.com – a recruitment website for ethical businesses and charities to advertise jobs and for like-minded people to find work. She also mentors vegan and ethical business owners whilst in the start-up phase.

A serial entrepreneur, Bobbi Giudicelli never intended to start her current company. Life had a different plan.

About 10 years ago, several personal events occurred in Bobbi’s life that changed the trajectory of her life path.

Her sister lost her battle with cancer, her father was in the throes of heart disease and advancing dementia, and she was struggling with severe, chronic fatigue. These three things were the wake-up call that had Bobbi look outside of traditional western medicine and begin her journey of understanding nutrition in a way she never imagined.

“I always felt I was healthy. I ate good… so I thought, but as my journey began, I realized change needed to happen,” Bobbi remarks.

After much research, she discovered how powerful food is in healing diseases many people have come to accept as “normal.”

Her journey incorporated the belief, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” (Hippocrates 400BC).

Bobbi’s journey led her to a plant-based, gluten-free nutritional lifestyle, and to renewed energy far surpassing how she’d felt even 20 years earlier.

The Plot Thickens

Realizing there was a void in the market for convenient, clean, delicious meal (breakfast/lunch) alternatives, she founded READ THE INGREDIENTS Loaves and Big Bites with her son Michael.

Bobbi and Michael were already business partners at that time so it made sense to partner on their newest venture.

After they shared the Loaves and Big Bites with others and received wonderful feedback, they decided to sell their existing business and build the READ THE INGREDIENTS brand.

https://rtifoods.com/

https://www.facebook.com/RTIFoods

https://www.instagram.com/readtheingredients/

When one stops harming others, others will stop harming you. So says, Tina Pashumati James, a lifelong vegan who has made it her mission to raise awareness. The truth is in the animal’s eyes. When you look an animal in the eyes, you see the terror they live with. Most people are disconnected from this experience. Join us for an enlightened conversation.

A former mountaineer, marathoner, and competitive equestrian rider, Tina worked on Whistler ski patrol for eight years, living life to the fullest. A passionate Yogi, life-long vegan and plant based advocate, Tina worked to protect Bears in Whistler, British Columbia for nearly a decade.

Tina works with those with cancer, depression, anxiety, PTSD. She speaks from her own experience of being a cancer survivor, Tina lives, eats and breathes the essence of what yoga is steeped with indigenous teachings; Ahimsa, non-harming, vegan, animal activist; Tina is a true Bhakti practitioner.

http://shantisevainstitute.com

From the streets to the stage, Monk Coleman has beat the odds of life many times over. Making decisions that ended him up in a dead-life of drugs, gangs and confusion to becoming a professional bodybuilder, vegan lifestylist and authoring the transformational book, Love over Fear – A Guide to Peace and Purpose.

Raised in church he quickly made his way to the streets and all that came with it, eventually becoming an alcoholic. With his health failing from his lifestyle choices, he turned to meditation which slowly started to change his life and his life's purpose. Now, with more than twelve years sober he's come into his own as an author, public speaker, transformational coach, and a pro bodybuilder on a mission to create positive change on the planet.

http://www.monketernal.com

When someone decides to go vegan, terminology can be confusing. There are vegans, ethical vegans, plant-based dieters, and plant-based lifestylist to name just a few. Add to that the different types of foods being brought to market, and the confusion increases.

Enter an ethical word smith, Sandra Nomoto aka The Content Doctor, to the rescue. Sandra is committed to clearing up the Language of Veganism.

Known as “The Content Doctor” Sandra Nomoto is a content writer and editor for cruelty-free businesses, and copy-editor, ghostwriter, and book formatter for authors.

Sandra has always had a passion for language, and as a typical millennial, cares deeply about social and environmental justice.

Sandra graduated from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in English Literature and Film Studies, where she discovered a passion for film and was a founding member of the Vancouver Short Film Festival.

Nomoto’s communications career began in the public relations industry in 2005, before the age of digital marketing. She was awarded the 2009 Volunteer of the Year by Women In Film & Television Vancouver for her work on the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival and Spotlight Awards. She was also featured in the 2010 CRAVE Guide alongside VITA Daily and Danielle LaPorte. In 2016, she was part of the Marketing team that won the eWomenNetwork Best Social Media and Community Engagement Award. In 2012, her agency, Conscious Public Relations Inc., focused on PR campaigns for socially and environmentally responsible companies, and became the fourth PR firm in Canada to achieve B Corporation® certification.

Her upbringing as a middle child and Asian Canadian has benefited her with the experience of collaborating with a wide variety of groups, from seniors to successful business owners, non-profits, environmental activists, and TV/industry personalities.

Nomoto authored The Only Public Relations Guide You’ll Ever Need in 2019, and aspires to be a non-fiction book editor for vegan and spiritual authors. She currently serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors of Create Vancouver Society, which produces the Vancouver Mural Festival. She blogs at SandraNomoto.com, is a contributing writer at Cold Tea Collective, and practices Transcendental Meditation daily.

Introduction to Veganism

The Documentary Earthlings was Sandra’s introduction to the cruelty animals are subjected to and why a vegan lifestyle should be the goal. Over a period of time, Sandra replaced meat and dairy with more ethical choices. Going full vegan in 2018, Sandra has made it her mission to raise awareness about the vegan lifestyle by working with various business.

It was during meditation that she had what she calls her “ah ha” moment, realizing she could work with vegan and cruelty free businesses. Based on her extensive background, the focus was a natural next step.

Upon making the decision to move in this direction, she went through her database to let past and present clients know what she was up to.

Her experience has been that one can have a nice collaboration between being vegan and their professional life. Many vegans are finding that what they do professionally aligns very nicely with the vegan movement. Whether it be speaking, consulting, marketing, writing,

Cruelty free expands to many areas of our personal and professional life. More and more businesses are making the switch based on their own ethics and market demand.

Contact Sandra Nomoto

www.thecontentdoctor.co

www.twitter.com/sandranomoto

https://www.facebook.com/sandranomoto

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandranomoto/

https://www.instagram.com/sandranomoto/

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Chef Lauren D'Agostino helps veg-curious and plant-passionate people fall in love with plant-based food and living. Offering in-home catering services for intimate groups and wellness retreats, she infuses fun, familiarity, and high-vibrations of love, joy, and gratitude - and often essential oils - into her gourmet menus. When she's not in her kitchen cooking, she's in the virtual kitchen, teaching self-conscious and intimidated cooks the plant-based fundamentals so they can master the intuitive bliss of healthy and flavorful meals in the day-to-day. A free-spirited and curious adventure seeker, astrology lover, intuitive yogi, high-vibe community builder, and happiness junkie, Lauren takes a holistic and fun-loving approach to plant-based living, both on and off the plate.

http://laurendagostino.com/
http://my.doterra.com/cheflaurendagostino
http://scoutandcellar.com/cheflaurendagostino
https://www.amazon.com/Plant-based-Vegan-Gluten-free-Cooking-Essential/dp/1733740988?fbclid=IwAR3zZIRmsrSSPyZ9-3vZTzn2i-Sd6r0l7U7jc_ThRYd3O1CAk5zUWi3xkiU
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-d-agostino-4199a920/
http://www.instagram.com/cheflaurendagostino

Plant-based Vegan and Gluten-free Cooking with Essential Oils: Your Kitchen Companion for a High-Vibe Life

Serial entrepreneur, in-demand podcast, plant-based lifestylist only begins to describe Heneka Watkis-Porter.

Heneka has a passion for interviewing world-renowned influencers for her podcast show. She started in radio before moving to podcasting. She works with clients on getting podcasts launched whether they be entrepreneurs or corporate clients.

Heneka Watkis-Porter is an entrepreneur, coach, author five times over, international speaker, and host of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast. She has interviewed Richard Branson, John Lee Dumas, Paul Carrick Brunson, Seth Godin and many other influencers. Heneka is the founder and CEO of Patwa Apparel. She is also the creator of the Caribbean’s first virtual conference and expo: The Entrepreneurial You Virtual SME Conference & Expo as well as the Online Health Summit, Slow Down And Live: Health Is Wealth.

Heneka hosts Leadercast events in Jamaica and writes for the Leadercast blog and Thrive Global.

https://www.facebook.com/henekawatkisporter/
https://twitter.com/TheEntrepYou
https://www.instagram.com/heneka_watkis_porter/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/henekawatkisporter/
https://www.henekawatkisporter.com/teypodcast

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Podcast Power: The Quick-Start Guide to Launching and Leveling-Up Your Brand

“Athletes can’t possibly do well on a vegan diet.”

