PLANTSTRONG Podcast

Kim Campbell is the Director of Culinary Education and Development at PlantPure and the daughter-in-law of T. Colin Campbell known, of course, for authoring The China Study and his work in Forks Over Knives. Together, Kim and her husband Nelson Campbell run PlantPure Nation, where they provide support and resources to help people experience the benefits of a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. In December 2022, Kim released her latest cookbook, PlantPure Comfort Food, which features over 100 plant-based and mostly gluten-free recipes from cultures and ethnicities across the globe. These family meals pack the flavor without all of the oils you often see in the traditional recipes and this book proves that the possibilities for healthy, delicious plant-based eating are endless and know no cultural bounds! Episode Resources Watch the Episode on YouTube Order PlantPure Comfort Food PlantPure Nation Website Join our PLANTSTRONG Sedona Retreat - October 9-14, 2023 To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our cereals, granolas, pizza kits, broths and soups, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We’ve also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don’t forget to tag us using #goplantstrong 🌱💪 Theme Music for Episode

When Ann Crile Esselstyn, tells you to do something, you do it! So, when she told me I had to interview today’s guest, I didn’t hesitate. Ruth Morley is an adventurer. She’s rarely at home in Cincinnati because she’s usually found on a hiking trail. I’m talking about the Appalachian Trail, the Florida Trail, the Buckeye Trail, and Kilimanjaro…just to name just a few.  She’s even ridden her bike 3,000 miles across the country and competed in dozens of marathons and triathlons.  Oh, and did I mention that Ruth (known by her trail name, “Ruthless!”) is 70 years old and 100% PLANTSTRONG?  Today, she tells us how she prepares all of her food for these multi-week adventures and shares the details of her equipment and intricate logistics as a solo hiker.  This conversation is inspiring, informative, and downright motivational – not just to do these super-long hikes - but to do anything that is out of your comfort zone.  Her slogan? “Make plans, not excuses.”    Episode Highlights 

5:00 She had lunch with Ann?? 7:15 From depression to a game-changing moment - What inspired Ruth to go plant-based? 11:45 What immediate effect did it have on her emotional and physical well-being? 13:20 Where does this adventuring spirit come from?  15:15 How much does her backpack weigh? 16:30 Her athletic journey from runner to triathlete 18:30 Why she stays in “cheap” hotels and loves to hike alone 21:25 Self-supporting her hike on the Buckeye Trail  27:30 What a LASHer! How many major trails has she hiked? (Patagonia, Asia, Kilimanjaro, Appalachian Trail, Buckeye Trail, Florida Trail)  33:00 All about the food and prepping meals for these massive hikes! https://excaliburdehydrator.com/ 41:50 Her preferred tent: https://durstongear.com/ Backpack: https://www.ula-equipment.com/product/circuit/ Sleeping Bag: UGQ https://ugqoutdoor.com/  Shoes: Topo Athletic https://www.topoathletic.com/ and Altra https://www.altrarunning.com/ Outdoor Research Hat https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/  49:05 Hikers Midnight - How long does she sleep and how does she make her daily hiking schedule? 52:00 Who's the most interesting person she’s ever met on a trail? 54:05 What was her hardest moment on the trail?  1:02:00 What does she say to people who need the inspiration to eat better and move more?   Episode Resources Episode Webpage Watch the Episode on YouTube Ruth's Blog Join our PLANTSTRONG Sedona Retreat - October 9-14, 2023 To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our cereals, granolas, pizza kits, broths and soups, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We’ve also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don’t forget to tag us using #goplantstrong 🌱💪 Theme Music for Episode

