Nimai Delgado Podcast

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How a Farm Boy Became a Vegan Bodybuilding Pioneer with Robert Cheeke Sep 12, 2018

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The legendary Robert Cheeke joins Nimai on the podcast today. Robert dives deep into his past and shares the triumphant story of a farm boy gone vegan. Together Robert and Nimai detail the struggles of being a vegan athlete and how to spread the message of veganism. Plus they address the "unspoken rules" of veganism. You don't want to miss this episode.

"Be happy, healthy and fit...people will draw to you like a magnet."

-Robert Cheeke

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Timestamps:

3:00 Robert's childhood - Growing up on a farm

7:40 Dealing with an unsupportive inner circle

15:11 Addressing the unspoken rules of veganism

23:55 Robert's bodybuilding career

28:25 Nimai and Robert talk goal setting

36:17 Doubling down on your strengths

1:02:00 Robert's results from his low protein diet challenge

1:08:00 A dark time in Robert's life- Recovering after an injury

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How Jeremy Reijnders Became The Fittest Man Of The Netherlands As A Vegan Sep 05, 2018

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As veganism is on the rise we see more stars and aspiring athletes arriving on the scene. On this episode of Generation V Nimai sits down with the CrossFit 2018 Fittest Man in the Netherlands, Jeremy Reijnders. Jeremy shares how and why he decided to go vegan, plus he gives tips on how to start the vegan lifestyle. Tune in to this episode to find out how this elite athlete uses the vegan diet to give him that competitive edge.

"Find what you are good at and what you like and use it to help the vegan community."

-Jeremy Reijnders

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Timestamps:

2:02 Competing at the CrossFit games

5:45 Jeremy's beginnings in Judo

12:00 How Jeremy got introduced to vegetarianism/veganism

15:45 What Jeremy did to make the leap to veganism

18:00 The vegan athlete advantage

21:13 All about Jeremy's training sessions

28:50 What Jeremy eats on training days

38:27 Adversities that Jeremy overcame

47:37 Jeremy's tips for starting a vegan diet

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Dave Castro

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World Record Setting Strongman Patrik Baboumian on What Strength Really Means Aug 29, 2018

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In this episode Nimai Delgado interviews vegan strongman Patrik Baboumian; Germany's strongest man. Hear the inspirations behind his journey to becoming a vegan and all of the stereotypes he helped change. From dealing with your social circle when going vegan to the addictive nature of dairy products; it's all in this episode of Generation V.

"Being strong means that you try to find your own values and you stick to them."

-Patrik Baboumian

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Timestamps:

3:02 Patrik's upbringing & childhood experiences 20:57 Beginning of bodybuilding journey 27:30 Transitioning from bodybuilding to strongman 32:00 Inspirations for vegetarianism to eventual vegan 56:54 Dairy intake and how it becomes addicting 1:19:25 Communicating ethical reasons for veganism without judgment 1:26:20 Dealing with your social circle when going vegan 1:32:52 Patrik's go-to sources of food as a vegan strongman

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Using Science To Get Fit With Plant Proof Founder Simon Hill Aug 22, 2018

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Simon Hill, author, and physiotherapist set out to share with everyone, no matter the gender, size, or purpose, the beauty in healthy food to gain optimum health and improve quality of life. On today's episode, Simon and Nimai discuss the value of choosing foods that are truly healthy. Although, changing your diet requires a little learning, don't worry—Simon also explains how to select sources that you can truly trust.

"We need to go back to how much you value your health...Take control of your health, learn the information about a plant-based diet and incorporate it. "

-Simon Hill

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Timestamps:

3:19 - Getting to Know Simon

17:45 - Aussie Rules, athletes, and the realization of the need for a plant-based diet

27:46 - Simon discusses his desire to connect physiotherapy and nutrition

29:27 - Learning with a purpose—what are educational institutes saying about nutrition

34:47 - Simon's personal journey to nutritional health

42:31 - Why vegans get a bad reputation

44:25 - The evolution of Plant Proof

47:03 - The comparison enigmas in health studies/Resources to learn more about the plant-based diet

56:17 - Everyday vegan meals

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"The How Not to Die Cookbook" by Michael Greger
"Becoming Vegan" by Brenda Davis

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Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez - Optimizing Your Health & Performance Aug 15, 2018

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Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez saw a need in the medical community and filled it with knowledge and clear, concise direction. As the founder of Latin America's first plant-based medical immersion program, Dr. Gonzalez breaks down complex medical research into small, manageable pieces. Topics include calorie intake, metabolic diseases, vaccines, building muscle, supplements and more. This episode will give you the power to change your life, by changing your diet and therefore impacting your health.

"We have the research, we have enough body of scientific evidence that tells us this is a healthy lifestyle…[now] we have to get things done."

-Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez

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Timestamps:

3:54 Plant-based reception in the Latino community

6:19 Growing up in a Latino family

9:17 Dr. Gonzalez's path to spreading the word about nutrition

15:45 The thrifty gene hypothesis

18:04 Obesity, fat storage, calories and insulin

34:35 Vegans, vaccines and children

44:51 Building muscle, proteins, supplements

59:12 Vitamins necessary for a vegan diet, and soy

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Dr. Angie Sadeghi - How Gut Health Affects Performance Aug 08, 2018

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Depressed, stressed and suicidal Dr. Angie Sadeghi made the one decision that healed her from the inside out. This pivotal transformation was a springboard for her quick transition to becoming vegan. Now a gastroenterologist, her passion for non-chemical, quality care is interwoven in the care she provides to her patients. Join this episode, for a look into the food you eat, how it affects your body, diet fads and more with a gastrointestinal lens.

"My body transformed but, most importantly, my mind transformed."

-Dr. Angie Sadeghi

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Timestamps:

7:52 Dr. Sadeghi, from vegetarian to vegan

14:45 Peers thoughts about plant-based diet

18:03 Gastrointestinal, health and food

28:30 Foods you should avoid

33:37 Looking good but sick

37:59 The effects of keto diet on your body

Resources:

The Starch Solution

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Torre Washington - Vegan Bodybuilding and His Untold Story Aug 01, 2018

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Torre Washington, IFBB Pro, and founder of Primer & Nourish, a guide to bodybuilding and vegan nutrition, stops by to share his journey with Nimai and listeners. Raised vegetarian, vegan since 1998, Torre provides simple, practical ways to transition to a vegan diet. Coming from a background where he did not always feel free enough to be authentic, he inspires others to show their true selves while helping others along the way. Listen in to move one step closer to being that healthy you, you have envisioned you will be.

"A lot of times we hide what we've been through…not knowing our journey can sometimes inspire someone else to continue on their path rather than to quit."

-Torre Washington

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Timestamps:

4:31 - Being raised vegetarian turned vegan

10:00 - Torre's overview of the Rastafarian lifestyle

15:34 - Challenges Torre faced with being different

30:46 - Torre's bodybuilding journey

38:07 - HITT with Torre, increasing his size, and the different foods he ate while training

51:17 - Earning his pro card while vegan

1:14:27 - Effectively transitioning to veganism

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Preventing Heart Disease in Your 20's with Integrative Cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn Jul 25, 2018

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Dr. Joel Kahn, one of the world's top cardiologist, best-selling author, and restaurateur shed light on the preventative and anti-aging health benefits of a plant-based diet. Dr. Kahn and Nimai discuss fact-based studies, truths about diet fads, supplements and various foods that bring it all back to the need for plant-based nutrition. Today's episode provides clarity and will help resolve some unanswered questions that cause many to hold off on committing to a plant-based vegan diet.

"We can make decisions now about our lifestyle, that favor an event happening or not happening in the future."

-Dr. Joel Kahn

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Timestamps:

6:43 Becoming an Integrative cardiologist and initial learnings about the vegan diet

12:41 Varying Demographics of patients Dr. Kahn treats, examples of avoiding surgery by changing diet

18:03 Convincing young people, as early as 17, to care about their health

23:29 Two most important factors you can change to prevent future health complications

26:48 Keto diet perspective, a look into other dietary options, and the science behind why eating fruit is critical to your health

35:15 Supplements—what works and doesn't work

42:34 Do you need protein supplements on a vegan diet, Dr. Kahn explains

47:24 Dr. Kahn's take on soy, scientific reasons why it's a healthy source of food

53:21 Basic tips when making lifestyle changes

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Restaurants

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Eliminating Fear Of Losing Gains When Going Vegan With Professional Bodybuilder Mischa Valentino Janiec Jul 18, 2018

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Today's episode with Nimai features Mischa Janiec, professional bodybuilder, and co-founder of ProFuel. Mischa provides practical tips to transition to a vegan diet fueled by his personal experience. Tune in because, even if you think you have failed countless times before, Mischa provides helpful tips to try again.

"Veganism really changed my life."

-Mischa Janiec

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Timestamps:

6:13 - Mischa's start to professional bodybuilding

18:05 - From professional bodybuilding to competitive

22:10 - Transition to the vegan diet

32:10 - Effects of eating vegan

43:41 - The Game Changers movie

46:18 - Real-world approach to transitioning to the vegan diet

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gamechangersmovie.com

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Calisthenics and Diet Hacks with Holistic Nutritionist Derek Simnett Jul 13, 2018

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Clean eating does not mean expensive eating, it's more like attainable eating because you can tailor it specifically to you, says Derek Simnett, CNP, nutritionist, and CEO. Today Derek provides a holistic nutritionist's point of view on veganism. Tune in to learn the reasons behind food choices, supplementing your diet and even calisthenic workouts. Kickstart your healthy journey with food today.

"[Veganism] It's really not complicated. That's what I try to highlight on my channel...It's simple."

-Derek Simnett

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Timestamps:

3:17 - Derek's upbringing and his road to nutrition

8:20 - Making decisions and finding your place

18:40 - Starting the YouTube channel

23:27 - Holistic nutrition, vegan diet, and supplements

40:05 - Three good habits to maintain a healthy diet

43:01 - Why it's important to eat fruit

47:36 - Calisthenics to build body muscle