Sersie and Gigi unpack the main reasons why you can't out exercise a bad diet. What you eat plays a vital role in weight loss and overall health. Go to https://healthyformypurpose.com to connect with Sersie and Gigi.

Sersie and Gigi unpack the main reasons why you can't out exercise a bad diet. What you eat plays a vital role in weight loss and overall health. Go to <a href="https://healthyformypurpose.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://healthyformypurpose.com</a> to connect with Sersie and Gigi.

Why You Can't Out Exercise a Bad Diet

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Amanda Adkins to talk about her personal career and health journey, and how she turned her passion for lifestyle medicine to help Black women lose weight and lower high blood pressure.Dr. Amanda Adkins, MD, is a double board-certified Internal Medicine &amp; Lifestyle Medicine Physician, and health coach/owner of Enlightenment Health and Wealth. She has a deep passion for ensuring that everyone has a chance at a healthy and happy life. Her most recent focus has been to help women who are overweight prevent and possibly reverse chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.  Both through her medical and personal experience, she knows how our lifestyle can lead to remarkable changes in our health and our ability to fulfill God's will for our lives. YouTube channel https://bit.ly/DrAmandaAdkinsYouTubeChannelFacebook  www.facebook.com/DrAmandaAdkinsInstagram www.instagram.com/DrAmandaAdkinsWebsite www.dramandamd.com Get recipes for heart health and weight loss here: https://danielsplate.com

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Amanda Adkins to talk about her personal career and health journey, and how she turned her passion for lifestyle medicine to help Black women lose weight and lower high blood pressure. Dr. Amanda Adkins, MD, is a double board-certified Internal Medicine &amp; Lifestyle Medicine Physician, and health coach/owner of Enlightenment Health and Wealth. She has a deep passion for ensuring that everyone has a chance at a healthy and happy life. Her most recent focus has been to help women who are overweight prevent and possibly reverse chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.  Both through her medical and personal experience, she knows how our lifestyle can lead to remarkable changes in our health and our ability to fulfill God's will for our lives.  YouTube channel <a href="https://bit.ly/DrAmandaAdkinsYouTubeChannel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/DrAmandaAdkinsYouTubeChannel</a> Facebook  <a href="http://www.facebook.com/DrAmandaAdkins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/DrAmandaAdkins</a> Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/DrAmandaAdkins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/DrAmandaAdkins</a> Website <a href="http://www.dramandamd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dramandamd.com</a>  Get recipes for heart health and weight loss here: <a href="https://danielsplate.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://danielsplate.com</a>

Weight Loss and Lowering High Blood Pressure with Dr. Amanda Adkins

Gigi unpacks the keys to mastering the skill of eating healthy. In this episode, Gigi speaks to the common limiting belief around having to "like" the taste in order to eat it. She provides practical tips to help you prioritize eating for nourishment over taste.

Why I Eat Things I Don't Like

In this episode Sersie spills all the tea on why she hates exercising. She provides insight to those who struggle with starting or maintaining an exercise routine.

Why I Hate to Exercise! 

Leigh Ettinger

Dr. Leigh Ettinger, the plant-strong pediatrician, is a repeat guest on the podcast. Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Leigh—also known as Doctor Herbivore—and have a candid conversation about getting children at different life stages to get on board with plant-based. We also talk about the controversial new obesity drugs on the market and what you can do to learn more about nourishing your children on a plant-based nutrition plan.Learn more about Dr. Leigh and his invaluable programs: https://doctorherbivore.com/Check out our first podcast with Dr. Leigh here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyformypurpose/episodes/The-Truth-Behind-Childhood-Obesity-with-Dr--Leigh-Ettinger-e1e51gg/a-a7cl4u8

Dr. Leigh Ettinger, the plant-strong pediatrician, is a repeat guest on the podcast. Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Leigh—also known as Doctor Herbivore—and have a candid conversation about getting children at different life stages to get on board with plant-based. We also talk about the controversial new obesity drugs on the market and what you can do to learn more about nourishing your children on a plant-based nutrition plan. Learn more about Dr. Leigh and his invaluable programs: <a href="https://doctorherbivore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://doctorherbivore.com/</a> Check out our first podcast with Dr. Leigh here: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyformypurpose/episodes/The-Truth-Behind-Childhood-Obesity-with-Dr--Leigh-Ettinger-e1e51gg/a-a7cl4u8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyformypurpose/episodes/The-Truth-Behind-Childhood-Obesity-with-Dr--Leigh-Ettinger-e1e51gg/a-a7cl4u8</a>