Every so often, a new brocstar bursts onto the scene and just blows our PLANTSTRONG socks off with their passion, personality, and unique approach to plant-based eating. Today’s guest, Max LaManna, is one of those people. He has over a million followers on social media and, for one year, Max asked his audience which foods they threw away the most. Using the tens of thousands of responses, he narrowed down a list of thirty of the most commonly wasted ingredients and those were the inspiration for his new book, You Can Cook This! We’re talking about peppers, potatoes, onions, beets, grains, carrots, leafy greens, and bananas - all of the things we love most here at PLANTSTRONG. Max and Rip dig into some of these fun recipes today and talk about how to prepare and store your food to maximize its freshness and extend its shelf life. No more throwing away those perfectly good banana peels or potatoes, let’s put them to use! Max inspired all of us at PLANTSTRONG and we know he will inspire and transform the way you cook, eat, and save your food. Episode Highlights 8:20 Growing up in the food industry and thinking his parents were “foodies” 10:35 How he went from zero followers to over a million talking about zero-waste 16:10 Wait. We waste HOW much food each year here in the US? 17:00 How his audience inspired his latest book, You Can Cook This! 19:00 Max shares his story of going vegan twice 26:15 Tips for food storage and avoiding waste for all types of food Don’t fill up the fridge too full! You can put tomatoes in the fridge to extend their shelf life Why do you never want to store potatoes and onions together? The trick for using and cleaning bell peppers Freezing asparagus, leafy greens, and other veggies are a-ok. Take a look at what other veggies are in the freezer section at the grocery 44:45 A Deep Dive into the Recipes of You Can Cook This! 1:25:00 Rapid Fire Questions with Rip Episode Resources Watch the Episode on YouTube Max LaManna's Website with Recipes and Links to all of his Social Channels and Resources Follow Max on Instagram @maxlamanna Join our PLANTSTRONG Sedona Retreat - October 9-14, 2023 To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our cereals, granolas, pizza kits, broths and soups, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We’ve also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don’t forget to tag us using #goplantstrong 🌱💪 Want to live your best PLANTSTRONG life? Join our exclusive PLANTSTRONG Community of friendly, plant-loving peeps! This is a goldmine of resources, recipes, and incredible support to feed your PLANTSTRONG life. Theme Music for Episode

You know those times when you see someone and you just think, "WOW, You look incredible! What are you doing?!" That happened with today's guest, grammy award winner, and multiplatinum recording artist, Richard Marx. We at PLANTSTRONG saw recent photos and videos of Richard lighting up the stage in Australia and just had to know the secret to his vitality and energy.  Well, wouldn't ya know, Richard Marx is PLANTSTRONG, baby, and, together with his wife Daisy Fuentes, they share a passion and advocacy for this lifestyle.  Of course, you know Richard from some of his biggest hits, “Hold Onto The Night,” “Endless Summer Nights,” “Don’t Mean Nothing,” and “Right Here Waiting,” BUT, in addition to those timeless chart-toppers, he is also a crazy accomplished songwriter – having written hits with stars like Keith Urban, Kenny Loggins, Madonna, NSYNC, Luther Vandross, and so many more.  Today, we talk about his colorful and illustrious musical journey and the emotional moment he and Daisy looked at each other and said, “We’re going all in on plant-based living.”  His only regret? They didn’t do it sooner.  That’s ok, Richard and Daisy. We’ve been “Right Here Waiting for You.”   About Richard Marx Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, producer and best-selling author Richard Marx has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, landing a #1 song on the charts (for himself and others) in each of the past four decades. He remains the only male artist in history whose first seven singles reached the Top 5 on the Billboard charts. A father to three grown sons (all are musicians), he lives between LA and Miami with his wife Daisy Fuentes. Marx is active in many charitable organizations, including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the American Cancer Society, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, and Mercy for Animals.   Episode Resources Richard Marx Website - https://richardmarx.com/ Richard Marx Instagram - @therichardmarx Watch the Episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/-lNOUqKP-TM Join our PLANTSTRONG Sedona Retreat - October 9-14, 2023 To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our cereals, granolas, pizza kits, broths and soups, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We’ve also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don’t forget to tag us using #goplantstrong 🌱💪 Want to live your best PLANTSTRONG life? Join our exclusive PLANTSTRONG Community of friendly, plant-loving peeps! This is a goldmine of resources, recipes, and incredible support to feed your PLANTSTRONG life. Theme Music for Episode   Episode Highlights 5:45 Richard is a fan-boy of Dr. Esselstyn! 7:15 Touring and eating plant-based around the world - Yep, he loves his Happy Cow app!  9:30 Getting paid for the 22 hours he’s not on stage 11:30 What was the pivotal moment when Richard and Daisy went all-in on plant-based eating? 21:00 Why he loves playing small towns 22:19 The magical moment when Lionel Richie invited Richard to his studio 27:50 How Richard inherited the best traits from his Mom and Dad  35:04 Hitting the son jackpot and some of his legendary musical collaborations with Kenny Loggins, Kenny Rogers, Burt Bachrach, and more! 44:00 How ego goes out the door when collaborating with other songwriters 45:40 “How a Man Thinketh” - how this book helped him clean up his thoughts and shift his life for the better 48:56 Any routines of suspicions before he hits the stage? 53:05 Does Richard have insurance on his voice? 54:40 A love child of Rod Stewart and Bryan Adams?! 58:50 Richard and Rip’s favorite features about themselves 1:01:55 Becoming a hip grandfather who’s digging TikTok! 1:07:10 The experience and romance of cooking with Daisy 1:08:10 His favorite breakfasts and his favorite beans (Yep - he’s a bean dude) 1:12:10 Why it’s important for them to be vocal advocates of this lifestyle 1:17:20 His current favorite TV shows 1:21:00 What does he think happens to us when we die?    

