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Subscribe now to The Plant Prescription Podcast with medical students, Muzammil Ahmad and Cass Warbeck. This podcast is all about helping you live a longer, happier and healthier life with the use of nutrition and lifestyle medicine. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription

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Subscribe now to The Plant Prescription Podcast with medical students, Muzammil Ahmad and Cass Warbeck. This podcast is all about helping you live a longer, happier and healthier life with the use of nutrition and lifestyle medicine. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription

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English


Episodes

Diet and healthy skin, acne, wrinkles, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer (and more!) with dermatologist Dr. Niyati Sharma

5/2/2021
Our guest this episode is Dr. Niyati Sharma, a plant-based dermatologist who recently co-founded the first plant-based dermatology practice in Australia! She is a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and consult dermatologist at several hospitals and medical centers. She has completed a fellowship in pediatric dermatology at Northwestern University, and a Masters in Public Health at John Hopkins University, is a published author in international dermatology literature and has presented her research at dermatological conferences. This is such a fun and important conversation as so many people these days struggle with skin concerns, we talk about everything from acne and eczema to skin cancer and wrinkles! In this episode we cover: If you would like to connect with Dr. Sharma, you can find her on Instagram: @dr_vegan Her clinic website, Inside Out Dermatology, is here: http://insideoutderm.com Episode resources: Earthlings Cowspiracy Association between adult acne and dietary behavioursAcne vulgaris: a disease of Western civilizationEfficacy of a plant-based anti-inflammatory diet as monotherapy for psoriasisNutritionfacts.orgThank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription and @dr.plantbased Muzammil's website: www.drplantbased.ca and eBook link: www.drplantbased.ca/ebook Music credit: Scott Holmes. *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*

Duration:01:29:53

Torre Washington, a professional plant-based bodybuilder, discusses his journey, protein intake, training routine, foods he eats and more!

4/5/2021
Joining us today is professional bodybuilder and National Academy of Sports Medicine certified coach, Torre Washington! What makes Torre’s story particularly fascinating is that he was raised as a vegetarian and only ate meat for a short period of time. At the age of 23 he turned to a completely plant-based, vegan lifestyle. When he started training in the gym and getting serious about sculpting his body, he refused to listen when others told him he needed meat to grow bigger and get stronger. In his second ever bodybuilding contest, Torre took first place in his category and first place overall, earning his pro card. And from then on, he never looked back! Today he is passionate about sharing what he has learned over the years with others and is a true inspiration for the vegan community. In this episode we cover: You can connect with Torre on Instagram: @torre.washington, Facebook: @TorreWashingtonOfficial and Twitter: @torrewofficial His website is here: https://torrewashington.com and his YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu8n7P2JWZDZw0Z3_LBAQ8g Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription and @dr.plantbased. Muzammil's website: www.drplantbased.ca and eBook link: www.drplantbased.ca/ebook Music credit: Scott Holmes. *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*

Duration:00:58:52

Optimal nutrition for children, behavioural change and healthy habit formation with certified pediatrician Dr. Yami

2/1/2021
Today we welcome Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster to the podcast. She is a board-certified pediatrician and certified lifestyle medicine physician, a diplomat for the American College of Cardiology, has a certificate in plant-based nutrition and is a certified Food for Life Instructor. She is so passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles and especially the power of plant-based diets for the prevention of chronic diseases. Dr. Yami strives to educate families on the importance of healthy food choices and shows them how easy and fun it can be! In this episode we cover: You can connect with Dr. Yami on Instagram: @thedoctoryami and her YouTube channel can be found at Veggie Doctor TV Her website is here: https://www.doctoryami.com and Dr. Yami is also the founder of VeggieFitKids.com, so be sure to check that out! Episode resources: Veggie Doctor RadioChicken to Chickpeas: A 30-Day Experiment Changed my LifeA Parent’s Guide to Intuitive Eating Born to Run Forks over Knives, The Cove, Earthlings Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription and @dr.plantbased. Music credit: Scott Holmes. *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*

Duration:01:09:13

Menstrual health, period loss and the role of diet with Crystal Kennings

1/3/2021
We are joined by Crystal Kennings, a menstrual wellness educator who is passionate about women's health and plant-based nutrition. She is a certified hormone specialist through ITN and currently training to become a menstruality cycle coach. Crystal’s goal is to break the stigma around menstruation by creating a safe space online where anyone can learn about menstrual health and how to support their cycle with a plant-based diet. In this episode we cover: You can connect with Crystal on Instagram: @crystalkennings and her YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/user/crystaalk/featured Episode resources: Skinny Bitch The best non hormonal birth control optionsThank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription and @dr.plantbased. Music credit: Scott Holmes. *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*

