Plant Based Hero Podcast

Why Not Dairy?   Last week, we talked about eggs, and why we should not eat them.   Usually if you're at a point where you wonder why not eggs, you already know why not meat and dairy.   However, it still serves as a good reminder for those of us who know, and a good introduction to eating plant based for everyone else.   So why should we step away from the cheese wheel? Let's talk about it…   Increases Cancer Risk   Most dairy cows in the US are infected with what's called Bovine Leukemia Virus that causes Breast cancer in humans.   Furthermore, increased dairy intake has been linked to prostate cancer, testicular cancer all due to Insulin -Like Growth Factor- 1 (IGF-1) that has tumor promoting effects.   IGF-I is a huge risk factor for the health of human beings, and it's been known for years.    However, like most public health risks, it was masked by larger corporations and hidden from the eye of the public forever so that we would continue to be products

Why Not Eggs?   Many people get to a point where they understand going vegan for the animals. Obviously we shouldn't be slaughtering innocent beings for our own enjoyment.   They might even understand cutting out dairy. Why exploit and use an animal for milk that is not even from our own species?   But, many more people still don't understand why we shouldn't be eating eggs. What's wrong with an omelette in the morning or an egg sandwich for breakfast? Let's talk about it…   It's Yucky.   Eggs are not baby chickens. They are literally the chicken's periods.   Animal Estrogens in our food supply cause humans to have way too high Estrogen levels which lead to a host of issues.   Right away, we can see a problem here. Why are we waiting for another animals menstrual cycle in order to eat? Seems a bit strange at the least doesn't it?   I think it's gross…     Chickens Treated Poorly   Chickens are jammed into small cages with multiple birds and forced to crea

What's The Deal With Soy?   People often wonder if soy is good or bad for our health. Rightfully so, because soy is known as one of the most genetically modified crops. That's one reason.   Another reason people worry is because of the soy plant's "phytoestrogens".  They think that it could be detrimental to their health or manliness if they are eating estrogen from somewhere else.   So is soy good or bad for us? Should we eat it or not?   Well let's talk about it…     Soy is a bean   Beans are one of the healthiest types of food in the world. The people of Okinawa, Japan (one of the longest living societies on Earth) thrive on soy beans.   Soy products have health benefits like preventing Prostate cancer in men, preventing hot flashes in post-menopausal women, along with breast cancer and heart disease prevention just like we've seen with other beans, fruits, and vegetables.   Soy beans in particular have many health benefits and should not be overlooked simp

The Added Perks Of Going Vegan   Yes, you can eat better for your health, the planet, and the animals by switching to a plant based diet.   But what are the other benefits specifically for YOU when you switch to plant based?   At the end of the day, we are all slightly self-centered and want to know, "What's in it for me?"   Well, here is what eating a plant based diet can do to your life.   Energy   Eating mostly plants is a great way to get more micronutrients which allows the body to have more energy.   The mid day crashes disappear as your body reaps the benefits of eating food that is alive and not dead.   You start to feel more alive, powerful, and energized with a plant based diet and you become a Plant Based Hero.   We often talk about the vibrant energy that we strive to feel by eating plant based, exercising, and connecting with other people.   We believe that everyone deserves to live a long, thriving, and vibrant lifestyle filled with energy and pa

CRAVINGS FOR MEAT AND CHEESE   In the beginning weeks of going vegan, enjoying a lot of plants might shock your body a bit.   Your body will detox a lot of things out of it that it did not need, and you might also start to crave the things that you used to have.   Cravings for meat and cheese are a normal part of going vegan, but only in the very beginning as our body gets used to not having the addictive protein from dairy, and the umami flavors of meat.   The good news is, there is a lot that we can do to curve these cravings and stay satisfied! Let's see what's up.   It happens   The first thing to note is, it is possible to experience cravings for meat and cheese in the very beginning of the journey, and it's important to know this before you go into it, so you are not overwhelmed and quit.   There is nothing wrong with you. It's completely normal.   Why does it happen?   The addictive protein in dairy, known as casein can have a huge effect on us when we quit,

Why And How To Take Part In The Vegan Community   Sometimes the Vegan Community gets a bad rap. They are thought of as extreme, a little bit crazy, and sometimes even mean.   This is not the reality that I've seen in real life from vegan gatherings and events.   There are some very important reasons that we should all be part of the vegan community, and in today's digital age it is easier than ever to do so!   First, let's talk about why you would want to be part of the community.   Strengthen The Movement   If Martin Luther King Jr. was standing alone and speaking in the street do you think people would listen? No, he needed his community to be there rallying around the cause and pushing the movement forward as well.   When people have similar viewpoints of the world, and they see that there is a better way to live and a better solution it only helps to band together.   Without the strength of a community, it is hard to get any movement to…well move.   If we want