Imagine someone telling you that they would only give your diet a "B-" when you've been eating whole foods, plant-based for over 35 years?! Well, that was the average grade Rip Esselstyn's diet received from today's guest, Dr. Doug Graham. Doug is most known for developing and authoring the 80-10-10 Diet Book; which is when 80% of your calories come from carbohydrates in the form of raw fruits and vegetables, 10% comes from plant protein, and the last 10% comes from fat. Not only does he live this way, but he actually wrote the book about it back in 2006. No doubt, Doug has unconventional opinions and data on topics like whole grains, beans, oats, protein, and even mono-eating, but it was wildly educational and eye-opening. You'll learn about the history of why we eat what we do, why cooked food may not be all it’s cracked up to be, and how you can level up your own plate each day.   Episode Highlights 10:30 What exactly is 80-10-10? 13:30 isn't that many carbs bad for you? Don’t we need more protein? 22:30 Doug’s Biggest Fans in the plant-based world 23:30 What does he love so much about raw fruit, and why is it so important? 26:05 So THAT’s why they call it a “sweet tooth!” 29:00 What are examples of Doug’s breakfast and lunch? 33:30 The case for eating mono-meals 36:25 Why isn’t he a fan of cooked foods, including beans, and potatoes? 37:45 What do the five GENS have to do with our longevity and health? (Think: CarcinoGENic) 45:15 Are all these GENS being created in beans and potatoes as well? 47:30 “Don’t Eat the Paste.” What in the world is he talking about? 50:10 What did Dr. Nathan Pritikin get wrong? 53:00 Rip gets a B- on his diet?? Are you serious? 57:10 How does he feel about frozen fruit? 57:50 This sounds freaking expensive  1:03:30 Is he a fan of drinking water?  1:04:35 How does he recommend people make this transition? 1:06:30 What’s his take on fiber?  1:12:15 Protein - Why does more not necessarily mean better? 1:23:00 what age should you start 80-10-10?   Episode Resources Episode Webpage Watch the Episode on YouTube Doug Graham's Website: https://foodnsport.com  Join our PLANTSTRONG Sedona Retreat - October 9-14, 2023 To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our cereals, granolas, pizza kits, broths and soups, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We’ve also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don’t forget to tag us using #goplantstrong 🌱💪 Want to live your best PLANTSTRONG life? Join our exclusive PLANTSTRONG Community of friendly, plant-loving peeps! This is a goldmine of resources, recipes, and incredible support to feed your PLANTSTRONG life. Theme Music for Episode

