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Chef AJ
Hi! I’m Chef AJ, the author of "Unprocessed", "The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss", and "Own Your Health". This is where I interview interesting people and post my weekly Weight Loss Wednesdays. I have been following a plant exclusive diet for over 40 years and I like to show people how to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diets in ways that are easy, delicious, and fun. If you’d like to get in touch with me, my website is https://www.chefaj.com/. Thanks for stopping by my channel. I’m Chef AJ and I make healthy taste delicious.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 17min
Healing In The Deep South: Dr. Rich McCarty is Bringing Plant-Based Nutrition to Tupelo, Mississippi
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Apr 1, 2024 • 1h
Introducing Chef Jenny Lawrence of Gingerbeet: Crafting Allergen-Free Vegan Cuisine & Robert Cheeke
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Apr 1, 2024 • 57min
Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity with Dr. Laurie Marbas
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Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.
Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity
To sign up for Drl Marbas' hypertension Summit:
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Dr. Laurie Marbas unveils the secrets to a longer, healthier life in this enlightening session. Discover the five essential longevity levers that you can start measuring and improving today to significantly enhance your healthspan.
Dr. Marbas, renowned for her expertise in plant-based nutrition and holistic health, will guide you through key areas critical for lasting health and vitality:
1. Nutritional Biomarkers: Learn about essential blood tests and how a plant-based diet can optimize your health indicators.
2. Physical Fitness: Discover fitness assessments that reflect your health status and exercises to enhance your physical well-being.
3. Body Composition: Understand the role of body composition in longevity and the tools for measuring and improving it.
4. Stress and Mental Well-being: Explore effective strategies for assessing and mitigating stress to bolster your mental health.
5. Sleep Quality: Uncover methods to track and improve your sleep quality, a foundational aspect of longevity.
This session serves as an ideal primer to the Longevity Levers Workshop, where Dr. Marbas delves deeper into these topics, equipping you with actionable insights to transform your health journey.
🌿 Workshop Registration: https://www.drmarbas.com/longevityleversworkshop
Don't miss this chance to empower yourself with knowledge and tools for leading a healthier, longer life. Step into the world of enhanced well-being and longevity with Dr. Laurie Marbas.
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If you're dedicated to improving your health and longevity, like this video, share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for more enlightening content. Share this video with anyone eager to embark on a healthier, longer life journey!
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Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 11min
Dr. Doug Lisle & Dr. Alan Goldhamer On Mastering the Hidden Force That Undermines Health & Happiness
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Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 1min
How Processed Foods Increase Your Risk of Dementia and Dying with Dr. Brooke Goldner
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Save Your Receipt! We will be offering bonuses for pre-orders ASAP.
GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK:
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MY LATEST BESTSELLING BOOK:
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Mar 26, 2024 • 58min
Exercise Away Urinary Incontinence Without Kegel with Plant Based PT Eileen Kopsaftis
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GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK:
https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download
MY LATEST BESTSELLING BOOK:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S
Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.
Eileen’s monthly show, MOVE WELL TO AGE WELL WITH EILEEN KOPSAFTIS, is the 4th Tuesday of every month at 11:00am PACIFIC time.
Eileen Kopsaftis, BS, PT, FAFS, CMI, NE is the founder of Have Lifelong Wellbeing. She is a chronic pain expert, nutrition educator, and author of the best-selling book, Pain Culprits! Her passion is to teach what is mostly unknown so people can age without decline and move without pain. Eileen speaks nationally, publishes articles, and teaches movement and pain education classes both online and at Hudson Valley Community College.
Have Lifelong Wellbeing, LLC is the only online wellness resource that teaches how to get out of pain and age with joy by resolving movement issues unresolved by mainstream knowledge.
Content and training from Eileen can be found at:
Live/Virtual classes https://havelifelongwellbeing.com/classes/
YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/EileenKopsaftis
Eileen’s Book: Pain Culprits! https://painculprits.com/
Move Without Pain Private Club https://mwpprivateclub.com/
Have Lifelong Wellbeing monthly newsletter https://havelifelongwellbeing.com/newsletter/