Getting Your Kids On-Board with Plant-Based with Dr. Leigh Ettinger

Gigi and Sersie have a candid conversation about alcohol and what it does to your body. They use science and scripture to unpack why you should quit alcohol. They also get personal and share their personal journey and views about alcohol.Study about moderate drinking World Health Organization's article about no alcohol consumption is safe.Healthy mocktails on Daniel's Plate: https://danielsplate.com/?s=Mocktails+Blog article about why you should quit alcohol: https://www.healthyformypurpose.com/blog/why-you-should-quit-alcohol

Gigi and Sersie have a candid conversation about alcohol and what it does to your body. They use science and scripture to unpack why you should quit alcohol. They also get personal and share their personal journey and views about alcohol. Study about moderate drinking World Health Organization's article about no alcohol consumption is safe. Healthy mocktails on Daniel's Plate: <a href="https://danielsplate.com/?s=Mocktails+" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://danielsplate.com/?s=Mocktails+</a> Blog article about why you should quit alcohol: <a href="https://www.healthyformypurpose.com/blog/why-you-should-quit-alcohol" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.healthyformypurpose.com/blog/why-you-should-quit-alcohol</a>

Why You Should Quit Alcohol

Judy Brangman

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Judy Brangman about finding purpose. Dr. Judy Brangman, MD, DipABLM, is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician. Dr. Judy obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine residency at East Carolina University/Vidant Hospital. She holds a Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. Dr. Judy has been plant based for over 8 years. She is a frequently sought after speaker on plant based nutrition and lifestyle medicine and has spoken at conferences, churches, and community events. Dr. Judy is an active member of various professional organizations including the Plant Based Prevention of Disease Non-Profit, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and American College of Physicians. Dr. Judy is the owner/CEO of Newell Health, a lifestyle medicine company that helps busy professional women develop healthier eating habits and thrive. Dr. Judy has helped countless individuals lose weight, reverse type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. Dr. Judy believes that in order to fully live the life you were intended to live on this earth, you need to be in optimum health (physically, mentally, and spiritually). Dr. Judy is originally from Bermuda and currently resides in Raleigh, NC. You can connect with Dr. Judy on social media @theplantbasedmd or online www.theplantbasedmd.com Join meal prep class here: https://www.healthyformypurpose.com/offers/qWLSWkTD/checkout

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Judy Brangman about finding purpose. Dr. Judy Brangman, MD, DipABLM, is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician. Dr. Judy obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine residency at East Carolina University/Vidant Hospital. She holds a Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. Dr. Judy has been plant based for over 8 years. She is a frequently sought after speaker on plant based nutrition and lifestyle medicine and has spoken at conferences, churches, and community events. Dr. Judy is an active member of various professional organizations including the Plant Based Prevention of Disease Non-Profit, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and American College of Physicians.  Dr. Judy is the owner/CEO of Newell Health, a lifestyle medicine company that helps busy professional women develop healthier eating habits and thrive. Dr. Judy has helped countless individuals lose weight, reverse type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. Dr. Judy believes that in order to fully live the life you were intended to live on this earth, you need to be in optimum health (physically, mentally, and spiritually). Dr. Judy is originally from Bermuda and currently resides in Raleigh, NC. You can connect with Dr. Judy on social media @theplantbasedmd or online <a href="http://www.theplantbasedmd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theplantbasedmd.com</a> Join meal prep class here: <a href="https://www.healthyformypurpose.com/offers/qWLSWkTD/checkout" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.healthyformypurpose.com/offers/qWLSWkTD/checkout</a>

Finding Purpose with Dr. Judy Brangman

In the episode Sersie talks about the importance of seeing your path to wellness as your birthright rather than a burden. Sersie talks about the power of finding joy on your health journey to help you stay the course long term.

Finding Joy On Your Health Journey 

Major life events and triggers often trip us up as we are working towards improving our health and making change to our long-standing eating habits. But the trick is to not let the enemy in and to rely on God during these difficult times. Gigi gets personal with how the enemy became a squatter in her life and how God got her through it, and what she gained. This episode will inspire you to keep God at the center of your health journey.

Don't Let The Enemy Be A Squatter In your Life

Steven Furtick

Sersie and Gigi have a candid conversation about an excerpt from a sermon given by Steven Furtick. He has words for someone who "eats clean," claiming that this person eats clean, but thinks crap, so they live long but hate their life. While Steven Furtick is one of their favorite online pastors, they don't mince words about what they think about this specific topic. Gigi and Sersie are fired up as they expose the misconceptions in the church about taking care of our bodies. They inspire the listener to aspire to live a joyful and healthy life both spiritually and physically. Sources: "Handwritten comments in the medical examiner report say that Dr. Atkins had a history of "MI," meaning myocardial infarction, the medical term for heart attack, as well as "CHF" (congestive heart failure) and "HTN" (hypertension)." [Source: McLaughlin, Katy, and Ron Winslow. "Report Details Dr. Atkins's Health Problems." The Wall Street Journal, February 10, 2004. https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB107637899384525268.]The World Health Organization - processed meat is a class 1 carcinogen https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/cancer-carcinogenicity-of-the-consumption-of-red-meat-and-processed-meat

