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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the Climate Diet Podcast, where we explore the intersection of food choices and environmental impact. We delve into the profound benefits of veganism for our planet. Join us as we uncover how adopting a plant-based lifestyle can positively influence our environment, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to preserving biodiversity. Discover the delicious world of vegan cuisine and its potential to shape a sustainable future for generations to come. Tune in to learn how small changes in our diets can make a big difference for the health of our planet</p>]]></description>
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        <title>Livestock Methane Is 80x Worse Than CO2: Nandita Srivastava on Food, Vegetarianism &amp; Climate Change</title>
        <itunes:title>Livestock Methane Is 80x Worse Than CO2: Nandita Srivastava on Food, Vegetarianism &amp; Climate Change</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Can what's on your plate really fight climate change? I sit down with policy researcher and lifelong vegetarian Nandita Srivastava to break down the hidden climate cost of meat — including why livestock methane is up to 80x more warming than CO2, and why India has one of the highest vegetarian rates in the world.</p>
<p>Nandita grew up vegetarian in India and later worked on international food systems and climate change projects across Asia and Africa. In this episode of the Climate Diet Podcast, we dig into the real data behind animal agriculture and climate change, the sneaky role food waste plays in methane emissions, and why sustainable eating doesn't have to mean giving up flavor — or your morning coffee.</p>
<p>🎧 WHAT WE COVER
✅ Nandita's vegetarian origin story growing up in India
✅ Why India has one of the highest vegetarian rates on Earth
✅ The staggering number of animals slaughtered for food every single day
✅ Methane vs. CO2: why livestock emissions matter more than you think
✅ How food loss and food waste quietly fuel climate change
✅ Simple, doable food swaps that actually cut your carbon footprint
✅ Why plant-based eating is also a personal health choice
✅ Climate Diet's Meat Down Pledge and Power of Food school program</p>
<p>📚 SOURCES &amp; REFERENCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Our World in Data – how many animals are slaughtered for food every day: <a href='https://ourworldindata.org/how-many-animals-get-slaughtered-every-day'>https://ourworldindata.org/how-many-animals-get-slaughtered-every-day</a> 
- The Rockefeller Foundation – True Cost of Food report: <a href='https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/True-Cost-of-Food-Full-Report-Final.pdf'>https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/True-Cost-of-Food-Full-Report-Final.pdf</a> 
- Gerard Wedderburn-Bisshop, "Increased Transparency in Accounting Conventions Could Benefit Climate Policy," Environmental Research Letters (2025): <a href='https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/adb7f2'>https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/adb7f2</a> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can what's on your plate really fight climate change? I sit down with policy researcher and lifelong vegetarian Nandita Srivastava to break down the hidden climate cost of meat — including why livestock methane is up to 80x more warming than CO2, and why India has one of the highest vegetarian rates in the world.</p>
<p>Nandita grew up vegetarian in India and later worked on international food systems and climate change projects across Asia and Africa. In this episode of the Climate Diet Podcast, we dig into the real data behind animal agriculture and climate change, the sneaky role food waste plays in methane emissions, and why sustainable eating doesn't have to mean giving up flavor — or your morning coffee.</p>
<p>🎧 WHAT WE COVER<br>
✅ Nandita's vegetarian origin story growing up in India<br>
✅ Why India has one of the highest vegetarian rates on Earth<br>
✅ The staggering number of animals slaughtered for food every single day<br>
✅ Methane vs. CO2: why livestock emissions matter more than you think<br>
✅ How food loss and food waste quietly fuel climate change<br>
✅ Simple, doable food swaps that actually cut your carbon footprint<br>
✅ Why plant-based eating is also a personal health choice<br>
✅ Climate Diet's Meat Down Pledge and Power of Food school program</p>
<p>📚 SOURCES &amp; REFERENCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE<br>
- Our World in Data – how many animals are slaughtered for food every day: <a href='https://ourworldindata.org/how-many-animals-get-slaughtered-every-day'>https://ourworldindata.org/how-many-animals-get-slaughtered-every-day</a> <br>
- The Rockefeller Foundation – True Cost of Food report: <a href='https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/True-Cost-of-Food-Full-Report-Final.pdf'>https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/True-Cost-of-Food-Full-Report-Final.pdf</a> <br>
- Gerard Wedderburn-Bisshop, "Increased Transparency in Accounting Conventions Could Benefit Climate Policy," Environmental Research Letters (2025): <a href='https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/adb7f2'>https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/adb7f2</a> </p>
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        <itunes:summary>Can what’s on your plate really fight climate change? I sit down with policy researcher and lifelong vegetarian Nandita Srivastava to break down the hidden climate cost of meat — including why livestock methane is up to 80x more warming than CO2, and why India has one of the highest vegetarian rates in the world.

Nandita grew up vegetarian in India and later worked on international food systems and climate change projects across Asia and Africa. In this episode of the Climate Diet Podcast, we dig into the real data behind animal agriculture and climate change, the sneaky role food waste plays in methane emissions, and why sustainable eating doesn’t have to mean giving up flavor — or your morning coffee.

🎧 WHAT WE COVER
✅ Nandita’s vegetarian origin story growing up in India
✅ Why India has one of the highest vegetarian rates on Earth
✅ The staggering number of animals slaughtered for food every single day
✅ Methane vs. CO2: why livestock emissions matter more than you think
✅ How food loss and food waste quietly fuel climate change
✅ Simple, doable food swaps that actually cut your carbon footprint
✅ Why plant-based eating is also a personal health choice
✅ Climate Diet’s Meat Down Pledge and Power of Food school program

📚 SOURCES &amp; REFERENCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Our World in Data – how many animals are slaughtered for food every day: https://ourworldindata.org/how-many-animals-get-slaughtered-every-day
- The Rockefeller Foundation – True Cost of Food report: https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/True-Cost-of-Food-Full-Report-Final.pdf
- Gerard Wedderburn-Bisshop, ”Increased Transparency in Accounting Conventions Could Benefit Climate Policy,” Environmental Research Letters (2025): https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/adb7f2</itunes:summary>
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        <title>He Lost 420 Lbs, Then Reversed the Surgery | Chuck Carroll</title>
        <itunes:title>He Lost 420 Lbs, Then Reversed the Surgery | Chuck Carroll</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/he-lost-420-lbs-then-reversed-the-surgery-chuck-carroll/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:42:00 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Host Erin DeMarines sat down with Chuck Carroll — "The Weight Loss Champion" — who lost 260 pounds after weighing 420 lbs, and we got real about food addiction, weight loss surgery, and why he had it reversed years later.</p>
<p>At his heaviest, Chuck was eating 10,000 calories a day, half of it from a nightly run to Taco Bell. In this episode he opens up about the gastric bypass surgery that saved his life in 2009, why he believes food is more addictive than nicotine, the study showing your brain lights up the same way for a donut as it does for cocaine, how a plant-based diet helped him keep the weight off for over a decade, and the terrifying mystery illness that forced him to have his bypass surgery reversed earlier this year.</p>
<p>If you've ever struggled with food addiction, emotional eating, yo-yo dieting, or you just need proof that it's never too late to turn your health around — this conversation is for you.</p>
<p>🎙️ WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:</p>
<p>* Growing up on fast food and how it turned into a 10,000-calorie-a-day addiction
* Hitting 420 lbs by his mid-20s and the chest pains that scared him into change
* The gastric bypass surgery that changed everything in 2009
* Why he compares quitting Taco Bell to quitting nicotine — and says food is worse
* The "bliss point": how food companies engineer cravings to mimic cocaine in the brain
* Discovering plant-based eating through WWE wrestler Austin Aries
* The documentaries that changed his life: What The Health, Food Inc., and The Game Changers
* Building The Exam Room into one of the biggest nutrition podcasts in the world
* His mystery illness, the Mayo Clinic diagnosis, and reversing his gastric bypass in 2026
* Daily habits: morning sunlight, gut health, and his go-to healthy "splurge"
Why the plant-based community can be its own worst enemy</p>
<p>📚 RESOURCES &amp; SOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 
* Chuck Carroll's website &amp; newsletter: <a href='https://chuckcarroll.com'>https://chuckcarroll.com</a>  
* The Exam Room Podcast (Apple Podcasts): <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-exam-room-by-the-physicians-committee/id1312957138'>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-exam-room-by-the-physicians-committee/id1312957138</a>  
* The Exam Room Podcast (Spotify): <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/6XElJTfdDQLQBd8Wm5BeOv'>https://open.spotify.com/show/6XElJTfdDQLQBd8Wm5BeOv</a>  </p>
<p>📱 FOLLOW CHUCK CARROLL: Instagram / Facebook / X: @ChuckCarrollWLC 
Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/chuckcarrollwlc'>https://www.facebook.com/chuckcarrollwlc</a>  </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Host Erin DeMarines sat down with Chuck Carroll — "The Weight Loss Champion" — who lost 260 pounds after weighing 420 lbs, and we got real about food addiction, weight loss surgery, and why he had it reversed years later.</p>
<p>At his heaviest, Chuck was eating 10,000 calories a day, half of it from a nightly run to Taco Bell. In this episode he opens up about the gastric bypass surgery that saved his life in 2009, why he believes food is more addictive than nicotine, the study showing your brain lights up the same way for a donut as it does for cocaine, how a plant-based diet helped him keep the weight off for over a decade, and the terrifying mystery illness that forced him to have his bypass surgery reversed earlier this year.</p>
<p>If you've ever struggled with food addiction, emotional eating, yo-yo dieting, or you just need proof that it's never too late to turn your health around — this conversation is for you.</p>
<p>🎙️ WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:</p>
<p>* Growing up on fast food and how it turned into a 10,000-calorie-a-day addiction<br>
* Hitting 420 lbs by his mid-20s and the chest pains that scared him into change<br>
* The gastric bypass surgery that changed everything in 2009<br>
* Why he compares quitting Taco Bell to quitting nicotine — and says food is worse<br>
* The "bliss point": how food companies engineer cravings to mimic cocaine in the brain<br>
* Discovering plant-based eating through WWE wrestler Austin Aries<br>
* The documentaries that changed his life: What The Health, Food Inc., and The Game Changers<br>
* Building The Exam Room into one of the biggest nutrition podcasts in the world<br>
* His mystery illness, the Mayo Clinic diagnosis, and reversing his gastric bypass in 2026<br>
* Daily habits: morning sunlight, gut health, and his go-to healthy "splurge"<br>
Why the plant-based community can be its own worst enemy</p>
<p>📚 RESOURCES &amp; SOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: <br>
* Chuck Carroll's website &amp; newsletter: <a href='https://chuckcarroll.com'>https://chuckcarroll.com</a>  <br>
* The Exam Room Podcast (Apple Podcasts): <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-exam-room-by-the-physicians-committee/id1312957138'>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-exam-room-by-the-physicians-committee/id1312957138</a>  <br>
* The Exam Room Podcast (Spotify): <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/6XElJTfdDQLQBd8Wm5BeOv'>https://open.spotify.com/show/6XElJTfdDQLQBd8Wm5BeOv</a>  </p>
<p>📱 FOLLOW CHUCK CARROLL: Instagram / Facebook / X: @ChuckCarrollWLC <br>
Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/chuckcarrollwlc'>https://www.facebook.com/chuckcarrollwlc</a>  </p>
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        <itunes:summary>Host Erin DeMarines sat down with Chuck Carroll — ”The Weight Loss Champion” — who lost 260 pounds after weighing 420 lbs, and we got real about food addiction, weight loss surgery, and why he had it reversed years later.

At his heaviest, Chuck was eating 10,000 calories a day, half of it from a nightly run to Taco Bell. In this episode he opens up about the gastric bypass surgery that saved his life in 2009, why he believes food is more addictive than nicotine, the study showing your brain lights up the same way for a donut as it does for cocaine, how a plant-based diet helped him keep the weight off for over a decade, and the terrifying mystery illness that forced him to have his bypass surgery reversed earlier this year.

If you’ve ever struggled with food addiction, emotional eating, yo-yo dieting, or you just need proof that it’s never too late to turn your health around — this conversation is for you.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <title>Why Meat, Not Cars, Is Driving Climate Change | Victoria Moran</title>
        <itunes:title>Why Meat, Not Cars, Is Driving Climate Change | Victoria Moran</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/why-meat-not-cars-is-driving-climate-change-victoria-moran/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:54:50 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Vegan author Victoria Moran joins Climate Diet to reveal why animal agriculture — not cars — is driving climate change, and what a plant-based diet can actually do about it.</p>
<p>I'm Jane DeMarines, founder and executive director of Climate Diet, and in this episode I sit down with Victoria Moran — bestselling author of 14 books, founder of Main Street Vegan Academy, and one of VegNews' Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors — to talk about the real link between what's on our plates and the climate crisis.</p>
<p>We get into the climate data behind animal agriculture and greenhouse gas emissions, why the word "vegan" still scares people away from plant-based eating (and what to say instead), the surprising blind-taste-test bias that proves plant-based food already tastes just as good as meat, the truth about vegan protein, and the strategy Victoria calls "attraction activism" — living in a way that draws people toward veganism instead of pushing them away.</p>
<p>Whether you're vegan-curious, already plant-based, or just here for the climate science, this conversation will change how you think about your next meal — and your carbon footprint.</p>
<p>🔗 RESOURCES &amp; SOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</p>
<p>Victoria Moran (official site): <a href='https://victoriamoran.com/'>https://victoriamoran.com/</a> 
Main Street Vegan Academy: <a href='https://mainstreetvegan.com/'>https://mainstreetvegan.com/</a> 
Victoria Moran, PETA's Sexiest Vegan Over 50 (2016): <a href='https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/detroit-cardiologist-petas-sexiest-vegan-50/'>https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/detroit-cardiologist-petas-sexiest-vegan-50/</a> 
Victoria Moran's 2024 Vegan Hall of Fame induction: <a href='https://www.compassionconsortium.org/victoriamoran'>https://www.compassionconsortium.org/victoriamoran</a> </p>
<p>🎓 Want to become a certified vegan lifestyle coach or educator? Main Street Vegan Academy's 39th cohort runs this fall (October–November 2026). Use code VEGCOACH250 for $250 off, or email victoria@mainstreetvegan.com to ask about scholarships — tuition should never be the reason someone can't train.</p>
<p>#VictoriaMoran #VeganDiet #ClimateChange #PlantBasedDiet #AnimalAgriculture</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vegan author Victoria Moran joins Climate Diet to reveal why animal agriculture — not cars — is driving climate change, and what a plant-based diet can actually do about it.</p>
<p>I'm Jane DeMarines, founder and executive director of Climate Diet, and in this episode I sit down with Victoria Moran — bestselling author of 14 books, founder of Main Street Vegan Academy, and one of VegNews' Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors — to talk about the real link between what's on our plates and the climate crisis.</p>
<p>We get into the climate data behind animal agriculture and greenhouse gas emissions, why the word "vegan" still scares people away from plant-based eating (and what to say instead), the surprising blind-taste-test bias that proves plant-based food already tastes just as good as meat, the truth about vegan protein, and the strategy Victoria calls "attraction activism" — living in a way that draws people toward veganism instead of pushing them away.</p>
<p>Whether you're vegan-curious, already plant-based, or just here for the climate science, this conversation will change how you think about your next meal — and your carbon footprint.</p>
<p>🔗 RESOURCES &amp; SOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</p>
<p>Victoria Moran (official site): <a href='https://victoriamoran.com/'>https://victoriamoran.com/</a> <br>
Main Street Vegan Academy: <a href='https://mainstreetvegan.com/'>https://mainstreetvegan.com/</a> <br>
Victoria Moran, PETA's Sexiest Vegan Over 50 (2016): <a href='https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/detroit-cardiologist-petas-sexiest-vegan-50/'>https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/detroit-cardiologist-petas-sexiest-vegan-50/</a> <br>
Victoria Moran's 2024 Vegan Hall of Fame induction: <a href='https://www.compassionconsortium.org/victoriamoran'>https://www.compassionconsortium.org/victoriamoran</a> </p>
<p>🎓 Want to become a certified vegan lifestyle coach or educator? Main Street Vegan Academy's 39th cohort runs this fall (October–November 2026). Use code VEGCOACH250 for $250 off, or email victoria@mainstreetvegan.com to ask about scholarships — tuition should never be the reason someone can't train.</p>
<p>#VictoriaMoran #VeganDiet #ClimateChange #PlantBasedDiet #AnimalAgriculture</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Vegan author Victoria Moran joins Climate Diet to reveal why animal agriculture — not cars — is driving climate change, and what a plant-based diet can actually do about it.

I’m Jane DeMarines, founder and executive director of Climate Diet, and in this episode I sit down with Victoria Moran — bestselling author of 14 books, founder of Main Street Vegan Academy, and one of VegNews’ Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors — to talk about the real link between what’s on our plates and the climate crisis.

We get into the climate data behind animal agriculture and greenhouse gas emissions, why the word ”vegan” still scares people away from plant-based eating (and what to say instead), the surprising blind-taste-test bias that proves plant-based food already tastes just as good as meat, the truth about vegan protein, and the strategy Victoria calls ”attraction activism” — living in a way that draws people toward veganism instead of pushing them away.

Whether you’re vegan-curious, already plant-based, or just here for the climate science, this conversation will change how you think about your next meal — and your carbon footprint.

🔗 RESOURCES &amp; SOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Victoria Moran (official site): https://victoriamoran.com/
Main Street Vegan Academy: https://mainstreetvegan.com/
Victoria Moran, PETA’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50 (2016): https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/detroit-cardiologist-petas-sexiest-vegan-50/
Victoria Moran’s 2024 Vegan Hall of Fame induction: https://www.compassionconsortium.org/victoriamoran

🎓 Want to become a certified vegan lifestyle coach or educator? Main Street Vegan Academy’s 39th cohort runs this fall (October–November 2026). Use code VEGCOACH250 for $250 off, or email victoria@mainstreetvegan.com to ask about scholarships — tuition should never be the reason someone can’t train.

#VictoriaMoran #VeganDiet #ClimateChange #PlantBasedDiet #AnimalAgriculture</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Inside Marshall BioResources: Freeing 20,000 Beagles from Animal Testing</title>
        <itunes:title>Inside Marshall BioResources: Freeing 20,000 Beagles from Animal Testing</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/inside-marshall-bioresources-freeing-20000-beagles-from-animal-testing/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/inside-marshall-bioresources-freeing-20000-beagles-from-animal-testing/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:58:40 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>They use beagles for animal testing because beagles don't fight back. Ella Magers is walking 207 miles to end that.</p>
<p>In this episode of the Climate Diet Podcast, host Erin DeMarines sits down with animal advocate Ella Magers, MSW — vegan for 31 years and campaign co-director of the March to Abolish Animal Testing (MAAT) — to expose what really happens inside America's largest beagle breeding facility, Marshall BioResources, and the grassroots movement fighting to shut it down.</p>
<p>Ella shares the moment as a 7-year-old that turned her vegan for life, her role in the open rescue that freed 2,000 beagles from Ridglan Farms, and why she's now walking from Albany, NY all the way to Marshall BioResources's front gate this September — a 207-mile, 14-day march to end dog experimentation in the United States for good.</p>
<p>WHAT WE COVER:
- Why researchers specifically choose beagles for lab testing
- The staggering 92% failure rate of drugs that pass animal trials
- Inside the Ridglan Farms open rescue — tear gas, rubber bullets, and 2,000 lives saved
- How public pressure got Chewy to drop Marshall's pet product line
- What it actually takes to organize a 207-mile march for animal rights
- How you can get involved — even if you only have one hour</p>
<p>GET INVOLVED:
🐾 Sign up, volunteer, or donate: <a href='https://www.marchforanimals.org'>https://www.marchforanimals.org</a> 
🐾 Follow the march: @marchforanimals
🐾 Follow Ella Magers: @sexyfitvegan
🐾 March dates: September 12–26, 2026 | Albany, NY → Marshall BioResources</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>They use beagles for animal testing because beagles don't fight back. Ella Magers is walking 207 miles to end that.</p>
<p>In this episode of the Climate Diet Podcast, host Erin DeMarines sits down with animal advocate Ella Magers, MSW — vegan for 31 years and campaign co-director of the March to Abolish Animal Testing (MAAT) — to expose what really happens inside America's largest beagle breeding facility, Marshall BioResources, and the grassroots movement fighting to shut it down.</p>
<p>Ella shares the moment as a 7-year-old that turned her vegan for life, her role in the open rescue that freed 2,000 beagles from Ridglan Farms, and why she's now walking from Albany, NY all the way to Marshall BioResources's front gate this September — a 207-mile, 14-day march to end dog experimentation in the United States for good.</p>
<p>WHAT WE COVER:<br>
- Why researchers specifically choose beagles for lab testing<br>
- The staggering 92% failure rate of drugs that pass animal trials<br>
- Inside the Ridglan Farms open rescue — tear gas, rubber bullets, and 2,000 lives saved<br>
- How public pressure got Chewy to drop Marshall's pet product line<br>
- What it actually takes to organize a 207-mile march for animal rights<br>
- How you can get involved — even if you only have one hour</p>
<p>GET INVOLVED:<br>
🐾 Sign up, volunteer, or donate: <a href='https://www.marchforanimals.org'>https://www.marchforanimals.org</a> <br>
🐾 Follow the march: @marchforanimals<br>
🐾 Follow Ella Magers: @sexyfitvegan<br>
🐾 March dates: September 12–26, 2026 | Albany, NY → Marshall BioResources</p>
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        <itunes:summary>They use beagles for animal testing because beagles don’t fight back. Ella Magers is walking 207 miles to end that.

In this episode of the Climate Diet Podcast, host Erin DeMarines sits down with animal advocate Ella Magers, MSW — vegan for 31 years and campaign co-director of the March to Abolish Animal Testing (MAAT) — to expose what really happens inside America’s largest beagle breeding facility, Marshall BioResources, and the grassroots movement fighting to shut it down.

Ella shares the moment as a 7-year-old that turned her vegan for life, her role in the open rescue that freed 2,000 beagles from Ridglan Farms, and why she’s now walking from Albany, NY all the way to Marshall BioResources’s front gate this September — a 207-mile, 14-day march to end dog experimentation in the United States for good.