Untold numbers of people believe that athletes cannot do well without a meat-based diet. In reality, athletes can do great on a plant-based, vegan diet.

One such person is Georgia Bamber. An endurance athlete, Georgia has proven over and over that a diet void of all animal and dairy contributes to superior performance in mind and body.

Georgia Bamber is a success coach, speaker and author of the book “Achieve Anything You Want.” Using practical tools and mindset strategies she teaches people to make positive changes and create the time to reach their goals.

Her mission: to help as many people as possible to live the most happy, healthy, vibrant lives they can.

Georgia has a diverse academic, professional and personal background from which to draws in her coaching and speaking.

As well as being a certified coach, Georgia is a graduate of Cornell University, has an MBA, a Masters in Psychology and is certified in Plant-Based Nutrition.

She is also a wife and mother of two teenage boys, an endurance athlete and plant-based lifestyle advocate. So she knows just what it is like to do the juggle between motherhood, entrepreneurship and maintaining a healthy mind and body.

Georgia offers private coaching and online group courses and can be found at http://www.georgiabamber.com

Claudia Ganswind has made it her mission to raise awareness about the benefits of a plant-based diet.

Never one to really enjoy eating meat, Claudia is a German-Italian raw food chef who became vegan in the year 2000. Starting out as a raw food chef, Claudia found she enjoyed various types of plant-based eating.

As a child, Claudia’s father continually tried to convince her that she needed to eat meat and eggs in order to grow and be healthy, but deep inside, she knew this was not who she was.

She made the connection between meat on her plate and animal cruelty very early in her life, but it was not until years later she made the lifestyle commitment to become vegan.

Although Claudia started as a vegetarian, she fully committed to her vegan journey when her two sisters became vegan and educated her about what veganism was actually about.

Similarly, thanks to a vegan chef at a vegetarian festival, she was also informed on how animals are treated and how nature is suffering because of factory farming. Soon after, she became vegan for the love of animals and the earth.

Likewise, her sisters showed her how to create delicious (raw) vegan dishes as well as teaching herself to create wonderful dishes. Her passions include creating raw vegan dishes, eating healthy and creating a sense of wellbeing.

Her passion for raw food vegan motivated Claudia to write Raw Vegan Wellness Kitchen. (Available on Amazon https://amzn.to/3rh5B5V)

Currently, Claudia does what she can to promote a healthy vegan diet. In Germany, there is a lot of support for veganism.

Claudia has lived in many countries such as Taiwan, Canada, France and Spain. Along the way, she has worked in vegan restaurants such as Loving Hut and Gorilla Foods.

https://www.instagram.com/vegan.wellbeing/

https://www.facebook.com/VeganWellbeing.RawVeganChef

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunfyvmpV31E2XBIi3ZfGzQ (Vegan Wellbeing - Raw Vegan Chef)

Raw Vegan Wellness Kitchen

Struggling with food allergies from a young age, Jaclyn Rae, founder of Jaclyn Creations, discovered the health benefits of a plant based/vegan diet over eight years ago. Highly allergic to animal protein, Jaclyn began a lifelong journey that has led her to becoming a nutritionist, author and advocate for cruelty free food consumption.

Initially she started as a raw food vegan and over time incorporated cooked foods into her own personal protocol.

One of her greatest driving forces for her lifestyle choices are the desire to help as many people as possible get healthy AND reduce her carbon footprint.

Working with clients

Jaclyn determines if she is a good fit before working with a potential client. She encourages those who may not have support at home with going vegan to join MeetUps, Facebook and other online groups. She knows how important it is for people to feel welcome and safe, especially when they don’t have support at home.

Jaclyn encourages people to take the “one day at a time” approach with going vegan.

“Do what you can for today and tomorrow move further into your goal,” Jaclyn suggests.

Jaclyn will evaluate whether her clients are interested in short term or long-term goals. Her approach is more holistic, meaning she considers all aspects of her client’s lives including if it’s weight loss, diet and/or environment they are most interested in and most in need of..

Offering a variety of meal plans that are her own creations, Jaclyn offers the service of meeting her clients at the grocery store to show them how to shop.

With the pandemic, this is not as much of an option as it used to be. Yet, there are options to bring Jaclyn to the store remotely. Simply put, the client can show via their phone what selections they are making.

When Families Give Push Back

It is not uncommon for families to not fully support one’s choice in giving up animal and dairy foods. They may even experience push back.

Jaclyn recommends trying to put yourself in your family’s shoes. Have you been known to try different lifestyle choices, only to go back to what you had been doing previously?

Is going “vegan” a faze…at least from your family’s perspective? Are you being too rigid too soon?

If you are someone who insists everyone follow your lead by going plant-base/vegan, this could be why others are resistant.

The best choice is to meet people where they are at. For some, they make the change to a cruelty free diet for health. Others, for the animas. Still others, for the environment. And still others, for all three reasons.

A very common expression is, “I came for health and stayed for the animals.”

The longer one is vegan, there more committed they tend to be to all the benefits of being vegan and the more likely it is their families will accept their choice.

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Jaclyn Rae is a vegan health consultant in Portland Oregon and lives to helps her client's with strategies to make their health a priority. Her experience in nutrition is her foundation of your support as well as lifestyle integration. She provides her clients personalized plant-based recipes alongside her bio-individualized programs, educating her clients how to live their best life.

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Dr. Leila Dehghan, is a doctor turned plant-based nutritionist.

With a 100% committed to a vegan lifestyle, Dr. Leila is on a life journey to raise awareness about living kindly through what we consume, wear and buy in a number of ways. Leila received her medical degree from the University of Vienna and completed her internship in the UK.

Her personal experiences of overcoming health challenges through diet, shifted her professional interests to focus on the power of nutrition. After transitioning to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle herself, she earned a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate at eCornell, part of Cornell University, and obtained a Master’s of Science degree in Clinical and Public Health Nutrition from the University College of London.

Dr. Dehghan is the founder of Plant-Powered Qi Nutrition.

As a registered associate nutritionist and a personal trainer, Dr. Dehghan takes a holistic approach to understand her clients’ needs and helps them optimize their well-being, manage their weight, and prevent or recover from lifestyle diseases.

During our conversation we discussed how communities of people are marginalized in ways that make it very difficult for them to eat healthy.

Often, there are external obstacles, while other times, families are the greatest challenge for those who choose a vegan lifestyle.

“Change can be a threat to one’s identity as well as a cultural threat,” Dr. Leila states.

Making it her life’s work to educate people through film, media and podcast interviews, Dr. Leila encourages anyone interested in veganism to do so with reliable resources. Far too often people get information from those who do not have the knowledge level the experts have.

Dr. Dehghan is passionate about food justice and health equity. She aims to find effective ways to address racial and socio-economic issues that affect health. Her project “Food and Diversity” seeks to introduce a plant-based diet to people of the global majority (a term coined to refer to Black, Indigenous and people of color).

Dr. Dehghan is a member of the Advisory Board for the Plant-based Health Professionals UK, and has created the 21 Day Plant-based Health Challenge to encourage and invite more people to go plant-based.

She is regularly invited to deliver webinars and talk about the benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet.

You can get in touch via her Facebook page Dr Leila D.- Plant-Powered Qi Nutrition, or follow her on Instagram @plantpowered_qi_nutrition or drleilad.com

When you match your passion with your career, it seems to be a unique blend of the best of the best. When companies are able to find people aligned with their values, it doesn't get much better than that.

Join Bonnie Brown Paul Turcotte as they share how they have taken their passion for the vegan and plant based lifestyles to create Passion Placement.

While some companies create catching slogans simply to be cute, Passion Placement's slogan hits the nail on the head with what they represent.

Jobs Where You Make A Difference

Discussing both sides of the placement topic, Bonnie and Paul dig deep into trends in the job market, tips on putting together an effective resume, how to position your expertise to get noticed by a company's hiring manager, how to use their platform and much more.

Find your dream job at http://www.passionplacement.com

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With the New Year upon us, now is a great time to explore going vegan... for one month. That's the premise of Veganuary.

Veganuary is a UK nonprofit organization that promotes and educates about veganism by encouraging people to follow a vegan lifestyle for the month of January. Since the event began in 2014, participation has more than doubled each year. Veganuary can also refer to the event itself.

The event is a 31 day challenge. Check it out. http://www.veganuary.com

Recommended Resources

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When you don’t see enough in mainstream media that shines a positive light on the vegan movement, you take matters into your own hands.

That’s how Elysabeth Alfano came to create The Plant Based Business Hour AND The Plant Based Business Minute. Both are designed to raise awareness about the business of veganism.

