Heartland Rooted Plant Based Podcast

Dr Dan and Bob take 5 different foods and discuss 5 different ways to prepare each one.

Can poor breathing be a barrier to optimal health? Dr Dan and Bob discuss how poor breathing can impair health and how proper breathing can support health. Dr. Dan also guides Bob thru some breathing techniques.

What does WFPB have to do with mitochondria? Quite a bit. Dr Dan and Bob talk about what mitochondria are and how they are important in how our bodies function. We also discuss how we can impact mitochondrial health.

Microplastics- What are they and can they have an effect on our health. Bob and Dr. Dan break down this complex topic.

Is it possible to eat a perfect WFPB diet? Dr Dan and Bob discuss the advantages and pitfalls of perfection.

Bob and Dr Dan discussed how routines can be helpful in establishing and maintaining a WFPB lifestyle.

Bob shares with Dr. Dan and with our audience, his recent experience with an unexpected medical finding.

Dr. Dan and guest host Maureen from Heartland Rooted Plant Based Community discuss how community volunteering can be important part of the WFPB lifestyle.

Dr Dan welcomes guest host, Dr. Cheryl True, to talk about the under appreciated issue of food waste. We discuss how this can be addressed at both a household and a community level.

We've all seen the social media influencer's before and after transformation photos. Dr Dan and Bob talk about what a WFPB transformation may look like.

Been looking at WFPB eating? Seems overwhelming to go all in? Dr. Dan and Bob look at the pros and cons of dabbling with WFPB eating. We also talk about what dabbling can look like.

Thinking about WFPB? Dr Dan and Bob talk about how to move from the thinking about it phase to eating WFPB.

Sometimes when on our journey, we will get stuck in a rut, and we can feel those wheels spinning. Dr. Dan and Bob discuss strategies to hopefully regain some traction and get back on our WFPB path.

When a provider writes a medication prescription, there are specific parts to it. These elements translate very well in developing an effective plan for exercise. Dr Dan and Bob discuss these elements and developing an exercise prescription.

When following a WFPB lifestyle, what happens with cravings for foods that are not so healthy? Bob and Dr. Dan discuss why we often have trouble giving up foods that are not the healthiest. They also discuss some strategies for what to do when foods from pre-WFPB come calling.

It happens. We all will get sick. We all will experience injury. Can a WFPB lifestyle have an impact on how well and how fast we recover?

Dr Dan and Bob discuss food noise. What is it? And what impact does WFPB lifestyle bring to managing its effects?

Is there differences in approach to eating WFPB in the Summer vs the Winter? Dr. Dan and Bob discuss differences in the 4 seasons and how it may affect the approach to the WFPB lifestyle.

Dr Dan and Bob try to unravel similarities, differences, advantages and disadvantages of the Mediterranean and WFPB diets.

Dr. Dan and Bob discuss tips and techniques to turn a Standard American Diet (SAD) menu into a healthier experience.

Dr Dan and Bob talk about everyday things that one can do to help prepare future you.

Dr. Dan and Bob discuss how we can use what we eat to affect how we feel.

The ballpark. The boardwalk. A wedding. These can be stressful places for someone wanting to eat WFPB. Bob and Dr. Dan talk about how to navigate unhealthy places.

What makes fast food, "fast food"? One quality is it is fast, the other is it is cheap. Dr. Dan and Bob discuss meal ideas and strategies to make WFPB both fast and cheap.

Dr Dan and Bob talk about Bob's 5 power tools for aging gracefully.

Dr Dan and Bob discuss the pro's and con's of both medications and lifestyle modifications.

Dr. Dan and Bob tackle a common occurrence. Cravings. We talk about common cravings and strategies for managing them.

Dr Dan and Bob discuss taking a moment on the WFPB journey to reassess goals.

The salad is the Rodney Dangerfield of the WFPB world. It doesn't get any respect. Dr. Dan and Bob discussed this underappreciated powerhouse of the plant based lifestyle.

Bob And Dr. Dan discuss how many of us find ourselves in need of change, and look back and wonder how we got into the situation we find ourselves in the first place.

Dr. Dan and Bob discussed strategies around how to shop WFPB at the grocery store and how to minimize food waste.

Dr. Dan and Bob discuss going hardcore into whole food plant based eating.

Sinner or Saint? Dr Dan and Bob discuss the carbohydrate and its role in Whole Food Plant Based eating.

Why is salt considered when eating Whole Food Plant Based. Dr. Dan and Bob discuss some of the issues with salt and strategies to drive it down in our diets.

Going Whole Food Plant Based can be a major transition. Procrastination may be part of that journey. Dr. Dan and Bob discuss some reasons why that happens and some tips to help.

Dr Dan and Bob review a new publication from the American Heart Association, Life's Essential 8. 8 lifestyle modifications or recommendations to improve life and health.

Those that are new to plant-based eating may be looking to you for help and advice. Dr. Dan and Bob discuss some strategies to be an effective mentor.

Your healthcare provider is an important part of your wellness team. Dr. Dan and Bob discuss tips to help make visits more productive.

Dr. Dan and Bob discuss that taking an occasional break may be an important part of maintaining physical and mental health.

There is a new kid on the block. Dr Dan and Bob discuss a plant forward dietary pattern that has the attention of the American Heart Association.

Bob and Dr. Dan go on a thought experiment. What if eating WFPB was the norm and the Standard American Diet was uncommon?

Dr Dan and Bob discuss what two average WFPB podcasters eat.

Regular exercise is a habit! Just like brushing your teeth and making the bed. Bob and Dr. Dan talk about some tips to help make it a habit.

(Cue Mission Impossible theme music) Bob and Dr Dan get stealthy and discuss how to sneak more WFPB foods in common meals.

Can a cheat day be part of a WFPB lifestyle? Dr. Dan and Bob discuss some pros and cons of having a cheat day as part of your WFPB journey.

Bob and Dr. Dan talk about the wonderful world of whole food plant based snacks.

Dr. Dan records live from the Heartland Rooted Plantluck. He is joined by several members as we create a WFPB sushi!

Bob and Dr. Dan discuss how does one know if we had a good WFPB day? We discuss different influences upon our mood and how our approach to the day may make for a great day!

Dr. Dan and Bob discuss ultra processed foods and their impact on the standard American diet, and their place in the WFPB world.

No meat? No problem! Dr Dan and Bob discuss WFPB meat alternatives.

WFPB eating is known for its health benefits. This does not always have the desired effect of a disease/illness free life. Dr. Dan and Bob discuss how important it is to manage expectations, rely on healthcare team when needed, and that the WFPB community should not be judgmental, but instead should be a resource to lean on when dealing with an illness.