Plantbased, Not Perfect

In this episode I wanted to look into some of the popular beauty and skincare trends we are hearing about from Tik Tok to see if they have any validity behind them. I know we all love skincare and anti-aging so let's see if there is research to support the latest fads: from taking colostrum supplements, to beef tallow in skincare and whether facial yoga / gua sha actually works? Find out more on t...

This episode is a supplement spotlight on Berberine - touted on Tik Tok as "nature's ozempic". We deep dive on what the research has to say (if anything) on berberine's health benefits: from blood sugar and insulin resistance, to gut health and longevity, lowering cholesterol and weight loss effects. I also share key takeaways and tips if you want to incorporate berberine into your lifestyle. SPON...

In this episode I share insight on snacking - is it healthy for us? Do we need to be snacking to boost metabolism? Also we go through healthy snack ideas to provide inspo for you next time you are shopping, from sweet to salty and everything in between. I also share research and support on certain snacks so you are armed with choosing the best option for you to live your healthiest life. SPONSORS...

In today's episode I sat down with our favorite nutritionist, Sarah Marlette, founder of Nourish Thrive Glow , about everything related to our periods, progesterone and pregnancy. Sarah explains progesterone, its importance, signs of it being low/high, and its relationship to cortisol and thyroid. Foods to eat for healthy hormones, lab testing and hormones, thyroid issues and tips for women over 3...

In the episode I share my top five tips to bring with you into fall to ensure you stay fit and healthy through the season. From what we eat daily and foods to limit, ways to boost our immunity, how to set up your days and weeks with the 80/20 method, tips to elevate our self care and lower stress, and prioritizing movement and sleep - we cover everything you need for your healthiest fall yet. Cara...

Today's episode is an interview with Tamar Samuels, registered dietician nutritionist and co-founder of  Culina Health - a personalized, virtual nutrition platform that pairs you with a RD and is actually covered by insurance. Our conversation largely centers around disordered eating, gut health and hormone health, with Tamar sharing tips for listeners to navigate these issues and insight that you...

Today's episode is on how to stop aging with glutathione. Hailed as the master antioxidant, glutathione disposes of free radicals that bring on aging and regenerates immune cells. I explain how glutathione fights aging and disease, what the research has shown and the top tips to boost glutathione naturally from a food first and lifestyle approach. NED:  helloned.com/PLANTBASED or code PLANTBASED f...

In this solo episode I share my results from a 5 day SAKARA Gut Reset and give you guidelines, tips and shopping hacks to do your own reset at home on a budget. I also share my updated skincare routine, both day and night, favorite products I believe made changes in my skin and other lifestyle habits that play a role. We also chat on some updated travel tips I am implementing for my upcoming vacat...

In this episode we summarize the amazing health benefits of honey. From its nutrient profile, to all of its evidence-based benefits: from protecting against Diabetes Type 2, wound healing and weight management, to overall health, colds & coughs we share what the data has to offer. I discuss why vegans avoid consuming honey, what you should know about honey farming practices and what we should look...

This episode is all about drinking green tea for health and longevity. From cancer to anti-aging, heart disease and cognitive decline - there is a plethora of research to support the health benefits of drinking more green tea and we cover them all. We also chat about whether to buy conventional or organic tea when shopping and why, lead contamination and heavy metals, and recommended tea amounts f...

Today I discuss how adding in greens on a daily basis can change your life, overall health and everything in between. This is a change I made almost three years ago with adding in the lean green smoothie almost daily and have seen the biggest difference in my health. I share some of the biggest changes you will see incorporating more greens into your diet and why, what the research says to support...

Today is a Q&A solo episode on some hot topics, backed by research and providing my personal take and tips. What do I think about Botox? Thoughts on Health at Every Size? Tips for living WFPB with a partner who is omni? I am struggling to resist cheese and unhealthy items and wanting to change that. SPONSORS: Use code "PBNP20" for 20% off your purchase at SproutLiving.com Visit Carawayhome.com/PBN...

