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When I heard that the inventor of the glycemic index promoted a plant based diet I knew I had to meet Dr. Jenkins to get him on the podcast. What an honor to speak to him and share his story with you all. Dr. Jenkins is currently a professor in both the Departments of Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, a staff physician in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and the Director of the Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Center, St. Michael’s Hospital. He was educated at Oxford University, where he obtained his DM, DPhil and DSc. After further research at the British Medical Research Council’s Clinical Gastroenterology Unit, he returned to Oxford to a joint appointment in the Department of the Regius Professor of Medicine (Richard Doll) at the Radcliffe Infirmary and as a faculty member of the University Laboratory of Physiology. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London) and of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada. He has served on committees in Canada and the United States that have formulated nutritional guidelines for the treatment of diabetes and recommendations for fibre and macronutrient intake for the general population under the new joint United States-Canada DRI system (RDAs) of the National Academy of Sciences (Washington, DC). His research area is the use of diet in the prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia and diabetes. He has over 300 original publications on these and related topics. His team was the first to define and explore the concept of the glycemic index of foods and demonstrate the breadth of metabolic effects of viscous soluble fiber, including blood glucose and cholesterol lowering. His studies on combining cholesterol lowering food components (dietary portfolio) have been recognized as creating an effective dietary alternative to drug therapy (statins) for many people and was the only dietary approach referenced in the last Guidelines of the US National Cholesterol Education Program (ATP III) and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines. To make therapeutic diets more accessible, he has devoted much time to working with the food industry to develop products for the supermarket with specific health attributes and, for example, helped to initiate Loblaw’s ‘too good to be true’ and ‘Blue Menu’ line of products. He was awarded the W.O. Atwater Award of the USDA and the American Society of Nutrition for his studies on functional foods for the treatment of disease (2013) and the Order of Canada (OC) in 2013. He believes in the value of plant based diets, and that a major effort is required to mount large studies to determine the extent of their health benefits. He also believes that diets have to be environmentally sustainable. Please give us a 5 star rating wherever you listen to the interview. Thank you always for spending your time with us! If you need help with the plant based diet check http://healthyhumanrevolution.com where you will find everything you need to get started.

Dr. Bassem Youssef, dubbed the Jon Stewart of the Arab World, was the host of popular TV show AlBernameg – which was the first of its kind political satire show in the Middle East. Originally a 5-minute show on YouTube, AlBernameg became the first online to TV conversion in the Middle East and the most watched show across the region with 30 million viewers every week.   AlBernameg received wide acclaim around the world with coverage in some of the biggest media outlets, topping it off with Youssef’s appearance on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart twice in June 2012 and April 2013. Throughout its three seasons AlBernameg remained controversial through its humorous yet bold criticism of the ruling powers, which led to tens of lawsuits being filed against the show and its host. Youssef was even issued an arrest warrant in March 2013 and turned himself in the next day where he was questioned for five hours and released on bail. In recognition of his success, Youssef was named among the Time Magazine most influential list for 2013 – under the “Pioneers” category, was awarded the International Press Freedom Award by the CPJ, and was chosen by Foreign Policy magazine as one of the global thinkers during the same year.   He is also the star of an internationally renowned documentary by Sara Taksler titled “Tickling Giants” featuring Youssef’s story with AlBernameg. Youssef has recently released a book about his experience “Revolution for Dummies: Laughing Through the Arab Spring” where he gives different perspectives and insights on the Egyptian political scene through the Arab spring and after.   Youssef majored in cardiothoracic surgery, passed the United States Medical License Exam (USMLE) and is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS). Having practiced cardiothoracic surgery in Egypt for a period of 13 years, before moving into comedy and political satirism. If casting a questioning light on the ruling powers with humor and satire isn’t enough, Bassem has also launched Plant B TV. It is an excellent educational series of videos about the enormous value of a plant based diet. There is a 21 day challenge, recipes, expert interviews, and much more on this bilingual website. In my opinion, the best part is it highlights Bassem’s humor and energy to motivate change. What more could you ask for? You can find Bassem here. https://www.facebook.com/bassemyousseftv/ https://www.instagram.com/bassem/ https://www.plantb.tv https://twitter.com/Byoussef http://bassemyoussef.net I am so honored to share this interview with you. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did. Please don’t forget to give us a 5 star rating wherever you listen or watch this interview. We appreciate the support and if you want more help on the plant based diet check out our website at http://heatlhyhumanrevolution.com. The time for change is now! Thanks for listening!

