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The Culinary Medicine Show with Dr. Colin Zhu, TheChefDoc

Culinary Medicine is the blending and marriage of the culinary arts and the science of nutrition as an application to optimize one’s health & wellness.

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (tamari optional)

1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

6 scallions, greens-only, chopped

1 cup diced jicama, peeled

• 1 cup red cabbage, sliced

2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

1 carrot, shaved into ribbons with vegetable peeler, or can use shredded carrot • 1 tbsp tapioca powder (optional)

• 2 tbsp of vegetable broth

• 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

• 1/4 cup of organic cilantro, minced for garnishing

Equipment:

1 skillet

1 heat-resistant spatula, 1 slotted spoon

2 rectangular serving plates or platters

Procedure:

1. Take two leaves and nestle one on top of another to form one boat. Place on a platter and do this for the remaining leaves for a total of 8 cups.

2. In a skillet, heat the broth on high heat for 1-2 mins. Add the tofu, mushrooms into the pan. Grate the ginger into the mixture and add the whites-only scallions into the skillet. Cook until tofu is light brown, stir occasionally. Cook for 5 minutes.

3. Add the soy sauce and fresh orange juice. Cook for another 5 minutes until sauce thickens. Mix 1 tbsp of tapioca with water and pour in. Stir

Reversed Diabetes Interview With Mayor Eric Adams by Chef AJ

Dr Esser is a 4th generation plant based eater! He comes from a line of passionate educators sharing the message of health. He is a Sports and Lifestyle Medicine Physician who completed medical school at the University of South Florida, Residency at Harvard Medical School, Fellowship at Mayo Clinic and is presently a full time clinician in private practice, adjunct faculty for three academic residency programs and the lead team physician for the University of North Florida.

Dr. Esser is a lifetime advocate for plant-based nutrition. He completed residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He is a nationally sought-after speaker and writer on topics related to lifestyle medicine and plant-based nutrition.

He runs healthy living seminars and retreats in Jacksonville, Florida. He also provides non-operative sports and spine care to patients in the Jacksonville region at Southeast Orthopedic Specialists.

For a telemedicine appointment please visit https://esserhealth.com/

You can follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/esserhealth/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EsserHealth

Here are the FREE exercise videos he mentioned:

https://yalegriffinprc.griffinhealth.org/programs-resources/prc-programs-resources/abe-for-fitness

Dr. Esser's 4 week detox:http://esserhealth.com/detox/

After an alarming diabetes diagnosis, Eric Adams, the president of New York City’s most populous borough, Brooklyn, turned his health around. Here is his story.

My plant-based journey started in early 2016. I was having vision problems and tingling in my hands and feet, but I did the typical American man thing. From playing football, you learn to suck it up.

Shock, Then Determination

While overseas in Israel, I started having serious pain in my side. After tests, the doctor diagnosed a stomach ulcer, but he was more concerned about the results of my A1C test, which measures average blood sugar. Anything over 6.5 percent is considered diabetes; mine was in the high teens. The doctor said, “I’m surprised you aren’t in a coma.”

I visited five different doctors here in the city. They all said I needed insulin. They said diabetes is hereditary, that the tingling in my hands and feet signaled permanent nerve damage, that my vision wouldn’t improve.

I wanted to try lifestyle changes before signing up for insulin injections. To their credit, two out of five doctors were willing to work with me, though they thought it was a long shot. I Googled “reversing diabetes,” and a slew of results came up, including Forks Over Knives and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn at the Cleveland Clinic.

Dr Esser is a 4th generation plant based eater! He comes from a line of passionate educators sharing the message of health. He is a Sports and Lifestyle Medicine Physician who completed medical school at the University of South Florida, Residency at Harvard Medical School, Fellowship at Mayo Clinic and is presently a full time clinician in private practice, adjunct faculty for three academic residency programs and the lead team physician for the University of North Florida.

Dr. Esser is a lifetime advocate for plant-based nutrition. He completed residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He is a nationally sought-after speaker and writer on topics related to lifestyle medicine and plant-based nutrition.

He runs healthy living seminars and retreats in Jacksonville, Florida. He also provides non-operative sports and spine care to patients in the Jacksonville region at Southeast Orthopedic Specialists.