In this episode I sit down with Kathryn Shah, founder of Spring & Mulberry . At the age of 32, after picking up a virus that turned into pneumonia, Kathryn faced death and a few years later was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at just 35. Through her health journey she learned that food is medicine and took her health into her own hands through research, pairing traditional Western tre...

This episode focused on food cravings: the science behind why we crave certain foods, how it differs from women to men, myths on nutritional deficiencies causing cravings and TONS of practical tips to help you with food cravings. I also share how my cravings have changed as my diet has shifted, ways to curb sugar cravings and the importance of greens in your diet to combat cravings you might be su...

In today's episode I share beauty and wellness habits and products to help you live your hautest and healthiest summer. With my high and low product recs, we cover everything from suncare to skincare, haircare, what to eat and drink for weight loss, importance of movement, summer reading tips and everything in between. SPONSORS Use code "PBNP20" for 20% off your purchase at SproutLiving.com Take 1...

Today's topic is all about choosing a plantbased protein powder to answer all your questions on types, what to look for and avoid, whether we actually need it in our diet and much more. From pea, hemp, mixed, brown rice and soy - we cover the differences between the most common protein powder sources and which have the best nutritional profile. I walk you through which ingredients to avoid and wha...

This episode is all about SALT. How to choose the healthiest option, why we need sodium in our diets and its health benefits, as well as why certain types of sodium are linked to health issues - so you can make the healthiest choices. From table salt, to sea salt and Himalayan salt, we deep dive into each providing you with tangible tips when choosing salt and what to avoid. I also answer whether...

In this episode I answer your questions backed with research on: tips for healing eczema and what influences it, how to healthily gain weight on a plant based diet without relying on processed foods, and the research on oats and whether they are a health promoting food. Elemental Superfood: Visit  elementalsuperfood.com and use code PBNP for 15% off OSEA: 10% off your first order sitewide with cod...

In today's episode I chat with Elemental Superfood founder Nicole Anderson-James. From an unhealthy childhood - to discovering the power of nutrition to help heal her daughter from food allergies and autism - Nicole shares her journey from creating raw desserts in LA to building a superfood bar business. We discuss autism and how food affects symptoms, especially refined sugar, healing through who...

In this episode I walk you through the typical items I pick up at Trader Joe's outside of fresh produce; from dry goods and condiments, to snacks and frozen items. I share why I choose certain items and skip others to educate you along the grocery trip. For when you don't feel like cooking, don't enjoy it or simply have no time on your hands - I also provide examples of easy and quick plantbased m...

In this episode I chat with Lily Geiger - the 25-year old founder of the non-alcoholic aperitivo brand Figlia - which has been featured in VOGUE, NYT and WSJ. Whether you are interested in drinking more mindfully, are sober curious or just wanting to lessen your drinking this episode is for you. Lily shares her story and the catalyst to creating a non alcoholic beverage company in her 20s, along w...

In this episode we talk about the trend of influencers quitting veganism from a non judgmental place. I cite the common symptoms mentioned when people stop being vegan and use science to illustrate how many times health issues can be attributed to so much more than diet alone. We discuss genetics, restriction and disordered eating, gut and mental health, plus how being vegan doesn't equate to heal...

Today's episode is on all of the amazing health benefits of pomegranates - from helping arthritis and fighting cancers, to improving heart health and gut health, plus providing anti-aging benefits for our skin - these little seeds pack a powerful health punch. Backed by science (always) we cover how to incorporate pomegranate seeds into your diet, why you might want to try them for certain health...

This episode is focused on legumes. Sounds simple enough, but so many are afraid of incoporating them into their diets so we get into it today to inform you to help you live your healthiest life possible. We chat about legume's nutritional benefits and science-backed health benefits from heart health to cancer, plus how they aid in weight loss. For anyone who experiences gut issues when eating leg...

In this week's episode I talk all things post travel: from eating plantbased in Australia and my in-flight tips, to why I chose to limit alcohol on vacay. I provide insight on my daily travel workouts, what the research says about 10k steps a day, plus why what you consume (shows, podcasts, tv, books) is important for your overall health. Take 20% off my fave protein powder Sprout Living with code...