I hope you enjoy this conversation with my friend, Dr. Columbus Batiste, all about heart health and much more! Columbus D. Batiste, MD, FACC, FSCAI is a board-certified Internist, Cardiologist, and Interventional Cardiologist. He is currently the Chief of Cardiology at Kaiser Permanente Riverside and Moreno Valley Medical Centers and the former co-director of the Kaiser Permanente Inland Empire Cardiac Catheterization Services. In 2011, Dr. Batiste led out in establishing the Integrative Cardiovascular Disease Program (based at Kaiser Permanente). The objective of this program is to prevent the onset and reoccurrence of cardiovascular disease focusing on lifestyle modification. Dr. Batiste is a strong advocate for a plant-based diet, exercise and stress reduction. He has been lecturing in the community over the past several years. Dr. Batiste, also known as “Healthy Heart Doc,” is a board-certified Internist, Cardiologist, and Interventional Cardiologist. Since graduating from Loma Linda University in 2004 and completion of his Interventional Cardiology Fellowship in 2006, Dr. Batiste has performed nearly 2000 coronary interventions and hundreds of pacemaker implantations. He has been recognized for his work by multiple organizations ranging from the medical center physician of the year (2010), Inland Empire Magazine Heart Hero (2010), Eagle Award for Excellence in Medicine (2013), to the Derrell Thomas Foundation Community Service Award recipient (2013). Dr. Batiste’s mission is to share information so that “each one can teach one” about the benefits of exercise and healthy eating and therefore; provide everyone with the opportunity to take control of their health. Through the Healthy Heart Doc page on Facebook, Dr. Batiste is dedicated not only to provide information but also to provide a community of support for people on the road to a healthy lifestyle and a healthy heart.

These stars need no introduction! Emily Deschanel and John Pierre grace the HHR podcast and talk about many intriguing things, from how she went vegan, to how they met, and what is like in Hollywood after having a baby. JP shares more information about Living With Harmony and how he whipped Emily into shape. Emily played the role of Dr. Temperance Brennan with David Boreanaz as FBI agent Seeley Booth on the Fox crime procedural comedy-drama Bones. For her performance, she received a 2006 Satellite Award nomination and a 2007 Teen Choice Award nomination. She has many other accolades and roles over a 25 year career to her credit as well. Emily is a committed supporter of animal rights causes. In September 2014, she joined the board of directors at Farm Sanctuary, and recently became the chairman of the board. https://www.farmsanctuary.org John Pierre or JP is a nutrition and fitness consultant who has devoted more than a quarter century to helping and improving the lives of others through his expertise in the areas of geriatrics, nutrition, fitness, women’s empowerment, green living, and cognitive retainment and improvement. While sometimes referred to as a “Trainer to the Stars” because he trains celebrities (including Emily), rock-stars, and Fortune 500 Executives, John has a wide range of clientele, including military personnel, hard-core athletes, and many people with diverse backgrounds and fitness levels. John Pierre is currently working on his lifelong dream of building a sanctuary and retreat center for homeless and neglected animals, and women and young girls who are recovering from abuse. Please click below to learn how to make John’s dream−Living With Harmony−a wonderful reality. http://www.livingwithharmony.org I hope you enjoy this rare opportunity to listen to a delightful conversation with two amazing individuals. As always we thank you for listening to the podcast and please subscribe wherever you listen and give a 5 star review! Need more help to transition to a plant based diet? We have you covered at http://healthyhumanrevolution.com

Nutrition researcher and New York Times bestselling author Neal Barnard, MD, demonstrates how foods affect our hormones—and our health—in his new book, Your Body in Balance. Dr. Barnard shares the science behind how common hormone-related conditions—like infertility, weight gain, menopausal symptoms, breast and prostate cancers, thyroid problems, and acne—can be affected by and improved by simple diet changes. Your Body in Balance is available starting Feb. 4, 2020. In Your Body in Balance, Dr. Barnard describes how food and hormones play a powerful role in: Fertility and menopause: Learn how foods affect the hormones that play a role in fertility, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, menstrual cramps, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Learn how a plant-based diet can help manage menopause and reduce symptoms, including hot flashes. Sex-hormone related cancers: Read the science behind how foods affect estrogen and testosterone levels and the roles they play in breast, prostate, and other forms of cancer. Balancing the thyroid: Read about the surprising effects of diet on hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Type 2 diabetes: Learn about how a healthy, plant-based diet can restore insulin function and help manage type 2 diabetes. Regulating metabolism: Learn how a plant-based diet can boost metabolic rate and affect how body fat is stored and burned. The book also gives readers practical tips and resources, including answers to frequently asked questions and 65 hormone-balancing recipes developed by Lindsay Nixon. Learn how to get your copy here. https://www.pcrm.org/yourbodyinbalance

