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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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May 29, 2024 • 1h 58min
Arthritis Pain and Aging with Plant-Based Physical Therapist Eileen Kopsaftis
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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.
Arthritis Pain & Aging
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, 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 by sharing facts that are mostly unknown by the public, including healthcare professionals.
Eileen uses her extensive post-graduate education of nearly 1,800 hours to resolve the root causes of pain and dysfunction. She speaks nationally, publishes articles, and teaches movement and pain education classes at Hudson Valley Community College.
Content and training from Eileen can be found at:
Arthritis Pain & Aging Boot Camp: Begins 6/17/24
https://HaveLifelongWellbeing.com/arthritis
Eileen’s 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/

May 29, 2024 • 56min
5 Reasons Why Menopause Causes Weight Gain with Laurie Marbas, MD
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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.
Struggling with weight gain during menopause? You're not alone, and there's a reason behind it. Join Dr. Laurie Marbas, a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician licensed in all 50 states and DC, as she reveals the hidden factors that cause weight gain during menopause and hints at powerful strategies to combat it.
Dr. Marbas will walk you through the surprising reasons why your body changes during menopause and why it's so easy to gain weight. Don't miss this opportunity to understand the science behind these changes and get a sneak peek at what you can do to manage your weight effectively.
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Exciting News! Dr. Laurie Marbas is licensed in all 50 states and DC, offering virtual consultations to help you on your journey to optimal health. Visit [drmarbas.com](https://drmarbas.com) to learn more and schedule your appointment.
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!
#Longevity #HealthSpan #DrLaurieMarbas #PlantBasedDiet #Wellness #HealthyLiving
Dr. Laurie Marbas is currently accepting patients. Visit https://drmarbas.com to learn more and schedule an appointment.
Exciting News! Dr. Laurie Marbas is licensed in all 50 states and DC, offering virtual consultations to help you on your journey to optimal health. Visit [drmarbas.com](https://drmarbas.com) to learn more and schedule your appointment.
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!
#Longevity #HealthSpan #DrLaurieMarbas #PlantBasedDiet #Wellness #HealthyLiving

May 28, 2024 • 1h 8min
The BEST Low-Fat Raw Vegan Wraps +with Strawberry Ice Cream with Lissa & Nate of Raw Food Romance
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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.
Hand Salads Raw Vegan Wraps Print Version available on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3t03Xw6
Digital ebook version here: http://payhip.com/rawfoodromance and get 40% off digital content only with code: RAWFOOD40

May 28, 2024 • 15min
The Best Ever Tuna No Fish Salad from Local Spicery
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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.
Nick Davoren of Local Spicery shares a recipe for a no-tuna chickpea salad featuring Local Spicery's signature blends:
Depth
Sel-acious Salt Substitute
Kibbled Nori Seaweed
Showstopper Topper
Enter Local Spicery's website through Chef AJ's landing page www.localspicery.com/chefaj and receive two samples of SOS-free blends. Leave us a message under order notes if you want to request any particular blend.
The recipe, including a bonus recipe for tofu-based vegan mayonnaise can be found at www.localspicery.com/blog

May 28, 2024 • 35min
Bach to Basics: 3 Easy Meals, 3 Ingredients Each with Dr. Gustavo Tolosa, the Plant Powered Pianist
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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.J
Join Gustavo, "The Plant-Powered Pianist", to go back to basics and make 3 simple but delicious meals with only 3 ingredients. One of the recipes comes from Gustavo's and Shayda' book "Live Your Healthiest Life!". Get your copy of the book at https://a.co/d/2mCZ4aI and get your Bonus PDF with "Shayda's & Gustavo's Secret Persian and Arnetine Recipes". Email your proof of purchase by July 1st, 2024 to LYHLbonus@yahoo.com.
Show Notes
Gustavo Tolosa, DMA, is a music professor and an international concert pianist, having performed all over the United States, Europe, Asia and South America. His Doctorate of Musical Arts is from the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, New York.
Besides music, Dr. Tolosa's passion is to teach the health benefits of a whole-food, plant-based diet, SOS-free (salt, oil, sugar free). He is certified in The Starch Solution by the McDougall Health & Medical Center.
He has had the pleasure of working with and interviewing most plant-based doctors and chefs in the last 10 years. He is a regular guest on Chef AJ’s YouTube channel show and has created his own "7-Day Detox & ReSET Program" which is an online program that meets live 3 times per day for a whole week.
Dr. Tolosa’s website: https://plantemus.com/en/webinars/live-workshops/
Dr. Tolosa's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrGustavoTolosa
Dr. Tolosa's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/doctorstarch
Instagram under "Plantemus"
Music website: https://gustavotolosa.com/en/home/

