Whether or not you're a meat-eater, we all eat plants and can benefit from learning about these earth-grown nutrients. Naturopath Bianca Sheedy joins Mark for an enticing episode about plant-based nutrition. There is no shaming here; only a wealth of knowledge to teach us the benefits of adding more plant-based food to our diet. Tune in and discover new ways to thrive in your well being.
In this episode, you'll learn:
-What plant-based means and look closely at the ways we all fall under the spectrum of plant-based eating.
-The effects of your diet on your physical and mental health, along with simple ways you can overcome problematic symptoms from a limited diet (including iron and vitamin b12 deficiencies).
-Simple knowledge you can take to the supermarket to better understand the plant-based product you're regularly purchasing, such as soy and plant-based milk.
Post Training Smoothie Recipe Directions:
Place in blender: 20 grams plant-based protein powder, 1 cup coconut water, 1 banana, 1 cup berries, 1 teaspoon raw cacao powder, 1 teaspoon of maple syrup Blend for 1 minute. Serve and enjoy! Tip: for a smoothie bowl consistency use frozen fruit and add ice cubes!
-Before eating your food, sit down and take ten deep breaths to activate the digestive processes.
-Choose one new food every week to introduce into your diet to build up the variety in your gut microbiome.
-Aim to have 5-6 servings of vegetables per day and two servings of fruit per day to help reduce your risk of chronic disease.
Our favourite quotable moments:
"By eating a whole food plant-based diet and avoiding processed food, you are helping to reduce your risk of chronic disease." - Bianca Sheedy
Resources:
Nutrient Reference Values
Email: info@biancasheedy.com
Bianca's Website
Bondi Health and Wellness Website
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