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Brand New Vegan a plant-based podcast hosted by Chuck Underwood, creator of the popular BNV Recipe blog, that highlights the struggles he encountered as he made the switch to becoming a "brand new " vegan. So if you're curious about eating plant-based or becoming vegan, or just want tasty ways to add more veggies into your meal plan, this is the podcast for you, wherever you are on your journey. New episodes weekly!

Chuck Underwood

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    • Jun 21, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    How A Plant-Based Diet Saved My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 26:19


    In this episode, I explain How A Plant-Based Diet Saved My Life after just having a life-threatening stroke as well as the steps I took afterward to regain my health.  Not only did I lose 18 lbs and drop my blood pressure back to normal, but I was also able to get off all of my medications in just 30 days.  Blog Posts:How My Diet Saved My Life -  https://bnve.co/stroke1After The Stroke -  https://bnve.co/stroke2l Self Care After A Stroke -  https://bnve.co/stroke3Back to Basics - https://www.brandnewvegan.com/basicsRed Chile Recipe - https://bnve.co/red-chileVideos:I Had A What?!  -    • I Had a WHAT?!  Walking Wednesday -     • What's A Walking ...  2021 Challenge -    • Can I Lose 21 Pou...  Support the showLike what I do? Want to support BNV? Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Instagram Follow me on YouTube Support me on Patreon My Cookbooks Donate Official BNV Merch! The Brand New Vegan Podcast NEW!! My OWN BNV Community (no FB!)

    It's The Food - An interview with Dr. John McDougall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 56:46


    This is my 2019 interview with the legendary Dr. John McDougall himself.  We talked about his latest book: The Healthiest Diet on the Planet,  Vitamins, Oils,  Fat Vegans, and the Climate Crisis.  I've included links to his Food Poisoning talk, his Color Picture Book, his latest book, and his website. Dr. McDougall Website:  https://www.drmcdougall.comColor Picture Book:  https://www.drmcdougall.com/education/information/cpb/Food Poisoning:   https://youtu.be/E58pqWHxAjIThe Healthiest Diet On The Planet: https://amzn.to/2Y71NXPSupport the showLike what I do? Want to support BNV? Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Instagram Follow me on YouTube Support me on Patreon My Cookbooks Donate Official BNV Merch! The Brand New Vegan Podcast NEW!! My OWN BNV Community (no FB!)

    Everyday Vegan Stories - Meet Patti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 10:30


    A brand new series where I interview people just like you to find out what led them to begin their plant-based vegan journey.  Reading other people's success stories has always inspired me.  In this episode, my friend Patti tells how she lost over 180 lbs and reversed her Type 2 Diabetes!Also Mentioned:√ Forks Over Kniveshttps://www.forksoverknives.com/the-f...√ BNV Support Group https://bnvcommunity.com√ Vegan Lasagna Recipehttps://www.brandnewvegan.com/recipes...√ Potato Enchilada Recipehttps://www.brandnewvegan.com/recipes...Support the show

    The Power of FOOD - with Kim & Nelson Campbell of PlantPure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 47:10


    My friends Kim & Nelson Campbell of PlantPure talked with me today about their new movie, From Food to Freedom, and their new PlantPure Meal Starters that I have been testing.  Products:√ PlantPure Meal Starters:  https://bnve.co/mealstarters√  PlantPure Cookbook:  https://amzn.to/435WLvi√  PlantPure Kitchen:  https://amzn.to/45qgOGo√  PlantPure Comfort Food:  https://amzn.to/3q5lEc3Note:  This is NOT sponsored in any way by PlantPure, although PlantPure did send me samples of their meal packs to try and critique.  Support the show

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    Everyday Vegan Stories - Meet Karin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 41:51


    A brand new series where I interview people just like you to find out what led them to begin their plant-based vegan journey.  Reading other people's success stories has always inspired me.  Plant-Based Diets seem to help a lot of chronic illnesses!  But what about breast cancer?  Find out in this episode with my friend Karin. Also Mentioned:√ Forks Over Knives https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-f...√ BNV Support Group https://bnvcommunity.com√ BNV Cheese Sauce https://bnve.co/vegn-cheese√ Chef AJ   / @chefaj  √ Beyond Sushihttps://beyondsushi.com√ Dr. Michael Klaperhttps://www.doctorklaper.com√ TrueNorth Health Centerhttps://www.healthpromoting.comSupport the show