What could possibly be the super power that everyone has? So powerful that it could literally change someone's life by helping them overcome anxiety, poor habits, etc. Did I pique your curiosity? Hum...I wonder if we are on to something? You will learn all about this superpower, how to harness and much more in the engaging and educational interview with Dr. Jud Brewer. Dr. Brewer has a MD/PhD and is a mindfulness expert and researcher. His 2016 Ted Talk was the 4th most watched in 2016 with over 10 million views. He is also and author of the book, “The Craving Mind” and created of three very helpful apps for smoking, anxiety and over eating. All of Dr. Brewer’s information and links can be found on his website here! http://drjud.com As always we are eager to help you reach your health goals at healthyhumanrevolution.com. We have a ton of free resources along with an opportunity for you to receive exclusive access to the HHR team including Dr. Marbas and Anthony Masiello our health coach in the Healthy Human Nation here www.healthyhumanrevolution.com/store/Br9VjFMj Please share this podcast with anyone you know who may benefit from Dr. Brewer’s insight! Thanks for listening.

Nature has a way of healing the soul, providing clarity and bringing peace to a troubled mind. Did you know there is a clinical specialty that uses plants and nature to heal? It is called horticultural therapy and it is absolutely incredible. In this interview I interview an expert in the field, Matthew J. Wichrowski, MSW HTR, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Senior Horticultural Therapist at Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health. He is also Editor-in-Chief of the American Horticultural Therapy Association’s Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture. I first learned about horticultural therapy and Matthew when I read the book, How to Make a Plant Love You, by Summer Rayne Oakes. (See my interview with her here. https://youtu.be/KFPgNrhhUoY ) I was amazed to learn how plants were helping people with debilitating depression and anxiety but it could also be used to help with stroke victims and much more. Such an intriguing area that many of us could put to work in our daily lives. I hope you find this interview as helpful and educational as I did. You can learn more about Matthew and horticultural therapy here. https://med.nyu.edu/faculty/matthew-j-wichrowski https://www.ahta.org As always thank you for listening. Please check out http://healthyhumanrevolution.com for more about how plants can improve your health!

Gene Baur has been hailed as “the conscience of the food movement” by Time magazine. For more than 25 years he has traveled extensively around the country, campaigning to raise awareness about the abuses of industrialized factory farming and our current food system. A pioneer in the field of undercover investigations, Gene has visited hundreds of farms, stockyards, and slaughterhouses documenting their deplorable conditions. His pictures and videos exposing factory farming cruelties have aired nationally and internationally, educating millions about the plight of modern farm animals. Gene has also testified in courts and before local, state, and federal legislative bodies, advocating for better conditions for farm animals. His most important achievements include winning the first-ever cruelty conviction at a U.S. stockyard and introducing the first U.S. laws to prohibit cruel farming confinement methods in Florida, Arizona, and California. His efforts have been covered by top news organizations, including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2008, Gene’s book, Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food, became a national bestseller. Gene, who began his activist career selling veggie hotdogs out of a VW van at Grateful Dead concerts to fund farm animal rescues, is currently Farm Sanctuary’s president. With shelters in New York and California, Farm Sanctuary provides rescue, refuge, and adoption for hundreds of farm animals each year, enabling visitors to connect with farm animals as emotional, intelligent individuals. Gene believes these animals stand as ambassadors for the billions on factory farms who have no voice, and he has dedicated his career to advocating on their behalf. Gene holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from California State University, Northridge, and a master’s degree in agricultural economics from Cornell University. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Don't forget to rate us where you listen and subscribe, more good interviews coming up!

