Episode 30 – Plant Power for Constipation Relief

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Are you suffering from constipation? Two physicians and experts in nutrition and digestive health discuss how a plant-based diet and fiber can help reduce symptoms of constipation, and also a warning about what you should consider before omitting certain food sources from your diet.

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

Episode 29 – Revolutionizing the Egg Industry with Plant Based Alternatives: An Interview with Vegg Owner Harold Bollaci

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Can a plant based egg substitute taste, smell and cook just like the real thing? Find out in this episode with Harold Bollaci, owner of the Vegg egg replacement company. Drawn to veganism after a lifetime of dietary complications related to being born without an esophagus, Harold shares the inspiring story of how he overcame his own health struggles and ultimately acquired the Vegg. He discusses the environmental and health benefits of plant-based eating, and the future of the plant-based food industry.

In this episode you’ll hear:

3:45 – Why Harold Bollaci acquired the Vegg while being a practising lawyer.

9:00 – Harold’s health journey being born without an esophagus and going plant based.

14:50 – What is the Vegg made of?

16:00 – What does this egg replacement product taste and look like?

17:40 – Egg replacement for baking

18:30 – Egg allergies

19:15 – Protein amount

21:00 – Price point

24:15 – Harold’s opinion on the future of plant based eating.

As referenced in this episode:

•  Alternative Food Network Youtube Video on Trying Plant Based Scrambled Eggs.
• Save 30% with discount code AFN30 at thevegg.com.

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

Episode 28 – Can Hormones Be Balanced Through Food?

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Have you ever said to yourself “If only chocolate were healthy for me…”? Here’s some news – eating dark chocolate (60%+) could benefit your health! In the latest “Plant Based Diet” episode featuring food and women’s health blogger Talida Voinea of Hazel & Cacao, you’ll learn: 1. The benefits of a plant based diet for hormone health 2. How chocolate and soy can benefit women’s hormones 3. Talida’s journey to hormone balance and the creation of her successful blog and Instagram account.

In this episode you’ll hear:

3:00 – The health benefits of chocolate

6:30 – Talida’s health journey and the beginning of Hazel & Cacao

11:45 – Why Talida chose plant based eating

15:05 – Benefits of a plant based diet in reproductive years

17:55 – About soy

19:30 – Plant based diet during peri-menopause and menopause

21:50 – Pillars of health – considerations beyond diet

23:30 – Talida’s cookbook

26:40 – Giveaway

28:00 – Tracking your cycle

29:00 – Difference between cocoa and cacao

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

Episode 27 – Omega-3: The Essential Fat for Every Cell in Your Body

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Do you want to achieve optimal health? Corinna Bellizzi is sharing information about omega-3’s from algae to achieve optimal health. In this episode you will learn the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, the challenges of getting enough omega-3’s from plant based food sources, and the potential of algae to provide a more efficient way of getting these nutrients.

In this episode you’ll hear:

2:50 – Corinna’s background and knowledge of omega-3’s

5:55 – What are omega 3 fatty acids and what are omega-3 health benefits?

7:15 – Do people generally have a sufficient supply of omega-3’s?

8:30 – Algae as a source of omega 3’s

9:15 – Can people feel a difference if they start taking an omega 3 supplement?

12:20 – Are there sufficient plant based food sources of omega-3’s?

16:00 – Types of algae

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

GUEST LINK: 
https://orlonutrition.com

Episode 26 – Nutrition Tips for Migraine & Headache Relief

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If you’re interested in finding natural ways to control headaches and migraines, then you need to tune into this episode. We’ll be going over essential nutrients and foods for chronic headaches and migraines, so that you can finally get some relief. Guest Susannah Juteau, who is a registered dietician specializing in headache and migraine nutrition, discovered a medication-free solution after suffering for five years from debilitating headaches and migraine attacks.

In this episode you’ll hear:

3:00 – Susannah’s path to becoming the “headache nutritionist”

6:00 – Can nutrition and diet actually get rid of headaches?

7:20 – How does an anti-inflammatory diet help with headaches?

8:50 – Susannah’s process to create personalized food plans

12:20 – Foods to eat for hormone-related headaches

13:55 – Seed cycling

15:55 – The importance of a diverse diet

18:00 – 5 nutrients for migraine headaches

21:55 – Health benefits of lentils

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

GUEST LINK: https://www.headachenutritionist.com/

Episode 25 – Difference Between Plant Based and Vegan: Our Guests Respond

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Unsure what the difference is between plant based and vegan? In this short episode, find out what some of our podcast guests have to say.