Duration:00:59:13

Does “eating in moderation” work, food addiction, and going from 420lbs to 140lbs with Chuck Carroll

12/18/2020
Chuck Carroll, the Weight Loss Champion, joins us today! Chuck truly has an incredible story to share with you all. He once weighed 420 pounds and ultimately went on to lose 280 pounds! He attributes much of his success to the adoption of a whole food, plant-based diet. Chuck then went on to pursue his dreams. You may know him now as the host of the iconic Exam Room Podcast! This conversation is downright inspirational. We hope Chuck’s story will offer hope and light to those who need it and prove to anyone who doubts it, that change is possible! In this episode we cover: You can connect with Chuck on Instagram: @chuckcarrollwlc,Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC and FaceBook: @weightlosschampion His website is here: https://www.theweightlosschampion.com Episode Resources: Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineThe Exam RoomThank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription. Music credit: Scott Holmes. *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

Duration:00:53:14

Role of diet in rheumatoid arthritis, gout and reducing systemic inflammation with Dr. Micah Yu

12/6/2020
Joining us today is Dr. Micah Yu, an integrative rheumatologist who incorporates complementary medicine with traditional rheumatology. Dr. Yu is board certified in internal medicine and lifestyle medicine and holds a Masters in healthcare administration and biomedical sciences. He just completed his rheumatology fellowship at Loma Linda University and is currently taking further courses in functional medicine. He strives to blend traditional with alternative medicine to give the best treatment plans for his patients. In this episode we cover: You can connect with Dr. Yu on Instagram: @myautoimmunemd, Twitter: @myautoimmunemd and Facebook: @MYAutoimmuneMD Dr. Yu and her partner, Dr. Melissa Mondalla have a joint website here: https://www.drlifestyle.org and his personal website is here: https://micahyumd.com Episode resources: https://iopbm.com/pages/dr-micah-yu-personal-pageForks over Knives Uric acid and plant-based nutritionNutrition interventions in rheumatoid arthritis: the potential use of plant-based diets. A reviewRole of diet in influencing rheumatoid arthritis disease activityWhole foods, plant-based diet alleviates the symptoms of osteoarthritisThank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription. Music credit: Scott Holmes. *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*

Duration:00:52:29

Lifestyle medicine & the role of diet on our health with Dr. Melissa Mondala

11/19/2020
We are joined in this episode by Dr. Melissa Mondala, a physician board certified in both family medicine and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Mondala is the Director of Primary Care of the newly established Institute of Plant-Based Medicine, in Newport Beach, California and alongside this, serves as family and preventive medicine faculty at Loma Linda University, serves in a lifestyle medicine specialty clinic and inpatient lifestyle medicine service. She is an engaging speaker that brings evidence based methods to combat chronic disease and uplifts potential barriers through self-empowerment and self-compassion. Her mantras are “love yourself through your lifestyle”, “I’m Plantbased without judgment”, and “personalized care is the best healthcare.” In this episode we cover: You can connect with Dr. Mandala on Instagram: @melissamondala.md and Facebook: @melissamondala.md Dr. Mondala and her partner, Dr. Micah Yu have a joint website here: https://www.drlifestyle.org and her personal website is here: https://melissamondalamd.com Episode resources: https://iopbm.com/pages/dr-melissa-mondala-personal-pageThank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription. Music credit: Scott Holmes. *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*

Duration:00:52:14

From drug addict to vegan Muay Thai fighter: Tyler Gaudon

11/6/2020
Tyler Gaudon is a Canadian Muay Thai fighter who had his own personal challenges to overcome before he ever stepped foot in the fight ring. He has fought with drug addiction his entire life - yet today he is over 2 and a half years clean and he believes finding martial arts saved his life. He sits down with us to share his experiences and offer advice and support for those actively struggling with addiction. On top of all this, Tyler adopted a vegan diet over a year ago now and he shares with us how going plant-based has influenced his recovery and affected his life as an athlete. In this episode we cover: You can connect with Tyler on Instagram: @tylergaudon Episode resources: The Game Changershttps://www.goperformancefitnesslab.ca/martial-artsThank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription. Music credit: Scott Holmes. *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*

Duration:00:57:42

Balancing your hormones with Dr. Neal Barnard

10/28/2020
Our guest today is truly a force for the plant-based community: Dr. Neal Barnard. He is the founder of Barnard Medical Center, an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine, a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and the president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. PCRM is a nonprofit organization that advocates for preventative medicine and higher ethical standards in research and medical training. Dr. Barnard has revolutionized the nutritional treatment approach to type 2 diabetes with his federally funded diabetes research and he has authored more than 90 scientific publications and 19 books. In this episode we cover: Connect with Dr. Barnard on Instagram: @drnealbarnard, Twitter: @DrNealBarnard and Facebook: @NealBarnardMD Be sure to check out the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at: pcrm.org and on Instagram: @physicianscommittee PCRM’s Nutrition Guide for Clinicians is available online, here: https://nutritionguide.pcrm.org/nutritionguide Episode Resources: Your Body in Balance A low-fat vegan diet and a conventional diabetes diet in the treatment of type 2 diabetes: a randomized, controlled 74-week clinical trialA multicenter randomized controlled trial of a nutrition intervention program in a multiethnic adult population in the corporate setting reduces depression and anxiety and improves quality of life: the GEICO studyThank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription. Music credit: Scott Holmes. *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*

Duration:00:58:25

Spice up your life with "Food as Medicine" Practitioner Kanchan Koya, PhD

10/20/2020
Our guest today is Kanchan Koya and we’re taking a deep dive with her into the power of spices. Kanchan combines her PhD in Molecular Biology from Harvard University and training from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition to bring the power of spices to kids and families. She is the author of Spice Spice Baby, a cookbook designed to educate families on the science-backed health benefits of spices and show how easily they can be incorporated into nutritious and delicious meals. Kanchan is also a “Food as Medicine” Practitioner and coaches clients to improve their health using food and lifestyle changes. In this episode we cover: Spice, Spice Baby You can connect with Kanchan on Instagram: @chiefspicemama and Twitter: @KKoya Her website is here: https://www.spicespicebaby.com Episode Resources: Spice, Spice Baby: 100 Recipes with Healing Spice for your Family Table MomlightThank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription. Music credit: Scott Holmes. *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*

Duration:00:33:38

Nutrition and Heart Disease with a cardiologist and former president of American College of Cardiology, Dr. Kim Williams

10/12/2020
We are joined by the former president of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Kim Williams. Vegan since 2003, he has been a prominent figure in advocating for the role of a plant-based diet in the cardiology field. Dr. Williams is quite well known for his famous quote: “There are two kinds of cardiologists: vegans and those who haven’t read the data.” We cover: You can connect with Dr. Williams on Twitter: @cardio10s and through his RUSH Website Episode Resources: healthy PDDLDL MendelianNHS mortality risksugar and CVDMed diet w oil/nutshealthy vs unhealthy PBDindustry & cholesterolegg on your facePREDIMEDred vs white meatdiet & mortalitycoconut oilanimal vs plant proteinOrnish 1Ornish 2EsselstynGLAGOVHDL & mortalityamino acid defGreen/yellow/red light nutritionThank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fuel

Duration:01:39:30

Self-compassion and navigating chronic diseases (like celiac disease) with Dr. Justine Dowd, PhD

9/30/2020
We are joined by a guest from Calgary, Alberta today: Dr. Justine Dowd, a researcher passionate about empowering others to heal themselves holistically. Justine's fascination with the psychology of behaviour change led her to complete a PhD in Health Psychology. However, she met an unexpected challenge when she discovered she had celiac disease immediately before beginning her doctoral studies. This diagnosis would not only influence Justine’s lifestyle but also shape her future. This experience has fueled her passion for her research on dietary behaviours of people living with celiac disease. In addition, Justine believes strongly in, and has also researched, the power of self compassion to help achieve optimal wellness and manage chronic disease. Combining her personal experiences and scientific knowledge Justine frequently leads holistic health seminars and coaches people one on one to find natural solutions for their health challenges. In this episode we cover: You can connect with Justine on Instagram: @justinedowd.phd and Facebook: @JustineDowdPhd Her website is here: https://www.justinedowd.ca If you have celiac disease, consider downloading the MyHealthyGut app that Justine co-created! Episode Resources: A pilot study and randomized controlled trial of the mindful self-compassion programFeasibility and effects on the gut microbiota of a 12-week high intensity interval training plus lifestyle education intervention on inactive adults with celiac diseaseThe Heart of Bragg CreekYou’ve Got This, Healthy MamaYou’ve Got This, Mama, Too Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription. Music credit: Scott Holmes. *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*

Duration:00:36:20

The truth behind dairy: Hormones, pus, whey, casein, addictive nature, bioaccumulation of toxins, and more with Dr. Vivian Chen

9/23/2020
We’re joined today by Dr. Vivian Chen, an integrative health practitioner and a medical doctor, who truly believes that food is medicine. Dr. Chen trained as a doctor in the UK practicing as a family physician. Her own struggles with health and well-being led her to discover the power of food and the role of lifestyle medicine in disease prevention and treatment. These days, Dr. Chen runs her own company, Plateful Health, where she helps her clients take back their health and live the life they deserve. In this episode we cover: You can connect with Dr. Chen on Instagram: @plateful.health and her website is here: https://www.platefulhealth.com Episode Resources: Milk intake and risk of mortality and fractures in women and men: cohort studiesVeganism, bone mineral density, and body composition: a study in Buddhist nunsMilk and HealthThank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription. Music credit: Scott Holmes. *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*

Duration:00:55:33

Lab grown meat, global effects of shifting towards eating plant-based, and the story behind Plant Based News with Robbie Lockie

9/6/2020
Our guest today is Robbie Lockie, an inspiring changemaker and one of the co-founders behind Plant Based News, a global news platform for all the up to date plant-based and vegan news. He has worked with a variety of ethical brands, gives public talks, helped co-produce a short documentary, and been involved with the production of vegan ads and online campaigns. Robbie is such a force for the plant-based and vegan movement. He even initiated World Plant Milk Day, a day dedicated to promoting dairy alternatives on August 22! We hope you enjoy this conversation! In this episode we cover: You can connect with Robbie on Instagram: @robbie_lockie, Facebook: @veganchangemaker and Twitter: @robbielockie Follow Plant-Based News on Instagram: @plantbasednews and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plantbasednews/ The main Plant-Based News website is here: https://www.plantbasednews.org and YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRjK20fHylJyf-HiBtqI2w Episode Resources: Forks over Knives Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead Food Inc. Earthlings Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription. Music credit: Scott Holmes.

Duration:00:56:07

The health effects of chicken and eggs put to the test with Dr. Michael Greger

8/31/2020
This episode features the incredible Dr. Michael Greger, physician, internationally recognized public speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of multiple books including the popular How Not to Die and most recently How to Survive a Pandemic. He is the creator of the nonprofit charity, NutritionFacts.org and a founding member and fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. We were honoured to share this time with Dr. Greger and took a deep dive into all things chicken and eggs! In this episode we cover: You can find Dr. Greger on Instagram: @michaelgregermd and @nutrition_facts_org, Facebook: @NutritionFacts.org and Twitter: @nutrition_facts And be sure to check out nutritionfacts.org for the latest in clinical nutrition! Episode resources: How Not to Die How to Survive a Pandemic How the Egg Board Designs Misleading StudiesEgg Industry Response to Choline & TMAOEggs, Choline, & Cancer Association between plant and animal protein intake and overall and cause-specific mortalityAssociations of dietary cholesterol or egg consumption with incident cardiovascular disease and mortalityAssociations between unprocessed red and processed meat, poultry, seafood and egg intake and the risk of prostate cancer: A pooled analysis of 15 prospective cohort studies Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook:

Duration:00:35:33

Optimize brain health and prevent Alzheimer's & dementia with neurologists Drs. Dean & Ayesha Sherzai

8/24/2020
This episode features the incredible powerhouse husband and wife couple of Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, two neurologists who are passionate about cutting-edge brain science and educating people on how to prevent cognitive diseases and achieve long term health and wellness. They are both co-directors of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center. In this episode we cover: preventative neurology You can Dean & Ayesha on Instagram: @teamsherzaimd,Twitter: @TeamSherzai, FaceBook: @TeamSherzaiMD Their website is here: https://teamsherzai.com and YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/teamsherzai And be sure to pick up a copy of their book, The Alzheimer’s Solution Episode Resources: Insulin resistance and cognitive test performance in elderly adults: National health and nutrition examination survey (NHANES)Mediterranean diet and cognitive function in older age: results from the Women’s Health StudyDietary fats and the risk of incident Alzheimer diseaseMidlife serum cholesterol and increased risk of Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia three decades later@thesciencekidsThank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription. Music credit: Scott Holmes.

