Veghead Speaks

So many high level athletes are turning to the Plant Based diet to improve their performance.  If this lifestyle helps with these athletes, what might it do for us average, weekend warrior athletes?  Tune into this episode to hear the ways that a plant based diet can help you reach new levels in your sport of choice!   Want to contact Robin?   robin@nutritionwithrobinrdn.com Instagram:  veghead_speaks or nutrition_with_robin Facebook:  Veghead Speaks or Nutrition With Robin  Mentioned in this episode: The Game Changers movie by James Cameron Research from:   https://www.pcrm.org/news/blog/six-reasons-athletes-are-running-toward-vegan-diet --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veghead-speaks/message

Are all calories created equal?  Does the calorie in, calorie out, method of weight loss work?  Here's a hint... if diet's worked, you wouldn't have to keep going on them.  This episode talks about weight loss, calories and diets and how focusing on health instead of a number on the scale helps you begin to make lifestyle changes and start enjoying your life today.   Want more information? website:  nutritioonwithrobinrdn.com  Instagram:  veghead_speaks or nutrition_with_robin Facebook:  Nutrition With Robin Contact me:  robin@nutritionwithrobinrdn.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veghead-speaks/message

· In the US, headaches cause 112 million sick days each year and while one-third of the population gets headaches, women suffer more than men do.    Research found a surprising link between migraines and food AND a plant-based diet was found to reduce migraine pain. · Common Migraine triggers:  dairy, chocolate, eggs, citrus fruits, meat, wheat, nuts/peanuts, tomatoes, onions, corn, apples and bananas. · Pain-Safe Foods:  Rice; cooked green, orange and yellow vegetables; cooked/dried non-citrus fruits · Interested in more information about how to manage type 2 diabetes? · Let's chat about how I can help you!  Schedule a FREE breakthrough call with me:  https://schedule-robinwong.as.me/ · Download my 3 Breakfasts to Lower Blood Sugar:   https://page.nutritionwithrobinrdn.com/guide · Sign up for my upcoming webinar:  The 3 Ways to Master Blood Sugars Without Dieting, Fasting, Exercising, or even Meds · · Mentioned in this episode · https://www.hopkinsmedicine.o

Insulin resistance is thought to be the root cause of Type 2 Diabetes.  The good news, eating a plant based diet not only improves insulin resistance, but also helps with weight loss which further helps with insulin resistance.   Interested in more information about managing type 2 diabetes? Let's chat about how I can help you!  Schedule a FREE breakthrough call with me:  https://schedule-robinwong.as.me/ Download my 3 Breakfasts to Lower Blood Sugar:   https://page.nutritionwithrobinrdn.com/guide Mentioned in this episode Dr. Michael Greger's book:  How Not to Die --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veghead-speaks/message

People often will state that Type 2 Diabetes is in their genes.  In this episode, Robin looks at the truth behind that statement and encourages listeners to consider that their diet may be the biggest factor in developing Type 2 Diabetes.  The good news -- through a whole foods plant based diet type 2 diabetes can be reversed and doesn't have to dominate your life. In the Reverse Diabetes Method, Robin helps women with Type 2 Diabetes get off meds, lower blood sugars and lose weight. Interested in more information? Let's chat about how I can help you!  Schedule a FREE breakthrough call with me:  https://schedule-robinwong.as.me/ Download my 3 Breakfasts to Lower Blood Sugar:   https://page.nutritionwithrobinrdn.com/guide Links to information discussed in this podcast: American Diabetes Assn. https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/genetics-diabetes https://www.diabetes.org/healthy-living/recipes-nutrition/eating-well https://p.widencdn.net/ktho8u/Power-Plate-Brochure https://nutritionf

The Whole Foods Plant Based lifestyle is an effective way to manage Type 2 Diabetes, as well as other diet related diseases.  In this episode, Robin shares some of the steps she uses with her 1:1 clients and in her online Reverse Diabetes Method program to help them lower their blood sugars, get off meds, lose weight and regain their energy.   Interested in more information? Let's chat about how I can help you!  Schedule a FREE breakthrough call with me:  https://schedule-robinwong.as.me/ Download my 3 Breakfasts to Lower Blood Sugar: https://page.nutritionwithrobinrdn.com/guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veghead-speaks/message

Are eggs good for you?  The egg industry wants you to believe they are.  In this episode Robin touches on cholesterol and how one small egg contributes to high cholesterol levels and heart disease, diabetes and cancer.   You can reach Robin at: vegheadspeaks@gmail.com or visit her website:  nutritionwithrobinrdn.com Instagram: veghead_speaks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veghead-speaks/message

