Plantbased, Not Perfect

Today's podcast episode is a superfood spotlight on something new I have added into my routine: bee pollen. I break down how bee pollen helps with So many things - everything from weight loss, to anti-aging properties, giving you glowing skin, aiding in digestion, counteracting the effects of radiation, being a stress reliever and promoting energy. And those are just the top health benefits I highlight.

We review the main questions on bee pollen: What is bee pollen exactly? Where does it come from? Is it considered vegan? All of the amazing health benefits of bee pollen. What type you want to buy, where to buy and more! Tips & tricks to using it and how I use it in my daily life.

Question from IG. What foods to eat to boost serotonin in the brain?

sources cited: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4276980/ http://www.cancerdefeated.com/newsletters/11/071311.html https://draxe.com/nutrition/bee-pollen/https://www.mercola.com/article/diet/bee_pollen.htm

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Today I am sharing in depth on my plantbased, not perfect journey and answering all your questions around my experience as well as providing tips for you wherever you are on your plantbased path. So, let's get into it...

My first experience with veganism What caused me to go plantbased? How long have I been plantbased? The documentaries that originally inspired me My diet before going plantbased How did it feel and was it hard at first? What benefits have I experienced? How long does it take to see changes? The stages of eating plantbased > transitioning to WFPB

My top tips for transitioning into a plantbased diet

Question from IG. My thoughts on eating Fake Vegan Meats?

Resources mentioned in this episode: Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead Forks Over Knives Food Matters Hungry for Change What the Health Game Changers Loni Jane, the OG Food Heals Podcast Books: 80/10/10 Diet, Starch Solution, China Study, The Beauty Detox Solution

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Today we are reviewing the five healthy habits you can start incorporating today to help you live your healthiest life possible. With research to support, we chat about everything from: obtaining fiber from raw foods, the impact of pesticides and why we want to choose organic produce when we can, why eating out does you zero health favors and we weigh the health pros and cons of caffeine. I also go more in depth on refined sugar and its negative impact on our beauty and why agave sucks.

Question from IG: Best ways to tone your body for Spring Break?

Mentioned in this Episode: EWG's 2019 Dirty Dozen

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Today's Plantbased, Not Perfect podcast episode is all about SUGAR. I receive many comments, DMs and topic requests on this so we go deep today on everything from the basics explaining the difference between natural and refined sugars and how they break down in your body, to the overall affects refined sugar has on our health and beauty. Yes we talk about natural fruit sugars and NO they aren't bad for you!

I answer all your questions on cravings - from myths, to tips to combat them - as well as provide natural sugar alternatives, switches you can make at night and other tips and tricks to help you along the way if you feel like you're addicted. We get into why soda is absolutely horrid for you and I break down what "Sugar Face" is (coined by Dr. Nigma Talib) and how to know if you might have it?!

Study on Animal Products Linked to Infertility, Dr. Neal Barnard

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Today's Plantbased, Not Perfect podcast episode is an interview with Brittany Wisniewski @theorganicblondie a detoxification specialist, best-selling author of "Keeping Well" and founder of a non profit Keep Well Org. After losing her mom to terminal breast cancer, brittany has devoted the past 10 years to learning about natural health and cancer remission, leading her to become a detoxification specialist.

We chat everything from healing cancer naturally and staying in remission, to her top anticancer tips, insights on supplements, saunas and colonics. I also picked her brain on: fads we should avoid and her skincare tips and tricks, to her favorite workouts, what she eats in a day and SO much more.

You guys are going to love Brittany and all of the health knowledge she has to share. This interview is so insightful and impactful, I know it will leave a lasting impression with you and help change your health for the better.

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This episode is meant to inspire and motivate you on your plantbased journey with a mini Book Club on the Vegan Ebook Bundle. I'm breaking down my top favorite ebooks from the bundle, how they will add value to your life, results I have seen, which ones have the best simple plantbased recipes and more. And I'm so excited to announce that...the Vegan Ebook Bundle is back for a short resale this week so if you missed it last time, you get 60+ Vegan Ebooks, plus:

- 30+ additional ebooks totaling 90 ebooks for the same price of $50 - New ebooks from Coconut Bowls, Stella the Light, Ellen Fisher & more - Recipe Binder Printables to physically save your favorite recipes - My Ebook Plantbased Not Perfect is included in the bundle! - If you follow my link you will be entered into a GIVEAWAY to win a Nutribullet so you can make acai and lean green smoothies every day

If you already have the ebook bundle, you also get all of the new ebooks - just refresh your access link in your email to download them all.

