Plantbased, Not Perfect

In this episode I chat with nutritionist Sarah Marlette on common weight loss myths and what the science says (or doesn't) behind each. From high carb vs. low fat, to ketogenic diets, fruit making you fat, glucose monitoring as biohacking and everything in between, Sarah breaks down how our bodies work to provide a better understanding of fact vs. fiction when it comes to weight loss. Find Sarah M...

Today's episode is about maintaining healthy eating habits when dining out. From pregame tips to set you up for success before you leave your house, to how best to set up your plate, what to order and avoid at different restaurants and specific meal ideas, I cover all of my tips, tricks and insight I have learned along the way. I go in depth on what to order at chain restaurants, fast food and typ...

In this episode I share why calorie counting doesn't work long term for sustainable nutrition, health and weight loss. We discuss the calorie density approach and how to apply it to your life, along with how to view quality not quantity when looking at the food you choose to fuel yourself with. From digestion, to energy and absorption we talk about how calorie counting is antiquated and the food f...

In celebration of today's 100th episode, I am sharing YOUR testimonials, health journey stories and words because without you and your support there would be no Plantbased, Not Perfect community. Listening to how you have taken your health into your own hands and: lowered your cholesterol and blood pressure, lost weight, achieved food freedom and healed your relationship with food, ditched diets a...

Today's episode is a reair of my interview with Vibing in Valentino, where I get interviewed on my childhood, what I wanted to be when I was in college, my first blog and journey to becoming plantbased. I share how I went raw vegan at first and how it came full circle to a sustainable lifestyle, plus we get into all the anti-aging effects of eating this way. I share insight on dental health, plus...

From a career at Vogue and Refinery29, to co-founding her own wellness company with friends, Lily Galef (founder at Hilma) chats everything wellness, business and the business of wellness in this episode. TOPICS // How Hilma was created Ingredients to avoid in your OTCs The science behind Hilma products and how they are formulated using only ingredients with clinical research behind them. Running...

Today's episode is all about sweeteners - the good, the questionable and the ugly. We chat about Fruit Sugar vs. Refined Sugar and I answer whether all sugars are seen as simply sugar in the body? I share my personal favorite whole-food sweetener options and why, as well as which two sweeteners showed to be health promoting in studies. Covering: Agave Aspartame / Saccharine Coconut Sugar Monk Frui...

This episode is brought to you from a Blue Zone - Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, where we are vacationing. I thought it would be fun to do a Q & A session answering some of your questions, from my top travel health tips to apple cider vinegar and tips for elimination. How do you stick to healthy habits when in tempting places / fallen off the path?  Can you eat too much fiber? Do I workout on vacation?...

In this episode I'm talking to Annie Jaffrey ( @anniejaffrey ), a digital content creator who has amassed nearly 1Million subscribers on Youtube. We discuss how she organically grew her channel, content creation and tips for anyone wanting to start as a content creator. Annie shares her skincare tips: from healing acne internally, to glowing skin from within and how she crafted her own skincare br...

I'm sharing my top tips to create healthy habits when you may have none. Whether you want to workout more often, add in the Lean Green Smoothie or finally take the step to eating more plantbased I have you covered with actionable steps to implement today. Surround Yourself with People Living the Healthy Habits Start Slowly Make the Commitment to Yourself The Power of Belief Prepare and Plan The to...

Today we are talking about trendy health and wellness topics all of us have seen or already do daily. I thought it would be interesting to deep dive on: Lemon Water to "detox" in the morning, Buying Organic Produce and how the Dirty Dozen List is created and whether "Clean" Wine is just a marketing ploy. Q. Why do I not drink Lemon Water every morning? Q. Do we always need to choose organic produc...

In this episode I chat with the founder of De La Heart, Gigi Vogel, on starting her business, her life and health beforehand and what she learned along the way, as well are her daily practices, anti-aging tips, lymphatic drainage and everything in between. TOPICS: + Gigi's story from failing health to optimal vitality + Navigating diet culture and eating for longevity + Launching her own business...

Today's Superfood Episode is all about COCONUT - from coconut oil, to coconut water and flakes - what does the research tell us and should we be consuming it every day for optimal health? Coconut Oil: Cholesterol and heart disease, weight loss, Alzheimers. Type of coconut oil and what to avoid. Coconut Water: Nutritional profile, skin health, anti-aging and collagen production. What to look for an...

