Best Rip Esselstyn Podcasts (2024)

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Plant-Based Afternoon Show: Vegan Woman Wins Croatian Weightlifting Championship, What is Flotation Therapy and Does it Work? 48:41

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Friday, April 19th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: Vegan woman wins Croatian National Weightlifting Championship, A-Rod loses 30 pounds after reducing red meat How Flotation Therapy May Help Your Mental Health () Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watch on or on Instagram ( and ), or watch on Twitter or Twitch! Follow , , and for…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: 8 Over- and Underrated Health Foods 53:06

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Thursday, April 18th. In this episode we talk about: What do we think about oil and wearing shoes indoors? Wheaties Protein ingredients list Weather report: EAT-LANCET diet decreases heart failure risk, General Mills will reduce dairy emissions by 40% by 2030 8 Most Overrated and Underrated Health Foods, Nutritionist Says (https://bestlifeonline.co…

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Ep. 245: Desiree Nielsen - Plant Magic in Every Bite: A Celebration of Plant-Based Cooking 1:37:27

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Do you believe in Magic? Well, you most certainly will after today’s episode with Desiree Nielsen, celebrating the upcoming release of her new book, Plant Magic, coming out April 23, 2024. This book busts the myth that a whole food plant-based diet is expensive, time consuming, restrictive, or boring. In fact, Desiree shares over 100 deeply flavour…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: 3 Mental Blocks that Stop People From Going Vegan 41:00

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Wednesday, April 17th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: Air protein factory launch, Yo Egg creates first vegan whole egg, new Wheaties Protein has 21-22g of protein Three Mental Blocks that Stop You from 'Going Vegan' — From a Psychologist () Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watch on or on Instagram ( and ), or watch on Twitter o…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: 15 Underrated Plant-Based Toppings for Veggie Burgers 46:33

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Tuesday, April 16th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: Heinz and Mattel partner for 'Barbiecue' sauce, raw food influencer arrested after death of one-month old son Vegan Woman Tricked Into Eating Meat By Boyfriend's Family, Makes Sure They Regret It ( 15 Underrated Plant-Based Toppings for Your Veggie Burger (https://www.tastingtable.…

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Plant-Based Afternoon Show: Study Finds Plant-Based Meats Less Healthy than Real Meat? 46:50

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Friday, April 12th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: Man completes run across Africa, Sokito moves away from kangaroo leather for soccer boots Are Walking Pads Worth It? Why I'm Never Leaving My Desk Treadmill ( Vegan Impossible Burgers Increase Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease ( Study Challenges Health Claims of Plant-Based Meat Su…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: What is 'Oatzempic' and Why Are People Drinking It? 46:48

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Thursday, April 11th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: France suspends ban on meaty names for plant-based products, Lunchables found to contain high levels of lead, cadmium, and sodium People are Drinking 'Oatzempic' to Lose Weight ( Why People Have Coca-Cola for Breakfast, and What Alt Dairy Can Learn () Tune in live every weekday at…

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Ep. 244: Secrets to Longevity: Exploring the Nutritarian Diet with Dr. Joel Fuhrman 1:31:57

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Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a pioneer in plant-based nutrition, discusses the power of nutrition in preventing diseases and promoting overall health. Since his first book in 1996, Dr. Joel Fuhrman has been teaching people how to Eat to Live with his Nutritarian approach to eating. Today, Rip and Dr. Fuhrman focus their conversation around his most recent boo…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Fruit that Isn't Vegan, Where Did It Go Wrong for Oat Milk? 47:16

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Wednesday, April 10th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: Customers stretching their meat budgets due to inflation, pantomime under fire for song that makes fun of vegans When Fruit Isn't Vegan ( Where Did It All Go So Wrong Oat Milk? () Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watch on or on Instagram ( and ), or watch on Twitter or Twitc…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Big Food Jumps on the Anti-Diet Movement 51:04

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Tuesday, April 9th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: Joey Carbstrong occupies slaughterhouse, scientists grow vegan leather shoe in lab As Obesity Rises, Big Food and Dietitians Push 'Anti-Diet' Advice () Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watch on or on Instagram ( and ), or watch on Twitter or Twitch! Follow , , and for more.…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: PlantYou's Carleigh Bodrug Co-hosts with Matt to Talk About Her New Book, 'Scrappy Cooking'! 38:18