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

As referenced in this episode:

Other episodes with Kathy Davis:
What Does Whole Food Plant Based Mean? (Episode 13)
Plant Based Recipes for the BBQ (Episode 21)

Other episodes with Colleen Montgomery:
Heart Health Benefits of a Plant Based Diet (Episode 18)
Save Money on Plant Based Groceries (Episode 22)

Another episode with Easter Ho:
Can Eating Plant Foods Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer? (Episode 24)

Another episode with Kory Zelickson:
Top Plant Based Food Trends (Episode 23)

Episode 24 – Can Eating Plant Foods Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer

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Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer. Approximately 13% of women will be diagnosed with female breast cancer at some point in their life. Is there such a thing as an anti-cancer diet and more specifically, can plant based eating reduce the risk of breast cancer? Find out with guest Easter Ho, ND, IFMCP. From breast cancer risk factors to current scientific research and specific food examples, Dr. Ho provides important prevention information that you don’t want to miss.

 In this episode you’ll hear:

2:15 – How common is breast cancer today?

3:20 – Breast cancer risk factors

4:40 – Is there such a thing as an anti-cancer diet?

7:45 – Does plant based eating reduce the risk of breast cancer?

10:30 – Fiber

11:35 – Isoflavones and is organic recommended for soy products?

12:30 – Is organic produce recommended?

16:30 – Does the link between diet and breast cancer change depending on the type of breast cancer?

18:00 – Dr. Ho’s prevention suggestions

19:40 – Herbs and spices

20:30 – Specific food recommendations for breast cancer prevention

Guest Link: www.dreasterho.com

As referenced in this episode:
For more about algae: http://alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-5-algae-the-food-of-the-future/

For more on the health benefits of spices: Episode 18 of “Doctors+”: http://alternativefoodnetwork.com/doctors-plus/

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

Episode 23 – Top Plant Based Food Trends

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What’s trending in plant based foods for 2022? Kory Zelickson, the co-founder and CEO of Vejii Holdings, lets us in on what’s hot in plant based products.

In this episode you’ll hear:

2:00 – How Kory began his plant based journey

4:00 – The top trending food categories on Vejii

5:00 – Is the next generation of plant based foods healthier?

6:30 – Cheese alternatives

10:00 – Price of products on shopvejii.com

13:40 – Frozen goods shipping

16:10 – Kory’s favourite plant based foods and cooking tips

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

Episode 22 – Save Money on Plant Based Groceries

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Let’s help you save money on groceries. In a climate of rising food prices, we take a look at where plant based foods fit into this landscape and how to do plant based on a budget. Guest Colleen Montgomery, a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Certified Plant Based Health Coach and owner of Wellness Within LLC, provides meat v. plant based comparisons with great money saving tips and recipe ideas.

In this episode you’ll hear:

3:15 – Eating plant based foods is expensive: Fact or fiction?

5:15 – Cost comparison: Ground beef v. tofu, lentils and black beans

6:50 – Will plant based proteins give me enough protein?

8:40 – Tofu summer rolls

9:45 –  Lentil tacos

13:30 – Budget friendly pantry staples

18:30 – Top spices to have in your pantry

21:20  – Colleen’s thoughts on buying organic

22:05 – Buying in bulk

22:40 – Buying produce in season

23:05 – Should you buy frozen fruits and vegetables

23:25 – Comparison Shopping: App downloads and digital coupons

24:15 – Batch cooking

24:45 – Limiting your food waste

26:15 – Do plant based foods freeze well?

Guest link: https://www.wellnesswithinhealthcoach.com/

Another episode with Colleen: http://alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-18-heart-health-benefits-of-a-plant-based-diet/

As referenced in this episode:For 25% off on a year subscription to Prevention Magazine, enter code “PLANTS” at checkout at prevention.com/plants (limited time only). 

Plant Based Pantry Essentials: http://alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-12-plant-based-pantry-essentials/

Environmental Working Group “Dirty Dozen” List: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

Episode 21 – Plant Based Recipes for the BBQ

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Love to grill? From main dishes to sides, plant based lifestyle coach, author and CEO of VegInspired, Kathy Davis, shares delicious plant based BBQ ideas and even lets us in on her plant based burger recipe.

In this episode you’ll hear:

2:55 – Plant based alternatives including veggie burgers, tempeh BLT and carrot dogs

6:45 – Black bean burger recipe

12:30 – Be in control of your BBQ experience and have enough to eat

13:20 – Plant based BBQ side dishes including grilled potato salad, whole grain pasta salad with oil free dressing and guacamole

16:50 – Grilled vegetable skewers with tofu

17:30 – Pulled jackfruit sandwich

20:20 – Kathy’s cookbooks

21:00 – Kathy’s free meal plan for download

Guest link: https://www.veginspired.com/

Another Plant Based Diet episode with Kathy: What Does Whole Food Plant Based Mean

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann