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   1. 53 | How Blueberries Can Benefit Your Brain and Health (+ Top Ways to Enjoy Them!) {Plant-Based Nutrition, Plant Based Eating, Whole Foods, Fruits, Berries, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cognitive Health}

   It’s summer time in many parts of the world, with a bounty of fresh, juicy and sweet fruits waiting to be enjoyed – like berries. You may have heard that these are good for you and seen lots of talk surrounding them, especially about blueberries. But what’s so great about them and how can they really help you – health-wise? As it turns out, blueberries come with multiple health benefits! In this episode, we’ll dive into what recent research is showing about their potential impact on different pa

   Jun 11,2024 10:17
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   2. 52 | 3 Tips for Eating (and Staying) Plant-Based During Summer Vacation Car Trips {Travel Tips, Plantbased Diet, Whole Foods, Plant based Eating, Eating Out, Vegan Meals, Restaurant Tips, Meal Ideas}

   Are you feeling excited yet unsure and anxious about your upcoming summer vacation trip? You love traveling, visiting friends, relatives and exploring new places. But how do you navigate all of this as a new plant-based eater? Maybe you’ve just started plant-based eating, or have been in diet transition for a few months, and this is your first summer vacation trip. You’ve never tried to eat plant-based on a holiday before. So, how do you make this all work now with your new plant-based diet life

   Jun 04,2024 13:49
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   3. 51 | Should You Buy Processed Commercial Vegan and Plant-Based Food Products? {Health, Smart Shopping, Grocery Tips, Plant Based Eating, Plantbased Diet, Money Saver Tips, Whole Foods, Healthy Eating}

   Walk into any grocery store, especially the big ones, and you’ll likely see a plethora of vegan commercial products lining store shelves, beckoning you to buy them with shiny packages and bold words declaring they are ‘plant-based’ or ‘vegan’. These options certainly look good, but the question is, are these good for you and should you buy them? Where is the best place to spend your hard-earned money - on processed commercial vegan food products…or elsewhere? That’s what we’re going to talk abou

   May 28,2024 14:31
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   4. 50 | How To Save Money Year-Round Plant-Based Grocery Shopping - 3 Simple Strategies! {Plant Based Eating, Plantbased Diet, Money Saver Tips, Less Food Waste, Smart Produce Hacks, Budget Grocery Tips}

   Do you feel that eating a plant-based diet will be too expensive, so you’re afraid to try it? Or maybe you’ve started plant-based eating but don’t know how to keep your grocery bill reasonable. If you want to stay plant-based eating on a budget, I’ve got you covered! Let’s turn you into a savvy plant-based shopper. In this episode, I’ll share 3 smart money-saving strategies you can use right away to save on grocery shopping expenses…and keep using year-round. This way, you’ll have less money str

   May 21,2024 13:01
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   5. 49 | Make This Key Mindset Shift to Help Your Family Move to Plant-Based Eating {Plant Based Support, Transition Tips, Meat Loving Spouse, Less Double Cooking, Plantbased, Weight Loss, Whole Foods}

   Are you plant-based eating but feel discouraged that your loved ones seem set in their meat-eating ways, with no desire to change? They have health challenges too and you wish they could experience for themselves the benefits you’ve seen with plant-based eating. So, what do you do? Just resign yourself to the fact that you’ll have to do double cooking the rest of your life? You don’t have to. There are definitely steps you can take that’ll help your family transition to a healthier way of eating

   May 14,2024 11:50
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   6. 48 | Plant-Based Eating and Always Hungry? Here are 3 Possible Reasons Why {Plant Based Diet, Transition Tips, Whole Foods, Plantbased, Weight Loss, Feeling Full, Satisfied, Nutrition}

   Have you recently started plant-based eating, or been transitioning for a while now, but can’t seem to shake off those darn hunger pangs? It seems like you’re eating constantly, or battling snack attacks and cravings the whole day. So do you just resign yourself to the fact that it’s impossible to get full on a plant-based diet? Actually, you DEFINITELY can and should feel full and satisfied eating a whole food plant-based diet, no matter where you are in your diet transition. You really shouldn

   May 07,2024 14:05
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   7. 47 | Ask the Dietitian: Do You Need Calcium Supplements on a Plant-Based Diet? {Bone Health, Plantbased Nutrition, Plant Based Transition Tips, Whole Foods, Osteoporosis, Fractures, Dairy, Health}

   Worried about getting weak bones and more fractures if you eat plant-based? After all, dairy products have long been promoted to be a good source of calcium. So, if you remove animal-based foods from your diet, that would mean taking away dairy products like cow’s milk, cheeses, and yogurts too. Where will you then get calcium on a plant-based diet, or would you need to rely on supplements?If you want to find out, tune in.  In this ‘Ask the Dietitian’ episode, we’ll look at the risks associated