Today's episode is on celery juice. Is it a magical drink that you must juice to get its benefits? Is it all hype with nothing to back it up? I dive into what the research shows us and how to incorporate it into your life if you are interested. Health Benefits of Celery What the Research Shows/Doesn't Show Blood Pressure Antioxidants Juicing vs. Whole Foods Takeaways Tips to Buying Celery Ways to...

This episode covers the 80/20 Method; one of the major principles I personally follow and talk about in my REVAMP Ebook for a sustainable plantbased way of living. The beauty of the 80/20 approach is that it isn't a "diet" as you aren't restricting anything or cutting out complete food groups, which results in an effective and sustainable way of eating that supports health and weight loss.  Origin...

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and with 1 in 10 women struggling with endometriosis, I felt this episode was timely. As someone who has endometriosis and no longer has the symptoms, I wanted to share my story as well as studies, tips and insight on how we can alleviate the symptoms through lifestyle and diet, not necessarily medication and surgery as our only option. TOPICS: My Endo Story...

This episode dives deep on some of your top asked questions from IG to provide you with insight, research and my experience with these hot topics. Why am I gaining weight after going plantbased? Top reasons why you may be gaining weight even though you are eating plantbased and how to adjust to aid in weight loss. Why am I feeling bloated since switching to eating plantbased? Top reasons you may b...

Today's episode is about how to cultivate happiness at a 9-5 job and beyond. I am sharing all of my insight, tips and tricks I have learned over working at the same 9-5 job for 11 years. These go beyond just work and can help you with setting up your life for more happiness now. Mindset & Mantras Protecting Your Energy Creating Daily Routines You Love Living a Life of Purpose Fueling Your Way to H...

Today's episode is inspired by a topic I receive many questions around - CARBS, eating a high carbohydrate diet, eating many fillings of carbs and how it can not lead to weight gain? I explain how and bust myths around carbs in this episode while hopefully helping to shift your perspective on this misunderstood macronutrient. TOPICS: Why we need carbs to power our brains The types of carbs and how...

This episode is a chat with nutritionist Sarah Marlette where we go deep on the topic of FASTING. We cover the benefits of fasting, men vs. women and what the studies show, fasting for your cycle, women and workouts when fasting, bloating and weight gain, the ideal fasting timeframe, the proper meals to eat when breaking a fast, hormones and everything in between. This episode is sponsored by NED,...

Today's episode is a Q&A answering your questions from Instagram. Today we go in depth on: Q. Can I use frozen spinach vs fresh in the LGS and is there a difference? Also, studies on frozen fruit. Q. Thoughts on coffee and how much do I drink? I personally drink 1 - 2 cups per day of coffee. Q. How to Lean out your legs more? Q. Since you dont drink often, how do you destress? Forager is offering...

This episode is a Supplement Spotlight on a supplement we are all familiar with - probiotics. I break down what probiotics are and why we need them, as well as going in depth on the important questions like: Is there evidence to support probiotics work? Can they survive in our gut if they even make it that far? Is it just a trend that doesn't live up the hype? Have they been shown to help any heal...

Today's episode is on releasing perfectionism with food & achieving a plantbased, not perfect mentality. Have I ever struggled with food issues? Know your WHY, Find your triggers and learn from them Stopping reductionism habits like labels, calorie / macro counting, etc. All Calories are NOT created equal The 80/20 method and how to apply it to your life holistically Replace vs. restrict Adding in...

I can't believe it took me 80 podcast episodes to finally talk about dental health, even though it was the catalyst that started my entire plantbased health journey. As many of you know my mom's Congestive Heart Failure was a direct result of an infection in her mouth from a root canal that went untreated and then the infection moved to her heart. Yes, our dental health is connected to our heart h...

One of the most requested questions I've been receiving lately during the #pbnprevamp Challenge is needing inspiration for easy and filling plantbased, not perfect lunch options. In this episode, I share how I plan and prepare lunch ideas for the week, along with tons of savory and sweet lunch ideas to give you inspiration and motivation while basing your meals around real whole plantbased foods t...