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Chinese Medicine and Plant Based Eating
Plant-Based Diet
01/07/22 • 31 min
In this episode you’ll hear:
2:30 – Basic principles of Chinese Medicine
3:10 – Yin and yang explained
4:25 – Role of food therapy in Chinese Medicine
5:05 – Where does plant based eating fit in?
5:50 – Difference between Chinese dietary therapy and the Western approach?
10:20 – Seasonal eating with examples of what to eat in winter
13:10 – Recipe examples from Ellen’s book
18:00 – Seasonal eating for spring, summer and fall
23:00 – Qi explained
26:00 – How long does it take to see results from Chinese dietary therapy?
Credits: Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann
Guest link: https://pearlnaturalhealth.com/
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Heart Health Benefits of a Plant Based Diet
Plant-Based Diet
01/28/22 • 29 min
In this episode you’ll hear:
PART 1
In conversation with Colleen Montgomery
2:00 - Colleen’s work with cardiac patients
4:30 - Heart disease: How much is genetic v. lifestyle?
7:00 – Why Colleen is a plant based diet proponent
11:15 - Overcoming the challenges of adopting a plant based diet
PART 2
In the kitchen with Colleen - Colleen's No-Cheese Dip
16:10 – How long should you soak cashews
17:55 - Ingredients for no-cheese vegan dip
18:35 - Vegetable ideas for dipping
19:30 – Making the dip
20:40 – Nutritional yeast as a cheese alternative
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CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann
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Optimal Times to Eat: Fasting for Longevity and Weight Loss
Plant-Based Diet
08/18/23 • 31 min
In this episode you’ll hear:
1:45 – Difference between intermittent fasting and prolonged fasting
3:45 – Autophagy and the impact of fasting on cellular health
4:50 – 12-16 hour fast for weight loss
6:30 – Fasting mimicking nutrition and physiological fasting for longevity
11:00 – What happens when you don’t eat breakfast?
12:00 – Clinical trials on fasting mimicking diet
12:50 – Circadian fasting explained
14:25 – What happens in your body when you eat late at night?
15:25 – Help for the late-night snacker
18:30 – Who should not fast?
22:00 – What type of fasting and how often for women in perimenopause & menopause?
24:00 – Dr. Antoun’s warning about Ozempic® and Wegovy®
26:05 – What type of fasting and how often for a middle-aged male?
27:40 – Importance of circadian fasting
29:00 – Is fasting a fad?
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Credits:
Executive Producer and Host: Esther Garfin
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann
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02/24/23 • 18 min
In this episode you’ll hear:
2:00 – How Bonnie got interested in low glycemic sweeteners
3:30 – About coconut nectar
6:00 – How does Blissfully Better’s sugar content compare to other chocolate bars?
8:00 – About dark chocolate
12:00 – Blissfully Better’s vegan offerings
13:40 – Can someone with diabetes eat Blissfully Better’s confections?
16:30 – Mood benefits of chocolate
As referenced in this episode:
- Blissfully Better website
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Credits:
Host: Esther Garfin
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann
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Microgreens Aren’t Just a Garnish
Plant-Based Diet
02/14/25 • 25 min
In this episode you’ll hear:
2:00 – What are microgreens?
4:00 – How are microgreens used?
6:00 – Varieties of microgreens
9:00 – Microgreen v. sprout
11:40 – Vertical farming at Boston Microgreens.
16:50 – Growing microgreens at home
18:00 – Growing in soil versus hydroponics
20:40 – Microgreens benefits
23:00 – Boston Youth Farm Project
Guest Link: https://www.microgreens.boston/
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Tips to Successfully Start Being Plant-Based
Plant-Based Diet
01/10/25 • 33 min
In this episode you’ll hear:
4:00 – Chef Stephanie’s background
8:30 – Plant-based versus vegan
10:10 – What is the easiest way to start a plant-based diet?
12:20 – Plant-based pantry staples
15:00 – Fridge staples
17:00 – Choosing seasonal and local fruits and vegetables
20:10 – How Chef Stephanie likes to prepare her vegetables
22:00 – Practical tips to stay successful with plant-based eating
27:30 – Should we be eating organic vegetables?