There is no doubt, Elysabeth is sitting on the right side of history. Yet, she will be the first to say the direction of her business picked her.

After receiving degrees from Northwestern and from The Thunderbird School of Global Management, Elysabeth Alfano started her career in Brand Marketing with Special K and Frosted Mini Wheats at The Kellogg Company. She then successfully ran her own international company before exiting and focusing on investing. In 2019, she started Plant Powered Consulting to help brands launch and succeed by solidifying branding, growing brand awareness and voice, and carving out market share.

Citing clients such as vegconomist-the vegan business magazine, vKind, The Vegan Museum and Change Foods, Elysabeth has been with Passion Placement since the early days building.

She focuses on marketing and media strategies, assisting with client relations and connections in the plant-based landscape, and, along with Plant Powered Consulting Team Member, Jackie Lutze, developing and executing the branded social media platforms.

A seasoned speaker and writer, Elysabeth combines her business acumen, journalism and on-camera skills to host her podcast show as well as appearing on shows.

After interviewing athletes, business people and other professionals, her focus shifted to the world of veganism and plant based lifestyles. Knowing that veganism is right at our front door, Elysabeth is part of the movement that is going through radical shifts moving forward.

Ever the optimist, Elysabeth believes the silver lining of the COVID pandemic is that people are taking more personal responsibility for their health and how they spend their dollars.

There is more concern about the animals. Corporations are becoming more responsible when it comes to the environment.

More food manufacturers are rolling out plant based and vegan choices. With Elysabeth’s marketing and media acumen, companies contract her to help them achieve their goals more efficiently in time and money invested.

Opportunities in business

With an eye on what is coming, Elysabeth says there is a huge amount of growth potential for those wanting to move into the industry. Many plant-based meat products are being introduced to market as are plant-based seafood choices.

With vegans being only 3% of society, the majority of growth with plant-based businesses is from meat eaters. There is a lot of room within the industry for those who specialize in nutrition.

Other trends are more cruelty free cosmetics, clothing, furniture, being introduced to market. Cruelty free is humane and does not involve experimentation on animals in product development.

According to Alfano, younger consumers are very values driven. They are holding corporations responsible for the actions they take.

Mission aligned companies are growing with a focus on the health of the customers. This aligns perfectly with meal delivery programs that are focused on healthy food choices.

Going Vegan

For someone considering going vegan, there are a number of ways to achieve this. Elysabeth recommends that you shift your mindset to one of adding healthy foods to your diet rather than looking at what you are giving up.

In reality, you have more choice with a vegan diet than most diets that include any type of meat or dairy.

Regardless of whether you move in degrees, or immediately jump in with both feet, the first step is to get rid of meat and dairy. This is the most important step you can take.

From there, do your research. Follow experts within the industry to get a handle on healthy food choices. And most of all, realize this is a process.

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On a decades long journey to discover the healthiest, most sustainable, and compassionate way of living, Chef Suzi went from a self-described “junk food vegan” to a gourmet chef. With a few bumps in the road along the way, Chef Suzi Gerber has found her place in the world of plant-based and vegan nutrition.

Discovering the healthiest way to be a vegan, that fully supports the ethics of living this way, Chef Suzi is passionate about sharing her message of the health benefits of veganism.

Chef Suzi is an executive chef, food product developer, author, and food and diet medical research specialist, with a passion for plant-based cuisine.

A firm believer and staunch advocate of a completely plant-based diet, Chef Suzi’s mission is to show others how easy it can be to make a plant-based diet sustainable, healthy and an absolutely delicious reality.

Chef Suzi teaches chefs, food educators and food developers how to incorporate plant foods into standard menus and recipes without removing flavor or compromising product texture. As a consultant, Suzi is a food and beverage innovations expert, a thought leader in food and ingredient trends, nutritional trends, and allergen (free-from) category solutions to meet modern development needs.

She offers culinary, brand, product and business development services, from bench formulation to package and placement, including PR/marketing and market analysis, events and sales optimization, and cost analysis.

Chef Suzi is an invaluable resource for food-service companies, distribution, restaurant, and CPG food manufacturing companies looking to expand their plant-based offerings. She has worked with Whole Foods, Sysco, BGood, Pressed, Prestige Hospitality, Roots, Scotland Food and Beverage, the ACLU, and Divine Diets to name a few. She has been seen on NBC News and in Shape, WSJ, Girl’s Life, Men’s Fitness, Chowhound, Livestrong, Veg News, Edible Arrangements, Prepared Foods, QSR, Supply Chain, Restaurant Management, and Eat This, Not That!

During our conversation we talked about a wide array of topics specific to a healthy plant-based diet. A few of the areas we touched on were:

Getting started on a plant-based diet
Setting yourself up for success
Understanding the difference between a healthy plant-based diet and a junk food vegan diet
How to develop social support through friends, social media platforms and groups, meet ups, etc.
The importance of garnering support from friends and family
How to get your kitchen set up to support your plant-based goals
What happens to your taste buds on a plant based diet
Neuro excitability compounds
What food addictions are and how to break them
The importance of exercise and when to increase what you are doing
The difference between sugar in fruits and processed sugars
The best kind of fruits to eat for digestion
How long it takes to reverse diabetes on a fully plant based/vegan diet

Chef Suzi Contact Details

https://plantbasedgourmet.com/

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Veganism is on the rise. Yet, it’s not always a healthy rise. This is what motivated Natalie Stewart to do all she can to raise awareness around healthy veganism.

As a Vegan lifestyle advocate, with a vision to support women through their transition to a wholefood plant-based lifestyle, Natalie Stewart is on a mission to help as many women as possible live the healthiest life they can.

Living in the center of England, not far from London, Natalie is a single-mom of two Vegan sons.

In addition to being passionate about her role as a parent, her other great passion is her business, Wholefood Wellness.

Enjoying consistent business growth, when the pandemic hit, Natalie recommitted to doing all she can to reach as many women as possible with her healthy offerings.

Out of this came her new 8 week program, The Healthy, Happy Vegan Program.

Natalie is a highly respected Vegan transition mentor and coach who is soon to launch her signature online program, the ‘Healthy, Happy Vegan Program’ to guide her members towards obtaining a high-energy, healthy, sustainable, and cruelty-free lifestyle.

Natalie credits life experience and her degree in Environmental Management as critical in deepening her conviction to live her life in a sustainable and ethical way.

Natalie is on a mission to bust the myths and limiting beliefs she often hears and demonstrate that your favorite meals can be redesigned to include whole-plant foods for optimal health and of course taste! Natalie’s program has a focus on recreating everyday family recipes 'Vegan style' and does not lean on processed Vegan substitutes.

Natalie believes that with guidance, education, and support anyone can successfully move over to Veganism and enjoy the abundance of benefits.

“Since becoming Vegan, I feel healthy, happy, peaceful and so proud to live in true alignment with my beliefs. I love sharing this feeling and helping others to make the change”

Natalie’s program is perfect for any woman who knows she needs and wants to make a healthy change in the way she is eating. She may be brand new to veganism or be someone with lots of knowledge seeking a great support system as she moves into the coming year.

To learn more about her program, go to www.wholefoodwellness.co.uk

At the time of this post, the program begins on January 4th 2021 so be sure to check it out right away and reserve your spot.

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Garrick Williams is a 34 year old father and husband. Struggling most of his life with health issues related to the stomach and gut, he converted to a 100% plant based diet in the year 2012 after watching a documentary. Since making the change life has become so much more rewarding. Through the years since, Both Garrick's wife and daughter have gone fully plant based.

With very few answers from doctors, Garrick thought he would live with the health issues and simply had to figure out how to make life work. All that changed when he and his then girlfriend, turned wife, watched the documentary Forks Over Knives.

Jumping in with both feet, Garrick struggled the first four weeks on a plant based diet. After the four week mark, he woke up completely free of the health issues that had plagued him all his life.

Changes he experienced are more energy, better focus, improved state of mind and overall feeling good.

Additionally, he dropped unwanted weight and his ability to maintain a healthy weight is what he refers to as, “A God send.”

Within a short period of time, Garrick discovered he had a passion for cooking. Having never owned a cookbook in his life, he became self-taught on the many choices a plant based diet offer.

Benefits of Raising a Child on a Plant Based Diet

Without a doubt, a child who is free of processed foods is bound to be healthier. With a young daughter who is soon turning four, Garrick and his wife are committed to doing all they can to keep their daughter informed of healthy choices.

To fully understand the benefits of raising a child on a plant based diet, Garrick studied extensively as well as went back to school to learn about nutrition. An engineer by trade, all his research pointed to this being an extremely healthy way to raise his daughter.

