115: The Zen of Flow In the Kitchen with Brigitte Gemme
Release Date: 01/26/2023
134: From Aerospace Engineering to Health Coaching: Julie Davis’ Plant-Based Transformation
Plant Based Eating for Health
Americans consume over 60% of their calories from ultra-processed foods, according to a study published in The BMJ. Julie Davis, a former aerospace engineer, was once among them. Fueled by fast food, sugary coffees, and Coke floats, her diet left her feeling decades older than her age. She had no idea the profound impact her food choices were having on her health—until a series of eye-opening moments set her on a transformative journey. A Diet of Fast Food and Fatigue Julie’s health struggles began in her early 20s while working as an airplane refueler at an airport. Living on burgers,...
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Dr. Carol Wroblewski, once approaching 300 pounds, has transformed her health journey into a mission to help others achieve sustainable wellness. As a guest on Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, hosted by Kathleen Gage, Dr. Wroblewski shares her inspiring shift from battling personal health struggles to guiding others through the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. Her story serves as a powerful reminder of how compassionate choices can lead to lasting health and resilience. From Personal Challenge to Plant-Based Lifestyle Dr. Wroblewski’s journey toward health began in 2005, during...
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132: The Vegan Paradigm Shift: Charlotte Cressey on Spirituality, Compassion, and Empowerment
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131: Veganism and Strength Training: Karina Inkster on Aging with Vitality
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Research shows that a whole food, plant-based diet combined with regular strength training can drastically improve overall health, from reducing inflammation to enhancing muscle recovery and longevity. Karina Inkster, a vegan fitness expert, embodies these beliefs and benefits. In a recent interview on the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, hosted by Kathleen Gage, Karina shared her inspiring journey as a vegan of 21 years, offering insights on fitness, aging, and how to thrive on a plant-based diet. Karina's Early Vegan Journey: From 16 to 21 Years Strong Karina’s commitment to veganism...
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130: Why Plant-Based Foods Should Be the Foundation of Health: Insights from Kate Galli
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The evidence supporting the power of plant-based diets to prevent and reverse chronic diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes continues to grow. On a recent episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, host Kathleen Gage interviewed personal trainer and health coach Kate Galli, who shared her insights into how lifestyle changes, particularly a whole food, plant-based diet, can dramatically improve health outcomes. The Gap in Nutrition Education for Health Care Professionals Despite the significant role nutrition plays in managing and preventing chronic conditions, many health...
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129: Reversing Heart Disease: Lauren Bernick’s Guide to Whole Food Plant-Based Living
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128: AI in Publishing: Vegan Publisher Mitali Deypurkaystha Helps Ethical Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories
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In a world where ethical living is becoming more critical than ever, Mitali Deypurkaystha, widely known as "The Vegan Publisher," is helping shape the narrative for vegan and plant-based entrepreneurs. As the founder of Tell Your Story Publishing and The Vegan Publisher, Mitali is on a mission to empower ethical business owners to share their impactful stories through books. Her work goes beyond publishing; it's about advocating for a better world by amplifying voices that promote sustainability, compassion, and health. In her recent interview with host, Kathleen Gage, on the...
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127: Bryan Bell’s Path to Fitness Success: How Plant-Based Eating Fueled the Creation of Conscious Fitness
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126: Transforming Health with Compassion: Dr. Frank Sabatino on Plant-Based Living and Weightless Wellness
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Did you know that nearly 40% of adults worldwide are classified as overweight, and this figure is expected to rise to 50% in the next decade? This alarming trend highlights the need for a shift in how we approach health and nutrition. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Frank Sabatino, a pioneer in the plant-based movement with over five decades of experience, on the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast. Dr. Sabatino shared invaluable insights into how a whole food, plant-based lifestyle can not only prevent but reverse chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity....
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125: Reversing Diabetes & Thriving with a Plant-Based Lifestyle: Insights from Peggy Kraus
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An Astonishing Fact: Diabetes Can Be Reversed Did you know that Type II diabetes, a condition often thought to require lifelong medication, can actually be reversed through a plant-based diet? This incredible insight, along with many others, was shared by Peggy Kraus, an expert in reversing diabetes and promoting plant-based nutrition, on the Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, hosted by Kathleen Gage. In this episode, Peggy dives deep into the power of plant-based eating and how it can transform lives. With a background in exercise physiology and plant-based nutrition, Peggy's mission is...
info_outlineHow does one go from being a “rare steak” lover to a bona-fide Vegan whose entire family is now vegan?
With a father who was a dairy farmer, pigs that were considered meals, and all that comes with growing up feeling that animals were nothing more than a working part of the farm, today’s featured expert now teaches others how to literally get into the Zen of the plant-based lifestyle and Flow in the Kitchen.
Brigitte Gemme used to love rare steak and blue cheese but started cooking plant-based in 2013 for environmental reasons and went vegan for the animals in 2015.
Today, she improves people's vitality by empowering them to cook really good food.
In today’s episode we dig deep into what the turning point for Brigitte was, how she dealt with a spouse who initially was not eager to try anything that didn’t have meat in it, to now here entire family is vegan.
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