   Apr 30,2024 12:15
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   8. 46 | What's in Green Peas & Surprising Ways to Enjoy Them [Ingredient Spotlight] {Plant-Based Diet, Whole Foods, Plantbased Eating, Plant Based Budget Tips, Nutrition, Protein-Rich Foods, Meal Ideas}

   Want a budget-friendly way to give your meals a plant-protein rich boost? Then let me introduce you to our friend, green peas.  Green peas, also known as spring peas, garden peas sweet peas and field peas, might be familiar to you. But what’s so great about them? Find out in this episode! See why green peas – which are inexpensive to get and can be enjoyed year-round – should feature more on your plates. We’ll look at the nutrition they contain and some (surprising) ways to enjoy them…besides be

   Apr 23,2024 11:13
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   9. 45 | 8 Steps to Better Self-Care – with Kate Galli [Guest Expert Interview] {Plant-based Diet, Vegan, Whole Foods, Plant Based Eating, Health, Fitness, Exercise, Plantbased Tips, Healthy Eating}

   Know you need to better prioritize self-care in your life, but don’t know how to do it or keep it up? If so, join me in this episode as I interview Guest Expert Kate Galli, a Vegan Health and Fitness Coach based in Australia. She has lived a vegan diet lifestyle for decades, to safeguard animals, the environment and for health. Learn the importance of taking care of ourselves and 8 simple yet powerful steps to achieving better self-care in your life. We’ll also hear about her Plant Positive Jour

   Apr 16,2024 25:35
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    10. 44 | Don’t Toss Your Money Out! Here’s What To Do With That Limp Lettuce {Save Money, Plant Based Eating, Plantbased Budget Tips, Less Food Waste, Smart Produce Hacks, Plant-Based Diet, Grocery Tips}

    Let’s talk about a common scenario you may find yourself in – dealing with wilting lettuce or other leafy greens. No one wants to put that in a salad. So, if you open your fridge door and see a limp bunch of greens sitting in your produce drawer, what should you do? Just toss it away…along with your hard-earned money? I hope you won’t! There are actually quite a few hacks you can use to revive that limp lifeless lettuce, depending on how severe its condition is at the time of discovery and when

    Apr 09,2024 11:24
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    11. 43 | Are Plant-Based Diets Too High Carb for Those with Diabetes? {Plant Based Eating, Blood Sugars, Plantbased Diet, Keto Diet, Glucose, Prediabetes, High Protein Low Carb Diets}

    Do you want to improve your health and blood sugars, but worry about eating more carbs if you move to a plant-based diet? You know eating plant-based would mean more fruit, whole grains and beans…which are all foods you may have severely limited or avoided before. So wouldn’t eating this way make your blood sugars go haywire and worsen your diabetes or prediabetes? Let’s find out. In this episode, learn whether a plant-based diet would really be too high in carbohydrates for those with diabetes,

    Apr 02,2024 13:49
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    12. 42 | [Part 2] Need Support? 6 Kinds You can Get for Your Plant-Based Diet Transition {Plant Based Eating, Plantbased Transition, Starter Tips, Lose Weight, Whole Foods, Get in Shape, Weight Loss}

    Plant-based eating can feel like such a LONELY thing, especially if no one else in your family or social circle is making a similar change. In fact, this may be what’s stopping you from even wanting to start this new lifestyle– because of peer pressure or of having no one else doing the same thing in moving to a plant-based diet.A lack of support is one of the key challenges I see many face in their plant-based diet transition. So where can you get more support as you start or continue your plan

    Mar 26,2024 12:58
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    13. 41 | [Part 1] Need Support? 6 Kinds You can Get for Your Plant-Based Diet Transition {Plant Based Eating, Plantbased Transition, Starter Tips, Lose Weight, Whole Foods, Get in Shape, Weight Loss}

    Are you transitioning to a plant-based diet but wish you didn’t feel SO alone? Your friends and family around you don’t seem to understand what you’re going through and you don’t know where to go for help. Or maybe you’re wanting to start a plant-based diet, but you’re already dreading the thought of having to go through it yourself, and of having no one to share transition struggles with. If that’s what’s holding you back from taking those first few steps towards plant-based eating, or from mak

    Mar 19,2024 14:13
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    14. 40 | 3 Key Ways Plant-Based Diets Can Help You Lose Weight {Plant Based Diet, Healthy Eating, Plantbased Transition Tips, Drop Pounds, Whole Foods, Get in Shape, Weight Loss, Goals, Resolutions}

