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My Wife The DietitianHigh Protein Pasta vs Regular - Is It Worth It - Nutrition Nuggets 140"Should I eat high protein pasta?"Great question from a listener! These pastas are different than regular durum wheat pasta. Rob and Sandra compare nutritional considerations, taste, texture and other aspects of these newly emerging pasta products on the market.Episodes mentioned include:Ep 122. Health Benefits of Resistant Starch https://youtu.be/6S8TcEP3Xwk?si=hwcS04L8UQTcJgt0Ep 140. Easy Ways to Add More Fibre in your Diet https://youtu.be/3ywLwGcrMU8?si=lpis3B1f3u6BeaXgNutrition Nuggets 118. Fibre and Protein Lunch I...
2025-10-1623 min
Health & LongevityHNL 2025-10-03 Cooking Vegan - Vesanto MelinaToday on Health and Longevity, Dr. Westerdahl's featured guest is Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D., Registered Dietitian, and Plant-Based Nutrition and Cookbook Author. Vesanto Melina, discusses vegan nutrition and her new book, Cooking Vegan. She gives practical tips and suggestions in vegan meal preparation.Want to live longer and feel better? Then don’t miss Health and Longevity. This popular lifestyle program is hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl and dedicated to providing you with the latest cutting edge information about nutrition, health, and lifestyle medicine.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our ra...
2025-10-0328 min
The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference PodcastThe Environmental Impact of Dietary ChoicesVesanto Melina, R.D., explores how your dietary choices significantly impact the environment. Understand the connection between food production, resource use, climate change, and how adopting sustainable eating habits can help protect the planet. #SustainableEating #EnvironmentalImpact #EcoFriendlyDiet
2025-10-011h 54My Wife The DietitianEp 189. Why You Need to Eat LentilsLentils.....a staple throughout the Middle East, central Asia, East India and the Mediterranean. These tiny, dried, lens-shaped seeds are a valuable source of plant-based protein, fibre and a multitude of important minerals and vitamins. They have been long utilized as an alternative to meat, and are easier to prepare than other beans and legumes. They have healthful benefits and are a wonderful dietary addition to your weekly menu to help prevent chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and metabolic syndrome.Tune in to hear all Sandra and Rob talk about lentils and how...
2025-08-1932 minMy Wife The DietitianEp 183. Fertility and Plant Based DietsToday's episode stems from a question from a client.Amanda (name changed for anonymity) states "I have been vegan for a few years, and would like to get pregnant, are there any nutritional considerations or nutrients of concern to think about?After practicing as a dietitian for almost 3 decades, I have seen many different clients and scenarios in varying stages of life. I have seen people, who avoid all animal products have a more difficult time getting their critical nutrients to help with fertility. That goes for both sides of the equation with the sperm...
2025-07-0827 min
Plant Based BriefingThe Secret To Success? These Athletes Choose Plant-Based DietsThe Secret To Success? These Athletes Choose Plant-Based Diets “Despite widespread belief that a plant-based diet isn’t compatible with peak physical performance, numerous high-profile athletes have proven otherwise, showing that a diet rich in plant-based protein and fibre can help you to thrive and excel in the sporting world, regardless of your chosen field. Here are just a few examples to inspire you!” Written by Emily Styrka at ProVeg.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbasednutrition #plantbasedathlete #veganathlete #athleticperformance #djokovic #Lewishamilton ======================== Top 15 Plant Based Food Podcasts I’m ple...
2025-05-1906 min
No-Bullsh!t VeganEnvironmental benefits of plant-based agriculture with agrologist Cory DavisAgrologist Cory Davis joins me to unpack the environmental toll of animal agriculture—and the enormous potential of plant-based food systems to reduce emissions, reclaim land, and restore ecosystems. Cory brings a systems-level perspective that blends science, ethics, and practical solutions. He also does some serious myth-busting about "sustainable" local meat and "regenerative grazing". Whether you're a climate advocate or curious about food's environmental impact, this episode will challenge what you thought you knew about sustainable eating. Cory is a licensed professional agrologist with over 10 years of experience in natural resource and environmental management. He is a co...
