That Rooted Feeling

Welcome back to That Rooted Feeling! Last week, we talked about the health risks of eating meat and as a follow up we wanted to dedicate a whole episode to the consumption of fish and eggs. In this episode we will clear up some of the confusion about whether a plant based diet is really all-or-nothing and if we should consider incorporating fish and eggs into our diet or not.  Then tune in fo...

We have been hearing for a while now that meat is bad for us and has links to diseases like cardiovascular disease, but it is sometimes difficult to sort through the information and find the facts. How exactly is meat linked to inflammation and disease?  On this episode of That Rooted Feeling, we are talking about the consequences of meat in our diet and some of the compelling studies that mi...

Would you like to reclaim your power over stress and live your live with more ease and joy? Too many of us experience prolonged stress and the negative effects that result and seep into all areas of our lives such as our relationships, our sleep, eating habits, and more.  Don’t let fear or stress hold you back! I this episode Jamie and Brooke discuss how developing strategies for dealing with...

I think we all can agree that stress doesn't feel good and that we would rather live with out it. Did you know that there are also some specific ways that stress impacts our health?  Listen in as Brooke explains what stress is from a biological and psychological perspective and how it directly affects our health. Then tune in next week to learn effective ways to manage stress in your lif...

Many of us have heard about studies that link light drinking to health benefits like a lower risk of heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and some gallstones but what does this mean? What defines light drinking versus drinking too much? And what about the risks? On today's episode, Brooke talks about the effects alcohol has on our health and shares what we should know about any benefits it may provid...

Why is it so important to sleep well? And what constitutes good sleep exactly? Do we really need 8 hours per night? All of these questions and more are covered in this episode about creating healthy sleep habits. Good, quality sleep is foundational to feeling and living well. Fortunately, it is a learned habit, we can actually train ourselves to sleep better, and it is easier than you think. If yo...

Most of us know that good sleep is important not only for functioning throughout the day but also for our health. We might even know or have experienced the side effects of not getting good sleep. But how does sleep work exactly? What processes in our body are at work when we sleep and how can we support them? In this episode, Brooke takes us on a deep dive into the importance of sleep and the phy...

Jamie discusses the basics of dietary fiber; what it is, why we need it, and how much to get. Fiber is essential to building a healthy diversity of gut bacteria, which is so important for physical and mental health. We really should be more concerned about it!

In addition to a whole food, plant-based diet being safe for growing children and meeting their nutritional needs, it also offers a variety of health benefits over other dietary approaches. Today we discuss not only how an appropriately planned plant-based diet is safe for kids, but also some tips on nutritional areas of concern and how to make this a joyful family transition.

Join Dr. Brooke Stubbs and Jamie Javed, RN as they give an overview of the basics of a plant based diet. Hear Dr. Stubbs break down the health issues with saturated fat, found in excess in the Standard American Diet (SAD). Learn how a plant based diet can protect you against chronic diseases. Your nutrition can also affect the genetic material in your gut, but changing it can mean big news for you...

Join Brooke and Jamie as they lay the ground work for improving your overall health.

Join Dr Brooke Stubbs and Jamie Javed as they introduce themselves and how they met through their shared passion for plant-based nutrition and a lifestyle approach to health and wellness.   They have both felt the benefits of a healthy diet and well-rounded lifestyle and are excited to share that feeling with you.   With their shared passion for improving every aspect of others’ lives, from physic...