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simple steps to true health & a happy life COME ALIVE Welcome to the Plant Based Academy Podcast, where Nikki and Zuzana share simple steps and building blocks for true health and lasting well-being. Together let's explore a better path that leads to a healthy future for people and the planet. 03 episode the mighty […]

simple steps to true health & a happy life COME ALIVE Welcome to the Plant Based Academy Podcast, where Nikki and Zuzana share simple steps and building blocks for true health and lasting well-being. Together let's explore a better path that leads to a healthy future for people and the planet. 02 episode what causes […]

simple steps to true health & a happy life COME ALIVE Welcome to the Plant Based Academy Podcast, where Nikki and Zuzana share simple steps and building blocks for true health and lasting well-being. Together let's explore a better path that leads to a healthy future for people and the planet. 01 episode now we […]

**PLEASE NOTE**  This podcast was recorded on April 10, 2020 “Everything you do affects everything else. You, and what you do matters” – Ryan Leier  Website Instagram The One Yoga Digital Studio 45 Minute Vinyasa Yoga Class with Ryan Leier The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice Light on Yoga: The Definitive Guide to… The post #87 Ryan Leier: Life Of A Modern Yogi  appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

“Instead of covering the problem, together we’ll get to the root cause, fix it, and find out how to prevent it in the first place. With a one-two punch of plant-based foods and easy lifestyle shifts like exercise and meditation, you’ll learn to take back control of the way you eat, look, and feel (because… The post #86 Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: How To Restore Your Gut Naturally appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

Zuz and I recently had the pleasure of connecting with Blake Ward – the founder of seed. Seed is known for it’s incredibly unique and versatile pant. Transforming the industry – by making the best clothing on the planet locally, naturally and ethically right next door to us in Alberta, Canada.  You will not only… The post #85 Blake Ward: The Healthiest Clothes on the Planet appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

  The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honours the servant and has forgotten the gift. ~ Albert Einstein Understanding what intuition is and learning to use as a part of our lives can be very powerful!  We all have a natural capacity… The post #84 The Power of Intuition: How to Connect with Your True Self appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

Hello friends, thank you for joining us for this episode of the Active Vegetarian Show, it’s nice to have you here with us. In this episode, we share our thoughts on the global Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the increase rate of cancer cases and ways you can build resilient health. Arm yourself and your family with… The post #83 Build Resilient Health: Strengthen Your Immune System Naturally appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

We are loving the fact that veganism has finally gone mainstream!  We began our plant-based journey back in 1996 when the word “vegan” was mostly idolized by hippies and animal activists. Fast forward to 2020, and with more than 57 million #vegan posts on Instagram, it’s safe to say that this lifestyle is no longer… The post #82: Healthy & Easy Plant-Based Food Swaps appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

I had the honours of sitting down with Cara Carin Cifelli and we talked about how we can take a holistic approach to our wellbeing. All of us humans are gifted with “four bodies” the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body. However, our society disproportionately focuses on the physical body – size, appearance, and what… The post #81: How To Break Free From Diets & Build A Healthy A Relationship With Food appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

In this episode, we are going to answer a question that keeps coming our way on a regular basis these days – What are your thoughts on the plant-based keto diet? The ketogenic diet has become one of the most popular diet approaches in recent years, with everyone from celebrities to fitness gurus claiming that… The post #80: What are your thoughts on the plant-based keto diet? appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

Hello Friend!  Thanks for checking out our latest podcast episode.  In this episode of the AV Show, Nikki and Zuzana give their opinion on the latest plant-based film The Game Changers. Without going into too much detail and giving the film away Nikki & Zuzana discuss the storyline of Game Changers, parts that they really… The post #79: The Game Changers Movie Review appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

LISTEN HERE | WATCH HERE   Hello and thank you for tuning in!  In this episode of the AV Show we are going to answer some of the common questions we receive about protein in a plant-based diet. You will learn how easy it could be for a plant-based eater to meet recommendations for protein, […] The post #78: Best Plant-Based Protein Sources, Meat Substitutes and Protein Powders appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