2025-04-1554 min
No-Bullsh!t VeganNBSV 193: How much protein do you really need? A deep dive with Vesanto MelinaRegistered dietitian and award-winning author Vesanto Melina returns to dive deep into all things vegan protein. With decades of experience in plant-based nutrition, Vesanto shares insights from her latest book, Plant-Powered Protein, debunking common myths about protein intake and addressing how different populations—from strength trainers to older adults—can optimize their nutrition. We discuss how protein needs change with age, why plant-based athletes may need to tweak their intake, and how the science behind protein recommendations has evolved. Plus, Vesanto shares her thoughts on the growing mainstream acceptance of plant-based diets, how restaurants and food industries are...
2025-03-1854 min
The Vegan Menopause PodcastBecoming Vegan, Protein for Menopause, and How to Live to be 100 - Interview with Vesanto Melina Registered Dietitian Vesanto Melina is the co-author of internationally acclaimed books on plant-based nutrition, including Becoming Vegan, which is used as a textbook around the world, The Kick Diabetes Cookbook, and Plant-Powered Protein. Her work has been translated into 10 languages. She has taught at the University of British Columbia and Bastyr University, received prestigious awards for her contributions to dietetics, and is the lead author of the Acacemy of Nutrition and Dietetics' latest Position Paper on Vegetarian Diets. As an internationally renowned speaker, Vesanto has shared her expertise in 14 countries, and today, she's bringing that knowledge to yo...
2025-02-0952 min
Healthy Teen Life104: From Global Warming to Cancer: The Impact of Animal-Based Foods with Vesanto MelinaClimate change, and the noticeable environmental shifts we’re experiencing like rising temperatures, wild fires, and melting glacier ice, is a hot topic. We’re all concerned and seeking solutions. While the popular targets for reducing any further impact are the gasoline & fossil fuel industries, it will take a long time to shift our dependency and potentially at additional cost due to the energy sources that replace them. They’re not infallible either.
But there is another solution that can impact more quickly, and in a pretty significant way. It's animal-based foods. Sadly, this solution isn’t being co...
2024-10-0236 min
Main Street VeganVictoria's Favorites - The Surprising Truth About Protein & Vegans with Brenda Davis, RDPlease enjoy this re-broadcast of one of Victoria Moran’s favorite episodesBrenda Davis, RD, the "godmother of vegan dietitians", according to VegNews magazine, dishes on protein and guess what?––Some of us do need more than we thought. She shares about protein needs, who may be coming up short (kids, pregnant and nursing moms, and older adults), and how to meet our needs as healthy, plant-based peeps. Brenda's latest book, coauthored with Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, and Cory Davis, P.Ag, is Plant Powered Protein: Nutrition Essentials and Dietary Guidelines for All Ages.Find her at www.brendadavisrd.com.Learn mo...
2024-09-1957 min
Plant Based Briefing763: 6 Reasons Athletes Should Opt for Plant Protein Over Animal Protein by Brenda Davis, RD; Vesanto Melina, RD; and Cory Davis, P.Ag at ForksOverKnives.com6 Reasons Athletes Should Opt for Plant Protein Over Animal Protein by Brenda Davis, RD; Vesanto Melina, RD; and Cory Davis, P.Ag at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/why-athletes-should-opt-for-plant-protein-over-animal-protein-for-performance/ Related Episodes: 723: All of These 13 Vegan Athletes Are at the Top of Their Game by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com 654: Vegan Athlete Fiona Oakes on Her Remarkable Journey from Orthopedic Surgery to World-Record Marathons by Karen Asp at ForksOverKnives.com 607: [Part 2] A Vegan Diet for Athletes and Sportspeople from ProVeg.com 6...
2024-03-2705 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowEverything you need to know about being plant based- Vesanto MelinaVesanto Melina, MS, Registered Dietitian, renowned as a sought-after speaker and personal consultant, is a luminary in the field of nutrition. As the lead author of the latest position paper on vegetarian diets for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, she's honored with the prestigious Ryley Jeffs Award from Dietitians of Canada. At 82, her vitality and zest for life are unmatched, evident in her prolific career as a best-selling author of 14 books. Remarkably, she embarked on a journey of love in her 60s, exemplifying that it's never too late for romance. This episode brims with the scientific underpinnings of...
