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50. When Your Spouse Isn't Interested in Being Vegan + Finding Balance with Food & Weight Loss|A Convo with Stephanie of Vegan What May 03, 2017

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In this episode, I chat with Stephanie of Vegan What about her vegan journey.

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Topics covered:

What motivated Stephanie to start a vegan journey.
How she was about to get her hubby to become more vegan-friendly after he resisted the change.
How to use vegan life to lose weight and maintain the weight loss.
Why finding balance in your vegan journey is so important.
How her life and business changed after she decided to become vegan.

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Resources mentioned:

The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone
Quarrygirl's website

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49. Q&A Where Should I Vegan Grocery Shop? Apr 21, 2017

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48. No Oil + Being Clear on Your WHY | A Conversation with Urban Black Vegan Mar 11, 2017

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In this episode, I chat with Joshua Black of Urban Black Vegan about how he lost 50 lbs on a 21-day juice cleanse, why he decided to avoid oil as much as possible, what it's like to be a vegan YouTuber and what motivates him to keep going.

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47. 5 Reasons You Failed Going Vegan + What You Should Do About It Feb 14, 2017

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46. Where Dem Dollas At? | 5 Tips to Save Money As A Vegan Jan 15, 2017

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In this episode, I share tips on how to save money on your vegan grocery bill.

Tips mentioned:

Shop at your regular grocery store for essentials like spinach, potatoes, etc and only shop health food stores for harder to find items like nutritional yeast, meat alternatives, etc.
Get your butt in the kitchen and cook
Plan for leftovers -- I usually plan 4-5 dinners each week then stretch those out to save money and time
Just because you're eating vegan, it doesn't mean everything has to be organic --- buy what you can afford. Check out the Environmental Working Group's list of produce that are sprayed with pesticides the most. Just get started and make adjustments as you move forward.
Keep it simple. There's no need to be a gourmet chef every night. Simple meals like tacos, spaghetti, and stew are simple and filling. Save the elaborate meals for the weekend.
Plan your meals

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45. Where Do I Start? Jan 05, 2017

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In this episode, I start some basic tips for people who want to go vegan in the new year.

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44. You Don't Have to Ditch ALL Dairy RIGHT NOW -- Here's Where to Start Sep 14, 2016

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One of the most common questions I get is, "how to get rid of dairy and/or eggs?"

The good news is, you don't have to eliminate all of your dairy products overnight.

You can begin by just replacing your cow's milk and butter with plant-based milk (almond, coconut, cashew, etc.) and vegan margarine (Earth Balance & Smart Balance are popular brands).

4 Reasons You Don't Need Dairy:

Health risks -- high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol & certain cancers.
Get your calcium from green leafy vegetables opposed to animal byproducts
Protest factory farming and animal cruelty. Read this: Factory Farming: Misery for Animals
Environmental concerns -- global warming & pollution. Read this: The Shocking Truth About the Dairy Industry and the Environment

How to use plant-based dairy and vegan margarine:

Plant-based milk (almond, coconut, cashew, soymilk, rice, etc) can be used in cereal, oatmeal, cooking, smoothies, etc.
Vegan margarine can be used on toast, cooking, grilled cheese sandwiches, etc.

Where can I buy these products? You can buy plant-based milk in most grocery stores these days. Check out Earth Balance and Smart Balance websites to locate these products near you.
Remember, it doesn't have to be all or nothing to get started! Make gradual shifts and keep on moving forward.

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43. What You Should Do to Get Back on Track | 5 Tips Sep 02, 2016

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In this episode, I talk about how to get back on track when you are struggling with your vegan journey.

Tips Mentioned:

Get clear on your why
Start replacing your struggle ingredients with vegan options
Make vegan life a priority -- meal planning, research, look for recipes, grocery shopping
Reflect and change things in your personal life, so that you can move forward
Stop beating yourself up

Resources Mentioned:

Field Roast vegan cheese slices
Ener-G egg replacer

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42. Being A Vegan Athlete, Food Talk & Vegan Travel A Conversation with Donta Harris Jun 02, 2016

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It was a lot of fun having Donta on the show to discuss his vegan journey, being vegan while traveling, vegan fitness, finding a vegan community, how he inspired his family to make changes to their own diets and mastering the art of tofu.

He's on a mission to scatter the stereotype of what a vegan looks out.

Check out his video entry for the Vegan Smart contest and vote for him using the link on his Instagram bio

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41. 6 Lessons Learned From Being Vegan for 6 Years May 12, 2016

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In April, I celebrated 6 years as a vegan! In this podcast episode, I share some of my lessons from the last 6 yrs and get candid about this misconception of a "perfect" vegan.

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http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/41

Quick recap of the 6 lessons:

Didn't expect my family to get on board with me -- so grateful!
Cooking is required...especially if you have a family. Don't worry, I offered some advice and encouragement for this subject
You will get used to reading ingredient labels
You will find a vegan cheese that works for you -- so many options these days
Why this lifestyle hasn't been "perfect" for me
My struggle with losing and gaining weight

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