    Would you love to drop some pounds but don’t want to diet? If so, have you considered how plant-based eating might help you BETTER reach your weight goals with less frustration and MORE success? Yes, a plant-based diet can be really effective in helping you lose weight and keep it off, but it’s more of a lifestyle than a ‘diet’, and it’s a specific kind of plant-based diet. But how will eating plant-based help you reach your weight goals? Are there some specific aspects to this way of eating tha

    Mar 12,2024 12:52
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    15. 39 | Is Soy Good for You and Should You Eat It? [Listener Question] {PlantBased Nutrition, Whole Foods, Protein, Health Risks, Breast Cancer, Plant-Based Diet, Plant Based Eating, Tofu}

    There’s a lot of talk about soy nowadays, and the camps seem divided. On one hand, some say soy is bad and can increase cancer, especially breast cancer. On the other hand, there seem to be certain health benefits from eating soy. So, which is it? What exactly is soy and should you really eat it?   If you want to know the truth about soy, listen in. In this episode, I’ll address the concern that many people have about soy, including what it is, and whether it is safe to eat. You’ll hear what the

    Mar 05,2024 12:35
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    16. 38 | She lost 28lb and Cut Meds in 5 Weeks on a Plant-Based Diet – Interview with Chrystal [Part 2] {Plant Based, Meal Prep Strategies, Plantbased Meals, Cooking Tips, Weight Loss, Blood Pressure}

    Can you imagine ALL that might be possible from just changing one’s way of eating – from meat-heavy dishes and high fat ultra-processed foods to a whole food plant-based diet? Chrystal didn’t. Being severely overweight with multiple health problems AND a new diagnosis of diabetes, Chrystal was facing a lifetime of managing her diabetes with pills. But she wanted to heal her body a different way, and so embarked on her journey into plant-based eating, while her family remained on a regular diet.

    Feb 27,2024 17:23
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    17. 37 | No More Diabetes – Normal Blood Sugars After 5 Weeks Eating Plant-Based: Interview with Chrystal [Part 1] {Plant Based, Blood Sugars, Plantbased Diet, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Meal Ideas}

    Do you struggle with diabetes or currently have pre-diabetes? For Chrystal, getting the dreaded ‘D’ diagnosis was the last thing she wanted, especially in light of her other existing health issues - hypothyroidism, lymphedema and high blood pressure. Over the years, she has also seen multiple family members suffer the effects of poorly controlled diabetes, such as impaired vison, amputations, and kidney disease. But Chrystal had also been used to a Standard American Diet (or SAD) with a meat-hea

    Feb 20,2024 22:20
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    18. 36 | Fact or Myth? You Need Family to Come Onboard Before Starting a Plant-Based Diet {Plant Based, Support, Transition Tips, Whole Foods, Plantbased, Weight Loss, Resolutions, Goals, Lose Weight}

    Do you want to begin plant-based eating to better your health, but know your loved ones aren’t coming along? Your carnivorous spouse and other family members seem happy enough on the Standard American (or SAD) Diet…minus their health issues. So you’re hesitant to start this transition because no one else around you seems to want to do it too. The question is: should you really wait till they’re onboard or go ahead on this lifestyle change without them? If you’re struggling with this. I want to h

    Feb 13,2024 16:02
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    19. 35 | What to Do with that Meat in the Freezer – Solutions for 3 Plant-Based Diet Transition Scenarios {Plant Based, Starter Tips, Whole Foods, Plantbased, Animal based Foods, Kitchen Tips}

    Transitioning to a new lifestyle like plant-based eating involves not just building a new mindset, but also simple, real practical issues…like lack of freezer space. You want to fill your fridge and cabinets now with more healthful plant-based foods…but there are still meats hogging your freezer space, and you don’t know what to do with them. There just isn’t enough room to store it all! So what do you do with them now? If tossing them out just seems too wasteful to you, listen in as I’ll give y

    Feb 06,2024 14:45
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    20. 34 | 5 Pro-Tips to Make Your Plant-Based Smoothies More Nourishing & Health Boosting {PlantBased Nutrition, Snack Meal Ideas, Whole Foods, Weight Loss, Plant Based Diet, Lose Weight}

    Smoothies can be delicious, but how can you be sure they’re jam-packed with nutrition and truly good for you to drink regularly? It’s true that smoothies can be fast to make or easily store-bought, but also just as easy to add in  extra calories, unnecessary fats and excess added sweeteners unknowingly. These can all add up to have a negative hit on your health, especially in the long run. So, what are the best ways to make them? In this episode, I'll give you 5 pro-tips you can use right away t