2024-03-1555 min
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2024-01-2224 minMain Street VeganThe Surprising Truth About Protein & Vegans with Brenda Davis, RDBrenda Davis, RD, the "godmother of vegan dietitians", according to VegNews magazine, dishes on protein and guess what?––Some of us do need more than we thought. She shares about protein needs, who may be coming up short (kids, pregnant and nursing moms, and older adults), and how to meet our needs as healthy, plant-based peeps. Brenda's latest book, coauthored with Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, and Cory Davis, P.Ag, is Plant Powered Protein: Nutrition Essentials and Dietary Guidelines for All Ages.Find her at www.brendadavisrd.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-1157 min
I AM HUMAN291: Vesanto Melina on her evolution to veganism and how you can be an activist starting today (Veggie Doctor Radio)Vegan legend Vesanto Melina shares her journey to vegetarianism and, subsequently, veganism, her thoughts on the evolution of the vegan diet, and her tips on how we can become activists for plant-based diets.Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor. ...
2023-12-2456 minThe Raw Food Health Empowerment PodcastWorried About Getting Enough Protein? Here's the truthIn this episode, Samantha Salmon shares her personal journey with protein on a high raw vegan diet. She talks about common myths around protein and vegan diets, how much protein we really need, the best plant-based sources of protein, and how she tweaked her own diet to build more muscle. Samantha also reveals her own in-body scan results over 10 weeks as she changed her nutrition and exercise routine.
In This Episode:
- Debunking myths around protein and raw vegan diets
- Calculating how much protein you really need
- Leafy greens a...
2023-11-151h 19The Raw Food Health Empowerment PodcastThe Raw Truth: Achieving Health and Balance with Vesanto MelinaJoin Samantha Salmon for an insightful conversation with Vesanto Melina, a renowned Registered Dietitian and author. At 81 years old, Vesanto shares her expert insights on achieving a balanced raw and high-raw diet, the importance of protein and minerals, and how seniors can optimize their nutrition for health and longevity.
In This Episode:
- The benefits of a 75% raw diet and its impact on overall health.
- How to meet your protein and mineral needs with a high-raw diet.
- The unique nutritional requirements for seniors and Vesanto's personal health blueprint.
2023-11-1459 min
The Green LifeBecoming Raw with Brenda DavisIn this episode, I am interviewing amazing returning guest Brenda Davis, who shares her work on researching and learning more about raw diets and what is facts and what is fiction when it comes to eating raw foods! BIG THANKS TO Namawell, the Best cold press juicers on the planet with the revolutionary J2 and now C2 being the mist amazing Bulk juicing champion. To get your Nama juicer at a discount, use code CHANTAL10 for 10% off! This episode is brought to you by Dr Morse's Healing herbs, which I am an affiliate of , please fee...
2023-10-241h 14
Chop Chat ChewFran Costigan & Vesanto Melina - Protein Packed TreatsExplore the world of protein-enriched treats with Chef Fran Costigan and Registered Dietitian Vesanto Melina in an insightful discussion that strikes a harmonious balance between flavor, texture, and nutrition, without compromising your commitment to a healthier lifestyle.
Fran and Vesanto will discuss options for higher protein treats that satisfy.
Fran Costigan is internationally renowned as the authority on vegan desserts. Trained at the New York Restaurant School and Natural Gourmet Institute, Fran was a chef in both traditional and vegan pastry kitchens before moving into teaching over 20 years ago. A lifelong chocoholic and long time v...
2023-10-231h 07
Vegan PosseVP#48: Fasting Escape Success Story Shelley Watts! How Eating Only Plants All the Time (and Some Divine Intervention) Took Her from Fat and Sick to Medication-Free and TransformedShelley Watts, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a retired high school home economics teacher. Arrogant about what and how much she could eat, Shelley started gaining weight in her late 20s by overeating sugar, salt, and fatty foods. Over the years, she gained 65 pounds and developed multiple health issues, including type 2 diabetes. She knew things were bad. Despite a lifelong aversion to needles, she learned to prick herself to administer her diabetes meds. Finally, she prayed and made a decision to make real changes in how she ate. She did her homework, researching websites, books, and articles and listening to...
2023-10-201h 20
Paramount ObjectivityPlant Protein: Health, Diet, and EnvironmentVesanto Melina is a registered dietitian, and Cory Davis is an agrologist. Vesanto Melina and Cory Davis co-authored, together with Brenda Davis, the book Plant-Powered Protein. We discuss on how to integrate more plant protein into a diet to save human health and the environment. Visit plant-poweredprotein.com for more information about Vesanto Melina and Cory Davis.
2023-10-1849 min
Chat and Chew More PlantsEpisode 7 - Osteoporosis and Fractures, Bones, Calcium, and ProteinOctober 4, 2023, Episode 7Osteoporosis and Fractures, Bones and CalciumWorrying about the consequences of osteoporosis and fractures as you age? Listen to our 5-minute podcast and hear Brenda Davis, one of the leading registered dietitians in the world. She will tell us what research has revealed about osteoporosis and plant-based eaters. Brenda and Cory’s YouTube interview of question and answershttps://youtu.be/EkF1jBjYG2wVesanto Melina’s presentation on their new book, "Plant Powered Protein"https://youtu.be/gJLgPtny7CAOrde...
2023-10-0405 minMy Wife The DietitianNutrition Nuggets 32. High Protein Low Carb Snacks (20 options)When hungry and looking for a snack mid-morning or mid-afternoon, it's easy to head to the vending machine or the bakery and grab a convenient pre-packaged snack, such as pretzels, chips, Twinkies or donuts. Snack time can be an opportunity to offer your body some goodness in the way of nutrition and taste, and a way to keep you fueled until the next meal.
Today, Rob and Sandra discuss 20 options for high protein, low carb snacks to include in your day. We have grouped them into "Plant-based", "Dairy-based" and "Meat-based" to offer listeners some easy foods to...
2023-09-2121 minMy Wife The DietitianEp 90. Top 10 CondimentsToday's episode was created around a great listener question. She asked what the healthiest option is when it comes to ketchup, as her pre-teen daughter drowns her food in ketchup.
We look at the nutritional qualities of ketchup but also address the question from a 'feeding relationship' perspective as well.
We'll also delve into the ten most popular condiments and discuss each of their nutritional merits.
Other podcast episodes mentioned in this discussion are:
Ep 2 Pre-teen vegetarian
Ep 13 Strategies for Picky Eaters
Ep 71 Cooking Tips for Desperate...
2023-09-1931 minThe Raw Food Health Empowerment PodcastRaw Foods & Regularity: Ensuring Smooth Bowel MovementsStruggling with constipation and irregular bowel movements? Tune in to this week's podcast episode to discover how filling your diet with raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds can get your digestion back on track. Learn why these raw plant foods provide the essential ingredients - water, fiber and nutrients - to support smooth, regular bowel function. You’ll get simple tips to transition to more raw foods in your daily meals and snacks so you can achieve consistent, comfortable elimination.
Helpful Resources:
Fasting Made Easy in 7 Steps: Strategies for Reducing Stress, Improving Sle...
2023-09-1526 minThe Raw Food Health Empowerment PodcastDigestion 101: How Raw Foods Impact the GutDive into the profound gut-brain connection with this episode on Digestion 101. I reveal how a living-food diet revolutionizes our gut microflora, fostering beneficial bacteria that influence our thoughts, moods, and cravings. Understand the mental health implications of your food choices, and why a shift to raw veganism can initially unsettle your digestive system. Discover how raw plant foods, bursting with nutrients, can be your gut's best friend. Remember: A nourished gut promises a healthier mind and body. Tune in to uncover the astonishing impact of your gut beyond just digestion!
Helpful Resources:
Fasting Made Easy i...
2023-09-0825 minMy Wife The DietitianEp 85. Plant Powered Protein with author, Vesanto Melina, RDAfter following Vesanto's career for over thirty years, Sandra is thrilled to interview one of the first experts on plant based eating before it was even popular.
Vesanto, and co author dietitian Brenda Davis, have written 14 books, which are published in 10 different languages. Their first book "Becoming Vegetarian" was released in 1993.
Their 2016 release, "Becoming Vegan" is used as an educational resource and text book in some countries due to it's comprehensive nature, including research and evidence, and in depth look at plant-based eating.
Plus, each book is sprinkled with practical strategies, such as...
2023-08-1554 min
The Whole Health CureUnraveling the Protein Puzzle with Vesanto Melina, MS, RDVesanto Melina, MS, RD, is a sought-after speaker at health conferences worldwide. A consultant for individuals as well as the government of British Columbia, she is the lead author of the last position paper on vegetarian diets for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Also, Vesanto received the prestigious Ryley-Jeffs Memorial Award from Dietitians of Canada. She resides in Vancouver, Canada, with her partner, Cam. Links:Order Vesanto's latest book, Plant-Powered Protein: Nutrition Essentials and Dietary Guidelines for All Ages, hereConnect with Vesanto at her website, nutrispeak.comL...
2023-07-2036 minThe Green LifePlant Powered Protein for everyone with Brenda Davis and Vesanto MelinaEpisode NotesIn today's episode Brenda Davis is back, this time with co-author Vesanto Melina, to discuss the nutritional details and truth around plant based protein! If you have been asked or yourself asked the question: "here do you get you protein?" before, this interview will clarify it all for you! We dive into why plant based protein is more than adequate, how to get enough and also, how to do it at different stages of our lives! This episode is brought to you by Nama Well :www.namawell.com and if you want to sa...
2023-07-181h 25The Green LifeThe positive impact of plant protein on our planet with Brenda and Cory DavisIn today's episode I have the pleasure of having a wonderful guest back on the show, Brenda Davis, together with her son Cory; who will be sharing much needed education about the impact of animal farming on our environment! The reality is grim, but there is such a lovely silver lining: opting for PLANT POWERED PROTEIN, which is also the title of Brenda' s newest book with her co-authors Vesanto Melina and Cory Davis. This episode is brought to you by Nama Well :www.namawell.com and if you want to save 10% on the J2, you can u...
2023-07-111h 27
Switch4Good237 - Protein! Plants! Power! with Brenda Davis and Vesanto MelinaIf you are vegan or vegetarian, at some point, someone, somewhere, has probably asked you how you get enough protein. It's a common misconception that a plant-based diet is deficient in protein. However, in their new book, Plant-Powered Protein: Nutrition Essentials and Dietary Guidelines for All Ages, our guests today, dietitians Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina, debunk the myth that you can't get quality protein without eating animals. The book provides an abundance of evidence for why plant protein is, in fact, the superior choice. This is their 7th book together and their 20th in total, many of them...
2023-07-051h 11
Here All Day | Sports Performance & Sports MedicineFuel: All you’ll ever need to know about plant protein with Brenda Davis, RD | Addressing protein needs, myths, and recommendations for vegan athletesSend us a textThis conversation is with Brenda Davis, RD. She is one of the world’s leading plant-based pioneers and has been promoting plant-based diets since making the transition herself in 1989. Brenda has been a featured speaker at medical, nutrition, and dietetic conferences in over 20 countries on 5 continents. She has authored or co-authored 13 books and today our conversation focuses around her most recent book, Plant-Powered Protein, which she co-authored with Vesanto Melina and her son, Cory Davis. We discuss: The surprising increase in protein needs for seniors Protein guidelines for specific types of at...
2023-06-281h 13
PLANTSTRONG PodcastEp. 199: Vesanto Melina MS, RD and Cory Davis MBA, P.Ag - The Muscle Behind Plant-Powered ProteinWe joke today that there are three things that plant-based eaters must face – death, taxes, and the dreaded question, “Where Do You Get Your Protein?!” Well, today, we tackle the ever-popular topic of protein with two of the authors of a recent book, Plant Powered Protein. Vesanto Melina and Cory Davis dispel the myths and misconceptions about plant-based protein - and - (and this is the part we love) make the science understandable and digestible. Let’s put to rest that you can’t get enough protein at various stages of life including pregnancy...
