Podcast Finale: Navigating the US Food System with Mel Weinstein: How to Make Healthy Choices Amidst Ultra-Processed Temptations

"We have the freedom to choose what we eat." Mel Weinstein, joins me today to dissect the truth behind ultra-processed foods. His expertise, captured in his written work and podcast, aims to demystify the additives that shape America's fast-food empire and our grocery store shelves.Have you ever wondered what goes into your favorite packaged snacks that make them so irresistible? We examine why these concoctions captivate our taste buds and how they're engineered to do so, often at the cost of our health. The revelation of the commercial food industry's motive to prioritize shelf stability and uniformity over nutrition underscores the urgency of making informed choices. The curtain is pulled back to reveal some shocking facts about our food system in the US. Resources from this Episode:"Fast Food Ingredients Revealed" Book"Could ultra-processed foods be the new 'silent killer'?" Article FDA Substances ListIf you want to connect with Mel, visit the following:Website: FoodLabelsRevealed.Com Podcast: Food Labels Revealed Facebook: Prophet of Processed Food_____________________________________________________________________Plant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan 

"The food is the medicine and the medicine is the food."Kelley Gilberry, CHN, is a fervent advocate for holistic wellness, an accomplished Health Coach, plant-based nutritionist, a published author, and an inspiring keynote speaker that is dedicated to guiding people towards a better life. The death of his mother and his own diagnosis soon after caused a seismic shift in how he was approaching life. Determined, Kelley set out on a path of research, self discovery and transformation. And it all started with plants. Resources from this Episode:Plant Saved My Life Happy Cow MedicineFreeMethod.comIf you want to connect with Kelley, visit the following:Instagram: @one_determined_vegan Website: OneDeterminedVegan.com _____________________________________________________________________WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Have a question, suggestion or comment for the podcast? Fill out form herePlant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan 

Struggling with infertility? What's on your plate may be impacting you more than you know. Today I welcome Judy Simon, RDN and Dr. Angela Thayer, two leading experts in reproductive health. They join us to unravel the link between nutrition and fertility,  potentially trimming the wait to welcome a new life.  This is the basis for their upcoming book "Getting to Baby: A Food First Fertility Plan" that hits bookshelves, April 9th, 2024. Resources from this Episode:Getting to Baby: A Food-First Fertility Plan to Improve Your Odds and Shorten Your Time to Pregnancy If you want to connect with Angela, visit the following:Instagram: @angelathyermdWebsite: angelathyermd.com If you want to connect with Judy, visit the following:Instagram: @fertilenutritionWebsite: www.mind-body-nutrition.com _____________________________________________________________________WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Have a question, suggestion or comment for the podcast? Fill out form herePlant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan 

"I never have to worry about what I’m eating"The guests that join me every week come from all walks of life. They all get to this common place of plant-based eating, but each one arrives for very different reasons. Some are inspired by documentaries, some by the animals, some have no choice and need to change their own health.  My guest today, Mandy, started her vegan journey 20 years ago with the revelation of her father's Parkinson's diagnosis, a moment that reshaped her world. Resources from this Episode: Skinny Bitch Vegan Freak If you want to connect with Mandy, visit the following:Facebook: @MandyOrnstein_____________________________________________________________________WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Have a question, suggestion or comment for the podcast? Fill out form herePlant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan 

"I have figured out how to listen to my body and I don’t have to feel lost in this health care society."My guest today is Genny Mack who bravely recounts her battle with lupus. When the only guidance western medicine provided was prescriptions, she knew there was so much more out there. Genny illustrates the remarkable turnaround she experienced by embracing whole foods and mindfulness, a shift that not only soothed her lupus symptoms but also reinvigorated her life. Equipped with this new knowledge inspired her to help guide others on their path to wellness. If you want to connect with Genny, visit the following:Instagram: @gennymack__TikTok: @gennymackWebsite: gennymack.com _____________________________________________________________________WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Have a question, suggestion or comment for the podcast? Fill out form herePlant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan 