WHAT WE COVER:
- Why researchers specifically choose beagles for lab testing
- The staggering 92% failure rate of drugs that pass animal trials
- Inside the Ridglan Farms open rescue — tear gas, rubber bullets, and 2,000 lives saved
- How public pressure got Chewy to drop Marshall’s pet product line
- What it actually takes to organize a 207-mile march for animal rights
- How you can get involved — even if you only have one hour

GET INVOLVED:
🐾 Sign up, volunteer, or donate: https://www.marchforanimals.org
🐾 Follow the march: @marchforanimals
🐾 Follow Ella Magers: @sexyfitvegan
🐾 March dates: September 12–26, 2026 | Albany, NY → Marshall BioResources</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Trauma Surgeon Debunks the Vegan Protein Myth Doctors Still Get Wrong</title>
        <itunes:title>Trauma Surgeon Debunks the Vegan Protein Myth Doctors Still Get Wrong</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>She's a trauma surgeon who's spent 12 years fixing bodies in the ER — and hasn't touched meat once in that time. </p>
<p>In this episode, host Erin DeMarines sits down with Dr. Sandra Farach (aka "The Plantiful Surgeon"), a Tampa-based trauma surgeon, to talk about the factory farming footage that changed her life, the biggest protein myths doctors still believe, and what it's really like pushing plant-based options inside a hospital.</p>
<p>Growing up in a Cuban household built around meat-heavy dishes like picadillo and ropa vieja, Dr. Farach never questioned where her food came from — until she stumbled on factory farming videos during her medical residency. She quit meat cold turkey that day and has been whole-food plant-based ever since.</p>
<p>In this conversation, Erin and Dr. Farach get into:
- The video that made her go vegan overnight — and why she couldn't unsee it
- How her Cuban family reacted, and how their diet has changed since
- What it's like being a plant-based trauma surgeon in a hospital full of meat-eaters
- Her "Chief Talk" on plant-based nutrition to an entire Department of Surgery, using Dr. Dean Ornish's research on reversing heart disease
- Why medical schools barely teach nutrition, and the rise of lifestyle medicine and obesity medicine as new specialties
- The truth about the "where do you get your protein?" question (hint: where do cows and elephants get theirs?)
- Why studies show plant-based meat is actually healthier than regular processed meat
- Carnivore diet trends, social media misinformation, and separating fact from fear
- What vegan food in a hospital cafeteria actually looks like
- Vegan-friendly restaurants in Tampa — including a surprising steakhouse</p>
<p>Whether you're plant-based, vegan-curious, or just skeptical, this episode is packed with real data, real hospital stories, and a doctor's-eye view of why plant-based living matters for your health, animals, and the planet.</p>
<p>🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED
Dr. Dean Ornish's research on reversing heart disease: <a href='https://ornish.com'>https://ornish.com</a> 
Bern's Steak House (Tampa) — the "surprising steakhouse" with vegan options: <a href='https://bernssteakhouse.com'>https://bernssteakhouse.com</a> </p>
<p>🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Sandra Farach is a trauma surgeon based in Tampa, Florida, and a member of her hospital's medical staff wellness committee. She's been whole-food plant-based for 12 years and is currently completing her lifestyle medicine certification. Follow her as "The Plantiful Surgeon":
Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/plantifulsurgeon/'>https://www.instagram.com/plantifulsurgeon/</a> 
TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@plantifulsurgeon'>https://www.tiktok.com/@plantifulsurgeon</a> 
YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@PlantifulSurgeon'>https://www.youtube.com/@PlantifulSurgeon</a> 
Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/plantifulsurgeon/'>https://www.facebook.com/plantifulsurgeon/</a> 
X: <a href='https://x.com/plantifulsurg'>https://x.com/plantifulsurg</a> 
Pinterest: <a href='https://www.pinterest.com/PlantifulSurgeon/'>https://www.pinterest.com/PlantifulSurgeon/</a> 
LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-m-farach-md/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-m-farach-md/</a> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>She's a trauma surgeon who's spent 12 years fixing bodies in the ER — and hasn't touched meat once in that time. </p>
<p>In this episode, host Erin DeMarines sits down with Dr. Sandra Farach (aka "The Plantiful Surgeon"), a Tampa-based trauma surgeon, to talk about the factory farming footage that changed her life, the biggest protein myths doctors still believe, and what it's really like pushing plant-based options inside a hospital.</p>
<p>Growing up in a Cuban household built around meat-heavy dishes like picadillo and ropa vieja, Dr. Farach never questioned where her food came from — until she stumbled on factory farming videos during her medical residency. She quit meat cold turkey that day and has been whole-food plant-based ever since.</p>
<p>In this conversation, Erin and Dr. Farach get into:<br>
- The video that made her go vegan overnight — and why she couldn't unsee it<br>
- How her Cuban family reacted, and how their diet has changed since<br>
- What it's like being a plant-based trauma surgeon in a hospital full of meat-eaters<br>
- Her "Chief Talk" on plant-based nutrition to an entire Department of Surgery, using Dr. Dean Ornish's research on reversing heart disease<br>
- Why medical schools barely teach nutrition, and the rise of lifestyle medicine and obesity medicine as new specialties<br>
- The truth about the "where do you get your protein?" question (hint: where do cows and elephants get theirs?)<br>
- Why studies show plant-based meat is actually healthier than regular processed meat<br>
- Carnivore diet trends, social media misinformation, and separating fact from fear<br>
- What vegan food in a hospital cafeteria actually looks like<br>
- Vegan-friendly restaurants in Tampa — including a surprising steakhouse</p>
<p>Whether you're plant-based, vegan-curious, or just skeptical, this episode is packed with real data, real hospital stories, and a doctor's-eye view of why plant-based living matters for your health, animals, and the planet.</p>
<p>🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED<br>
Dr. Dean Ornish's research on reversing heart disease: <a href='https://ornish.com'>https://ornish.com</a> <br>
Bern's Steak House (Tampa) — the "surprising steakhouse" with vegan options: <a href='https://bernssteakhouse.com'>https://bernssteakhouse.com</a> </p>
<p>🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST<br>
Dr. Sandra Farach is a trauma surgeon based in Tampa, Florida, and a member of her hospital's medical staff wellness committee. She's been whole-food plant-based for 12 years and is currently completing her lifestyle medicine certification. Follow her as "The Plantiful Surgeon":<br>
Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/plantifulsurgeon/'>https://www.instagram.com/plantifulsurgeon/</a> <br>
TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@plantifulsurgeon'>https://www.tiktok.com/@plantifulsurgeon</a> <br>
YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@PlantifulSurgeon'>https://www.youtube.com/@PlantifulSurgeon</a> <br>
Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/plantifulsurgeon/'>https://www.facebook.com/plantifulsurgeon/</a> <br>
X: <a href='https://x.com/plantifulsurg'>https://x.com/plantifulsurg</a> <br>
Pinterest: <a href='https://www.pinterest.com/PlantifulSurgeon/'>https://www.pinterest.com/PlantifulSurgeon/</a> <br>
LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-m-farach-md/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-m-farach-md/</a> </p>
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        <itunes:summary>She’s a trauma surgeon who’s spent 12 years fixing bodies in the ER — and hasn’t touched meat once in that time. 

In this episode, host Erin DeMarines sits down with Dr. Sandra Farach (aka ”The Plantiful Surgeon”), a Tampa-based trauma surgeon, to talk about the factory farming footage that changed her life, the biggest protein myths doctors still believe, and what it’s really like pushing plant-based options inside a hospital.

Growing up in a Cuban household built around meat-heavy dishes like picadillo and ropa vieja, Dr. Farach never questioned where her food came from — until she stumbled on factory farming videos during her medical residency. She quit meat cold turkey that day and has been whole-food plant-based ever since.

In this conversation, Erin and Dr. Farach get into:
- The video that made her go vegan overnight — and why she couldn’t unsee it
- How her Cuban family reacted, and how their diet has changed since
- What it’s like being a plant-based trauma surgeon in a hospital full of meat-eaters
- Her ”Chief Talk” on plant-based nutrition to an entire Department of Surgery, using Dr. Dean Ornish’s research on reversing heart disease
- Why medical schools barely teach nutrition, and the rise of lifestyle medicine and obesity medicine as new specialties
- The truth about the ”where do you get your protein?” question (hint: where do cows and elephants get theirs?)
- Why studies show plant-based meat is actually healthier than regular processed meat
- Carnivore diet trends, social media misinformation, and separating fact from fear
- What vegan food in a hospital cafeteria actually looks like
- Vegan-friendly restaurants in Tampa — including a surprising steakhouse

Whether you’re plant-based, vegan-curious, or just skeptical, this episode is packed with real data, real hospital stories, and a doctor’s-eye view of why plant-based living matters for your health, animals, and the planet.</itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Animal Agriculture: The #1 Cause of Climate Change (Not Fossil Fuels) | Dr. Sailesh Rao</title>
        <itunes:title>Animal Agriculture: The #1 Cause of Climate Change (Not Fossil Fuels) | Dr. Sailesh Rao</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/animal-agriculture-the-1-cause-of-climate-change-not-fossil-fuels-dr-sailesh-rao/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/animal-agriculture-the-1-cause-of-climate-change-not-fossil-fuels-dr-sailesh-rao/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:15:30 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Is animal agriculture the #1 cause of climate change — not fossil fuels? In this episode I sit down with Dr. Sailesh Rao (Climate Healers) to unpack how the food on our plates is driving the climate crisis — and how a plant-based diet could heal the planet.</p>
<p>Dr. Sailesh Rao is a Stanford-trained systems engineer turned climate activist, founder of Climate Healers, and author of the Planet B books. He's worked on the documentaries Cowspiracy, What the Health, and A Prayer for Compassion. In this conversation we go deep on why animal agriculture deserves far more attention in the climate conversation than it gets — and what every one of us can actually do about it.</p>
<p>We talk about the staggering inefficiency of our food system: animals eat 5x as much food as humans, 87% of the world's farmland is used for animal agriculture yet it produces only a fraction of our calories, and how shifting to plant-based eating could reverse biodiversity loss, chemical pollution, and climate change all at once. Dr. Rao breaks down the 7 planetary boundaries, why healthy food should be a basic human right, and how his community food project in Washington State is feeding people whole-food plant-based meals for free.</p>
<p>And don't miss the moment that changed everything for him — the "pinky promise" he made to his 5-year-old granddaughter that the world would go vegan, and why she told him "do your job." It's one of the most moving stories we've ever shared on this podcast.</p>
<p>Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, plant-curious, or just trying to understand the real link between food and climate change, this episode will shift how you see your next meal. 🌱</p>
<p>🔗 LINKS &amp; RESOURCES
🌍 Climate Healers: <a href='https://climatehealers.org'>https://climatehealers.org</a> 
📚 Dr. Rao's books — Planet B series, Carbon Dharma &amp; Carbon Yoga: <a href='https://climatehealers.org/for-you/books/'>https://climatehealers.org/for-you/books/</a> 
🥗 Learn more about our work at Climate Diet: <a href='https://climatediet.org/'>https://climatediet.org/</a> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is animal agriculture the #1 cause of climate change — not fossil fuels? In this episode I sit down with Dr. Sailesh Rao (Climate Healers) to unpack how the food on our plates is driving the climate crisis — and how a plant-based diet could heal the planet.</p>
<p>Dr. Sailesh Rao is a Stanford-trained systems engineer turned climate activist, founder of Climate Healers, and author of the Planet B books. He's worked on the documentaries Cowspiracy, What the Health, and A Prayer for Compassion. In this conversation we go deep on why animal agriculture deserves far more attention in the climate conversation than it gets — and what every one of us can actually do about it.</p>
<p>We talk about the staggering inefficiency of our food system: animals eat 5x as much food as humans, 87% of the world's farmland is used for animal agriculture yet it produces only a fraction of our calories, and how shifting to plant-based eating could reverse biodiversity loss, chemical pollution, and climate change all at once. Dr. Rao breaks down the 7 planetary boundaries, why healthy food should be a basic human right, and how his community food project in Washington State is feeding people whole-food plant-based meals for free.</p>
<p>And don't miss the moment that changed everything for him — the "pinky promise" he made to his 5-year-old granddaughter that the world would go vegan, and why she told him "do your job." It's one of the most moving stories we've ever shared on this podcast.</p>
<p>Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, plant-curious, or just trying to understand the real link between food and climate change, this episode will shift how you see your next meal. 🌱</p>
<p>🔗 LINKS &amp; RESOURCES<br>
🌍 Climate Healers: <a href='https://climatehealers.org'>https://climatehealers.org</a> <br>
📚 Dr. Rao's books — Planet B series, Carbon Dharma &amp; Carbon Yoga: <a href='https://climatehealers.org/for-you/books/'>https://climatehealers.org/for-you/books/</a> <br>
🥗 Learn more about our work at Climate Diet: <a href='https://climatediet.org/'>https://climatediet.org/</a> </p>
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        <itunes:summary>Is animal agriculture the #1 cause of climate change — not fossil fuels? In this episode I sit down with Dr. Sailesh Rao (Climate Healers) to unpack how the food on our plates is driving the climate crisis — and how a plant-based diet could heal the planet.

Dr. Sailesh Rao is a Stanford-trained systems engineer turned climate activist, founder of Climate Healers, and author of the Planet B books. He’s worked on the documentaries Cowspiracy, What the Health, and A Prayer for Compassion. In this conversation we go deep on why animal agriculture deserves far more attention in the climate conversation than it gets — and what every one of us can actually do about it.

We talk about the staggering inefficiency of our food system: animals eat 5x as much food as humans, 87% of the world’s farmland is used for animal agriculture yet it produces only a fraction of our calories, and how shifting to plant-based eating could reverse biodiversity loss, chemical pollution, and climate change all at once. Dr. Rao breaks down the 7 planetary boundaries, why healthy food should be a basic human right, and how his community food project in Washington State is feeding people whole-food plant-based meals for free.

And don’t miss the moment that changed everything for him — the ”pinky promise” he made to his 5-year-old granddaughter that the world would go vegan, and why she told him ”do your job.” It’s one of the most moving stories we’ve ever shared on this podcast.

Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, plant-curious, or just trying to understand the real link between food and climate change, this episode will shift how you see your next meal. 🌱

🔗 LINKS &amp; RESOURCES
🌍 Climate Healers: https://climatehealers.org
📚 Dr. Rao’s books — Planet B series, Carbon Dharma &amp; Carbon Yoga: https://climatehealers.org/for-you/books/
🥗 Learn more about our work at Climate Diet: https://climatediet.org/</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Is Plant-Based Dying? The Vegan America Founder Breaks the Myth</title>
        <itunes:title>Is Plant-Based Dying? The Vegan America Founder Breaks the Myth</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/is-plant-based-dying-the-vegan-america-founder-breaks-the-myth/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:32:47 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>He built the world's largest 100% plant-based marketplace — and it started with a pair of shoes.</p>
<p>In this episode of Climate in Cuisine, host Erin DeMarines sits down with Jonathan Faran, founder of Vegan America — the fastest-growing vegan marketplace in the US with 400+ vetted sellers across food, fashion, cosmetics, and home products.</p>
<p>Jonathan shares how a University of Chicago MBA student turned a frustrating shopping moment into a mission-driven startup that is making plant-based living accessible and affordable for everyone.</p>
<p>🌱 In this episode:</p>
<p>* Why Jonathan went vegetarian at age 4 and vegan for the last 10 years
* The hidden animal ingredients in your toothpaste, laundry detergent &amp; supplements
* Why the plant-based movement is NOT dying — it's maturing
* The real difference between "vegan" vs "plant-based"
* How Vegan America vets every single product so YOU don't have to
* Why plant-based consumers might need a therapist who understands them
* How small vegan brands can sell on Vegan America for free
* The future of ethical, cruelty-free shopping in America</p>
<p>🛒 Shop plant-based: <a href='http://vegan-america.com/'>http://vegan-america.com/</a> 
📲 Follow Vegan America: @veganamerica on Instagram &amp; Facebook</p>
<p>Whether you're fully vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, or just starting your plant-based journey — this conversation will change the way you shop, eat, and think.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>He built the world's largest 100% plant-based marketplace — and it started with a pair of shoes.</p>
<p>In this episode of Climate in Cuisine, host Erin DeMarines sits down with Jonathan Faran, founder of Vegan America — the fastest-growing vegan marketplace in the US with 400+ vetted sellers across food, fashion, cosmetics, and home products.</p>
<p>Jonathan shares how a University of Chicago MBA student turned a frustrating shopping moment into a mission-driven startup that is making plant-based living accessible and affordable for everyone.</p>
<p>🌱 In this episode:</p>
<p>* Why Jonathan went vegetarian at age 4 and vegan for the last 10 years<br>
* The hidden animal ingredients in your toothpaste, laundry detergent &amp; supplements<br>
* Why the plant-based movement is NOT dying — it's maturing<br>
* The real difference between "vegan" vs "plant-based"<br>
* How Vegan America vets every single product so YOU don't have to<br>
* Why plant-based consumers might need a therapist who understands them<br>
* How small vegan brands can sell on Vegan America for free<br>
* The future of ethical, cruelty-free shopping in America</p>
<p>🛒 Shop plant-based: <a href='http://vegan-america.com/'>http://vegan-america.com/</a> <br>
📲 Follow Vegan America: @veganamerica on Instagram &amp; Facebook</p>
<p>Whether you're fully vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, or just starting your plant-based journey — this conversation will change the way you shop, eat, and think.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>He built the world’s largest 100% plant-based marketplace — and it started with a pair of shoes.

In this episode of Climate in Cuisine, host Erin DeMarines sits down with Jonathan Faran, founder of Vegan America — the fastest-growing vegan marketplace in the US with 400+ vetted sellers across food, fashion, cosmetics, and home products.

Jonathan shares how a University of Chicago MBA student turned a frustrating shopping moment into a mission-driven startup that is making plant-based living accessible and affordable for everyone.

🌱 In this episode:

* Why Jonathan went vegetarian at age 4 and vegan for the last 10 years
* The hidden animal ingredients in your toothpaste, laundry detergent &amp; supplements
* Why the plant-based movement is NOT dying — it’s maturing
* The real difference between ”vegan” vs ”plant-based”
* How Vegan America vets every single product so YOU don’t have to
* Why plant-based consumers might need a therapist who understands them
* How small vegan brands can sell on Vegan America for free
* The future of ethical, cruelty-free shopping in America

🛒 Shop plant-based: http://vegan-america.com/
📲 Follow Vegan America: @veganamerica on Instagram &amp; Facebook

Whether you’re fully vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, or just starting your plant-based journey — this conversation will change the way you shop, eat, and think.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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                <itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Vegan Directory Founder Kiana Melvin on Building Plant Plate Map</title>
        <itunes:title>Vegan Directory Founder Kiana Melvin on Building Plant Plate Map</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/vegan-directory-founder-kiana-melvin-on-building-plant-plate-map/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:42:00 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Discover how vegan directory founder Kiana Melvin is transforming how people find plant-based restaurants, vegan businesses, and cruelty-free brands across America.</p>
<p>In this episode of Climate and Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines (Executive Director of Climate Diet) sits down with Kiana Melvin, the 26-year-old CEO and founder of Plant Plate Map — a nationwide vegan directory with over 1,700 listings, including 1,500+ vegan restaurants, plant-based food trucks, vegan caterers, private chefs, and cruelty-free businesses.</p>
<p>Kiana shares her vegan journey from pescatarian to vegetarian to fully vegan during COVID, why so many vegan restaurants are closing, and how her ad-free directory helps users filter by gluten-free, women-owned, and vegan-owned businesses. We also dig into the climate impact of animal agriculture, deforestation, and why plant-based eating matters more than ever in 2026.</p>
<p>🌱 Visit Plant Plate Map: <a href='http://www.plantplatemap.com'>www.plantplatemap.com</a> </p>
<p>🌎 Learn more about Climate Diet: <a href='https://climatediet.org/'>https://climatediet.org/</a> </p>
<p>If you're looking for vegan food near you, want to support vegan-owned businesses, or are curious about plant-based living, this conversation is for you.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Discover how vegan directory founder Kiana Melvin is transforming how people find plant-based restaurants, vegan businesses, and cruelty-free brands across America.</p>
<p>In this episode of Climate and Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines (Executive Director of Climate Diet) sits down with Kiana Melvin, the 26-year-old CEO and founder of Plant Plate Map — a nationwide vegan directory with over 1,700 listings, including 1,500+ vegan restaurants, plant-based food trucks, vegan caterers, private chefs, and cruelty-free businesses.</p>
<p>Kiana shares her vegan journey from pescatarian to vegetarian to fully vegan during COVID, why so many vegan restaurants are closing, and how her ad-free directory helps users filter by gluten-free, women-owned, and vegan-owned businesses. We also dig into the climate impact of animal agriculture, deforestation, and why plant-based eating matters more than ever in 2026.</p>
<p>🌱 Visit Plant Plate Map: <a href='http://www.plantplatemap.com'>www.plantplatemap.com</a> </p>
<p>🌎 Learn more about Climate Diet: <a href='https://climatediet.org/'>https://climatediet.org/</a> </p>
<p>If you're looking for vegan food near you, want to support vegan-owned businesses, or are curious about plant-based living, this conversation is for you.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Discover how vegan directory founder Kiana Melvin is transforming how people find plant-based restaurants, vegan businesses, and cruelty-free brands across America.

In this episode of Climate and Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines (Executive Director of Climate Diet) sits down with Kiana Melvin, the 26-year-old CEO and founder of Plant Plate Map — a nationwide vegan directory with over 1,700 listings, including 1,500+ vegan restaurants, plant-based food trucks, vegan caterers, private chefs, and cruelty-free businesses.

Kiana shares her vegan journey from pescatarian to vegetarian to fully vegan during COVID, why so many vegan restaurants are closing, and how her ad-free directory helps users filter by gluten-free, women-owned, and vegan-owned businesses. We also dig into the climate impact of animal agriculture, deforestation, and why plant-based eating matters more than ever in 2026.

🌱 Visit Plant Plate Map: www.plantplatemap.com

🌎 Learn more about Climate Diet: https://climatediet.org/

If you’re looking for vegan food near you, want to support vegan-owned businesses, or are curious about plant-based living, this conversation is for you.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode>
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        <title>How to Unlock Longevity: The Muscle-Centric Guide to Health Over 50</title>
        <itunes:title>How to Unlock Longevity: The Muscle-Centric Guide to Health Over 50</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/how-to-unlock-longevity-the-muscle-centric-guide-to-health-over-50/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/how-to-unlock-longevity-the-muscle-centric-guide-to-health-over-50/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:42:31 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we sit down with Michele Cuffe, author of Health Revival, to discuss the revolutionary concept of "Muscle-Centric Medicine" and why building muscle is the ultimate key to aging with vitality. Michelle reveals her "Big 6" pillars of health that can help you reconnect with your DNA and reverse the effects of modern lifestyle diseases.  </p>
<p>If you’ve been looking for a realistic way to manage menopause, improve your sleep quality, or understand the science behind strength training for women over 50, this conversation is a masterclass in biohacking your way to a longer, healthier life.  </p>
<p>In this episode, you’ll learn:
* The 90% Rule: Why stress management is the foundation of health and the root of most doctor visits.  
* Muscle-Centric Medicine: Why muscle is actually the "organ of longevity".  
* The 6 Pillars of Health Revival: From hydration and nutrition to the surprising benefits of sauna therapy.  
* Circadian Rhythm &amp; Vitamin D: How to fix your sleep by simply getting back into nature.  
* The Power of Motion: Why "a body in motion stays in motion" is the most important mantra for aging gracefully.  </p>
<p>Stop looking for a quick fix and start your Health Revival today.</p>
<p>Ready to take your health into your own hands and unlock the secrets to longevity? Grab your copy of "Health Revival" by Michele Cuffe on Amazon to get the complete toolkit for aging with vitality: <a href='https://www.amazon.in/Health-Revival-Happy-Healthy-Human/dp/1662956363'>https://www.amazon.in/Health-Revival-Happy-Healthy-Human/dp/1662956363</a> </p>
<p>Don’t miss out on daily health tips, workout inspiration, and the science of "muscle-centric medicine." Follow Michele online to stay connected:  </p>
<p>Instagram: Follow @MicheleCuffeFitness (one ‘L’!) for daily reels, strength training tips, and behind-the-scenes health hacks.  </p>
<p>TikTok: Find Michelle at @MicheleCuffeFitness for quick wellness bites and motivation.  </p>
<p>Facebook: Connect with the community and stay updated on Michele’s latest projects.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we sit down with Michele Cuffe, author of Health Revival, to discuss the revolutionary concept of "Muscle-Centric Medicine" and why building muscle is the ultimate key to aging with vitality. Michelle reveals her "Big 6" pillars of health that can help you reconnect with your DNA and reverse the effects of modern lifestyle diseases.  </p>
<p>If you’ve been looking for a realistic way to manage menopause, improve your sleep quality, or understand the science behind strength training for women over 50, this conversation is a masterclass in biohacking your way to a longer, healthier life.  </p>
<p>In this episode, you’ll learn:<br>
* The 90% Rule: Why stress management is the foundation of health and the root of most doctor visits.  <br>
* Muscle-Centric Medicine: Why muscle is actually the "organ of longevity".  <br>
* The 6 Pillars of Health Revival: From hydration and nutrition to the surprising benefits of sauna therapy.  <br>
* Circadian Rhythm &amp; Vitamin D: How to fix your sleep by simply getting back into nature.  <br>
* The Power of Motion: Why "a body in motion stays in motion" is the most important mantra for aging gracefully.  </p>
<p>Stop looking for a quick fix and start your Health Revival today.</p>
<p>Ready to take your health into your own hands and unlock the secrets to longevity? Grab your copy of "Health Revival" by Michele Cuffe on Amazon to get the complete toolkit for aging with vitality: <a href='https://www.amazon.in/Health-Revival-Happy-Healthy-Human/dp/1662956363'>https://www.amazon.in/Health-Revival-Happy-Healthy-Human/dp/1662956363</a> </p>
<p>Don’t miss out on daily health tips, workout inspiration, and the science of "muscle-centric medicine." Follow Michele online to stay connected:  </p>
<p>Instagram: Follow @MicheleCuffeFitness (one ‘L’!) for daily reels, strength training tips, and behind-the-scenes health hacks.  </p>
<p>TikTok: Find Michelle at @MicheleCuffeFitness for quick wellness bites and motivation.  </p>
<p>Facebook: Connect with the community and stay updated on Michele’s latest projects.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>In this episode, we sit down with Michele Cuffe, author of Health Revival, to discuss the revolutionary concept of ”Muscle-Centric Medicine” and why building muscle is the ultimate key to aging with vitality. Michelle reveals her ”Big 6” pillars of health that can help you reconnect with your DNA and reverse the effects of modern lifestyle diseases.  

If you’ve been looking for a realistic way to manage menopause, improve your sleep quality, or understand the science behind strength training for women over 50, this conversation is a masterclass in biohacking your way to a longer, healthier life.  

In this episode, you’ll learn:
* The 90% Rule: Why stress management is the foundation of health and the root of most doctor visits.  
* Muscle-Centric Medicine: Why muscle is actually the ”organ of longevity”.  
* The 6 Pillars of Health Revival: From hydration and nutrition to the surprising benefits of sauna therapy.  
* Circadian Rhythm &amp; Vitamin D: How to fix your sleep by simply getting back into nature.  
* The Power of Motion: Why ”a body in motion stays in motion” is the most important mantra for aging gracefully.  

Stop looking for a quick fix and start your Health Revival today.

Ready to take your health into your own hands and unlock the secrets to longevity? Grab your copy of ”Health Revival” by Michele Cuffe on Amazon to get the complete toolkit for aging with vitality: https://www.amazon.in/Health-Revival-Happy-Healthy-Human/dp/1662956363

Don’t miss out on daily health tips, workout inspiration, and the science of ”muscle-centric medicine.” Follow Michele online to stay connected:  

Instagram: Follow @MicheleCuffeFitness (one ‘L’!) for daily reels, strength training tips, and behind-the-scenes health hacks.  

TikTok: Find Michelle at @MicheleCuffeFitness for quick wellness bites and motivation.  

Facebook: Connect with the community and stay updated on Michele’s latest projects.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Plant-Based Diet Expert: Why Doctors Need Nutrition Training | Glen Merzer</title>
        <itunes:title>Plant-Based Diet Expert: Why Doctors Need Nutrition Training | Glen Merzer</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/plant-based-diet-expert-why-doctors-need-nutrition-training-glen-merzer/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/plant-based-diet-expert-why-doctors-need-nutrition-training-glen-merzer/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:52:44 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Plant-based diet expert Glen Merzer discusses why doctors need nutrition training and how food choices impact climate change. Author of "Food is Climate" and co-author of "Moving Medicine Forward" with Dr. Michael Klaper.</p>
<p>🌱 What You'll Learn:
- Why medical schools don't teach nutrition to doctors
- How plant-based diets reverse chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease
- The connection between animal agriculture, methane emissions, and climate crisis
- Practical steps to transition to a whole food plant-based lifestyle
- How vegan eating benefits both personal health and environmental sustainability</p>
<p>Glen Merzer is a leading voice in the plant-based movement, former Hollywood screenwriter, and climate advocate who explains the science behind food and climate change.</p>
<p>📚 Books Mentioned:
- "Moving Medicine Forward" - Why doctors must learn nutrition : <a href='https://www.amazon.in/Moving-Medicine-Forward-Doctors-Nutrition-ebook/dp/B0FDBJPCB4'>https://www.amazon.in/Moving-Medicine-Forward-Doctors-Nutrition-ebook/dp/B0FDBJPCB4</a> 
- "Food is Climate" - The environmental impact of food choices : <a href='https://www.amazon.in/Food-Climate-Response-Conventional-Narrative-ebook/dp/B09BXP53VL'>https://www.amazon.in/Food-Climate-Response-Conventional-Narrative-ebook/dp/B09BXP53VL</a> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Plant-based diet expert Glen Merzer discusses why doctors need nutrition training and how food choices impact climate change. Author of "Food is Climate" and co-author of "Moving Medicine Forward" with Dr. Michael Klaper.</p>
<p>🌱 What You'll Learn:<br>
- Why medical schools don't teach nutrition to doctors<br>
- How plant-based diets reverse chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease<br>
- The connection between animal agriculture, methane emissions, and climate crisis<br>
- Practical steps to transition to a whole food plant-based lifestyle<br>
- How vegan eating benefits both personal health and environmental sustainability</p>
<p>Glen Merzer is a leading voice in the plant-based movement, former Hollywood screenwriter, and climate advocate who explains the science behind food and climate change.</p>
<p>📚 Books Mentioned:<br>
- "Moving Medicine Forward" - Why doctors must learn nutrition : <a href='https://www.amazon.in/Moving-Medicine-Forward-Doctors-Nutrition-ebook/dp/B0FDBJPCB4'>https://www.amazon.in/Moving-Medicine-Forward-Doctors-Nutrition-ebook/dp/B0FDBJPCB4</a> <br>
- "Food is Climate" - The environmental impact of food choices : <a href='https://www.amazon.in/Food-Climate-Response-Conventional-Narrative-ebook/dp/B09BXP53VL'>https://www.amazon.in/Food-Climate-Response-Conventional-Narrative-ebook/dp/B09BXP53VL</a> </p>
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        <itunes:summary>Plant-based diet expert Glen Merzer discusses why doctors need nutrition training and how food choices impact climate change. Author of ”Food is Climate” and co-author of ”Moving Medicine Forward” with Dr. Michael Klaper.

🌱 What You’ll Learn:
- Why medical schools don’t teach nutrition to doctors
- How plant-based diets reverse chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease
- The connection between animal agriculture, methane emissions, and climate crisis
- Practical steps to transition to a whole food plant-based lifestyle
- How vegan eating benefits both personal health and environmental sustainability

Glen Merzer is a leading voice in the plant-based movement, former Hollywood screenwriter, and climate advocate who explains the science behind food and climate change.

📚 Books Mentioned:
- ”Moving Medicine Forward” - Why doctors must learn nutrition : https://www.amazon.in/Moving-Medicine-Forward-Doctors-Nutrition-ebook/dp/B0FDBJPCB4
- ”Food is Climate” - The environmental impact of food choices : https://www.amazon.in/Food-Climate-Response-Conventional-Narrative-ebook/dp/B09BXP53VL</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Plants Over Pills: Reversing Disease with Dr. Klaper</title>
        <itunes:title>Plants Over Pills: Reversing Disease with Dr. Klaper</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/plants-over-pills-reversing-disease-with-dr-klaper/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/plants-over-pills-reversing-disease-with-dr-klaper/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are we treating the root cause of chronic illness, or just handing out more pills? In this eye-opening interview, we sit down with Dr. Michael Klaper, a medical pioneer with over 50 years of experience, to uncover the undeniable power of a whole-food, plant-based diet.</p>
<p>Dr. Klaper breaks down how we can actively reverse conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes simply by changing what we put on our plates. We also dive into his fascinating work advising NASA on space nutrition, the environmental impact of animal agriculture, and why modern medical schools are failing to teach doctors about the healing power of food.</p>
<p>📚 Get Dr. Klaper’s New Book: Pre-order Moving Medicine Forward on Amazon to learn what your doctor should be asking you at your next visit : <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Moving-Medicine-Forward-Doctors-Nutrition_and/dp/1637748264'>https://www.amazon.com/Moving-Medicine-Forward-Doctors-Nutrition_and/dp/1637748264</a> </p>
<p>🌐 Connect with Dr. Klaper:
Visit movingmedforward.org to watch his medical school lectures and support the initiative.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are we treating the root cause of chronic illness, or just handing out more pills? In this eye-opening interview, we sit down with Dr. Michael Klaper, a medical pioneer with over 50 years of experience, to uncover the undeniable power of a whole-food, plant-based diet.</p>
<p>Dr. Klaper breaks down how we can actively reverse conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes simply by changing what we put on our plates. We also dive into his fascinating work advising NASA on space nutrition, the environmental impact of animal agriculture, and why modern medical schools are failing to teach doctors about the healing power of food.</p>
<p>📚 Get Dr. Klaper’s New Book: Pre-order Moving Medicine Forward on Amazon to learn what your doctor should be asking you at your next visit : <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Moving-Medicine-Forward-Doctors-Nutrition_and/dp/1637748264'>https://www.amazon.com/Moving-Medicine-Forward-Doctors-Nutrition_and/dp/1637748264</a> </p>
<p>🌐 Connect with Dr. Klaper:<br>
Visit movingmedforward.org to watch his medical school lectures and support the initiative.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Are we treating the root cause of chronic illness, or just handing out more pills? In this eye-opening interview, we sit down with Dr. Michael Klaper, a medical pioneer with over 50 years of experience, to uncover the undeniable power of a whole-food, plant-based diet.

Dr. Klaper breaks down how we can actively reverse conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes simply by changing what we put on our plates. We also dive into his fascinating work advising NASA on space nutrition, the environmental impact of animal agriculture, and why modern medical schools are failing to teach doctors about the healing power of food.

📚 Get Dr. Klaper’s New Book: Pre-order Moving Medicine Forward on Amazon to learn what your doctor should be asking you at your next visit : https://www.amazon.com/Moving-Medicine-Forward-Doctors-Nutrition_and/dp/1637748264

🌐 Connect with Dr. Klaper:
Visit movingmedforward.org to watch his medical school lectures and support the initiative.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The TRUTH About Vegan Fitness, Longevity &amp; Muscle After 50</title>
        <itunes:title>The TRUTH About Vegan Fitness, Longevity &amp; Muscle After 50</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-truth-about-vegan-fitness-longevity-muscle-after-50/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-truth-about-vegan-fitness-longevity-muscle-after-50/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>If you’re searching for plant-based fitness, vegan longevity, or how to build muscle after 50, this episode is a must-watch.</p>
<p>In this powerful and deeply human conversation on the Climate and Cuisine Podcast, we sit down with bestselling author and plant-based fitness coach Maxime Sigouin, whose journey spans farm life, bodybuilding, elite modeling, caregiving through cancer, and helping thousands reclaim their health.</p>
<p>This episode goes far beyond diet trends. It’s about identity, prevention, strength, aging well, and living fully at any age.</p>
<p>🌱 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:</p>
<p>✔ How a whole-food plant-based diet supports fat loss without starvation
✔ Why strength training is non-negotiable after 40, 50, and even 80+
✔ The biggest myths about vegan protein, muscle loss &amp; weakness
✔ How plant-based nutrition can reduce cancer risk &amp; chronic disease
✔ Why most people regain weight—and how to keep it off permanently
✔ The mindset shift that turns fitness into a lifestyle, not a phase
✔ How aging doesn’t mean slowing down—it means training smarter</p>
<p>Maxime also breaks down the 5-phase system from his new #1 bestselling book, Forever Fit, which was designed to replace traditional coaching and give people a step-by-step blueprint for lifelong health.</p>
<p>Amazon Link to buy the book - https://www.amazon.in/Forever-Fit-Recomposition-Transformation-System-ebook/dp/B0GGVQFK2Z</p>
<p>This episode is especially powerful for:
• Adults over 40, 50, and 60
• Anyone struggling with weight regain
• Vegans &amp; plant-based beginners
• Fitness professionals &amp; health coaches
• Those focused on longevity and prevention
• People tired of quick-fix diets and injections</p>
<p>💡 This isn’t about restriction. It’s about addition.
More food. More strength. More energy. More life.</p>
<p>Check For Information - <a href='https://linktr.ee/efitfoods'>https://linktr.ee/efitfoods</a> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re searching for plant-based fitness, vegan longevity, or how to build muscle after 50, this episode is a must-watch.</p>
<p>In this powerful and deeply human conversation on the Climate and Cuisine Podcast, we sit down with bestselling author and plant-based fitness coach Maxime Sigouin, whose journey spans farm life, bodybuilding, elite modeling, caregiving through cancer, and helping thousands reclaim their health.</p>
<p>This episode goes far beyond diet trends. It’s about identity, prevention, strength, aging well, and living fully at any age.</p>
<p>🌱 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:</p>
<p>✔ How a whole-food plant-based diet supports fat loss without starvation<br>
✔ Why strength training is non-negotiable after 40, 50, and even 80+<br>
✔ The biggest myths about vegan protein, muscle loss &amp; weakness<br>
✔ How plant-based nutrition can reduce cancer risk &amp; chronic disease<br>
✔ Why most people regain weight—and how to keep it off permanently<br>
✔ The mindset shift that turns fitness into a lifestyle, not a phase<br>
✔ How aging doesn’t mean slowing down—it means training smarter</p>
<p>Maxime also breaks down the 5-phase system from his new #1 bestselling book, Forever Fit, which was designed to replace traditional coaching and give people a step-by-step blueprint for lifelong health.</p>
<p>Amazon Link to buy the book - https://www.amazon.in/Forever-Fit-Recomposition-Transformation-System-ebook/dp/B0GGVQFK2Z</p>
<p>This episode is especially powerful for:<br>
• Adults over 40, 50, and 60<br>
• Anyone struggling with weight regain<br>
• Vegans &amp; plant-based beginners<br>
• Fitness professionals &amp; health coaches<br>
• Those focused on longevity and prevention<br>
• People tired of quick-fix diets and injections</p>
<p>💡 This isn’t about restriction. It’s about addition.<br>
More food. More strength. More energy. More life.</p>
<p>Check For Information - <a href='https://linktr.ee/efitfoods'>https://linktr.ee/efitfoods</a> </p>
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        <itunes:summary>If you’re searching for plant-based fitness, vegan longevity, or how to build muscle after 50, this episode is a must-watch.

In this powerful and deeply human conversation on the Climate and Cuisine Podcast, we sit down with bestselling author and plant-based fitness coach Maxime Sigouin, whose journey spans farm life, bodybuilding, elite modeling, caregiving through cancer, and helping thousands reclaim their health.

This episode goes far beyond diet trends. It’s about identity, prevention, strength, aging well, and living fully at any age.

🌱 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

✔ How a whole-food plant-based diet supports fat loss without starvation
✔ Why strength training is non-negotiable after 40, 50, and even 80+
✔ The biggest myths about vegan protein, muscle loss &amp; weakness
✔ How plant-based nutrition can reduce cancer risk &amp; chronic disease
✔ Why most people regain weight—and how to keep it off permanently
✔ The mindset shift that turns fitness into a lifestyle, not a phase
✔ How aging doesn’t mean slowing down—it means training smarter

Maxime also breaks down the 5-phase system from his new #1 bestselling book, Forever Fit, which was designed to replace traditional coaching and give people a step-by-step blueprint for lifelong health.

Amazon Link to buy the book - https://www.amazon.in/Forever-Fit-Recomposition-Transformation-System-ebook/dp/B0GGVQFK2Z

This episode is especially powerful for:
• Adults over 40, 50, and 60
• Anyone struggling with weight regain
• Vegans &amp; plant-based beginners
• Fitness professionals &amp; health coaches
• Those focused on longevity and prevention
• People tired of quick-fix diets and injections

💡 This isn’t about restriction. It’s about addition.
More food. More strength. More energy. More life.

Check For Information - https://linktr.ee/efitfoods</itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Is Your Diet Part of the Climate Problem—or the Solution?</title>
        <itunes:title>Is Your Diet Part of the Climate Problem—or the Solution?</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/is-your-diet-part-of-the-climate-problem%e2%80%94or-the-solution/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>What if one of the most powerful climate actions was already on your plate?</p>
<p>In this episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with Addison Chantz, Associate Executive Director of the Farm Animal Rights Movement, for an honest and hopeful conversation about how everyday food choices impact the climate, our health, and the future of our planet.</p>
<p>From navigating holiday indulgences to building sustainable, plant-forward habits, Addison shares their personal journey and practical insights on why progress—not perfection—drives real change.</p>
<p>🌱 In this episode, you’ll discover:</p>
<p>How food systems contribute to climate change—and how they can be part of the solution</p>
<p>Why plant-based and plant-forward eating is one of the most accessible climate actions</p>
<p>How small, realistic diet shifts can improve health and reduce environmental impact</p>
<p>Why younger generations are embracing plant-based choices</p>
<p>How joy, community, and compassion make climate action sustainable</p>
<p>Whether you’re vegan, plant-curious, or simply climate-conscious, this conversation shows how what we eat can shape a healthier, more resilient future—for ourselves and the planet.</p>
<p>🎧 Tune in and rethink what’s on your plate.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if one of the most powerful climate actions was already on your plate?</p>
<p>In this episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with Addison Chantz, Associate Executive Director of the Farm Animal Rights Movement, for an honest and hopeful conversation about how everyday food choices impact the climate, our health, and the future of our planet.</p>
<p>From navigating holiday indulgences to building sustainable, plant-forward habits, Addison shares their personal journey and practical insights on why progress—not perfection—drives real change.</p>
<p>🌱 In this episode, you’ll discover:</p>
<p>How food systems contribute to climate change—and how they can be part of the solution</p>
<p>Why plant-based and plant-forward eating is one of the most accessible climate actions</p>
<p>How small, realistic diet shifts can improve health and reduce environmental impact</p>
<p>Why younger generations are embracing plant-based choices</p>
<p>How joy, community, and compassion make climate action sustainable</p>
<p>Whether you’re vegan, plant-curious, or simply climate-conscious, this conversation shows how what we eat can shape a healthier, more resilient future—for ourselves and the planet.</p>
<p>🎧 Tune in and rethink what’s on your plate.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary>What if one of the most powerful climate actions was already on your plate?

In this episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with Addison Chantz, Associate Executive Director of the Farm Animal Rights Movement, for an honest and hopeful conversation about how everyday food choices impact the climate, our health, and the future of our planet.

From navigating holiday indulgences to building sustainable, plant-forward habits, Addison shares their personal journey and practical insights on why progress—not perfection—drives real change.

🌱 In this episode, you’ll discover:

How food systems contribute to climate change—and how they can be part of the solution

Why plant-based and plant-forward eating is one of the most accessible climate actions

How small, realistic diet shifts can improve health and reduce environmental impact

Why younger generations are embracing plant-based choices

How joy, community, and compassion make climate action sustainable

Whether you’re vegan, plant-curious, or simply climate-conscious, this conversation shows how what we eat can shape a healthier, more resilient future—for ourselves and the planet.

🎧 Tune in and rethink what’s on your plate.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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    <item>
        <title>How Food Choices and Local Leadership Drive Climate Action</title>
        <itunes:title>How Food Choices and Local Leadership Drive Climate Action</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/how-food-choices-and-local-leadership-drive-climate-action/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>How can local leadership and food choices accelerate real climate solutions?</p>
<p>In this episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, hosted by Jane DeMarines, we’re joined by Sarah Kogel-Smucker, Montgomery County’s Climate Change Officer, to explore how communities can lead the fight against climate change—starting with policy, resilience planning, and what’s on our plates.</p>
<p>🌍 In this conversation, we discuss:</p>
<p>How Montgomery County aims to cut emissions 80% by 2027 and reach net-zero by 2035</p>
<p>Why local governments are critical climate leaders</p>
<p>The role of food systems in climate mitigation and resilience</p>
<p>How plant-forward eating reduces emissions and supports public health</p>
<p>Flooding, extreme weather, and preparing communities for climate impacts</p>
<p>Holding fossil fuel companies accountable while taking action locally</p>
<p>Food is responsible for nearly one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, and everyday choices—like reducing meat consumption—can have a climate impact comparable to taking millions of cars off the road.</p>
<p>🌱 Climate &amp; Cuisine connects the dots between food, policy, health, and climate, showing how individual and community actions can drive meaningful change.</p>
<p>👉 If you care about climate solutions, sustainable food systems, and practical action—this episode is for you.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How can local leadership and food choices accelerate real climate solutions?</p>
<p>In this episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, hosted by Jane DeMarines, we’re joined by Sarah Kogel-Smucker, Montgomery County’s Climate Change Officer, to explore how communities can lead the fight against climate change—starting with policy, resilience planning, and what’s on our plates.</p>
<p>🌍 In this conversation, we discuss:</p>
<p>How Montgomery County aims to cut emissions 80% by 2027 and reach net-zero by 2035</p>
<p>Why local governments are critical climate leaders</p>
<p>The role of food systems in climate mitigation and resilience</p>
<p>How plant-forward eating reduces emissions and supports public health</p>
<p>Flooding, extreme weather, and preparing communities for climate impacts</p>
<p>Holding fossil fuel companies accountable while taking action locally</p>
<p>Food is responsible for nearly one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, and everyday choices—like reducing meat consumption—can have a climate impact comparable to taking millions of cars off the road.</p>
<p>🌱 Climate &amp; Cuisine connects the dots between food, policy, health, and climate, showing how individual and community actions can drive meaningful change.</p>
<p>👉 If you care about climate solutions, sustainable food systems, and practical action—this episode is for you.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary>How can local leadership and food choices accelerate real climate solutions?