Sersie and Gigi have a candid conversation about an excerpt from a sermon given by Steven Furtick. He has words for someone who "eats clean," claiming that this person eats clean, but thinks crap, so they live long but hate their life. While Steven Furtick is one of their favorite online pastors, they don't mince words about what they think about this specific topic. Gigi and Sersie are fired up as they expose the misconceptions in the church about taking care of our bodies. They inspire the listener to aspire to live a joyful and healthy life both spiritually and physically. Sources: "Handwritten comments in the medical examiner report say that Dr. Atkins had a history of "MI," meaning myocardial infarction, the medical term for heart attack, as well as "CHF" (congestive heart failure) and "HTN" (hypertension)." [Source: McLaughlin, Katy, and Ron Winslow. "Report Details Dr. Atkins's Health Problems." The Wall Street Journal, February 10, 2004. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB107637899384525268" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB107637899384525268</a>.] The World Health Organization - processed meat is a class 1 carcinogen <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/cancer-carcinogenicity-of-the-consumption-of-red-meat-and-processed-meat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/cancer-carcinogenicity-of-the-consumption-of-red-meat-and-processed-meat</a>

How Steven Furtick Got This One Wrong

This is the official podcast for Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living. The Healthy for My Purpose Podcast sets the bar high, very high. In fact, we go right to the top, to the Big Man himself. After all, He designed you for divine health. This podcast will help you connect being healthy to your purpose. And to guide you to your best health, is the dynamic faith-based duo of Sersie Blue and Gigi Carter; health coach and licensed nutritionist. These women are on a mission to level-up the health of everyone within the sound of their voices!

You really are what you eat! When I follow the faithful vegan advice and recommendations I experience the best health and enjoy the benefits of all my medical issues subside.

Excellent Nutrition Advice

A truly excellent platform for empowering people to enrich their lives with sustainable foods, and grounded in faith. Thank you Sersie Blue, for making a difference in my weekly life!

Eat Your Best Life by Sersie Blue

Healthy For My Purpose

Pastor Keenan West

Pastor Keenan West was born in Wilmington, Delaware but raised in Washington, D.C. He is currently the pastor of the South Nashville Seventh-day Adventist Church in Antioch, Tn. He has been married for almost 17 years to the lovely Jeneen West and they have three beautiful children.  Pastor West graduated from Southern Adventist University with a Bachelors in Theology and a minor in Biblical Languages. He also received his Masters in Pastoral Studies from Oakwood University. Pastor West has a passion for ministry and loves seeing people come into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. In this episode Pastor West explains why healthy living should be preached from the pulpit and encouraged as a lifestyle to those in the church. He talks about his transition to a plant based diet and how he integrates healthy living into in messages. He talks about the connection between stewardship of health and living out God's purpose. Pastor West shows biblical reference to support a diet rich in whole foods.  This episode will inspire you to see your fork as a ministry and a spiritual practice.

Why the Church Needs to Teach and Preach Healthy Living: A riveting conversation with Pastor Keenan West

Debra Williams is a full time medical missionary/lifestyle educator and health consultant. She has committed her life to teaching the health reform message around the world. Debra is presently completing her Doctorate in Naturopathy with the Institute of Original Medicine in Virginia, USA.  She is presently the health director for Life, Health &amp; Foods Ministries in Jamaica.  In this podcast she inspires listeners with a powerful testimony about her battle with cancer. She is a six year breast cancer survivor who decided to take a different path to recovery. She discusses why she refused chemo and radiation therapy and how she used God's 8 laws to health (nutrition, exercise, water, sunshine, temperance, air, rest, and trust in God) to recover from cancer. She discusses her journey with adopting a plant based diet and how that saved her life. She also talks about how she left her fulltime job as a banker to become a champion advocate for health and wellness. We also learn about the amazing work she is doing by empowering people around the world to overcome the diseases they are facing. Debra provides consultation to those seeking to reform their health. She can be contacted at debra.williams2007@gmail.com or (876) 378-0053. She has written several books which can be purchased on her website.  www.LHFMinistries.org