Rachael Brown's book, For Fork's Sake, takes readers on a 10-day journey from the SAD diet to the HAPPY Diet – that is, “Healthy and Plant-Powered, YAY!!”  Rachel discusses her family’s journey and all of her trusted tips for making this transition, including: What does this way of eating even entail? How do you bring your family along, especially if they’re reluctant? How do you handle naysayers and questioners? What are some of the common misconceptions and pitfalls you will encounter? And, oh my goodness, how do you handle the picky eaters in your family? This book is easily digestible but packed full of so many tips. As she says on her website, “Changing your family’s food, health, and life for the better doesn’t have to be drastic. Transition to healthier, happier Whole Food, Plant-Based, No Oil eating with help from a mom who’s done it.” Episode Resources Episode Webpage Watch the Episode on YouTube Learn More About Rachael Brown and For Fork’s Sake Join our PLANTSTRONG Sedona Retreat - October 9-14, 2023 To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our cereals, granolas, pizza kits, broths and soups, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We’ve also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don’t forget to tag us using #goplantstrong 🌱💪 Want to live your best PLANTSTRONG life? Join our exclusive PLANTSTRONG Community of friendly, plant-loving peeps! This is a goldmine of resources, recipes, and incredible support to feed your PLANTSTRONG life. Theme Music for Episode

New York Times bestselling author and PLANTSTRONG founder, Rip Esselstyn, is joined by a very special guest, his father, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., discussing the nine ways he has documented reversal of cardiovascular disease over the last 40 years. When Dr. Esselstyn started his work at the Cleveland Clinic in the early 80s, he was the chairman of the breast cancer task force. In his work, he encountered multiple cultures where breast cancer was virtually non-existent and the same was true for cardiovascular disease.  Why was the incidence of cancer and cardiovascular disease so prevalent in the U.S. and other Western cultures, but not so in others?  Essy set out to prove that cardiovascular disease COULD be reversed with a whole food, plant-based diet, but first he had to find compliant patients and that’s where the conversation starts today. Once he had amassed compliant patients he did, in fact, prove reversal of heart disease in nine different measures, including: Oh, and stick around to the end when he answers audience questions ranging from caffeine, salt, and alcohol, to diabetes, saturated fats, and gum disease.
   Episode Highlights 10:10 Where does cardiovascular disease begin? 11:00 Role of nitric oxide 13:00 Is it ever too late to bring endothelial cells back to life? 14:30 What are the foods you should and shouldn’t eat to protect endothelial cells 16:00 Benefits of chewing your greens six times daily 21:20 Top Greens to Consume (i.e. Essy’s Rap!) 39:45 Essy Answers Your Questions 40:30 Will this also help with type 2 Diabetes? 41:05 Why are my triglycerides so high when I’m compliant? 42:00 Is one drink of beer or wine ok with dinner? 42:35 Are you against statin drugs? 44:50 Can old plaque be reversed? 46:50 Are plant-based milks ok? 48:50 Why is the totality of sodium intake important? 49:50 What are your recommendations on B-12? 50:53 Is there a link between gum disease and heart disease? 51:11 What are your thoughts on red rice yeast extract in place of statins? 51:25 What’s more toxic - salt or sugar? 55:50 How can avocados damage endothelial cells? Episode Resources Watch the Episode on YouTube Order Dr. Esselstyn's Book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure Dr. Esselstyn’s Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Website Slides from Dr. Esselstyn's Presentation Join our PLANTSTRONG Sedona Retreat - October 9-14, 2023 To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our cereals, granolas, pizza kits, broths and soups, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We’ve also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don’t forget to tag us using #goplantstrong 🌱💪 Want to live your best PLANTSTRONG life? Join our exclusive PLANTSTRONG Community of friendly, plant-loving peeps! This is a goldmine of resources, recipes, and incredible support to feed your PLANTSTRONG life. Theme Music for Episode