With his wife on board with the idea of raising their daughter on a plant based diet, Garrick will be the first to admit that as she gets older, there will be outside influences on diet.

Working together with their pediatrician, Garrick is confident his daughter’s diet is as good as it gets.

Her checkups are outstanding, and her weight is extremely healthy. As childhood obesity is on the rise, Garrick loves sharing information on how other parents can switch to healthier food choices for themselves and their children.

Recommendations to Parents

Start your children early on the various selections of a plant based diet. Have plenty of choice for them and make sure you include things to satisfy their cravings such as fruit.

Calorically dense foods are a great choice.

Gift ideas...

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With the estimated annual health care costs of obesity-related illness at a staggering $190.2 billion or nearly 21% of annual medical spending in the United States and childhood obesity alone responsible for $14 billion in direct medical costs behaviors must change.

Food choices are responsible for the increase in obesity, illness and COVID related complications.

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With the popularity of vegan lifestyles on the uptake, there is evidence of change everywhere. Those who have been committed to vegan lifestyle for any length of time are now more common than ever.

In the past, it was somewhat of a novelty for an entrepreneur to be so vocal about being a vegan and incorporating their values so beautifully into service offerings. One person who has been sharing her vegan philosophy in a very unique way is Ginger Burr of Total Image Consultants.

Before she became a fashion stylist and image consultant, Ginger major in music at Mount Holyoke College. Fresh out of college she was intrigued by the fashion industry but had no clue that her interest would turn into her career.

After college she moved to the Boston area. During those first few years in Cambridge she worked at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the Biology Dept. not as a researcher but as a word processor where she learned all her computer skills.

An image consultant for over 30 years, Ginger Burr has committed her life to educating as many people as possible about compassionate style.

Ginger was first introduced to the idea of being an image consultant after attending a workshop about color. It was a three-day workshop that changed her life. The facilitator was willing to train and mentor Ginger.

Ginger stopped eating red meat over 40 years ago. It took a bit longer to give up fish and dairy but the more she learned about veganism the more committed she became.

Although not all her clients are vegan, Ginger does what she can to educate people on more compassionate choices when they choose clothing.

“I use my knowledge of animal fabrics and the animal cruelty to educate my clients.”

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Ryan Lum is an American YouTuber, vegan lifestylist and advocate for a more compassionate way of living through what we eat.

As a 100% plant-based/vegan, Ryan and his wife, Anji Bee are best known for their work with Happy Healthy Vegan.

Although vegetarian for many years, it was in 2010 when Ryan committed fully to the vegan lifestyle.

“When I realized that animals don’t need to die in order for us to eat, I committed completely.”

Ryan believes that we must each be personally accountable to the environment. By simply choosing to be vegan, we are doing one of the most loving actions for the planet.

With all he does through his activism and videos, Ryan draws on life experiences to reach is market. He has a degree in philosophy and a light science background along with a critical thinking background.

Ryan is best known for debunking false information about veganism. Trying his hand at politics, Ryan ran for the Long Beach City council on the progressive ticket. His goal was to raise awareness around issues that impact all of us including homelessness, compassion to animals and a more conscious lifestyle.

Ryan spent the past 15 years riding waves of internet technologies, from website development during the early dotcom era to podcasting to search engine optimization. Since 2010, he has been producing online video content, reaching tens of millions of viewers as well as making over a million dollars in the process for individuals and groups.

In addition to their YouTube Channel, Happy Healthy Vegan, Ryan and Anji have made television appearances on "The Doctors" TV show as well as the BBC.

Their first book, "Keep it Carbed Baby" features many of Anji's meal recipes that they’ve featured in various episodes as well as on Instagram.

Anji’s second book, Happy, Healthy Vegan Cookbook is due out soon on Amazon.com

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Roshni Sanghvi is India's leading plant- based sports nutritionist and transformation specialist. Her holistic approach to health includes sustainable long- term lifestyle changes instead of temporary fad diets to lose weight.

Her fitness success story is a journey of an unlikely transformation. Fitness did not come to naturally to Roshni. In spite of the fact that her family is in the fitness industry, she had no intention to understand the fitness business. Being fit and maintaining fitness was the last agenda of her life.

Her attitude and life changed when she was called back to India from New York to take care of her father. Starting a journey that included fitness certification, losing excess weight, and fully understanding the connection of the foods we consume to our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, Roshni has worked with thousands of people around the globe on their fitness journey.

“Like many people, I have also succumbed to crash-dieting and over-training. I have done unhealthy things like regularly going to sleep hungry and then binging every weekend. Being fit is a process.”

Prior to the pandemic, Roshni didn’t give much thought to working remotely with her clients. All that changed with travel was restricted and social distancing mandates were put in place.

Now eager to reach clients around the globe, Roshni is fully committed to doing all she can to help as many people as possible get as healthy as possible. The kind of health that gives one a quality of life most only dream of.

Committed to working with those who are ready to jumpstart their health. Roshni will never recommend foods that are animal based.

“Why would I recommend something I don’t dare put in my own body? Something that is so unhealthy? I don’t and I won’t,” she stands firm.

Roshni has extraordinarily strong opinions about why a plant based diet is the healthiest diet. It has been proven that there is more domestic violence among those who work in factory farms where death, violence, fear and anguish are ever present.

Feeling it is a parent’s moral responsibility to be a role model for their children, she urges parents to consider eating in a way that fully supports health.

To learn more about Roshni and her service offerings, visit https://roshnisanghvi.com

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Combining her love of the animal, with her passion for writing and music, Mem Davis is committed to raising awareness about compassionate eating through veganism.

An accomplished musician, a portion of record sales goes to animal causes.

Her background and expertise include being a copy and content writing, primarily for marketing purposes. She loves writing copy for websites of those who run ethical businesses.

She has edited a number of books including Vystopia and Myths of Change by Clare Mann, and Hello, Can You Hear Me? By Bianca de Reus.

An author herself, she wrote A Field Guide to Retail; a satirical look at life behind the retail counter. Mem is a trained naturopath having received a university degree which included four years of nutrition training. To her surprise, she had to relearn everything when she went vegan in 2012.

As an accomplished musician, Mem is in the band called The Mem Davis Collection. Her song, Freedom, Justice was written for an animal rights march and a call for the end of animal exploitation.

She also released Jillian as a fundraiser for a local greyhound rescue sanctuary. Both songs send a percentage of profits to the greyhound and animal charities.

Contact Mem at www.memdavis.com

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Your Choice

Turning their passion for bread turned into a viable business that supports a vegan lifestyle, animal rights and sustainability, Ed and Natasha Tatton are animal rights advocates and passionate environmentalists who founded BReD: a 100% plant-based organic sourdough bakery that sources fine ingredients locally with an ever-changing seasonal menu. Pivoting quickly during the pandemic, they’re responsiveness is a great example of how to quickly shift in business.

Natasha Tatton is an English teacher turned bakery manager, animal rights advocate and co-founder of BReD a 100% plant-based organic sourdough café/bakery in Whistler, BC, Canada.

Ed Tatton is an animal rights advocate, professional fine-dining chef and co-owner of BReD: a 100% plant-based organic sourdough café/bakery in Whistler, BC, Canada, where he leads a small bakery team, making and baking bread, pizza dough and other small baked goods.

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Power lifter, animal advocate, social media strategist, 100% vegan only begins to describe John Oberg. Known in many circles as an outspoken, yet rational, animal advocate, John is on a mission to raise awareness about compassion to animals.

As an animal activist and social media influencer and professional, John has dedicated his life to making the world a kinder place for animals by utilizing the power of social media.

Vegan for over 11 years, John has no intention of letting up on his activism. In 2019, he launched his own independent, patron-funded project for animals through Patreon to maximize his impact for animals.

Previously, he served as Director of New Media for the international animal protection organization, The Humane League and as Director of Communications for Vegan Outreach. In 2019, he had tens of millions of views of his content on social media.

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FREE Beginner's Guide to Plant Based Eating from Kathleen Gage

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Denny Wilson reached a weight of 350 pounds at his highest weight. Dealing with a variety of illnesses and diseases, he finally took control of his life when he realized much of the information he was being given by medical professionals was a band-aide rather than a solution.

Denny lives in west Texas in what is known as the Permian Basin, in the city of Odessa, home of the real Friday Night Lights. He has been on a journey from the Standard American Diet (SAD) to a whole food plant based lifestyle.