Debra Williams is a full time medical missionary/lifestyle educator and health consultant. She has committed her life to teaching the health reform message around the world. Debra is presently completing her Doctorate in Naturopathy with the Institute of Original Medicine in Virginia, USA.  She is presently the health director for Life, Health &amp; Foods Ministries in Jamaica.  In this podcast she inspires listeners with a powerful testimony about her battle with cancer. She is a six year breast cancer survivor who decided to take a different path to recovery. She discusses why she refused chemo and radiation therapy and how she used God's 8 laws to health (nutrition, exercise, water, sunshine, temperance, air, rest, and trust in God) to recover from cancer. She discusses her journey with adopting a plant based diet and how that saved her life. She also talks about how she left her fulltime job as a banker to become a champion advocate for health and wellness. We also learn about the amazing work she is doing by empowering people around the world to overcome the diseases they are facing. Debra provides consultation to those seeking to reform their health. She can be contacted at debra.williams2007@gmail.com or (876) 378-0053. She has written several books which can be purchased on her website.  <a href="http://www.LHFMinistries.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.LHFMinistries.org</a>

Thriving After Cancer & 8 Laws to Health and Wellness

In this episode we get R.E.A.L. about our health! This episode outlines four ways to take charge of your health and to stay the course long term. READY or Not, EAT with the END in mind, ANTICIPATE challenges &amp; LOVE yourself enough to take care of your health! Podcast mentioned is On the Path with Cheryl Nembhard episode 10 interview with Andrea Boweya.

Getting R.E.A.L. about your health: Four tools to get you started on your health journey. 

In this episode I discuss why I started this new chapter Eat Your Best Life. I delve deep into my personal story and how it inspired me to pivot  and place more emphasis on managing, preventing and reversing chronic health through spiritual lens.

Why I started the podcast Eat Your Best LIfe

Nicolo Massa

Nicolo Massa is known as the Plant-Based Preacher and is fully committed to helping people transform their lives through their faith and their food. Nicolo is a businessman, motivational speaker, author and activist.  In this episode Nicolo Massa aka The Plant Based Preacher walks you through his journey to wellness. He talks about how he found physical, mental and spiritual peace by letting go and letting God. In the episode he describes how he became plant based and reversed his chronic health conditions. He connects what we eat, think and behave to our overall wellness. He is riveting, passionate  and compelling with his message of healing both physically and spiritually. He tells an inspiring story about his journey to becoming the plant based preacher. He also gives practical steps to the listeners on how they can live fully by communing with God and eating electric foods.  His story is inspiring and will motivate you to reach higher in every area of your life. He also talks about his new book Plant Pusher.  Nicolo Massa believes that we all have God-given gifts that will make way for us when we fully tap into them. Eat Your Best Life picnic basket:  Greens/avocados, God,  Website: https://www.vgnexpress.com Facebbook: https://www.facebook.com/plantbasedpreacher/ IG: @plantbasedpreacher

Nicolo Massa is known as the Plant-Based Preacher and is fully committed to helping people transform their lives through their faith and their food. Nicolo is a businessman, motivational speaker, author and activist.  In this episode Nicolo Massa aka The Plant Based Preacher walks you through his journey to wellness. He talks about how he found physical, mental and spiritual peace by letting go and letting God. In the episode he describes how he became plant based and reversed his chronic health conditions. He connects what we eat, think and behave to our overall wellness. He is riveting, passionate  and compelling with his message of healing both physically and spiritually. He tells an inspiring story about his journey to becoming the plant based preacher. He also gives practical steps to the listeners on how they can live fully by communing with God and eating electric foods.  His story is inspiring and will motivate you to reach higher in every area of your life. He also talks about his new book Plant Pusher.  Nicolo Massa believes that we all have God-given gifts that will make way for us when we fully tap into them.  Eat Your Best Life picnic basket:  Greens/avocados, God,   Website: <a href="https://www.vgnexpress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vgnexpress.com</a>  Facebbook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/plantbasedpreacher/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/plantbasedpreacher/</a>  IG: @plantbasedpreacher

How to Find your Path to Wellness; A Heart Felt Conversation with Nicolo Massa The Plant Based Preacher

Dr. Judy Brangman, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician who is dedicated to helping others live healthier and better. She is an advocate for a whole food plant based diet and enjoys teaching individuals and groups how to incorporate more plant based foods into their diet. Dr. Judy makes eating healthy and living well seem easy through her natural gift of making the scientific/medical concepts palatable for her patients.  She is the founder and owner of Newell Health, a boutique lifestyle medicine practice, Dr. Judy helps individuals to make effective lifestyle changes that can prevent and reverse chronic diseases. She is mindful of medication interactions and aims to help her patients to minimize their medication dependence as much as possible. Her patients love that she is caring, approachable, understanding, and open to natural modalities including alternative medicine, integrative medicine, and herbal medicine. In this episode Dr. Judy talks about her journey to becoming The Plant Based MD. She discusses in detail the power of a plant based diet to reverse, manage and prevent chronic disease. She also talks about the link between chronic disease and the current pandemic.  Dr. Judy gives the audience practical steps to transition to a plant based diet without the stress.  She also outlines principles for healthy living and strategies to overcome roadblocks to reaching your health goals.  Dr. Judy stresses the devastating consequences that poor health can have from a physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual standpoint, and goes into important role that prevention plays in our health. In this episode you will be challenged and inspired to eat your best life. Picnic basket to eat your best life:  Bible, Sneakers, Green leafy vegetableWebsite: https://theplantbasedmd.comBook Dr. Judy: https://mynewellhealth.comIG: @theplantbasedmdFacebook: The Plant Based MD

