Ep 74: Switching to a Plant-Based Diet with Melissa Amato Part 1
05/05/22 • 35 min
With rising concerns about the environment, as well as the health risks associated with excessive consumption of red meat, it’s no wonder that there’s been a global trend towards plant-based diets. Making the shift to plant-based meals can be intimidating though, and feeling overwhelmed can stop many people from pursuing this substantial lifestyle change. That’s where today’s guest Melissa Amato comes in. Melissa is a Health And Wellness Coach with first-hand experience of what it’s like to make the transition to a plant-based diet. Her blog, Wellness with Missy, is packed with quick, delicious, and inspiring recipes that have helped countless people transition to regular plant-based meals. Tuning in, you'll hear Melissa’s tips on how to take the first step towards a plant-based lifestyle, from adding more greens to your meals to cutting down on processed foods. We discuss the benefits of making small changes and how those can lead to big results. Melissa also shares some of her favorite recipes for replacing the trickiest meals of the day, like lunch and dinner, and how to make sure it has all the ease, flavor, and familiarity of your regular meals. Join us for an exciting conversation on the potential of plant-based foods, how our taste buds can change, and much more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Insights into the global trend towards plant-based eating.
- Some of the reasons why people are intimidated by a plant-based diet.
- Examples of small steps anyone can take to follow a more plant-based diet.
- How to add more greens to your diet and cut down on processed foods.
- How small changes will lead to bigger shifts in your diet.
- Some of the adverse health outcomes associated with processed foods.
- Your tastebuds and how changing your diet affects them.
- How Melissa helps her clients swap out existing meals with plant-based meals.
- How to have fun with plant-based flavors and build more nutritious meals.
- A breakdown of how to make a plant-based macaroni and cheese.
- Common concerns around a lack of vitamin B12 on a plant-based diet.
- Learn about the benefits of chlorophyll and the Pure-Lē range of chlorophyll products.
- An overview of the many sources of plant-based protein.
- Why Melissa decided to follow a plant-based vegan lifestyle.
- Melissa’s suggestions on how to make a quick and satisfying plant-based dinner.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Wellness with Missy on Instagram
Wellness with Missy on YouTube
Frontiers in Nutrition Journal: Sustaining Protein Nutrition Through Plant-Based Foods
Natural Health Influencer on Instagram
Natural Health Influencer Facebook Group
With rising concerns about the environment, as well as the health risks associated with excessive consumption of red meat, it’s no wonder that there’s been a global trend towards plant-based diets. Making the shift to plant-based meals can be intimidating though, and feeling overwhelmed can stop many people from pursuing this substantial lifestyle change. That’s where today’s guest Melissa Amato comes in. Melissa is a Health And Wellness Coach with first-hand experience of what it’s like to make the transition to a plant-based diet. Her blog, Wellness with Missy, is packed with quick, delicious, and inspiring recipes that have helped countless people transition to regular plant-based meals. Tuning in, you'll hear Melissa’s tips on how to take the first step towards a plant-based lifestyle, from adding more greens to your meals to cutting down on processed foods. We discuss the benefits of making small changes and how those can lead to big results. Melissa also shares some of her favorite recipes for replacing the trickiest meals of the day, like lunch and dinner, and how to make sure it has all the ease, flavor, and familiarity of your regular meals. Join us for an exciting conversation on the potential of plant-based foods, how our taste buds can change, and much more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Insights into the global trend towards plant-based eating.
- Some of the reasons why people are intimidated by a plant-based diet.
- Examples of small steps anyone can take to follow a more plant-based diet.
- How to add more greens to your diet and cut down on processed foods.
- How small changes will lead to bigger shifts in your diet.
- Some of the adverse health outcomes associated with processed foods.
- Your tastebuds and how changing your diet affects them.
- How Melissa helps her clients swap out existing meals with plant-based meals.
- How to have fun with plant-based flavors and build more nutritious meals.
- A breakdown of how to make a plant-based macaroni and cheese.
- Common concerns around a lack of vitamin B12 on a plant-based diet.
- Learn about the benefits of chlorophyll and the Pure-Lē range of chlorophyll products.
- An overview of the many sources of plant-based protein.
- Why Melissa decided to follow a plant-based vegan lifestyle.
- Melissa’s suggestions on how to make a quick and satisfying plant-based dinner.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Wellness with Missy on Instagram
Wellness with Missy on YouTube
Frontiers in Nutrition Journal: Sustaining Protein Nutrition Through Plant-Based Foods
Natural Health Influencer on Instagram
Natural Health Influencer Facebook Group
Previous Episode
Ep 73: Making Strides in the Natural Health Industry with Jennifer Walker
If you’re wondering, “How does one become a part of the natural health industry? How can I help others make healthy changes?” Well, this episode is for you! Here in Canada, the natural health industry is influenced by so many amazing women. Joining us today is one such woman. Jennifer Walker is the VP of Sales and Marketing at Prairie Naturals. Tuning in you’ll hear how Jennifer’s passion for nutrition and to help others led her to success in this industry. Whether you like working behind the scenes or being out there in front of people, Jennifer shares some career options and advice for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the natural health industry. She also sheds light on Prairie Naturals, the company’s history as a shampoo producer, and how it has branched out into superfoods and is growing internationally. While superfoods don’t always taste great, Jennifer has some creative ideas on how you can disguise different flavours in a range of exciting recipes from cocktails to smoothies and even ice cream. So, for all this and more, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Insight into Jennifer Walker’s career and educational background.
- How Jennifer got her start in the natural health industry by working at a health food store.
- Jennifer’s advice to anyone interested in pursuing a career in the natural health industry.
- How you can still help people without having to put yourself in front of them.
- Some of the many roles available out there for people interested in health food from communications to quality control and more.
- An introduction to Prairie Naturals and how it began as a company that created shampoo.
- How the company has progressed over the years and is now branching out internationally.
- Insight into Prairie Naturals superfood line.
- Some of the exciting ways you can consume these superfoods, from cocktails to ice cream.
- Where you can find the Prairie Naturals recipe book.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Natural Health Influencer on Instagram
Next Episode
Ep 75: Switching to a Plant-Based Diet with Melissa Amato Part 2
Be warned: today’s episode is going to make you drool! In part two of my discussion with Health And Wellness Coach, Melissa Amato, she shares the inside scoop on some recipes which will help you make the switch to a (more) plant-based diet. Missy takes us on a journey from breakfast to dinner and dessert, explaining the health benefits of everything from chia seeds to jackfruit. If you’re worried about what you’re going to put on your barbeque, worry no longer! If you have a sweet tooth and can’t stand the thought of giving up chocolate (like me), Missy has a solution! Whatever your reason for switching to a plant-based diet, the recipes in this episode will keep your taste buds happy and your body healthy.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why chia seeds are so good for you.
- An easy recipe for a chia seed based breakfast.
- How to ensure you are absorbing the maximum amount of nutrients in the chia seeds.
- Missy’s thoughts on the baked oats trend.
- Substitutes for the refined sugar and chocolate found in some baked oats recipes.
- The diverse range of ways that jackfruit can be used.
- A fun fact about jackfruit.
- The multitude of health benefits of jackfruit.
- Vegetables and other plant-based alternatives for your barbeque.
- Progress that had been made in the plant-based “meat” and “fish” space over the past few years.
- Examples of delicious desserts you can make without animal products.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Wellness with Missy on Instagram
Wellness with Missy on YouTube
Frontiers in Nutrition Journal: Sustaining Protein Nutrition Through Plant-Based Foods
Nutritional Health Benefits of Jackfruit
Natural Health Influencer on Instagram
Natural Health Influencer Facebook Group
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