Plant Proof - Plant Based Nutrition & Inspirational Stories

Episode 08 of the Plant Proof podcast with Jermaine Jones, USA professional Soccer player & vegan. Jermaine grew up in Germany where he began his professional soccer career and eventually represented Germany before moving to Los Angeles and playing for the USA.  Jermaine now resides in Malibu, California and his entire family, wife and 5 children, live a plant based lifestyle.  He's a super down to earth guy and shares his story from a youngster all the way up to today including the magical goal he scored against Portugal in the 2014 world cup.     PLAY NOW:   TWO WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PLANT PROOF PODCAST GROW: 1 - Review If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Proof podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. 2- Share If you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Proof episodes please share the link privately or on your social media profile/s - together we can make this world a healthier place. WHERE TO LISTEN TO THE PLANT PROOF PODCAST? Currently the Plant Proof podcast can be listened to on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud or on the Plantproof.com directly (this page). In the near future it will also be made available on Spotify .  If you listen on iTunes be sure to hit ‘subscribe’ so you are instantly notified when I release new episodes.      

Episode 07 of the Plant Proof podcast with Maya French,  Co-Founder of Koia Plant Based Beverages Maya French was born in Chicago, Illinois and is the Co-Founder of start-up company 'Drink Koia'. Drink Koia sells plant based beverages across the USA in thousands of stores including Wholefoods.  In this podcast Maya shares with us how the Koia brand has developed since inception, some insight into raising funds for start-ups in this space, an overview of her company structure and why they hired a CEO as well as what it's like to work with a major retail giant like Wholefoods. Anyone who is interested in start-ups & business in general will find this conversation interesting.  It's a tad shorter than my typical podcasts but there are still some great take home learnings.  I hope you enjoy the listen.  As always if you do, please leave a review on whatever Podcast App you use as this helps more people find my podcast and ultimately more people to be introduced to the Plant Proof community. PLAY NOW:   REVIEW/SHARE: If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Proof podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners.  And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Proof episodes please share the link - together we can make this world a healthier place. WHERE TO LISTEN TO THE PLANT PROOF PODCAST? Currently the Plant Proof podcast can be listened to on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud or on the Plantproof.com directly (this page). In the near future it will also be made available on Spotify .  If you listen on iTunes be sure to hit ‘subscribe’ so you are instantly notified when I release new episodes.  

Episode 06 of the Plant Proof Podcast with Jobe Watson   This weeks guest on the Plant Proof podcast is Australian Rules Football, or otherwise known as AFL, champion Jobe Watson.  Jobe, son of AFL 3 x Premiership Player Tim Watson, played 220 games for the Essendon Football club.  To put this in perspective the Essendon football club is equivalent to what the Dallas Cowboys are to the NFL or Manchester United to the English Premier League.  They are one of the biggest clubs in what is certainly Australia’s biggest professional sport.   During Jobe’s career he won 3 club best and fairests and was a twice named an All Australian player which is awarded to the best players across the competition each year and in 2012 polled the most votes in the Brownlow medal, which is the highest individual award within Australian Rules Football.  On top of that he captained Essendon for 6 years and won the AFL best Captain award in 2012.   Jobe’s career certainly had it’s high and low moments and most noticeably the low point was the doping scandal which he found himself right in the middle of when the majority of his team was banned for the 2016 season for breaching the doping regulations during their 2012 season.  Imagine the entire Manchester United team was being accused of breaching the drug or doping regulations…that’s what happened with the Essendon Football Club and during this year Jobe was their Captain and best player.  During this podcast Jobe opens up about how he was initially was introduced to football, his early days at the Essendon football club as a youngster trying to forge his own path, the doping scandal and in particular what supplement they were alleged to have taken and the toll the entire saga took on himself, his family and teammates, his feelings towards handing back his 2012 Brownlow medal, how he spent his time during his year of suspension, his inspiration behind returning for one final year and then finally what he is up to today.  Jobe is an incredibly down to earth and humble guy, speaks from the heart and  in this podcast shares with us how he overcame what can only be described as an earth shattering experience and came out the other side stronger, more motivated and with greater perspective on life.     Play now: Summary - In this podcast some of the things we discuss are: Jobe's career before he was drafted Jobe's early days at the Essendon Football Club The drama surrounding the Essendon doping scandal including the team suspension and handing back of the Brownlow medal The supposed banned drug the players were accused of taking What Jobe did during his year off while suspended and the positive take away learning's he has from this experience Jobe's decision to reduce meat/animal product intake in his diet towards the end of his career What Jobe is up to now and what he has his eyes set on in terms of the future REVIEW/SHARE: If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Proof podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners.  And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Proof episodes please share the link - together we can make this world a healthier place. WHERE TO LISTEN TO THE PLANT PROOF PODCAST? Currently the Plant Proof podcast can be listened to on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud or on the Plantproof.com directly (this page). In the near future it will also be made available on Spotify .  If you listen on iTunes be sure to hit ‘subscribe’ so you are instantly notified when I release new episodes.

