July - August 2020

Plant-Based Spotlight

Better Health - Greener Planet

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Plant-Based Spotlight
PUBLISHER Ronnie “Tsunami” Gandiza EDITOR + ART DIRECTOR Robyn Rolfes CONTENT MANAGER Joanna Gustafson CONTRIBUTING WRITERS FOR THIS ISSUE Dilip Barman Karine Charbonneau Anna Ferguson Dawn Hilton-Williams Allison Jacobson Dr. Joel Kahn Lina Landess
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Welcome…
CEO and Co-Founder, Plant-Based Network Ronnie was in the training and education space for over 25 years, and his learning solutions have been implemented in thousands of academic institutions, non-profits and enterprise organizations including Micro
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Our Advisory Committee…
is comprised of industry experts, leaders and paradigm shifters, across multiple disciplines, to ensure our community has the most accurate and up-to-date information. Miyoko Schinner is the CEO/founder of Miyoko’s, a food brand combining culinary tr
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Eat Well Stay Safe
We’re all suffering through the COVID-19 pandemic. While there isn’t evidence that plant-based eating will reduce the impact if one becomes infected, there’s plenty of strong evidence that it can greatly reduce the likelihood of underlying health con
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My Story
The pain took me to the ground. I didn’t know what I was experiencing. I felt nauseous, short of breath and felt a stabbing sharpness between my shoulder blades. After being rushed to surgery and having a stent placed in my lower anterior descending
Plant-Based Spotlight2 min readCooking, Food & Wine
43 Years As A Vegan Heart Doc
I was raised following a Kosher diet, avoiding all pork and bacon, shunning non-Kosher meats and shellfish, and not eating a mixture of milk and meat at the same meal. Although it was not planned, in those first few days in the dormitory I gravitated
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Gentle Giants
DURING MY TRAVELS IN ASIA OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS, I’VE WITNESSED A LOT OF ANIMAL EXPLOITATION—and elephants are subject to riding and entertainment across the continent. There are currently only 30,000 – 50,000 elephants left in Asia, with numbers
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Laugh Your Plants Off!
For some comic relief plant-based style, check out Eric Lindstrom’s comedy sketch show on the Plant-Based Network called The Skeptical Vegan. If you don’t know the name Preacher Lawson, a muscular vegan who was a finalist on the 12th season of Americ
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Dating During a Pandemic
I know this is a crazy time with COVID-19 altering the patterns of our daily lives. Given the situation, people will often find a reason to back down, lock themselves in and not take a risk. Of course, with COVID-19 taking over our consciousness, tha
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Faces.
Animal Place Presents THE FARMED ANIMAL CONFERENCE E-SUMMIT Future of the Farmed Animal Movement That’s why Animal Place, one of the oldest and largest animal sanctuaries in the nation, is holding the Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit (FACES), a free
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There Is No Planet “B”
Even though habitating on Mars may be something that future generations may embrace, for right now, we are stuck on this beautiful blue globe. During the coronavirus pandemic we’ve already seen in real-time the consequences of our actions and the imp
Plant-Based Spotlight7 min readBeverages
Summer Picnic PARTY
Beans are great choices to use as salad bases, especially now that local salad bars are closed. If you don’t mind a bit of planning, soak dried beans overnight and pressure cook them; you will save money and have a fresher tasting end result. by Dili
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Adrenal Support AND WHY IT MATTERS
SUPPORTING YOUR ADRENALS IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE TO YOUR OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLNESS. Living in the uncertainty of these unprecedented times, it’s essential to make time to take care of yourself. Adrenals or more specifically, the adrenal glands,
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MIND & MOOD
BREATHE IN — BREATHE OUT Specific classes offered by a variety of experts to soothe whatever type of stress you are facing. Also includes walking meditations, sleep stories and body scans. ANNUAL COST $70 Quick guided meditations and courses from tra
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Home Solutions
Today’s household cleaners are filled with chemicals and toxins that can compromise the health of your family. Using essential oils not only provides a safe alternative, but fills the air with a natural and fresh aroma. Try this simple all-purpose sp
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Fernando & Friends Holy Guacamole
[makes 4 servings] 3 avocados, peeled, pitted, and mashed with a fork2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced½ cup onion, diced1 teaspoon garlic, minced3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped1 lime, juiced1 teaspoon salt OPTIONAL Small piece of Chili, finely chop
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GET TO KNOW the AVOCADO
Q: Fernando, tell us a little known fact about yourself. A: I might look a little weird with my spiky skin. In fact, some people call us “alligator pears.” But on the inside we’re nice and creamy. Oh, and really healthy too! You’re my favorite Veggie
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THE DE-NORMALIZATION of HEALTH POVERTY
I had to sit in thoughtful prayer and meditation before penning this article. While I’m quick to reel off facts and dispel myths to those in passing, writing an article is a serious endeavor that wields the power to heal or harm someone along their j
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That Everyone Should Know
[1] Stroke or heart disease will claim the lives of half of all AA women [2] AA women are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer compared to white women [3] AA men are twice as likely to die of prostate cancer compared to white men [4] 60% of AA wom
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Stress
Do you remember the memes about this being THE year for seeing clearly… a not so subtle play on the idea of 20/20 vision? While many of us have been following stay-at-home edicts from our state and local leaders in the face of this pandemic, this is
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ASANA Basics
For the full sequence get your copy of the printed or digital book at worldpeaceyogabook.com The Sanskrit word asana literally means, “seat.” The seat is what connects our physical bodies to the earth. Asana is one of the most popular forms of yoga p
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The Bookshelf
AUTHOR, YOGI Are you looking for a basic, boring book about yoga? Then please go back to searching. But if you’re looking for a dazzingly artsy, retro, yet new age book, full of memorable yoga instruction for people of all ages and abilities, then yo
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TV Show Guide
STREAM and WATCH NOW The Plant-Based Network has a variety of lifestyle and entertainment TV shows in different categories with new shows and episodes added every week, so check back often. We also have specials, music videos, and more. Watch them al
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SPOTLIGHT Q&A
When did you start actively promoting a plant-based diet to patients? After finishing grad school and residency, I started working in outpatient clinics, and that’s where I was coming in contact with individuals, generally older people of color, blac