In this episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, hosted by Jane DeMarines, we’re joined by Sarah Kogel-Smucker, Montgomery County’s Climate Change Officer, to explore how communities can lead the fight against climate change—starting with policy, resilience planning, and what’s on our plates.

🌍 In this conversation, we discuss:

How Montgomery County aims to cut emissions 80% by 2027 and reach net-zero by 2035

Why local governments are critical climate leaders

The role of food systems in climate mitigation and resilience

How plant-forward eating reduces emissions and supports public health

Flooding, extreme weather, and preparing communities for climate impacts

Holding fossil fuel companies accountable while taking action locally

Food is responsible for nearly one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, and everyday choices—like reducing meat consumption—can have a climate impact comparable to taking millions of cars off the road.

🌱 Climate &amp; Cuisine connects the dots between food, policy, health, and climate, showing how individual and community actions can drive meaningful change.

👉 If you care about climate solutions, sustainable food systems, and practical action—this episode is for you.</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Saving the Business Without Sacrificing the Planet - A Plant-Based Resilience Story</title>
        <itunes:title>Saving the Business Without Sacrificing the Planet - A Plant-Based Resilience Story</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this thoughtful and timely episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with restaurateur, caterer, and musician-turned-entrepreneur Michael Jantz-Moon for an honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the climate power of plant-based food.</p>
<p>Michael shares the behind-the-scenes realities of navigating economic disruption in the Washington, DC area—from widespread job losses and neighborhood restaurant closures to the difficult decision to sublease part of his restaurant space in order to protect the long-term health of the business. Rather than retreat, Michael explains how his team strategically adapted: shrinking their footprint, expanding catering and events, welcoming aligned partners into their space, and doubling down on wellness-centered offerings.</p>
<p>The conversation traces the evolution of DC Vegan Catering, founded in 2015 as a sister company to Cleveland Vegan, and explores how plant-based catering became a powerful entry point for climate-friendly food in a city that once lacked vegan options. Michael also reflects on transitioning from the music industry into food, surviving the pandemic’s impact on live events, and rebuilding with a diversified, values-driven business model.</p>
<p>Jane and Michael dive deep into why plant-based food is one of the most effective tools for climate action, how approachable comfort food helps normalize vegan dining for non-vegans, and the challenges posed by industry lobbying, food myths, and limited infrastructure for waste reduction. Michael explains how taste, convenience, and inclusivity—not perfection—are key to shifting food culture.</p>
<p>🌱 In this episode, you’ll learn:</p>
<p>How plant-based businesses can adapt during economic downturns</p>
<p>Why catering is a powerful gateway to climate-friendly eating</p>
<p>How vegan comfort food changes minds faster than lectures</p>
<p>The environmental and health case for plant-based dining</p>
<p>Why younger generations are driving real change through food choices</p>
<p>This episode is a must-listen for food entrepreneurs, climate advocates, and anyone curious about how resilience, creativity, and plant-based choices can help build a more sustainable—and delicious—future.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this thoughtful and timely episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with restaurateur, caterer, and musician-turned-entrepreneur Michael Jantz-Moon for an honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the climate power of plant-based food.</p>
<p>Michael shares the behind-the-scenes realities of navigating economic disruption in the Washington, DC area—from widespread job losses and neighborhood restaurant closures to the difficult decision to sublease part of his restaurant space in order to protect the long-term health of the business. Rather than retreat, Michael explains how his team strategically adapted: shrinking their footprint, expanding catering and events, welcoming aligned partners into their space, and doubling down on wellness-centered offerings.</p>
<p>The conversation traces the evolution of DC Vegan Catering, founded in 2015 as a sister company to Cleveland Vegan, and explores how plant-based catering became a powerful entry point for climate-friendly food in a city that once lacked vegan options. Michael also reflects on transitioning from the music industry into food, surviving the pandemic’s impact on live events, and rebuilding with a diversified, values-driven business model.</p>
<p>Jane and Michael dive deep into why plant-based food is one of the most effective tools for climate action, how approachable comfort food helps normalize vegan dining for non-vegans, and the challenges posed by industry lobbying, food myths, and limited infrastructure for waste reduction. Michael explains how taste, convenience, and inclusivity—not perfection—are key to shifting food culture.</p>
<p>🌱 In this episode, you’ll learn:</p>
<p>How plant-based businesses can adapt during economic downturns</p>
<p>Why catering is a powerful gateway to climate-friendly eating</p>
<p>How vegan comfort food changes minds faster than lectures</p>
<p>The environmental and health case for plant-based dining</p>
<p>Why younger generations are driving real change through food choices</p>
<p>This episode is a must-listen for food entrepreneurs, climate advocates, and anyone curious about how resilience, creativity, and plant-based choices can help build a more sustainable—and delicious—future.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>In this thoughtful and timely episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with restaurateur, caterer, and musician-turned-entrepreneur Michael Jantz-Moon for an honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the climate power of plant-based food.

Michael shares the behind-the-scenes realities of navigating economic disruption in the Washington, DC area—from widespread job losses and neighborhood restaurant closures to the difficult decision to sublease part of his restaurant space in order to protect the long-term health of the business. Rather than retreat, Michael explains how his team strategically adapted: shrinking their footprint, expanding catering and events, welcoming aligned partners into their space, and doubling down on wellness-centered offerings.

The conversation traces the evolution of DC Vegan Catering, founded in 2015 as a sister company to Cleveland Vegan, and explores how plant-based catering became a powerful entry point for climate-friendly food in a city that once lacked vegan options. Michael also reflects on transitioning from the music industry into food, surviving the pandemic’s impact on live events, and rebuilding with a diversified, values-driven business model.

Jane and Michael dive deep into why plant-based food is one of the most effective tools for climate action, how approachable comfort food helps normalize vegan dining for non-vegans, and the challenges posed by industry lobbying, food myths, and limited infrastructure for waste reduction. Michael explains how taste, convenience, and inclusivity—not perfection—are key to shifting food culture.

🌱 In this episode, you’ll learn:

How plant-based businesses can adapt during economic downturns

Why catering is a powerful gateway to climate-friendly eating

How vegan comfort food changes minds faster than lectures

The environmental and health case for plant-based dining

Why younger generations are driving real change through food choices

This episode is a must-listen for food entrepreneurs, climate advocates, and anyone curious about how resilience, creativity, and plant-based choices can help build a more sustainable—and delicious—future.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Films That Change the WorldVegan Cinema, Climate Truths &amp; Cultural Shifts</title>
        <itunes:title>Films That Change the WorldVegan Cinema, Climate Truths &amp; Cultural Shifts</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/films-that-change-the-worldvegan-cinema-climate-truths-cultural-shifts/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:49:30 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this inspiring episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with filmmaker, journalist, and vegan advocate Ray Kowalchuk to explore the powerful intersection of food, film, and climate action.</p>
<p>Ray shares his journey from film student to Executive Director of the International Vegan Film Festival, which began in 2018 and has since grown into a global, multi-day celebration around World Vegan Day. Together, Jane and Ray discuss how storytelling and cinema can spark cultural change, elevate plant-based living, and challenge deeply rooted systems contributing to the climate crisis.</p>
<p>The conversation dives into standout films like Cowspiracy and Forks Over Knives, the rise of young vegan activists using film as a megaphone for change, and the challenges of promoting vegan content in mainstream media. Ray also reflects on his experiences attending international climate conferences, the importance of media access, and how partnerships with universities, conferences, and grassroots movements are expanding the festival’s impact.</p>
<p>This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about:</p>
<p>How film influences food choices and climate awareness</p>
<p>The role of vegan cinema in shaping public dialogue</p>
<p>Why younger generations are leading the shift toward plant-based futures</p>
<p>How creative collaboration can accelerate climate solutions</p>
<p>🎬🌱 Whether you’re a filmmaker, climate advocate, or simply curious about the power of your plate and your media choices, this episode will leave you inspired to see food—and film—through a new lens.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this inspiring episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with filmmaker, journalist, and vegan advocate Ray Kowalchuk to explore the powerful intersection of food, film, and climate action.</p>
<p>Ray shares his journey from film student to Executive Director of the International Vegan Film Festival, which began in 2018 and has since grown into a global, multi-day celebration around World Vegan Day. Together, Jane and Ray discuss how storytelling and cinema can spark cultural change, elevate plant-based living, and challenge deeply rooted systems contributing to the climate crisis.</p>
<p>The conversation dives into standout films like Cowspiracy and Forks Over Knives, the rise of young vegan activists using film as a megaphone for change, and the challenges of promoting vegan content in mainstream media. Ray also reflects on his experiences attending international climate conferences, the importance of media access, and how partnerships with universities, conferences, and grassroots movements are expanding the festival’s impact.</p>
<p>This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about:</p>
<p>How film influences food choices and climate awareness</p>
<p>The role of vegan cinema in shaping public dialogue</p>
<p>Why younger generations are leading the shift toward plant-based futures</p>
<p>How creative collaboration can accelerate climate solutions</p>
<p>🎬🌱 Whether you’re a filmmaker, climate advocate, or simply curious about the power of your plate and your media choices, this episode will leave you inspired to see food—and film—through a new lens.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vf89v7mmt7aeujv6/Films_That_Change_the_WorldVegan_Cinema_Climate_Truths_Cultural_Shiftsbu6qs.mp3" length="73458900" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary>In this inspiring episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with filmmaker, journalist, and vegan advocate Ray Kowalchuk to explore the powerful intersection of food, film, and climate action.

Ray shares his journey from film student to Executive Director of the International Vegan Film Festival, which began in 2018 and has since grown into a global, multi-day celebration around World Vegan Day. Together, Jane and Ray discuss how storytelling and cinema can spark cultural change, elevate plant-based living, and challenge deeply rooted systems contributing to the climate crisis.

The conversation dives into standout films like Cowspiracy and Forks Over Knives, the rise of young vegan activists using film as a megaphone for change, and the challenges of promoting vegan content in mainstream media. Ray also reflects on his experiences attending international climate conferences, the importance of media access, and how partnerships with universities, conferences, and grassroots movements are expanding the festival’s impact.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about:

How film influences food choices and climate awareness

The role of vegan cinema in shaping public dialogue

Why younger generations are leading the shift toward plant-based futures

How creative collaboration can accelerate climate solutions

🎬🌱 Whether you’re a filmmaker, climate advocate, or simply curious about the power of your plate and your media choices, this episode will leave you inspired to see food—and film—through a new lens.</itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The Vegan Zombie Speaks! Horror, Humor &amp; the Future of Plant-Based Living</title>
        <itunes:title>The Vegan Zombie Speaks! Horror, Humor &amp; the Future of Plant-Based Living</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-vegan-zombie-speaks-horror-humor-the-future-of-plant-based-living/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-vegan-zombie-speaks-horror-humor-the-future-of-plant-based-living/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:13:17 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Climate &amp; Cuisine Podcast, host Jane DeMarines sits down with filmmaker, YouTube creator, and long-time vegan activist Chris Cooney, best known for his viral brand The Vegan Zombie and his new feature film, Vegan Zombies A44.</p>
<p>Chris shares the fascinating journey that led him from an unfulfilling day job to creating a zombie-themed vegan cooking show, a bestselling cookbook published in multiple languages, and now a full-length vegan horror movie. Jane and Chris explore how storytelling, humor, and food can work together to spark meaningful conversations about sustainability and compassionate living.</p>
<p>Together they dive into:</p>
<p>🎬 The Making of Vegan Zombies A44</p>
<p>How a fun idea for a zombie apocalypse cooking show evolved into a feature film now screening at international festivals—including the Animal Liberation Film Festival in Melbourne. Chris explains how he subtly weaves vegan themes into the story without preaching, allowing audiences to connect through entertainment first.</p>
<p>📚 From YouTube Series to Award-Winning Cookbook</p>
<p>Chris discusses the origins of his cookbook Cook &amp; Survive, how it gained global attention, and why engaging content can often do more to promote veganism than confrontation or debate.</p>
<p>🌱 The Evolution of Veganism Over 30 Years</p>
<p>Chris reflects on three decades of veganism—from being considered “extreme” in the 1990s to riding today’s rising wave of plant-based eating.
Jane contributes current statistics and trends, noting the growing adoption of vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian diets among younger generations.</p>
<p>📈 Why Veganism Is Still Growing (Despite Public Myths)</p>
<p>Chris and Jane unpack the perception that veganism is “declining,” explaining why the data shows an overall upward trend—especially in health-conscious and climate-focused communities.</p>
<p>🎥 Creative Advocacy: Inspiring Change Through Entertainment</p>
<p>Chris explains how he uses horror, humor, and approachable storytelling to inspire change. He also teases potential future projects—including the possibility of an A44 sequel.</p>
<p>Get Chris's Latest Book - https://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Zombie-Cook-Survive-Cookbook/dp/3955750132</p>
<p>Watch the Movie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V3fziqp7xY</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Climate &amp; Cuisine Podcast, host Jane DeMarines sits down with filmmaker, YouTube creator, and long-time vegan activist Chris Cooney, best known for his viral brand The Vegan Zombie and his new feature film, Vegan Zombies A44.</p>
<p>Chris shares the fascinating journey that led him from an unfulfilling day job to creating a zombie-themed vegan cooking show, a bestselling cookbook published in multiple languages, and now a full-length vegan horror movie. Jane and Chris explore how storytelling, humor, and food can work together to spark meaningful conversations about sustainability and compassionate living.</p>
<p>Together they dive into:</p>
<p>🎬 The Making of Vegan Zombies A44</p>
<p>How a fun idea for a zombie apocalypse cooking show evolved into a feature film now screening at international festivals—including the Animal Liberation Film Festival in Melbourne. Chris explains how he subtly weaves vegan themes into the story without preaching, allowing audiences to connect through entertainment first.</p>
<p>📚 From YouTube Series to Award-Winning Cookbook</p>
<p>Chris discusses the origins of his cookbook Cook &amp; Survive, how it gained global attention, and why engaging content can often do more to promote veganism than confrontation or debate.</p>
<p>🌱 The Evolution of Veganism Over 30 Years</p>
<p>Chris reflects on three decades of veganism—from being considered “extreme” in the 1990s to riding today’s rising wave of plant-based eating.<br>
Jane contributes current statistics and trends, noting the growing adoption of vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian diets among younger generations.</p>
<p>📈 Why Veganism Is Still Growing (Despite Public Myths)</p>
<p>Chris and Jane unpack the perception that veganism is “declining,” explaining why the data shows an overall upward trend—especially in health-conscious and climate-focused communities.</p>
<p>🎥 Creative Advocacy: Inspiring Change Through Entertainment</p>
<p>Chris explains how he uses horror, humor, and approachable storytelling to inspire change. He also teases potential future projects—including the possibility of an A44 sequel.</p>
<p>Get Chris's Latest Book - https://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Zombie-Cook-Survive-Cookbook/dp/3955750132</p>
<p>Watch the Movie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V3fziqp7xY</p>
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        <title>We Are Eating the EarthThe Truth About Food, Land, and the Climate Crisis</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with award-winning journalist and bestselling author Michael Grunwald, whose latest book We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate exposes one of the biggest truths about climate change—our food system is at the center of it all.</p>
<p>Grunwald shares compelling insights from his book, built around the groundbreaking work of food-and-land expert Tim Searchinger, revealing how agriculture’s influence shapes policy, science, and the fate of our planet. Together, Jane and Michael unpack the urgent need for smarter land use, better technology, and a new global ethic that recognizes one simple reality: every acre matters.</p>
<p>From political battles to innovative solutions that could transform our world, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a realistic roadmap for feeding humanity without destroying the Earth.</p>
<p>📘 Michael’s Book: We Are Eating the Earth
(Available on Amazon)
https://www.amazon.in/We-Are-Eating-E...</p>
<p>#ClimateAndCuisine #MichaelGrunwald #WeAreEatingTheEarth #FoodSystem #ClimateCrisis #SustainableFood #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateSolutions #FoodAndClimate #EnvironmentalJustice</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with award-winning journalist and bestselling author Michael Grunwald, whose latest book We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate exposes one of the biggest truths about climate change—our food system is at the center of it all.</p>
<p>Grunwald shares compelling insights from his book, built around the groundbreaking work of food-and-land expert Tim Searchinger, revealing how agriculture’s influence shapes policy, science, and the fate of our planet. Together, Jane and Michael unpack the urgent need for smarter land use, better technology, and a new global ethic that recognizes one simple reality: every acre matters.</p>
<p>From political battles to innovative solutions that could transform our world, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a realistic roadmap for feeding humanity without destroying the Earth.</p>
<p>📘 Michael’s Book: We Are Eating the Earth<br>
(Available on Amazon)<br>
https://www.amazon.in/We-Are-Eating-E...</p>
<p>#ClimateAndCuisine #MichaelGrunwald #WeAreEatingTheEarth #FoodSystem #ClimateCrisis #SustainableFood #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateSolutions #FoodAndClimate #EnvironmentalJustice</p>
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        <title>From Data to Emotion - The Secret Power of Environmental Communication</title>
        <itunes:title>From Data to Emotion - The Secret Power of Environmental Communication</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>How do we turn facts into feelings—and data into action? In this compelling episode, host Jane DeMarines sits down with Dr. Garrett M. Broad, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Rowan University and Provost’s Fellow for Sustainability, to explore the art and science of environmental communication.</p>
<p>Together, they dive deep into how stories shape sustainability movements, why emotional connection is essential to inspire change, and how digital media can transform the way we talk about food, climate, and justice.</p>
<p>Dr. Broad—author of More Than Just Food: Food Justice and Community Change—shares insights from his years of research on food systems, environmental equity, and the growing intersection between social movements and media.</p>
<p>🌎 Whether you’re an activist, communicator, or climate-conscious listener, this conversation will show you how powerful messaging can shift mindsets and move the world toward compassion, action, and sustainability.</p>
<p>#FromDataToEmotion #EnvironmentalCommunication #JaneDeMarines #GarrettBroad #ClimateDietPodcast #Sustainability #ClimateAction #EcoStorytelling #FoodJustice #SocialChange #VeganForThePlanet #SustainableFuture #PlanetB #CompassionInAction #ClimateHealers #EcoAwareness</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How do we turn facts into feelings—and data into action? In this compelling episode, host Jane DeMarines sits down with Dr. Garrett M. Broad, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Rowan University and Provost’s Fellow for Sustainability, to explore the art and science of environmental communication.</p>
<p>Together, they dive deep into how stories shape sustainability movements, why emotional connection is essential to inspire change, and how digital media can transform the way we talk about food, climate, and justice.</p>
<p>Dr. Broad—author of More Than Just Food: Food Justice and Community Change—shares insights from his years of research on food systems, environmental equity, and the growing intersection between social movements and media.</p>
<p>🌎 Whether you’re an activist, communicator, or climate-conscious listener, this conversation will show you how powerful messaging can shift mindsets and move the world toward compassion, action, and sustainability.</p>
<p>#FromDataToEmotion #EnvironmentalCommunication #JaneDeMarines #GarrettBroad #ClimateDietPodcast #Sustainability #ClimateAction #EcoStorytelling #FoodJustice #SocialChange #VeganForThePlanet #SustainableFuture #PlanetB #CompassionInAction #ClimateHealers #EcoAwareness</p>
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        <title>One Plate, One Planet: The Vegan Solution to Climate Change</title>
        <itunes:title>One Plate, One Planet: The Vegan Solution to Climate Change</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this inspiring episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with Saurabh Dalal, a lifelong ethical vegan, physicist, and environmental advocate, to explore how shifting to a plant-based lifestyle can transform our planet’s future.</p>
<p>Saurabh shares his journey from multi-generational vegetarian roots to becoming vegan in 1991 — a decision grounded in compassion and science. Together, Jane and Saurabh dive into the hard truths about animal agriculture, its devastating environmental impact, and why eating plants is one of the most effective actions anyone can take to combat climate change.</p>
<p>They also discuss the rise of vegan communities in cities like Washington, DC, and New York, the work of the DC Veg Society, and how collective action, awareness, and compassion can create a more sustainable world.</p>
<p>💡 Discover how one plate can help cool the planet — and why vegan living is a win-win for people, animals, and the Earth.</p>
<p>👤 About the Guest – Saurabh Dalal</p>
<p>Saurabh Dalal is an engineering consultant and physicist who is passionate about promoting a vegan lifestyle and ahimsa (nonviolence) as compelling solutions to many global issues. A lifelong vegetarian and vegan since 1991 for ethical reasons, Saurabh volunteers for numerous organizations, serves as a board member or advisor to several like-minded groups, and is deeply involved in the international Jain community.</p>
<p>He is also an avid ethical investor and continually seeks ways to integrate sound science into his activism, uniting data-driven reasoning with compassion-based living.</p>
<p>🌱 Learn more:</p>
<p>🌐 DC Veg Society – vsdc.org</p>
<p>🌐 Climate Diet – climatediet.org</p>
<p>#ClimateAndCuisine #VeganForThePlanet #BeyondTheHoofprint #OnePlateOnePlanet #PlantBasedLiving #ClimateActionNow #SaurabhDalal #JaneDeMarines #DCVegSociety #SustainableEating #EcoFriendlyLifestyle #VeganLife #ClimateDiet</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this inspiring episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with Saurabh Dalal, a lifelong ethical vegan, physicist, and environmental advocate, to explore how shifting to a plant-based lifestyle can transform our planet’s future.</p>
<p>Saurabh shares his journey from multi-generational vegetarian roots to becoming vegan in 1991 — a decision grounded in compassion and science. Together, Jane and Saurabh dive into the hard truths about animal agriculture, its devastating environmental impact, and why eating plants is one of the most effective actions anyone can take to combat climate change.</p>
<p>They also discuss the rise of vegan communities in cities like Washington, DC, and New York, the work of the DC Veg Society, and how collective action, awareness, and compassion can create a more sustainable world.</p>
<p>💡 Discover how one plate can help cool the planet — and why vegan living is a win-win for people, animals, and the Earth.</p>
<p>👤 About the Guest – Saurabh Dalal</p>
<p>Saurabh Dalal is an engineering consultant and physicist who is passionate about promoting a vegan lifestyle and ahimsa (nonviolence) as compelling solutions to many global issues. A lifelong vegetarian and vegan since 1991 for ethical reasons, Saurabh volunteers for numerous organizations, serves as a board member or advisor to several like-minded groups, and is deeply involved in the international Jain community.</p>
<p>He is also an avid ethical investor and continually seeks ways to integrate sound science into his activism, uniting data-driven reasoning with compassion-based living.</p>
<p>🌱 Learn more:</p>
<p>🌐 DC Veg Society – vsdc.org</p>
<p>🌐 Climate Diet – climatediet.org</p>
<p>#ClimateAndCuisine #VeganForThePlanet #BeyondTheHoofprint #OnePlateOnePlanet #PlantBasedLiving #ClimateActionNow #SaurabhDalal #JaneDeMarines #DCVegSociety #SustainableEating #EcoFriendlyLifestyle #VeganLife #ClimateDiet</p>
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        <title>The Weight Loss Champion: Chuck Carroll’s Journey from Fast Food to Plant Power</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>At one time, Chuck Carroll — now known as The Weight Loss Champion — weighed 420 pounds on a 5’5” frame, consuming nearly 10,000 calories of fast food every day. With a 66-inch waist and a 6XL shirt, he was on a path toward an early grave. But after confronting his food addiction, Chuck turned his life around — losing over 270 pounds and keeping it off for more than 15 years through the power of a plant-based lifestyle.</p>
<p>In this inspiring episode of the Climate &amp; Cuisine Podcast, hosted by Jane DeMarinies, Chuck shares his remarkable journey from obesity and addiction to health and hope — and how food became his medicine.</p>
<p>Together, Jane and Chuck dive deep into:
🌱 The impact of plant-based diets on health and the environment
🏥 How New York City hospitals are using plant-based meals to treat chronic disease
💪 The truth about weight loss surgery — and what really makes lasting change
🎬 The power of documentaries like What the Health, Forks Over Knives, and Cowspiracy
💊 Why weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may not be the long-term solution
🌍 How eating plants can heal both people and the planet</p>
<p>Chuck also shares insights from hosting The Exam Room Podcast, produced by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), which has become the #1 ranked nutrition podcast in 79 countries, with over 100 million views and downloads.</p>
<p>🎧 Listen to The Exam Room Podcast:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-exam-room-by-the-physicians-committee/id1089485292</p>
<p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2pMLoY3YGVFiqgJkgoU6Q1</p>
<p>📱 Follow Chuck Carroll (The Weight Loss Champion):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckcarrollwlc</p>
<p>Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC</p>
<p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chuckcarrollwlc</p>
<p>🎙️ Follow The Climate &amp; Cuisine Podcast:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climatediet</p>
<p>Website: https://www.climatediet.org</p>
<p>💚 About the Show:
The Climate &amp; Cuisine Podcast explores the intersection of food, health, and the planet — showing how what’s on our plate can shape our well-being and the world around us. Hosted by Jane DeMarinies, the show features inspiring guests who are changing the way we think about eating and sustainability.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At one time, Chuck Carroll — now known as The Weight Loss Champion — weighed 420 pounds on a 5’5” frame, consuming nearly 10,000 calories of fast food every day. With a 66-inch waist and a 6XL shirt, he was on a path toward an early grave. But after confronting his food addiction, Chuck turned his life around — losing over 270 pounds and keeping it off for more than 15 years through the power of a plant-based lifestyle.</p>
<p>In this inspiring episode of the Climate &amp; Cuisine Podcast, hosted by Jane DeMarinies, Chuck shares his remarkable journey from obesity and addiction to health and hope — and how food became his medicine.</p>
<p>Together, Jane and Chuck dive deep into:<br>
🌱 The impact of plant-based diets on health and the environment<br>
🏥 How New York City hospitals are using plant-based meals to treat chronic disease<br>
💪 The truth about weight loss surgery — and what really makes lasting change<br>
🎬 The power of documentaries like What the Health, Forks Over Knives, and Cowspiracy<br>
💊 Why weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may not be the long-term solution<br>
🌍 How eating plants can heal both people and the planet</p>
<p>Chuck also shares insights from hosting The Exam Room Podcast, produced by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), which has become the #1 ranked nutrition podcast in 79 countries, with over 100 million views and downloads.</p>
<p>🎧 Listen to The Exam Room Podcast:<br>
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-exam-room-by-the-physicians-committee/id1089485292</p>
<p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2pMLoY3YGVFiqgJkgoU6Q1</p>
<p>📱 Follow Chuck Carroll (The Weight Loss Champion):<br>
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckcarrollwlc</p>
<p>Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC</p>
<p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chuckcarrollwlc</p>
<p>🎙️ Follow The Climate &amp; Cuisine Podcast:<br>
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climatediet</p>
<p>Website: https://www.climatediet.org</p>
<p>💚 About the Show:<br>
The Climate &amp; Cuisine Podcast explores the intersection of food, health, and the planet — showing how what’s on our plate can shape our well-being and the world around us. Hosted by Jane DeMarinies, the show features inspiring guests who are changing the way we think about eating and sustainability.</p>
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        <title>Food Labels EXPOSED: What the Food Industry Doesn’t Want You to See! by Cyd Notter</title>
        <itunes:title>Food Labels EXPOSED: What the Food Industry Doesn’t Want You to See! by Cyd Notter</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/food-labels-exposed-what-the-food-industry-doesn-t-want-you-to-see-by-cyd-notter-1761913379/</link>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are the “healthy” foods in your pantry secretly fueling your inﬂammation? 🧐
In this eye-opening episode, author and nutrition expert Cyd Notter — age 70 and thriving — breaks down the hidden truths behind refined sugars, food labels, and how what we eat every day silently shapes our health.</p>
<p>Discover:
🍭 The shocking reasons refined sugar triggers inflammation in your gut and brain.
🥣 How to read nutrition labels like a pro (and spot deceptive marketing tricks).
🥦 The anti-inflammatory power of a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.
⚖️ Why your favorite “healthy” snacks might be spiking your blood sugar and mood.
💡 Simple swaps and mindful habits that can transform your health — starting today.</p>
<p>If you’ve ever struggled to make sense of food labels or wondered why you still feel tired, bloated, or in pain despite eating “healthy,” this conversation will change the way you look at your plate forever.</p>
<p>👇 Connect with Cyd Notter:
🌐 Website: https://cydnotter.com</p>
<p>📧 Email: cydnotter@cydnotter.com</p>
<p>🎓 Free Training Class: https://cydnotter.com/register</p>
<p>📘 Latest Course – Label Reading Tips to Make Smart Choices:
👉 https://payhip.com/b/ku7Eg</p>
<p>✨ Her award-winning book: The “Plan A” Diet — Combining Whole-Food Plant-Based Nutrition with the Timeless Wisdom of Scripture : https://www.amazon.in/Plan-Diet-Combining-Nutrition-Scripture/dp/1642793701</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are the “healthy” foods in your pantry secretly fueling your inﬂammation? 🧐<br>
In this eye-opening episode, author and nutrition expert Cyd Notter — age 70 and thriving — breaks down the hidden truths behind refined sugars, food labels, and how what we eat every day silently shapes our health.</p>
<p>Discover:<br>
🍭 The shocking reasons refined sugar triggers inflammation in your gut and brain.<br>
🥣 How to read nutrition labels like a pro (and spot deceptive marketing tricks).<br>
🥦 The anti-inflammatory power of a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.<br>
⚖️ Why your favorite “healthy” snacks might be spiking your blood sugar and mood.<br>
💡 Simple swaps and mindful habits that can transform your health — starting today.</p>
<p>If you’ve ever struggled to make sense of food labels or wondered why you still feel tired, bloated, or in pain despite eating “healthy,” this conversation will change the way you look at your plate forever.</p>
<p>👇 Connect with Cyd Notter:<br>
🌐 Website: https://cydnotter.com</p>
<p>📧 Email: cydnotter@cydnotter.com</p>
<p>🎓 Free Training Class: https://cydnotter.com/register</p>
<p>📘 Latest Course – Label Reading Tips to Make Smart Choices:<br>
👉 https://payhip.com/b/ku7Eg</p>
<p>✨ Her award-winning book: The “Plan A” Diet — Combining Whole-Food Plant-Based Nutrition with the Timeless Wisdom of Scripture : https://www.amazon.in/Plan-Diet-Combining-Nutrition-Scripture/dp/1642793701</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Are the “healthy” foods in your pantry secretly fueling your inﬂammation? 🧐
In this eye-opening episode, author and nutrition expert Cyd Notter — age 70 and thriving — breaks down the hidden truths behind refined sugars, food labels, and how what we eat every day silently shapes our health.</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Food Labels EXPOSED: What the Food Industry Doesn’t Want You to See! by Cyd Notter</title>
        <itunes:title>Food Labels EXPOSED: What the Food Industry Doesn’t Want You to See! by Cyd Notter</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/food-labels-exposed-what-the-food-industry-doesn-t-want-you-to-see-by-cyd-notter/</link>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are the “healthy” foods in your pantry secretly fueling your inﬂammation? 🧐
In this eye-opening episode, author and nutrition expert Cyd Notter — age 70 and thriving — breaks down the hidden truths behind refined sugars, food labels, and how what we eat every day silently shapes our health.</p>
<p>Discover:
🍭 The shocking reasons refined sugar triggers inflammation in your gut and brain.
🥣 How to read nutrition labels like a pro (and spot deceptive marketing tricks).
🥦 The anti-inflammatory power of a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.
⚖️ Why your favorite “healthy” snacks might be spiking your blood sugar and mood.
💡 Simple swaps and mindful habits that can transform your health — starting today.</p>
<p>If you’ve ever struggled to make sense of food labels or wondered why you still feel tired, bloated, or in pain despite eating “healthy,” this conversation will change the way you look at your plate forever.</p>
<p>👇 Connect with Cyd Notter:
🌐 Website: <a href='https://cydnotter.com'>https://cydnotter.com</a> </p>
<p>📧 Email: <a href='mailto:cydnotter@cydnotter.com'>cydnotter@cydnotter.com</a> </p>
<p>🎓 Free Training Class: <a href='https://cydnotter.com/register'>https://cydnotter.com/register</a> </p>
<p>📘 Latest Course – Label Reading Tips to Make Smart Choices:
👉 <a href='https://payhip.com/b/ku7Eg'>https://payhip.com/b/ku7Eg</a> </p>
<p>✨ Her award-winning book: The “Plan A” Diet — Combining Whole-Food Plant-Based Nutrition with the Timeless Wisdom of Scripture : <a href='https://www.amazon.in/Plan-Diet-Combining-Nutrition-Scripture/dp/1642793701'>https://www.amazon.in/Plan-Diet-Combining-Nutrition-Scripture/dp/1642793701</a> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are the “healthy” foods in your pantry secretly fueling your inﬂammation? 🧐<br>
In this eye-opening episode, author and nutrition expert Cyd Notter — age 70 and thriving — breaks down the hidden truths behind refined sugars, food labels, and how what we eat every day silently shapes our health.</p>
<p>Discover:<br>
🍭 The shocking reasons refined sugar triggers inflammation in your gut and brain.<br>
🥣 How to read nutrition labels like a pro (and spot deceptive marketing tricks).<br>
🥦 The anti-inflammatory power of a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.<br>
⚖️ Why your favorite “healthy” snacks might be spiking your blood sugar and mood.<br>
💡 Simple swaps and mindful habits that can transform your health — starting today.</p>
<p>If you’ve ever struggled to make sense of food labels or wondered why you still feel tired, bloated, or in pain despite eating “healthy,” this conversation will change the way you look at your plate forever.</p>
<p>👇 Connect with Cyd Notter:<br>
🌐 Website: <a href='https://cydnotter.com'>https://cydnotter.com</a> </p>
<p>📧 Email: <a href='mailto:cydnotter@cydnotter.com'>cydnotter@cydnotter.com</a> </p>
<p>🎓 Free Training Class: <a href='https://cydnotter.com/register'>https://cydnotter.com/register</a> </p>
<p>📘 Latest Course – Label Reading Tips to Make Smart Choices:<br>
👉 <a href='https://payhip.com/b/ku7Eg'>https://payhip.com/b/ku7Eg</a> </p>
<p>✨ Her award-winning book: The “Plan A” Diet — Combining Whole-Food Plant-Based Nutrition with the Timeless Wisdom of Scripture : <a href='https://www.amazon.in/Plan-Diet-Combining-Nutrition-Scripture/dp/1642793701'>https://www.amazon.in/Plan-Diet-Combining-Nutrition-Scripture/dp/1642793701</a> </p>
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        <itunes:summary>Are the “healthy” foods in your pantry secretly fueling your inﬂammation? 🧐
In this eye-opening episode, author and nutrition expert Cyd Notter — age 70 and thriving — breaks down the hidden truths behind refined sugars, food labels, and how what we eat every day silently shapes our health.

