Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & Fitness

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro, also known as the two guys from Mastering Diabetes. We have a great conversation about living with type 1 diabetes, and all things diabetes really. Wondering what the term insulin resistance means, or what about A1c? Don't worry, we cover that, as well as signs you may be diabetic, what to expect while transitioning to a plant-based diet and what are the diabetic green light foods...could fruit possibly be included? Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, and Robby Barbaro, MPH are the co-founders of Mastering Diabetes, a coaching program that teaches people how to reverse insulin resistance via low-fat, plant-based, whole-food nutrition. Cyrus has been living with type 1 diabetes since 2002, and has an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from UC Berkeley. Robby was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2000 and has been living a plant-based lifestyle since 2006. He worked at Forks Over Knives for 6 years and earned a Master's in Public Health in 2019. Together they have written the book Mastering Diabetes: The Revolutionary Method to Reverse Insulin Resistance Permanently in Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2, Prediabetes, and Gestational Diabetes that is now available. This episode is so powerful as it is filled with information for the general population and hope for those living with diabetes. Please share on your social media as well as email out the link to your loved ones. In this episode we discuss: How they became plant-based and realized it affected the diabetes A1c Type 1, type 2 and 1.5 Insulin resistance How to know you're insulin resistance Insulin dependant Blood sugar during transitioning to plant-based Myths Paleo and keto and biomarkers Sugars will not create diabetes Why more adults are getting Is there proof or reversing Type 1 diabetes How to approach diabetes Green light foods

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Paul Chatlin the founder of PBNSG who is making huge changes in this world. In May of 2013, he was diagnosed with Heart Disease. His cardiologist gave him two options: bypass surgery or try "Plant-Based Nutrition" (PBN). After meeting with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, he decided to try "Plant-Based Nutrition". After just 3 weeks his angina disappeared. His cholesterol levels dropped from 350 to 92and he lost 75 pounds in one year. And, he felt great! Paul promised himself that when he felt better he would put together a support group to help others in his community, so he contacted Dr. Joel Kahn, the co-medical director who agreed to assist him on the journey. In February of 2014, he held his first Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group (PBNSG) meeting and 123 people attended! Today PBNSG has 700 members and over 150 volunteers. They have started many outreach programs and has relationships with the owners of 30 local restaurants. PBNSG has completed working on curriculum change with Medical Students at Wayne State, Eastern Michigan, Oakland University, Michigan State Universities and the University of Michigan medical school. It's held classes for local doctors to learn about the benefits of nutrition before pills or procedures called Doctors Teaching Doctors. They've received sponsorship from Henry Ford Health Systems. PBNSG has over 42 small groups around the state. In 2018 PBNSG held over 46 health and culinary education classes. In 2019 they completed both an 80+ page manual called "Healthier Together" which helps people around the world start their own Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group and a No Oil Cookbook that all of their 26 culinary contributors participated in called Perfectly Plant-Based. We know you will love this episode and please share it with anyone who may need more community support in making lifestyle changes. And be sure to follow the conversation @PlantTrainers on Instagram and Facebook. In this episode we discuss: Paul jokes His health journey "I don't miss angina" How PBNSG started Big meetings Small groups Doctors teaching doctors Perfectly plant-based Premiere - the next shirt! Sprout club Together as one Slip-ups How to find a PBNSG in your area

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Chef AJ about the ins and outs of weight loss and how to do it right. It's always great hanging out with Chef AJ whether we are presenting at conferences with her or attending the conferences ourselves. Chef AJ was on the podcast a few years back for episode 211. Did you know that there is a Vegetarian Hall of Fame...or is there? Find out in this episode. We cover a lot of what you need to now about weight loss like if skinny people can be fat too, portion control, and other dieting myths. Chef AJ has been devoted to a plant-exclusive diet for over 42 years. She is the host of the television series Healthy Living with Chef AJ which airs on Foody TV. A chef, culinary instructor and professional speaker, she is author of the popular book Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight, which chronicles her journey from an obese junk-food vegan faced with a diagnosis of pre-cancerous polyps, to learning how to create foods that nourish and heal the body. Her latest bestselling book The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquer Cravings, Overcome Food Addiction and Lose Weight Without Going Hungry has received glowing endorsement by many luminaries in the plant-based movement. Chef AJ was the Executive Pastry Chef at Santé Restaurant in Los Angeles. She was famous for her sugar, oil, salt, and gluten-free desserts which use the fruit, the whole fruit, and nothing but the whole fruit. These recipes can be found in her upcoming book A Date With Dessert. She is the creator of the Ultimate Weight Loss Program and has helped hundreds of people achieve the health and the body that they deserve. Chef AJ is proud to say that her IQ is higher than her cholesterol. And we encourage you to hurry and to sign up for her upcoming The Real Truth About Weight Loss Summit running Feb 8-16 where she interviews the worlds leading experts on weight loss. Sign up for Free. In this episode we discuss: Activism big and small Vegetarian Hall of Fame Calorie density Carrying excess weight Skinny people can be fat too Portion control High School math and comedy Kids and obesity The Real Truth About Weight Loss Summit Tips for good health starting now