    Everyday Vegan Stories - Meet Ann Marie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 19:47


    Welcome to Everyday Vegan Stories!  A brand new series where I interview people just like you to find out what led them to begin their plant-based vegan journey.  Reading other people's success stories has always inspired me.  In today's episode,  find out how Ann Marie was able to stop taking her metformin and put her uncurable type 2 diabetes into remission - for good! Also mentioned in this episode:√ The Game Changers  https://gamechangersmovie.com√ Reversing Diabetes by Dr. Neal Barnard  https://amzn.to/41QD3m8√ BNV Support Group Livestreamhttps://bnvcommunity.com√ BNV Cheese Sauce https://bnve.co/vegn-cheese√ Hungry Planet - What The World Eatshttps://www.menzelphoto.com/portfolio...√ The Blue Zones:https://www.bluezones.comSupport the show

    Everyday Vegan Stories - Meet Trish Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 15:50


    Welcome to Everyday Vegan Stories!  A brand new series where I interview people just like you to find out what led them to begin their plant-based vegan journey.  Reading other people's success stories has always inspired me.  In today's episode,  Trish tells us how a plant-based diet not only helped her but also her 90 yr old yoga warrior MOM - and reversed her colitis and rheumatoid arthritis!Also mentioned in this episode:√ Trish's Recipe Blog (GF Vegan):  https://yourmomsvegan.com√ Dr. McDougall:  https://www.drmcdougall.com√ The Starch Solution: https://amzn.to/43eERXL√ BNV Cheese Sauce: https://bnve.co/vegn-cheeseSupport the show

    Everyday Vegan Stories - Meet Amy Goldstein

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 19:15


    Welcome to Everyday Vegan Stories!  A brand new series where I interview people just like you to find out what led them to begin their plant-based vegan journey.  Reading other people's success stories has always inspired me.  In today's episode,  Amy tells us how she reversed a whole "laundry list" of chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes and cancer! Also mentioned in this episode:Dr. Joel Fuhrman: https://amzn.to/3lCR47nDr. Brooke Goldner: https://amzn.to/40UErENDr's Sherzai:  https://amzn.to/3IoksHnDr. Neal Barnard: https://amzn.to/3Ka0stgDr. Michael Greger: https://amzn.to/3Yy3sUyDr. Caldwell Esselstyn:  https://amzn.to/40WMKQnSupport the show

    Everyday Vegan Stories - Meet Mike Baldry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 19:10


    Welcome to Everyday Vegan Stories!  A brand new series where I interview people just like you to find out what led them to begin their plant-based vegan journey.  Reading other people's success stories has always inspired me.  In today's episode,  we meet my buddy Mike who was in pretty bad shape.  He said, "I was fat, sick, and nearly dead".   Did his plant-based diet help?  Tune in to find out!Also mentioned:My Website:  https://www.brandnewvegan.comBest Damn Vegan Chili:  https://bnve.co/bestveg-chiliSupport the show

    Everyday Vegan Stories - Meet Brenda Schnell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 11:06


    Welcome to Everyday Vegan Stories!  A brand new series where I interview people just like you to find out what led them to begin their plant-based vegan journey.  Reading other people's success stories has always inspired me.  Today,  Brenda tells us how her plant-based diet helped her to be insulin-free!Mentioned in this episode:Dr. Greger's Video -    • Dr. Michael Grege...  Support the show

    Everyday Vegan Stories - Meet Tina Pitchford

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 16:25


    Welcome to Everyday Vegan Stories!  A brand new series where I interview some of my followers to find out what led them to begin their journey.  Reading other people's success stories has always inspired me.    Today I talk to Tina Pitchford about how her plant-based diet helped with her IBS. ______________________________For the full video - https://youtu.be/tUUorTQI_CQSupport the show

    August 2022 Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 9:00


    Just a quickie update on what's coming up!   Be sure and check out the video version of this podcast too at https://youtu.be/OyKH16Y2W0M.WHERE TO FIND ME:Recipes:  https://www.brandnewvegan.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/brandnewveganMy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bnvcommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandnewvegan/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/brandnewvegan/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/brandnewveganPatreon:  https://www.patreon.com/brandnewveganSupport the show