As referenced in the episode:
- Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
- Seasonal Food Guide
- Environment Working Group Dirty Dozen List
- Alternative Food Network Free Newsletter Sign-Up
- Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast
CREDITS:Executive Producer and Host: Esther GarfinSound Recording and Editing: Will Crann
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How NYC Hospitals Shifted to More Plant-Based Meals
Plant-Based Diet
10/13/23 • 30 min
In this episode you’ll hear:
3:25 – The impetus to get plant-based meals offered in New York City hospitals.
4:50 – What levels of government were involved in the plant forward initiative?
6:40 – The use of plant-based defaults in healthcare.
8:10 – How did the food initiative begin?
11:00 – What types of meals are being offered in NYC public hospitals?
14:30 – How many cities are making plant-based meals the default menu in hospitals?
15:20 – Do patients continue to eat plant-based after they leave the hospital?
16:15 – How many patients choose the plant-based menu?
17:50 – Tools provided to patients to support plant-based eating including a cookbook!
19:00 – Day-to-day operation of the plant-based by default program.
21:10 – Is plant-based a healthcare trend?
23:40 – Did the hospital food costs decrease?
25:15 – Recommendations on how to adopt a plant-based by default initiative.
Credits
Executive Producer and Host: Esther Garfin
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann
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Edible Flowers: How to Use in Cakes, Cocktails and Meals
Plant-Based Diet
03/14/25 • 19 min
In this episode you’ll hear:
2:45 - What is an edible flower?
4:20 - Edible flowers for cocktails.
5:00 - Edible flowers for cakes.
6:00 - How do edible flowers taste?
8:40 - Garnishing with herb flowers.
9:30 - What flower is high in Vitamin C?
10:10 - Working with chefs, bakers & caterers who use edible flowers.
11:30 - The demand for edible flowers.
12:30 - Edible flower trends.
13:30 - What edible flower to use at home.
14:40 - Which edible flower is best for cookies?
15:15 - Male vs. female edible flowers.
17:15 – About Just Keep Growing Company
18:00 – Giveaway details
Resources
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For more on microgreens, tune in to episode 51 of Plant-Based Diet, "Microgreens Aren't Just a Garnish".
CREDITS:Executive Producer and Host: Esther GarfinSound Recording and Editing: Will Crann
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Is Plant-Based Eating REALLY Healthier For You?
Plant-Based Diet
04/11/25 • 28 min
In this episode you’ll hear:
2:45 – What is the evidence that shows plant-based eating is good for health?
6:35 – Key nutrients of plant-based foods that help chronic diseases such as obesity & cancer.
12:00 – Does a plant-based diet help with diabetes?
14:15 – What is considered a portion size?
15:10 – Impact of a plant-based diet on heart health and cholesterol.
18:00 – How to begin a plant-based diet.
26:00 – “Health is wealth”
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Resources
- Vegetarian Dietary Patterns for Adults: A Position Paper of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Plant-Based Diets and Their Role in Preventive Medicine: A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Insights for Reducing Disease Risk
- Plant power: Using diet to lower cancer risk
- Role of Phytochemicals in Cancer Chemoprevention: Insights
- Health Benefits of Vegetarian Diets: An Insight into the Main Topics
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11/10/23 • 25 min
In this episode you’ll hear:
1:30 – Chef Matthew’s plant-based background
3:30 – The evolution of plant-based eating
6:40 – Chef Matthew’s approach to gourmet plant-based dishes
11:40 – How you can elevate your plant-based food
14:00 – Understanding the best method to cook your vegetable
15:30 – Using Google to research your vegetable
16:30 – Trending ingredients and pairings in the veggie world
19:00 – Cooking with beans
21:00 – How can tahini be replaced in a recipe?
24:00 – Chef Matthew’s vision for plant-based cuisine
Credits
Executive Producer and Host: Esther Garfin
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann
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How many episodes does Plant-Based Diet have?
Plant-Based Diet currently has 53 episodes available.
What topics does Plant-Based Diet cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Podcasts, Arts and Food.
What is the most popular episode on Plant-Based Diet?
The episode title 'Chinese Medicine and Plant Based Eating' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Plant-Based Diet?
The average episode length on Plant-Based Diet is 26 minutes.
How often are episodes of Plant-Based Diet released?
Episodes of Plant-Based Diet are typically released every 28 days.
When was the first episode of Plant-Based Diet?
The first episode of Plant-Based Diet was released on Mar 24, 2019.
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