Thought For Food Podcast

Welcome back to the third installment of the Plant-Based Parenting Series where Aaron interviews podcast alum, author and speaker Sid Garza-Hillman about his new book Raising Healthy Parents! They cover topics like: The content and overall message of Sid's new book How modern society pressures parents into sacrificing everything they enjoy for the sake of their children What it looks like to actually take care of yourself as a parent Fitness and nutrition strategies for the busy parent The importance of being present with your children Strategies for fostering a healthy relationship with your spouse And More! It's always a blast talking to Sid, so I hope you enjoyed our conversation, and the PBPS overall. Much more to come, thank you for listening! -Aaron Show Notes Connect with Sid: Website: http://sidgarzahillman.com/ Podcast: http://apple.co/2xgJNQJ YouTube: http://bit.ly/2fMi2nT Raising Healthy Parents on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2y0wVN3 Small Steppers Program: http://www.smallstep

One of the main factors that we take into account when making food choices is price. The other two major factors are taste and convenience. When you optimize all three into a healthy, compassionate, and sustainable paradigm, an amazing way of living occurs. However, one of the biggest misconceptions about plant-based or vegan diets is that they are extremely elitist and expensive. You have to shop at Whole Foods. You have to eat goji berries to stay alive. You must get all of your produce at the farmer's market, and it better be organic, damn it! Well, we disagree with these sentiments. And this episode has been highly requested for quite some time. After mulling over how we wanted to formulate this episode for a while, we decided to invite on the master of this realm, Toni Okamoto of Plant-Based on a Budget to share her wisdom. Toni started Plant-Based on a Budget in 2012 in order to help people eat more plants without breaking the bank, and has since evolved into a huge platform that has everything from re

Our only goal with this podcast is progress over perfection. Making improvements over the course of time to learn, experiment, and create a show that we are deeply proud of. We want to make an impact on the world through education and inspiration surrounding the Thought For Food Lifestyle. Of course, we have to listen to ourselves and understand what we like and dislike about the podcast, but we also need external input and feedback to make this happen. So, we created a podcast survey that covered the main questions we wanted answered by our listeners, and you delivered! We had 126 responses, which is significantly more than we were expecting. We're incredibly thankful for everyone that participated in helping us in the future of TFF and have a say in how we're going to change the podcast. We decided it might be helpful for listeners to go over the results and discuss how we're going to implement these changes to better improve the podcast. So in this episode, we sit down and go through the main takeaways of

In this installment of the Random Show, Aaron updates Jackson on the craziness of his life, we reminisce about early TFF memories, and more. Connect with TFF: Website: tfflifestyle.com Instagram: instagram.com/tfflifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/tfflifestyle Thought For Food Club: facebook.com/groups/tffclub Twitter: twitter.com/tfflifestyle Patreon: patreon.com/thoughtforfood YouTube: bit.ly/tfftv Podcast: bit.ly/TFFitunes

While the majority of discussion at Thought For Food is rooted in our strengths in nutrition science and adventurous, healthy lifestyles, there is something much greater at stake than increasing our performance as athletes. The reason that both of us live a completely plant-based, vegan lifestyle is due to the fact that 60 billion animals are unnecessarily slaughtered for human consumption every year. The conditions of factory farms are absolutely and utterly abominable. Once the two of us became aware of the realities of industrialized animal agriculture and the toll it takes on both the conscious, innocent beings that are a product of the system and the planet at large, we simply couldn't support it any longer. This week's guest is a visionary in leading the charge towards changing this. Nathan Runkle is the founder and executive director of Mercy For Animals, an international animal rights organization that has over 120 employees and has been integral in changing policies, hearts, and minds towards making

Here in the West, we live within a culture that emphasizes certain body types, #fitnessgoals, and if you're ain't first, you're last. Working out, exercise, and fitness are a means to an end - weight loss and muscle gain. We say f*ck that. Sure, weight loss and improved health can be added bonuses from exercise, among a myriad of other benefits, but here at Thought For Food, one of our goals is to shift the mindset away from exercise as a chore and towards a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. This is all about perspective, though. "Exercise" is a huge part of both our lives, and we've both been those performance and results obsessed freaks. We still struggle with exercise addiction. Finding a healthy relationship with exercise is all about understanding when to go deep when needed and when to chill when it's time. Finding something that you love doing, and that allows for a sense of fulfillment and adventure. Because exercise is supposed to feel good (okay, maybe not always). It's supposed to be something y

If you've been following the podcast for a while, you know we're big fans of the idea of using a combo of education and market-based solutions to end factory farming and shift towards eating a more healthy, compassionate, and sustainable diet. We're also extremely fascinated with the idea of 'clean meat,' which is meat created by growing animal cells in a lab to absolutely transform the agricultural system. The Good Food Institute is on the cutting edge of supporting the burgeoning plant-based and clean meat food tech industries. Their mission is to create a more healthy, humane, and sustainable food system and to end factory farming by 2050. We like that goal. For more on the Good Food Institute itself, definitely go back and listen to our episode with Liz Specht (episode 31) and Emily Byrd (episode 63) or visit gfi.org. This week on the podcast, Jackson sits down with Christie Lagally, senior scientist at GFI, to talk all things clean meat. Clean meat is such a new idea and even newer technology, so there

