Get ready for a jam-packed episode that’s as exciting as it is informative! We’re diving into the power of black foods, the protein-packed perks of fava bean tofu, and tackling the big question: can you really get enough iron on a vegan diet? We’ll also explore how plant-based diets help combat inflammation and share a hot-off-the-press study debunking myths about plant-based alternatives—all with a side of Violife cheese deliciousness. Don’t miss this feast for your mind!
Listen to Episode 314 with Dotsie, Alexandra & Jason
What we discuss in this episode:
- Exploring the unique benefits of black foods.
- Debunking the myth: Can you get enough iron on a vegan diet? Plus, top vegan iron sources and how to boost iron absorption.
- Heme vs. non-heme iron: Key differences between meat and plant-based iron.
- Phytic acid: Its unexpected health benefits.
- Listener Q&A: Can a whole-food, plant-based diet reduce joint pain? How it lowers inflammation and supports joint health.
- Practical tips for reducing inflammation—and how eating animals can increase it.
- Exposing the ultra-processed myth: How meat and dairy industries spin stories about plant-based alternatives.
Resources:
- Super Tonic Herbs Morning Jing: MORNING JING – Morning Smoothie – Super Tonic Herbal Formulas
- Big Mountain fava bean tofu: Soy-free Tofu
- Violife Chihuahua cheese: Just like Chihuahua bloque | Violife
- Iron and vegetarian diets | The Medical Journal of Australia
- A multicriteria analysis of meat and milk alternatives from nutritional, health, environmental, and cost perspectives
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- VEDGE Vegan Collagen at vedgenutrition.com 30% off code: S4G
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