What do cruciferous vegetables, tomatoes, soy, and green tea all have in common? According to hundreds of scientific studies, they all can drastically reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men. Here are a few facts: Prostate cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer in men One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their life Sadly, one in 40 will succumb to this disease However, much like heart disease and many other lifestyle diseases, this cancer can mostly be prevented, and today's guests lay out the extensive research and practical solutions in their book, Preventing Prostate Cancer: Reduce Your Risk with Simple, Proactive Choices Dr. Benny Gavi, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, teamed up with researcher Maya Eylon to compile more than one hundred recent, reliable, and relevant international studies on the effects of diet on prostate health. As you probably guessed, all signs point to a whole-food, plant-based diet, combined with exercise and screenings, as your best defense against prostate cancer. Today, we discuss some of their research, along with outlining the biggest cancer-fighting foods to consume on a regular basis. 16:00 Cruciferous Veggies - super fighters for our bodies 20:25 Tomatoes and Lycopene 23:20 Healthy Soy Consumption 27:28 Green Tea They also share research on foods you should avoid, including meat, dairy, and eggs in excess This book is a powerful tool to empower men (and those of you who love those men) to make healthy, lifestyle changes that can save thousands of lives. Episode Resources Watch the Episode on YouTube Order Preventing Prostate Cancer: Reduce Your Risk with Simple, Proactive Choices Email Maya: maya@interactivewellness.com Email Dr. Gavi: drgavi@interactivewellness.com Join us in Black Mountain, NC for a Transformative PLANTSTRONG Retreat - April 16-21, 2023https://plantstrongfoods.com/pages/2023-black-mountain-retreat Learn more about the PLANTSTRONG Sedona Retreat - October 9-14, 2023 To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our cereals, granolas, pizza kits, broths and soups, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We’ve also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don’t forget to tag us using #goplantstrong 🌱💪 Want to live your best PLANTSTRONG life? Join our exclusive PLANTSTRONG Community of friendly, plant-loving peeps! This is a goldmine of resources, recipes, and incredible support to feed your PLANTSTRONG life. Theme Music for Episode

What is the most common myth about adopting a whole food plant-based diet? (Ok- besides that crazy fear of not getting enough protein)...The biggest misconception is that this way of eating is expensive, unattainable, and elitist even. This simply isn’t true. I mean, what’s more economical than potatoes, beans, and rice?!  Toni Okamoto (plantbasedonabudget.com) has been on a mission to bust this myth to smithereens since she launched her website in 2012 to prove that healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive. She’s created meal plans that show how to eat plant-based if you only have $25 per week to spend, she started the Plant-Based on a Budget Facebook group and has written multiple books, including her latest, which drops on March 7th - Plant-Based on a Budget: Quick and Easy, featuring 100 fast and healthy meals. There’s no pretentiousness here - just plant-powered fun as she walks through her story and digs into some of the tips and recipes in her new book that will stretch your dollar and leave you with quick, easy, mouth-watering meals. Episode Highlights: 25:40 The Value of Meal Planning  29:00 Have a Well-Stocked Pantry and Freezer 31:40 Time-Saving Kitchen Tools 33:10 Smart Storage for Produce to Maximize Freshness 37:03 Recipe Highlights from Plant-Based on a Budget Quick and Easy 40:14 Make Ahead Breakfast Highlights -Fluffy Freezer waffles -Baked Oatmeal -Overnight Oats 45:50 One-Pot Meal Highlights - Leave the dishes and messy kitchen behind with one-pot meals -Alfredo pasta -Curry lentil soup -Turmeric, lentils, and split peas - Ethiopian-inspired flavors 52:05 30-Minute Meals Highlights - Spend under $30 a week and only 30 minutes of time -Pesto pasta - Use raw sunflower seeds because they are cheaper than pine nuts -Cauliflower fried rice -Southwestern lettuce wraps 1:02:20 Sheet Pan Dishes and Casserole Highlights -Sheet pan fajitas -Chili cornbread casserole -Vegetable and garbanzo beans foil packets 1:12:15 Mix and Match Bowls -Always prepare a base of quinoa, brown rice, beans -Frozen veggies, baked tofu 1:17:00 Make and Take Snacks 1:17:55 Desserts   About Toni Okamoto TONI OKAMOTO is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the popular website and meal plan that shows you how to save dough by eating veggies. She’s also author of the Plant-Based on a Budget cookbook, The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook, and the co-host of The Plant-Powered People Podcast. Okamoto’s work has been profiled by NBC News, Parade Magazine, and she’s a regular presence on local and national morning shows across the country, where she teaches viewers how to break their meat habit without breaking their budget. She was also featured in the popular documentary What the Health. When she’s not cooking up a plant-based storm, she’s spending time with her husband in Sacramento, CA. Episode Resources Visit the Episode Webpage Watch the Episode on YouTube Order Toni’s New Book, Plant-Based on a Budget Quick and Easy Plant-Based on a Budget Website Follow Toni on Instagram: @plantbasedonabudget To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our new granola and teas, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Join us in Black Mountain, NC for a Transformative PLANTSTRONG Retreat - April 16-21, 2023 https://plantstrongfoods.com/pages/2023-black-mountain-retreat Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We’ve also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don’t forget to tag us using #goplantstrong 🌱💪 Want to live your best PLANTSTRONG life? Join our exclusive PLANTSTRONG Community of friendly, plant-loving peeps! This is a goldmine of resources, recipes, and incredible support to feed your PLANTSTRONG life. Theme Music for Episode