In this episode Robin has a chat with author Cassidy Gundersen about her new book "Curing Crohn's Disease, How A Closet Food Addict Healed Her IBD".  A former Miss Idaho and American Idol contestant, Cassidy shares how she suffered with symptoms for years and now is symptom free and living a full, active  life enjoying her spouse, children and helping other women end their IBD symptoms and put their Crohn's into remission through a 4 step plan.  You won't want to miss this episode and hear Cassidy's uplifting journey.  She gives women with IBD hope that they can also take back control of their health.   Cassidy's book, "Curing Crohn's Disease, How A Closet Food Addict Healed Her IBD" launches March 30, 2021.  For the first 2 days after launch, the book is free and after that date you can still get the first chapter free.  Purchase the book and contact Cassidy Gundersen at:   www.ReverseIBD.com You can also sign up for a free quick start guide at: https://curingcroh

Robin talks about what a chegan is and how chegan moments happen.  If well meaning family and friends are making it difficult for you to stay the course on your plant-based journey, listen to this episode and either commit to the WFPB lifestyle full on or wear the chegan label with pride.   Follow Robin on instagram and facebook at nutrition_with_robin or veghead_speaks. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veghead-speaks/message

In this episode, Robin discusses the six most common myths surrounding plant based eating.  Challenging these myths is important because there is so much nutrition information circulating on the internet, it can be conofusing and overwhelming.  Robin wants listeners to feel confident that they are following the best path to avoiding chronic related diseases and/or managing their diabetes and weight through eating plant based.  You can follow Robin on Facebook and Instagram at veghead_speaks or nutrition_with_robin  If you want to learn more about Robin, please visit her website at www.nutritionwithrobinrdn.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veghead-speaks/message

Robin talks about the importance of prebiotics and probiotics in creating a healthy microbiome.  She offers 7 lifestyle tips that will help you build a healthy microbiome and contribute to reducing your risk of developing chronic diet related diseases.  While Robin believes everyone should choose for themselves whether they want to take probiotic supplements, she encourages everyone to eat more dietary fibers (whole grains, legumes, fruits and veggies) since the average American eats ~16 grams of fiber daily and the recommended amount is ~40 grams.  Below is some research supporting this discussion about Prebiotics and Probiotics.   1. Conlon MA, Bird AR. The impact of diet and lifestyle on gut microbiota and human health. Nutrients. 2015;7:17-44. 2. Jeffery IB, O’Toole PW. Diet-microbiota interactions and their implications for healthy living. Nutrients. 2013;5:234-252. 3. Requena T, Cotter P, Shahar DR, et al. Interactions between gut microbiota, food and the obese host. Trends Food S

Robin once again talks with Teresa about her 40+ lbs weight loss in 4 months after she started living the plant-based lifestyle.  Teresa candidly discusses: her weight gain after having children,  how she felt when she saw the highest number ever on her scale, and  the diets she has tried in the past PLUS, the freedom of eating more and losing weight living the plant-based lifestyle. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veghead-speaks/message

Robin answers a question from an England listener about whether vegan butters are healthy.  She also gives some morning toast topper ideas that don't involve using butter.  Robin also gives some tips on how to cook without butter (spoiler alert ... just leave it out).   You can learn more about Robin at her website:  www.nutritionwithrobinrdn.com  or follow her on instagram at both:  veghead_speaks or nutrition_with_robin Email questions or comments to:  vegheadspeaks@gmail.com or robin@nutritionwithrobinrdn.com Thanks for listening!   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veghead-speaks/message

Robin interviews Teresa about how she lowered her blood sugar and lost weight following a Plant-based diet.  Teresa mentions several cookbooks that have helped her make the transition, and there are so many good ones available now.  A few are:   The New McDougall Cookbook Forks Over Knives: The  Cookbook  The China Study Cookbook Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes  There are many websites that also have free recipes.  One of my favorites is Forks Over Knives at www.forksoverknives.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veghead-speaks/message

Robin is re-vitalizing the sleepy Veghead Speaks podcast.  Robin has finally completed her Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential and has launched a private practice, Nutrition with Robin.  She works with clients 1:1 helping them improve their health through incorporating plant-based nutrition into their lives.  You can find Robin's website at:  www.nutritionwithrobinrdn.com.  She can also be found on instagram and facebook as Nutrition_with_robin or as veghead_speaks. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veghead-speaks/message

The benefits of a well-stocked pantry are many:   fewer trips to the grocery, easier on the budget, and meal prep becomes a snap.  In this episode, Robin shares her top food choices that should be in every plant-based pantry.   Recipe for Pantry Soup can be found at www.veghead-speaks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veghead-speaks/message

It's April Fool's Day, but no fooling!  Veghead Speaks Season 2 is starting this month.  Robin will be sharing more tips on plant based eating and ways to improve your health daily.  Join her for Season 2!   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veghead-speaks/message

Robin received the question "can vegans get high cholesterol?"  This episode talks about where cholesterol is found and why the plant based diet is beneficial in lowering cholesterol.  

Robin talks about higher calorie foods found in a plant based diet and how these foods impact weight loss.

Robin corrals her sister, Susan, to be a guest and chat about her journey to vegetarianism.