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204 - Plant-Based India with Cookbook Author Dr. Sheil Shukla Nov 16, 2022

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Our guest today, Dr. Sheil Shukla, practices internal medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Illinois, but within him beats the heart of a true artist, and it's apparent in everything he does – whether it's treating patients or photographing mouthwatering meals that he's prepared for his 60,000 followers on Instagram. Dr. Shukla is also a contributor at the culinary publication – Best of Vegan. He's been featured in VegNews, Forks Over Knives, and THRIVE Magazine. And now, with his new book, Plant-Based India, he highlights the wonderful, healing foods of the Indian continent, sharing recipes that he grew up with.

We're extra excited about this interview today to discuss Indian culture and the potential health benefits of India's beautiful, delicious cuisine, as interpreted by our guest, Dr. Shukla himself!

"That veganism, that plunge, really inspired me to experiment more with my cooking, and explore other vegetables, explore other fruits that I wasn't eating, and I found that when I eliminated dairy I included more fruits and vegetables than I ever really ate before, and in fact, I thought my diet was more diverse just by eliminating the dairy, and I haven't looked back since." -Dr. Sheil Shukla

What we discuss in this episode:

The role of vegetarianism and veganism in India.
How religion is a factor in Indian cuisine.
Dr. Shukla's diet and upbringing.
The treatment of cows in India.
The dairy industry in India.
Ethical alternatives to ghee.
Dr. Shukla's journey to veganism.
Why and how he created his cookbook.
Beneficial health properties and vegan substitutions in Indian cuisine.
How to identify authentic Indian spice blends.
Helpful tips to take exceptional food photos.

Resources:

His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedartist/?hl=en
Northwestern Medicine website: Sheil Shukla, DO | Northwestern Medicine
His book: Plant-Based India: Nourishing Recipes Rooted in Tradition

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203 - Weight Stigma is Deadly with Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster Nov 09, 2022

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*Trigger Warning: I will be discussing weight/size and some tough concepts. This information may be triggering, may lead to cognitive dissonance, and bring up uncomfortable feelings*

In this special episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I discuss weight stigma and weight bias to raise your level of awareness around this important topic.

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Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website, and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child's eating, nutrition, or growth, consult a doctor.

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202 - 30 Traveling Tips with World Vegan Travel founder Brighde Reed Nov 02, 2022

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From the sultry jungles of Vietnam to the golden dunes of Morocco, to the enchanting café terraces of Paris, today's intrepid guest has seen it all. And after years of personal and professional experience, World Vegan Travel cofounder, Brighde Reed, wants to share her vast knowledge with you. As a passionate vegan activist, chef, and travel enthusiast, Brighde and her partner, Sebastien, have created a travel company that takes vegans (and anyone curious about veganism) on these incredible tours, in specially selected locations around the world, all while having access to delicious vegan food and luxury accommodations. Additionally, they've been featured in such illustrious outlets as the New York Times, Forbes online, and Lonely Planet.

So sit back, relax, and take this amazing journey with us as our next guest enlightens us on the exhilaration, wonder, and occasional pitfalls of exploration!

"At the moment, many sanctuaries offer accommodation. This is a great way for them to earn a little bit of money, to support the animals, and it's also a great way for vegans to support these kinds of places and maybe see some rescued sanctuary animals while they're on their travels." -Brighde Reed

What we discuss in this episode:

What inspired Brighde Reed's love of travel
Her experiences as a tour guide and living abroad
Extensive travel tips for vegans, solo travelers, and traveling on a budget
Animal rights in other countries
Her favorite destinations
Critical travel necessities
How to travel sustainably
How to beat jet lag
How to travel safely

Resources:

WorldVeganTravel
The World Vegan Travel Podcast
Guide to vegan-friendly options: HappyCow
Find vegan food and make a difference: abillion
For vegans visiting France: https: //vegoresto.fr/
For vegan and vegetarian hotels: Veggie Hotels
To stay with locals: Vegvisits
Connecting vegans and sanctuaries: The Vegan Stay
Current international travel restrictions: Sherpa