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Indi Hopkins about her journey with bipolar disorder and how plants and sports had an amazing impact on her healing. Indi can now thrive and live her most authentic self because of the steps she took to see how lifestyle can impact her health. We are so grateful for the honesty she shared in this episode and that we can be a platform to share such a sensitive story that we know can help others. Please be aware of your own triggers as we do discuss bipolar disorder and sexual assault. We discuss some ways you can find help in your area, but if you do find yourself in a state where you need help, please call your local emergency services or mental health helpline. Indi is a true animal lover and nature enthusiast. She has been vegan for nearly five years and is passionate about animal welfare, and the environment. Indi is also an entrepreneur and behavioral dog trainer in Wilmington, NC, and has been helping dog families understand how to use positive reinforcement to gently and peacefully train their dogs. She is passionate about helping animal shelters caring for dogs who need behavioral training to become more easily adopted, as well as helping new adopters with their recent addition to the family. She has recently adopted her own pet, a very sweet pitbull named Bear, who spent a year in the shelter, and who is now enjoying long walks on the beach and making friends everywhere he goes. In this episode we discuss: Pitbulls and animal adoption Before plant-based Struggling with bipolar disorder Dairy and fibromyalgia Plant-based and mental health Drugs and alcohol Being assaulted Personal holistic care How plant-based vegan lifestyle has changed her life Indi's message to the masses How to find help

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Colin Zhu. Dr. Colin Zhu is a primary care Board-Certified family physician and from one of the first class of physicians in the world to be board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine. Passionate about the intersection of medicine, food, and nutrition, Dr. Colin Zhu is trained as a chef and a health coach from the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition following completion of his medical degree. We talk about health and cuisine including how various cultures have it right, but are being influenced in the wrong direction. We discuss the article he helped publish and the research behind that as well as how to overall elevate your life. In the medical practice known as locum tenens, Dr. Colin Zhu has spent four years in a series of contract physician roles that include time in Nevada, where he worked with a Native American population at a tribal-run outpatient clinic, a Veterans Affairs system in Louisiana and a county medicine department in Santa Cruz, California that runs its own homeless shelter. A fourth position found him at a community health clinic in Seattle with a diverse refugee population. Currently, he works in Los Angeles. His traveling work has been featured in a few publications such as The DO, MedPage Today, and Stat News. To share his unique blend of medical knowledge with a wider audience, Dr. Zhu launched TheChefDoc website, an online wellness and lifestyle education platform which has been featured in Jarry Magazine, OWaves, and Brit + Co. He is also the author of "Thrive Medicine: How To Cultivate Your Desires and Elevate Your Life" and he is also the podcast host of Thrive Bites. In this episode we discuss: Becoming plant-based Chinese cuisine Going to culinary school Published article with John Hopkins Family medicine practice The tapering system How his own health and training changed when becoming plant-based Thrive Medicine Elevating your life

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Angie Sadeghi all about the gut microbiome, more specifically Colitis, which is a perfect example of you never know where an episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast will take you as we were planning on talking about parasites...but somehow, we took a different route. We love Dr. Angie because she is so knowledgeable in all areas of health and has a really great way of explaining complicated ideas in simple ways so everyone can understand. If you know someone with IBS issues, especially if they say they cannot eat fibrous foods, then you are going to want to share this episode with them. When it comes to the human wellness experience, Dr. Angie says, "My passion is to provide healing through an integrative approach to keep patients healthy and youthful." Dr. Angie understands that no single approach is right for every individual and so she offers a complete range of services to help individuals with gut problems, obesity, anti-aging, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, and overall disease prevention. Combining evidence-based medicine, her expertise in the digestive system, and her passion for physical fitness and plant-based nutrition, Dr. Angie has developed a comprehensive approach to helping patients recover from illness and live a healthy life. Additionally, she is part of a new movement called "The Plantrician Project" and is empowering individuals with the knowledge and benefits of whole food plant-based nutrition. Dr. Angie Sadeghi is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and a diplomate of the American Board of Gastroenterology. She has extensive training from the prestigious University of Southern California (USC) and demonstrates exceptional commitment to excellence in treating diseases of the digestive tract. Dr. Angie is featured in three documentaries as a leader in the field of plant-based fitness for health and weight loss. Other upcoming projects include a book, Trifecta of Rejuvenation and Health. She was recently published on the cover of Vegan Health and Fitness Magazine, where she shared a health-related article on making nutrition and fitness fun! In this episode we discuss: Plant-based leaders Her vegan and plant-based journey How Dr. Angie's health changed Lactose intolerance Gut microbiome Can people with colitis eat plants? Types of fibre When to restrict plants in the diet Digestive enzymes Pancreatic insufficiency Probiotics Steps for better gut and better health Links to things we mentioned: Thank you to our sponsor, Evive Smoothie Cubes - get $10 off your first order with the promo code Planttrainers10 at checkout Dr. Angie Sadeghi - Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Your Gut Connection The Whole Conference February 16, 2020 Probiotics & Fermentation with the HappyGutMD, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz – PTP219 Whole Food Plant-Based with Dr T Colin Campbell – PTP286 Busting Myths About Protein Powders with Andrew Brindle - PTP330