Denny had a heart attack 7 years ago after having 100% blockage in the left anterior descending artery (LAD). He was living in a rural town at the time where the staff treated him for heartburn. When the blood enzyme levels were reported back to the staff after being sent two towns over to be tested in a lab, they sent him by life flight to the hospital. He received a stent and spent a week in the hospital trying to recover.

After being released, Denny was scheduled for rehab for 12 weeks, which included making some adjustments to the diet, but with what was basically a calorie restricted diet combined with 5 day a week exercise. Initially, Denny lost some weight and started seeing some of the numbers of his astronomical blood glucose levels come down (had been in the 600s) and his blood pressure stabilize after being at stroke and heart attack levels for years). But these successes were short lived.

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What is the truth about COVID-19 risk factors that lead to complications? The fact is, many people already know, but choose to do nothing about it.

In this episode, Kathleen Gage rants about her frustration with people's denial of their role in what may be causing complications.

Hang on to your seat. Kathleen says it like she sees it AND how science sees it.

Factors that put you at risk are what you eat, hydration, drinking, exercise and animal and dairy products.

Be sure to visit the Plant Based Eating for Health blog and Facebook group.

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“I went plant based for my health, but I stayed for the animals,” a simple statement that clearly explains what motivates Danielle Dinkelman.

As a plant-based health and wellness coach, helping women to free themselves of health challenges so they can fully show up for themselves, their families, and their communities, Danielle is fully committed to the plant-based lifestyle.

When not helping her clients’ step into a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, Danielle loves finding healthy food choices for her four children.

Genes or Habits

Danielle fully understands that diseases are not just from genes as much as they might be from lifestyle choices.

People need to consider the foods they were taught to eat from their parents and grandparents. As a result of what Danielle discovered about health and nutrition, she works with her clients on improving nutrition, enjoying exercise, prioritizing sleep, managing stress, and remodeling mindsets. Her passion is to empower women, as well as men, to feel their best and have the energy and vitality.

When people question Danielle about the nutritional benefits of plant-based eating such as where her family gets their protein, she sees this as a great opportunity to research the topic further.

Her greatest evidence of how effective, healthy and beneficial a plant based/vegan eating protocol is, is every present.

“The children’s health is better since going plant based. Rarely do they get colds or the flu. The recovery time is much faster.”

Contact Danielle Dinkelman, NBC-HWCNational Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach
Spark Health Coaching, LLC

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A twist of fate is just what one woman needed to make a complete change in her diet, marriage and lifestyle.

Most people could not imagine coming to a plant-based lifestyle by way of food-poisoning, but that’s exactly what happened to Camy Arriola. In 2018, Camy and her husband Tony, were in London. Enjoying fish and chips, little did Camy know her life was about to take a turn for the worse.

Coming down with a severe case of food-poisoning, Camy used her down time as a chance to detox her body. As her health and strength returned, she knew a change was underway and as she says, “Never looked back.”

It didn’t take any effort at all for Tony, Camy’s husband to join in.

An avid cook, Camy made a conscious choice to learn all she could about plant based/vegan cooking. This quickly turned into a YouTube channel. Hands down, this is one of the best food channels any plant based/vegan eater can enjoy. Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/theplantbasedkitchen

If your new to this, be sure to get Camy’s beginner’s guide with recommendations for food replacements so you can quickly enjoy healthy, plant based meals.

With a focus on flavors, your family will delight in the types of meals you’ll learn how to cook by watching Camy’s channel.

Both Camy and her husband have released 25 pounds without dieting, but from giving up meat and dairy. Their health has improved as well as their excitement for what comes next.

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Jeffrey Masson, New York Times Bestseller, had no intention of writing some of the most popular books about animal compassion, communication, and the truth about farm animals, but life had a powerful plan for the man of many talents.

At nearly 80 he is passionate about both raising awareness about compassion to animals and being vegan. The two perfectly go hand in hand.

His first glimpse into his destiny as an outspoken advocate for animals was when he wrote, When Elephants Weep: The Emotional Lives of Animals.

This national bestseller exploring the complex emotional lives of animals was hailed as “a masterpiece” by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas and as “marvelous” by Jane Goodall. The book explores dancing squirrels to bashful gorillas to spiteful killer whales, taking readers on an emotional roller coaster ride.

As a result of writing When Elephants Weep, Jeffrey became vegetarian. But more was in store for Jeffrey.

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75 Hard is all the craze. Yet, what are the most common questions people have. In this episode, discover the top 5 questions and the answers.

#75 #75Hard #Livehard

Is plant based the way to go with 75 Hard?
What exactly is 75 Hard?
Why is it called HARD?
Will I succeed?
Who's this for?

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When you first explore a plant based diet, it can be difficult to know what to eat, what not to eat and how to find the support you need. Discover 5 Plant Based Books for Newbies recommended by plant based podcast, lifestylist, author and YouTuber, Kathleen Gage.

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Eat Green, Make Green
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Vegan Fitness for Mortals
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Eat to Live
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The China Study
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Beginner’s Guide to Plant Based Eating
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Eat to Live: The Amazing Nutrient-Rich Program for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss, Revised Edition

The China Study: Deluxe Revised and Expanded Edition: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-Term Health

Vegan Fitness for Mortals: Eat Your Veggies, Be Active, Avoid Injury, and Get Healthy for Life

Eat Green Make Green: How Adopting A Vegan Diet Took My Life & Career To The Next Level

Like most children who grew up in the Midwest on a subsistence farm, Caroline Allen was taught to be kind to animals and love them on the one hand, and to butcher them for food on the other hand. Hunting and fishing were all part of life on the farm and one Caroline prided herself in being very skilled at.

Caroline describes her upbringing as very loving, yet very poor… dirt poor.

Eager to leave the rural life behind, Caroline jumped at the chance to get a four year degree in journalism when she was awarded a scholarship.

University was light years from where her mother and father were with their education. Neither had graduated high school opting to get their GED in their sixties and seventies.

Knowing what it was like to be dirt poor, without an education, Caroline was determined to make something of herself. With a definition of success that included travel, money, a fast paced life and “being somebody” Caroline had no clue what was in store.

After obtaining her degree, she set off to see the world, using her writing skills as the ticket out of the rural life.

Her impressive resume includes being a newsroom journalist in Tokyo and London, travels to exotic places and living a bona-fide jet setting lifestyle.

After working as a journalist in Tokyo, after working in a newsroom during the death of Emperor Hirohito and the cultural sea change that wrought, Caroline spent a year traveling Southeast Asia — India, Nepal, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, Malaysia.

Yet, life as she knew it came to a screeching halt at a point where most people would say she made it.

Feeling a strong call to give up the life she had grown accustomed to, Caroline knew there was a bigger purpose to her life, but she had no idea what that was.

Although she loved the crazy, jet-setting life that was world’s away from her impoverished, rural Missouri upbringing, something was calling her. That something was art, book coaching and most importantly, a commitment to complete compassion to animals and the planet through a vegan lifestyle.

What followed were many years of self-exploration, Wretched, painful years of confusion, despair, and heart-break. Not sure if she was having a break-through or a break-down, everything that defined her was taken away.

Thus, began the journey of rebuilding her life from the ground up.

Today, as a novelist, visual artist and book coach, Caroline Allen lives by the core values of creativity, authenticity, purpose, and contribution.

Join in on our conversation where we dig deep into what veganism means to Caroline, how she was able to align her purpose by spending extended periods of time in nature, when the flood gates of her visual art work opened up, and the confusion she sees from people who continue to eat factory farmed animals.

A 100% committed vegan for eight years, Caroline sees her journey as one that allows her to raise awareness about sentient beings and our relationship to all living things.

Setting up her art studio in a yurt, filled with over 600 drawings, in a very private area in Oregon, Caroline spends her days painting, coaching clients and allowing life to unfold in a most natural way.

One of her greatest joys is spending time with animals at one of several sanctuaries, painting everything from horses, goals, pigs, and cows. A portion of proceeds from the sale of her artwork is donated back to the sanctuaries.

To see some of her artwork, visit https://www.carolineallen.com/vegan-art-sale or catch the YouTube video https://youtu.be/Txabn1XcH60

Have you ever wondered what the difference between vegan and plant based is? When I first started eating plant based, I was pretty confused. On the one hand, I didn't want to call myself vegan because I really didn't understand what it meant to be vegan. Yet, from what I understood, being vegan meant compassionate eating void of all animal and dairy.

Early into my journey, I wrote a blog post about the difference. http://plantbasedeatingforhealth.com/vegan-and-plant-based-are-apples-to-oranges-sometimes/

Now, nearly two years into my lifestyle change, I have merged vegan and plant based eating in a way that it aligns with my values. I’ve gone deeper into the lifestyle and it seems, the more I learn, the more I want to learn about being vegan.