    Jan 30,2024 12:10
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    21. 33 | Smart Starter Tip #4: Use This Plant-Based Kitchen Hack to Sauté Without Butter, Oil or Chicken Broth {Plant Based, Transition Tips, Plantbased, Easy Cooking, Quick Meals, Lose Weight}

    Are you wanting to move away from foods like meat and dairy in your meals, but don’t know how? Maybe you’re wondering, “How DOES one cook without using any animal-based products like butter or chicken broth?” and “Won’t that make the dish bland and tasteless?” Or perhaps you’re clueless and unsure about how to cook without oil. Well, if you’re feeling lost or stuck behind this transition roadblock, I want to help. Let me share with you a simple and easy plant-based kitchen hack you can use right

    Jan 25,2024 20:07
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    22. 32 | Smart Starter Tip #3: Don’t Go at It Alone – Get This for Your Plant-Based Diet Transition {Plant Based, Transition Tips, Whole Foods, Plantbased, Weight Loss, Resolutions, Goals, Lose Weight}

    Have you ever looked back on something that happened, and WISHED you had done it differently? You know that if you had taken other steps or done things another way, things would have turned out very differently. That’s why I want to do this episode. I want to empower you so you can enjoy your diet transition and thrive in a new plant-powered lifestyle…WITHOUT looking back with regrets.I want you to have a smoother and faster transition than the one I experienced. So, listen in now to find out wh

    Jan 23,2024 20:16
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    23. 31 | BONUS: Peek Inside the Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course – Mary S. Student Testimonial {Plant Based Diet, Whole Foods, Plant-Based, Kitchen Hacks, Easy Plantbased Recipes, Lose Weight}

    You’ve heard about the online Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course, but what is it actually like to take it? Get an insider's look today by hearing what one student graduate has to say about the recipes, modules, course outline design, and her experience taking this Course. If you’ve been considering taking this online Course to help you move from a meat-heavy diet to a plant-powered one, then this episode is for you!In this Bonus episode, I’ll be sharing part of the Course testimonial inter

    Jan 18,2024 19:01
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    24. 30 | Smart Starter Tip #2: Want Fast, Enjoyable Plant-Based Cooking? Get This Kitchen Essential {Plant Based, Transition Tips, Plantbased, Easy Cooking, Quick Meals, Save Time Energy, Kitchen Hacks}

    Feel you need a complete kitchen overhaul and expensive gadgets in order to properly eat plant-based? Here’s the good news…you don’t! If you want to avoid wasting precious time and energy cooking, here’s what’s actually MORE important. It’s more crucial to ensure you have good plant-based staples, ingredients and seasonings on hand, as well as the RIGHT key utensils and tools.But these kitchen tools and utensils don’t need to cost a lot of money to get. In this episode, I’ll tell you about one s

    Jan 16,2024 20:39
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    25. 29 | Smart Starter Tip #1: Knowing THIS Will Help You Stick to Plan with Plant-Based Eating {Plant Based, Transition Tips, Whole Foods, Plantbased, Weight Loss, Resolutions, Goals, Lose Weight}

    Do you want to begin your plant-based diet transition but don’t know HOW? You look around at those who have been on this plant-based diet journey, and can’t help wondering, “Why are some able to start and stay with a changed lifestyle, while others balance unsteadily, and eventually fall back into their previous lifestyle and habits?”I want to tell you why in this episode. In this first part of the new Plant-Based Diet Starter Series, we’ll look at a KEY thing you’ll need to be CLEAR ON that’ll

    Jan 11,2024 15:26
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    26. 28 | [Part 2] 4 Key Essentials to Building a Plant-Based Diet Lifestyle You’ll LOVE {Plant Based, How to Start, Transition Tips, Whole Foods, Plantbased, Weight Loss, Resolutions, Goals, Lose Weight}

    Ready to begin plant-based eating, but don’t know where to begin? It’s not that there isn’t any information out there – there’s actually too much of it! There are so many different viewpoints on plant-based diets, Internet search results to sift through to find what's credible, and recipes to review. It all feels super overwhelming and exhausting to process. You feel like giving up on even attempting to make a change…and you've barely started!Well, don’t give up yet. Let me guide you so you can

    Jan 09,2024 22:38
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    27. 27 | [Part 1] 4 Key Essentials to Building a Plant-Based Diet Lifestyle You’ll Love {Plant Based, Transition Tips, Whole Foods, Plantbased, Weight Loss, Resolutions, Goals, Lose Weight}

