I love chocolate! If you’re a chocolate lover and want a healthier alternative, tune in to this episode with Blissfully Better CEO, Bonnie Boroian, to hear how she created chocolate confections with a nutrient-rich, low-glycemic sweetener and whole food organic ingredients. In this episode you’ll hear: 2:00 – How Bonnie got interested in low glycemic sweeteners 3:30 – About coconut nectar 6:00 – How does Blissfully Better’s sugar content compare to other chocolate bars? 8:00 – About dark chocolate 12:00 – Blissfully Better’s vegan offerings 13:40 – Can someone with diabetes eat Blissfully Bet ..read more

Want a long and healthy life? In this episode, we explore whether a whole food plant based diet can impact one's longevity with The Plant Forward Nutritionist, Hannah Van Ark. We also discuss how much protein we really need, and how to “safely” introduce more beans into the diet. Plus, Hannah shares her recipe for delicious fudgy libido-boosting black bean brownies that you won't want to miss. Tune in for an informative and tasty episode! In this episode you’ll hear: 5:40 – Hannah’s educational & professional background 8:45 – What do longevity studies suggest for living healthier longer ..read more

How best to support one’s body when undergoing chemotherapy is a question discussed by culinary medicine expert Dr. Sabrina Falquier and naturopath and functional medicine doctor Easter Ho. They examine whether a plant-based diet is recommended during or after chemotherapy and look at issues around iron absorption from plant sources. As referenced in the episode: Subscribe for Four Sigmatic products and save 30% with discount code AFN. Subscribe to Doctors+ Premium Episodes on Apple Podcasts ..read more

Are you suffering from constipation? Two physicians and experts in nutrition and digestive health discuss how a plant-based diet and fiber can help reduce symptoms of constipation, and also a warning about what you should consider before omitting certain food sources from your diet. As referenced in the episode: Subscribe for Four Sigmatic products and save 30% with discount code AFN. Subscribe to Doctors+ Premium Episodes on Apple Podcasts ..read more

Can a plant based egg substitute taste, smell and cook just like the real thing? Find out in this episode with Harold Bollaci, owner of the Vegg egg replacement company. Drawn to veganism after a lifetime of dietary complications related to being born without an esophagus, Harold shares the inspiring story of how he overcame his own health struggles and ultimately acquired the Vegg. He discusses the environmental and health benefits of plant-based eating, and the future of the plant-based food industry. In this episode you’ll hear: 3:45 - Why Harold Bollaci acquired the Vegg while being a pra ..read more

Have you ever said to yourself “If only chocolate were healthy for me…”? Here’s some news - eating dark chocolate (60%+) could benefit your health! In the latest “Plant Based Diet” episode featuring food and women’s health blogger Talida Voinea of Hazel & Cacao, you’ll learn: 1. The benefits of a plant based diet for hormone health 2. How chocolate and soy can benefit women’s hormones 3. Talida’s journey to hormone balance and the creation of her successful blog and Instagram account. In this episode you’ll hear: 3:00 – The health benefits of chocolate 6:30 – Talida’s health journey and t ..read more

Do you want to achieve optimal health? Corinna Bellizzi is sharing information about omega-3’s from algae to achieve optimal health. In this episode you will learn the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, the challenges of getting enough omega-3’s from plant based food sources, and the potential of algae to provide a more efficient way of getting these nutrients. In this episode you’ll hear: 2:50 - Corinna’s background and knowledge of omega-3’s 5:55 - What are omega 3 fatty acids and what are omega-3 health benefits? 7:15 - Do people generally have a sufficient supply of omega-3’s? 8:30 ..read more

If you're interested in finding natural ways to control headaches and migraines, then you need to tune into this episode. We'll be going over essential nutrients and foods for chronic headaches and migraines, so that you can finally get some relief. Guest Susannah Juteau, who is a registered dietician specializing in headache and migraine nutrition, discovered a medication-free solution after suffering for five years from debilitating headaches and migraine attacks. In this episode you’ll hear: 3:00 – Susannah’s path to becoming the “headache nutritionist” 6:00 – Can nutrition and diet actual ..read more

Unsure what the difference is between plant based and vegan? In this short episode, find out what some of our podcast guests have to say. Credit: Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann As referenced in this episode: Other episodes with Kathy Davis What Does Whole Food Plant Based Mean? (Episode 13): https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-13-what-does-whole-food-plant-based-mean/ Plant Based Recipes for the BBQ (Episode 21): https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-21-plant-based-recipes-for-the-bbq/ Other episodes with Colleen Montgomery He ..read more

Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer. Approximately 13% of women will be diagnosed with female breast cancer at some point in their life. Is there such a thing as an anti-cancer diet and more specifically, can plant based eating reduce the risk of breast cancer? Find out with guest Easter Ho, ND, IFMCP. From breast cancer risk factors to current scientific research and specific food examples, Dr. Ho provides important prevention information that you don’t want to miss. In this episode you’ll hear: 2:15 – How common is breast cancer today? 3:20 – Breast cancer risk factors 4:40 – Is ther ..read more