When you choose to go vegan, some people are not as informed or smart as you. These people can include close friends, family, and even our own spouses and kids.   Eventually, you'll want to at the very least gain their support for your healthier, more compassionate lifestyle.   Here are some things to realize and think about when trying to gain their support.   No Pressure   Have you ever had the pleasure of dealing with a high pressure salesman? One that made you feel uncomfortable and wouldn't let you make your own decisions? Did you like it? If you answer yes to that question, you are 1 in a million.   No one likes to be sold or pressured into our way of life. No one wants to be hounded and tricked into changing.   Trying to force or pressure people into changing their lifestyle almost NEVER works.   I really want to make sure that you don't try this, because you could lose friends and family over it if you are too pushy and persistent while continuing to question their

How To Actually Go Vegan   I know we all talk about all of the different parts of going plant based quite often, but most people never really talk about how to actually transition to a plant based lifestyle.   I will be the first to tell you that I know it is not easy to switch your entire life around, if you're used to eating meat and cheese.   I know it's not easy to just QUIT.   But here are a few options when it comes to switching once you decide it's something that you want to do:   Cold Turkey   The first and most obvious one is to quit eating meat and cheese all at the same time, and move forward without ever touching a piece of cheese or meat again.   Now, this one seems like it might be the most popular option for current vegans. If you ask any vegan there is a clear line or distinction that caused them to get there. Maybe they saw the animal cruelty that happens every day for the first time ever. Maybe they finally started understanding the impacts that the meat a

If you want to live a cruelty free lifestyle, eventually you will probably need to learn to cook.   The fact is, that being healthy and living a lifestyle that doesn't harm animals is much easier to do when you know how to cook with plants.   If you don't know how to cook at all, you are forced to try finding vegan restaurants and eating terrible salads at non-vegan friendly establishments everywhere.   You may be able to pull this off in a large city, but many people do not have the options to enjoy a plant based lifestyle without cooking.   Cooking has been a huge part of our plant based journey, and now we want to share some important things we've learned with you.     Experimenting   One big idea that can seriously help your journey is to get comfortable with trying new foods, experimenting with flavors, and being okay with failing sometimes. The more you experiment with cooking and flavors, the more you can learn!   My father is a great example of someone who hates

SUPPLEMENTS FOR VEGANS   When you go plant based, people will try to tell you that you have a deficiency.  This might scare you or cause you to be unsure, and you might be wondering what supplements (if any) you might need to take.   We want to get rid of all the confusion around this subject and make sure you have a full understanding of what you should do when it comes to supplements for your new vegan lifestyle.   This way you can be comfortable and act with confidence while avoiding the negativity of people trying to claim you have a deficiency. Let's get into it…     Protein   Should we take it or not? It's really up to the individual, their activity level and how they feel. Most likely, they are not deficient in protein. I like to try to get all of mine from food, supplements need to be high quality.   As we've gone over many times in the past, protein can be found in all plants. A plant based diet can include all of the 22 amino acids, including the 9 essential

Arguments Against Going Vegan   Protein   All plants have protein, even lemons. The amount might be smaller, but it's simple to get enough protein on a plant based diet if you eat enough calories. Besides, we don't need as much protein as we once thought. Too much protein can cause kidney damage and other issues.   Dr. Garth Davis illustrates this point in his book "Proteinaholic".   Western culture likes to glorify protein and put it on a pedestal as the healthy ingredient missing from people's lives. They've got it all backwards. People are almost never deficient in protein, and we don't need to eat animals to get protein.   Common plants that are high in protein include beans, soy, nuts, seeds, and legumes.   If you track your calories for about a week on a plant based diet and make sure you're eating some higher protein sources, you will notice that there is enough protein in your diet to thrive.   But I though Plants don't have a full amino acid profile…   It is co

The Research Phase of going vegan or eating a plant based diet is crucial. As an advocate, we want people to get research from the right place. With the internet being the way it is, with trolls under every bridge, and misinformation floating around everywhere, we need to make sure that people are doing the right research, otherwise they could be deterred from living a plant based lifestyle.   This post will be all about the research that can start you out on a plant based diet. People who live a vegan lifestyle are some of the most "woke" or aware individuals on the planet. We know that you guys are going to do your research with or without us! But here are a few suggestions to get you started:   Doctors   There are numerous plant based doctors that you will see in documentaries about plant based living, on the internet, and doing their own form of advocating in what little spare time that they have. These resources are invaluable and powerful.   One Doctor that immediately springs to min

WHY GO PLANT BASED -   YOUR HEALTH & BODY 1. Vibrant Energy, Powerful Habit Control, Super Healthy Life! Plant based diets are the start to showing the superhero in you!   Your health and body is a great reason to go plant based. There are so many benefits for your body, that it makes you start to feel like a super hero!   The number 1 deficiency in the U.S. is fiber.  Fiber is in plants. When you switch to a plant based diet, that deficiency usually goes away, reducing the chances of colorectal cancer and other deadly diseases.   Our body is a wonderland, filled with billions of tiny cells that have specific jobs and functions. These cells need the proper nutrients in order to perform their jobs.  Going plant based is one way to increase our potential micronutrient availability.   We all know we need to eat more fruits and veggies because of the powerful vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants they contain.  When you are not eating meat or cheese, there is a much hi