Plant Based Eating for Health

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 t...

  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.   Quick...

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 aft...

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-...

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 ea...

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 @tasjro...

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 o...

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 w...

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.wholel...

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...

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 o...

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...

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/ Join the Face...

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...

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 o...

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 optimi...

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...

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...

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 o...

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,...

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 i...

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,...

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 t...