Our Vegan Family
08/09/22 • 44 min
With me today is my husband Marcus and we’re going to talk about how he was able to change his diet overnight and why he really decided to. We’ll touch on how to help your kids transition to a vegan diet, the importance of snacking, our goals for Southern Roots to be a part of senior care, and much more.
You can search for vegan restaurants near you using https://www.happycow.net/
Don't want to give up your sweet tooth? Who said you had to? Head over to southernrootsvegan.com where we recreate southern classics with a vegan twist. Use promo code PODCAST for 20% off your first order!
Join our community at https://icbiv.captivate.fm/supersecret
Music credit: Cafe Lounge by FASSounds
A Podcast Launch Bestie production
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With me today is my husband Marcus and we’re going to talk about how he was able to change his diet overnight and why he really decided to. We’ll touch on how to help your kids transition to a vegan diet, the importance of snacking, our goals for Southern Roots to be a part of senior care, and much more.
You can search for vegan restaurants near you using https://www.happycow.net/
Don't want to give up your sweet tooth? Who said you had to? Head over to southernrootsvegan.com where we recreate southern classics with a vegan twist. Use promo code PODCAST for 20% off your first order!
Join our community at https://icbiv.captivate.fm/supersecret
Music credit: Cafe Lounge by FASSounds
A Podcast Launch Bestie production
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Being Vegan While Black
When you think of “vegan,” what comes to mind? I had always assumed that it was a white hippie thing. You don’t see many people of color when you do a google search of vegans.
However, 2 of the 3 leading causes of death in the black community are stroke and heart disease. It doesn’t have to be this way. Those who enjoy a mostly plant-based diet are 52% less likely to develop heart issues, but you don’t have to give up your soul food.
Black culture has been programmed to eat foods like chitlins, ham hocks, and neck bones in greens, but that doesn’t have to define our blackness. Our ancestors didn’t have a choice and they ate what they had to to survive slavery. They didn’t have DoorDash. There’s no reason for us in 2022 to keep eating like this.
When I switched over to veganism myself, I was my grandmother’s caregiver and I slowly made changes for her as well. After just a few months her labs were greatly improved, she had more energy, better memory, and she went off her diabetes medication.
What you eat is supposed to nourish your body, not knock you out.
I recommend a couple of documentaries for you this week: “The Invisible Vegan” and “Feel Rich; Health Is The New Wealth”
You can search for vegan restaurants near you using https://www.happycow.net/
Don't want to give up your sweet tooth? Who said you had to? Head over to southernrootsvegan.com where we recreate southern classics with a vegan twist. Use promo code PODCAST for 20% off your first order!
Join our community at https://icbiv.captivate.fm/supersecret
Music credit: Cafe Lounge by FASSounds
A Podcast Launch Bestie production
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What Are We Gonna Eat?
Welcome back! Today we’re going to talk about how to manage road snacks, eating out, and how to feel full. Going on road trips or going out to restaurants can be difficult, but preparation is key.
Here are some tips from our experiences:
- Pack lots of snacks.
- Research restaurants before you go and if there’s no vegan option there, eat before you go.
- Know yourself and your limitations.
- Bring your own dish to family functions or potlucks.
If you’re ever in San Antonio, definitely check out Binge Kitchen, Project Pollo, Cake Thieves, Blissful Burgers, and Earth Burger.
You can search for vegan restaurants near you using https://www.happycow.net/
Don't want to give up your sweet tooth? Who said you had to? Head over to southernrootsvegan.com where we recreate southern classics with a vegan twist. Use promo code PODCAST for 20% off your first order!
Join our community at https://icbiv.captivate.fm/supersecret
Music credit: Cafe Lounge by FASSounds
A Podcast Launch Bestie production
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I Can't Believe I'm Vegan - Our Vegan Family
Transcript
Hello? Hello? Hello. We have a special guest here. My amazing husband, Marcus Pitts. What up podcast world I am here for the first time. Excited to be here. Welcome to I can't believe I'm vegan. Marcus doesn't know it yet. But he will be a frequent guest. Co-host on this podcast to be determined. It is determined. it is determined, but I wanna welcome you to the show, babe. And I'm gonna let you tell the people a little bit about yourself. Well, thank you. Thank you.
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