Self-Care has become a trend and buzzword lately – which is great! We are happy more people are becoming aware of the value in attending to their personal needs! However, maybe you hear (or read) the word self-care and think “I WISH!”, the idea of a bath, a spa day or just curling up with… The post #77: Self-Care: 10 Simple Ways To Take Better Care Of Yourself appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

As health coaches, we often talk with people and even see clients, who struggle with iron-deficiency anemia after adopting a plant-based diet. It’s common to hear people describe just how much better they felt eating this way until the issue of anemia arose, and they were ‘forced’ to return to eating meat and or taking… The post #76: Anemia: A Plant-Based Approach To Iron Deficiency
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Today we are going to tackle a question that comes up time and time again on this blog, when we speak at events, hold classes, workshops, in our Facebook community, and among our AV Coaching members. “What can I do when my family refuses to eat plant-based? I can barely prep & cook one meal… The post #75: Ten Ways to Stick To Your Plant-Based Diet In a Meat-Eating Household appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

This is a common struggle and in fact, most vegans, as well as vegetarians, are actually more “pastatarians” or “carbotarians.” They replace meat, seafood, and dairy products with bread, starches, processed carbohydrates and meat-substitutes, all of which are high in sugar and very acidic.  We promise to give you practical advice on how to break… The post #74: Are You Addicted to Sugar and Junk Food? Eight simple ways to overcome sugar cravings and replace unhealthy processed carbs with nourishing plant-based foods appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”  – Hippocrates So much has happened in recent years to expand the plant-based movement, and for Nikki and I, it has been very exciting to watch things unfold. An article by Food Revolution pointed out that the number of vegans in the U.S. has increased… The post #73: How To Smoothly Transition To A Healthy Plant-Based Lifestyle appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

Glenn Livingston from NeverBingeAgain.com is on the show today, and he will share with us secrets for gaining the power to permanently overcome unhealthy food behaviours. Both his professional and personal journey is quite interesting and also inspiring. As a trained psychologist Dr Livingston was disillusioned by the way traditional psychology deals with overweight and/or food obsessed individuals.… The post #72: How To Stop Overeating and Binge Eating and Stick to the Food Plan of Your Choice with Glenn Livingston Ph.D. appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

This episode is a little different than normal. I had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Michelle Roots, A personal trainer, business owner and new mom from here in Vancouver BC. As a trainer, Michelle understands the importance of staying healthy and active, she talks about how she balances it all. She gives… The post #71: A fit moms life: how to stay motivated before, during and after pregnancy appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

Let’s face it. Life gets busy and cooking at home can be tough. Meal planning takes work. But those who’ve mastered it know it’s the key to saving money, eating healthier and feeling their best. To help you get started, we will break down steps to create a customizable healthy plant based meal plan you… The post #70: Easy Plant Based Meal Planning  appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

Did you know your home is like a mirror reflecting your emotional state? Yep, you read it right – and clutter is a sure telltale sign of inner struggle. Where am I going with this? Why do we create clutter? Often it’s in an attempt to try to fill some void inside us. So how… The post #69: Practical Tips to Declutter your home – one room at a time appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

Anyone who is interested in being healthy understands that good nutrition is super important. Many of us also know that in order to prevent disease, to be in great physical shape and perform at high levels we need to feed our body with a variety of clean wholesome foods, preferably plant-based.  But what about the… The post #68: What’s in Your Water – Is Tap Water Safe to Drink? Water Filters & Bottled Water, Explained … appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

  We can either learn to embrace it or use all our energy and force to fight against it. Why? Why do we resist…change…resist control…resist acceptance? All of these things that can actually help propel us forward yet we often push back. When you start to realize that it takes just as much effort to… The post #67: How To Stay Motivated To Achieve Your Health And Fitness Goals appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

  “According to a Boston Medical Center study, 45 million Americans go on a diet each year.“ If you are like most people, at some point in your life you will decide to go on a diet to either improve the way you look, feel or perform. Maybe this idea gets sparked by a new… The post #66: How to break the vicious cycle of yo-yo dieting appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

This content is only available to members of the Plant-Based Solution course.  You can join the course and get immediate access HERE.    The post Week #8 – Winning with Accountability appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