I love it when my two favorite things, dietetics and plant-based living intersect. Join me in this conversation with regional account manager from Dietitians On Demand, Sarah Heitzman, who has been a vegetarian for over 20 years! We swapped stories from our plant-based journeys that led us both down our career paths. Sarah, offers us a peek into her world where she reminds us that food is joy, not judgment. Resources from this Episode:Vegan Strong Team  Columbus Vegan Restaurants: Portia's CafeSeitan's Realm4th and State DinerWoodhouse Vegan Comune Ye's Asian VeganDietitians on Demand Dietitians Only PodcastIf you want to connect with Sarah, visit the following:Email: [email protected]: Sarah B Heitzman _____________________________________________________________________WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Have a question, suggestion or comment for the podcast? Fill out form herePlant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan 

"Everything you need to thrive you can get on a plant based diet" Join me and my guest plant-based nutritionist and the proud owner of Yumfu, Callum Weir. His vegan journey began out of ethical considerations, but it quickly evolved as he witnessed firsthand the numerous health benefits of a plant-based diet. This revelation sparked a new passion for nutrition and highlighted the connection between our diet and overall well-being. Callum gives us his unique perspective on nutrition as he is from England, but now lives in Australia. Together, we have a great conversation dispelling common myths like our favorite, "you can't get enough protein eating nothing but plants". Welcome Callum! If you want to connect with Callum, visit the following:Instagram: @yumfu.life Website: www.yumfu.life _____________________________________________________________________WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Have a question, suggestion or comment for the podcast? Fill out form herePlant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan 

"We all have our own inner doctor"This week I welcome, Sherry Shaban, an extraordinary fitness and life coach who’s battled back from the brink of paralysis to transform not only her body but her entire outlook on life. With over 23 years of experience in the fitness industry, Sherry is a renowned expert in the most challenging weight loss cases and has helped thousands of people worldwide transform their health and fitness using her revolutionary method to rewire the brain, release self-sabotaging limiting beliefs, and patterns, and fall in love with fitness so that weight loss becomes easy, predictable, and enjoyable.For the first few years of being a gym owner, Sherry felt like a phony. She was frustrated with herself, disappointed and angry for being a “victim” of her circumstances, unable to demonstrate a single squat. But her turning point toward recovery came from understanding that one of the central elements of transformation is to let go of debilitating and self-limiting thoughts, and to begin to rewrite a new story. If you want to connect with Sherry, visit the following:Instagram: @sherryshabanfitness Website: sherryshaban.com FREE workbook: www.makepeacewithfood.com _____________________________________________________________________WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Have a question, suggestion or comment for the podcast? Fill out form herePlant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan 

"I realize plant-based thinking should be applied to every niche"Chanelle grappled with eczema and hormonal chaos for many years. When trying to seek medical intervention she was dismissed by doctors and given little hope her ailments would be resolved. Chanelle took this as a sign to dive into her own research. She also sought more holistic approaches that suggested nutrition could be her saving grace. By removing animal products in addition to some other lifestyle changes, Chanelle was able to heal. Her own journey was so tumultuous, that she was inspired to go back to school and become a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Functional Hormone Educator in order to help others like herself.  If you want to connect with Chanelle, visit the following: Instagram: @chanellelagasse Website: www.evergreennourishco.com _____________________________________________________________________WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Have a question, suggestion or comment for the podcast? Fill out form herePlant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan 

"Patients and doctors underestimate the power of plants"Uncover the mystery of cholesterol and its powerful influence on your body as Dr. Michael Greger, M.D. the leading expert in plant-based nutrition, offers us his insights on this vital topic. Prepare to have your perceptions shifted as we break down the essential roles of cholesterol, dispel common myths, and dig into the complex relationship between 'bad' LDL and 'good' HDL cholesterol. With Dr. Greger's expertise, we navigate the often-confusing waters of dietary impacts and reveal how switching to a plant-based lifestyle can not only manage but also potentially revolutionize your cholesterol levels and overall health.Resources from this Episode:NutritionFacts.orgRisk Calculators Who Should Take Statins?How Not to DieHow Not to DietHow Not to Age How Not to Diet Cookbook _____________________________________________________________________WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Have a question, suggestion or comment for the podcast? Fill out form herePlant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan