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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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Jul 18, 2023 • 46min
Ninja Creami Vegan Cheesecake Recipe For Menopause with Rose from The Plant Life Chose Us
Rose is a plant-based nutritionist and personal trainer, owner of ‘The Plant Life Chose Us’ channel on YouTube (has over 150 episodes to date), and founder of The Plant Life University Program. She is changing the way the world views “desserts” alongside her incredible team of vegan nutrition and fitness coaches. Rose helps her clients build LEAN muscle and lose fat while eating delicious oil-free WFPB meals. Across her social media, Rose shares the journey of how her own 63 year old mom got into the BEST shape of her life post menopause, breaking down exactly how a person can create their fittest, healthiest body ever no matter what age they’re at. If you are looking to “tone up” and get into the BEST shape of your life with the guidance of the most trusted WFPB coaching team, check out Rose’s 1-on-1 online coaching program, Plant Life University. Go here: https://www.theplantlifechoseus.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_Vh8dPpb8F65jGSdsQt2A
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplantlifechoseus/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031827660654540
Free Dessert Recipes: https://www.theplantlifechoseus.com/chefaj

Jul 18, 2023 • 1h 17min
Best Healthy Vegan Meat Substitute- With Javant
Javant demonstrate the versatility of his most popular recipe on both IG and YouTube, Veggie Ground. He will show how to use it to replace meat in some more common dishes- pasta rolls, burgers and lettuce wraps.
From Javant:
My health journey began nearly 17 years ago. After a personal health scare I discovered the power of nutrition, lost 80 pounds, and continued eating my way to better health. Following many years of independent health study and research I decided to go back to school to become a dietitian, but after 2 years I became frustrated with the way that nutrition was taught and practiced, so I decided to take a different route to further deepen my understanding of nutrition and health, which ultimately led me to become a certified Nutritarian Cook and Coach.
About 1 year ago I started Healthy Vegan Eating as a platform to share health information and vegan recipes that empower others on their journeys toward improving their health. All of my recipes are organic, minimally processed and completely free of oil, wheat, refined-sugar, and rice.
Stay tuned for my Healthy Vegan Meal Plan and Fitness App launching this summer. The app includes over 300 printable healthy vegan recipes with accompanying videos showing how to make them, it generates meal plans, and printable grocery lists. The app will also include fitness videos where I discuss and demonstrate different exercises that I use to stay healthy and fit, plus other informative videos, and so much more.
Check out my cooking show, Make Your Own! on YouTube @HealthyVeganEating https://www.youtube.com/@healthyveganeating/featured
You can also find my free recipes and informations videos on Instagram @HealthyVeganEating
https://www.instagram.com/healthyveganeating/
Veggie Ground
1 head of cauliflower
2 medium carrots
1 onion
3 cloves of garlic
16 oz portobello mushrooms (**)
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp sage
2 tsp garlic granules
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp cumin powder
1.5 cups walnuts (*)
3 tbsp tomato paste
3 tsp salt OR TO YOUR TASTE
* for nut free version omit walnuts and add another 8oz of portobello mushrooms more coarsely chopped than the first portion to keep some texture.
** for mushroom free, use an equivalent amount of jackfruit and process it into smaller pieces.
Coarsely chop all vegetables and garlic in a food processor. Mushrooms can be made even coarser for a more meaty texture (This will need to be done in batches)
Coarsely chop walnuts along with tomato paste until combined.
Add 1 tbsp of water to the heated pan.
Add vegetables and mushrooms and continue to cook on medium-high until all the water releases (10-15 minutes)
When most of the water has cooked out add seasoning. Continue to cook on medium for another 10 minutes, or until all the water has evaporated.
Turn off heat and add walnut and tomato paste mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine.
Add to your dish of choice.

Jul 18, 2023 • 58min
Renee Hague Survived Cancer and Lost 80 Pounds!
Feeling inspired? Not too long ago we were in your shoes. But regardless of how long or how deeply you've suffered, the past doesn't define your future. You do and we're here to help you every step of the way! Click this link to join the Ultimate Reboot Program: https://ultimatereboot.org/enroll/
Need more proof? Watch the daily success stories here on Chef AJ's YouTube channel from July 11-17, 2023
Got questions? Join the live Q&A with Chef AJ and John Pierre on Saturday, July 15 2023, at 9am Pacific here on Chef AJ's YouTube channel
Renee overcame infertility, the destruction of her home in Hurricane Katrina, the environmental disaster of the BP oil spill just outside her home, and an incurable cancer multiple myeloma-which she has been in remission from for 7 years. Now, nearly 70 years old, she is overcoming Obesity by following a SOFAS free plant exclusive program, as outlined in Chef AJ’s Reboot program.
She has been a teacher, expressive arts therapist, a writer of grants and programs for arts administration and education, and is now retired from 15 year career in programming and outreach for a Genealogy and Local History Special Collections library. She has been a Peace and Social Justice activist all her adult life and her quest to achieve optimal health is leading her to actively promote a healthy plant exclusive lifestyle in opposition to the agricultural industrial complex that destroys animals, the environment, and our Health.

Jul 18, 2023 • 58min
Causes of Unknown Shoulder Pain - Part 2 with Eileen Kopsaftis the Plant Based Physical Therapist
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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.
Eileen’s monthly show, MOVE WELL TO AGE WELL WITH EILEEN KOPSAFTIS, is the 4th Tuesday of every month at 9:00am PACIFIC time.
To register for Eileen's FREE shoulder workshop:
https://mwpchallenge.com/
to see Part One:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDIgvfn_hQw
Eileen Kopsaftis, BS, PT, CAFS, CMI, NE is the founder of Have Lifelong Wellbeing. She is an eclectically trained physical therapist, nutrition educator, and best-selling author of the book, Pain Culprits! Her passion is to teach people how to age without decline and move without pain.
Eileen uses her extensive post-graduate education of nearly 1,800 hours of manual and movement techniques and nutrition education combined in a four-prong approach to resolve the root causes of pain and dysfunction. She speaks nationally, publishes articles, and teaches movement and pain education classes both online and at Hudson Valley Community College.
Content and training from Eileen can be found at:
Train Away Shoulder Pain Challenge: Begins 6/28/23
https://mwpchallenge.com/
YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/EileenKopsaftis
Eileen’s Book: Pain Culprits!
https://painculprits.com/
Move Without Pain Private Club FREE membership
https://mwpprivateclub.com/
Have Lifelong Wellbeing monthly newsletter
https://havelifelongwellbeing.com/newsletter/
Eileen Kopsaftis, BS, PT, CAFS, MI, CHE, NE
Eliminate pain, regain good health, and return to doing the things you love to do every day.
You can have lifelong wellbeing!

Jul 18, 2023 • 45min
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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.
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Jul 18, 2023 • 1h 8min
Why People Are Overweight & Struggle With Food Cravings with 99 Year-Old Dr.John Scharffenberg, M.D.
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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.
To see Dr Scharffenberg's talk on the Secret to Longevity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZXwha0Vug4&t=1104s
To:see Dr. Scharffenberg's talk on Foods That Decrease the Risk of Cancer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PCicMqCsOE&t=12s
Dr.John Scharffenberg, who is almost 100 years old, has been a Professor of Nutrition Loma Linda University for over 63 years.
Dr. John Scharffenberg was born in Shanghai, China in 1923. He graduated from the Loma Linda University medical school, class of 1948, from Harvard’s School of Public Health (MPH), 1956, he was the nutritionist on the secretariat of the Interdepartmental Committee of Nutrition for National Defense at the National Institutes of Health, and has been a Professor of Nutrition at Loma Linda University for 63 years. He has also been a consultant to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, GA. on infectious diseases. He has been director of the San Bernardino, California Health Department which is the largest county geographically in California. He has also been the director of the International Nutrition Research Foundation in Riverside, California.
Dr. John Scharffenberg
Born in Shanghai, China Dec. 15, 1923
First 16 years of life spent in China.
Graduated from high school in Michigan in 1940 (president of my class), took premed in Takoma Park,
MD, then the U.S. Army put me through medical school at Loma Linda University, Ca. Graduated in 1947which in those days was called the class of 1948. Got master's in public health from Harvard University 1956 (was elected by the faculty to the Delta Omega Society).
Served two more years in the army to pay for their putting me through medical school, the first year in Fort Ord, CA, the 2nd years asAmerican Military Advisor to the Chinese military in Taiwan.
Taught in Loma Linda University as a professor of nutrition for 62 years.
Worked in San Bernardino County Health Dept. where I became head of the department.
Was director of the International Nutrition Research Foundation in Riverside, CA.
Was on the secretariat of the Interdepartmental Committee on Nutrition for National Defense located at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md.
Was Assistant Director of the Department of Health of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
Started the Public Health Education Center in Bakersfield, CA from funds due to the selling of the San Joaquin Hospital for 30 million dollars.

Jul 18, 2023 • 38min
Get More Out of Your Life by Using Humor with Comedian Cary Odes
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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.
The Next Class is:
July 10 through Aug 28th at 5pm Pacific
Sign up here: https://www.thestandupworkshop.com/signup-for-classes/
To see our last show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_dShUYEV8w&t=1753s
How Comedy Can Solve All Your Problems
Learning to think like a comedian can change your life.
Teaches you to think of things from a different angle.
New angles lead to new ideas and new directions.
Breaking patterns leads to an escape from old problems.
Comedy teaches you to not take yourself seriously.
Most of our energy in social or business situations is centered on not making a mistake or making a fool of ourselves.
Comedy teaches you how to recover from errors with ease and turn the situation to your advantage.
Comedy teaches you that showing your weaknesses can be an advantage, and leads to being more relaxed and effective.
Comedy teaches you to look at things you usually ignore.
The things we aren't paying attention to make good comedy they also make great business ideas.
Learning to be in the moment makes everything better
Comics need to be in the moment, and that skill makes for more effective interactions in all areas of your life being relaxed makes you able to move quickly because fear slows you down.
Comedy makes you more relaxed, because you know you can handle the outcome.

Jul 18, 2023 • 1h 9min
Shelley Watts Wants You To Eat Plants. All the Time.
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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.
Shelley Watts (turning 70 this year) from Harrisburg, PA.
Retired High School Educator Family and Consumer Science (Home Economics) for 36 years.
My fourth anniversary will be on June 24, 2023 of eating all plants, all the time.
Serious and multiple health issues.
Decided, prayed, researched, and tooked action.
Fasted for 17 days and ate healthy for 18 days at Fasting Escape Retreat in 2019 (Dr. Nathan Gershfeld, D.C)
First 20 months of changes—Weight 240 to 175—Diabetic A1C 14 to 5.6—Blood Pressure 180/80 to 98/61 and
Medication Monthly Costs $135.00 to $7.00
Resources
Nathan Gershfeld, DC
https://www.fastingescape.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/FastingEscape
Instagram: @FastingEscape
Robby Barbaro, MPH and Cyrus Khambatta, PhD
masteringdiabetes.org/
Dr. Michael Greger, MD
https://nutritionfacts.org/
Brittany Jaroudi
newthejaroudifamily.com/
Dillon and Reebs Holmes
wellyourworld.com/
Presentation Title
Eat Plants. All the Time.
Contact Information
wattsone2@verizon.net (email)
eatplantsallthetime (instagram)
Eatplantsallthetime Watts (facebook)
Books
The Pleasure Trap by D. Lisle and A. Goldhamer
How Not To Die and How Not to Diet by Michael Greger
Mastering Diabetes by C. Khambatta and R. Barbaro
Magazine —Fork Over Knives (4 times per year)
Netflix Movies
The Game Changers
What’s the Health?
Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret
Fruit-Oatmeal Bake Recipe
3 apples (or any fruit you like)
2 bananas (or any fruit you like)
1 any other fruit (optional)
4 T cinnamon
4 T vanilla powder
3 cups water
3-5 cups oatmeal
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Chop fruits and cook in large pot with water till mushy
Add cinnamon and stir
Heat off
Add uncooked oatmeal and stir well
Put into large baking dish
Bake 350 about 35-55 minutes
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Fruit cook, stirring during process about 15-20 minutes.
Semi thick and stew-like consistency.
When you add the uncooked oatmeal you want a really thick consistency.
Add mixture to a large baking dish about 1 inch high. (snack bar thickness)
Bake until brown (look at bottom of pan) and slightly over-cook to get an outer crunchy yet inner pliable texture.
Eat Plants. All the Time.
Shelley Watts
wattsone2@verizon.net (email)
717-512-8880
eatplantsallthetime (instagram)
Eatplantsallthetime Watts (facebook)
Amazing Health and Blessings,
Shelley Watts

Jul 18, 2023 • 54min
One Pot Tuscan Pasta from Plant-Based Delicious with Ashley Madden
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Jul 18, 2023 • 1h 5min
Substance Use, Addictions and Behavior Change with The Lifestyle Docs
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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.
FREE Meditation with the Lifestyle Medicine Docs is on the first and third Saturday of each month at 9AM central.
Here is the zoom link:
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3925400245
For more information of to make an appointment:
https://embeelifestyledocs.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyledocs/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifestyledocs
Dr. Bandana Chawla is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She is the co-founder of Lifestyle Docs, a holistic medical clinic in the Houston area. She became volunteer clinical faculty at the UHCOM(College of Medicine) in June of 2021 and also serves as a clinical preceptor for medical students. She graduated from UT Southwestern Medical School and completed her residency training at the Texas Medical Center. Over the years she has incorporated the tenets of Lifestyle Medicine (LM) into her practice and has seen her patients lose weight, improve their diabetes and several other health conditions. She is also the co-founder of Peaceful Planet Foundation, 501c3 nonprofit, which fosters Peace, Health and Wellness in Houston and the surrounding communities.
Dr. Munish Chawla is a board certified physician in Diagnostic Radiology and Lifestyle Medicine. He currently serves as volunteer clinical faculty at UHCOM where he lectures to medical students on the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine. A long time practitioner of meditation and yoga, he adopted a plant based lifestyle in 2013. He is especially passionate about Lifestyle Medicine because it gives the patient agency into taking control of their own health. With their clinic, Lifestyle Docs, Dr. Chawla hopes to not just reverse diseases, but guide and support his patients in achieving holistic health and wellness. He is also the co-founder of Peaceful Planet Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children through plant based nutrition and mindfulness.