For a telemedicine appointment please visit https://esserhealth.com/

You can follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/esserhealth/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EsserHealth

Here are the FREE exercise videos he mentioned:

https://yalegriffinprc.griffinhealth.org/programs-resources/prc-programs-resources/abe-for-fitness

Dr. Esser's 4 week detox:http://esserhealth.com/detox/

**DISCLAIMER**

This episode in controversial in nature and does not necessarily express the opinions of Chef AJ and the producers of this video.

Dr. Rogers provided all of the research studies that he cited but I am only able to include a few as the YouTube a limit of 5,000 characters.

You tube channel “Dr Anthony Jay.” Phd biochemist, expert on blood lipids, like estrogen, videos about the estrogenic effects of soy.

“Estrogeneration” book by Anthony Jay Phd 2017 cites numerous studies about estrogenic effects of soy, and concerns for possible carcinogenic effects.

After concluding a prolific professional cycling career that produced a medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, eight US national championships, two Pan American gold medals and a world record, Dotsie Bausch has become a powerful influencer for plant-based eating for athletes and non-athletes alike. Named by VegNews in 2019 as one of the top 20 most influential vegans in the world, she utilizes her degree in plant-based nutrition to inform her impassioned messages as an advocate on behalf of humans, planet earth and animals.

Never one to shy away from facing staggering odds – just like she did in the Olympics while riding for Team USA, whose unlikely and triumphant story is chronicled in the Netflix documentary “Personal Gold” – her latest initiative is founding the non-profit Switch4Good. Switch4Good launched in early 2018 with a television commercial featuring six Olympians from four different countries and proves that cow’s milk is not part of a high-performance diet. The ground-breaking commercial aired on NBC during the 2018 Winter Olympic Games closing ceremonies and on ABC during the Academy Awards broadcast. View the commercial at: https://Switch4Good.org. Bausch is also one of the stars of the film The Game Changers (http://gamechangersmovie.com), which chronicles the story of the world’s most dangerous myth. Directed by Academy Award winner Louie Psihoyos and executive produced by Oscar winner James Cameron, The Game Changers released to worldwide audiences in October of 2019 and in just one week, became the #1 downloaded film of all time on iTunes.

Long before embodying radiant health and becoming an influential game changer, Bausch struggled for years with severe eating disorders and a recreational drug habit, that combined, led to a suicide attempt. It was during her recovery that she discovered her gift and love for the bike.

Bausch speaks passionately around the world, spreading her message about the numerous benefits – humane, nutritional and environmental – of plant-based eating. Her popular TEDx Talk, “Olympic Level Compassion,” has garnered over 275,000 views and has been a catalyst of change for thousands of people.

For more information please go to www.Switch4Good.org.

Thank you for watching.

Love & Kale,

Chef AJ

What if a cancer diagnosis isn’t an ending? What if it opens the door to a new chapter that feels even better than the ones before it?

So it goes for Bruce and Mindy Mylrea, who are turning Bruce’s cancer battle into an epic road trip with a singular mission: Educate as many people as possible about the power of plant-based living in preventing disease, treating disease, and improving the overall quality of life. In February 2017, the founders of One Day to Wellness traded their beachfront Santa Cruz, Ca. home for a Winnebago RV wrapped in a mural of their trademark fruits and veggies. They travel the nation in this Wellness Wagon, operating as a nonprofit organization that brings evidence-based, whole-food, plant-based nutritional education to the masses, free of industry bias or influence.

"Life is about moments that teach us and make us more than where we are right now,” Mindy said. "We are who we are because of all that we wade through, and Bruce and I are doing this because we are so passionate about helping others take control of their health so that they don’t have to face a cancer diagnosis like we did. Bruce is the best proof that how we eat and live affects how we feel - and how our bodies deal with disease. How could we NOT share this with as many people as possible?"

Bruce and Mindy will provide lectures, seminars, and workshops at fitness conferences and in gyms, fitness boutiques, schools, offices - wherever they can get a platform for the message that has become their shared passion. Bruce and Mindy travel from one corner of the country to another and back again.

Bruce and Mindy are on track to reach a record number of people with their powerful nutrition education, which was born out of Bruce’s desire to educate himself following a diagnosis of prostate cancer in 2011. He became a plant-based eater soon after learning he had prostate cancer. So did Mindy. Today, in spite of tests showing he still has prostate cancer, Bruce feels and looks healthier than ever, something he credits to his nutrition and wellness-focused lifestyle. They developed the One Day to Wellness certification in 2015 and hosted over 40 workshops in 2016, as more and more people expressed a desire to immerse themselves in nutritional education.