Discover:
🍭 The shocking reasons refined sugar triggers inflammation in your gut and brain.
🥣 How to read nutrition labels like a pro (and spot deceptive marketing tricks).
🥦 The anti-inflammatory power of a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.
⚖️ Why your favorite “healthy” snacks might be spiking your blood sugar and mood.
💡 Simple swaps and mindful habits that can transform your health — starting today.

If you’ve ever struggled to make sense of food labels or wondered why you still feel tired, bloated, or in pain despite eating “healthy,” this conversation will change the way you look at your plate forever.

👇 Connect with Cyd Notter:
🌐 Website: https://cydnotter.com

📧 Email: cydnotter@cydnotter.com

🎓 Free Training Class: https://cydnotter.com/register

📘 Latest Course – Label Reading Tips to Make Smart Choices:
👉 https://payhip.com/b/ku7Eg

✨ Her award-winning book: The “Plan A” Diet — Combining Whole-Food Plant-Based Nutrition with the Timeless Wisdom of Scripture : https://www.amazon.in/Plan-Diet-Combining-Nutrition-Scripture/dp/1642793701</itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Blue Zones, The China Study &amp; Vegan Secrets for Longevity Revealed by Erin DeMarines</title>
        <itunes:title>Blue Zones, The China Study &amp; Vegan Secrets for Longevity Revealed by Erin DeMarines</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/blue-zones-the-china-study-vegan-secrets-for-longevity-revealed-by-erin-demarines/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/blue-zones-the-china-study-vegan-secrets-for-longevity-revealed-by-erin-demarines/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:56:51 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when a single conversation changes the course of your life — your health, your family, and even the planet? In this powerful and heartwarming episode, Erin DeMarines and Jane DeMarines share their vegan origin story, the health breakthroughs that inspired them, and the creation of their podcast Climate &amp; Cuisine under the nonprofit Climate Diet.</p>
<p>🔥 You’ll discover:</p>
<p>* How Erin’s triathlon coach sparked her plant-based journey 🌱
* The truth about dairy, hidden ingredients, and why food is your most powerful medicine 🥛❌
* The family’s life-changing shift after reading The China Study 📖
* Why plant-based recipes can heal you while healing the planet 🌎
* Secrets from Blue Zones (the longest-living communities on Earth)
* The story behind Erin’s brand Good Mood Foods and her Bloom TV cooking shows 🍫👩‍🍳
* How the next generation can tackle climate change through food choices</p>
<p>✨ This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement to reclaim your health, protect our planet, and inspire the next generation.</p>
<p>🔗 Try Good Mood Foods snacks: <a href='http://www.TheGoodMoodFoods.com'>www.TheGoodMoodFoods.com</a> </p>
<p>📩 Get FREE weekly plant-based recipes + climate impact tips: <a href='http://www.climatediet.org'>www.climatediet.org</a> </p>
<p>📺 Watch Erin on Bloom TV: Search Erin DeMarinis Bloom TV for her latest plant-based cooking segments!
📲 Follow Good Mood Foods on Instagram: @TheGoodMoodFoods</p>
<p>🌟 If you believe food is the key to a healthier, more compassionate, and more sustainable world — this episode is for you.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What happens when a single conversation changes the course of your life — your health, your family, and even the planet? In this powerful and heartwarming episode, Erin DeMarines and Jane DeMarines share their vegan origin story, the health breakthroughs that inspired them, and the creation of their podcast Climate &amp; Cuisine under the nonprofit Climate Diet.</p>
<p>🔥 You’ll discover:</p>
<p>* How Erin’s triathlon coach sparked her plant-based journey 🌱<br>
* The truth about dairy, hidden ingredients, and why food is your most powerful medicine 🥛❌<br>
* The family’s life-changing shift after reading The China Study 📖<br>
* Why plant-based recipes can heal you while healing the planet 🌎<br>
* Secrets from Blue Zones (the longest-living communities on Earth)<br>
* The story behind Erin’s brand Good Mood Foods and her Bloom TV cooking shows 🍫👩‍🍳<br>
* How the next generation can tackle climate change through food choices</p>
<p>✨ This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement to reclaim your health, protect our planet, and inspire the next generation.</p>
<p>🔗 Try Good Mood Foods snacks: <a href='http://www.TheGoodMoodFoods.com'>www.TheGoodMoodFoods.com</a> </p>
<p>📩 Get FREE weekly plant-based recipes + climate impact tips: <a href='http://www.climatediet.org'>www.climatediet.org</a> </p>
<p>📺 Watch Erin on Bloom TV: Search Erin DeMarinis Bloom TV for her latest plant-based cooking segments!<br>
📲 Follow Good Mood Foods on Instagram: @TheGoodMoodFoods</p>
<p>🌟 If you believe food is the key to a healthier, more compassionate, and more sustainable world — this episode is for you.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>What happens when a single conversation changes the course of your life — your health, your family, and even the planet? In this powerful and heartwarming episode, Erin DeMarines and Jane DeMarines share their vegan origin story, the health breakthroughs that inspired them, and the creation of their podcast Climate &amp; Cuisine under the nonprofit Climate Diet.

🔥 You’ll discover:

* How Erin’s triathlon coach sparked her plant-based journey 🌱
* The truth about dairy, hidden ingredients, and why food is your most powerful medicine 🥛❌
* The family’s life-changing shift after reading The China Study 📖
* Why plant-based recipes can heal you while healing the planet 🌎
* Secrets from Blue Zones (the longest-living communities on Earth)
* The story behind Erin’s brand Good Mood Foods and her Bloom TV cooking shows 🍫👩‍🍳
* How the next generation can tackle climate change through food choices

✨ This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement to reclaim your health, protect our planet, and inspire the next generation.

🔗 Try Good Mood Foods snacks: www.TheGoodMoodFoods.com

📩 Get FREE weekly plant-based recipes + climate impact tips: www.climatediet.org

📺 Watch Erin on Bloom TV: Search Erin DeMarinis Bloom TV for her latest plant-based cooking segments!
📲 Follow Good Mood Foods on Instagram: @TheGoodMoodFoods

🌟 If you believe food is the key to a healthier, more compassionate, and more sustainable world — this episode is for you.</itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>From Rancher’s Wife to Vegan Rebel: The Shocking Story of Rowdy Girl!</title>
        <itunes:title>From Rancher’s Wife to Vegan Rebel: The Shocking Story of Rowdy Girl!</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/from-rancher-s-wife-to-vegan-rebel-the-shocking-story-of-rowdy-girl/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/from-rancher-s-wife-to-vegan-rebel-the-shocking-story-of-rowdy-girl/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 07:08:20 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>From Texas cattle rancher’s wife to vegan activist, Renee King Sonnen—known worldwide as The Rowdy Girl—shares her extraordinary journey of courage, compassion, and transformation. 🌱🐄</p>
<p>In this powerful episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, hosted by Jane DeMarinis, discover:
✨ How Renee went from ranch life to rescuing her husband’s entire cattle herd.
✨ The shocking Halloween moment that turned her vegan overnight.
✨ The creation of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, the world’s first documented beef cattle ranch to go vegan.
✨ Why animal agriculture is fueling the climate crisis—and what we can do to change it.
✨ The fight against Big Ag, stockpiled cheese, and the myths of “humane meat.”
✨ How fast food can shift to plant-based for health, animals, and the planet.</p>
<p>🔥 This is not just a story—it’s a movement.
Could one woman’s stand against tradition be the key to transforming our food system?</p>
<p>👉 Tune in now to hear the unfiltered truth about veganism, climate, and compassion—and why Rowdy Girl is inspiring millions worldwide.</p>
<p>🔗 Learn more: <a href='https://climatediet.org'>https://climatediet.org</a></p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From Texas cattle rancher’s wife to vegan activist, Renee King Sonnen—known worldwide as The Rowdy Girl—shares her extraordinary journey of courage, compassion, and transformation. 🌱🐄</p>
<p>In this powerful episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, hosted by Jane DeMarinis, discover:<br>
✨ How Renee went from ranch life to rescuing her husband’s entire cattle herd.<br>
✨ The shocking Halloween moment that turned her vegan overnight.<br>
✨ The creation of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, the world’s first documented beef cattle ranch to go vegan.<br>
✨ Why animal agriculture is fueling the climate crisis—and what we can do to change it.<br>
✨ The fight against Big Ag, stockpiled cheese, and the myths of “humane meat.”<br>
✨ How fast food can shift to plant-based for health, animals, and the planet.</p>
<p>🔥 This is not just a story—it’s a movement.<br>
Could one woman’s stand against tradition be the key to transforming our food system?</p>
<p>👉 Tune in now to hear the unfiltered truth about veganism, climate, and compassion—and why Rowdy Girl is inspiring millions worldwide.</p>
<p>🔗 Learn more: <a href='https://climatediet.org'>https://climatediet.org</a></p>
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        <itunes:summary>From Texas cattle rancher’s wife to vegan activist, Renee King Sonnen—known worldwide as The Rowdy Girl—shares her extraordinary journey of courage, compassion, and transformation. 🌱🐄

In this powerful episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, hosted by Jane DeMarinis, discover:
✨ How Renee went from ranch life to rescuing her husband’s entire cattle herd.
✨ The shocking Halloween moment that turned her vegan overnight.
✨ The creation of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, the world’s first documented beef cattle ranch to go vegan.
✨ Why animal agriculture is fueling the climate crisis—and what we can do to change it.
✨ The fight against Big Ag, stockpiled cheese, and the myths of “humane meat.”
✨ How fast food can shift to plant-based for health, animals, and the planet.

🔥 This is not just a story—it’s a movement.
Could one woman’s stand against tradition be the key to transforming our food system?

👉 Tune in now to hear the unfiltered truth about veganism, climate, and compassion—and why Rowdy Girl is inspiring millions worldwide.