Your heart is the most important muscle in your body. It’s the thing that keeps you alive! Ignoring it is the worst thing you could do! Now don’t get me wrong, cardio can be super boring which is honestly why I used to hate doing it along with a lot of other people I knew in… The post #65: The Benefits of Cardio and Weight Loss appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

This content is only available to members of the Plant-Based Solution course.  You can join the course and get immediate access HERE.    The post Week #7 – The Art Of Simplicity appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

This content is only available to members of the Plant-Based Solution course.  You can join the course and get immediate access HERE.    The post AV COACHING: WEEK #7 appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

This content is only available to members of the Plant-Based Solution course.  You can join the course and get immediate access HERE.    The post Week #6 – Growth Is In Discomfort appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

This content is only available to members of the Plant-Based Solution course.  You can join the course and get immediate access HERE.    The post AV COACHING: WEEK #6 appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

This content is only available to members of the Plant-Based Solution course.  You can join the course and get immediate access HERE.    The post Week #5 – Be Consistent appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

Let’s face it – things in life are easier when you are strong. Strong physically and mentally.  When we think of our physicality – it’s easier to carry groceries, do regular everyday chores, play with our children – I am sure you get the picture. When we refer to strength and our mentality – it’s… The post #64: The Benefits Of Strength Training appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

This content is only available to members of the Plant-Based Solution course.  You can join the course and get immediate access HERE.    The post Week #4 – Believe In Yourself appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

Before we dive into today’s topic (Meal prep) let’s first talk a little bit about meal plans… Most of our new AV Coaching clients get really excited about the weekly meal plans that are a part of the program. And we get it. A well put together meal plan can be a wonderful tool. It… The post #63: Meal Prep 101: A Beginner’s Guide appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

This content is only available to members of the Plant-Based Solution course.  You can join the course and get immediate access HERE.    The post Week #3 – Find Your Balance appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

Whether you’ve been exercising for years or are just starting a fitness program, it’s always important to pay attention to your body and avoid any possible injuries. This way you can stay on track and keep moving closer to your health and fitness goals. NO PAIN, NO gain. Forget it!  Believe it or not, that… The post #62: Common Exercise Injuries + Ways to Stay in Shape While Injured appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

This content is only available to members of the Plant-Based Solution course.  You can join the course and get immediate access HERE.    The post Week #2 – Change Is Good appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

For the past few years, the media headlines have been advising us to rethink the amount of time we spend sitting down. I am sure you have seen them… “Sitting Will Kill You, Even if You Exercise” and “Sitting is the new smoking” Although this might sound pretty extreme, these statements start to make a… The post #61: How to Sit Less and Move More Throughout the Day appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

This time of the year many of you will be looking to make a fresh start. After the holidays we often realize that it’s time to clean up the diet and the key to successful healthy nutrition starts in the kitchen. Taking the time to properly set yourself up is step one for transitioning to… The post #60: Plant Based Kitchen Makeover appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

LISTEN NOW! Dear Friends, Alright, we will keep it short and sweet. WE DID IT!!! THANK YOU!!  As you probably know, we have been working on writing a book. This project started eighteen months ago and today we are excited to announce that the wait is finally over.  Vegan Weight Loss Manifesto is finished and… The post #59: Vegan Weight Loss Manifesto | Book Release appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

Q: How to deal with eating out, especially going to a dinner party or to a “non-vegetarian” restaurant and staying true to a plant based diet? A: Great question and a legit concern for many plant based eaters. If you strive to keep your diet clean and healthy you might be able to relate. Although many formerly… The post #58: HOW TO STAY VEGAN: Restaurant, Holiday & Social Events appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

LISTEN NOW! Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in urban environments and we are being surrounded by more and more concrete – and less trees. Not to mention the rise in technology, another distraction or excuse for not connecting with nature. Given this separation, do you ever question if this could be… The post #57: The Healing Powers Of Nature appeared first on Active Vegetarian.

LISTEN NOW! On todays episode we are joined by a special guest Dolores Luber. Dolores has been a long time client of ours and over the years of working with her, she’s provided us with many valuable lessons. At the age of 78 Dolores lives a very active and vibrant life. She keeps challenging herself… The post #56: Dolores Luber: A 78-Year Old Shares Her Take On Healthy Aging and Living a Fulfilling Life appeared first on Active Vegetarian.