Dr. Judy Brangman, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician who is dedicated to helping others live healthier and better. She is an advocate for a whole food plant based diet and enjoys teaching individuals and groups how to incorporate more plant based foods into their diet. Dr. Judy makes eating healthy and living well seem easy through her natural gift of making the scientific/medical concepts palatable for her patients.  She is the founder and owner of Newell Health, a boutique lifestyle medicine practice, Dr. Judy helps individuals to make effective lifestyle changes that can prevent and reverse chronic diseases. She is mindful of medication interactions and aims to help her patients to minimize their medication dependence as much as possible. Her patients love that she is caring, approachable, understanding, and open to natural modalities including alternative medicine, integrative medicine, and herbal medicine. In this episode Dr. Judy talks about her journey to becoming The Plant Based MD. She discusses in detail the power of a plant based diet to reverse, manage and prevent chronic disease. She also talks about the link between chronic disease and the current pandemic.  Dr. Judy gives the audience practical steps to transition to a plant based diet without the stress.  She also outlines principles for healthy living and strategies to overcome roadblocks to reaching your health goals.  Dr. Judy stresses the devastating consequences that poor health can have from a physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual standpoint, and goes into important role that prevention plays in our health. In this episode you will be challenged and inspired to eat your best life.  Picnic basket to eat your best life:  Bible, Sneakers, Green leafy vegetable Website: <a href="https://theplantbasedmd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theplantbasedmd.com</a> Book Dr. Judy: <a href="https://mynewellhealth.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mynewellhealth.com</a> IG: @theplantbasedmd Facebook: The Plant Based MD

Food as Medicine: A conversation with Dr. Judy Brangman The Plant Based MD

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INTRODUCING EAT YOUR BEST LIFE PODCAST

In this episode we have a vibrant and sobering conversation with Maria Jose Hummel. Maria Jose Hummel is the founder of  Health For Today, Eat Like An Adventist and The Original Diet. She is  a nutritionist, health educator, author and international speaker.  She  has been teaching nutrition, health, disease prevention and plant-based cooking for many years  and is passionate about helping others take charge of their health. She has appeared on numerous cooking shows and has authored a popular plant-based cookbook entitled Health, Healing and Longevity. She has completed her MA degree in public health and has completed the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Program with the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at eCornell, and is a diplomat of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine as a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional. She is also currently working on a Doctorate in Naturopathic medicine with an emphasis on nutrition and natural remedies.In the episode she opens about  her daughters  diagnosis with Crohn's disease at the age of nine and how that  motivated her to make radical changes in their diet and lifestyle habits. Maria talks about the fact that most of the diseases that affect our society today are a direct result of our lifestyle. She also talks about the 8 laws to build our immune system during this pandemic and why we should eat like an Adventist. She also talks about the connection between the meat industry and the pandemic we are facing today. Maria will inspire you to Eat Your Best Life especially during the times we are facing today. Website: https://www.healthfortoday.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatlikeanadventist/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoriginaldiet/IG: https://www.instagram.com/wfpb_mjhummel/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8o5hGv0mQVNyu_5ysHlIcw  (Health For Today)Natural Remedies to Prevent Viral Infections Booklet: https://www.healthfortoday.net/coronavirus-infoPicnic basket to Eat Your Best Life: Delicious whole food plant based diet,  lifestyle habits, share the good news.