🔗 Learn more: https://climatediet.org</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Climate, Labor &amp; Injustice: The Fight for Farmworker Rights with Edgar Ndjatou</title>
        <itunes:title>Climate, Labor &amp; Injustice: The Fight for Farmworker Rights with Edgar Ndjatou</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/climate-labor-injustice-the-fight-for-farmworker-rights-with-edgar-ndjatou/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/climate-labor-injustice-the-fight-for-farmworker-rights-with-edgar-ndjatou/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:10:36 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>What’s the real cost of the food on your plate?
In this powerful episode of Climate and Cuisine, Jane DeMarinis, Executive Director of Climate Diet, speaks with Labor Justice Advocate, Chair of Climate Diet and Workplace Fairness Executive Director Edgar Ndjatou about the hidden human toll of climate change—especially on farmworkers and outdoor laborers.</p>
<p>🌡️ As temperatures soar and extreme heat becomes the new normal, thousands of workers remain unprotected, unrecognized, and unheard.
📉 From legal gaps to exploitative practices, Edgar breaks down what’s broken—and how we can fix it.</p>
<p>💥 What You’ll Learn:</p>
<p>The shocking risks outdoor workers face during heatwaves</p>
<p>Why undocumented farmworkers are the most vulnerable</p>
<p>What protections do and don’t exist today</p>
<p>The urgent need for policy change at state and federal levels</p>
<p>How YOU can support a fairer, climate-resilient food system</p>
<p>🎧 Whether you're a climate advocate, conscious consumer, or simply someone who eats three meals a day—this conversation will open your eyes and move you to act.</p>
<p>🛠️ Learn more and take action:</p>
<p>🔗 Workplace Fairness – Protecting workers’ rights - <a href='https://www.workplacefairness.org'>https://www.workplacefairness.org</a></p>
<p>🔗 Climate Diet – Making climate-friendly living accessible for all - <a href='https://climatediet.org'>https://climatediet.org</a></p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What’s the real cost of the food on your plate?<br>
In this powerful episode of Climate and Cuisine, Jane DeMarinis, Executive Director of Climate Diet, speaks with Labor Justice Advocate, Chair of Climate Diet and Workplace Fairness Executive Director Edgar Ndjatou about the hidden human toll of climate change—especially on farmworkers and outdoor laborers.</p>
<p>🌡️ As temperatures soar and extreme heat becomes the new normal, thousands of workers remain unprotected, unrecognized, and unheard.<br>
📉 From legal gaps to exploitative practices, Edgar breaks down what’s broken—and how we can fix it.</p>
<p>💥 What You’ll Learn:</p>
<p>The shocking risks outdoor workers face during heatwaves</p>
<p>Why undocumented farmworkers are the most vulnerable</p>
<p>What protections do and don’t exist today</p>
<p>The urgent need for policy change at state and federal levels</p>
<p>How YOU can support a fairer, climate-resilient food system</p>
<p>🎧 Whether you're a climate advocate, conscious consumer, or simply someone who eats three meals a day—this conversation will open your eyes and move you to act.</p>
<p>🛠️ Learn more and take action:</p>
<p>🔗 Workplace Fairness – Protecting workers’ rights - <a href='https://www.workplacefairness.org'>https://www.workplacefairness.org</a></p>
<p>🔗 Climate Diet – Making climate-friendly living accessible for all - <a href='https://climatediet.org'>https://climatediet.org</a></p>
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        <itunes:summary>What’s the real cost of the food on your plate?
In this powerful episode of Climate and Cuisine, Jane DeMarinis, Executive Director of Climate Diet, speaks with Labor Justice Advocate, Chair of Climate Diet and Workplace Fairness Executive Director Edgar Ndjatou about the hidden human toll of climate change—especially on farmworkers and outdoor laborers.

🌡️ As temperatures soar and extreme heat becomes the new normal, thousands of workers remain unprotected, unrecognized, and unheard.
📉 From legal gaps to exploitative practices, Edgar breaks down what’s broken—and how we can fix it.

💥 What You’ll Learn:

The shocking risks outdoor workers face during heatwaves

Why undocumented farmworkers are the most vulnerable

What protections do and don’t exist today

The urgent need for policy change at state and federal levels

How YOU can support a fairer, climate-resilient food system

🎧 Whether you’re a climate advocate, conscious consumer, or simply someone who eats three meals a day—this conversation will open your eyes and move you to act.

🛠️ Learn more and take action:

🔗 Workplace Fairness – Protecting workers’ rights - https://www.workplacefairness.org

🔗 Climate Diet – Making climate-friendly living accessible for all - https://climatediet.org</itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>
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        <title>From George the Rooster to a Plant-Based Empire!</title>
        <itunes:title>From George the Rooster to a Plant-Based Empire!</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/from-george-the-rooster-to-a-plant-based-empire/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/from-george-the-rooster-to-a-plant-based-empire/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:06:12 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Discover the inspiring story behind PLNT Burger with co-founder &amp; marketing director Jonah Goldman! 🌍✨ From going vegetarian at age 10 after bonding with a rooster named George 🐓, to launching a mission-driven, chef-crafted, plant-based fast food revolution 🍔🥤—this episode dives deep into Jonah’s passion for compassion, sustainability, and conscious eating.</p>
<p>Hear how PLNT Burger partnered with Whole Foods, why plant-based diets are better for your health &amp; the planet, and shocking truths about the meat industry’s hidden costs: deforestation, worker exploitation, and climate impact! 🌳🔥</p>
<p>Learn why Jonah believes eating plant-based is an upgrade, not a sacrifice, how one sanctuary visit changed his life, and his vision for raising the next generation on values of hope, resilience, and oneness. 🌎💚</p>
<p>If you care about food, climate change, animal welfare, or health—don’t miss this empowering episode! 🙌</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Discover the inspiring story behind PLNT Burger with co-founder &amp; marketing director Jonah Goldman! 🌍✨ From going vegetarian at age 10 after bonding with a rooster named George 🐓, to launching a mission-driven, chef-crafted, plant-based fast food revolution 🍔🥤—this episode dives deep into Jonah’s passion for compassion, sustainability, and conscious eating.</p>
<p>Hear how PLNT Burger partnered with Whole Foods, why plant-based diets are better for your health &amp; the planet, and shocking truths about the meat industry’s hidden costs: deforestation, worker exploitation, and climate impact! 🌳🔥</p>
<p>Learn why Jonah believes eating plant-based is an upgrade, not a sacrifice, how one sanctuary visit changed his life, and his vision for raising the next generation on values of hope, resilience, and oneness. 🌎💚</p>
<p>If you care about food, climate change, animal welfare, or health—don’t miss this empowering episode! 🙌</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Discover the inspiring story behind PLNT Burger with co-founder &amp; marketing director Jonah Goldman! 🌍✨ From going vegetarian at age 10 after bonding with a rooster named George 🐓, to launching a mission-driven, chef-crafted, plant-based fast food revolution 🍔🥤—this episode dives deep into Jonah’s passion for compassion, sustainability, and conscious eating.

Hear how PLNT Burger partnered with Whole Foods, why plant-based diets are better for your health &amp; the planet, and shocking truths about the meat industry’s hidden costs: deforestation, worker exploitation, and climate impact! 🌳🔥

Learn why Jonah believes eating plant-based is an upgrade, not a sacrifice, how one sanctuary visit changed his life, and his vision for raising the next generation on values of hope, resilience, and oneness. 🌎💚

If you care about food, climate change, animal welfare, or health—don’t miss this empowering episode! 🙌</itunes:summary>
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        <title>From Cow’s Milk to Climate Change: The Untold School Lunch Story</title>
        <itunes:title>From Cow’s Milk to Climate Change: The Untold School Lunch Story</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you ready to discover how what’s on your plate could change the future of our planet? In this episode of Climate Diet's "Climate and Cuisine" podcast, Executive Director Jane DeMarines sits down with Megan Jones from Friends of the Earth to unpack the surprising connections between school food, climate change, and the power of plant-based eating! 🌍🥗</p>
<p>What you’ll learn in this episode:</p>
<p>* How a childhood documentary sparked Megan’s journey to veganism and climate advocacy
* The shocking truth about what’s really in our school lunches and why plant-based options are so rare
* Hidden policies behind why schools serve so much cow’s milk—and what needs to change
* The incredible climate and health impact of shifting just a few school meals per week to plant-based
* Real-life stories and case studies showing how schools save money and the planet by reducing meat and dairy
* Exciting new bills and policies that could revolutionize what kids eat across America
* The cultural side of food: how plant-based meals can honor diverse backgrounds, promote inclusion, and introduce kids to global flavors</p>
<p>👉 Did you know? If every American skipped meat just one day a week, it would be like taking 25 million cars off the road!
🍔➡️🌱 And schools serving plant-based meals can save tens of thousands of dollars, all while helping the planet.</p>
<p>Join the movement!
Whether you’re a parent, student, educator, activist, or just curious about how your food choices matter, this episode is packed with facts, inspiration, and ways to get involved. Learn about the Plant Powered School Meals Coalition and how you can make a difference at your local, state, or national level.</p>
<p>Don’t miss out on:</p>
<p>* Cost-saving secrets of plant-based school meals
* Myths and facts: Is plant-based eating really more expensive?
* The policies shaping your child’s lunch tray</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you ready to discover how what’s on your plate could change the future of our planet? In this episode of Climate Diet's "Climate and Cuisine" podcast, Executive Director Jane DeMarines sits down with Megan Jones from Friends of the Earth to unpack the surprising connections between school food, climate change, and the power of plant-based eating! 🌍🥗</p>
<p>What you’ll learn in this episode:</p>
<p>* How a childhood documentary sparked Megan’s journey to veganism and climate advocacy<br>
* The shocking truth about what’s really in our school lunches and why plant-based options are so rare<br>
* Hidden policies behind why schools serve so much cow’s milk—and what needs to change<br>
* The incredible climate and health impact of shifting just a few school meals per week to plant-based<br>
* Real-life stories and case studies showing how schools save money and the planet by reducing meat and dairy<br>
* Exciting new bills and policies that could revolutionize what kids eat across America<br>
* The cultural side of food: how plant-based meals can honor diverse backgrounds, promote inclusion, and introduce kids to global flavors</p>
<p>👉 Did you know? If every American skipped meat just one day a week, it would be like taking 25 million cars off the road!<br>
🍔➡️🌱 And schools serving plant-based meals can save tens of thousands of dollars, all while helping the planet.</p>
<p>Join the movement!<br>
Whether you’re a parent, student, educator, activist, or just curious about how your food choices matter, this episode is packed with facts, inspiration, and ways to get involved. Learn about the Plant Powered School Meals Coalition and how you can make a difference at your local, state, or national level.</p>
<p>Don’t miss out on:</p>
<p>* Cost-saving secrets of plant-based school meals<br>
* Myths and facts: Is plant-based eating really more expensive?<br>
* The policies shaping your child’s lunch tray</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Are you ready to discover how what’s on your plate could change the future of our planet? In this episode of Climate Diet’s ”Climate and Cuisine” podcast, Executive Director Jane DeMarines sits down with Megan Jones from Friends of the Earth to unpack the surprising connections between school food, climate change, and the power of plant-based eating! 🌍🥗

What you’ll learn in this episode:

* How a childhood documentary sparked Megan’s journey to veganism and climate advocacy
* The shocking truth about what’s really in our school lunches and why plant-based options are so rare
* Hidden policies behind why schools serve so much cow’s milk—and what needs to change
* The incredible climate and health impact of shifting just a few school meals per week to plant-based
* Real-life stories and case studies showing how schools save money and the planet by reducing meat and dairy
* Exciting new bills and policies that could revolutionize what kids eat across America
* The cultural side of food: how plant-based meals can honor diverse backgrounds, promote inclusion, and introduce kids to global flavors

👉 Did you know? If every American skipped meat just one day a week, it would be like taking 25 million cars off the road!
🍔➡️🌱 And schools serving plant-based meals can save tens of thousands of dollars, all while helping the planet.

Join the movement!
Whether you’re a parent, student, educator, activist, or just curious about how your food choices matter, this episode is packed with facts, inspiration, and ways to get involved. Learn about the Plant Powered School Meals Coalition and how you can make a difference at your local, state, or national level.

Don’t miss out on:

* Cost-saving secrets of plant-based school meals
* Myths and facts: Is plant-based eating really more expensive?
* The policies shaping your child’s lunch tray</itunes:summary>
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        <title>The Climate Crisis: Your Diet is a HUGE Solution! with Dr. Sydney Pryor</title>
        <itunes:title>The Climate Crisis: Your Diet is a HUGE Solution! with Dr. Sydney Pryor</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-climate-crisis-your-diet-is-a-huge-solution-with-dr-sydney-pryor/</link>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join us on Climate and Cuisine, the podcast for Climate Diet, as Executive Director Jane DeMarines sits down with Dr. Sydney Pryor, a postdoctoral research associate and lecturer at George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health.</p>
<p>In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the critical link between the US agri-food system, human health, and our planet. Dr. Pryor shares her groundbreaking research on how high rates of red and processed meat consumption drive both climate change and diet-related chronic diseases.</p>
<p>Discover why focusing on reducing beef consumption offers a "win-win potential" for climate and health, especially in the US. We explore the challenges and motivations behind dietary changes, discussing how different demographics, particularly young people, are driven by the climate impact of their food choices.</p>
<p>Learn about the shift from a "loss framing" to an "asset framing" when it comes to plant-based diets, highlighting their immense benefits rather than focusing on what's being taken away. We also address common barriers to plant-based eating—cost, taste, and availability—and challenge persistent myths.</p>
<p>Hear inspiring stories like New York City Mayor Eric Adams' journey to health through plant-based eating and its impact on public hospitals. Plus, get insights into the crucial role of motivated leaders and policymakers in recognizing food as a powerful climate action.</p>
<p>Dr. Pryor discusses promising trends, including the recent Rutgers survey revealing that nearly half of respondents plan to reduce meat consumption, and the forward steps taken by the USDA's dietary guidelines in classifying plant proteins. We also touch upon the increased accessibility of climate change information through social media and news, making its impact more real for everyone.</p>
<p>The main takeaway? The majority of people care about climate change, but many don't know the powerful connection between food and climate. This episode is a call to action: let's talk about it, learn about it, and build a sense of community around climate action through food.</p>
<p>Don't miss this essential conversation on sustainable eating and a healthier planet!</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on Climate and Cuisine, the podcast for Climate Diet, as Executive Director Jane DeMarines sits down with Dr. Sydney Pryor, a postdoctoral research associate and lecturer at George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health.</p>
<p>In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the critical link between the US agri-food system, human health, and our planet. Dr. Pryor shares her groundbreaking research on how high rates of red and processed meat consumption drive both climate change and diet-related chronic diseases.</p>
<p>Discover why focusing on reducing beef consumption offers a "win-win potential" for climate and health, especially in the US. We explore the challenges and motivations behind dietary changes, discussing how different demographics, particularly young people, are driven by the climate impact of their food choices.</p>
<p>Learn about the shift from a "loss framing" to an "asset framing" when it comes to plant-based diets, highlighting their immense benefits rather than focusing on what's being taken away. We also address common barriers to plant-based eating—cost, taste, and availability—and challenge persistent myths.</p>
<p>Hear inspiring stories like New York City Mayor Eric Adams' journey to health through plant-based eating and its impact on public hospitals. Plus, get insights into the crucial role of motivated leaders and policymakers in recognizing food as a powerful climate action.</p>
<p>Dr. Pryor discusses promising trends, including the recent Rutgers survey revealing that nearly half of respondents plan to reduce meat consumption, and the forward steps taken by the USDA's dietary guidelines in classifying plant proteins. We also touch upon the increased accessibility of climate change information through social media and news, making its impact more real for everyone.</p>
<p>The main takeaway? The majority of people care about climate change, but many don't know the powerful connection between food and climate. This episode is a call to action: let's talk about it, learn about it, and build a sense of community around climate action through food.</p>
<p>Don't miss this essential conversation on sustainable eating and a healthier planet!</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Join us on Climate and Cuisine, the podcast for Climate Diet, as Executive Director Jane DeMarines sits down with Dr. Sydney Pryor, a postdoctoral research associate and lecturer at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health.

In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the critical link between the US agri-food system, human health, and our planet. Dr. Pryor shares her groundbreaking research on how high rates of red and processed meat consumption drive both climate change and diet-related chronic diseases.

Discover why focusing on reducing beef consumption offers a ”win-win potential” for climate and health, especially in the US. We explore the challenges and motivations behind dietary changes, discussing how different demographics, particularly young people, are driven by the climate impact of their food choices.

Learn about the shift from a ”loss framing” to an ”asset framing” when it comes to plant-based diets, highlighting their immense benefits rather than focusing on what’s being taken away. We also address common barriers to plant-based eating—cost, taste, and availability—and challenge persistent myths.

Hear inspiring stories like New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ journey to health through plant-based eating and its impact on public hospitals. Plus, get insights into the crucial role of motivated leaders and policymakers in recognizing food as a powerful climate action.

Dr. Pryor discusses promising trends, including the recent Rutgers survey revealing that nearly half of respondents plan to reduce meat consumption, and the forward steps taken by the USDA’s dietary guidelines in classifying plant proteins. We also touch upon the increased accessibility of climate change information through social media and news, making its impact more real for everyone.

The main takeaway? The majority of people care about climate change, but many don’t know the powerful connection between food and climate. This episode is a call to action: let’s talk about it, learn about it, and build a sense of community around climate action through food.

Don’t miss this essential conversation on sustainable eating and a healthier planet!</itunes:summary>
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        <title>How Your Food Choices Can Save the Planet: A Shocking Truth Revealed! with Janet O'Shea</title>
        <itunes:title>How Your Food Choices Can Save the Planet: A Shocking Truth Revealed! with Janet O'Shea</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/how-your-food-choices-can-save-the-planet-a-shocking-truth-revealed-with-janet-oshea/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/how-your-food-choices-can-save-the-planet-a-shocking-truth-revealed-with-janet-oshea/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:44:38 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>🎙️ In this powerful episode of Climate and Cuisine, host Jane DeMarinas welcomes back Dr. Janet O’Shea, UCLA professor and co-author of the groundbreaking Newsweek op-ed, "Even One Person's Food Choices Affect the Whole Planet." They dive deep into how our everyday food decisions—from what's on our plate to what's in our grocery carts—directly impact climate change. 🥦🌍 With timely discussions around Passover, Easter, and the climate crisis, Dr. O'Shea debunks myths about the food system, exposes flaws in anti-vegan arguments, and highlights the urgent need to rethink meat consumption, food waste, and agricultural policy. 💥 They explore hopeful global trends—from Denmark’s menu redesigns to youth-led change in the U.S.—proving that behavior change and policy reform go hand in hand. Plus, discover how students, chefs, and activists are transforming institutions one plant-based meal at a time. Don't miss this passionate, fact-packed conversation about building a better, tastier, and more sustainable world—one bite at a time! 🌱✨</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>🎙️ In this powerful episode of Climate and Cuisine, host Jane DeMarinas welcomes back Dr. Janet O’Shea, UCLA professor and co-author of the groundbreaking Newsweek op-ed, "Even One Person's Food Choices Affect the Whole Planet." They dive deep into how our everyday food decisions—from what's on our plate to what's in our grocery carts—directly impact climate change. 🥦🌍 With timely discussions around Passover, Easter, and the climate crisis, Dr. O'Shea debunks myths about the food system, exposes flaws in anti-vegan arguments, and highlights the urgent need to rethink meat consumption, food waste, and agricultural policy. 💥 They explore hopeful global trends—from Denmark’s menu redesigns to youth-led change in the U.S.—proving that behavior change and policy reform go hand in hand. Plus, discover how students, chefs, and activists are transforming institutions one plant-based meal at a time. Don't miss this passionate, fact-packed conversation about building a better, tastier, and more sustainable world—one bite at a time! 🌱✨</p>
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        <itunes:summary>🎙️ In this powerful episode of Climate and Cuisine, host Jane DeMarinas welcomes back Dr. Janet O’Shea, UCLA professor and co-author of the groundbreaking Newsweek op-ed, ”Even One Person’s Food Choices Affect the Whole Planet.” They dive deep into how our everyday food decisions—from what’s on our plate to what’s in our grocery carts—directly impact climate change. 🥦🌍 With timely discussions around Passover, Easter, and the climate crisis, Dr. O’Shea debunks myths about the food system, exposes flaws in anti-vegan arguments, and highlights the urgent need to rethink meat consumption, food waste, and agricultural policy. 💥 They explore hopeful global trends—from Denmark’s menu redesigns to youth-led change in the U.S.—proving that behavior change and policy reform go hand in hand. Plus, discover how students, chefs, and activists are transforming institutions one plant-based meal at a time. Don’t miss this passionate, fact-packed conversation about building a better, tastier, and more sustainable world—one bite at a time! 🌱✨</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Why Protecting the Ocean is Critical to Our Survival - The Truth About Ocean Conservation</title>
        <itunes:title>Why Protecting the Ocean is Critical to Our Survival - The Truth About Ocean Conservation</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/why-protecting-the-ocean-is-critical-to-our-survival-the-truth-about-ocean-conservation/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/why-protecting-the-ocean-is-critical-to-our-survival-the-truth-about-ocean-conservation/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:11:04 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for a powerful and eye-opening conversation with Captain Paul Watson, co-founder of Greenpeace and founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. For over 50 years, he has led the fight against illegal whaling, overfishing, and marine destruction, standing up to governments, corporations, and industries threatening marine life.</p>
<p>Key Highlights - 
✅ The Real Story Behind Sea Shepherd – What led to its success.
✅ Untold Stories of Legal Battles &amp; Government Opposition – His dramatic arrests, time in prison, and how global leaders fought for his release.
✅ The Fight Against Illegal Whaling – Inside the battle with Iceland and Japan’s whaling industry, and how direct intervention saved thousands of whales.
✅ Why Phytoplankton Is Key to Human Survival – Understanding how these microscopic organisms produce 70% of Earth’s oxygen and why their decline is a global crisis.
✅ The Future of Ocean Conservation – How marine ecosystems regulate climate, and what must be done to protect them.
✅ His Take on Veganism &amp; Environmental Activism – Why going plant-based is more than just a diet—it’s a form of conservation.
✅ Upcoming Projects &amp; Next Steps – What’s next for the Captain Paul Watson Foundation and his ongoing efforts to protect marine life.</p>
<p>🚨 Don’t miss this thought-provoking and inspiring episode—because saving our oceans means saving ourselves. 🌊💙</p>
<p>🔔 Subscribe for more impactful interviews!</p>
<p>Know more about Captain Paul Watson - https://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/</p>
<p>Subscribe to his YouTube channel - 
https://www.youtube.com/@CaptainPaulWatsonFoundation</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us for a powerful and eye-opening conversation with Captain Paul Watson, co-founder of Greenpeace and founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. For over 50 years, he has led the fight against illegal whaling, overfishing, and marine destruction, standing up to governments, corporations, and industries threatening marine life.</p>
<p>Key Highlights - <br>
✅ The Real Story Behind Sea Shepherd – What led to its success.<br>
✅ Untold Stories of Legal Battles &amp; Government Opposition – His dramatic arrests, time in prison, and how global leaders fought for his release.<br>
✅ The Fight Against Illegal Whaling – Inside the battle with Iceland and Japan’s whaling industry, and how direct intervention saved thousands of whales.<br>
✅ Why Phytoplankton Is Key to Human Survival – Understanding how these microscopic organisms produce 70% of Earth’s oxygen and why their decline is a global crisis.<br>
✅ The Future of Ocean Conservation – How marine ecosystems regulate climate, and what must be done to protect them.<br>
✅ His Take on Veganism &amp; Environmental Activism – Why going plant-based is more than just a diet—it’s a form of conservation.<br>
✅ Upcoming Projects &amp; Next Steps – What’s next for the Captain Paul Watson Foundation and his ongoing efforts to protect marine life.</p>
<p>🚨 Don’t miss this thought-provoking and inspiring episode—because saving our oceans means saving ourselves. 🌊💙</p>
<p>🔔 Subscribe for more impactful interviews!</p>
<p>Know more about Captain Paul Watson - https://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/</p>
<p>Subscribe to his YouTube channel - <br>
https://www.youtube.com/@CaptainPaulWatsonFoundation</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Join us for a powerful and eye-opening conversation with Captain Paul Watson, co-founder of Greenpeace and founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. For over 50 years, he has led the fight against illegal whaling, overfishing, and marine destruction, standing up to governments, corporations, and industries threatening marine life.

