Plantbased, Not Perfect

Today we are celebrating ONE YEAR of podcasting with this special episode dedicated to answering all of your health and wellness questions you sent in via Instagram. QUESTIONS: Lean Green Smoothie Recipe Was there ever a point where you carried extra weight and if so, how long did it take to see a change? Why dont you eat eggs? / Was it hard for you to give up eggs? Different types of workouts we...

Today's episode is a superfood spotlight on Hemp Seeds. I have been adding these beauty seeds into my diet on a daily basis lately and I wanted to share with you why and all of their amazing health benefits. TOPICS // Omegas & Protein Weight Loss Minerals & Vitamins Anti-Aging Benefits Health Benefits Studies & Research How to add hemp seeds to your diet Choosing the best hemp seeds (GMOs and Orga...

This episode lifts the veil on depression and shares studied natural ways to boost your mood, whether you personally experience depression or are just feeling in a funk. With personal experience loving a family member who battles depression I wanted to share the knowledge I have learned to help anyone who might need to hear this message right now. Gut Health & Mental Health Food as Medicine Key Nu...

Today we are going to be talking about gluten. I wanted to focus on gluten because I feel there is a lot of confusion around it, misinformation and questions on whether gluten-filled foods are all created equal. I explain what gluten actually is and share the science on this misunderstood protein, along with which options are best for you dependent on your health journey. What is gluten? Why wheat...

Today's podcast episode is focused on seafood and you might be surprised what I have to share. From its health benefits to potential negative side effects, we have an honest conversation about how to fit seafood into a plantbased not perfect diet if you want to, along with alternatives if you don't. TOPICS // Alkaline vs. Acidic Health Benefits Toxins & Pollutants Fish Highest + Lowest in heavy me...

On this episode I interview Zoe Kissam, an herbalist for Traditional Medicinals, on all things herbs and teas, plus the many health benefits associated with different herbs. From Zoe's journey to finding herbalism and falling in love with the Traditional Medicinals brand, to what an herbalist does in a day, we "herb nerd" out in this episode on all things herbs, teas and health. Traditional Medici...

Today we are going to be chatting about all things dates. Dates are an amazing true superfood that I feel are highly misunderstood, so I wanted to share my findings on the many health benefits of dates, dispel common myths about them having "too much sugar", plus share organic brands I was recommended. We are also talking about how I use my dates along with my date bites recipe from my ebook so yo...

Today we are chatting all about FATS, the different types, which ones are "healthy", which ones to avoid, everything about nuts and seeds, fats from avocado and how fat plays a big role in endometriosis. Differences Between Fats: Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans Fats Healthy Fat Breakdowns: Chia Seeds, Avocados, Nuts/Seeds Why we should limit our oil intake, which oils are best/worst, how to cook low...

Today we are talking about how to achieve glowing skin from within through two major elements you get directly from plant foods. Simply put - minerals & enzymes are beauty element BFFs that lead to naturally glowing skin. So what foods do we get them from and how do they work together? I break it all down for you today.  MINERALS BREAK DOWN ENZYMES BREAK DOWN Top Beauty Minerals & Top Foods that H...

Today's episode is all about my favorite "superfood" ACAI. You know I consume it almost daily, but today I wanted to get into WHY I eat it so often, debunk common misconceptions around it and break down all of its amazing health benefits you may not know about. There is a difference between ordering sweetened Acai with sugar added to it vs. making unsweetened acai with only fruit sugar added to it...

Today I am answering all of your questions that came through on Instagram: How to vet supplements? Do you workout in the morning? Do you drink coffee? Thoughts on the 80/10/10 diet? What do eat in a day to lean out and in what order? How to achieve a "plantbased not perfect" mentality? What to eat after a workout? Do I take B12? Food combining - do I do it and it is real? My favorite resources for...

This episode is all about staying healthy while we #STAYHOME due to COVID-19. I am sharing everything I am doing at home, from my daily routine, to my easy plantbased meals and workouts I've been trying. I am also sharing all of the things I am not doing which help me to stay calm, positive and thriving. I hope this episode motivates and inspires you during this time to continue working towards yo...

