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Brenda Davis, RD and Reshma Shah, MD, MPH, NOURISH, The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families Brenda Davis, RDBrenda Davis, RD, is widely regarded as a rock star of plant-based nutrition.She has been a featured speaker at medical and nutrition conferences around the world and is the prolific author of 11 vegetarian and vegan nutrition classics, including Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition and Becoming Vegan: Express Edition. In 2007, she was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. She lives in Calgary with her husband, Paul. She has two grown children and two beautiful grandchildren. Reshma Shah, MD, MPHReshma Shah, MD, MPH, is a board-certified pediatrician and an affiliate clinical instructor at Stanford University School of Medicine. She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Johns Hopkins University and her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. She has additional training and certification in plant-based nutrition and cooking. She lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two children. Most Sundays, you can find her at the local farmers market where she finds inspiration for weekly family meals. Listen to previous IT’S ALL ABOUT FOOD interviews with Brenda Davis: Brenda Davis, Raw-Food Revolution DietBrenda Davis, Plant-Based and Essential Fats
In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, we discuss their book and many other topics related to raising plant-based kids. About featured guests: Brenda Davis, RD is a leader in her field and an internationally acclaimed speaker. As a prolific nutrition and health writer, she has co-authored 12 books with nearly a million copies in print in 14 languages. Her most recent works include Nourish (to be released Nov. 17, 2020), Kick Diabetes Essentials (2019), The Kick Diabetes Cookbook (2018), Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition (2014) and Becoming Vegan: Express Edition (2013). Both Becoming Vegan books have won awards, including the Canada Book Award, and have also received a star rating by the American Library Association as the “go-to books” on plant-based nutrition. Brenda has been a featured speaker at medical and nutrition conferences in over 20 countries on 5 continents. She is also co-author of several peer reviewed journal articles. Brenda is the lead clinical nutrition specialist for the diabetes intervention project in the Marshall Islands. Brenda is a past chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In 2007, she was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. brendadavisrd.com Dr. Reshma Shah, MD, MPH is a board-certified pediatrician and affiliate clinical instructor at Stanford University School of Medicine. She serves as adjunct faculty for the Stanford Pediatric Integrative Medicine Fellowship and has additional training and certification in plant-based nutrition and cooking. She is the co-author with Brenda Davis, RD of Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families, due out in November. She lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two children. reshmashahmd.com BRENDA DAVIS brendadavisrd.com https://facebook.com/brendadavisrd DR. RESHMA SHAH reshmashahmd.com https://instagram.com/reshmashah/ Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor. I have an affiliate partnership with Splendid Spoon where you can get $25 off your first order if you want to give it a try! Splendid spoon offers pre-made smoothies, juice shots and delicious bowls that require no preparation besides heating up! https://splendidspoon.z724.net/c/2360827/774963/9621 Shop my favorite things doctoryami.com/shop Please support my work, become a Patreon https://patreon.com/thedoctoryami Mentions: Order “Nourish” the book: https://www.amazon.com/Nourish-Definitive-Plant-Based-Families-Connection/dp/0757323626/ref=nodl_ Blog post by Dr. Frank http://frankcusimano.com/coronavirus/ A Parent’s Guide to Intuitive Eating: How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy by Dr. Yami Leave an 'Amazon Review' MORE LISTENING OPTIONS Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/vdrspotify NEWSLETTER SIGN UP https://doctoryami.com/signup OR Text 'FIBER' to 668-66 FIND ME AT Doctoryami.com Instagram.com/thedoctoryami Facebook.com/thedoctoryami Veggiefitkids.com * * * * MORE FROM ME Read - http://veggiefitkids.com/blog Listen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcast Watch - http://bit.ly/vfkvideos TEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMITEDX * * * * Questions? Email me: Yami@doctoryami.com