Key Highlights - 
✅ The Real Story Behind Sea Shepherd – What led to its success.
✅ Untold Stories of Legal Battles &amp; Government Opposition – His dramatic arrests, time in prison, and how global leaders fought for his release.
✅ The Fight Against Illegal Whaling – Inside the battle with Iceland and Japan’s whaling industry, and how direct intervention saved thousands of whales.
✅ Why Phytoplankton Is Key to Human Survival – Understanding how these microscopic organisms produce 70% of Earth’s oxygen and why their decline is a global crisis.
✅ The Future of Ocean Conservation – How marine ecosystems regulate climate, and what must be done to protect them.
✅ His Take on Veganism &amp; Environmental Activism – Why going plant-based is more than just a diet—it’s a form of conservation.
✅ Upcoming Projects &amp; Next Steps – What’s next for the Captain Paul Watson Foundation and his ongoing efforts to protect marine life.

🚨 Don’t miss this thought-provoking and inspiring episode—because saving our oceans means saving ourselves. 🌊💙

🔔 Subscribe for more impactful interviews!

Know more about Captain Paul Watson - https://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/

Subscribe to his YouTube channel - 
https://www.youtube.com/@CaptainPaulWatsonFoundation</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Is Animal Agriculture the #1 Cause of Climate Change? with Gerard Bisshop</title>
        <itunes:title>Is Animal Agriculture the #1 Cause of Climate Change? with Gerard Bisshop</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/is-animal-agriculture-the-1-cause-of-climate-change-with-gerard-bisshop/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 10:07:26 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this eye-opening episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with scientist and activist Gerard Bisshop to uncover groundbreaking research that challenges everything we’ve been told about emissions. From deforestation accounting tricks to the true impact of methane, Gerard exposes why the meat industry is more harmful to the planet than we think. Plus, he shares insights on why the shift to plant-based eating is inevitable and happening faster than we realize! Don't miss this must-watch conversation—hit play now! 🎥✨</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this eye-opening episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with scientist and activist Gerard Bisshop to uncover groundbreaking research that challenges everything we’ve been told about emissions. From deforestation accounting tricks to the true impact of methane, Gerard exposes why the meat industry is more harmful to the planet than we think. Plus, he shares insights on why the shift to plant-based eating is inevitable and happening faster than we realize! Don't miss this must-watch conversation—hit play now! 🎥✨</p>
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        <itunes:summary>In this eye-opening episode of Climate &amp; Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with scientist and activist Gerard Bisshop to uncover groundbreaking research that challenges everything we’ve been told about emissions. From deforestation accounting tricks to the true impact of methane, Gerard exposes why the meat industry is more harmful to the planet than we think. Plus, he shares insights on why the shift to plant-based eating is inevitable and happening faster than we realize! Don’t miss this must-watch conversation—hit play now! 🎥✨</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Reality of meat industry: Shocking Truth Revealed with Chloe Sorvino</title>
        <itunes:title>Reality of meat industry: Shocking Truth Revealed with Chloe Sorvino</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/reality-of-meat-industry-shocking-truth-revealed-with-chloe-sorvino/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/reality-of-meat-industry-shocking-truth-revealed-with-chloe-sorvino/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:11:39 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for a powerful conversation with Chloe Sorvino, Forbes journalist and author of Raw Deal, as we expose the shocking realities of the meat industry. From corporate greed and price-fixing to worker exploitation and environmental destruction, a handful of billionaires control what’s on our plates—while consumers pay more and farmers earn less.  </p>
<p>But change is possible! Chloe shares how we can break this cycle through ethical food choices, better sourcing, and a shift toward plant-based eating. If you care about food justice, sustainability, and what’s really behind your meals, this is a must-watch. Subscribe for more insights, grab Chloe’s book, and sign up for our newsletter for delicious plant-based recipes that make a difference!</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us for a powerful conversation with Chloe Sorvino, Forbes journalist and author of Raw Deal, as we expose the shocking realities of the meat industry. From corporate greed and price-fixing to worker exploitation and environmental destruction, a handful of billionaires control what’s on our plates—while consumers pay more and farmers earn less.  </p>
<p>But change is possible! Chloe shares how we can break this cycle through ethical food choices, better sourcing, and a shift toward plant-based eating. If you care about food justice, sustainability, and what’s really behind your meals, this is a must-watch. Subscribe for more insights, grab Chloe’s book, and sign up for our newsletter for delicious plant-based recipes that make a difference!</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Join us for a powerful conversation with Chloe Sorvino, Forbes journalist and author of Raw Deal, as we expose the shocking realities of the meat industry. From corporate greed and price-fixing to worker exploitation and environmental destruction, a handful of billionaires control what’s on our plates—while consumers pay more and farmers earn less.  

But change is possible! Chloe shares how we can break this cycle through ethical food choices, better sourcing, and a shift toward plant-based eating. If you care about food justice, sustainability, and what’s really behind your meals, this is a must-watch. Subscribe for more insights, grab Chloe’s book, and sign up for our newsletter for delicious plant-based recipes that make a difference!</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Could Your Plate Be the Cure? with Jane Velez-Mitchell</title>
        <itunes:title>Could Your Plate Be the Cure? with Jane Velez-Mitchell</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-answer-to-most-of-societys-problems-is-staring-us-in-the-plate-with-jane-velez-mitchell/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-answer-to-most-of-societys-problems-is-staring-us-in-the-plate-with-jane-velez-mitchell/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:50:29 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode of Climate and Cuisine, we dive deep into the undeniable connection between food and the environment with the incredible Jane Velez-Mitchell—former CNN anchor, bestselling author, and founder of Unchained TV, the world’s only free nonprofit streaming network for plant-based living. 🌎✨</p>
<p>Jane exposes the hidden truths behind animal agriculture, its impact on climate change, and how the media keeps us in the dark. She shares how Unchained TV is breaking through the noise—bringing you cooking shows, documentaries, and eye-opening content that make plant-based living easy, fun, and delicious! 🥦🎬</p>
<p>💡 Did you know? A plant-based diet can reduce your carbon footprint by 75%! That’s a game-changer for the planet. 🌍</p>
<p>🔗 Download Unchained TV NOW – it’s free and packed with life-changing content! 📲
👉 https://unchainedtv.com/</p>
<p>📣 Join the movement! Watch, share, and help spread the truth. Your choices matter more than you think! 🙌🐾</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode of Climate and Cuisine, we dive deep into the undeniable connection between food and the environment with the incredible Jane Velez-Mitchell—former CNN anchor, bestselling author, and founder of Unchained TV, the world’s only free nonprofit streaming network for plant-based living. 🌎✨</p>
<p>Jane exposes the hidden truths behind animal agriculture, its impact on climate change, and how the media keeps us in the dark. She shares how Unchained TV is breaking through the noise—bringing you cooking shows, documentaries, and eye-opening content that make plant-based living easy, fun, and delicious! 🥦🎬</p>
<p>💡 Did you know? A plant-based diet can reduce your carbon footprint by 75%! That’s a game-changer for the planet. 🌍</p>
<p>🔗 Download Unchained TV NOW – it’s free and packed with life-changing content! 📲<br>
👉 https://unchainedtv.com/</p>
<p>📣 Join the movement! Watch, share, and help spread the truth. Your choices matter more than you think! 🙌🐾</p>
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        <itunes:summary>In this powerful episode of Climate and Cuisine, we dive deep into the undeniable connection between food and the environment with the incredible Jane Velez-Mitchell—former CNN anchor, bestselling author, and founder of Unchained TV, the world’s only free nonprofit streaming network for plant-based living. 🌎✨

Jane exposes the hidden truths behind animal agriculture, its impact on climate change, and how the media keeps us in the dark. She shares how Unchained TV is breaking through the noise—bringing you cooking shows, documentaries, and eye-opening content that make plant-based living easy, fun, and delicious! 🥦🎬

💡 Did you know? A plant-based diet can reduce your carbon footprint by 75%! That’s a game-changer for the planet. 🌍

🔗 Download Unchained TV NOW – it’s free and packed with life-changing content! 📲
👉 https://unchainedtv.com/

📣 Join the movement! Watch, share, and help spread the truth. Your choices matter more than you think! 🙌🐾</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Chronic Disease, Climate Disasters &amp; Nutrition—What’s the Connection? with Mark Rifkin</title>
        <itunes:title>Chronic Disease, Climate Disasters &amp; Nutrition—What’s the Connection? with Mark Rifkin</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/chronic-disease-climate-disasters-nutrition%e2%80%94what-s-the-connection-with-mark-rifkin/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/chronic-disease-climate-disasters-nutrition%e2%80%94what-s-the-connection-with-mark-rifkin/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:10:39 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we sit down with Mark Rifkin, a registered dietitian with expertise in plant-based diets, sustainability, policy, and health. With master's degrees in health education and environmental science, Mark dives deep into the connection between diet, chronic disease, and climate change.</p>
<p>In this episode, we discuss:
✅ The role of nutrition policy in environmental sustainability
✅ How chronic diseases and climate disasters affect healthcare and nutrition
✅ Strategies for adopting a more sustainable, plant-forward diet</p>
<p>Mark has worked with the Center for Biological Diversity and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and has authored peer-reviewed articles on food systems and climate resilience.</p>
<p>🔥 Don’t miss this insightful conversation on how your food choices can shape a healthier planet!</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we sit down with Mark Rifkin, a registered dietitian with expertise in plant-based diets, sustainability, policy, and health. With master's degrees in health education and environmental science, Mark dives deep into the connection between diet, chronic disease, and climate change.</p>
<p>In this episode, we discuss:<br>
✅ The role of nutrition policy in environmental sustainability<br>
✅ How chronic diseases and climate disasters affect healthcare and nutrition<br>
✅ Strategies for adopting a more sustainable, plant-forward diet</p>
<p>Mark has worked with the Center for Biological Diversity and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and has authored peer-reviewed articles on food systems and climate resilience.</p>
<p>🔥 Don’t miss this insightful conversation on how your food choices can shape a healthier planet!</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Join us as we sit down with Mark Rifkin, a registered dietitian with expertise in plant-based diets, sustainability, policy, and health. With master’s degrees in health education and environmental science, Mark dives deep into the connection between diet, chronic disease, and climate change.

In this episode, we discuss:
✅ The role of nutrition policy in environmental sustainability
✅ How chronic diseases and climate disasters affect healthcare and nutrition
✅ Strategies for adopting a more sustainable, plant-forward diet

Mark has worked with the Center for Biological Diversity and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and has authored peer-reviewed articles on food systems and climate resilience.

🔥 Don’t miss this insightful conversation on how your food choices can shape a healthier planet!</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>From Crisis to Change: Empowering Climate Friendly Lifestyles with Carolyn Fortuna</title>
        <itunes:title>From Crisis to Change: Empowering Climate Friendly Lifestyles with Carolyn Fortuna</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/from-crisis-to-change-empowering-climate-friendly-lifestyles-with-carolyn-fortuna/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/from-crisis-to-change-empowering-climate-friendly-lifestyles-with-carolyn-fortuna/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 16:44:40 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>🌍 Ready to take action for a better planet? In this episode Jane DeMarines sits down with journalist Carolyn Fortuna from CleanTechnica to discuss the powerful intersection of food choices, climate change, and societal shifts. Discover how reducing meat consumption and embracing plant-based diets can positively impact methane emissions and deforestation, while also exploring the role of younger generations in driving climate awareness. With compelling insights on corporate accountability, renewable energy, and the human stories behind climate anxiety, this conversation offers a hopeful lens on creating systemic change. 🌱✨ Stay tuned until the end for tips, recipes, and practical ways to align your plate with the planet’s health!</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>🌍 Ready to take action for a better planet? In this episode Jane DeMarines sits down with journalist Carolyn Fortuna from CleanTechnica to discuss the powerful intersection of food choices, climate change, and societal shifts. Discover how reducing meat consumption and embracing plant-based diets can positively impact methane emissions and deforestation, while also exploring the role of younger generations in driving climate awareness. With compelling insights on corporate accountability, renewable energy, and the human stories behind climate anxiety, this conversation offers a hopeful lens on creating systemic change. 🌱✨ Stay tuned until the end for tips, recipes, and practical ways to align your plate with the planet’s health!</p>
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        <itunes:summary>🌍 Ready to take action for a better planet? In this episode Jane DeMarines  sits down with journalist Carolyn Fortuna from CleanTechnica to discuss the powerful intersection of food choices, climate change, and societal shifts. Discover how reducing meat consumption and embracing plant-based diets can positively impact methane emissions and deforestation, while also exploring the role of younger generations in driving climate awareness. With compelling insights on corporate accountability, renewable energy, and the human stories behind climate anxiety, this conversation offers a hopeful lens on creating systemic change. 🌱✨ Stay tuned until the end for tips, recipes, and practical ways to align your plate with the planet’s health!</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The Vegan Athlete’s Guide to Productivity and Passion with Robert Cheeke</title>
        <itunes:title>The Vegan Athlete’s Guide to Productivity and Passion with Robert Cheeke</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-vegan-athlete-s-guide-to-productivity-and-passion-with-robert-cheeke/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-vegan-athlete-s-guide-to-productivity-and-passion-with-robert-cheeke/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:16:14 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>🎙️ Join us for an inspiring episode featuring the multifaceted Robert Cheeke—renowned author, bodybuilder, and vegan advocate. 🌱 In this authentic and heartfelt conversation, Robert shares his transformative journey of scaling back from social media to focus on deeper connections, creative work, and living with purpose.</p>
<p>💡 Discover how Robert’s disciplined approach to writing—powered by the simple yet profound advice to “write two pages a day”—has shaped his career as a best-selling author. Hear his thoughts on saying no to the distractions of modern life to make space for meaningful work, building genuine relationships, and nurturing inner peace.</p>
<p>✨ Whether you're looking for inspiration to reclaim your time, practical tips for achieving personal goals, or simply a powerful reminder to live with intention, this episode is for you. Don’t miss Robert’s reflections on the balance between passion, productivity, and presence.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>🎙️ Join us for an inspiring episode featuring the multifaceted Robert Cheeke—renowned author, bodybuilder, and vegan advocate. 🌱 In this authentic and heartfelt conversation, Robert shares his transformative journey of scaling back from social media to focus on deeper connections, creative work, and living with purpose.</p>
<p>💡 Discover how Robert’s disciplined approach to writing—powered by the simple yet profound advice to “write two pages a day”—has shaped his career as a best-selling author. Hear his thoughts on saying no to the distractions of modern life to make space for meaningful work, building genuine relationships, and nurturing inner peace.</p>
<p>✨ Whether you're looking for inspiration to reclaim your time, practical tips for achieving personal goals, or simply a powerful reminder to live with intention, this episode is for you. Don’t miss Robert’s reflections on the balance between passion, productivity, and presence.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>🎙️ Join us for an inspiring episode featuring the multifaceted Robert Cheeke—renowned author, bodybuilder, and vegan advocate. 🌱 In this authentic and heartfelt conversation, Robert shares his transformative journey of scaling back from social media to focus on deeper connections, creative work, and living with purpose.

💡 Discover how Robert’s disciplined approach to writing—powered by the simple yet profound advice to “write two pages a day”—has shaped his career as a best-selling author. Hear his thoughts on saying no to the distractions of modern life to make space for meaningful work, building genuine relationships, and nurturing inner peace.

✨ Whether you’re looking for inspiration to reclaim your time, practical tips for achieving personal goals, or simply a powerful reminder to live with intention, this episode is for you. Don’t miss Robert’s reflections on the balance between passion, productivity, and presence.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Boosting Your Immunity with Gwyn Whittaker</title>
        <itunes:title>Boosting Your Immunity with Gwyn Whittaker</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/boosting-your-immunity-with-gwyn-whittaker/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/boosting-your-immunity-with-gwyn-whittaker/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:01:16 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join Jane DeMarines, as she chats with Gwyn Whittaker, a trailblazing entrepreneur and leader in the plant-based movement. From running the transformative GreenFare Health and Wellness nonprofit to operating the innovative GreenFare Organic Café, Gwyn shares how her programs are reversing chronic illnesses, changing lives, and driving the plant-based revolution. Discover the power of dietary change, the role of education, and the future of sustainable eating. Whether you're vegan, plant-curious, or passionate about the planet, this episode is packed with insights to inspire your journey! 🌍✨</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Jane DeMarines, as she chats with Gwyn Whittaker, a trailblazing entrepreneur and leader in the plant-based movement. From running the transformative GreenFare Health and Wellness nonprofit to operating the innovative GreenFare Organic Café, Gwyn shares how her programs are reversing chronic illnesses, changing lives, and driving the plant-based revolution. Discover the power of dietary change, the role of education, and the future of sustainable eating. Whether you're vegan, plant-curious, or passionate about the planet, this episode is packed with insights to inspire your journey! 🌍✨</p>
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        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xu6hienrzi82rvnd/Boosting_Your_Immunity_with_Gwyn_Whittaker_ezmp3cc_begc6.mp3" length="69942471" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary>Join Jane DeMarines, as she chats with Gwyn Whittaker, a trailblazing entrepreneur and leader in the plant-based movement. From running the transformative GreenFare Health and Wellness nonprofit to operating the innovative GreenFare Organic Café, Gwyn shares how her programs are reversing chronic illnesses, changing lives, and driving the plant-based revolution. Discover the power of dietary change, the role of education, and the future of sustainable eating. Whether you’re vegan, plant-curious, or passionate about the planet, this episode is packed with insights to inspire your journey! 🌍✨</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The Ripple Effect: Inspiring Change Through Plant-Based Living with Paige Parsons Roache</title>
        <itunes:title>The Ripple Effect: Inspiring Change Through Plant-Based Living with Paige Parsons Roache</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-ripple-effect-inspiring-change-through-plant-based-living-with-paige-parsons-roache/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-ripple-effect-inspiring-change-through-plant-based-living-with-paige-parsons-roache/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Dec 2024 09:59:57 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Paige Parsons Roache, a dynamic environmental advocate, vegan educator, and co-creator of *Plant-Based in the Burbs*. Paige shares her incredible journey from the entertainment industry to becoming a leading voice for sustainability and plant-based living. She opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her path, including the influence of her daughter’s veganism and the eye-opening documentary *Cowspiracy*.  </p>
<p>Paige dives into her impactful work, from turning food scraps into soil and educating kids about composting to collaborating with initiatives like the Los Angeles Vegan Food Bank and the Plant-Based Treaty. She emphasizes the power of partnerships and community in driving meaningful change and shares simple, actionable tips for adopting a plant-based lifestyle.  </p>
<p>Beyond her advocacy, Paige discusses the importance of empowerment and inclusivity, working tirelessly to provide access to healthy, sustainable food for underserved communities. Her commitment to systemic change shines through as she advocates for plant-based options in schools, universities, and public policies, proving that every action counts in building a healthier, greener future.  </p>
<p>Filled with memorable insights like *“There is no Planet B”* and *“I had the power to make a difference if I just chose to take action,”* this conversation will leave you inspired to be part of the ripple effect for a better planet.  </p>
<p>🎥 Don’t miss this episode—your journey toward impactful change starts here! </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Paige Parsons Roache, a dynamic environmental advocate, vegan educator, and co-creator of *Plant-Based in the Burbs*. Paige shares her incredible journey from the entertainment industry to becoming a leading voice for sustainability and plant-based living. She opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her path, including the influence of her daughter’s veganism and the eye-opening documentary *Cowspiracy*.  </p>
<p>Paige dives into her impactful work, from turning food scraps into soil and educating kids about composting to collaborating with initiatives like the Los Angeles Vegan Food Bank and the Plant-Based Treaty. She emphasizes the power of partnerships and community in driving meaningful change and shares simple, actionable tips for adopting a plant-based lifestyle.  </p>
<p>Beyond her advocacy, Paige discusses the importance of empowerment and inclusivity, working tirelessly to provide access to healthy, sustainable food for underserved communities. Her commitment to systemic change shines through as she advocates for plant-based options in schools, universities, and public policies, proving that every action counts in building a healthier, greener future.  </p>
<p>Filled with memorable insights like *“There is no Planet B”* and *“I had the power to make a difference if I just chose to take action,”* this conversation will leave you inspired to be part of the ripple effect for a better planet.  </p>
<p>🎥 Don’t miss this episode—your journey toward impactful change starts here! </p>
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        <itunes:summary>In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Paige Parsons Roache, a dynamic environmental advocate, vegan educator, and co-creator of *Plant-Based in the Burbs*. Paige shares her incredible journey from the entertainment industry to becoming a leading voice for sustainability and plant-based living. She opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her path, including the influence of her daughter’s veganism and the eye-opening documentary *Cowspiracy*.  

Paige dives into her impactful work, from turning food scraps into soil and educating kids about composting to collaborating with initiatives like the Los Angeles Vegan Food Bank and the Plant-Based Treaty. She emphasizes the power of partnerships and community in driving meaningful change and shares simple, actionable tips for adopting a plant-based lifestyle.  

Beyond her advocacy, Paige discusses the importance of empowerment and inclusivity, working tirelessly to provide access to healthy, sustainable food for underserved communities. Her commitment to systemic change shines through as she advocates for plant-based options in schools, universities, and public policies, proving that every action counts in building a healthier, greener future.  

Filled with memorable insights like *“There is no Planet B”* and *“I had the power to make a difference if I just chose to take action,”* this conversation will leave you inspired to be part of the ripple effect for a better planet.  