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Thursday, April 4th. In this episode we talk about: Carleigh Bodrug co-hosts! Weather report: Travis Kelce tried a vegan diet but only lasted a week, PETA calls on retailers to boycott Thai coconut milk after monkey abuse investigation, Vow approved to sell lab-grown quail in Singapore Carleigh's new book, Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watc…

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Ep. 243: Dr. Michelle Loy - Using Art and Science to Heal Chronic Pain 1:10:15

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Dr. Michelle Loy is a nationally recognized physician with board certifications in Integrative Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Medical Acupuncture, and Pediatrics. In her practice, Dr. Loy focuses on the whole person and uses evidence-based therapies from both modern medicine and time-tested traditional modalities including plant-forward culinary nut…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: The 2024 Veggie Awards! 53:01

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Wednesday, April 3rd. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: Manslaughter trial for 'vegan' tiramisu death, congress members ask Biden for more plant-based options in federal facilities The Anxious Generation (https://jonathanhaidt.com/anxious-generation/) Is Social Media Really Behind an Epidemic of Mental Illness? ( The 2024 Veggie Award …

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Piers Morgan Hates New 'Christspiracy' Documentary 48:57

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Tuesday, April 2nd. In this episode we talk about: Matt goes to Disney World, Doug does a brick workout Weather report: New Beyond Crumbles, two new Oatly parnetships, are vegan scones 'woke'? 'Vegan food is expensive, if she wants it she can buy it herself' ( Piers Morgan Fumes at 'Offensive' Claims Jesus Christ Had a 'Plant-Based' Vegetarian Diet…

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Plant-Based Afternoon Show: The Best Fitness Gifts in 2024 53:59

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Friday, March 29th. In this episode we talk about: Isabelle's new Garmin, is too much data a bad thing? Weather report: Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years and might have a hard time staying vegan in prison, 95% of Starbucks shareholders vote to keep plant-milk upcharge, NotMayo in squeeze bottles is coming to grocery stores The Best Fitness Gifts in 2…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Avoid These 5 Poisonous P's, Says Longevity Expert Dr. Valter Longo 45:45

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Thursday, March 28th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: Vegan Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced today, Aldi denies rumors that its store-brand bacon is lab-grown To Live Past 100, Mangia a Lot Less ( Longevity Experts Says Avoid Eating the 'Poisonous 5 Ps' (https://bestlifeonline.com/poisonous-5-ps-news/) Tune in live every weekday at …

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Ep. 242: Plant-Based and Less Waste - Carleigh Bodrug's Adventures in Scrappy Cooking 1:26:17

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We all know that eating more plants is incredibly powerful not only our health, but the planet. A shocking 30 to 40 percent of the entire United States' food supply ends up in landfills, much of which stems from household waste. As you may have guessed, food waste is not a great thing for our environmental impact and, obviously, our wallets. That’s…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Meatable's Lab-Grown Pork Goes from Cell to Sausage in Just 4 Days 53:46

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Wednesday, March 27th. In this episode we talk about: Doug goes to the gym in the morning now Weather report: Meatable's lab-grown pork goes from cell to sausage in just 4 days, 'Oppenheimer' star goes vegan TikTok is Warning People Off of Oat Milk Because It's 'High-Glycemic' ( The Unlikely Health Benefits of Coffee (https://vegnews.com/vegan-heal…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Wait, Impossible Burgers Aren't Vegan!? 40:00

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Tuesday, March 26th. In this episode we talk about: Isabelle co-hosts show with her baby! Weather report: New Slutty Vegan location opens in NYC, "forever chemicals" found in 81% of American plastic sandwich bags Is the Impossible Burger Vegan? The Debate Explained ( Netflix Plant-Based Documentary Timeline (https://vegnews.com/vegan-news/netflix-d…

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Plant-Based Afternoon Show: Study Examines How Cannabis Affects Your Running Experience 47:05

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Friday, March 22nd. In this episode we talk about: Barkley Marathons in progress, Harvey Lewis drops Weather report: Nvidia partners with health company to make AI nurses, 'Dear Abby' question about vegan wife, Doordash experimenting with drones Study: Cannabis Can Make Workouts More Fun, But It's No Performance-Enhancer () Tune in live every weekd…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: The Most Innovative New Vegan Foods from Expo West 2024 38:43