Meet my friend, Peter Johnston, who is helping create a wave of change in Australia. I met Peter and his colleagues at the Plantrician Project a few years ago and have wanted to interview him about his work on the other side of the world and we finally made it happen! Peter is a thoughtful and passionate human being that I hope will inspire you to make a difference in your world! (Please forgive the occasional poor connection but I made sure to ask the question again. Next time we will need to do this in person!) Originally from Dunedin, New Zealand, Peter became exclusively plant-based in 1991 after reading John Robbins’ book Diet for a New America whilst employed in Montreal, Canada as a post-doctoral research fellow. He has developed and runs a workplace-based program known as The Wholefood Solution where staff receive intensive support to go whole food plant-based for three weeks – a first for Australia! Peter is an accredited practicing dietitian with a Masters degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, has a PhD in human genetics, an honours degree in Zoology and a BA in psychology. Peter is driven to achieve optimum health, both in himself and in others. He is a dedicated yoga practitioner, cycles 200km on most weeks, skis very fast, and competes in speed windsurfing, with a personal best of 42 knots (77km/hr). Peter spent a decade as a left wing political activist campaigning in three countries and five cities. He runs a nutrition private practice: Perfect Human Food Consulting, offering individual consultations, workplace training, residential reboot programs, university lecturing and public speaking. Peter has spent the last 15 years working in health promotion/community development. Peter has a voracious interest in the latest research and developments in plant-based nutrition. Learn more about Peter here: http://perfecthumanfood.com.au We hope you enjoy the conversation! Thanks for listening and please leave a review wherever you listen! Learn more about us check out http://heatlhyhumanrevolution.com

Jeff Tkach captivated me when I heard him speak about the direct impact our soil diversity has on human health. Then when he said we only have enough topsoil for 60 more growing seasons I knew we had to talk. Jeff is in a unique position to speak about it as the Chief Impact Officer for the Rodale Institute the birthplace of the term regenerative organic. Robert Rodale, coined the term “regenerative organic” to distinguish a kind of farming that goes beyond sustainable. Regenerative organic agriculture not only maintains resources but improves them. With only about 60 years of topsoil remaining at current practices, nothing less will do. There is so much to learn from Jeff that we will definitely have him on again but in this conversation you will learn why we need to pay attention to our soil and the answers to our looming catastrophe. Plus, so much more that the Rodale Institute has to offer including the first ever Regenerative Health Institute and how they transformed the plates of patients at a large local hospital. As Chief Impact Officer, Jeff leads the development and execution of the Institute's core strategies, overseeing opportunities for partnership and co-investment that drive positive outcomes for Rodale's philanthropic and programmatic initiatives. A Pennsylvania native, Tkach earned a degree in business marketing from Kutztown University and a post graduate "Authentic Leadership Certificate: from Naropa University in Boulder, CO. He regularly speaks at various industry organizations on behalf of Rodale Institute, in an effort to catalyze the human connection to regenerative organic agriculture and its ability to heal the world. Learn more about the Rodale Institute here: https://rodaleinstitute.org Learn more about the Regenerative Health Institute here: https://rodaleinstitute.org/why-organic/issues-and-priorities/human-health/regenerative-health-institute/

If you have watched The Cove, Racing Extinction or most recently, The Game Changers you have seen the work of Louie Psihoyos. He is a master of the art of storytelling and will inspire you to take action. His ideas and thinking outside the box started in the very beginning when he was hired by National Geographic at the age of 23 as a photographer. Louie is also the Executive Director of the Oceanic Preservation Society (OPS) which he cofounded with entrepreneur Jim Clark in 2005. The mission is to educate the public of an ocean in peril and showcasing the environmentalists on the frontline of the fight to save one of our most valuable resources. The Cove, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Film of 2009 and over 75 other awards around the world. An annual dolphin hunt in a secret cove in Taiji, Japan suggests a microcosm of a larger picture: man’s disregard for the planet. The next film, Racing Extinction, brings to light that our world is dying and we are in a race against time. Louie also projected large scale stunning images of the endangered wildlife with pertinent facts onto the United Nations Headquarters, Empire State Building, and the Vatican. Learn more here https://racingextinction.com Now we welcome The Game Changers! In this film we take a journey with James Wilks, an elite special forces trainer and winner of the UFC, as he dives into the world of nutrition. He is on a quest to heal but what he finds ultimately changes his life! https://gamechangersmovie.com Now the films alone could easily be fascinating conversation but Louie has lived a full and adventurous life. You will not have a dull moment as you listen to him share his inspirations for his films, why he went vegan and some very fun facts! Learn how a baby dinosaur was named Baby Louie, how a photo and kiss led to him being cast in a Sylvester Stallone movie, and what it was like carrying around 2 boxes of human bones for a year and a half! Now, I could not make this up if I wanted to and please forgive my occasional bursts of laughter as we talked. Please consider supporting Louie's very important work at OPS by donating here. https://www.opsociety.org I am donating monthly to say thank you for all his work! As always thank you for listening! We appreciate you spending your valuable time with us. If you want to learn more about how to start making a difference in your own health, the planet or for the animals we have all the support you need at http://healthyhumanrevolution.com