Mar 22, 2024 • 58min
The Power Foods Diet: The Breakthrough Plan for Easy and Permanent Weight Loss with Dr. Neal Barnard
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GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK:
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MY LATEST BESTSELLING BOOK:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S
Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.
Get Dr. Barnard's new book here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538764954?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzchefajsh-20&creativeASIN=1538764954&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
The Power Foods Diet: The Breakthrough Plan That Traps, Tames, and Burns Calories for Easy and Permanent Weight Loss. A conversation with nutrition researcher and New York Times Bestselling Author Dr. Neal Barnard about his new book
Links:
https://www.amazon.com/Power-Foods-Diet-Breakthrough-Permanent/dp/B0CBL36937
https://www.pcrm.org/power-foods-diet
https://www.pcrm.org/events/power-foods-lectures
https://www.pcrm.org/events/power-foods-revolution
Recipes:
Strawberry Banana Breakfast Bake: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/articles/strawberry-banana-breakfast-bake/
Crispy Oil-Free Oven-Baked Potato Wedges: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/articles/crispy-oil-free-oven-baked-potato-wedges/
Brussel Sprout and Pinto Tacos with Mango Salsa: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/articles/brussel-sprout-and-pinto-tacos-with-mango-salsa/
One-Pot Cauliflower Piccata Pasta: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/articles/one-pot-cauliflower-piccata-pasta/
Easy Breezy Veggie Curry: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/articles/easy-breezy-veggie-curry/
Carrot Cake: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/articles/carrot-cake/
Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 1min
Carleigh's PlantYou: Scrappy Cookbook - 140+ Plant-Based Recipes Sneak Peek + Dilly Orzo Soup Recipe
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If you pre-order you can get the bonuses here now:
https://scrappycookbook.com/
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Save Your Receipt! We will be offering bonuses for pre-orders ASAP.
GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK:
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MY LATEST BESTSELLING BOOK:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S
Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.
Carleigh Bodrug Bio - Founder of PlantYou:
With more than 7 million followers between her social channels, Carleigh Bodrug of PlantYou is a New York Times Bestselling cookbook author and self taught plant-based content creator, famous for her simple take on low waste and vegan recipes. She has been featured in the Rachael Ray Show, Good Morning America, Business Insider and KTLA news for her “scrappy cooking” and viral vegan creations. Along with producing weekly cooking videos and recipes, Carleigh also runs a digital meal planner, all with the goal of helping people eat more plants in an easy and approachable way.
Cookbook Link: https://scrappycookbook.com/
Website: plantyou.com
IG: instagram.com/plantyou
Tiktok: tiktok.com/@plantyou
Facebook: facebook.com/plantyoublog

Mar 20, 2024 • 59min
EXERCISE 101: MOVEMENT AS MEDICINE WITH DR. STEPHAN ESSER
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Save Your Receipt! We will be offering bonuses for pre-orders ASAP.
GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK:
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MY LATEST BESTSELLING BOOK:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S
Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.
To book a personal training session with Tiffany:
https://essersports.com/
To ask a question to any of the doctors that appear on Chef AJ LIVE! please send them to us in advance.
https://www.chefaj.com/
Dr. Esser's Prescription for Health.
Join Chef AJ and Dr. Esser for a high energy, informative conversation that will transform your health. Learn where health comes from and get educated, energized and inspired in 2024!
Dr Stephan Esser is a 4th generation plant based eater! He comes from a line of passionate educators sharing the message of health. He is a Sports and Lifestyle Medicine Physician who completed medical school at the University of South Florida, Residency at Harvard Medical School, Fellowship at Mayo Clinic and is presently a full time clinician in private practice, adjunct faculty for three academic residency programs and the lead team physician for the University of North Florida.
Dr. Esser is a lifetime advocate for plant-based nutrition. He completed residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He is a nationally sought-after speaker and writer on topics related to lifestyle medicine and plant-based nutrition.
He runs healthy living seminars and retreats in Jacksonville, Florida. He also provides non-operative sports and spine care to patients in the Jacksonville region at Southeast Orthopedic Specialists.
For a telemedicine appointment please visit https://esserhealth.com/
You can follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/esserhealth/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EsserHealth
Here are the FREE exercise videos he mentioned:
https://yalegriffinprc.griffinhealth.org/programs-resources/prc-programs-resources/abe-for-fitness
Dr. Esser's 4 week detox:http://esserhealth.com/detox/

Mar 20, 2024 • 40min
Vegan Kung Pao (Oil and Sugar Free), Apricot Glazed Tempeh and Rice with Apricots, Parsley & Almonds
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or
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242
Save Your Receipt! We will be offering bonuses for pre-orders ASAP.
GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK:
https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download
MY LATEST BESTSELLING BOOK:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S
Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.
March is when we celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, and Local Spicery's Nick Davoren will be sharing tips for cooking with Jin Yong Cantonese Blend. Go to http://www.localspicery.com/blog for recipes and a video showing how to make vegan Kung Pao, and SOS-free Hoisin Sauce. Remember to use Chef AJ's landing page at http://www.localspicery.com/chefaj to qualify for two free samples of sos-free blends with your order.
https://californiabalsamic.com/chefaj
The three recipes for this month are:
AJ's Apricot Quinoa Pudding
https://californiabalsamic.com/ajs-apricot-quinoa-pudding/
Rice with Apricots, Parsley and Almonds
https://californiabalsamic.com/rice-with-apricots-parsley-and-almonds/
Apricot Balsamic Glazed Tempeh
https://californiabalsamic.com/apricot-balsamic-glazed-tempeh/
With any order placed through my link californiabalsamic.com/chefaj write "CHEF AJ" in the order notes during checkout along with the names of two flavors to receive two free 1.6oz samples of those flavors with your order. For orders over $75 in product (BEFORE SHIPPING), type a bonus THIRD flavor to get that flavor in a free 3oz travel bottle. This is a Chef AJ exclusive! This promotion is not combinable with other promotions.
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