    Have you ever started something like a new habit or exercise routine…only to fall back into old ways a few weeks to months later? Then somehow it seems HARDER to get back into that same habit or routine the second time round. Ever had this experience? If you have, you’ll know how super frustrating and defeating this can all be. Well, if you’re ready to begin a plant-based diet, and want to do it RIGHT the first time, so you can avoid having to ‘redo’ your transition in the future, listen to this

    Jan 04,2024 17:46
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    28. 26 | What You Need for TRUE Success on a Plant-Based Diet (Don’t Miss This!) {Plant Based Eating, Transition Tips, How to Start, Plantbased, Whole Foods, Weight Loss, Resolutions, Goals, Lose Weight}

    Curious to know the SECRET to long-term success on a plant-based diet? How are some able to maintain a lifestyle change like this for months and years, improving their health and dropping pounds along the way, while others are struggling to even get started or to stay plant-based? Maybe you’ve already tried in the past to make changes or to build a new habit…but it didn’t last. So now you’re worried the same thing will happen when you try to transition to plant-based eating.If that’s your concer

    Jan 02,2024 17:42
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    29. 25 | How to Set a Health Goal You WANT to Keep in the New Year - in 3 Simple Steps {Plant Based Eating, Plant-Based Diet, Whole Foods, Weight Loss, Resolutions, Lose Weight, Get in Shape}

    It’s the end of the year, and you may be wanting to set some NEW health goals for 2024. But maybe you’re wondering, “How do I prevent this new year from ending up like the past one, with so many unmet resolutions and unfulfilled goals?” If that’s what you’re worried about, I want to help. In this episode, I’ll give you 3 simple steps to take that’ll help you not only set a better health goal for 2024, but also have it be one you want to keep. Also, don’t miss some exciting announcements about ev

    Dec 26,2023 13:47
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    30. 24 | Should You Start a Plant-Based Diet? 4 Questions To Ask Yourself {Plant Based Eating, Plantbased Transition Tips, How to Start, Whole Foods, Weight Loss, Health Goals}

    Have you been considering a plant-based diet for a while now…and you’re still sitting on the fence? You know this way of eating can be good for your health, will likely improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and may even help you drop some unwanted pounds. But, you don’t know if you have what it takes to really make this lifestyle shift and to change a way of eating that you’ve known for most of your life. Is this keeping you from taking the first step forward? If these thoughts and ot

    Dec 19,2023 16:43
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    31. 23 | Top Holiday Eating Success Tips for Plant-Based Eaters – Thrive at Social Gatherings! {Plant Based Diet, Plantbased Transition, Holiday Meal Tips, Stay Trim, Social Eating Tips, Weight Loss}

    The holiday season is here, and with it the joy - and stress – of social gatherings. If you’re a plant-based newbie or wannabe, this time of year can feel especially intimidating. Maybe you’re the only one eating plant-based in your social circle right now, and you’re afraid of starving at that next family holiday dinner. You’re worried about what you’ll eat and how others will react. Can you relate? Well, if you’re feeling this way, I want to help you navigate this holiday season with more conf

    Dec 12,2023 14:45
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    32. 22 | What One Day on a Plant-Based Diet Looks Like (+ Get Bonus Meal Ideas and Inspiration!) {Whole Foods, Plant Based Diet Transition, Plantbased, Beginner Tips, Weight Loss}

    Are you plant-based curious and exploring plant-based eating to improve your health, but wonder what it’s like? All the plant-based meals you see on Instagram, Facebook and elsewhere on social media look either drab OR super fancy and just plain unachievable. Maybe you’re thinking, “If that’s what plant-based eating is like, it definitely doesn’t seem doable for me”. That’s because you’re either a newbie in the kitchen or super busy running around dealing with work, the home and taking care of o

    Dec 05,2023 12:34
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    33. 21 | Save Money and Reduce Food Waste! How To Store Mushrooms so They Last Longer {Plant Based Eating, Plantbased Budget Tips, Whole Foods, Smart Produce Hacks, Plant-Based Diet, Grocery Tips}

    Tired of dealing with slimy brown-spotted mushrooms in your refrigerator? And here’s the worst part – these are the ones you’ve recently bought, so you haven’t even had the chance to use them yet! Super frustrating, isn’t it? Now mushrooms usually aren’t cheap to buy, so you’ll definitely want to keep the ones you buy fresh and usable for as long as possible. So HOW do you prevent store-bought mushrooms from going bad too fast, after you bring them home from the store…so you don’t have to throw

    Nov 28,2023 12:22
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    34. 20 | A Moment of Gratitude – Sharing Health Thanksgivings {Plant Based Diet, Plant-Based Eating, Whole Foods, Plant Based Diet Transitions, Transforming Health}