Duration:01:35:44

Cholesterol and saturated fat, keeping healthy eating inexpensive, and practicing Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Michelle McMacken

8/3/2020
Dr. Michelle McMacken is an internal medicine physician and assistant professor of medicine at NYU School of Medicine. After attending a lifestyle medicine conference in 2013, she was inspired to integrate lifestyle changes and a whole food, plant-based diet into her clinical practice. She works tirelessly to educate patients and health care professionals alike, is the author of multiple research articles, and speaks regularly at medical conferences. Dr. McMacken is also the director of the NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue Plant-Based Lifestyle Medicine Program. In this episode we cover: You can connect with Dr. McMacken on Instagram: @veg_md and Twitter: @Veg_MD Information about the Plant-Based Lifestyle Medicine Program is here: https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/bellevue/health-care-services/plant-based-lifestyle-medicine-program/ Episode resources: An economic gap between recommended healthy food patterns and existing diets of minority groups in the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013-14Quality Over Quantity: The Role of HDL Cholesterol Efflux Capacity in Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular DiseaseHigh-density lipoprotein (HDL) functionality and its relevance to atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseConsumption of Saturated Fat Impairs the Anti-Inflammatory Properties of High-Density Lipoproteins and Endothelial FunctionEAT Lancet Summary ReportCanada’s Food GuideThank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription. Music credit: Scott Holmes.

Duration:01:05:07

Seb Alex discusses human rights, animal rights and speciesism in the animal agriculture industry

7/27/2020
Seb Alex, an animal rights activist, joins us today. Seb was born and raised in Lebanon and later moved to Europe to pursue a career in sustainable architecture. However, after a year in the corporate world, he made the bold decision to step away from that life and follow the path of his heart: to spend all his time advocating for the animals. Now he advocates through social media, helps organize grassroots events and gives presentations across the globe on veganism, animal exploitation, speciesism, and sustainability. Seb truly has the most beautiful, kind soul, and we were grateful to share this conversation with him. In this episode we cover: If you would like to connect with Seb, you can find him on Instagram: @seb.alex and FaceBook: @sebalexactivism His website is here: https://www.sebalex.org and his YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/sebalex And be sure to download a copy of Seb’s FREE ebook, When Animals and Logic Meet. It is available here: https://www.sebalex.org/ebook Episode Resources: Dominion (YouTube)OkjaWhat the HealthMeet your MeatSlaughterhouse WorkersThank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription. Music credit: Scott Holmes.

Duration:01:17:57

The nutrition we wish we learned in medical school with Dr. Klaper

7/22/2020
Today we are honoured to bring you Dr. Michael Klaper. Dr. Klaper is a strong proponent of utilizing a whole food, plant-based diet and balanced lifestyle to help patients achieve optimal health and truly heal disease instead of just treating the symptoms. He is passionate about educating health care professionals, physicians, and especially medical students. Dr. Klaper helped form the Moving Medicine Forward initiative and in what he considers the most important work of his career, he now lectures at medical schools teaching students how to use plant-predominant nutrition and lifestyle to heal their patients. In this episode we cover: Moving Medicine ForwardIf you would like to connect with Dr. Klaper, you can find him on FaceBook: @michaelklapermd and Instagram: @doctorklaper His website is here: https://www.doctorklaper.com and YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRelOFC3i5aJBobazfaonA Episode Resources: plantbaseddoctors.orgorhttps://plantbaseddocs.comPlant-Based TelehealthMoving Medicine ForwardTrue Health InitiativeTrueNorth Health CenterWhat I Wish I Learned About Nutrition in Medical SchoolThe Most Powerful Strategy for Healing People and the PlanetMaster Class in Plant-based Clinical NutritionThank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription. Music credit: Scott Holmes.

Duration:01:37:44

Being fiber fueled and optimizing your gut microbiome with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

7/17/2020
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (aka Dr. B) joins us today for an information packed conversation all about gut health, the gut microbiome, and why fibre is so important! After following the research and using plant-based nutrition to turn his own health around, he started sharing this knowledge with his patients and with the world. Dr. B truly practices medicine based on cutting edge, evidence-based research to help his patients not just treat the symptoms of their conditions, but get to the root underlying cause and fix it for good. In this episode we cover: Fiber FueledIf you would like to connect with Dr. B, you can find him on Instagram: @theguthealthmd and his website is here: https://theplantfedgut.com You can register for his upcoming course here: https://the-plant-fed-life.teachable.com/p/sales-page Finally, be sure to pick up a copy of his new book, Fiber Fueled, available wherever books sold! Episode Resources: Diet Rapidly and Reproducibly Alters the Human Gut MicrobiomeAmerican Gut: an Open Platform for Citizen Science Microbiome ResearchCultured gut microbiota from twins discordant for obesity modulate adiposity and metabolic phenotypes in miceThank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to The Plant Prescription Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. If you enjoy our material and are listening through Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review as this will help more people discover this podcast. We would love to hear from you guys on what you thought of the episode and what you'd like to hear in the future so please connect with us on Instagram. IG: Muzammil: @dr.plantbased, Cass: @plant_fueled. Facebook: @theplantprescription. Music credit: Scott Holmes.

Duration:01:46:10