In a nutshell, when you are plant-based/vegan, you eat a whole food plant based diet that is healthy, compassionate, and ethical. It’s really that simple.

Issues that can be addressed when people transition to a whole food, plant based/vegan lifestyle is minimizing health risks, including complications from COVID-19, healthier populations, less food insecurities, kindness to animals due to not eating factory farmed animals and so much more.

Many people think eating plant based is expensive. Actually, when done right, eating a whole food, plant-based/vegan diet can be very cost effective.

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hef AJ has been devoted to a plant-based diet for 43 years. Her background includes being the host of the television series Healthy Living with CHEF AJ which airs on Foody TV. With her comedy background, she has made appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman and more. A chef, culinary instructor and professional speaker, she is author of the popular book Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight, which chronicles her journey from a junk-food vegan faced with a diagnosis of pre-cancerous polyps, to learning how to create foods that nourish and heal the body.

Based in Palm Springs, Chef AJ teaches how to create meals to transform health, how to deal with cravings and food addiction and addresses the emotional side of eating. She is the creator of The Ultimate Weight Loss Program, was the Executive Pastry Chef at Sante La Brea Restaurant in Los Angeles, creator of Healthy Taste of LA and the YouTube cooking show The Chef and the Dietitian. Chef AJ holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University and is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Since the start of the pandemic, Chef AJ has added Facebook and YouTube lives to her repertoire as a way to continue to serve her community.

Knowing from a young age she didn’t want to consume animals; she was able to adhere to a vegan lifestyle due to her Orthodox Jewish upbringing. She never developed a taste for animals and always had compassion for animals.

This compassion was put to the test early in her schooling to become a veterinarian. When asked to prep salamanders for testing, her reaction to the first one prevented her from doing a second one. She absolutely refused to harm the animals.

This put an end to her aspirations of becoming a veterinarian.

It all began with an Easy Bake Oven

Chef AJ got a taste for baking when she received an Easy Bake Oven at the age of seven for Hanukkah. As a self-described fat kid, she loved desserts and loved baking.

That was the start of a lifelong passion for baking. A passion that turned into her life’s work.

Although fit and slim today, Chef AJ had her own struggles with weight. Reaching 200 pounds at her highest, she was more of a junk food vegan than a plant-based eater.

Realizing that although she was vegan, the way she ate was very unhealthy. After being diagnosed with precancerous growths called adenomatous polyps, Chef AJ knew it was time for a dramatic change.

The change included learning about whole food, plant-based eating while at the Optimum Health Institute.

Since that time, Chef AJ has become a force to be reckoned with. A recognized name in virtually every vegan and plant-based circle, you can catch Chef AJ on Facebook and YouTube live weekdays at 11 a.m. Pacific. https://www.youtube.com/user/therealchefaj

Be sure to pick up a copy of her book, The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss: A revolutionary approach to conquer cravings, overcome food addiction, and lose weight without going hungry. https://amzn.to/3gEgwli

The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss: A revolutionary approach to conquer cravings, overcome food addiction, and lose weight without going hungry

A self-proclaimed redneck, Tim had what could be considered a successful life. A highly profitable financial advisor, Tim had the American dream of the wife, the kids, the nice house and all the trappings that come with it including being overweight, bloated, skin conditions like eczema, being tired … a lot and yet, striving for more. It was never enough. Until it wasn’t.

His life began to unravel due to health problems when he had a revelation that poor health didn’t just affect him, it affected everyone around him.

But it was only after watching family and friends die of cancer and the untimely death of his younger brother that he finally decided to take action. Tim’s journey led him to a shocking discovery which helped his friend beat cancer and transform every area of his life.

Feeling charged with a duty to help others he started sharing his knowledge with anyone that would listen. This led him to producing his own chemical free food products. ‘Chemical Free Body’ was born.

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If there's one thing most people want, it's more energy. Yet, the majority of people don’t live in a way that supports this end.

A great many people wake up sluggish, drag themselves out of bed, somehow make it through the day, come home to plop themselves in front of the television or their computer, stuffing themselves with unhealthy foods and drink, drag themselves to bed only to repeat the same thing the next day and the next and the next.

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Dr. Livingston’s career was the envy of those who knew him. The author of Never Binge Again, Glenn is a veteran psychologist and was the long-time CEO of a multi-million-dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry.

Featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, American Demographics, ABC, CBS radio, and UPN TV to name just a few media outlets, Glenn willingly admits he was driven by financial success.

Over the course of his career, Glenn has sold $30,000,000 of marketing consulting services.

Although monetarily successful, he hid a deep hole he could not seem to fill with anything other than food. He had a very intimate relationship with binging.

As his bank account grew, so did his waistline. Tipping the scales at nearly 280 pounds, Glenn was forced to face his demons. Never did he think he would end up as a tired, frustrated, obese man whose main comfort came from food. He was ready for a change. Yet, his journey out of obesity and the food prison he found himself in was not without more frustration.

Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of binging and overeating through the work he did with his own patients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants.

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Alison is a registered dietitian and board-certified in oncology nutrition and started Wholesome in 2015. After developing an oncology nutrition program at a local academic cancer center, Alison pursued Wholesome exclusively as her business and client base continued to grow and increase in demand. Her passion for nutrition and healthy lifestyle is obvious in her work, her care for her clients, and her desire to always keep learning. Although Alison is board-certified in oncology nutrition, she is multi-passionate in nutrition and her expertise goes beyond cancer and involves helping others with the management of chronic diseases such as: heart diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and autoimmune diseases.

Alison seeks to educate and empower everyone on the benefits of a wholesome, plant-focused diet and it's role in fighting and preventing chronic diseases.

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Mary McGuire is very aware of her food choices and how they impact her health, the planet and animals. In a nutshell, she is plant-based for health and vegan for compassion to animals and the planet.

Born in poverty, to a dysfunctional family in inner city Birmingham, England, Mary McGuire didn’t have the type of upbringing that required much more than finding a low paying job containing limited prospects for anything beyond this.

Fast forward over four decades, and Mary is on her path and life’s work as a transformational author, speaker, and voice for the voiceless… animals.

As a long time vegetarian, then vegan, Mary chose the plant-based lifestyle in 2016. Completely void of animal and dairy products in her diet, Mary is committed to doing what she can by living the example of compassion to all sentient beings.

From social worker to business consultant, Mary is living the life her parents never dared to dream. She has built a career and a fulfilling life, without sacrificing values and inner life.

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Kate Kunkel has enjoyed careers as a writer, a harpist, and a TV talk show host. But her most important job developed as she witnessed the devastation that dementia wrought on her mother, and it has become Kate's mission in life to do whatever she can to prevent anyone else suffering as her mother did.

Her research has inspired her to become a passionate advocate for taking control of one's own health with better lifestyle choices, and a huge part of that, of course, is with an organic, whole food, vegan diet.

Kate believes that Losing your Mind is a Choice, and that it is never too early, and never too late, to take control of your health and protect your future.

As a long-time vegan, Kate Kunkel is more committed than ever to raise awareness about the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle.

Starting her journey in the eighties, with a few detours along the way, she vowed to do all she could to raise awareness about brain care after her mom died.

Her first introduction into the world of veganism was when she owned a hair salon in Palm Desert, California.

As the first salon to have a “no animal testing” and no chemicals for products policy, they used a brand of products that they bought by the gallon. It was based on Kate’s desired to doing what she could to look after the planet.

It was during this period, she received a brochure from PETA of what is referred to a “downer” cow. A downer is an animal, usually livestock, that cannot stand on its own and therefore is to be killed. A downed animal, one that is unable to stand, is not necessarily a downer.

Her heart breaking in what she says is, “a million times over” became vegan overnight.

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Saying you are a compassionate person and actually living with compassion can be two very different
things.

True compassion goes beyond the words we speak. It filters into virtually every area of our life including how we treat animals. It is amazing how many people say they care about animals and yet, in the next breath they are consuming some type of animal based product.

The fact is, how animals are raised (and killed) for consumption is NOT compassionate. The great majority of animals are bred, born, and raised (albeit for very short periods of time) on factory farms. If you have done any research on factory farming, you know it is incredibly inhumane.

Full blog post: http://www.plantbasedeatingforhealth.com/true-compassion-means-no-harm-to-animals

From inspiration activator, to one who lifts spirits with her teachings, CeCe Heart has committed her life to raising awareness about the power of a plant-based lifestyle. A wild storyteller, CeCe, who resides in Bali, shares her life experiences through the power of unfiltered tales of travel, inspiration, intuition and passion for health and wellness.