This episode was created to inspire, motivate and support you during this isolation period from Coronavirus (COVID-19). With so many of us staying inside our houses, I want to help you with keeping your health on track despite it being an uneasy and uncertain time, so you can come out of this just as healthy and fit, if not more, than when this started. I am sharing studies, tips and tricks on eve...

Today we are talking about natural ways to enhance your immune system all the time, but especially now when everyone is feeling uneasy about the coronavirus. I did the research to help figure out the most effective and scientifically studied ways we can boost our immune systems to help avoid possible flus, viruses, infections and more. With coronavirus on everyone's mind I wanted to provide real V...

Today's podcast episode is a superfood spotlight on something new I have added into my routine: bee pollen. I break down how bee pollen helps with So many things - everything from weight loss, to anti-aging properties, giving you glowing skin, aiding in digestion, counteracting the effects of radiation, being a stress reliever and promoting energy. And those are just the top health benefits I high...

Today I am sharing in depth on my plantbased, not perfect journey and answering all your questions around my experience as well as providing tips for you wherever you are on your plantbased path. So, let's get into it... My first experience with veganism What caused me to go plantbased? How long have I been plantbased? The documentaries that originally inspired me My diet before going plantbased H...

Today we are reviewing the five healthy habits you can start incorporating today to help you live your healthiest life possible. With research to support, we chat about everything from: obtaining fiber from raw foods, the impact of pesticides and why we want to choose organic produce when we can, why eating out does you zero health favors and we weigh the health pros and cons of caffeine. I also g...

Today's Plantbased, Not Perfect podcast episode is all about SUGAR. I receive many comments, DMs and topic requests on this so we go deep today on everything from the basics explaining the difference between natural and refined sugars and how they break down in your body, to the overall affects refined sugar has on our health and beauty. Yes we talk about natural fruit sugars and NO they aren't ba...

Today's Plantbased, Not Perfect podcast episode is an interview with Brittany Wisniewski @theorganicblondie a detoxification specialist, best-selling author of "Keeping Well" and founder of a non profit Keep Well Org. After losing her mom to terminal breast cancer, brittany has devoted the past 10 years to learning about natural health and cancer remission, leading her to become a detoxification s...

This episode is meant to inspire and motivate you on your plantbased journey with a mini Book Club on the Vegan Ebook Bundle. I'm breaking down my top favorite ebooks from the bundle, how they will add value to your life, results I have seen, which ones have the best simple plantbased recipes and more. And I'm so excited to announce that...the Vegan Ebook Bundle is back for a short resale this wee...

Today's Plantbased, Not Perfect episode is all about the many benefits of incorporating green smoothies as much as possible into your life. Green smoothies are such a simple and inexpensive way to help your digestion, amp up your beauty, as well as fight inflammation and disease. I am answering all of your questions I have received about my Lean Green Smoothie with information, tips and insight wh...

Today's Plantbased, Not Perfect podcast episode is all about weight loss. It is one of the top questions I receive so I wanted to share my insight, research and tips and tricks to help you lose weight and/or naturally maintain a lean body as the steps to achieving both are the same. I don't believe in strict "diets", magic powders or superfood supplements - you can achieve an amazing state of heal...

Today's Plantbased, Not Perfect Podcast episode is dedicated to the health benefits of saunas and all the ways they can improve your health. I first heard about sauna benefits while listening to Joe Rogan's podcasts with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (there are a few) and was so amazed by the data that I couldn't wanted to share the information with everyone. In this episode, I summarize the research finding...

I am so excited to announce the project I have been working on, which is the Plantbased Ebook Bundle! This bundle includes 60 Ebooks from the top plantbased content creators around the world (Loni Jane, Elsa's Wholesome Life, Debi Flue, Caroline Deisler, Bonberi) - for just $50!! These ebooks focus on everything from: plantbased recipes, workouts, meal plans and hormone balancing to natural beauty...

I am so excited to share the project I have been working on with some other plantbased women which will be announced on the 1st, save the date!  Today's episode was created to provide you with a 2020 Intention Roadmap to help you with writing out your intentions for the New Year. I go through each area I focus my intentions around, the importance of writing them out and personal examples from 2019...