In this episode we have a vibrant and sobering conversation with Maria Jose Hummel. Maria Jose Hummel is the founder of  Health For Today, Eat Like An Adventist and The Original Diet. She is  a nutritionist, health educator, author and international speaker.  She  has been teaching nutrition, health, disease prevention and plant-based cooking for many years  and is passionate about helping others take charge of their health. She has appeared on numerous cooking shows and has authored a popular plant-based cookbook entitled Health, Healing and Longevity. She has completed her MA degree in public health and has completed the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Program with the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at eCornell, and is a diplomat of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine as a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional. She is also currently working on a Doctorate in Naturopathic medicine with an emphasis on nutrition and natural remedies. In the episode she opens about  her daughters  diagnosis with Crohn's disease at the age of nine and how that  motivated her to make radical changes in their diet and lifestyle habits. Maria talks about the fact that most of the diseases that affect our society today are a direct result of our lifestyle. She also talks about the 8 laws to build our immune system during this pandemic and why we should eat like an Adventist. She also talks about the connection between the meat industry and the pandemic we are facing today. Maria will inspire you to Eat Your Best Life especially during the times we are facing today.  Website: <a href="https://www.healthfortoday.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.healthfortoday.net/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/eatlikeanadventist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/eatlikeanadventist/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theoriginaldiet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/theoriginaldiet/</a> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wfpb_mjhummel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wfpb_mjhummel/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8o5hGv0mQVNyu_5ysHlIcw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8o5hGv0mQVNyu_5ysHlIcw</a>  (Health For Today) Natural Remedies to Prevent Viral Infections Booklet: <a href="https://www.healthfortoday.net/coronavirus-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.healthfortoday.net/coronavirus-info</a> Picnic basket to Eat Your Best Life: Delicious whole food plant based diet,  lifestyle habits, share the good news.

Why you Should Eat Like An Adventist & Strategies to Build your Immune System During a Pandemic with Maria Jose Hummel

Eric Taylor

This episode is an informative conversation with Dr. Eric Taylor on the benefits of practicing a vegan diet. Dr. Eric Taylor debunks common myths surrounding veganism by illustrating where to get essential nutrients like protein, calcium, iron and healthy fats when eating a plant based diet. He explains the dangers of B12 deficiency and gives easy tips on how to ensure that B12 is a part of your vegan diet. He also discusses practical ways to transition to a vegan diet. Dr. Eric Taylor gives some exciting facts on how practicing a vegan diet can help prevent, slow down the progression and in some cases reverse certain chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes. On a quest to be clear minded and physically fit Dr. Eric Taylor describes his personal vegan journey and how he transitioned from a vegetarian diet to a vegan diet at the age of fourteen. In a riveting account he also talks about how being vegan contributed to his speedy recovery after facing a life threatening car accident twelve years ago. With compassion and wisdom Dr. Eric Taylor opens up about his faith and how it inspired him to live a plant based lifestyle long-term.Dr. Eric Taylor is a graduate of The Medical College of Wisconsin and has been practicing Family Medicine for the past 14 years. His passion is whole body care, focusing on healthy lifestyle practices. He and his wife reside in St. Mary’s, Georgia.Plant based nutrition discussed in interview. For a more extensive list on vegan nutrition visit www.peta.org.Calcium: dark leafy greens, broccoli, kale, almonds, collard greens, soy beans, white beans and tofu.Protein: lentils, beans, tofu, peasIron: spinach, nuts, collard greens, lentils, kidney beans, kaleFats: nuts and seedsB12: nutritional yeast, fortified soy milk and oral supplement

This episode is an informative conversation with Dr. Eric Taylor on the benefits of practicing a vegan diet. Dr. Eric Taylor debunks common myths surrounding veganism by illustrating where to get essential nutrients like protein, calcium, iron and healthy fats when eating a plant based diet. He explains the dangers of B12 deficiency and gives easy tips on how to ensure that B12 is a part of your vegan diet. He also discusses practical ways to transition to a vegan diet. Dr. Eric Taylor gives some exciting facts on how practicing a vegan diet can help prevent, slow down the progression and in some cases reverse certain chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes. On a quest to be clear minded and physically fit Dr. Eric Taylor describes his personal vegan journey and how he transitioned from a vegetarian diet to a vegan diet at the age of fourteen. In a riveting account he also talks about how being vegan contributed to his speedy recovery after facing a life threatening car accident twelve years ago. With compassion and wisdom Dr. Eric Taylor opens up about his faith and how it inspired him to live a plant based lifestyle long-term. Dr. Eric Taylor is a graduate of The Medical College of Wisconsin and has been practicing Family Medicine for the past 14 years. His passion is whole body care, focusing on healthy lifestyle practices. He and his wife reside in St. Mary’s, Georgia. Plant based nutrition discussed in interview. For a more extensive list on vegan nutrition visit <a href="http://www.peta.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.peta.org</a>. Calcium: dark leafy greens, broccoli, kale, almonds, collard greens, soy beans, white beans and tofu. Protein: lentils, beans, tofu, peas Iron: spinach, nuts, collard greens, lentils, kidney beans, kale Fats: nuts and seeds B12: nutritional yeast, fortified soy milk and oral supplement