She is involved in the dynamic environmental healthy tech company, SEEDS. As a heath and relationship wellness advisor, CeCe is committed to raising awareness about the energy of live food on one’s mind, body and soul.

SEEDs is a beautiful concept that's focused around regenerating the planet. It’s a movement that is about honing in on people that are passionate about the planet in whatever capacity that that might be.

CeCe is an environmental advocate who has dedicated her life to raising awareness about kindness to the planet and animals through a conscious diet.

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How does someone go from making daily (sometimes twice daily) trips to Taco Bell for the "usual" $20 order of tacos, chips, burritos and whatever else was in the bag, hitting 420 pounds on the scale, reaching a 66 inch waist, to becoming one of the most popular podcast hosts on the topic of plant based eating, now trim and fit, an in-demand podcast guest on other lifestyle and plant based/vegan shows, with no end in sight?

That's the story of today's guest, Chuck Carroll.

Chuck Carroll is host of the Physicians Committee's popular “The Exam Room” podcast and known widely as The Weight Loss Champion, a name given to him by an NFL player for losing an incredible 275 pounds. At just 5 feet 6 inches tall, Chuck weighed 420 pounds and had a 66-inch waist before radically changing his life.

Join us for a lively, insightful conversation.

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From the typical “bro jock” who always had a passion for the environment, Zack Belknap connected the dots about the hypocrisy of what he ate and being an environmentalist when he watched the movies Dominion and Cowspiracy.

Zack Belknap is a pro-card holding bodybuilder and NASM certified personal trainer who is a favorite among his clients.

Bringing a tough as nails philosophy from his competitive weight training and the compassion of an animal advocate to the experience, Zack’s clients know he doesn’t mess around.

He’s serious about his commitment to their health and helping them achieve the gains they want. Whether it’s training for a competition, or simply getting in shape, they know Zack will go the distance with them.

Yet, he never imposes veganism on his clients. But if they ask, he’s more than willing to answer any question they have about what it means to be a vegan athlete.

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Recently, many states lifted the mandates of the quarantine and stay at home orders.

For some, the past couple of months have been a time of reflection and much needed change.

For others, actually millions of others, people went back to old behaviors as if nothing ever occurred.

The GREAT awakening is upon us. It’s a time when some will take full responsibility for their choices and actions while others will continue to go about their business as if they have no say in the quality of their life.

You can choose where you reside. Are you someone who believes this is how things are and you just have to accept it? Or are you among those who are experiencing The GREAT Awakening?

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For more than 40 years, Dr. T. Colin Campbell has been at the forefront of nutrition research. His legacy, the China Project, is the most comprehensive study of health and nutrition ever conducted. Dr. Campbell is the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University. He has more than 70 grant-years of peer-reviewed research funding and authored more than 300 research papers and coauthor of the bestselling the book, "The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health."

Enjoying vibrant health and an active lifestyle well into his late eighties, Dr. Campbell continues his quest to educate people that "the ideal human diet looks like this: Consumer plant-based foods in forms as close to their natural state as possible...eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, raw nuts and seeds, beans and legumes, and whole grains."

Recognized as a pioneer in the plant based movement, Dr. T. Colin Campbell, author of the China Study, believes that the government should withhold funding for medical schools unless they agree to teach nutrition according to what we know. The National Institutes of Health should have another institute dedicated to nutrition. And at a community level, support for nutrition programs.

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Laura Theodore is a nationally recognized television personality, podcast radio host, celebrity PBS vegan chef, renowned jazz singer and award-winning author of five plant-based cookbooks, including Jazzy Vegetarian’s Deliciously Vegan, which won silver medals at the 2018 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards, Midwest Book Awards and the 2019 Living Now Book Awards. Her highly-anticipated new cookbook Vegan for Everyone; 160 Family Friendly Recipes with a Delicious Modern Twist was released by Scribe Publishing Company in March, 2020. Season Eight of the Jazzy Vegetarian television show airs nationally every Sunday at 9:30am EST on the Create Channel (check local listings) and Laura’s new podcast, Jazzy Vegetarian Radio airs live every Thursday on Unity Online Radio. Learn more at: www.jazzyvegetarian.com

Are you ready to live the life you deserve? Looking to transform the way you look, feel and think? Then you’re ready to hear my amazing conversation with Serena Sabala, co-found with her husband, Eugene, of Whole Shift Wellness. www.wholeshiftwellness.com

Serena is a certified plant-based nutrition consultant, yoga teacher and fitness trainer. She has studied the subject of nutrition for over 10 years and has a unique, holistic approach to health and wellness.

When she was only eight years old, her father, a very successful businessman, and busy entrepreneur, became extremely ill. Unfortunately, he did not have the tools to take care of his own well-being and therefore crumbled under the pressure of owning a multi-million euros business.

This led to him losing everything he had worked so hard for with huge consequences to him and the whole family. This experience was a catalyst for Serena’s interest in well-being practices.

Fast forward to today. Together with her husband, Eugene, they founded Whole Shift Wellness, a coaching company specializing in custom programs for time-pressured professionals. With over 20 years combined experience, they have worked with over 500 extraordinarily successful professionals from across five countries.

Together, they passionately apply their proven methodology to transform the health and well-being of leaders from around the world who want to be strong, fit, healthy and satisfied. Those who aspire to continue having a positive impact within their organizations and the communities around them.

Serena received her certification for Plant Based Nutrition through eCornell University.

Ashley James has committed her life to raising awareness about health and healing. In her teens and early twenties, she relied on Western Medicine Doctors for her health issues, but felt worse as a result.

It was when she began her journey into natural healing things turned around.

During our conversation, Ashley shares what it was like, what happened and when she became 100% plant based.

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When we were first asked to “shelter at home” it seemed like a reasonable solution to a scary problem. COVID-19 appeared to come out of nowhere.

Most people believed it would be a short-term situation, gladly sacrificing a few days at home for the “good of all.”

Yet, truth be told, it’s likely 99.9% of people had no idea what was in store.

Factory farms are shutting down due to the number of cases and deaths occurring in the very locations where “food” is processed, and the fear factor increases for a great many people.

In the case of factory farms, rather than admit that these plants are breeding grounds for disease, contamination, viruses and countless injuries, the “powers that be” are doing all they can to get public support and sympathy for what they deem as a major food shortage and a break in the food supply chain.

They are doing all they can to mislead the public by convincing people they will experience protein deficiency if they don’t eat animal based products.

Nothing could be further from the truth. The truth of the matter is this; factory farms are unhealthy to humans and animals. Plain and simple.

When COVID-19 first hit the light of day, most people took the news at face value. Yet, there were outspoken skeptics from the start. Many were alarmed by similarities to health crisis situations in the past.

Internationally recognized expert on nutrition, medicine and health, and the Executive Director of Wellness Forum Health, Dr. Pam Popper was extremely alarmed by what was happening.

Her position is often viewed as controversial, yet, as you will discover, her point of view, perspective and facts are well-researched and definitely worth considering.

Who Is Dr. Popper?

Dr. Popper serves on the Physician’s Steering Committee and the President’s Board for the Physicians’ Committee for Responsible Medicine in Washington D.C. She served as part of Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s teaching team at eCornell, teaching part of a certification course on plant-based nutrition. She has been featured in many widely distributed documentaries, including Processed People and Making a Killing and appeared in the acclaimed documentary Forks Over Knives, which played in major theaters throughout North America in 2011. She is one of the co-authors of the companion book which was on the New York Times bestseller list for 66 weeks. She is the author of Food Over Medicine: The Conversation That Can Save Your Life.

Dr. Popper is a featured as the lead expert in Food Choices, appears in Diet Fiction, and also in Code Blue. She is the author of the companion books for Food Choices and Diet Fiction.

Dr. Popper is also a lobbyist and public policy expert, and continually works toward changing laws that interfere with patients’ right to choose their health provider and method of care. She has testified in front of legislative committees on numerous occasions and has testified three times in front of the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

The Interview

During our conversation, Dr. Popper debunked many of the myths to do with COVID-19. Whether you agree, disagree or choose to dig deeper, one thing I’m confident you’ll agree with is this; Dr. Popper is a breath of fresh air during a time when many people are not questioning much at all about the current situation.

The following includes excerpts from our conversation as well as information to further substantiate what Dr. Popper says.

This is not the first time Dr. Pam Popper has gone against conventional wisdom and done all possible to pull the veil off people’s eyes.

“When this all started, there wasn't much attention paid to it. When it started to look like something was really going to happen, the very first data didn't make any sense to me.