2023-06-011h 18
I AM HUMAN256: Protein from plants, is it enough? with Brenda Davis, RD (Veggie Doctor Radio)In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, we learned from prolific plant-based dietitian and author, Brenda Davis, about the advantages of plant protein, and how to ensure that we are getting enough at various stages of life. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Thank you TriMed EHR for sponsoring this episode! Request a demo today: https://landing.trimedtech.com/requestdemo Disclaimer: The information on this blog, websit...
2023-05-281h 08
The Allsorts PodcastAll about plant-based protein with Vesanto Melina RDAre plant proteins really incomplete? Can your body actually tell the difference between amino acids from plants and amino acids from animals? If you are at all curious about whether you can get optimal protein on a plant-based diet - or if you’ve ever heard that plant protein is incomplete - this week’s episode of The Allsorts Podcast is a must listen (or watch)!
There is a strong trend on social media right now that is trying to position plant-based protein as somehow inferior to animal protein which is showing up in a number of form...
2023-05-021h 04
My Wife The DietitianEp 47. Protein Pop QuizSandra throws Rob a curve ball this week, with a protein pop quiz :)
A few of the questions asked include:
What is protein and why do we need it?
Are we getting enough protein in our diet?
Is the source of protein more important than the quantity?
See how Rob does on this quiz and test yourself with some of the important questions about protein!
Resources include:
Tim Cassettari - "Elevating Plant Proteins: How and Why?" Dietitian Connection.com
David Si...
2022-11-2243 min
Choose You NowVesanto Melina: Choosing to Age GracefullyVesanto Melina is a registered dietitian and the co-author of many go-to books on plant-based nutrition, including Becoming Vegan and The Kick Diabetes Cookbook. She has not only taught nutrition at both Seattle’s Bastyr University and at the University of British Columbia, but she’s also a government consultant AND an internationally known speaker. Listen to how this wonderfully smart and soulful woman chooses to age gracefully on her OWN terms.
Website: https://nutrispeak.ca/
Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your...
2022-04-1025 min
Plant-Based and HealthyVegetarian diplomacy, cohousing and co-creating community - with guest Vesanto Melina, RDIn Episode #3 I interviewed Vesanto Melina, RD and discussed her experience in trailblazing plant-based diets in the world of dietetics, battling the dairy industry, “vegetarian diplomacy”, and so much more!In this conversation we chat about:- The dairy industry's retaliation to suggesting plant alternatives for milk. - Vegetarian diplomacy and tips for eating out with non-plant-based friends. - Sharing meals and co-creating a plant-based community. - Her experience with cohousing. - Client success stories...
2022-01-2939 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessOvercoming Grumpiness and Hypoglycemia with Vesanto MelinaIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Vesanto Melina about how to adjust your diet if you are living with hypoglycemia or often get the case of being hangry! We begin by looking into this 78 year old dietician’s run in with the dairy industry and how to get enough calcium and vitamin D without the dairy products too. Then we move into managing low blood sugar levels and talk about lots of ways to make small changes to meals to stay satiated longer. You’ll love the tips you get here for children and adults and...
2021-01-1246 min
Vegan Boss Radio#18 Vesanto Melina, Award-Winning Author & DieticianVesanto Melina, MS, RD is the lead author of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ current Position Paper on Vegetarian Diets. She is an internationally known speaker and co-author of award-winning books that are classics on plant-based nutrition, most with Brenda Davis, and now in 14 languages. Their most recent are The Kick Diabetes Cookbook and also Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition, written for dietitians, MDs, and other health professionals, with 620 pages and entirely referenced. Half as long is Becoming Vegan: Express Edition. Vesanto is a personal and government consultant and has taught nutrition at the University of British Columbia and at Seatt...
2020-01-251h 00
Überlieben PodcastWas ist gutes Essen? | Leben LiebenIn dieser Folge sprechen wir über das vielseitige und oft auch sehr persönliche Thema Ernährung und welche Rolle gesundes Essen für uns und unser Wohlbefinden spielt. Warum wir unsere Essensgewohnheiten überhaupt verändert haben, welche Ernährungsformen wir schon ausprobiert haben und was wir dabei cool fanden uns was weniger cool. Was für eine Beziehung wir zu unserer Nahrung haben und wie wir bei all den Meinungen und Möglichkeiten einen entspannten und vor allem eben gesunden Umgang damit gefunden haben.