One of the most common complaints I hear from patients is GI concerns, from bloating, constipation, diarrhea, IBS and food intolerances. So, who better to help us decipher these ailments and fix them once and for all but the amazing Dr. Angie Sadeghi! We talk about so many helpful things in this conversation. I can't wait for you to gain all the insights that I did. Learn about her incredible Your Gut Connection program here. (I have used their protocol for about a year successfully with patients!) https://www.yourgutconnection.com Dr. Angie Sadeghi is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and a diplomate of the American Board of Gastroenterology. She is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and an avid fitness competitor. Combining evidence based medicine, her expertise in the digestive system and her passion for physical fitness and nutrition, Dr. Angie has developed a comprehensive approach to helping patients live a healthy life. Dr. Angie is passionate about disease prevention. You can learn more about her here. http://drangiehealth.com Of course, thank you for listening! Please share this valuable interview far and wide!

How do you start a conversation with a physician researcher who published a book that is 750 pages and is what he describes as a brain dump? In this thoroughly enlightening and informative conversation Dr. David Katz shares his experiences, passions and humor with us. I am not sure you can categorize Dr. Katz as just a physician and researcher. He is also an inventor, thought leader and comedian in his own right. His book, The Truth About Food, uniquely empowers readers to benefit from what’s fundamentally and reliably true – while setting us all free from fads, false claims, and distractions. Dr. Katz shows us how to differentiate truth from the exploitative “lies” that abound. Based on science, informed by uncommon sense, and aligned with the global consensus of diverse experts, The Truth about Food is an invitation to add years to your life and life to your years; to love the food that loves you back for a lifetime; and to enjoy the comforting confidence that only comes from genuine understanding. David Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM earned his BA degree from Dartmouth College (1984); his MD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1988); and his MPH from the Yale University School of Public Health (1993). He completed sequential residency training in Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine/Public Health. He is the founding director (1998) of Yale University’s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, Past-President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and Founder/President of the True Health Initiative, a non-profit organization established to promote messages about healthy, sustainable diet and lifestyle in the service of adding years to lives and life to years around the globe. He is the Founder (2016) and CEO of his own start-up company, Diet ID™. Diet ID is a new digital dietary intake assessment tool, powered by Diet Quality Photo Navigation. This innovative tool is used to help doctors, hospital systems, dietitians, coaches, and wellness companies quickly and efficiently assess nutrition in their clients. There is much more to Dr. Katz than what I can write here. So check out more here: http://davidkatzmd.com. You can find him also him on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn where he shares insightful and humorous articles about the current affairs of food and research. The links are on his website. Do you have questions about how to eat healthy? Join us at http://healthyhumanrevolution.com where we make it is easy to change!

Gianna Simone is an actress, survivor, philanthropist, producer, graceful aerialist, vegan and so much more. If those alone do not intrigue you then her humble and kind spirit certainly will. She shares her faith and love of God openly and how it transformed her life from a kid in foster care to a successful model and actress. She also recently got married and her love for her soulmate is undeniable. Gianna has starred in Unbroken: Path to Redemption, Mother's Day, God is Not Dead 2, Star Trek into Darkness, I Can Only Imagine and many others. She is a rising star and her beautiful spirit will take her far! She started the Gianna Simone Foundation to aid children in the foster care system and invites them to a local farm sanctuary to meet rescued animals. She also helps Rwandan refugees go to college! If that was not enough she has a podcast called Love, Gianna where she has interviewed some of the greats in the whole food plant based movement. You can see it on Amazon Prime. You can connect with Gianna on the following: Instagram: @gsimone Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjdWlusq81H9ImAHyVauMNA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GiannaSimone/ I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. As always thank you for listening and watching. Please check out http://healthyhumanrevolution.com for all your questions about a whole food plant based diet!

Have you ever considered that labels could be helpful at times OR are labels always harmful? Anthony and Dr. Laurie take a deep dive into the mindset of labels. It was an important topic at their first Plant Based Living Conference. Labels can be as simple or complex. What does it mean to be a diabetic? Does it just mean you have a disease or do you now identify yourself with the disease label? This could have a profound effect on how receptive we are to the possibilities of changing that label. As humans we are comfortable with the known even if it is unhealthy for us. Hope you enjoy this deep dive and we hope you find it helpful and insightful. Do you want to learn more about the whole food plant based diet? Check out http://healthyhumanrevolution.com. We have all the resources you could ever need to eat the healthiest diet on the planet. As always thank you for listening and please share this podcast with anyone you think could benefit from it.