Jackson's solar eclipse experience and Aaron's new birth experience are the topics of discussion in this random show! Connect with TFF: Website: tfflifestyle.com Instagram: instagram.com/tfflifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/tfflifestyle Twitter: twitter.com/tfflifestyle Patreon: patreon.com/thoughtforfood YouTube: bit.ly/tfftv Podcast: bit.ly/TFFitunes

This whole "vegan" thing can be super daunting to people. Restrictive, difficult, radical, etc. are some of the common words associated with removing animals from your diet. But it doesn't have to be this way. With a bit of planning, preparation, and practical focus, shifting to a plant-based diet is actually pretty doable. We decided to go back to basics and team up with Alyssa from the Live Planted Podcast, which is focused on practical vegan living. We went through our favorite pieces of advice for the person brand new to this lifestyle, such as cookbooks, staple meals, and a bit of the basic science and reasoning behind going vegan. We also answered some listener questions from social media! Hope it's helpful, and if you're a seasoned plant-eater, be sure to share this episode with someone who is curious or just starting their vegan shift. And if you have any of your own tips or advice that we may have missed, drop us an email to tfflifestyle@gmail.com. Now go eat some plants already! -Jackson and Aaron

Traveling is one of the greatest gifts of life. Exploring different places, cultures, and foods is something both of us are extremely passionate about. But how do you do it if you're plant-based? Many people don't believe it's possible to both eat a vegan diet and travel around the world. Well, folks, in 2017, the times they are a changin'. With so many plant-based options from grocery stores to restaurants around the globe, it's now easier than ever. Jackson recently returned from a 6 week long trip in Europe, which included an epic cycling portion that tested his plant-based requirements, and has been to Thailand as a vegan. Aaron has traveled all over the world, including Turkey and South America. In this episode, we give our best tips and advice for eating plant-based abroad. We cover topics like the best technology applications to use, how to book accommodations, and what foods to look for as staples. We also zoom out and talk philosophically for a bit, discussing how we believe you shouldn't limit the

      On this Random Show, Jackson and Aaron discuss food preferences for kids, our very different childhoods, Jackson's existential crisis, and more. This was probably the most fun we've had on the Random Show, so we hope you enjoy! Please take our TFF Survey! bit.ly/tffsurvey Connect with TFF: Website: tfflifestyle.com Instagram: instagram.com/tfflifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/tfflifestyle Twitter: twitter.com/tfflifestyle Patreon: patreon.com/thoughtforfood YouTube: bit.ly/tfftv Podcast: bit.ly/TFFitunes

In this installment of the Random Show, Aaron and Jackson finally catch up after Jackson's EuroTrip and discuss topics like minotaurs, real estate, and more. Link to our survey: bit.ly/tffsurvey Connect with TFF: Website: tfflifestyle.com Instagram: instagram.com/tfflifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/tfflifestyle Twitter: twitter.com/tfflifestyle Patreon: patreon.com/thoughtforfood YouTube: bit.ly/tfftv Podcast: bit.ly/TFFitunes

Welcome back to the Plant-Based Parenting Series! In the second installment of the series, Aaron walks you through: ∙ The intense birth experience of his daughter Lilah ∙ The effect of Cesarean Section births on the infant microbiota, how that impacts health outcomes and what you can do to mitigate some of the risks ∙ What it was like to bring a new child home and how they survived sleep deprivation ∙ The myriad benefits of breast feeding according to peer reviewed science and how they managed a supply issue after his wife returned to work   If you liked the episode, please share it with your friends and/or with other vegan parenting sources as I am sure many people would like to know about the show. If anything was missed that you were really hoping would be covered, please email us at tfflifestyle@gmail.com and Aaron will try to address it in the next show or individually with you via email. Want to support the show and what TFF is doing? You can share our content with friends and family if you fe

We're back with another Q&A! We've had a lot of questions lately, so decided to put out another Q&A show a bit sooner than normal. I'm writing this post and putting up the show as I sit in the London-Heathrow Airport on my way back to the USA after such an incredible trip abroad. Feeling the love and gratitude for the experiences I had and can't wait to do it again someday. If you haven't already, be sure to check out my short recap video of the trip and help support our Mercy For Animals campaign: For everyone asking about the Plant-Based Parenting Series - stay tuned. Aaron is hard at work on the second part of that series and should be out in the next few weeks. Sorry for the delay, life has been hectic for TFF! We hope you enjoy this Q&A, and thank you to everyone that submitted questions. Questions answered: Do we need to supplement with Carnitine? (6:00) Our take on Sam Harris’ interview with Gary Taubes (11:00) Advice on explaining the role genetics versus lifestyle in terms of nutrition without bei