For almost 15 years now, we’ve been beating the drum about the positive health impacts of a whole-food plant-based diet.  We know that it can improve your physical health in remarkable ways but, surprisingly, no research study has ever been done on the impact of a plant-based diet on addiction and recovery— until now.  Enter our friend, Adam Sud and the Infinite Study. Inspired by his own addiction and mental health recovery, Adam sought to prove that his own recovery wasn’t a fluke so he piloted the first controlled trial to investigate the impact of nutrition and nutrition education on early addiction recovery outcomes. The long-awaited results of his groundbreaking research study are out and let’s just say we think they’re pretty plantstrong.  About Adam Sud Adam Sud is a behavioral wellness & nutrition expert, international speaker, and the founder and CEO of Plant Based for Positive Change, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing research and understanding of how nutrition impacts mental health and addiction. He has studied the use of nutrition in disease reversal under the mentorships of leading plant-based physicians and has worked in mental health and behavioral health treatment centers using plant-based nutrition as a tool for strengthening recovery and relapse prevention. In 2012 Sud was personally struggling with multiple addictions, serious chronic diseases, and mental health disorders. His life nearly came to an end when he attempted suicide by drug overdose. With the help of treatment and the implementation of a plant-based diet, he began a journey that led to the reversal of his chronic disease conditions, the cancellation of all medications, and the lowering of his weight from Class III Obesity levels. He is currently 10 years sober.   Episode Resources Episode Webpage Watch the Episode on YouTube The Infinite Study from the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine Forbes Magazine Article on The Infinite Study results Psychology Today - Can Plant-Based Diets Help Us Overcome Addiction? Adam Sud Website Follow Adam on Instagram @plantbasedaddict To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our new granola and teas, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Join us in Black Mountain, NC for a Transformative PLANTSTRONG Retreat - April 16-21, 2023 https://plantstrongfoods.com/pages/2023-black-mountain-retreat Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We’ve also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don’t forget to tag us using #goplantstrong 🌱💪 Want to live your best PLANTSTRONG life? Join our exclusive PLANTSTRONG Community of friendly, plant-loving peeps! This is a goldmine of resources, recipes, and incredible support to feed your PLANTSTRONG life. Theme Music for Episode