WHERE'S THE BEEF? INTERVIEW WITH DR. ERIC TAYLOR, MD

Josiah Davis

How do you go from struggling to thriving in your health? Erna Josiah-Davis walks you through the tiny steps that are needed to accomplish big results concerning your health. She is the founder of From Health To Best Life; a health coaching business that supports others achieve their health goals. She shares her personal diabetes scare and how that motivated her to take action and change her lifestyle. She also shares how  that experience birthed a compassion to help others facing the same struggle.  She talks everything nutrition and the importance of developing healthy habits and mastering mindset. Books mentioned: Eat Your Best Life by Dr. Joel Fuhrman and The Slight Edge by Jeffn OlsonIG: @fromhealthtobestlifeFacebook free health and wellness group: Food for Soul-From Health To Best LifeErna's top TOOLS  to put in your picnic basket on theErna's top tools/items  to add to your picnic basket on the journey to EAT YOUR BEST LIFE:  Eat lots of veggies, cut down on salt, sugar and oil and don't forget a blender. Erna's top 3 foods/dishes in the plant kingdom: Hummus, oatmeal and salads.

How do you go from struggling to thriving in your health? Erna Josiah-Davis walks you through the tiny steps that are needed to accomplish big results concerning your health. She is the founder of From Health To Best Life; a health coaching business that supports others achieve their health goals. She shares her personal diabetes scare and how that motivated her to take action and change her lifestyle. She also shares how  that experience birthed a compassion to help others facing the same struggle.  She talks everything nutrition and the importance of developing healthy habits and mastering mindset.  Books mentioned: Eat Your Best Life by Dr. Joel Fuhrman and The Slight Edge by Jeffn Olson IG: @fromhealthtobestlife Facebook free health and wellness group: Food for Soul-From Health To Best Life Erna's top TOOLS  to put in your picnic basket on the Erna's top tools/items  to add to your picnic basket on the journey to EAT YOUR BEST LIFE:  Eat lots of veggies, cut down on salt, sugar and oil and don't forget a blender.  Erna's top 3 foods/dishes in the plant kingdom: Hummus, oatmeal and salads.

Tiny Steps Towards Big Results; A Conversation with Erna Josiah Davis

Alissa Nash

This episode is a riveting round table discussion on health and the black community.  Alissa Nash is a published author and founder of ThatIsWhatIDo.com, a strategic marketing firm for small business owners.  Gigi Carter  is a nutritionist, author, and helps people and organizations develop actions plans to achieve sustainable wellness.  She is also the author of a children's book entitled The Spinach in My Teeth and The Plant Based Workplace. In this episode we talk about Covid- 19 as it relates to the health disparities in the black community. We talk about ways to promote change from a policy and personal responsibility perspective. We talk about different strategies to improve the health outcomes in the black community. We dive deep into the power of food and lifestyle choices and the impact adopting a plant based diet can have. This episode is though provoking, stimulating and builds awareness around health and food disparities in the black community.  This episode will empower you to take charge of your health and find solutions to help others.ThatIsWhatIDo.com https://mytrueself.com https://mytrueself.com/2019/12/21/how-government-food-policy-keeps-america-sick-and-fat/ https://mytrueself.com/2018/05/09/keeping-people-sick-a-sustainable-business-model/

This episode is a riveting round table discussion on health and the black community.  Alissa Nash is a published author and founder of <a href="http://ThatIsWhatIDo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThatIsWhatIDo.com</a>, a strategic marketing firm for small business owners.  Gigi Carter  is a nutritionist, author, and helps people and organizations develop actions plans to achieve sustainable wellness.  She is also the author of a children's book entitled The Spinach in My Teeth and The Plant Based Workplace. In this episode we talk about Covid- 19 as it relates to the health disparities in the black community. We talk about ways to promote change from a policy and personal responsibility perspective. We talk about different strategies to improve the health outcomes in the black community. We dive deep into the power of food and lifestyle choices and the impact adopting a plant based diet can have. This episode is though provoking, stimulating and builds awareness around health and food disparities in the black community.  This episode will empower you to take charge of your health and find solutions to help others. <a href="http://ThatIsWhatIDo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThatIsWhatIDo.com</a> <a href="https://mytrueself.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mytrueself.com</a> <a href="https://mytrueself.com/2019/12/21/how-government-food-policy-keeps-america-sick-and-fat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mytrueself.com/2019/12/21/how-government-food-policy-keeps-america-sick-and-fat/</a> <a href="https://mytrueself.com/2018/05/09/keeping-people-sick-a-sustainable-business-model/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mytrueself.com/2018/05/09/keeping-people-sick-a-sustainable-business-model/</a>

Why Living Healthy is the New Normal for the Black Community: Alissa Nash & Gigi Carter