    Comparing Soy Sauces

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 6:09


    Read your labels carefully as they can be sneaky!  I demonstrate that this week by comparing 4 different types of soy-based sauces: SHOW NOTES:Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce Serving size: 1 TablespoonCalories:  10Sodium:  590mgSan-J™ 28% Less Sodium TamariServing size: 1 TablespoonCalories: 10Sodium: 710mgOrganics® Organic Coconut AminosServing size: 1 TablespoonCalories: 25Sodium: 420mgBragg® Liquid AminosServing size: 1 teaspoonCalories:  5  per teaspoon (15 per tablespoon)Sodium: 310mg per teaspoon  (930mg per Tablespoon) !WHERE TO FIND ME:Recipes:  https://www.brandnewvegan.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/brandnewveganMy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bnvcommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandnewvegan/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/brandnewvegan/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/brandnewveganPatreon:  https://www.patreon.com/brandnewveganSupport the show

    Who Are YOUR Favorite Plant-Based Doctors?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 12:56


    I ran a poll in my private Facebook group, asking my readers who their favorite plant-based doctor is.  And the winner?  And which one got MY vote?   All in this week's podcast.  PLANT-BASED DOCTORS MENTIONEDDr. Kim WilliamsDr. Danielle Belardo Dr. Alan GoldhamerDr. Milton MillsDr. Joel KahnDr. Doug LisleDr. Tom CampbellDr. Brooke GoldnerDr. Dean SheraziDr. Ayesha SheraziDr. T. Colin CampbellDr. Garth DavisDr. Cyrus KhambattaDr. Will BulsiewiczDr. Michael KlaperDr. Dean OrnishDr. Joel FuhrmanDr. Neal BarnardDr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. Dr. John McDougallDr. Michael GregerBOOKS (amazon affiliate links)How Not To Die - Dr. Michael GregerThe Starch Solution - Dr. John McDougall Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease - Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. Reversing Diabetes - Dr. Neal BarnardUndo It - Dr. Dean OrnishFiber Fueled - Dr. Will BulsiewiczProteinaholic - Dr. Garth DavisGoodbye Lupus - Dr. Brooke GoldnerThe China Study - Dr. T. Colin CampbellWHERE TO FIND ME:Recipes:  https://www.brandnewvegan.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/brandnewveganMy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bnvcommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandnewvegan/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/brandnewvegan/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/brandnewveganPatreon:  https://www.patreon.com/brandnewveganSupport the show

    Are Vegan Diets Healthy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 9:54


    Is there actual scientific data to prove a vegan diet is healthier than eating meat?   See what the SCIENCE has to say, and be sure and listen to the end because the results just may surprise you. SHOW NOTES:The Studies:Epic Oxford StudyAdventist Health StudyVideos I Recommend:Brenda Davis, RDDr. Hans DiehlBooks:Prevent and Reverse Heart DiseaseDr. Barnard's Program for Reversing DiabetesWHERE TO FIND ME:Recipes:  https://www.brandnewvegan.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/brandnewveganMy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bnvcommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandnewvegan/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/brandnewvegan/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/brandnewveganPatreon:  https://www.patreon.com/brandnewveganEmail Newsletter: https://brand-new-vegan.ck.page/c5ec9af2f1Support the show

    "One Thing" - To Improve Your Heath

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 13:19


    In this episode, I talk about how just doing this one, simple little thing could change your life.  And how this one nutrient is missing from most people's diets, vegans included, and no - I'm not talking about protein.  SHOW NOTES:One ThingBut Where Do You Get Your....Fiber?WHERE TO FIND ME:Blog:  https://www.brandnewvegan.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/brandnewveganMy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bnvcommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandnewvegan/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/brandnewvegan/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/brandnewveganPatreon:  https://www.patreon.com/brandnewveganSupport the show

    Getting Started On a Plant-Based Diet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 18:56


    Today it's easier than ever to get started on a plant-based diet.  In this episode, I run through all the options available to you, give you MY recommendations on what TO eat and what NOT to eat, and even share some of my own personal everyday meals. Show Notes:All the recipes mentioned are here on my blog http://www.brandnewvegan.comSend my friends, Jessica and Brian, some love.  They are going thru a lot right now. Find Me Socially AtFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/brandnewveganMy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bnvcommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandnewvegan/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/brandnewvegan/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/brandnewveganPatreon:  https://www.patreon.com/brandnewveganSupport the show