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201 - No Sugar, Oil or Allergens with Cookbook Author Debbie Adler Oct 26, 2022

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We're super excited to introduce today's guest! Debbie Adler is the very definition of a renaissance woman. She's been a Wall Street accountant, an actress, a comedienne, a playwright, and a television development executive. But sixteen years ago she found her true calling, as the creator of the very first vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, and allergy-free bakery in Los Angeles. Sweet Debbie's Organic Cupcakes caters to everyone from studio heads to Hollywood A-list entertainers. Debbie is also the writer of cookbooks Sweet, Savory & Free and Sweet Debbie's Organic Treats. Her most recent book, The Mediterranean Plate: Plant-Based Recipes Free From Gluten, Salt, Oil & Sugar, will ignite your taste buds while boosting your health and overall well-being. Her cookbook and bakery have been featured in the Los Angeles Times and on NPR, and her recipes have been published on popular websites and blogs. What an awesome treat to have her with us today!

This episode is definitely for all the foodies out there.

"Literally teenagers die of embarrassment. And it's the truth. They're so embarrassed in front of their friends to be different. They don't want to say, 'well can you make it without this?' And some of them don't even carry their EpiPens because they're embarrassed. And they literally die of embarrassment." -Debbie Adler

What we discuss in this episode:

What inspired her to open a bakery.
How she perfected her recipes.
Why Debbie chose to make her products allergy free.
Allergies in children.
Potential causes and signs of allergies.
Tips and ingredients for delicious allergy and sugar-free vegan baking.
Food addiction.
Creative food substitutions.
How Debbie overcame depression and her habits to achieve happiness.

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200 - Social Justice & Why We Should Eat Plants with Dr. Milton Mills Oct 19, 2022

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We are so fortunate to have a guest who was with us when it all started. He was our very first guest on the Switch4Good podcast, so it's only fitting that he should join us for our very special 200th episode. You will even see him on our Switch4Good staff page, that's how closely we work with him. We're so thrilled and truly honored to have with us, the esteemed Doctor and vegan activist, Dr. Milton Mills! For those of you who missed our first episode, Dr. Mills earned his medical degree from Stanford University and did his Internal Medicine residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He now practices critical care medicine in the D.C. area. Dr. Mills was also the lead plaintiff in PCRM's lawsuit asking for warning labels on milk, and he also stars in the very excellent documentaries "What the Health" and "The Invisible Vegan."

Tune in to this very special, must-listen-to episode as Dr. Mills shares his boundless wisdom with us!

"Dairy is probably one of the most unnatural products that humans consume. It has been normalized because it has become a widespread cultural practice, but that in no way means that it is normal. Kinds of milk are designed by nature to be consumed by species-specific infants." - Dr. Milton Mills

What we discuss in this episode:

How he started his journey to veganism and the impact it had on his health.
The advances Dr. Mills has witnessed in the vegan movement.
Why Dr. Mills chose to become a doctor.
The myriad reasons human beings are meant to eat plants exclusively.
Why bovine lactate is completely unnatural for humans to consume.
How bovine mRNA fragments could be responsible for the long-term harmful effects of dairy consumption.
The meaning of "dietary racism."
Why dietary racism persists.
How BIPOC children are placed at a disadvantage by being forced to consume dairy milk?
Dr. Mills' forthcoming nonprofit.

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199 - Beating Food Addiction with Dr. Joan Ifland Oct 12, 2022

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No matter what your relationship to food is, we all live in a world manipulated by an addiction business model. We're constantly confronted with ads for foods that have been designed to make us want more, and it began when the tobacco industry started buying up brands like Nabisco and Kraft Foods. Dr. Joan Ifland is an expert in processed food addiction, and her research is both eye-opening and appalling. This is a gripping conversation about the intersections of human behavior, evolution, and modern-day consumer habits.

