The Impact of Illness on The Gut with Dr. Vanessa Mendez - PTP411

06/01/21 • 42 min

Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & Fitness

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Vanessa Mendez all about the gut, inflammation, IBS and the future of medicine. People, we have got to tell you. This is one of the most information packed episodes so you're going to want to listen twice. This is a must share with anyone with IBS and anyone who has had COVID or the vaccine. You need to hear what she tells us about COVID and your gut bacteria. You’ll be blown away! Dr. Vanessa Mendez is a double board certified gastroenterologist and internist. She specializes in digestive disorders, which include liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and nutrition based-disorders, such as obesity and constipation. Her approach to patients and their diseases is holistic and comprehensive; her goal is not just to treat the symptoms, but to get to the root cause of an ailment and provide lasting relief. All her methods are evidence-based and she is a proponent of lifestyle changes first to promote wellness. In this episode we discuss: Finding plant-based Acne and dairy Crohn's and IBS What is gut microbiome How to eat veggies when you have IBS Food avoidance What feeds good gut bacteria Feeding bad gut bacteria What happens when you take antibiotics Fecal transplant Future of medicine COVID and gut microbiome

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Good Food Gratitude with Hollan Hawaii - PTP410

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Hollan Hawaii about good food gratitude and her personal experiences with her health journey. We love the ideas about how to take your favourite non-vegan foods and not only veganize them, but also healthify them along the way. If you are someone who can’t find a nut milk you like yet, you’ll want to hear what she has to say about finding the store-bought one for you and making your own. Hollan Hawaii is an expert in vegan plant-based food and cleanses. As a Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, health advocate, former restaurant owner, and mom of three, she has worn many hats in this life. But she knows the one that matters most is her relationship with herself and her body. When those two are aligned, everything falls into place, and she can be a better mother and chef. Hollan has been on her own health journey for 13 years and loves sharing her perspective and experience with food that led her to be in charge of her own health. Good Food Gratitude is Hollan’s plant-based lifestyle cookbook that also encourages people to change the way to perceive healthy food. True to her family-friendly beach-inspired lifestyle and aesthetics, Hollan lives on the beautiful garden isle of Kauai and enjoys spending time in the kitchen, with family and friends, and in the rejuvenating waters of the Pacific Ocean. In this episode we discuss: Coffee Finding plant based Healing The kids Listening to your body Replacing standard American recipes for vegan ones Addiction to cheese How to find the milk you like What you need to know about making your own milk Good Food Gratitude

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Giving Back Through Leadership with Rep. Jeremy Gray - PTP412

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Representative Jeremy Gray all about football, leadership, and making change. Jeremy is shaking things up in Alabama being a young rep after exiting the CFL. He is making a change for good across the state but also in his own backyard. You’ll hear about how he uses his sports experience and newly found leadership skills to build a community centre to help Opelika children learn and grow in a way they otherwise would not be able to. Jeremy Gray, better known in the community as Mr. EYG for continuous service to elevate his community and those around him. He is an African American politician, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a former professional athlete. Rep. Gray is currently the Alabama State Representative of the 83rd District, where he serves on the Commerce and Small Business, Health, and Public Safety and Homeland Security committees. He was voted in by his peers as Minority-Whip, and he was appointed to the Alabama Statewide Health Coordinating Council and Innovate Alabama by Governor Ivey. More info: Rep. Gray was recently nominated and selected to join the NewDEAL (Developing Exceptional American Leaders). Witty and innovative at heart, Rep. Gray is also the founder of Elevate Your Grind (EYG), Inc., a motivational and clothing brand as well The Curtis House, a nonprofit organization which serves as a resource hub in one of the most vulnerable neighborhoods in his hometown of Opelika, AL. Rep. Gray is also a current student at Auburn University with the College of Business pursuing his Executive MBA degree. He has sponsored legislation this year that would allow yoga into public schools, provide matching funds for high-risk high reward tech startups, {AND is a part of many more projects to make Alabama state inclusive for everyone} attract electric bike companies into Alabama, prohibit straight-party voting, make the expungement process easier for those who are seeking a second chance in life, and require schools to provide water stations as well as clean filtered water. Rep. Gray is committed to making Alabama a state inclusive for everyone. Jeremy Gray has received numerous accolades for his community service and leadership. When asked what his ultimate goal is in life, he simply stated “to inspire.” In this episode we discuss: Football career Finding vegan Yoga ban Yoga in sports Sports skills translating to life’s success Leadership Opelika Alabama Curtis House