In Episode #18 Dr. Deanna Minich and I discuss the importance of the colorful phytonutrients in your diet, the mechanisms in which they work, and how they can impact your mood and mental health. We also discussed;Plant-based foods as functional foods for your health.The non-nutrients in plant foods: phytonutrients. The interplay of phytonutrients and body mechanisms.Cellular mechanisms of phytonutrients: Stress, inflammation, and insulin resistance. Glutathione and phytonutrients.“E...

In Episode #17 Dr. Bonnie Kaplan and I explore the role that plant-based nutrition has on your mental health and how your diet is an underrated resource for improving your brain function. We also discussed;Metabolism of nutrients in the brain and unique genetic needs.Phytonutrients for your brain and plant diversity is key.Soil nutrient depletion and its impact on mental metabolic pathways.Glyphosate and other pollutants on brain health.Soil microbiomes and their impact on nutrient quality in...

In Episode #16 Drs. Arjun & Shobha and I discussed their household dynamic in transitioning to a plant-based diet and how it inspired them to teach their patients to fight lifestyle diseases with plants! We also discussed;Patient success stories while transitioning to a PB DietSustainable lifestyle practices to incorporate while on PB DietMeditation, Mindfulness and YogaCOVID-19 health outcomes and PB DietsResources:Drs. Arjun & Shobha can be found on Instagram @giftofhealth_orgSucces...

In Episode #15 Maxime and I chatted about his plant-based journey in helping him get cut and learn how to coach others to do the same. We talked about his quick tips for his Fit Vegan clients on how eat whole-food plant-based to lose unhealthy body weight, and maintain it! We also discussed;Why soy based foods are essentialMindset does matter mostCold exposure therapy for mindset and the bonus health benefitsWhy plant-based diets done right, can be the answer to your weight loss goalsResource...

In Episode #14 I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Jade Dittaro, MD and hearing about her healing journey with an autoimmune disorder by transitioning to a whole-food plant-based diet. ​​We took a deep dive into her experiences of becoming properly educated about a plant-based diet and how the curriculum for MDs is lacking in nutrition. We also discussed;The power of your “why” when embarking on your healing journeyMedical care and the interest of plant-based nutritionPatient success stori...

In Episode #13 I had the privilege of interviewing the Moskaluks and hearing about their life saving health journey by switching to a whole-food plant-based diet. ​​We took a deep dive into their experiences when transitioning to a strict plant-based diet for themselves as a couple, and their two children. We also discussed;The healing power of being plant-basedModern medicine acknowledging but not encouraging plant-based diets enoughTips for purging your pantry of unhealthy foodsWays to get ...

In Episode #12 I review the real scoop on soy. Anytime anyone brings up the “S” word (ie Soy) there is the notoriously bad reputation that comes along with it like, “soy has phytoestrogens that causes feminization in men and breast cancer in women”. But this could not be further from the truth! That’s why I decided to dedicate an entirely separate episode in order to take a deeper dive into soy and reveal the real scoop on this superfood. In this episode I also discuss;- Soy as a superfood an...

In Episode #11 I continued my interview with MarceI van de Wouw, PhD and we discussed the gut-brain connection. We discussed how the complicated pathways from your gut to your brain, whether it's the vagus nerve, intestinal hormones, or otherwise, can influence your mental health, for better or worse. In this conversation we also discussed:- Short chain fatty acids (SCFA) and they communicate to your brain- Vagus nerve pathways from your gut to your brain- The microbiota-gut-brain connec...

In Episode #10 I review the top 7 myths (8 if I counted all of them properly!) of the plant protein problem, and discuss what to do about it. The number 1 question most vegans and vegetarians get is, “where do you get your protein from?”. The top plant protein myths that I discuss include:- You need meat. - Plants are a poor source of complete proteins and essential amino acids.- It’s TOO difficult to get ENOUGH protein without eating meat. - You need to eat a lot of FAKE MEAT to g...

In Episode #9 I interview my wife, Kate Trajan, where we discussed how eating a plant-based diet is the #1 thing you can do to help reduce GHG emissions and positively influence Climate Change. But, food waste, even from plants, can do the opposite. In this conversation we also discussed:- How much of our landfill is from food waste. - What happens when your food waste goes to the landfill.- Methane vs carbon dioxide GHGs.- Food waste in the garbage or compost bin?- Tips for reducing you...

In Episode #8 I feature Roslyn Kent’s podcast, The Plant Powered Gut Show, and our recent interview where we discussed how eating a plant-based diet can positively impact your gut-thyroid connection and so much more!In this conversation we also discussed:- What the thyroid hormone pathway does for your health.- The most common signs and symptoms in hypothyroidism.- What blood tests to consider for measuring your thyroid health. - How your gut microbiome can influence your thyroid hormone...

In Episode #7 I interviewed MarceI van de Wouw, PhD and we discussed how eating a plant-based diet can positively impact your gut microbiome. We also talk about the ways in which the gut microbiota influences your health; like losing weight, improving metabolism and decreasing the negative effects of mental stress. In this conversation we also discussed:- Marcel’s journey to becoming plant-based. - The by-products made by your gut microbiome and how they communicate health in ...

In Episode #6 I interviewed Dr. Silvia Odorcic, MD and we discussed why being healthy with a plant-based diet is the ultimate portal into spirituality & self-fulfillment. We also talk about the unique needs of women while on a plant-based diet.In this conversation we also discussed:- Dr. Silvia’s journey to becoming plant-based. - Her experience with lifestyle medicine and focusing on PB diets with patients. - Reasons why some that go plant-based struggle and end up going back t...

In Episode #5 I interviewed Dr. Matthew Nagra and we discussed the research on the so-called anti-nutrients, like lectins, phytates and oxalates. In this conversation we also discussed:- Dr. Nagra’s journey to becoming plant-based. - His experience with treating cardiovascular disease with dietary and lifestyle strategies. - Micronutrients of concern while on a plant-based diet. - Dr. Nagra’s advice on transitioning into a plant-based diet. - His favorite plant-based ...

In Episode #4 I interviewed Andrea Sereda and we chatted about her experience in losing over half of her body weight by switching to a whole food plant-based diet, reversing her type 2 diabetes & liver disease, and so much more. Andrea’s story has been featured in Forks Over Knives Magazine, Impact Magazine, the Chicago Tribune and through numerous television appearances.In this conversation we also discussed:- The difference between a healthy and unhealthy plant-based diet. - Using ...

In Episode #3 I interviewed Vesanto Melina, RD and discussed her experience in trailblazing plant-based diets in the world of dietetics, battling the dairy industry, “vegetarian diplomacy”, and so much more!In this conversation we chat about:- The dairy industry's retaliation to suggesting plant alternatives for milk. - Vegetarian diplomacy and tips for eating out with non-plant-based friends. - Sharing meals and co-creating a plant-based community. - Her experience with cohous...

In Episode #2 I chat with Dr. Daniel Redwood to discuss his plant-based journey and his experience with plant-based diets within health care & Functional Medicine. In this conversation we discuss:- Comparing the US and Canadian dietary guidelines and how the democratic process can influence national healthcare guidelines, for better and for worse. - Tips on what to consider with your social circles when going plant-based. - The Functional Medicine perspective on emphasizing...

In Episode #1 I chat with Brenda Davis to discuss her plant-based journey and her experience being a pioneer in the plant-based community. In this conversation we discuss:- Taking responsibility for the impact your food choices have on animals and climate change. - Her experience in battling the dairy industry to fortify plant milks with key nutrients. - Some highlights from her most recent book, Nourish. - Kids are healthier on a plant-based diet. - Nutrient needs w...