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Thursday, March 21st. In this episode we talk about: Doug uses candles instead of lights after dark Weather report: Peet's Coffee puts adds vegan breakfast burrito to spring menu, new "sweet protein" approved by FDA The Most Innovative Plant-Based Foods from Expo West 2024 () Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watch on or on Instagram ( and ), o…

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Ep. 241: Neal Barnard, MD - These Are Your Power Foods for Lasting Weight Loss 1:01:50

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Sustainable weight loss is hard, which is why PLANTSTRONG is dedicated to helping others achieve optimal health and weight loss with the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet. We’re grateful to Dr. Neal Barnard and other pioneers for providing the research and evidence-based studies that validate our “food as medicine” approach to health. Today,…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Save $9,000 Per Year by Going Green? 54:42

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Wednesday, March 20th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: Ikea 'Plant Dogs' are only 70 cents, new meta-analysis links UPF to lots of bad health outcomes The Rise of Veganism In South Korea () I Saved $9,000 Last Year By Going Green. Here's How. () Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watch on or on Instagram ( and ), or watch on Twitt…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: New Research Says 16:8 Intermittent Fasting Comes with 91% Increase in Heart Disease Death 55:12

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Tuesday, March 19th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: Oatly partners with Barry's fitness centers, Meatly unveils world's first can of cat food from lab-grown chicken, research says intermittent fasting, Bezos Centers for Sustainable Protein announced Vegan Brands are Channeling Banksy with Radical, Political Marketing () Tune in live…

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Plant-Based Afternoon Show: Matt, Doug, and Isabelle on 7 Vegan St. Patrick's Day Recipes and More 39:09

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Thursday, March 14th. In this episode we talk about: Isabelle's goal 50-miler, is it easier to run a 50K and 50 miler in consecutive days or a 100-miler? Weather report: Spanish 'Semana Sin Carne' next week, Revo foods announces 3D-printed vegan octopus tentacles Harvard Doctor Says Animal Products are Essential for Mental Health — In Blow to Vegan…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Impossible Foods Rebrands to Red Packaging to Appeal to Meat-Eaters 47:46

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Thursday, March 14th. In this episode we talk about: Pi Day, memory tricks Weather report: Two new vegan mac 'n' cheese brands coming to Canada, Del Monte makes smaller pineapple to reduce waste With New Red Packaging, Impossible Foods is Leaning into the 'Carnivorous Cravability of Meat' ( 8 Ultra-Processed Foods that are Actually Good for You, Nu…

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Ep. 240: Linda Tyler - Your Guide for Reducing Chronic Inflammation 1:17:40

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Inflammation is certainly a buzz word these days, isn’t it? Every time you turn around, you’re reading about something that’s causing inflammation in your body. It’s a minefield of misinformation and here to help clear up some of that confusion is educator and author, Linda Tyler, who recently released the book, The Plant-Based Anti-Inflammatory Co…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Terrible Vegan Airline Meal, Woman Asks 'Am I the A-Hole' for Not Cooking Separate Vegan Meals 42:30

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Wednesday, March 13th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: 65% of Germans support lab-grown meat On Her Long-Haul Flight, This Woman Was Astounded to Discover her 'Vegan' Meal () Woman Asks 'Am I the A-Hole' for Not Accomodating Vegan Sister at Family Dinners ( Dairy is Worse than Coca-Cola, Says Leading Longevity Expert (https://plantba…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Matt Won't Praise Doug for His New Wellness Plan, Chipotle Founder's New Robot-Run Vegan Restaurant 44:34

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Tuesday, March 12th. In this episode we talk about: Doug's new wellness plan Weather report: 13-year old arrested at PETA protest of plant-milk upcharge, new Eat Differently ads Chipotle Creator's Vegan-Robot Kernel is 3 Awful Trends in One ( Inside the Chipotle Founder's New Robot-Powered Vegan Restaurant () Tune in live every weekday at 11am to w…

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No Meat Athlete Radio: Do Plant-Based Meats Have Any Role In a Healthy Diet? 42:23

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We all know plant meats aren't whole foods. But do they have any redeeming health value, or are they purely vegan junk food? Are they healthier than regular meat would be? How often should we eat them, and should we rely on them as a protein source? Co-hosts Matt Frazier and Isabelle Caputo dive into these questions and more in the big plant-based …

