32. Vegan Celebrities, Picky Eaters and How Jenné Found Her Purpose When She Became A Vegan
It was a pleasure having Jenné of Sweet Potato Soul on the show to talk about her transition to vegan life.
We discuss:
How she decided to became a vegan after working in a vegetarian restaurant around ethical vegans
Why meat alternatives are helpful when you're transitioning to a vegan life
Some of her favorite food/meals
Whether or not celebrity vegans help or cause more confusion in the vegan movement
How to help your picky eaters
Why she credits finding her purpose from going vegan
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How to reach Jenné:
Quotes:
"Food affects you on so many levels - it heals you or destroys you."
"I will legit bring my own cake to events!"
Resources Mentioned:
Peace Food Cafe in NYC
Veganist book
Vegucated documentary
Soul Veg restaurant in ATL
Beyond Meat & Gardein vegan chicken
Field Roast vegan products
Ezekiel sprouted bread
Beyonce's vegan delivery service
Good Karma Diet by Victoria Moran
31. How A 30-Day Raw Cleanse Helped Lynne Start A Vegan Life | A Conversation with Lynne
I met Lynne several years ago online and since then we've had a chance to connect offline at local events. She's a big believer in balance...not only in food, but how she lives her life.
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We discussed:
How she was able to get rid of her high blood pressure medication after eating a mostly raw diet for 4 months
How she was able to get her husband to embrace vegan life
Why balance is so important in a vegan lifestyle
Her love of cooking and how she prepares her favorite dishes
Quotes:
"That month of raw food changed my life"
"Life is About Balance"
Vegan Tips:
Keep your meals simple
Start with Breakfast
How to Reach Lynne:
Resources Mentioned:
Success Through Stillness by Russell Simmons
Nu Vegan Cafe in DC
Evolve in DC
Great Sage in MD
Seoul Food in MD
30. How Elvis Gardin Helped His Mom Ditch All of Her Medication
I first saw Elvis in a vegan Facebook group and was so glad when Gail Roddy made the introduction for me. This episode is truly a treat!
We discussed:
How he was about to get mom to ditch 8 medications by changing her diet
His journey of coming back to vegan life after being gone for several years
Why balance is key is a long-term vegan life
How veganism will make you elevate other areas of your life
Why you are what you eat
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Join Elvis in his Facebook group, Vegan Talk! by checking here
29. How to Plan Vegan Dinners in 30 Mins A Week | 5 Tips
Dinner can be the hardest (and most fun) meal of the day when you're getting started on a vegan journey with the family. This is the time of day when the most food complaints come up and also when you have a little more time to experiment with new ingredients and recipes.
In this podcast episode, I give you 5 tips to make vegan dinner meal planning easier for you & the fam.
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5 Tips to Plan Vegan Dinners:
Think about what you're already eating for dinner and find a way to veganize some of these meals. I used the spaghetti example because it's a classic meal that is simple, filling and inexpensive. You can easily make a vegan version of spaghetti (using this recipe) and your family will likely not even notice. It's so important to make vegan life as familiar as possible to make the transition easier.
Ask for your family's input - See what they want to eat and make a vegan version of that dish. Get them involved in the process. I also mentioned lasagna during this portion of the show...here's the recipe
Commit to just a few minutes a day to gather vegan recipes - Use Pinterest (I really like this page for vegan recipes), vegan cookbooks from the library, findingvegan.com, or use Google to find recipes for whatever you have a taste for.
Keep a food journal - use Evernote (free software) or a spiral notebook to track recipes that your family enjoyed. Refer back to these recipes to make again when you get busy or when you don't feel inspired to try new recipes. Just make sure you write down where you got the recipe from and the title of the blog post.
Make enough for leftovers - I hated leftovers while growing up, but now that I'm older and wiser, I realize how helpful they are for saving time and money. Make meals that allow for plenty of leftovers like soup and red beans & rice. This will help you to only plan about 4-5 dinners a week instead of the standard 7.
28. How to Turn Your Passion for Vegan Life Into A Business
In this episode, I chat with vegan chef and business owner Chef A Ifayomi Victory about how she overcame health issues and used healing herself to help others start a vegan journey.
She also has a Kickstarter going on for a 365 Day Plant-Based calendar. Find out the details and donate here
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We chat about:
The importance of being patient and research
Starting your business before it feels like you're ready
Building credibility
How she secured cooking demos at Whole Foods and received catering opportunities from word of mouth.
Reach Chef Ifayomi:
Resources Mentioned:
Beyond Meat vegan chicken strips