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It’s time to check in with my guest Winnona Yi, who first appeared on this podcast when she was just 3 months into her plant-based diet transition. How is she doing now, more than a year later? Recall that prior to this dietary change, she had been eating a regular diet heavy in fast foods, and had many health problems including a skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa, as well as high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.

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Are you starting a plant-based diet but worry about getting enough iron? All your life, you’ve been on a meat-heavy diet and the idea of getting anemia has never crossed your mind. But now when you talk to someone about going plant-based, one of the first questions they tend to ask is, “Won’t you get low iron eating vegan?” Perhaps even your doctor has raised this concern.

So what’s the deal on iron? Do you need to worry about it...

Are you wanting to begin a plant-based diet, but don’t know if you’ll be able to handle the ‘gut’ transition? You’ve heard or seen others on social media complain about gas and bloating, and you’re worried the same will happen to you. Does this happen to all people making this diet change? And how long can you expect that gas and cramping to last?

Let’s discuss this important transition issue. In this 4th episode of a special Sum...

Have you been on a low-carb diet like Keto and want to move away from it? You’ve done research and now know that plant-based eating would be best for your health. But how do you make this transition? You want to get healthier, but not gain more weight. You’re actually hoping the scales will tip more in the other direction. So how do you achieve this?

We’re going to talk about this today. In this 3rd Summer Series episode highligh...

Are you worried about…fruit? Growing up, you’ve always loved fruits like apples, peaches and berries and now you see so many delicious summertime fruits available. But you also have diabetes and want to eat plant-based to better your health. How is this all going to affect you? Maybe you’re also wondering, “Will eating too much fruit be bad for a person like me with diabetes?”

If these are your questions, let’s talk about them on...

Have you been trying unsuccessfully for a while now to eat and like beans? By now, you’ve tasted a few different kinds of beans, but still haven’t found one that you liked. It’s all rather frustrating and disappointing. You’re about ready to give up on them altogether, and move on to other plant-based foods. But beans are supposed to be good for you right?

Yes, they are, and I want to help you enjoy them more. In this episode, I’...

Are you wanting to add more vegetables and fruits to your plates, but wonder if you can afford it? Right now, you’re already spending quite a bit on groceries weekly, mainly on meats, eggs, and processed foods. Yes, you’re also buying carrots, apples, and other produce items, but it’s not a lot at the moment. But the rising food prices, including those in the fresh produce department, have gotten you worried. Maybe you’re thinking,...

Have you recently started a gluten-free diet and now wonder how to make that work with plant-based eating? What are some key things you need to watch out for so you can handle both aspects with confidence…and actually enjoy this combined new lifestyle?

Well, I’ve got you covered. Today on the podcast, I have invited Guest Expert Jennifer Marcks to join us so she can share some top tips to help you navigate a gluten-free diet with...

Are you thinking of making a plant-based diet change but worry that you’ll then need to take all these EXTRA dietary supplements or you won’t get enough nutrition? Like vitamin B12 – isn’t that a nutrient all vegans and vegetarians need to supplement with, but others don’t?

Well yes and no. Let’s talk about this on today’s podcast. In this episode, we’ll look at the importance of vitamin B12, possible signs and symptoms of defici...

Have you been feeling a lack of control around food? If so, you’re not alone. That’s what my guest Winnona had been experiencing. Binge eating was a lifelong issue for her, and it occurred most often during the evenings while watching TV. But this ALL changed within a short period of time after she moved to a whole food plant-based diet. Not only that, she also enjoyed many other health benefits such as lower blood pressure reading...

What’s it like to have to deal with gut issues like stomach-aches, bloating and diarrhea constantly for most of your life… and then suddenly to have them disappear? That would be an amazing change, wouldn’t it? That’s what my guest Winnona experienced after moving to a plant-based diet. Prior to this dietary change, she had been dealing with a whole host of other health problems as well, including a skin condition called hidradenit...

Would you love to drop some pounds but don’t want to diet? If so, have you considered how plant-based eating might help you BETTER reach your weight goals with less frustration and MORE success? Yes, a plant-based diet can be really effective in helping you lose weight and keep it off, but it’s more of a lifestyle than a ‘diet’, and it’s a specific kind of plant-based diet.

But how will eating plant-based help you reach your weig...

Are you plant-based curious or ready to get started with plant-based eating, but feel lost and confused by all the different terms you see? It doesn’t help either that terms like ‘vegan’ and ‘plant-based’ are often used interchangeably on social media, news media channels, in cookbooks, and by celebrities.  And what about the other terms you’ve seen - like vegetarian, pescatarian and whole food plant-based – are these one and the s...

It’s time to start packing for an exciting summer ahead, with an adventure planned by plane to another state or country. Yet you’ve recently begun plant-based eating, and now wonder how this will work with traveling. What will you eat in the air, and what can your family eat, now that you’re all embracing a vegan or plant-based diet lifestyle?

Let’s talk about this today. I want to help lower your stress and anxiety about that upco...

Are you curious about plant-based eating or have just begun your diet transition, but already feel overwhelmed with all the changes needed? Not only do you have to swap meats out from your plate, there’s the dairy, eggs and other animal-based food products too. There are also new terms to learn about, new plant-based ingredients and what seems to be a ton of different ways of cooking them…

Feel like giving up already? Well don’t....

Are you really wanting to improve your heart health, but feel lost on what to do? All you know is that you’ve been warned by your doctor to ‘change your diet’. But which one and how? There seem to be so many different ones out there, that it’s confusing and overwhelming. So can a vegan diet or a plant-based one really help drop blood lipids, lower your risk of a heart attack and give you more time with loved ones?

Let’s find out ...

Are your mornings a blur because they’re so busy? So much so that you often don’t even have time for breakfast. Yet, you know breakfast is important and can give your day a much needed energy boost. So what can you do?

Let’s talk about this today. In this episode, I’ll give you a fast yet easy plant-based option for breakfast – one that is super simple to put together but tastes delicious. You can then eat it immediately in the m...

My husband once told me that it’s getting too expensive to eat plant-based, mainly because he saw the rising prices of plant-based milks at our local grocery store. But then I started to list some of many other ways we were saving money eating this way. What I didn’t get to tell him, though, was this: there are also lots of strategies that can be used when buying plant-based foods to stay on budget, and smart hacks to help extend y...

Are you plant-based eating, but wonder if there are nutrients you need to be concerned about? You already know that protein, iron and calcium are important building blocks for the body. But what about micronutrients like iodine – do you need to worry about that?

That’s what we’re going to talk about today. In this episode, let’s look at the importance of iodine for our bodies and some practical ways you can ensure you’re meeting ...