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How Much Protein Should You Eat to Add Muscle? 33:52

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For years, plant-based eaters have downplayed the importance of focusing on protein, claiming to get plenty without trying. But recently, as longevity researchers have highlighted the importance of lean muscle as we age, protein has become more deserving of our attention. Matt Tullman has managed to gain more than 15 pounds of muscle in the past si…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: New Daiya Ad Features Real Beef Cheeseburgers, Says It's "100% Plant-Based, Even if You're Not" 48:13

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Thursday, March 7th. In this episode we talk about: Matt still reading a book a week Weather report: Oatly launches oat yogurt in Germany, plant-based diet doesn't affect hip fracture risk, new plant-based options at Coors Field Vegan Nightmare: Plant-Based Daiya Brand Touts Real Beef Cheeseburgers in New Ad (https://www.adweek.com/creativity/vegan…

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Ep. 239: RAK Your Life with Dr. Rak Jotwani 1:16:48

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Dr. Rak Jotwani - aka Dr. RAK - is a lifestyle medicine physician who has the all-too familiar story…working long stressful hours in the hospital, eating the standard American diet, and managing crippling depression. It got to the point where he couldn’t be present for his own wife and kids because he just felt so tired and overwhelmed. Dr. Rak sha…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Oscar Mayer Plant-Based Hot Dogs and Sausages Coming, Vegan Doughnuts Scandal 45:03

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Wednesday, March 6th. In this episode we talk about: Is it better to sleep 6 hours straight or two 4-hour blocks? Weather report: Oscar Mayer to offer plant-based NotHotDogs and NotSausages, study finds Quorn lowers bad cholesterol when swapped for meat Baker's 'Vegan' Doughnuts Were Actually From Dunkin' Donuts, Grocer Says ( Fact, Fad, and Hyperb…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Are Vegetarians Being Squeezed Out? 48:27

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Tuesday, March 5th. In this episode we talk about: Doug's running update Weather report: Burger King Germany makes plant-based items cheaper than meat versions, GOOD Meat temporarily pauses production in Asia, Abbot's in southeastern US Publix stores, Tesco reports second wave of interest in plant-based items Vegan Wants to Sue Neighbour for Pollut…

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No Meat Athlete Radio: When Is a Big Goal Worth It (and When is It Not)? 51:21

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Most of us would agree that the way to get motivated to make small changes is to have a big vision... but is that big goal always worth the time and effort it'll take to get there? Whether it's running a race or learning a foreign language or a musical instrument, does the end goal itself have to be worth it, or is the process itself — the discipli…

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Do You Need a Digital Declutter? 3 Steps to Making it Happen 50:07

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It's easy to take for granted just how much we've allowed digital media to creep into our lives over the past two decades — to the point that we've lost much of what it used to mean to be human. Add to the constant dopamine hits we get from our screens the ones we get from our food and our drugs (even just caffeine), and soon enough, our entire day…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Oldest Living Americans' Diet Habits, Matt Thinks He'll Live to 250 44:50

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Thursday, February 29th. In this episode we talk about: Has ChatGPT been a disappointment? Weather report: SBF is still vegan despite terrible prison food, I'm a Vegan Who Worked at Trader Joe's Here are 8 High-Quality Items I Can't Believe I Found There (https://www.yahoo.com/news/im-vegan-used-trader-joes-165127385.html) 2nd Oldest Woman in U.S. …

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Ep. 238: Elizabeth Winings DNP, APRN - Mental Health Breakthroughs Through Nutrition and Community 1:14:29

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We know there's a connection between our mind, mood, and food, and our PLANTSTRONG retreats provide the perfect intersection of all three. Understanding and unpacking the power of this interlude is Dr. Elizabeth Winings' specialty. Dr. Winings is a board certified Family Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and a Diplomate of the American C…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: France Bans All Meaty-Sounding Names for Plant-Based Products 49:42

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Wednesday, February 28th. In this episode we talk about: Matt finally uses tofu skins Weather report: PETA will use geo-fencing to target Starbucks execs with anti-upcharge ad, Wendy's to implement surge pricing, people are mad at Kellogg's for suggesting we eat cereal for dinner, lab-grown coffee is coming Tune in live every weekday at 11am to wat…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Carnivore Diet King Admits Long-Term Risks are Unknown 50:57