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Jules Horn who was born in Germany to a butchering family and is now one of New York City's top hot models who's now 100% plant-based. Jules shares with us how he went from the typical model diet to plant-based and how it improved his health and his physique. He talks about the flawed system and knowledge of nutrition in the modeling world and how eating more food with fewer calories can get you underwear modeling gigs...IF that is something you want! Essentially, Jules learned that less can be more and he started training smarter and decreased the number of hours he put in at the gym. He started to focus more on mindfulness and began feeling much better. And of course, some model secrecy's are revealed. If you know anyone in the modeling or fashion world, this would be a great episode to share with them. And join the conversation on Instagram @planttrainers. In this episode we discuss: Growing up as a butcher's son Before plant-based Inflammation The emotions of the animals The pressures in the modeling industry The calorie counting discrepancy Nutrient density Helping other models and agents Actionable steps for starting Secrets and filters

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about the growing popularity of a yearly one word. This is a practice we have been taking part in for a few years now. Choosing one word to kinda live by, or motivate you or help you grow is a great way to stay focused on a big goal for the year. We share our words from last year, give you many practical ways to choose your word for 2020 and share what we have chosen for 2020 as well and why. This is a short podcast as we know you'll have a holiday and family time ahead. So have a listen and head to @planttrainers on Instagram or Plant Trainers Podcast on Facebook and share with us what your word for 2020 will be. And don't miss out on our exclusive complimentary getting to know you offer at the end of this show. In this episode we discuss: What is One Word What it can do Our words for 2019 Jon Gordon How to choose your one word What can this help do for you? Making it visible Special COMPLIMENTARY offer

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Rebecca Clements, a plant-based coach who is helping her clients reframe the way they think, speak and act. Most of our actions begin with our thoughts. If we can change our thinking process to reflect our values, wants and needs, then we can have more success with our health and our life in general. We loved the way Rebecca explains how limiting beliefs are all around us and how we can begin to break free from them...wait...did I just have a limiting belief there...I think so. You'll get tons of actionable steps to train your subconscious mind to be on your side instead of against you. Rebecca is a plant-based transition coach who specializes in helping athletes adopt a sustainable plant-based diet and lifestyle. Born into a very meat-based culture in a small mid-west town, she learned from an early age how to navigate uncomfortable and non-veg friendly situations with confidence. Rebecca has been animal-free for almost 2 decades and has dedicated her life to helping others do the same. One of her life missions is to show the world how strong plant-based muscle can be. From dance, soccer, track & field, to CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting, and Bodybuilding… there's no movement modality a vegan athlete can't touch. Rebecca's goal is to "Educate, Empower, & EAT!" We can't wait for you to hear this episode. Please take a look at the @PlantTrainers Instagram or Facebook and let us know what your biggest take away was from this episode. In this episode we discuss: Growing up in hunting and butchering culture NLP what is it Finding your why How to communicate why you're going PB Humanizing others Limiting beliefs The power of language Tools to thrive and build confidence Reframing situations and humanizing Subconscious Will power Mantras and middle grounds Tips to reframe Easy meal ideas

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Asha Gala, the Lifestyle Clinical Director at Ethos Primary Care all about MBSR - Mindful Based Stress Reduction Techniques. MBSR is not only a system Asha helps people use for sustaining a plant-based lifestyle, but for overall physical and mental health. It was really interesting to hear how her personal plant-based journey began to find a natural way to help her daughter despite her husband being a mainstream pharmacist. That ultimately led her to find MBSR. You'll find out more about what that is and get some actionable tips for using it in your own life, including guided eating! So cool. Asha Gala is the Lifestyle Clinical Director at Ethos Primary Care, a farm-based medical practice specializing in the connections between diet, lifestyle and the prevention and reversal of diseases. At Ethos, Asha works directly with patients, helping them make long-lasting lifestyle changes through lifestyle, nutrition and health coaching. Asha is a certified holistic nutrition coach and holistic health coach in New Jersey, through the Nutrition Education Institute. In addition to health coaching, Asha is currently working on becoming a Mindful Based Stress Reduction teacher and is a major advocate of incorporating mindfulness and meditation for a more fulfilling and healthy life. Outside of Ethos, Asha enjoys dancing, meditation, music, hiking, and planning family trips. In this episode we discuss: Finding plant-based Eczema Microbiome Pharmacists Mechanics vs Mindset MBSR - mindful based stress reduction Building your awareness muscle Doing nothing Mental and physical health benefits Making better choices for your overall health Guided eating Steps to becoming more aware Watching your children for lessons