    What has your year been like so far? For some it may have been a difficult year, with a sudden unexpected life change or newly diagnosed health condition; for others, it may have been an easier year, with less covid issues or financial hardships. But no matter what this year has been like for you, there is likely still at least ONE thing we can give thanks for – and that’s what I want to be our focus in this episode. Lean in as I get personal and share what our family is grateful for since we st

    Nov 21,2023 14:09
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    35. 19 | 5 Tips To Help You Enjoy This Fall Holiday Season – Even if You’re Eating Plant-Based (+ Bonus Recipe!) {Plant Based Diet, Holiday Tips, Plantbased Desserts, Meal Ideas, Snacks, Transition Tips}

    Want to enjoy this festive Fall Holiday season, even though you’re making a diet transition away from meats and dairy? But how do you still get into the holiday spirit with those around you and enjoy it, without feeling like you’re missing out? Let me show you. in this episode, I’ll share 5 tips (and a bonus recipe) to help you continue to enjoy this special season even if you’re eating plant-based, or if you’re planning to start your transition during the Fall. I’ll show you that plant-based ea

    Nov 14,2023 13:11
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    36. 18 | Where To Get Your Protein on a Plant-Based Diet - Eat These Protein-Rich Foods! {Plant Based Nutrition Tips, High Protein Foods, Plantbased Eating, Whole Foods, What to Eat, Transition Tips}

    Will eating plant-based give enough protein? This is one of the most common questions I get from those considering a plant-based diet. And for those who have started a plant-based diet, protein adequacy can still be a constant worry and concern as well. In fact, I get this concern not just from men exploring plant-based eating, but from women in my Community, and from clients too! So if this is a concern you have, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’ll be diving into this commonly asked

    Nov 07,2023 12:40
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    37. 17 | Gaining Energy & Sharing Real-Life Tips and Strategies Eating Plant-Based – Interview with Paul (Part 2) {Plant Based Diet, Whole Foods, Plantbased Transition Tips, Mental Health, Starter Tips}

    Are you feeling drained of energy and that you’re constantly in ‘survival mode’? You’re exhausted by the end of the day and all you want to do is sit on the couch and 'veg'. So, here's the question: is there a way to eat that can naturally boost energy levels? The answer is, “Yes!” Feeling tired, wiped out and exhausted was exactly how my guest Paul C. felt…That is, until he moved to a whole food plant-based diet along with an exercise regimen. Within 4 months, he not only lost weight, and recei

    Oct 31,2023 15:09
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    38. 16 | Reducing Meds & Heart Disease with a Plant-Based Diet – Interview with Paul (Part 1) {Plant Based Eating, Whole Foods, Plantbased Transition Tips, Cholesterol, Angina, Medications}

    Are you worried about your high cholesterol levels and being now at risk for a sudden heart attack or other heart problems? Or, maybe you’ve had one already and don’t know if there will be another one coming. Well, if you’re tired of taking all those heart meds and want a solution…without MORE meds or surgery, listen in to the interview I had with my guest, Paul C. In this interview (Part 1), Paul shares the symptoms and experience he had of a heart attack at just 40 years of age, with another o

    Oct 24,2023 21:25
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    39. 15 | Fact or Fiction? 4 Common Myths About a Plant-Based Diet Busted {Plantbased Eating, Whole Foods, Plant Based Basics, Cooking Tips, Meal Ideas}

    Hi Friend, are you eager to improve your health and the idea of a plant-based diet has been on your mind? You want to try it, but there are also a million questions running through your mind. Like “Is this REALLY possible with my busy schedule and life?”, and “Won’t it take hours in the kitchen and be too exhausting to do on top of making meals for loved ones?” Or maybe you’re wondering, “Will it be bland and tasteless or make me deficient in nutrients like protein?” If these are your questions,

    Oct 17,2023 15:01
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    40. 14 | The No. 1 Mistake To Avoid When Starting a Plant-Based Diet (If You Want To Reach Your Health & Weight Goals) {Transition Tips, Plantbased, Weight Loss, Whole Foods, How to Start, Consistency}

    Do you have this common problem faced by many making the transition to a plant-based diet? It’s consistency. Why is it that after a few weeks or months into plant-based eating, some end up returning to their old habits and a regular diet, and wonder in discouragement why they weren’t able to reach their health and weight goals? If you’re facing this challenge too, this episode is for you! In this episode, I’ll tell you the Number #1 most common mistake I see many starting a plant-based diet make

    Oct 10,2023 14:32
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    41. 13 | Save Money Eating Plant-Based! 3 Produce-Stretching Hacks To Keep Bananas From Ripening Too Fast {Plant Based Eating on a Budget, Whole Foods, Smart Produce Hacks, Grocery Tips, Plantbased Diet}