“There were two or three dozen cases outside of China and the W.H.O. (World Health Organization) declared a pandemic. I'm thinking, “this sounds shockingly like what happened before with Swine Flu.”

“In 2009 and 2010 the CDC and the W.H.O. fanned the flames to create panic in order to convince people to get the flu vaccine,” Dr. Popper points out.

With the current pandemic, Dr. Popper noticed many similarities to what had happened and what was about to unfold.

“I started digging into it. The more I dug, the crazier it got,” Popper states. “Every time you think you’ve heard the end of the craziness; you find something else insane that's going on.”

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“I’d Rather Die Than Give Up BBQ!” These were the word of Brian Rodgers when he was considering bariatric surgery due to being morbidly obese. At 300 pounds, he was not willing to give up his love of BBQ.

When the surgeon told him he would likely lose his desire for the taste of BBQ, he walked out of the surgeons office.

Knowing he needed to get his health under control, like virtually any undertaking of this magnitude, Brian threw himself into figuring out the solution to losing weight while enjoying the flavor of good ole’, down-home BBQ.

Enter plant based eating and Fool’s Gold BBQ.

Over the last 20 months, Brian’s life went from one of disease and frustration to one of vitality, energy and freedom.

Fast forward from August 1, 2018 to today. Here are some of the obvious results.

The following are all gone...

140 pounds.
Liver disease
Hypertension
Sleep Apnea
Dyslipidemia.
Morbid Obesity
Buffalo Hump
Chronic Bronchitis
IBS

Katrina Fox established herself as a leader in the vegan community by putting her stake in the ground first at age 11 as a vegetarian, and then in 1996 when she became an ethical vegan.

Katrina is an award-winning journalist, PR consultant, founder of VeganBusinessMedia.com, host of Vegan Business Talk podcast and author of Vegan Ventures: Start and Grow an Ethical Business, the first global book providing success strategies for aspiring and existing vegan business owners. She has written extensively for niche and mainstream media for 22 years on animal advocacy and ethical business and was a regular Forbes contributor for a year, specializing in writing about vegan and plant-based businesses. A vegan of 24 years, Katrina, who is originally from London, UK, lives in Sydney, Australia, with her wife, Tracie. She loves glitter, bling and disco.

Katrina is the founder and editor VeganBusinessMedia.com, host of Vegan Business Talk podcast and author of Vegan Ventures: Start and Grow an Ethical Business, the first global book providing success strategies for aspiring and existing vegan business owners. She's currently a regular Forbes contributor specializing in writing about vegan and plant-based business and columnist with New York digital fashion magazine La Fashionista Compassionista.

Katrina helps vegan and plant-based business owners, entrepreneurs and ethical leaders to share their stories in the media by teaching them how to do their own PR through her media consulting, coaching and training programs including her signature course Vegans in the Limelight.

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In today's times of health concerns, it's essential to boost your immune system. In this episode, Kathleen Gage shares specific strategies to boost your immune system including:

Definitive of Purpose
Mindset
Plant based diet

Not only is what you consume essential, who you surround yourself with is equally as important.

Kathleen Gage also shares recommended books to help you on your plant based diet transition.

http://plantbasedeatingforhealth.com/immune-system-with-plant-based-diets/

In light of all that’s going on with COVID-19, there is one thing that not many media outlets are talking about, where viruses come from. Namely, factory farmed animals. In addition, the obesity epidemic is one of the greatest risks to run into complications with COVID-19.

Find out how to minimize your risk through better food choices. Read the blog post specific to this episode of the Plant Based Eating for Health Podcast show.

http://plantbasedeatingforhealth.com/obesity-covid-19/

Scott Wagnon is a man on a mission... to educate and help his patients one person at a time.

As a 100% plant based lifestylist, Scott has decades of medical experience and knowledge. During our interview we talked about the benefits of a plant based diet as well as why now, in light of COVID-19 people would be wise to adopt a plant based protocol.

Born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, Scott was a involved in Professional Bicycle Racing (Europe and competed in the Olympic Trials in 1988). He had the honor of carrying the Olympic torch on a bicycle in 1996.

Married to Angela, and the father of two grown boys and two daughters in law, Scott boasts his role as a grand-dad to a grand dog and grand kitty.

He was a paramedic for 10 years up in Portland, Oregon and graduated in 2005 from OHSU as a PA.

He has worked in many areas of medicine, including community health, pain management, sports medicine, urgent care, and now internal medicine for the past 5 years.

He currently works a Oregon Medical Group in Eugene, Oregon and is well known for his FREE in-person (now remote) classes, “Food as Medicine” to over 700 patients one on one in the clinic. He has taught group classes to over 600 attendees on the subject of Feed as Medicine since June 2018.

Committed to raising awareness about using food as medicine, this interview will surely inspire you to give it a try.

Nutrition/Lifestyle related education:

-Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from ECornell in December 2015 -1,000’s of hours in online lectures, books, movies etc.
-Attended 3 national plant based multiple day conferences, and 5 one day local conferences -Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (October 2019) -Teaching “Food As Medicine” classes since June 2018 -Have given multiple continuing education lectures around the state
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Rich Taylor, author and podcast show host of Stress Free You shares insights into what a plant based eating protocol can do for your stress levels.

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In light of the current situation, no one is exempt from the problems stemming from COVID-19. Yet, there are solutions. One is what we consume.

In this episode, plant based lifestylist, Kathleen Gage discusses what you can do to stay calm during the pandemic.

Get her free guide on going Plant Based.

http://www.plantbasedeatingforhealth.com/guide

After Alexi Bracey conquered cancer, she changed her chef’s hat to one of plant-based nutrition. She spent the last 20 years learning what pieces of the puzzle are needed to achieve and maintain excellent health - nutritionally, emotionally and environmentally.

Alexi experienced a life-changing moment on a recent visit to a nursing home. In the one dining room, the residents were animated, having a lively conversation, sharing their excitement of an upcoming trip. Down the hall, in the other dining room was total silence. Most of the residents were slumped over in their chair, no conversation, no eye contact, a number of them had to be fed or were eating without utensils. Many of them were younger than Alexi. They were suffering from various forms of dementia. It broke her heart, so much that she decided to shift her focus to helping mature people live long and die young with her vast knowledge and experience in reaching optimal health.

A dedicated plant-based eater and lifestylist, Madeleine Eno has successfully carved out a niche in the editing and authorship space. Dedicated to working with experts who have a life-changing message through their writing, Madeleine goes deep into her passion for what it means to be a plant-based lifestylist.

It was during a meditation many years ago that Madeleine literally heard a voice say, “You’re done with meat.”

She had promised herself that if she ever received that kind of inspiration, she would honor the message. From that point forward, she has not eating any animal or dairy products.

Madeleine is an in-demand book writing strategist working with conscious entrepreneurs who are committed to sharing their message through books.

Everybody's story is really linked to dealing with the world that's changing fast and uncertain and unpredictable. “All we have is ourselves and our own growth and our own clarity that we can kind of control. There’s a definite connection to all things and eating plant based allows for that connection.”

She teaches her clients that the process of writing has to come from within. When we tap into that inner wisdom, it impacts all we do. Working with authors, Madeleine guides her clients to higher awareness through retreats, book mapping and consulting.

Ryan Furman was the typical all-American dude. Raised to believe he needed meat and potatoes to survive, his claim to fame on his 18th birthday was to eat a 49 oz steak in ONE sitting.

At 6’2″ and 145 lbs. soaking wet, Ryan was determined to put muscle on his thin frame.

In spite of eating what he believed to be a healthy diet (most of the time) his level of exhaustion prevented him from living the life he knew he could.

He was misinformed about what to eat and how to eat. Frustrated with the amount of medication he needed to reduce his cholesterol; he knew he needed a change.

The more he learned about exercise and nutrition, the more he realized how much he still didn’t know.

Thus began his journey into nutrition. He took a close look at what he ate in order to educate himself on how to properly fuel his body.

It took some thorough investigating and retraining of his food values. It wasn’t until he switched to a plant based diet that he immediately felt better. Within one week, he noticed positive benefits.

Since that time he has reshaped his diet and now coaches others who want to eat plant based.

On October 13th, 2014 he was certified as a Plant Based Nutritionist through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. This is the leading authority on Plant Based Nutrition in association with Cornell University.

He is also a certified Personal Trainer through ACTION.

Learn all about a plant based lifestyle. Covering topics about being vegan, ethical food choices and kindness to the environment due to a plant based diet. This is the inaugural episode.

http://www.plantbasedeatingforhealth.com