89: Diet and Lifestyle Hacks for Midlife and Menopause

For women, mid-life can be a season when all of a sudden it feels like our health is on a downward spiral without us changing a thing. Hormonal fluctuations happening during the years preceeding menopause can lead to weight gain, depression, muscle loss, hot flashes and more.  The good news is that people like Neal Barnard and Stacy Sims are providing today's women with a lot more information and tools than our grandmothers ever had relating to women's health during these years.  We know a lot more about simple interventions that in some cases have been shown to be as effective in reducing symptoms as hormone therapy. Listen in as I share the research on foods, supplements and exercise methods that are providing women with relief from the long list of unpleasant symptoms that can accompany this stage of life. It's time to learn and let go of so much of the silent suffering woman have faced during this season of life.  See resources and research mentioned in this podcast at http://www.plantbasedsupermom.com/89   Hop on the waitlist for private coaching with Alicia HERE. 

We all know what a struggle it can be to break away from a drug addiction, but did you know that we see similar brain patterns with certain foods as we do narcotics?  It's no wonder that much of America is struggling so much with their health. Listen in to hear more about the mechanisms and my recommendations to keep a handle on it.  Grab the Disease Reversing Foods Download and get on the one-on-one coaching waitlist at PlantBasedSuperMom.com  References:  The Pleasure Trap by Lisle, Goldhammer https://nutritionfacts.org/video/are-sugary-foods-addictive/ (see sources cited for research studies) The Cheese Trap by Dr. Neal Barnard, see highlights here

Just because eating as well as you do at home is more challenging on the road doesn't mean you can't still take great care of yourself and your family while traveling. Listen for my hacks for feeding my family of 8 mostly plants while we travel. It takes a little strategic planning but is well worth the effort.     Favorite Dried Edamame Snack

Again and again we each get stuck in our efforts to create healthy habits and it all goes back to the same place, our human brain. Today I share some tips to outsmart your brain, overcome the things that are keeping you stuck and move the needle forward.     

Collagen supplements are everywhere--advertised to give you everything from strong joints to less wrinkles, but are they worth it? Or are they even safe?  Spoiler Alert: as usual, a plant-based diet is the safer, cheaper and more effective solution. But tune in to hear what the research has found and which foods are particularly good for your own collagen production!  Grab Eat Smarter, Not Harder Kale .eBook for 50% off HERE.  Our current preferred B12 supplement

Pretty much the first question I get when I tell people we eat plant-based is "Do your kids eat vegan?" and the answer is, "yes, for the most part they do!" Here I share the simple yet powerful things I do to help my kids eat mostly plants.  The Plant Based Super Mom Fast Track is open for registration! This will not be offered again until later this year so grab your seat HERE before May 27! 

Even after a decade of plant-based eating my mind is BLOWN about how quickly a plant-based diet can reverse so many of our most dreaded chronic diseases!  Grab the Disease Reversing Foods FREE download at www.plantbasedsupermom.com.  Also, registration for the Health Sprint Challenge starts May 20: http://www.plantbasedsupermom.com/challenge

What is the one thing that is keeping you from reaching your goals? Tune in as we dive in to how to make that thing an asset and accelerate your progress to accomplish all you were put on this earth to do.  I also have some exciting announcements about new resources and help coming soon!  Show notes: http://www.plantbasedsupermom.com/82  

Lately it seems like everyone is talking about seed oils and how terrible they are. Listen in as I share my take on it all after digging into the relevant research.  Further, fat can be a confusing topic - what's good, what's bad and what type of fat is best? This short episode will tell you everything you really need to know to take the next step to optimize your health.  My husband and I loved how the Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise taught us so much and left us feeling inspired to do better! But finding the the time and resources to make this happen was no walk in the park and simply not a reality for many of us in the thick of life!  A great alternative is the Food Revolution Summit coming up the last week of April. Many nutrition experts from different fields will share their research and answer common questions. The first summit I watched 9 years ago was so inspiring and motivating for me to make lasting and powerful changes. You can catch all the talks for free for a limited time, or you can purchase them to watch later at your convenience. Owning the summit can be a great way to plan your own Holistic Holiday wherever you choose, and set aside the time to immerse yourself in this life-changing information.  I loved doing this with a parenting course I was unable to attend in person. For a fraction of the time and money, my husband and I were able to soak up the information we needed and begin using it much sooner than had we waited until we could do the in person option.  Register Today! Full Show Notes   

The running community is big on making sure your iron levels are high to maximize running efficiency. The plant-based community warns that high iron is associated with many diseases, including heart disease, certain types of cancer and inflammatory conditions.  What is a plant-based runner to do?  Listen in as I explore both sides and talk about what I see as the best solution.  Show notes: http://www.plantbasedsupermom.com/80 Eat Smarter, Not Harder Kale E-book use code podcast for 50% off!  One of our favorite iron-packed snacks