315 - Acidic Foods & Inflammation, Eating for your Hormones, Toxic Air Protection and Vegan Breast Milk with Alexandra & Jason

Today’s episode tackles big health questions and real-life challenges. Can breastfeeding vegans provide all the essential nutrients for their babies? A groundbreaking study from Amsterdam has the answer—and it may surprise you. Plus, can you rewire your microbiome to reverse lactose intolerance? If so, should you? And Jason shares firsthand what it’s like living with Los Angeles' post-wildfire air—spoiler: the real danger isn’t just in the smoke. From nutrition myths to hidden environmental threats, we’re cutting through the noise with facts that matter. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation!

 

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• Vedge Vegan Collagen: vedgenutrition.com – use code S4G for 30% off your order. - https://www.vedgenutrition.com/
  
  

What we discuss in this episode:

• Detoxing from heavy metals.

• Protecting lung health.

• Acidic foods, inflammation, and the potential benefits of alkaline foods.

• Bottled water vs. tap water.

• The best plant-based foods to support menopause—and what to avoid.
  
  

Resources:

• Episode #68 with Dr. Neal Barnard: https://switch4good.org/balance-your-hormones-with-dr-neal-barnard/

• Vegan or vegetarian diet and breast milk composition - a systematic review - PubMed

• Vegan mothers' breastmilk contains two important nutrients

• Vegan Nutrition for Mothers and Children: Practical Tools for Healthcare Providers - PMC

• https://biology.indiana.edu/news-events/news/2019/foster-lactose-intolerance.html
  
  

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