Podcast Finale: Navigating the US Food System with Mel Weinstein: How to Make Healthy Choices Amidst Ultra-Processed Temptations
"We have the freedom to choose what we eat." Mel Weinstein, joins me today to dissect the truth behind ultra-processed foods. His expertise, captured in his written work and podcast, aims to demystify the additives that shape America's fast-food empire and our grocery store shelves.Have you ever wondered what goes into your favorite packaged snacks that make them so irresistible? We examine why these concoctions captivate our taste buds and how they're engineered to do so, often at the cost of our health. The revelation of the commercial food industry's motive to prioritize shelf stability and uniformity over nutrition underscores the urgency of making informed choices. The curtain is pulled back to reveal some shocking facts about our food system in the US. Resources from this Episode:"Fast Food Ingredients Revealed" Book"Could ultra-processed foods be the new 'silent killer'?" Article FDA Substances ListIf you want to connect with Mel, visit the following:Website: FoodLabelsRevealed.Com Podcast: Food Labels Revealed Facebook: Prophet of Processed Food_____________________________________________________________________Plant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan
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Reversing his heart disease, pre-diabetes and a 65 pound weight loss were just some of the changes Kelley Gilberry saw after going plant-based. But inspiring others to do what he's done may be the best outcome yet.
"The food is the medicine and the medicine is the food."Kelley Gilberry, CHN, is a fervent advocate for holistic wellness, an accomplished Health Coach, plant-based nutritionist, a published author, and an inspiring keynote speaker that is dedicated to guiding people towards a better life. The death of his mother and his own diagnosis soon after caused a seismic shift in how he was approaching life. Determined, Kelley set out on a path of research, self discovery and transformation. And it all started with plants. Resources from this Episode:Plant Saved My Life Happy Cow MedicineFreeMethod.comIf you want to connect with Kelley, visit the following:Instagram: @one_determined_vegan Website: OneDeterminedVegan.com _____________________________________________________________________WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Have a question, suggestion or comment for the podcast? Fill out form herePlant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan
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Unveiling the Fertility-Boosting Power of a Plant-Based Plate with Judy Simon and Dr. Angela Thayer
Struggling with infertility? What's on your plate may be impacting you more than you know. Today I welcome Judy Simon, RDN and Dr. Angela Thayer, two leading experts in reproductive health. They join us to unravel the link between nutrition and fertility, potentially trimming the wait to welcome a new life. This is the basis for their upcoming book "Getting to Baby: A Food First Fertility Plan" that hits bookshelves, April 9th, 2024. Resources from this Episode:Getting to Baby: A Food-First Fertility Plan to Improve Your Odds and Shorten Your Time to Pregnancy If you want to connect with Angela, visit the following:Instagram: @angelathyermdWebsite: angelathyermd.com If you want to connect with Judy, visit the following:Instagram: @fertilenutritionWebsite: www.mind-body-nutrition.com _____________________________________________________________________WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Have a question, suggestion or comment for the podcast? Fill out form herePlant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan
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Why does it take something extreme like a parent being diagnosed with a horrible disease to finally shake us up enough to change our lifestyle? My guest, Mandy, went vegan 20 years ago for this very reason.
"I never have to worry about what I’m eating"The guests that join me every week come from all walks of life. They all get to this common place of plant-based eating, but each one arrives for very different reasons. Some are inspired by documentaries, some by the animals, some have no choice and need to change their own health. My guest today, Mandy, started her vegan journey 20 years ago with the revelation of her father's Parkinson's diagnosis, a moment that reshaped her world. Resources from this Episode: Skinny Bitch Vegan Freak If you want to connect with Mandy, visit the following:Facebook: @MandyOrnstein_____________________________________________________________________WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Have a question, suggestion or comment for the podcast? Fill out form herePlant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan
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Genny Mack is battling chronic illness. Her weapons of choice? Plant-based nutrition and holistic healing
"I have figured out how to listen to my body and I don’t have to feel lost in this health care society."My guest today is Genny Mack who bravely recounts her battle with lupus. When the only guidance western medicine provided was prescriptions, she knew there was so much more out there. Genny illustrates the remarkable turnaround she experienced by embracing whole foods and mindfulness, a shift that not only soothed her lupus symptoms but also reinvigorated her life. Equipped with this new knowledge inspired her to help guide others on their path to wellness. If you want to connect with Genny, visit the following:Instagram: @gennymack__TikTok: @gennymackWebsite: gennymack.com _____________________________________________________________________WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Have a question, suggestion or comment for the podcast? Fill out form herePlant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan
Welcome! If you're looking for plant-based inspiration, you've come to the right place! This podcast is here so you don’t have to feel alone on your plant-based journey. You'll hear from individuals who have taken the leap to go plant-based, why they did it, the struggles they faced, their words of wisdom for you, and how they're thriving now.
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