May 28, 2024 • 49min
Maureen Craig DPN: Saving Kidneys with a Plant Based Diet, Yoga & Blissful Recipe @maureencraig2880
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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.
Maureen's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggvLtnMoW4Jq3JfYaelGRw
Original Bliss in a Dish recipe by Dreena Burthob:
https://dreenaburton.com/chickpea-artichoke-bliss-dish-vegan/
DipACLM, CNN, APHN-BC,
Maureen is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Mindfulness and Yoga Teacher at UC Davis Health and Del Norte Swim Club in Sacramento, California. Her path has evolved from trying to be a perfect human to being perfectly human.
Maureen authored and/or edited many chapters in the Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nursing and has completed 7 years as a volunteer for the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission, serving in several roles including President, leading the effort to establish credentialing mechanisms to promote patient safety and to improve the quality of care provided to nephrology patients.
She works full time as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at UC Davis Health in Sacramento, California, where she teams with patients and families facing Kidney Failure to plan health care and build self-care.
Maureen discovered Yoga and Mindfulness in 2009, and later completed her yoga teacher training at the White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara and Mindful Self Compassion teacher training with UC San Diego. Most recently, Maureen completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice, with her phenomena of interest being healthcare provider wellbeing and burnout. She followed with board certification with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Maureen's deep appreciation for the transformative power of lifestyle medicine is a driving force in her life. She eagerly shares her knowledge and experiences with her patients and health professional colleagues, reminding them that they, too, are patients on a different day. Her passion for promoting well-being and self-care is truly inspiring.
These days, you can also find Maureen teaching yoga at her local gym or online for UC Davis Integrative Medicine, preparing Whole Food Plant Based meals, and inviting friends and family over to test her newest recipe. Empowering people (patients, colleagues, and friends) to “Live their Best Life” is a passion for Maureen.
You can follow Maureen for yoga, some talks, and recipes at Maureen.Yoga (notice no dot com). You can register and participate in her live-streamed yoga classes through MY Time Gentle Yoga | UC Davis Health Integrative Medicine:
https://health.ucdavis.edu/integrative-medicine/classes/MY-Time-Gentle-Yoga.html
Mindfulness:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GsxeamEFJY
Kidney Health:
https://health.ucdavis.edu/health-education/topic/kidney-disease/kidney-health-education-videos
(30) Maureen Craig | LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-craig-23562312/
Del Norte Club:'https://www.delnorteclub.com/

May 24, 2024 • 49min
Brenda Workman Lost 60 Pounds on a Plant Based Diet, Got off All Medications & Regained Her Health
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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.

May 20, 2024 • 1h 26min
Weekend Meal Prep for People Who Hate Cooking But Want to Eat Really Well with Brigitte Gemme
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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.
You can find Brigitte here:
https://veganfamilykitchen.com/
https://youtube.com/@veganfamilykitchen
https://instagram.com/vegan.family.kitchen
https://facebook.com/veganfamilykitchen

May 17, 2024 • 57min
Q&A with Dr. Ron Weiss, MD on Statins, Shingles Vaccine, Eating Blueberries with Bananas & More
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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.
To learn more about MBSR(Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program) https://www.ethosprimarycare.com/mbsr-course
To register for the course https://ethos-health.myshopify.com/products/minfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-course
Dr. Weiss, founder of Ethos Primary Care, embodies what it means to be a true primary care doctor. He listens deeply and compassionately, fully aware that your health is a direct result of how you eat, sleep, move, stress, and your connection to nature. He is the kind of doctor who will help you trade your prescriptions for plants. Deeply committed to helping people obtain their optimal health through living a mindful, whole plant food-based lifestyle for more than 30 years, Dr. Weiss has been helping people reverse and prevent disease and illness to live a more energized, fulfilled life.
Dr. Weiss is also the founder of Ethos Farm Project, a nonprofit organization and semifinalist in the Rockefeller Foundation 2050 Food System Vision Prize competition. He has been featured in top media, including The New York Times, The New York Post, The Today Show, New Jersey Monthly, and the feature-length documentary, "Eating You Alive."
The mission of Ethos Farm Project is to address the interconnected nature of how agriculture affects human health, planetary health, and our relationship with animals. To achieve this, his 388-acre historic farm in Long Valley NJ where he operates Ethos Primary Care from, produces truly nourishing food to feed the community, restoring the land, all while cultivating and empowering a new generation of farmers, doctors, and nurses through hands-on educational programming.
Dr Weiss feels that he is fulfilling his purpose in life through the work he does as a Board Certified, Lifestyle Medicine physician and the work he does through his nonprofit, Ethos Farm Project. Connecting his life’s passion for medicine and the environment, Dr. Weiss believes we need “all hands on deck” to combat the healthcare and environmental crises we now face as a species, in order to ensure a habitable planet for our children.
Dr. Weiss is here monthly, on Chef AJ, to answer any and all medical questions you may have. An experienced primary care doctor, there is no question too simple or too complex for him to handle.
To learn more about Dr. Weiss and all he is involved with, visit the following:
https://www.ethosprimarycare.com/
https://www.ethosfarmproject.org/

May 16, 2024 • 1h 3min
Vegan Dandelion Soup & Edible Garden Weeds with Wild Food Girl
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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.
Wild Food Girl Erica Davis is a forager and teacher of edible wild plants—all of which can be a great, free, organic addition to any plant-based diet. Many are common garden weeds you are sure to recognize.
Erica hosts $20 online classes on edible weeds, berries, mushrooms and more designed to help you learn vegan wild foods one by one so that you can confidently harvest, prepare, and eat them (https://wildfoodgirl.com/web-classes-2/). If you want ALL the web classes plus 1,000 pages of photo-filled educational content and other goodies, there’s an affordable membership program called WFG Learn (https://wildfoodgirl.com/sp/wfg-learn/). Use the code CHEFAJ25OFF for 25% off the first year at checkout.
Originally from Connecticut, Erica has taught hands-on wild food foraging and cooking classes from Colorado to Wisconsin, and is currently working on her first book, which will feature an in-depth selection of edible plants and how to use them.
Erica embraced a plant-based, SOS-free diet in 2020 after a breast cancer diagnosis. She lost 25 pounds, and saw her lifelong asthma vanish without a trace. She is currently working to translate her wild food recipes and culinary techniques into healthy vegan alternatives.
Find her at www.wildfoodgirl.com or Facebook (www.facebook.com/wildfoodgirl), Instagram (www.instagram.com/wild.food.girl), and YouTube (www.youtube.com/@wildfoodgirl9148).