My top favorite ebooks from the bundle include: Loni Jane's Bloom Caroline Deisler Overcoming Emotional Eating Bonberi, Self Love Course Depths of Beauty

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Today's Plantbased, Not Perfect episode is all about the many benefits of incorporating green smoothies as much as possible into your life. Green smoothies are such a simple and inexpensive way to help your digestion, amp up your beauty, as well as fight inflammation and disease. I am answering all of your questions I have received about my Lean Green Smoothie with information, tips and insight whether you have allergies, digestive issues and everything in between.

Why a Green Smoothie? What I put in my Lean Green Smoothie? What I DON'T put in it and why Answering all of your Smoothie Qs from IG How I Shop for my smoothie weekly, what to buy and how much Smoothies vs. Juices

Breaking down the research on Lectins. Villain or Longevity Food? Answers on the podcast.

Sources cited: https://annwigmore.org/livingfoods-wheatgrass-sprouting/ The Gerson Therapy https://nutritionfacts.org/video/are-lectins-in-food-good-or-bad-for-you/

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Today's Plantbased, Not Perfect podcast episode is all about weight loss. It is one of the top questions I receive so I wanted to share my insight, research and tips and tricks to help you lose weight and/or naturally maintain a lean body as the steps to achieving both are the same. I don't believe in strict "diets", magic powders or superfood supplements - you can achieve an amazing state of health, wellness and your ideal weight with focusing on a few key principles that we go in depth on in this episode.

TOPICS COVERED: Digestion Tips & Tricks Eating Alkaline vs. Acidic WFPB vs. Processed Vegan The order you eat 80/20% Rule Food Freedom, not counting calories and macros Low Oil / Fats Time Restricted Fasting Movement (which workouts to do for weight loss) Changing your mindset

Spirulina. Toxic or Healthy? Thoughts and research.

sources cited: The Beauty Detox, Kimberly Snyder Dr. Valter Longo Fasting https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0091743517301470?via%3Dihub https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/53/10/655 https://nutritionfacts.org/2014/04/29/toxin-contamination-of-spirulina-supplements/ https://www.drweil.com/diet-nutrition/food-safety/is-spirulina-safe/

Today's Plantbased, Not Perfect Podcast episode is dedicated to the health benefits of saunas and all the ways they can improve your health. I first heard about sauna benefits while listening to Joe Rogan's podcasts with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (there are a few) and was so amazed by the data that I couldn't wanted to share the information with everyone. In this episode, I summarize the research findings for you and discuss how to apply them in your life, answer all the top questions you'll want to know about saunas and provide tips and tricks to affordably reap the benefits of a sauna. Health Benefits we go in depth on: Cardiovascular Dementia & Alzheimer's Mental Health & Depression Detoxing, Inflammation, Skin Health Sauna Questions: What temperature and duration is best for benefits? Traditional vs. Infrared? Tips & Tricks for Affordable Sauna Effects JNH Lifestyles 1 Person Joyous Sauna Also answering more questions about olive leaf extract I received through instagram @hautehealthy

I am so excited to announce the project I have been working on, which is the Plantbased Ebook Bundle! This bundle includes 60 Ebooks from the top plantbased content creators around the world (Loni Jane, Elsa's Wholesome Life, Debi Flue, Caroline Deisler, Bonberi) - for just $50!! These ebooks focus on everything from: plantbased recipes, workouts, meal plans and hormone balancing to natural beauty and more. If you purchase from my link and send me a screengrab of your receipt I will send you my Ebook for free. Buy the Bundle!

Today's Plantbased, Not Perfect episode is all about alcohol to give you the latest research and tips and tricks to make healthy decisions around alcohol and improve your relationship with it. I share my personal history and relationship with alcohol and go in depth on steps you can take to live your healthiest life possible - with or without alcohol.

EPISODE TOPICS: My Relationship with Alcohol How Alcohol Robs You of Your Beauty Reasons We Want to Limit Our Alcohol Intake The Link between Alcohol and Breast Cancer How to Protect Yourself with Plants What to Drink when Consuming Alcohol? Tips & Tricks to be Smarter When Drinking

Question from IG. What is your advice for someone who falls into heavy social drinking patterns?

If you feel that you need more help with your alcohol consumption I would encourage you to check out counseling options and your local AA. If you are a child of alcoholism I would encourage Alnon, I wish that I had gone so that I could have understood alcoholism better.

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