    Does plant-based eating just seem like something too expensive to do? Maybe you’re working to keep food on the table for yourself and loved ones, or have retired and need to stay within a set tight budget. So, is it possible to eat well on a plant-based diet and enjoy it, while still sticking to a budget? The answer is YES – IF you use smart produce-stretching hacks and KNOW the RIGHT money-saving strategies to pick, buy and prep whole plant-based foods. This will truly save you time, energy, AN

    Oct 03,2023 13:51
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    42. 12 | Got Gas and Bloating Eating Plant-Based? Here Are 4 Likely Reasons Why {PlantBased, Whole Foods, Transition Issues, Gut Problems, Weight Loss, Plant Based Diet}

    Have you recently started your plant-based diet transition, but don’t know why you’re getting so much gas and bloating, and wonder when it will ever end? Maybe you’ve only been eating this way for a week, or have been transitioning for a few months, but still find the gas pain and embarrassment to be excruciating. You’re scared now to eat too many plant-based foods like beans and also don’t know why others seem to have a smooth sailing transition with little to no gas issues. Feels defeating, do

    Sep 26,2023 14:32
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    43. 11 | How To Make Your First Basic Green Smoothie (and Actually Enjoy It) {Easy Recipes, Meal Ideas, Whole Foods, PlantBased, Weight Loss, Plant Based Diet}

    Are you on a diet rich in meat-and-processed foods but want to ‘dip your toe’ in the sea of plant-based eating to try it? But the problem is, you’ve always relied on store-bought smoothies, and have never eaten or cooked much with veggies. Even the thought of making a smoothie at home from scratch is something new. So maybe you’re wondering, “How in the world do I even begin to move away from my current way of eating into a more healthful one?” If that’s what you’re thinking, you’re in the right

    Sep 19,2023 13:33
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    44. 10 | What to REALLY Expect When You Are Plant-Based Eating {Whole Foods, Plant Based Diet Transition, Plantbased, Beginner Tips}

    Sometimes, if you don’t know what to expect or what’s ahead, it can be harder to make a change or even take that FIRST step forward. If that’s how you’re feeling, you’re not alone. It’s natural to feel this way and have the ‘fear of the unknown’ – I’ve experienced it too. And how much more when it comes to something as big as a lifestyle change into plant-based eating! That’s why, if you’re thinking of starting plant-based eating or have just begun, I want to tell you what eating plant-based is

    Sep 12,2023 12:32
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    45. 9 | Top 7 Plant-Based Foods To Nourish Your Body With (+ What Foods To Stay Away From) {Plant Based Nutrition Tips, Protein Rich Foods, Plantbased Eating, Whole Foods, What to Eat, Transition Tips}

    Hi Friend, have you been eating what you ‘thought’ was a pretty healthy diet, only to get the news from your doctor that you now have diabetes and sky-high cholesterol levels? As if that’s not enough, you’re now labeled as ‘HIGH RISK’ for heart problems and your doctor is wanting to put you on meds as soon as possible. But your gut is telling you that there MUST be another way besides meds that can improve your health…and that’s how you came to explore a vegan or plant-based diet. But can eating

    Sep 06,2023 13:32
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    46. 8 | How Plant-Based Eating Dropped Her Cholesterol & Transformed Her Mental Health: Interview With Sandra (Part 2) {Plant Based Diet, Plantbased Transition Tips, Heart Disease, Whole Foods}

    Do you have high cholesterol and struggle with anxiety about getting heart attacks or other forms of heart disease, or of being put on medication? Is your health limiting what you can do physically and taking the joy out of your life? Well, things don’t have to stay this way. Tune in to part 2 of the interview I had with Sandra Y., whose real-life experience of health transformation amazed even her own doctor and other health professionals, because of what her health condition was like just 6 mo

    Aug 29,2023 26:17
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    47. 7 | How She Reversed Diabetes With a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet: Interview With Sandra (Part 1) {Plantbased Eating, Blood Sugars, Weight Loss, Plant Based Diet Transition Tips, Cholesterol}

    Do you feel weighed down and burdened by constant medications and anxiety around your medical diagnoses? Are you wondering if there is any natural holistic way to drop your blood sugar levels to normal, lift your depression, help you drop pounds, as well as improve your energy levels and mood? Yes, there IS a way and it is simpler than you think – by focusing on eating high quality nourishing natural whole plant-based foods and moving more, your health can improve dramatically. How? In this epis