"Diet-related diseases have surpassed smoking-related diseases as the leading cause for natural death, so I think of processed food like cigarettes." - Dr. Joan Ifland

What we discuss in this episode:

How the addiction business model applies to food
How do we get addicted to food?
The overlap between tobacco and food
How to tell if you are addicted to certain foods
Immersion recovery and practical tips to feel better
Joan analyzes Dotsie's relationship with food in a group setting

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198 - Your Hormones & Plant Power with Dr. Gemma Newman Oct 05, 2022

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"In fact, there was a great study that showed that, in the long term, young children and adolescents who consumed minimally processed soy products had a lower breast cancer risk later on in life than those who did not consume soy products. And I thought that was a great thing to point out because this means that it's actually healthy throughout the lifecycle, not just when you're in those years around menopause, but even as children and adolescents it can help set you up for a healthier lifestyle." - Dr. Gemma Newman

Today we are really thrilled to have with us a wonderful soul who truly exemplifies practicing what you preach. A staunch advocate of a plant-based diet and plant-based nutrition, Dr. Gemma Newman, aka The Plant Power Doctor, is a British medical doctor, author of the book The Plant Power Doctor, and host of The Wellness Edit podcast. She has contributed to articles for magazines including Glamour, Zest, and Healthy Magazine. And if that weren't enough, Dr. Newman is the Senior Partner at a family medical practice, a member of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, and a certified Reiki practitioner. She has appeared in the powerful documentaries Vegan and Eating Our Way to Extinction. And since Breast Cancer Awareness Month is upon us, it couldn't be more opportune to have her with us today to talk about women's health and how a plant-based diet can be so very impactful!

Join us to hear Dr. Newman share her incredible story and provide life-changing, applicable tips!

What we discuss in this episode:

How health, compassion, and her husband, impelled Dr. Newman to become plant-based.
How recommending a plant-based diet to her patients changed her medical practice for the better.
An explanation of PCOS and its symptoms.
The positive effects of fiber-rich foods on the digestive system.
The inherent dangers of a low-carbohydrate diet.
How not all carbohydrates lead to weight gain.
How soy phytoestrogens aren't actually estrogens.
How soy is beneficial for hormones and mitigates risks of many different kinds of cancers in both women and men.
What inspired her to write her book?

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197 - Anti-Aging Secrets from Chef Babette Davis Sep 28, 2022

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Born and raised in East Los Angeles and forged in the fires of adversity, cookbook author Chef Babette Davis burst onto the culinary scene with her renowned vegan restaurant Stuff I Eat in Inglewood, California, where the soul food platter is one of the many, many must-try dishes. An ageless paragon of fitness and vibrant health, Chef Babette has legions of social media followers who love seeing her posts of this incredibly fit 71-year-old working out or cooking or even in a bikini. If she's not preparing delicious dishes in the kitchen of her restaurant, teaching cooking classes, or hosting the competition cooking show Peeled, you'll find her running stairs all around Los Angeles.

Always inspiring. Always funny. Always real. Here are our favorite quotes from Chef Babette in this episode that you don't want to miss:

"My quality of life when I'm 93 needs to be as awesome as it is today. I am on no medication. I can stand up, put my shoe and my sock on, and balance myself through the entire process, and I can tie it while I'm balancing myself."

"The human body is incredibly intelligent and responds to the love you give it, or not. And I personally don't think it's ever too late to love it."

"Since it's your human journey, I don't care how old you are. Since it's your journey, nobody, nobody, is gonna have the quality of life for you but you, and it's up to you."

What we discuss in this episode:

How Chef Babette became vegan and how it transformed her health.
How timing, when she eats certain foods, has proven beneficial for her.
How the books Fit for Life and Mucusless Diet Healing System changed her life.
Why she does a juice cleanse three times a year.
Her journey from catering in a parking lot to opening her incredibly successful restaurant, Stuff I Eat.
How she went from having to convince a predominantly meat-eating community to try her wonderful healthy food, to now having a thriving restaurant with plentiful regular patrons.
Lifestyle choices that keep her healthy and her advice to others on how they can be their best selves and attain longevity.

Resources:

Her exciting new show, Peeled
The dishes she most recommends to eat like her.
Chef Babette's book: Cash In On Cashews: 50 plus Desserts using One Nut
Check out Chef Babette on Instagram

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