“When we started One Day to Wellness in 2016, we knew we had something special,” said Bruce. “But we had no idea that this desire to share what we had learned about the power of nutrition - would change the trajectory of our lives and give us the chance to change so many other lives. We also had no idea so many people would be asking for this information. But as we saw the demand, we knew the best way to meet it was to go to the people."

You can get Mindy's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086RDN82H/?ref=exp_chefaj_dp_vv_d

To find out more please go to: http://onedaytowellness.org/

Love & Kale,

Chef AJ

Dr Esser is a 4th generation plant based eater! He comes from a line of passionate educators sharing the message of health. He is a Sports and Lifestyle Medicine Physician who completed medical school at the University of South Florida, Residency at Harvard Medical School, Fellowship at Mayo Clinic and is presently a full time clinician in private practice, adjunct faculty for three academic residency programs and the lead team physician for the University of North Florida.

Dr. Esser is a lifetime advocate for plant-based nutrition. He completed residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He is a nationally sought-after speaker and writer on topics related to lifestyle medicine and plant-based nutrition.

He runs healthy living seminars and retreats in Jacksonville, Florida. He also provides non-operative sports and spine care to patients in the Jacksonville region at Southeast Orthopedic Specialists.

For a telemedicine appointment please visit https://esserhealth.com/

You can follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/esserhealth/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EsserHealth

Here are the FREE exercise videos he mentioned:

https://yalegriffinprc.griffinhealth.org/programs-resources/prc-programs-resources/abe-for-fitness

Dr. Esser's 4 week detox:http://esserhealth.com/detox/

Feelin' Great with Lissa & Nate - Raw Vegan Lasagna Recipe

Join Lissa @rawfoodromance and Nate @rawnattyn8 as they create a RAW VEGAN oil free lasagna for you to enjoy! This recipe is fun and can be paired with a large low fat salad or some veggies and dip.

Find all of Lissa's recipes at http://payhip.com/rawfoodromance and find Nate's recipes and How to Grow Microgreens Video course here: http://payhip.com/rawnattyn8 - we also have 40% off any of our ebooks and courses if you use code: RAWFOOD40 at the checkout!

Website: https://rawfoodromance.com/application-desktop

Our YouTube Channels

Lissa: http://youtube.com/c/rawfoodromance

Nate: http://youtube.com/NateMaris

Our Instagram pages:

Lissa: http://www.instagram.com/rawfoodromance

Nate: http://www.instagram.com/rawnattyn8

The freeze dryer they recommend: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1851.html

Recipe as follows for RAW VEGAN LASAGNA - A similar recipe can be found in Nate's DOOD FOOD ebook which you can buy here: https://payhip.com/b/clko (40% off code: RAWFOOD40) we altered this one for the show slightly.

INGREDIENTS:

4 to 6 medium sized zucchini (or cucumber!! Lissa really enjoys this made with cucumber) sliced lengthwise into strips - or use a kitchen tool as shown on the show to make zucchini strips

Veggie sheet maker tool: https://amzn.to/3vkP3y8

Titan Peeler tool: https://amzn.to/3hU54Iq

Mandoline slicer: https://amzn.to/3Q0eDSr

Garnish: Fresh basil leaves and dried oregano

MARINARA:

5 pitted medjool dates

1 red bell pepper (without the seeds)

1/2 cup sundried tomatoes

1 small Roma tomato

2 cloves of garlic

1 tbsp tomato powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1-2 cups water (enough to blend without being too thick)

PESTO:

3 cups fresh basil

3 cloves of garlic

1/3 cup pine nuts

2 tbsp hemp seeds

2 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 tbsp miso paste

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp wate

LASAGNA CHEESE:

1 cup soaked macadamia nuts

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 tsp miso paste

1/3 cup water

ASSEMBLY:

• Slice the zucchini or cucumber into strips

• Start with a layer of zucchini or cucumber on the plate in the shape of a portion of lasagna

• Follow the first layer with the following,

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• Top the lasagna pile with a dollop of marinara (or pesto or cheese, your choice!) And decorate with fresh basil and dried oregano.

• Serve with a low-fat salad and enjoy!

Thank you for watching with us! We will be back next month with another fun, fresh and hydrating raw vegan recipe for you!