In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Chef AJ about the ins and outs of weight loss and how to do it right. It’s always great hanging out with Chef AJ whether we are presenting at conferences with her or attending the conferences ourselves. Chef AJ was on the podcast a few years back for episode 211. Did you know that there is a Vegetarian Hall of Fame...or is there? Find out in this episode. We cover a lot of what you need to now about weight loss like if skinny people can be fat too, portion control, and other dieting myths. Chef AJ has been devoted to a plant-exclusive diet for over 42 years. She is the host of the television series Healthy Living with Chef AJ which airs on Foody TV. A chef, culinary instructor and professional speaker, she is author of the popular book Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight, which chronicles her journey from an obese junk-food vegan faced with a diagnosis of pre-cancerous polyps, to learning how to create foods that nourish and heal the body. Her latest bestselling book The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquer Cravings, Overcome Food Addiction and Lose Weight Without Going Hungry has received glowing endorsement by many luminaries in the plant-based movement. Chef AJ was the Executive Pastry Chef at Santé Restaurant in Los Angeles. She was famous for her sugar, oil, salt, and gluten-free desserts which use the fruit, the whole fruit, and nothing but the whole fruit. These recipes can be found in her upcoming book A Date With Dessert. She is the creator of the Ultimate Weight Loss Program and has helped hundreds of people achieve the health and the body that they deserve. Chef AJ is proud to say that her IQ is higher than her cholesterol. And we encourage you to hurry and to sign up for her upcoming running Feb 8-16 where she interviews the worlds leading experts on weight loss. . In this episode we discuss: Activism big and small Vegetarian Hall of Fame Calorie density Carrying excess weight Skinny people can be fat too Portion control High School math and comedy Kids and obesity Tips for good health starting now
Watch The Full Episode For Free Here: https://londonreal.tv/e/dr-neal-barnard/ Dr Neal Barnard is an American nutrition researcher, author, and health advocate. His work promotes a plant-based diet and has been featured in the vegan documentaries ‘What the Health’ and ‘Forks Over Knives’. In 2011, he was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. His upcoming book ‘Your Body in Balance’ explores the new science of how hormones are wreaking havoc on the body, and a solution that improves health, reduces pain, and sheds weight. NEAL BARNARD: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NealBarnardMD Twitter: https://twitter.com/drnealbarnard
Watch The Full Episode For Free Here: https://londonreal.tv/e/dr-neal-barnard/ Dr Neal Barnard is the American nutrition researcher, author, and health advocate. His work promotes a plant-based diet and has been featured in the vegan documentaries ‘What the Health’ and ‘Forks Over Knives’. In 2011, he was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. His upcoming book ‘Your Body in Balance’ explores the new science of how hormones are wreaking havoc on the body, and a solution that improves health, reduces pain, and sheds weight. NEAL BARNARD: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NealBarnardMD Twitter: https://twitter.com/drnealbarnard LATEST EPISODE: https://londonreal.link/latest
Mark Reinfeld the 2017 Inductee into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame and a multi-award winning chef and author of eight books shares with us How to Make a Living Spreading the Message of Compassion and The Importance of Knowing your Purpose to Motivate and Encourage Others to Discover their Passion.
Co-hosts Marc Isaacson and David Baer and their special guest Brenda Davis will discuss the benefits and challenges of a plant-based vegan diet. Brenda Davis, registered dietitian, is a leader in her field and an acclaimed speaker. She has worked as a research dietitian, public health nutritionist, clinical nutrition specialist, nutrition consultant and academic nutrition instructor. She is the lead dietitian in a diabetes project doing community intervention work in Majuro, Marshall Islands. Brenda is co-author of ten vegetarian and vegan nutrition classics including her most recent work Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition. Brenda has authored numerous professional and lay articles. She is a past chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association. In 2007, she was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame.