    Vegan vs Plant Based

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 10:54


    In this episode, I talk about the differences between Vegan vs Plant-Based.  I also explain why Knowing Your Why is so important when you first get started, by sharing my own family's stories of why we adopted a plant-based diet.    Update:  My wife's blood pressure that night in the ER was 224/113.Show NotesBrand New Vegan RecipesMy YouTube ChannelMy Stroke StoryVegan SocietyPercentage of Americans that are VeganDr. John McDougall, MDDr. Joel Fuhrman, MDDr. Caldwell Esselstyn, MDForks Over KnivesThe Game Changers on NetflixSupport the show

    Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 1:55


    Welcome back to a BRAND NEW SEASON of the Brand New Vegan Podcast where I help YOU explore ALL the benefits of a Plant-Based Diet. Show NotesAll my recipes to get you started are on my blog at:https://www.brandnewvegan.comSupport the show

    Back to Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 15:08


    In this Podcast Episode, I explain what my "Back to Basics" is all about, why I'm doing it, and how to join me if you wish.  Read MoreThe post BNV009: Back to Basics appeared first on Brand New Vegan.Support the show

    All About Mary's Mini

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 15:49


    In this episode, I want to provide yet another resource for those of you asking about Dr. McDougall's Mary's Mini programRead MoreThe post BNV008: All About Mary's Mini appeared first on Brand New Vegan.Support the show

    Who Is Brand New Vegan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018 23:03


    In this episode of the Brand New Vegan Podcast, I'm going to pull a Stan Lee and give you my Origins Story.    Who IS Chuck Underwood and how did Brand New Vegan...Read MoreThe post BNV007: Who Is Brand New Vegan? appeared first on Brand New Vegan.Support the show

    What About Protein?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 22:44


    Are you getting enough Protein?  Or way too much? How much protein do you really need? What if you do eat too much Protein?  Can it make you sick? Should we even be worried about Protein at all? Read MoreThe post BNV006: What About Protein? appeared first on Brand New Vegan.Support the show

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    Plant-Based Shopping at Walmart

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2018 24:56


    Brand New Vegan Podcast   In this episode, I take you along with me on a virtual shopping trip to Walmart!  What should you look for when you go shopping as a "Brand New Vegan".  Which items do I buy?  Which items do I avoid? Read MoreThe post BNV005: Shopping at Walmart appeared first on Brand New Vegan.Support the show

    10 Tips for Becoming a Brand New Vegan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 23:45


    In episode 4 of the Brand New Vegan podcast, I give you my top 10 Tips for Becoming a Brand New Vegan.  Be sure and stop by our NEW Brand New Vegan Facebook Community if you're not already a member. BNV Facebook Community And check out my FIRST VIDEO added to YouTube in over a year!...Read MoreThe post BNV004: 10 Tips for Becoming a Brand New Vegan appeared first on Brand New Vegan.Support the show

    What's Your Why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2018 23:33


    Why have you decided to start a Plant-Based Diet?   Why do you want to become Vegan? In this Episode of the Brand New Vegan Podcast.... I ask the question.....   What's Your WHY?   We could see fishless oceans by 2048.   Because knowing your WHY will ultimately help you through the trouble spots....Read MoreThe post BNV003: What's Your Why? appeared first on Brand New Vegan.Support the show

    That Vegan Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2018 18:19


     That Vegan Conversation Show Notes   We've all had that conversation at one point or another, trying to explain WHY we are vegan or why we are on this crazy new Plant-Based Diet. How do you respond...Read MoreThe post BNV002: That Vegan Conversation appeared first on Brand New Vegan.Support the show

    Welcome to the Brand New Vegan Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2018 7:06


     WHAT?!  A Brand New Vegan PODCAST? Ok, actually it's a homework assignment, lol. BUT...it gives me a reason to try out some of this new equipment I bought, and learn the software.   And believe me, this has NOT been a...Read MoreThe post BNV001: Welcome to the Brand New Vegan Podcast! appeared first on Brand New Vegan.Support the show

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