Außerdem reden wir darüber, was unsere täglichen Konsumentscheidungen mit der Welt und den Menschen...
2019-01-1353 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessPlant-Based Paediatrics with Dr. Reshma Shah – PTP270In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Reshma Shah to talk about the most important thing in the world to many of us…children. WAIT! If you are not a parent or don’t plan to be, we know you’ll learn something that you can share with someone along the way, so please be sure to stick with us. We have been waiting a long time to have Dr. Shah say on our podcast that a plant-based diet can be and is a healthy option for our children. But, there is more to this...
2018-09-2542 min
Health & LongevityHealth & Longevity - Vesanto MelinaToday on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D., Registered Dietitian and Author of the new book "Cooking Vegan". Vesanto Melina, talks about vegan nutrition and gives practical tips and suggestions in vegan meal preparation.
2018-06-2228 minHealth & LongevityHealth & Longevity - Vesanto MelinaToday on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D., Registered Dietitian and Author of the new book "Cooking Vegan". Vesanto Melina, talks about vegan nutrition and gives practical tips and suggestions in vegan meal preparation.
2018-06-2228 min
No-Bullsh!t VeganVesanto Melina on how to improve your plant-based diet, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' position paper on vegan dietsRenowned vegan dietician Vesanto Melina discusses mistakes vegans make with their diets, why exactly vitamin B12 is important and what it does in our bodies, and the importance of including legumes in your diet (she even puts me on the spot and asks me a pop quiz question!) Vesanto is the lead author of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' position paper on vegetarian and vegan diets. We discuss the research that went into it, how it's evolved over the years, and its most recent addition.
2018-06-0546 minMain Street VeganAsk an R.D. With Vesanto Melina + Leilani Farm SanctuaryCall in with questions—or email them ahead of time to mainstreetvegan@unityonlineradio.com—for veteran dietitian Vesanto Melina, coauthor of books including Becoming Vegan and Becoming Raw. We open with a trip to Hawaii and the Leilani Farm Sanctuary via a chat with founder Laurelee Blanchard.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-02-1559 min
Preventative HealthOmega Fatty AcidsOmega Fatty Acids: This podcast involves a short summary of the Omega fatty acids and how to incorporate healthy Omega 3's into your diet on a regular basis. Resources: 1. The UltraMind Solution. Mark Hyman. Pg 771-772. 2. Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: http://www.pcrm.org/health/health-topics/essential-fatty-acids 3. Becoming Vegan: Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina. Pg 148-157. 2013. Summertown, Tennessee. Note:This information is general and may not apply to you or another person. If you have any concerns about your health or the health and wellbeing of a...
2018-02-0600 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessThe Paleo Debate with Brenda Davis R.D. – PTP210In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk about the Paleo debate with Brenda Davis, R.D. Everywhere you go you hear people talking about how they love their protein and they have to have their protein. Brenda breaks down the Paleo way from a more historical point of view. She walks us through how it is not a sustainable way of life from both a health and environmental standpoint. Want to know if all sugar and carbs being equal? Brenda will straighten you out and to keep it fair, we do discuss the negative consequences of be...
2017-08-0450 min
VegcastVEGCAST 80 - BECOMING RAWFor Vegcast 80 we check in with Vesanto Melina, one of the authors, with Brenda Davis, of Becoming Raw, a book sure to be the standard bearer for books on raw foods. Vesanto candidly explains the benefits and challenges of the raw lifestyle. There is a song from Philadelphia vegetarian EJ Simpson and a Science Fact about the problem of using animal tests as a basis for decisions about human drugs and illnesses.
2010-03-3100 minVegcastVEGCAST 34 - VESANTO MELINAOur 34th podcast brings you our third Twisted Thanksgiving. This time, in the face of the holiday of exceesive eating, we chat with dietician and author Vesanto Melina about food allergies and sensitivies that bedevil more and more vegetarians and vegans. Melina sorts fact from fiction and offers alternatives that can benefit everybody. We also have a Science Fact about meat and cancer, and a quick profile of Vegcast 34 Sponsor Temptation Vegan Ice Cream.
2007-11-2000 min