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Tuesday, February 27th. In this episode we talk about: What prevents mainstreamers from considering plant-based diet? Weather report: 'I Could Never Go Vegan' Documetary, Breyer's launches ice cream with animal-free whey Health Warning Issued for Vegan Cheese as Government Urged to Act () The 'King' of Carnivore Diet Admits He Doesn't Know the Long…

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No Meat Athlete Radio: How to Eat Healthily When You Don't Have the Time 48:21

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In this episode the four of us discuss ways to eat healthy (and not just sort of healthy, but really healthy) when life gets so busy that just getting a meal on the table feels like a win. We also followup on Matt and Matt's previous episode's alcohol conversation, with Isabelle and Doug weighing in with two new takes on whether or not a small amou…

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Does Alcohol Have Any Place in a Healthy Lifestyle? 42:56

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In this episode of the Outlier Health Podcast, Matt Frazier and Matt Tullman dig into the controversial topic of alcohol. During the 1990's, red wine (consumed in moderate amounts) gained the reputation of being beneficial for heart health. But that research has largely been debunked, and in 2024, it's accepted by most people that alcohol of any ki…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Exercise & Diet Secrets from a Longevity Doctor 47:05

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Thursday, February 22nd. In this episode we talk about: Matt and Doug want new segment ideas for the show Weather report: Bill Gates invests in plant-based animal fat company, F1 driver Fernando Alonso goes plant-based and improves physical test results, Pokeworks adds vegan tuna, Matt and Doug are excited about cell-cultivated fish 63-Year-Old Lon…

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Ep. 237: To Supplement or Not. That is the Question with Matt Tullman 1:33:52

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We here at PLANTSTRONG get asked all of the time - What supplements should I take? How do I know if I’m deficient in something? Who do you recommend? We answer all of those questions and more today with Matt Tullman, founder and CEO of Complement. Matt and his team have taken a maniacal and lengthy pursuit to engineer the BEST supplements for plant…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Beyond Meat Announces New Healthier Ingredients, Healthy Plant-Based Diet Lessens Inflammation in Pro Soccer Players 43:52

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Wednesday, February 21st. In this episode we talk about: Matt's king oyster mushroom bacon Weather report: Healthier Beyond Meat announced, plant-based diet cuts sleep apnea risk by 19%, Meati lays off 13% of workforce A Plant-Based Diet and Its Relationship with Oxidative Biomarkers in Footballers () Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watch on …

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Plant-Based Morning Show: Is the 'Third Wave' of Vegan Cheese Upon Us? 52:00

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Tuesday, February 20th. In this episode we talk about: Doug tries kava on his weekend getaway Weather report: Smashburger adds jackfruit burger but bun isn't vegan, Korean vegan tour launches, BK includes Impossible Whopper in new app promo, new documentary Pignorant Could the 'Third Wave' of Vegan Cheese Move Flexitarians Off Dairy? () Culture War…

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No Meat Athlete Radio: The Least You Can Do to Avoid Getting Sick 45:44

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We talk about habits for long-term health and fitness all the time, but what about avoiding sickness in the short-term? As four busy parents, we've all got our own favorite techniques, some wackier than others. In this episode we mix science and pseudoscience and share everything we believe is important for keeping ourselves and our families health…

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Plant-Based Morning Show: The Media Says Veganism Is Dead, Are They Right? 49:52

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Thursday, February 15th. In this episode we talk about: Doug's solo getaway this weekend Weather report: Pamela Anderson doesn't wear makeup anymore and has acquired a skincare company, New Culture gets GRAS recognition from FDA for new precision-fermented casein, red packaging makes omnivores more likely to enjoy plant-based meat Kids Can Join the…

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Ep. 236: Brittany Jaroudi is Breaking the Cycle of Family Illness...And You Can Too 1:01:56

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Brittany Jaroudi battled weight and health issues for most of her childhood and, even as a young newlywed, suffered chest pains and panic attacks. Lab tests confirmed she was on a dangerous trajectory similar to her parents. Her Dad had had a triple bypass and her Mom battled cancer multiple times when Brittany was young. In 2016, after watching Fo…

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