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“Where do you get your protein?” That’s the question I get asked most often when talking about a whole-food plant-based diet. But guess what…plants have protein! If you watch a special on mountain gorillas or elephants, do you worry about where they get their protein? Probably not, but just in case, they get their protein from the plants they eat, as they are herbivores. Therefore, the protein you get when you consume animal-based foods, like steak or chicken, ultimately comes from the plants those animals ate.

Calcium is a soil derived nutrient and is important in maintaining healthy bones and teeth, a healthy blood pressure, and a healthy nervous system. It also plays a role in muscle function and blood clotting. The daily recommendation for calcium intake for adults aged 19-50 years and men 51-70 years is 1000 mg per day. An intake of 1200 mg of calcium is recommended for women over 51 years and for men over 70 ¹ . The dairy industry has a done a great job promoting milk/diary as the best source of calcium.

I adopted a plant-based diet back in 2008 and have been on a mission ever since to make a great black bean burger. Below are the 4 things you’ll want to remember to make a great burger every time!

Sulforaphane - a big name with big health benefits! In fact, it is one of the most potent food-derived anticarcinogens known at this time. Studies on sulforaphane show that it can prevent and even reverse some of our most feared health outcomes are plentiful, and this is so exciting! There is still a lot to learn about sulforaphane, and it can be a tricky little science project, but if you spend a some time diving in, learning, and then practice adding this to your diet, wow; it can be a real game changer.

Although the Allium family is vast, it only includes a small number of edible plants: garlic, onions, shallots, green onions, leeks, and chives. We know that garlic can punch a big amount of flavor (and fragrance!) from just one little clove - and it can also offer gigantic health benefits as well. It has been known for its medicinal benefits for centuries, including more recently lowering blood pressure, protective against heart disease and it also appears to have anti-cancer effects — and this this the part that really jazzes me up! In order to obtain these incredible health benefits, you’ll want to practice the CHOP and STOP method.

"Emmy nominated Food is Love follows Danish American Master Chef, Lasse Sorensen as he explores the diversity of St. Louis food, spending quality time in some of the most celebrated local restaurants to learn more about the people and cultures behind them. At the same time, each episode of the series allows Sorensen to dive deeper into the heart of those who make St. Louis their home, one dish at a time." I started watching Food is Love in season one and fell in love! The way Chef Lasse encourages all the restaurant owners and chefs to unveil their past and show their true passion for what they cook up is really amazing. When I got the call from the production company that Chef liked what we were doing at The Center for Plant-based Living, I nearly fell over. Feeling honored to be featured here does not even scratch the surface. I hope you enjoy.

Cancer Diagnosis Leads to Health Awakening and Health Advocacy Business with Caryn Dugan

Congratulations Michele on the launch of your podcast and it is an HONOR to be on your first episodes!! xoxo Please Follow Michele for inspiration during your plant-based journey!!! In this episode we discuss: How the trajectory of life can be completely altered by unexpected tragedy and how, if we allow it to, it can lead to one’s life’s work and purpose Easy, doable, yet profound ways to make healthy changes in your life even if you are super busy The benefit of using very little ingredients and quick recipes to help you succeed on your journey towards health How taking charge of your health helps you realize the amount of control you actually have in ALL areas of your life A truly effective way for beginners to start transitioning to eating more plant foods How she founded the Center for Plant Based Living, our nations first plant-based nutrition and culinary education center and the amazing life changing work they are doing