Brenda Davis, registered dietitian, is a leader in her field and an internationally acclaimed speaker. She has worked as a public health nutritionist, clinical nutrition specialist, nutrition consultant and academic nutrition instructor. Brenda is the lead dietitian in a diabetes research project in Majuro, Marshall Islands. She is a featured speaker at nutrition, medical and health conferences throughout the world. Brenda is co-author of nine award-winning, best-selling books: Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition (2014) Becoming Vegan: Express Edition (2013) Becoming Vegan (2000) The New Becoming Vegetarian (2003) Becoming Vegetarian (1994, 1995) Becoming Raw (2010) the Raw Food Revolution Diet (2008) Defeating Diabetes (2003) Dairy-free and Delicious (2001). She is also a contributing author to a tenth book, The Complete Vegetarian (2009). Her books are vegetarian/vegan nutrition classics, with over 750,000 copies in print in 8 languages. Brenda has authored and co-authored several articles for peer-reviewed medical and nutrition journals and magazines. Brenda is a past chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association. In 2007, she was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. Brenda lives in Kelowna British Columbia with her husband, Paul Davis. She has two grown children, Leena Markatchev and Cory Davis. HOW TO REACH BRENDA: BrendaDavisRD.com Facebook/brendadavisrd WEBSITES MENTIONED: Nutrionalfacts.org (Michael Greger) PEOPLE MENTIONED: Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal Prince Khaled - Animal activist Francesca Crowe Dr Kim Williams BOOKS: Brenda’s Pick: How Not To Die by Michael Greger John Robbins - A Diet For a New America RECIPES and MEALS: Fortified Milk: Almond Milk with a ⅓ - ½ cup hemp seeds for higher protein and higher omega 3’s : Blend it all together Breakfast Bowl: Grain (Oat Grouts), Sprouted grain, berries and peaches (3-4 different fruits) and some cooked fruits, Almond Yoghurt, Dehydrated granola, Flax, chia and hemp seeds, walnuts, non-dairy milk Lunch: Giant Salad (Family size) - Kale, Sunflower sprouts, pea shoots and something of all the colours of the rianbow, some starchy foods inc sweet potatoes, butternut squash with protein such as soy, tempeh with a homemade nut based dressing Fruit for dessert with almond butter Dinner: Stew, Indian Curry, Lentil Soup with Kale Salad B12 is an essential nutrient, you must get it. Without you will eventually die SUPPLEMENTS: Red Star vegetarian support formula B12: 1000µg twice a week or 25µg - 250µg per day (Only absorb 1%). Best form to get is cyanocobalamin - Very stable and gets converted in your body. Low levels of B12 cause high homosysteine levels that cause CVD. B12 is an essential nutrient, you must get it. Without you will eventually die. ADVICE: Do your best to be a conscious human being. To take resposibility for your choices. To understand the consequences that are beyond ourselves for health, the environment, the animals.
In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk about the Paleo debate with Brenda Davis, R.D. Everywhere you go you hear people talking about how they love their protein and they have to have their protein. Brenda breaks down the Paleo way from a more historical point of view. She walks us through how it is not a sustainable way of life from both a health and environmental standpoint. Want to know if all sugar and carbs being equal? Brenda will straighten you out and to keep it fair, we do discuss the negative consequences of being plant-based. Brenda Davis is a featured speaker at international nutrition, medical and health conferences in over a dozen countries. She has worked as a public health nutritionist, clinical nutrition specialist, nutrition consultant and academic nutrition instructor. Brenda Davis is the co-author of nine vegetarian and vegan nutrition classics with over 750,000 copies in print, in 9 languages. She is a contributing author to a tenth book, “The Complete Vegetarian” and has authored numerous professional and lay articles. Brenda is the lead dietitian in a diabetes intervention research project in Majuro, Marshall Islands and in 2007 and inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. In this episode we discuss: Carbohydrates The Blue Zones Carbs and sugars created equally? Sugar and cancer What if we were ALL Paleo? The true Paleo diet Comparing today’s Paleo diet to a vegan lifestyle Possible negative outcomes of a Paleo diet Possible negative outcomes of a vegan diet Important aspects of a vegan diet for optimal health Tips for a healthier you Links to things we mentioned: Easy Recipes For Busy Parents – Brenda Davis’ by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Stu Dolnick Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Don’t forget to contact us at with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives! We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast! Click for a list of our services
In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk to Brenda Davis, a registered dietitian, who has been a featured speaker at international nutrition, medical and health conferences in over a dozen countries. She has worked as a public health nutritionist, clinical nutrition specialist, nutrition consultant and academic nutrition instructor. She is the co-author of nine vegetarian and vegan nutrition classics with over 750,000 copies in print, in 9 languages: Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition, Becoming Vegan: Express Edition, Becoming Vegan, Becoming Raw, Becoming Vegetarian, The New Becoming Vegetarian, The Raw Food Revolution Diet, Defeating Diabetes and Dairy-free and Delicious. Her most recent works, Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition won the 2014 REAL Best of 2014 Book Award, and Becoming Vegan: Express Edition won the Canada Book Award and was a finalist and received honorable mention in the Foreword Book of the Year Award. Brenda Davis is a contributing author to a tenth book: The Complete Vegetarian and has also authored numerous professional and lay articles. She is the lead dietitian in a diabetes intervention research project in Majuro, Marshall Islands and in 2007 and inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. Today we talk to Brenda Davis about the topics that keep coming up: Carbohydrates, the paleo diet and the vegan lifestyle. More and more paleo followers are finding their way to becoming plant-based advocates. Many doctors are scaring unhealthy people off of carbohydrates for illnesses beyond diabetes. There are so many people stuck in limbo that need to hear the facts from one of our favorite researchers, presenters and dietitians. In this episode we discuss: Carbohydrates The Blue Zones Are carbs created equally? Are sugars created equally? Sugar and cancer What if we were ALL Paleo? The true Paleo diet Comparing today’s Paleo diet to a vegan lifestyle Possible negative outcomes of a Paleo diet Possible negative outcomes of a vegan diet Important aspects of a vegan diet for optimal health Tips for a healthier you Links to things we mentioned: Brenda Davis’ by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina Don’t forget to contact us at with your question for our “Hey Plant Trainers” segment! Do you want to create lifelong healthy eating habits for you or your family? Are you looking to help prevent heart disease, cancer and chronic diseases? Are you looking for guidance with your plant-based nutrition? We can help. If you are serious about getting results, you may be eligible for a FREE 30-minute Skype or phone consultation, where we can help you with your goals NOW. Easily book your session . Subscribe to Adam’s Journey by clicking . We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on , or so you will know when we release a new episode. Now also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast! Click for a list of our services
Vegcast 122 is the 2015 edition of Sounds of Summerfest, featuring capsule interviews with Rebecca Gilbert, Vegetarian Hall of Fame inductee Hans Diehl and Gary Francione, as well as an original song Dr. Diehl commissioned for his anniversary with his wife, and other sounds from the annual vegan celebration in Johnstown, PA.
Vegcast 122 is the 2015 edition of Sounds of Summerfest, featuring capsule interviews with Rebecca Gilbert, Vegetarian Hall of Fame inductee Hans Diehl and Gary Francione, as well as an original song Dr. Diehl commissioned for his anniversary with his wife, and other sounds from the annual vegan celebration in Johnstown, PA.
Guest Brenda Davis, R.D., member, Vegetarian Hall of Fame, and author of Becoming Vegan, Becoming Raw, and Defeating Diabetes. Davis describes healthful components of vegetarian raw diets and her work reversing diabetes on the Marshall IslandsBrenda Davis, R.D.
Vegcast 118 is our 2013 Sounds of Summerfest edition, featuring sonic memories and spoken clips from NAVS Summerfest earlier this month. Among the sounds are birdsong, along with identifications by Ted Barnett, a chat with Amie Hamlin on the first public school to go vegetarian, a clip of Jefferey Cohan of Jewish Vegetarians of North America on attending his frist Summerfest, a preview of Dr. Michael Gregers science talk, favorite moments from karaoke night, Rae Sikora on being inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame and Rich Roll on maximum nutrition for maximum human performance. This show also has the premiere of the new Green Beings song Animal Free.
Vegcast 118 is our 2013 Sounds of Summerfest edition, featuring sonic memories and spoken clips from NAVS Summerfest earlier this month. Among the sounds are birdsong, along with identifications by Ted Barnett, a chat with Amie Hamlin on the first public school to go vegetarian, a clip of Jefferey Cohan of Jewish Vegetarians of North America on attending his frist Summerfest, a preview of Dr. Michael Gregers science talk, favorite moments from karaoke night, Rae Sikora on being inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame and Rich Roll on maximum nutrition for maximum human performance. This show also has the premiere of the new Green Beings song Animal Free.
Vegcast 110 is our annual Sounds of Summerfest edition, including the first interview with the new inductees into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame, James Laveck and Jenny Stein. Also brief interviews with Eddie Lama, Fran Costigan and Chef AJ, plus birds, piano, lunch, ping pong, and a Science Fact about the diets of our ancestors.
Vegcast 110 is our annual Sounds of Summerfest edition, including the first interview with the new inductees into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame, James Laveck and Jenny Stein. Also brief interviews with Eddie Lama, Fran Costigan and Chef AJ, plus birds, piano, lunch, ping pong, and a Science Fact about the diets of our ancestors.
Sounds of Summerfest 2010 features, among other delights, a clip of music by Rebecca Barnett and quick interviews with Michael Greger, Colleen Patrick Goudreau of Vegetarian Food for Thought, Anuj Shah of Vegan World Radio and the newest inductee into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame, Caldwell Esselstyn. In addition to explaining how our health priorities should be reformed, Esselstyn recites his list of greens that rivals only our own Leftovers in rapid fire food listing. There is also a Science Fact on how even if you eat the same number of calories you are more likely to gain weight if you are eating meat.
Sounds of Summerfest 2010 features, among other delights, a clip of music by Rebecca Barnett and quick interviews with Michael Greger, Colleen Patrick Goudreau of Vegetarian Food for Thought, Anuj Shah of Vegan World Radio and the newest inductee into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame, Caldwell Esselstyn. In addition to explaining how our health priorities should be reformed, Esselstyn recites his list of greens that rivals only our own Leftovers in rapid fire food listing. There is also a Science Fact on how even if you eat the same number of calories you are more likely to gain weight if you are eating meat.
Our 30th podcast features an interview with Brenda Davis, minutes after her surprise induction into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame by the North American Vegetarian Society in July. Brenda Davis talks about her latest field work in which she and fellow researchers are combatting and reversing a diabetes epidemic in the Marshall Islands. The new Green Beings single, Where Do You Get Your Protein, is also featured, and there is a Science Fact about flaxseed and its power to fight the hot flashes of menopause.
Our 30th podcast features an interview with Brenda Davis, minutes after her surprise induction into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame by the North American Vegetarian Society in July. Brenda Davis talks about her latest field work in which she and fellow researchers are combatting and reversing a diabetes epidemic in the Marshall Islands. The new Green Beings single, Where Do You Get Your Protein, is also featured, and there is a Science Fact about flaxseed and its power to fight the hot flashes of menopause.
A heapin helpin of holiday cheer on this Vegcast includes two music tracks, one from Kyle Vincent and the Summerfest kids and another from Bah and the Humbugs, plus news, a science fact and a remote report from San Jose. Our featured interview is with Vegetarian Hall of Famer Richard Schwartz, who discusses why not only Judaism but all religions point the faithful to vegetarianism.
A heapin helpin of holiday cheer on this Vegcast includes two music tracks, one from Kyle Vincent and the Summerfest kids and another from Bah and the Humbugs, plus news, a science fact and a remote report from San Jose. Our featured interview is with Vegetarian Hall of Famer Richard Schwartz, who discusses why not only Judaism but all religions point the faithful to vegetarianism.