Episode 05 of the Plant Proof Podcast with Peter Cervoni Chef Peter Cervoni is a veteran of the food service industry, and brings with him well over 30 years of proven, professional culinary experience to the realm of plant-based, health-supportive cuisine. Peter graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1993, and after an apprenticeship at The Breakers Resort in Palm Beach, FL, Peter worked at some of New York City’s finest restaurants, including The River Café and La Cote Basque. After experiencing what can only be described as an epiphany leading to his paradigmatic switch to become vegan 21 years ago, Peter devoted all his talent and energy to plant-based and health supportive cuisine. Since that time Peter has worked at the helm of top New York City vegan restaurants, such as Angelica Kitchen, Quintessence and Organic Avenue in addition to consulting for many others. Besides being a chef, Peter has held almost every job imaginable in the culinary world from food writer for Vegetarian Times, to food stylist and culinary educator. As a restaurant consultant and recipe formulator, Chef Peter has traveled extensively in North and Central America and Europe to help bring the message of Veganism to the world.   In this podcast we discuss: Peter's inspiration for moving to a plant based diet How the Vegan food scene in New York has changed over the past 2 decades High level information on some innovative vegan food products Peter is working on Peter's tips for Vegan/Plant Based food dining in New York City (blog on plantproof.com which covers all of these dining tips) REVIEW/SHARE: If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Proof podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners.  And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Proof episodes please share the link - together we can make this world a healthier place. WHERE TO LISTEN TO THE PLANT PROOF PODCAST? Currently the Plant Proof podcast can be listened to on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud or on the Plantproof.com directly (this page). In the near future it will also be made available on Spotify .  If you listen on iTunes be sure to hit ‘subscribe’ so you are instantly notified when I release new episodes.     Play now:

Episode 04 of the Plant Proof Podcast with Mike Rashid Mike is a professional American boxer, body builder and extremely successful business man who just so happens to be a vegan.  From an early age Mike was surrounded by drugs and violence in Brooklyn NYC, where he grew up, and went through what can only be described as a crazy and unimaginable roller coaster ride to get to where he is today.  A very inspiring story of someone who shows true grit to overcome adversity. Mike speaks from the heart with a 'truth at all costs' mentality and has a lot of really important lessons and life learning's to share.  You can find Mike on Instagram @mikerashid       Play Now: REVIEW/SHARE: If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Proof podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners.  And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Proof episodes please share the link - together we can make this world a healthier place. WHERE TO LISTEN TO THE PLANT PROOF PODCAST? Currently the Plant Proof podcast can be listened to on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud or on the Plantproof.com directly (this page). In the near future it will also be made available on Spotify .  If you listen on iTunes be sure to hit ‘subscribe’ so you are instantly notified when I release new episodes. Keep your Space Suit Plant Proof,

Episode 03 of the Plant Proof Podcast with Nimai Delgado Nimai Delgado is a professional Men’s Physique bodybuilder and vegan athlete from the USA. Nimai was raised in Mississippi as a vegetarian from birth and then made the move to a 100% vegan diet in 2015.  That’s right he has never eaten meat in his life.  It wasn’t until Nimai won his first bodybuilding competition that he no longer suppressed his identity and begun to understand who he was and learned to own it.     Nimai uses his social media presence to spread his message about the vegan lifestyle far and wide …his message is truly powerful.  He is living proof that humans do not need animal products to build muscle or to thrive. Check him out on instagram @nimai_delgado…trust me, you will be seriously impressed when you see his physique.  In this episode we go over his story from the beginning, when he was a child, all the way up to the present…and yes I ask him how much protein he has!  I am sure this will just be one of many times he jumps on the Plant Proof podcast.   Play Now: REVIEW/SHARE: If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Proof podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners.  And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Proof episodes please share the link - together we can make this world a healthier place. WHERE TO LISTEN TO THE PLANT PROOF PODCAST? Currently the Plant Proof podcast can be listened to on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud or on the Plantproof.com directly (this page). In the near future it will also be made available on Spotify .  If you listen on iTunes be sure to hit ‘subscribe’ so you are instantly notified when I release new episodes. Keep your Space Suit Plant Proof,  

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE PLANT PROOF PODCAST Hi Plant Friends this is Simon Hill – creator of Plant Proof.com your one stop shop for information on plant based nutrition.  The Plant Proof Podcast is a channel to create thought provoking conversation with industry leaders, qualified professionals, athletes or anyone with a cool story to help us, myself included,  be more conscious and form healthier and more mindful habits. Listen to the Plant Proof podcast introduction below to find out what is in store for the first handful of podcasts   Where to listen to the Plant Proof Podcast? Currently the Plant Proof podcast can be listened to on iTunes, Google Play, Sketcher or on the Plantproof.com directly (this page). In the near future it will also be made available on Spotify .  If you listen on iTunes be sure to hit 'subscribe' so you are instantly notified when I release new episodes and if you enjoy the content please take a minute or so to leave a review as this will help more people discover the podcast.  

Episode 01 of the Plant Proof podcast with Jake Mckeon This episode of the Plant Proof podcast features Jake Mckeon, founder of Coconutbowls.com.  Jake's story is one of both perseverance and dedication and offers insight into how you can use failed start ups to build something truly great.  From working a 9-5 office job and a string of 'failed' or 'semi-failed' start ups Jake has gone on to create an astronomical business that has reclaimed and sold 100's of thousands of Coconut Bowls in just the first two years of operating.  Coconut Bowls now sell online and in retail reaching customers in over 50 countries and have an annual operating revenue in the millions of dollars growing at 500% year on year.  And the greatest part of this is that Jake's passion and spirit to continue to find ways to reduce waste and epicycle goods has just been ignited.     Play Now: Who will enjoy this podcast: Any one who has experienced start up failures or wants to start a business with minimal funds (bootstrap). Particularly anyone who wants to start a product based business and use an e-commerce platform like Shopify and Third Party Fulfilment companies to ship out goods. Any one who is interested in the environment and in particular reducing waste products to create functional products that we can reuse daily rather than single use products (i.e plastic bowls and plastic cutlery) Anyone who just wants to hear a great story about perseverance and determination. I hope you enjoy the podcast.  This was a bit of a test run so take it easy on me haha.  I will 100% have to get Jake back on the podcast in the future and learn more about the new product development he has in store - he's got some more 'upcycle' based products which are currently under wraps and sound very exciting! The Vegan Bowls for Vegan Souls book we chat about is available online here From here with future conversations on the Plant Proof podcast I will dig deeper into plant based nutrition with experts in the medical field, chat with elite athlete's who live a plant based lifestyle, talk business with entrepreneurs in this health and wellness space and have a chit chat with any inspirational person that is helping change the world for the better whom I think has a story that you will enjoy.  So be sure to subscribe on iTunes and share with any friends or family members.   REVIEW/SHARE: If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Proof podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners.  And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Proof episodes please share the link - together we can make this world a healthier place. WHERE TO LISTEN TO THE PLANT PROOF PODCAST? Currently the Plant Proof podcast can be listened to on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud or on the Plantproof.com directly (this page). In the near future it will also be made available on Spotify .  If you listen on iTunes be sure to hit ‘subscribe’ so you are instantly notified when I release new episodes.   Keep your Space Suit Plant Proof,   Listen Now:

Episode 02 of the Plant Proof podcast with Dr Michelle McMacken The second episode of the Plant Proof podcast features none other than Dr Michelle McMacken, one of the leading Doctor's across the globe implementing plant based nutrition into her clinical practice.  If you are interested in the health of your body and your friends/families this is an absolute MUST LISTEN...certainly some real 'Holy Tempehball' moments.   Who is Dr Michelle McMacken? Michelle is a board-certified internal medicine physician and Assistant Professor of Medicine at NYU School of Medicine.  An honors graduate of Yale University and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, she practices primary care internal medicine, directs a weight management program, and teaches doctors-in-training at Bellevue Hospital Center in New York City. In 2014, Dr. McMacken received an NYU fellowship grant to develop an evidence-based nutrition curriculum for her physician colleagues, and she is committed to educating patients, doctors, and the public about the power of healthful eating for disease prevention and reversal. Dr. McMacken has received the faculty ‘Teacher of the Year’ award three times and has been featured on the Rich Roll Podcast, ForksOverKnives.com, Sirius Doctor Radio, and MindBodyGreen.com, as well as in several documentary films including What The Health, From the Ground Up, and Code Blue.   Summary of the main topics discussed in this Plant Proof podcast: Why a whole food plant based/vegan diet is no doubt the healthiest diet and practically what kind of foods this means What Medical Students need to be taught Specific information on when Chronic Diseases typically start Information on Diabetes Coronary artery disease Keto Vs Plant Based discussion Fruit Juice vs Whole Fruit Processed Oils Play Now: Additional information and resources: Couple of additional points to add to this podcast which Michelle and I discussed afterwards and thought we should clarify (will make more sense once you have listened to it in entirety) Not only do we lack long-term studies on keto/ketogenic diets, but the studies we do have look only at intermediate outcomes (eg blood markers) not hard clinical endpoints (rates of CV events, cancer, diabetes etc) Regarding iodine - as you know, the 'therapeutic window' is relatively narrow. Too little is bad, and too much is also bad. The best reference for more information on Iodine and a vegan diet is the 'becoming vegan' website, which goes through our daily requirements (about 150mcg/day) Below are some resources that Michelle mentioned or highly recommends for anyone seeking further information. Evidence-based resources to learn about a healthful plant-based diet Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Forks Over Knives Becoming Vegan, Comprehensive Edition, Brenda Davis RD, Vesanto Melina MS, RD (website has good summary of nutrients to consider) Vegan for Life, Jack Norris RD, Virginia Messina MPH, RD VeganHealth.org TheVeganRD.com The Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition, Julieanna Hever MS, RD, Raymond Cronise DrMauricioGonzalez.com Finding a plant-based doctor  Plantbaseddocs.com VegDocs.com Plantbaseddoctors.org Evidence-based resources on plant-based nutrition for patients to share with their doctors: Plant-Based Diets: A Physician's Guide, Julieanna Hever, MS, RD Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Vegetarian Diets Cardio-Metabolic Benefits of Plant-Based Diets, Kahleova H et al