Jackson, Ian, and Gruff debrief their epic Vegan Alpletic cycling adventure through the Alps, riding to inspire others to live a healthy, compassionate, and adventurous life. We go through the crazy days and then finish by talking more philosophically about insights post-trip. Mercy For Animals donations greatly appreciated: donate.mercyforanimals.org/team/115978 Ian's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UChcIKnoaslB_hu3Kvb-CdGA Gruff's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCv4PL_C4fTytNC3GQ77bwPw Connect with TFF: Website: tfflifestyle.com Instagram: instagram.com/tfflifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/tfflifestyle Twitter: twitter.com/tfflifestyle Patreon: patreon.com/thoughtforfood YouTube: bit.ly/tfftv Podcast: bit.ly/TFFitunes

Be brave. Do epic shit. This is the mantra, the motto, the ethos of professional mountain bike racer, Sonya Looney. This week's guest embodies the Thought For Food Lifestyle almost perfectly. Sonya not only rides bikes faster than most, she's also a public speaker, podcaster, and plant-powered athlete. She's a champion of overcoming fear, empowering others, and living a life of adventure. She's raced all over the world, she's won the 24 hour world championships, and given a TED talk. I have been inspired by Sonya for quite some time, so I was extremely grateful to get her on the show and sit down for an epic conversation! We cover so much ground, including her background with mountain bike racing, getting comfortable with discomfort, her craziest experiences, plant-based nutrition while adventuring around the world, and more. Really psyched about this episode, so I hope you enjoy it. Definitely be sure to follow Sonya and subscribe to her new podcast! -Jackson Are you enjoying the podcast? You can suppo

I've been super excited to share this episode with you for a long time. This week, I sit down with the charismatic, inspiring, and compassionate Dr. James Rouse. Dr. James is the co-founder and formulator of the plant-based nutrition company, Healthy Skoop, entrepreneur, athlete, champion of gratitude and wellness, and most importantly: the Chief Ruckus Maker. Dr. James is seriously one of a kind, and you'll quickly feel his passion for everything he does in the conversation. We covered an expansive array of topics, from his childhood to finding his spiritual path in the Himalayas to his thoughts on exercising by feel as an Ironman athlete. We delve into meditation, morning routines, doing epic shit, gratitude and above all: having the courage to follow your passion and make an impact on the world. This was easily one of the most energetic and inspiring conversations I’ve had in my life, let along on this podcast, so I really hope you enjoy it. I deeply respect this man, and consider him a mentor and a frien

In the spirit of the current TFF theme of epic cycling, as well as celebrating the first week of the Tour de France, this week's show is with professional cyclist, Toms Skujiņš. Toms races for Team Cannondale-Drapac, and originally hails from Latvia, beginning his cycling career as a mountain biker, quickly finding his feet and a talent for the sport. He then shifted to the road, racing at multiple world championships for Latvia and reaching a high level, turning professional in 2011. He's won the overall title at the Tour de Beauce, two stages of the Tour of California, the overall UCI America's Tour title, and has competed in the Olympics. Unfortunately, this year, he suffered a crazy crash in stage 2 of this year's Tour of California, where he broke his collarbone and sustained a concussion. We caught up for this conversation right before he made his comeback to racing, placing second in the Latvian National Time Trial Championships. This is a bit of a different conversation than normal on the podcast. To

Jackson, Ian, and Gruff check in before their first ride of the #VeganAlpletic trip and talk about the travel so far, the plan, and the goals of the trip. Let the ride begin. Donate to Mercy For Animals: donate.mercyforanimals.org/veganalpletic Connect with TFF: Website: tfflifestyle.com Instagram: instagram.com/tfflifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/tfflifestyle Twitter: twitter.com/tfflifestyle Patreon: patreon.com/thoughtforfood YouTube: bit.ly/tfftv Podcast: bit.ly/TFFitunes

This week's show is yet another installment of our listener Q&A series, where we receive questions via email and then answer them on the show. In today's episode, we cover topics ranging from apple cider vinegar usage for reducing abdominal fat, low sex drive/testosterone, and our thoughts on animal activism. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions! I am writing this post from Tuscany, Italy, where I'm staying with my family for a week before embarking on the Vegan Alpletic trip, which is going to be absolutely epic. Be sure to follow along via our YouTube, Thought For Food TV, where I'll be posting regular vlogs from the adventure documenting our experience of riding Europe's most epic climbs on a plant-based diet and raising money for Mercy For Animals. It's hectic here right now, so I'm going to keep this post short. But I first want to recognize our recent Patreon supporters for their amazing donations towards the TFF mission. We can't do this without you, and it's hugely appreciated! Hope everyone