In this episode we talk about making a  connection between  saying Grace and improving your health.  By asking yourself questions like what is it I am eating?  Where did my food come from? How did it get to my plate? What was the cost? Most importantly is what I am eating bringing glory to God? raises our consciousness and spiritual responsibility and in return can improve our health. I talk about the importance of pausing, being still and eating without distractions . By eating healthfully as a daily routine,  implies that you are practicing  "unspoken Grace" and is aware that food is a gift from God.  Aligning food and faith equips the listener to say Grace that honors God and His laws of health. You will be inspired to practice saying  Grace from a new perspective that will empower you to make healthy changes to your diet. Book referenced: Michael Pollen "The Omnivores Dilemma"

In this episode we talk about making a  connection between  saying Grace and improving your health.  By asking yourself questions like what is it I am eating?  Where did my food come from? How did it get to my plate? What was the cost? Most importantly is what I am eating bringing glory to God? raises our consciousness and spiritual responsibility and in return can improve our health. I talk about the importance of pausing, being still and eating without distractions . By eating healthfully as a daily routine,  implies that you are practicing  "unspoken Grace" and is aware that food is a gift from God.  Aligning food and faith equips the listener to say Grace that honors God and His laws of health. You will be inspired to practice saying  Grace from a new perspective that will empower you to make healthy changes to your diet.  Book referenced: Michael Pollen "The Omnivores Dilemma"

How Saying GRACE can Improve your Health!

n this episode we talk with Monica the Vegan Chick about her health journey and how she adopted a plant based diet. She talks about her reasons behind going vegan and how it has inspired her to not only change her own life but others as well as a certified health coach. She opens about loosing over a 100 pounds and she is talks about health issues that she had since she was a youth. She also talks about her catering business and her passion behind vegan food.

Health is a Journey: A talk with Monica the Vegan Chick

Eric Taylor is a board certified family physician who emphasizes whole body health. He currently works and resides in Palestine, Texas. In this live interview with Dr. Eric Taylor we dive deep into the essential principals that are needed to prevent, manage or reverse your chronic health condition. Dr. Taylor talks about the importance of diet, rest, fresh air, spirituality and movement. He shares a personal story of how living healthfully &amp; meditated on God's word saved his life and his career.  He shares practical steps anyone can put into practice right now. His gentle and caring approach will make change not only palatable but desirable.  This episode will motivate you to make changes in your health.

How to Prevent, Manage and Reverse Chronic Disease: A LIVE conversation with Dr. Eric Taylor

Melissa Webster

Melissa Webster, certified health coach, plant-based food instructor and certified personal trainer, passionately helps people transition to a plant-based diet with easy, step-by-step wellness strategies that work. As a chronic illness overcomer and mother of 2, she relates to thousands who desire a lifestyle that empowers their God-given purpose.In this episode Melissa Webster walks us through her personal battle with chronic illness and how she cracked the code by adopting a whole food plant based diet.  She gives tips and tools on how to transition to a plant based diet as a newbie. She also lets us into her kitchen/pantry and shares must have items needed to thrive in this lifestyle. She uses her personal experience to guide you through getting your family on board to this new lifestyle.  She  opens up about the power of choosing your health and the impact that has on fulfilling your destiny. She challenges the audience to tap into their spirituality as a means of strength to accomplish their health goals. Top 3  plant foods: Green smoothie (Kale, berries, seeds, banana, avocado, and nut milk), sliced apples with nut butter and Salad 3 Tools for the picnic basket of health to eat your best life: Accountability, Vision Board of your "WHY", lots of greens.Website: https://choosingmyhealth.com (free gift for plant based newbies on website)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmhsocialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmhsocial

Melissa Webster, certified health coach, plant-based food instructor and certified personal trainer, passionately helps people transition to a plant-based diet with easy, step-by-step wellness strategies that work. As a chronic illness overcomer and mother of 2, she relates to thousands who desire a lifestyle that empowers their God-given purpose. In this episode Melissa Webster walks us through her personal battle with chronic illness and how she cracked the code by adopting a whole food plant based diet.  She gives tips and tools on how to transition to a plant based diet as a newbie. She also lets us into her kitchen/pantry and shares must have items needed to thrive in this lifestyle. She uses her personal experience to guide you through getting your family on board to this new lifestyle.  She  opens up about the power of choosing your health and the impact that has on fulfilling your destiny. She challenges the audience to tap into their spirituality as a means of strength to accomplish their health goals.  Top 3  plant foods: Green smoothie (Kale, berries, seeds, banana, avocado, and nut milk), sliced apples with nut butter and Salad  3 Tools for the picnic basket of health to eat your best life: Accountability, Vision Board of your "WHY", lots of greens. Website: <a href="https://choosingmyhealth.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://choosingmyhealth.com</a> (free gift for plant based newbies on website) Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cmhsocial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/cmhsocial</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cmhsocial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cmhsocial</a>

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