    Aug 22,2023 31:31
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    48. 6 | The FIRST 3 Success Steps to Beginning a Plant-Based Diet to Save You Time, Energy and Money (and It’s NOT Grocery Shopping!) {Plant Based Transition Tips, Whole Foods, Plantbased Starter Tips}

    What’s the first thing you need to do if you want to start plant-based eating? Get ready to be surprised…because, it’s not what you think! Maybe your first thought is, “I need to go to the grocery store and grab lots of fruits and vegetables, pantry items, spices and ingredients to fill my shopping cart with and bring home.”But if that’s what you’re thinking, I advise you to hold off for a minute on grabbing that grocery cart. That’s because if you’re really wanting to start off RIGHT and begin

    Aug 15,2023 15:45
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    49. 5 | Plant-Based Versus Keto: Which Can Truly Improve or Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? {Plant Based Eating, Blood Sugars, Plantbased Diet, Keto Diet, Heart Disease, High Protein Low Carb Diets}

    Hi Friend, do you have type 2 diabetes and have followed the standard diabetes eating plan recommended by your doctor, but with no real results? You’re feeling disappointed and fed up with endlessly controlling your blood sugars with meds. That’s why you’re now looking for a better solution to get your blood glucose levels down naturally. But how? You’ve heard on social media about the keto diet and about plant-based eating helping diabetes. It’s all so confusing - which will REALLY improve or r

    Aug 08,2023 17:35
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    50. 4 | Why You May Not Be Losing Weight Eating Plant-Based: 5 Troubleshooting Questions To Ask {Plant Based Diet, Healthy Eating, Get in Shape, Weight Loss}

    Have you started plant-based eating recently but feel discouraged that the pounds don’t seem to be coming off? Maybe you’re frustrated and tired of going around in circles on the scale and are even contemplating going back to a previous fad diet that gave you a faster result. Yet, you see others on social media on a plant-based diet and they seem to be shedding pounds easily and readily sharing their success. So why is weight loss so much harder for you?Let me help. In this episode, I’ll share 5

    Aug 01,2023 13:44
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    51. 3 | Three Simple Strategies To Help You Build the Best Nutrition on a Plant-Based Diet {Plant Based Eating, Plantbased Nutrition, Whole Foods, Transition Tips, Eat for Health}

    Do you want to make the change to plant-based eating but feel frustrated and helpless that you’re left to ‘figure it all out’ on your own? Maybe you’re wondering, “How do I know what to eat, and make sure I’m getting good nutrition in the process?” You’re trying to do what you can on a plant-based diet, but still have that nagging worry and doubt that you’re doing it right. Starting anything new, but especially a lifestyle change, with limited support or guidance can definitely make the transiti

    Jul 24,2023 12:22
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    52. 2 | Used to Meat-Heavy Mains? Here’s Why Plant-Based Eating Will Be Easier Than You Think {Plant Based Diet, Whole Foods, Plantbased Tips, How to Transition, Starter TIps}

    If you have been used to a ‘meat and potatoes’ diet for almost all your life, it can be daunting to even think about the possibility of moving to a plant-based diet lifestyle. In fact, it may feel almost impossible to move away from decades of eating steaks, fried chicken, fries, ultra-processed foods and limited veggies. You may fear having to give up meat and all that you love in your current way of eating, and being forever destined to a plateful of bland vegetables at mealtimes. The good new

    Jul 14,2023 13:00
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    53. 1 | Plant-Based Versus Vegan - Learn the REAL Difference and the Best Way To Eat for Health {Plant Based Diet, Whole Foods, Plantbased Eating, Starter Tips, Transition Tips, Vegetarian}

    Are you plant-based curious or ready to get started with plant-based eating, but feel lost and confused by all the different terms you see? It doesn’t help either that terms like ‘vegan’ and ‘plant-based’ are often used interchangeably on social media, news media channels, in cookbooks, and by celebrities.  And what about the other terms you’ve seen - like vegetarian, pescatarian and whole food plant-based – are these one and the same? Navigating the plant-based world can seem scary, especially

    Jul 14,2023 10:07
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    54. Trailer: Plant Based Eating Made Easy Podcast

    Welcome, my Friend, to the Plant Based Eating Made Easy Podcast! Here, you'll gain SIMPLE strategies and CLEAR nutrition guidance to transform your health easily through the power of whole plant-based foods. I look forward to connecting with you and supporting you through the upcoming episodes. Stay healthy & PlantNourished!Learn -＞ www.plantnourished.com Connect -＞ healthnow@plantnourished.com Community -＞ bit.ly/pbdietsuccess     Want to get started? Grab your FREE Quick Start Grocery Guide fo

    May 26,2023 02:57