🎥 Don’t miss this episode—your journey toward impactful change starts here!</itunes:summary>
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        <title>The Revolution of One’s Tastes: Swadeshi as a Model for Liberation with Jay O'Shea</title>
        <itunes:title>The Revolution of One’s Tastes: Swadeshi as a Model for Liberation with Jay O'Shea</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-revolution-of-one-s-tastes-swadeshi-as-a-model-for-liberation-with-jay-oshea/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-revolution-of-one-s-tastes-swadeshi-as-a-model-for-liberation-with-jay-oshea/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 05:19:21 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this insightful episode, Dr. Janet O'Shea, UCLA professor and sustainability advocate dives into the powerful intersection of food, the environment, and social justice. From Dr. O'Shea's personal journey to veganism to her transformative course on the environmental impact of food, we explore how reducing meat consumption can drastically improve the planet. </p>
<p>Learn about the role of animal agriculture in climate change, why individual action matters, and the growing importance of community-driven movements. Dr. O'Shea also highlights the inspiring Gandhian approach to social justice and how it parallels today's efforts in environmental and animal rights activism. </p>
<p>With hopeful insights, including the impact of simple actions like "Meatless Monday," and the rise of the *Earthwise Eater* certification, this episode is a call to action for everyone passionate about building a more sustainable, just world. Don't miss out—tune in for a conversation that’s both eye-opening and empowering!</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this insightful episode, Dr. Janet O'Shea, UCLA professor and sustainability advocate dives into the powerful intersection of food, the environment, and social justice. From Dr. O'Shea's personal journey to veganism to her transformative course on the environmental impact of food, we explore how reducing meat consumption can drastically improve the planet. </p>
<p>Learn about the role of animal agriculture in climate change, why individual action matters, and the growing importance of community-driven movements. Dr. O'Shea also highlights the inspiring Gandhian approach to social justice and how it parallels today's efforts in environmental and animal rights activism. </p>
<p>With hopeful insights, including the impact of simple actions like "Meatless Monday," and the rise of the *Earthwise Eater* certification, this episode is a call to action for everyone passionate about building a more sustainable, just world. Don't miss out—tune in for a conversation that’s both eye-opening and empowering!</p>
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        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <title>50 Years Vegan: One Man's Story of Health, Ethics, and Saving the Planet with Glen Merzer</title>
        <itunes:title>50 Years Vegan: One Man's Story of Health, Ethics, and Saving the Planet with Glen Merzer</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/50-years-vegan-one-mans-story-of-health-ethics-and-saving-the-planet-with-glen-merzer/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/50-years-vegan-one-mans-story-of-health-ethics-and-saving-the-planet-with-glen-merzer/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 07:42:17 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode we dive deep into the intersection of food, health, and climate change with Glen Merzer, author of *Food is Climate* and passionate advocate for plant-based living. Glenn shares his personal journey from vegetarianism to veganism, driven by his family history of heart disease, and the unexpected health transformation that followed. He also discusses the urgent environmental impact of animal agriculture, which contributes significantly to greenhouse gases, deforestation, and water pollution.</p>
<p>Learn how giving up meat, even one day a week, can drastically reduce emissions—comparable to taking 25 million cars off the road. Glenn's compelling perspective reveals how the world’s overreliance on animal agriculture is a key factor in the climate emergency. From the critical role of trees in cooling the planet to the importance of shifting societal systems in healthcare, education, and prisons to plant-based options, Glenn advocates for a radical yet necessary shift in how we feed ourselves to ensure a healthier planet and population.</p>
<p>Tune in as we explore the urgent need for change, from health-conscious eating to rewilding the earth, and how you can make a real difference by embracing plant-based foods. Don't miss this insightful conversation on how our food choices can reshape the world! 🌱</p>
<p>To know more, read Glen Merzer's "Food Is Climate" Book on -</p>
<p>https://a.co/d/7vRfuoB</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode we dive deep into the intersection of food, health, and climate change with Glen Merzer, author of *Food is Climate* and passionate advocate for plant-based living. Glenn shares his personal journey from vegetarianism to veganism, driven by his family history of heart disease, and the unexpected health transformation that followed. He also discusses the urgent environmental impact of animal agriculture, which contributes significantly to greenhouse gases, deforestation, and water pollution.</p>
<p>Learn how giving up meat, even one day a week, can drastically reduce emissions—comparable to taking 25 million cars off the road. Glenn's compelling perspective reveals how the world’s overreliance on animal agriculture is a key factor in the climate emergency. From the critical role of trees in cooling the planet to the importance of shifting societal systems in healthcare, education, and prisons to plant-based options, Glenn advocates for a radical yet necessary shift in how we feed ourselves to ensure a healthier planet and population.</p>
<p>Tune in as we explore the urgent need for change, from health-conscious eating to rewilding the earth, and how you can make a real difference by embracing plant-based foods. Don't miss this insightful conversation on how our food choices can reshape the world! 🌱</p>
<p>To know more, read Glen Merzer's "Food Is Climate" Book on -</p>
<p>https://a.co/d/7vRfuoB</p>
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        <itunes:summary>In this powerful episode we dive deep into the intersection of food, health, and climate change with Glen Merzer, author of *Food is Climate* and passionate advocate for plant-based living. Glenn shares his personal journey from vegetarianism to veganism, driven by his family history of heart disease, and the unexpected health transformation that followed. He also discusses the urgent environmental impact of animal agriculture, which contributes significantly to greenhouse gases, deforestation, and water pollution.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The 3 Pillars of Nutrition: Health, Planet, and Compassion</title>
        <itunes:title>The 3 Pillars of Nutrition: Health, Planet, and Compassion</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-3-pillars-of-nutrition-health-planet-and-compassion/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-3-pillars-of-nutrition-health-planet-and-compassion/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:57:14 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Unlock the secrets to optimal health, sustainable nutrition, and lasting well-being! In this episode, we dive deep into how science, curiosity, and personal experience shape our understanding of diet and fitness. Learn how family history and lifestyle impact our health more than genetics alone, and why plant-based nutrition is a powerful choice for personal and planetary wellness. Discover the critical role of protein, debunk myths, and explore why shifting habits can transform both our bodies and the Earth. It’s all about making informed, balanced choices—without the virtue signaling. Tune in for a blend of research, storytelling, and actionable tips! 🌿💪🌍</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unlock the secrets to optimal health, sustainable nutrition, and lasting well-being! In this episode, we dive deep into how science, curiosity, and personal experience shape our understanding of diet and fitness. Learn how family history and lifestyle impact our health more than genetics alone, and why plant-based nutrition is a powerful choice for personal and planetary wellness. Discover the critical role of protein, debunk myths, and explore why shifting habits can transform both our bodies and the Earth. It’s all about making informed, balanced choices—without the virtue signaling. Tune in for a blend of research, storytelling, and actionable tips! 🌿💪🌍</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Unlock the secrets to optimal health, sustainable nutrition, and lasting well-being! In this episode, we dive deep into how science, curiosity, and personal experience shape our understanding of diet and fitness. Learn how family history and lifestyle impact our health more than genetics alone, and why plant-based nutrition is a powerful choice for personal and planetary wellness. Discover the critical role of protein, debunk myths, and explore why shifting habits can transform both our bodies and the Earth. It’s all about making informed, balanced choices—without the virtue signaling. Tune in for a blend of research, storytelling, and actionable tips! 🌿💪🌍</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Hooked On Food: Breaking The Deadly Addiction with Chuck Carroll</title>
        <itunes:title>Hooked On Food: Breaking The Deadly Addiction with Chuck Carroll</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/hooked-on-food-breaking-the-deadly-addiction-with-chuck-carroll/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/hooked-on-food-breaking-the-deadly-addiction-with-chuck-carroll/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 18:41:54 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for an inspiring conversation with Chuck Carroll, who once battled food addiction with a 66-inch waistline and is now thriving on a plant-based lifestyle. From overcoming fast food cravings to reclaiming his health after bariatric surgery, Chuck shares how walking, mindful eating, and going vegan transformed his life. Discover the shocking link between fast food and addiction, the financial and medical savings he’s experienced, and how he’s inspiring millions to embrace a healthier future. Don't miss this eye-opening journey from fast food to plant power!</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us for an inspiring conversation with Chuck Carroll, who once battled food addiction with a 66-inch waistline and is now thriving on a plant-based lifestyle. From overcoming fast food cravings to reclaiming his health after bariatric surgery, Chuck shares how walking, mindful eating, and going vegan transformed his life. Discover the shocking link between fast food and addiction, the financial and medical savings he’s experienced, and how he’s inspiring millions to embrace a healthier future. Don't miss this eye-opening journey from fast food to plant power!</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Join us for an inspiring conversation with Chuck Carroll, who once battled food addiction with a 66-inch waistline and is now thriving on a plant-based lifestyle. From overcoming fast food cravings to reclaiming his health after bariatric surgery, Chuck shares how walking, mindful eating, and going vegan transformed his life. Discover the shocking link between fast food and addiction, the financial and medical savings he’s experienced, and how he’s inspiring millions to embrace a healthier future. Don’t miss this eye-opening journey from fast food to plant power!</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <title>V-COP19 Revealed: Special Features and What’s in Store with Dr. Sailesh Rao</title>
        <itunes:title>V-COP19 Revealed: Special Features and What’s in Store with Dr. Sailesh Rao</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/v-cop19-revealed-special-features-and-what-s-in-store/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/v-cop19-revealed-special-features-and-what-s-in-store/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:56:45 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This insightful discussion delves into the urgent need for climate action by tackling the often-overlooked impact of animal agriculture. Dr. Rao introduces the "climate bathtub model," highlighting the "killing machine" of industrial animal farming as the root cause of biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, and climate change. He challenges global leaders and organizations, like the UN's COP conferences, to embrace veganism as a vital step in reversing environmental destruction. Through thought-provoking debates at Oxford University and collaborations with policymakers like New York's Mayor Adams, Dr. Rao's solutions offer a visionary approach to achieving lasting sustainability. The conversation emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes and systems-based solutions for a healthier planet and future.</p>
<p>Register now for the upcoming VCOP 19 -</p>
<p>https://climatehealers.ticketspice.com/v-cop19-vegan-convergence-of-the-peoples-19</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This insightful discussion delves into the urgent need for climate action by tackling the often-overlooked impact of animal agriculture. Dr. Rao introduces the "climate bathtub model," highlighting the "killing machine" of industrial animal farming as the root cause of biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, and climate change. He challenges global leaders and organizations, like the UN's COP conferences, to embrace veganism as a vital step in reversing environmental destruction. Through thought-provoking debates at Oxford University and collaborations with policymakers like New York's Mayor Adams, Dr. Rao's solutions offer a visionary approach to achieving lasting sustainability. The conversation emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes and systems-based solutions for a healthier planet and future.</p>
<p>Register now for the upcoming VCOP 19 -</p>
<p>https://climatehealers.ticketspice.com/v-cop19-vegan-convergence-of-the-peoples-19</p>
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        <itunes:summary>This insightful discussion delves into the urgent need for climate action by tackling the often-overlooked impact of animal agriculture. Dr. Rao introduces the ”climate bathtub model,” highlighting the ”killing machine” of industrial animal farming as the root cause of biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, and climate change. He challenges global leaders and organizations, like the UN’s COP conferences, to embrace veganism as a vital step in reversing environmental destruction. Through thought-provoking debates at Oxford University and collaborations with policymakers like New York’s Mayor Adams, Dr. Rao’s solutions offer a visionary approach to achieving lasting sustainability. The conversation emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes and systems-based solutions for a healthier planet and future.

Register now for the upcoming VCOP 19 -

https://climatehealers.ticketspice.com/v-cop19-vegan-convergence-of-the-peoples-19</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Nutrition and Public Health with Michael Greger</title>
        <itunes:title>Nutrition and Public Health with Michael Greger</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/nutrition-and-public-health-with-michael-greger/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 07:10:00 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Michael Greger, a leading expert in nutrition and public health, as he explores the transformative potential of a plant-based diet. In this episode, Dr. Greger reveals how a whole-food, plant-based diet can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases and even reverse certain conditions. He shares key strategies and evidence-based recommendations for incorporating these principles into your everyday life. Whether you're considering a plant-based lifestyle or looking to deepen your understanding, this discussion provides invaluable insights for enhancing your well-being and making a positive environmental impact. This episode is essential listening for anyone committed to improving their health and embracing a sustainable future. Tune in to discover how Dr. Greger’s expert advice can guide you toward a healthier, more vibrant life.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Michael Greger, a leading expert in nutrition and public health, as he explores the transformative potential of a plant-based diet. In this episode, Dr. Greger reveals how a whole-food, plant-based diet can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases and even reverse certain conditions. He shares key strategies and evidence-based recommendations for incorporating these principles into your everyday life. Whether you're considering a plant-based lifestyle or looking to deepen your understanding, this discussion provides invaluable insights for enhancing your well-being and making a positive environmental impact. This episode is essential listening for anyone committed to improving their health and embracing a sustainable future. Tune in to discover how Dr. Greger’s expert advice can guide you toward a healthier, more vibrant life.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Michael Greger, a leading expert in nutrition and public health, as he explores the transformative potential of a plant-based diet. In this episode, Dr. Greger reveals how a whole-food, plant-based diet can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases and even reverse certain conditions. He shares key strategies and evidence-based recommendations for incorporating these principles into your everyday life. Whether you’re considering a plant-based lifestyle or looking to deepen your understanding, this discussion provides invaluable insights for enhancing your well-being and making a positive environmental impact. This episode is essential listening for anyone committed to improving their health and embracing a sustainable future. Tune in to discover how Dr. Greger’s expert advice can guide you toward a healthier, more vibrant life.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <title>Breaking stereotypes in the vegan and bodybuilding communities with John Thomas</title>
        <itunes:title>Breaking stereotypes in the vegan and bodybuilding communities with John Thomas</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/breaking-stereotypes-in-the-vegan-and-bodybuilding-communities-with-john-thomas/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2024 15:03:58 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for an inspiring episode as we explore "Breaking Stereotypes in the Vegan and Bodybuilding Communities" with John Thomas, a seasoned bodybuilder who has embraced veganism. John shares his transformative journey, from traditional fishing trips to becoming a passionate advocate for ethical living. He challenges misconceptions about vegan bodybuilders, emphasizing the power of a plant-based diet in building strength and endurance. Discover how education and community support are vital in breaking down barriers and reshaping perceptions. John’s story offers a fresh perspective on health and fitness, proving you can achieve muscle growth without compromising ethics. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in the powerful intersection of fitness, health, and ethical living.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us for an inspiring episode as we explore "Breaking Stereotypes in the Vegan and Bodybuilding Communities" with John Thomas, a seasoned bodybuilder who has embraced veganism. John shares his transformative journey, from traditional fishing trips to becoming a passionate advocate for ethical living. He challenges misconceptions about vegan bodybuilders, emphasizing the power of a plant-based diet in building strength and endurance. Discover how education and community support are vital in breaking down barriers and reshaping perceptions. John’s story offers a fresh perspective on health and fitness, proving you can achieve muscle growth without compromising ethics. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in the powerful intersection of fitness, health, and ethical living.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Join us for an inspiring episode as we explore ”Breaking Stereotypes in the Vegan and Bodybuilding Communities” with John Thomas, a seasoned bodybuilder who has embraced veganism. John shares his transformative journey, from traditional fishing trips to becoming a passionate advocate for ethical living. He challenges misconceptions about vegan bodybuilders, emphasizing the power of a plant-based diet in building strength and endurance. Discover how education and community support are vital in breaking down barriers and reshaping perceptions. John’s story offers a fresh perspective on health and fitness, proving you can achieve muscle growth without compromising ethics. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in the powerful intersection of fitness, health, and ethical living.</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Transforming Food Systems for a Sustainable Future with Max Broad</title>
        <itunes:title>Transforming Food Systems for a Sustainable Future with Max Broad</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/transforming-food-systems-for-a-sustainable-future-with-max-broad/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:55:03 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join Jane DeMarines on the Climate and Cuisine podcast as she engages with animal rights champion Max Broad. Max, the visionary founder of DC Voters for Animals, narrates his inspiring journey from California to becoming a key advocate in Washington DC. Explore his innovative approach to political advocacy, shaping policies that tackle climate change and animal welfare. Hear about impactful events like vegan fashion shows and community marches that elevate awareness and foster a caring community. This insightful discussion delves into driving systemic change to revolutionize our food systems and protect our planet.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Jane DeMarines on the Climate and Cuisine podcast as she engages with animal rights champion Max Broad. Max, the visionary founder of DC Voters for Animals, narrates his inspiring journey from California to becoming a key advocate in Washington DC. Explore his innovative approach to political advocacy, shaping policies that tackle climate change and animal welfare. Hear about impactful events like vegan fashion shows and community marches that elevate awareness and foster a caring community. This insightful discussion delves into driving systemic change to revolutionize our food systems and protect our planet.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Join Jane DeMarines on the Climate and Cuisine podcast as she engages with animal rights champion Max Broad. Max, the visionary founder of DC Voters for Animals, narrates his inspiring journey from California to becoming a key advocate in Washington DC. Explore his innovative approach to political advocacy, shaping policies that tackle climate change and animal welfare. Hear about impactful events like vegan fashion shows and community marches that elevate awareness and foster a caring community. This insightful discussion delves into driving systemic change to revolutionize our food systems and protect our planet.</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Finding your VeganSoul with Naijha Wright-Brown</title>
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                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/finding-your-vegansoul/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 16:07:12 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join us on today's episode of "Climate and Cuisine" as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Naijha Wright-Brown, the dynamic head of the Black Veg Society and co-owner of the award-winning vegan soul food restaurant, Land of Kush, in Baltimore. Discover how Naijha juggles multiple roles, from running a successful restaurant to leading a non-profit, and hear about their recent accolade as the best soul food spot in Baltimore. Naijha shares her personal journey to veganism, the impactful programs of the Black Veg Society, and the exciting initiatives like Maryland Vegan Restaurant Month and the Children's VegFest. Plus, we discuss the crucial intersection of veganism and climate change. Tune in for a lively and educational discussion filled with passion, innovation, and community spirit.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on today's episode of "Climate and Cuisine" as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Naijha Wright-Brown, the dynamic head of the Black Veg Society and co-owner of the award-winning vegan soul food restaurant, Land of Kush, in Baltimore. Discover how Naijha juggles multiple roles, from running a successful restaurant to leading a non-profit, and hear about their recent accolade as the best soul food spot in Baltimore. Naijha shares her personal journey to veganism, the impactful programs of the Black Veg Society, and the exciting initiatives like Maryland Vegan Restaurant Month and the Children's VegFest. Plus, we discuss the crucial intersection of veganism and climate change. Tune in for a lively and educational discussion filled with passion, innovation, and community spirit.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Join us on today’s episode of ”Climate and Cuisine” as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Naijha Wright-Brown, the dynamic head of the Black Veg Society and co-owner of the award-winning vegan soul food restaurant, Land of Kush, in Baltimore. Discover how Naijha juggles multiple roles, from running a successful restaurant to leading a non-profit, and hear about their recent accolade as the best soul food spot in Baltimore. Naijha shares her personal journey to veganism, the impactful programs of the Black Veg Society, and the exciting initiatives like Maryland Vegan Restaurant Month and the Children’s VegFest. Plus, we discuss the crucial intersection of veganism and climate change. Tune in for a lively and educational discussion filled with passion, innovation, and community spirit.</itunes:summary>
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        <title>The Future of Festivals with Lisa DeCrescente</title>
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                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-future-of-festivals-with-lisa-decrescente/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:34:09 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>A native New Yorker, Lisa DeCrescente has been a vegan since 2000. In 2001, her relationship with the animal rights movement began when she helped launch Humane USA in NYC, an animal rights political action committee. As a former restauranteur and executive chef she has worked with numerous restaurants on the inclusion of vegan options, “veganizing” over 200 recipes for her clients. With over 30 years of event production experience under her belt, Lisa is producing four in-person events to the DMVD in 2024.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A native New Yorker, Lisa DeCrescente has been a vegan since 2000. In 2001, her relationship with the animal rights movement began when she helped launch Humane USA in NYC, an animal rights political action committee. As a former restauranteur and executive chef she has worked with numerous restaurants on the inclusion of vegan options, “veganizing” over 200 recipes for her clients. With over 30 years of event production experience under her belt, Lisa is producing four in-person events to the DMVD in 2024.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>A native New Yorker, Lisa DeCrescente has been a vegan since 2000. In 2001, her relationship with the animal rights movement began when she helped launch Humane USA in NYC, an animal rights political action committee. As a former restauranteur and executive chef she has worked with numerous restaurants on the inclusion of vegan options, “veganizing” over 200 recipes for her clients. With over 30 years of event production experience under her belt, Lisa is producing four in-person events to the DMVD in 2024.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <title>The Art of Vegan Hospitality with Meredith Marin</title>
        <itunes:title>The Art of Vegan Hospitality with Meredith Marin</itunes:title>
        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-art-of-vegan-hospitality-with-meredith-marin/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/the-art-of-vegan-hospitality-with-meredith-marin/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:13:51 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for an insightful episode of the Climate &amp; Cuisine Podcast as we explore "The Art of Vegan Hospitality" with special guest Meredith Marin. Meredith is a passionate vegan entrepreneur, leveraging her background in social work and community organizing to revolutionize hospitality industries worldwide.</p>
<p>As the Founder and CEO of Vegan Hospitality, Meredith leads the largest professional vegan consultant network globally. Her pioneering High Impact Hospitality Method has transformed businesses, including turning Aruba into the Caribbean's leading vegan-friendly destination. Recently, Meredith spearheaded the launch of the world's premier third-party validated hotel certification, ensuring accommodations cater seamlessly to vegan guests.</p>
<p>Discover the secrets behind creating inclusive and welcoming spaces for vegan travelers, and learn practical tips to enhance your own hospitality practices. Whether you're curious about veganism or eager to elevate your hospitality game, this episode promises insights that resonate far beyond the vegan community.</p>
<p>Don't miss out on this engaging conversation about the future of hospitality and the power of veganism with Meredith Marin!</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us for an insightful episode of the Climate &amp; Cuisine Podcast as we explore "The Art of Vegan Hospitality" with special guest Meredith Marin. Meredith is a passionate vegan entrepreneur, leveraging her background in social work and community organizing to revolutionize hospitality industries worldwide.</p>
<p>As the Founder and CEO of Vegan Hospitality, Meredith leads the largest professional vegan consultant network globally. Her pioneering High Impact Hospitality Method has transformed businesses, including turning Aruba into the Caribbean's leading vegan-friendly destination. Recently, Meredith spearheaded the launch of the world's premier third-party validated hotel certification, ensuring accommodations cater seamlessly to vegan guests.</p>
<p>Discover the secrets behind creating inclusive and welcoming spaces for vegan travelers, and learn practical tips to enhance your own hospitality practices. Whether you're curious about veganism or eager to elevate your hospitality game, this episode promises insights that resonate far beyond the vegan community.</p>
<p>Don't miss out on this engaging conversation about the future of hospitality and the power of veganism with Meredith Marin!</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Join us for an insightful episode of the Climate &amp; Cuisine Podcast as we explore ”The Art of Vegan Hospitality” with special guest Meredith Marin. Meredith is a passionate vegan entrepreneur, leveraging her background in social work and community organizing to revolutionize hospitality industries worldwide.</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Reversing climate change by "eating the change" with Jonah Goldman</title>
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        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/reversing-climate-change-by-eating-the-change-with-jonah-goldman/</link>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we explore the transformative power of dietary choices in combatting climate change. Our special guest, Jonah Goldman (Director of Strategic Marketing-PLNT Burger), sheds light on how sustainable eating habits can reverse environmental degradation. We uncover practical steps and innovative strategies to make a positive impact through what we eat.</p>
<p>Jonah Goldman is the Co-Founder and Director of Marketing of PLNT Burger. He is a marketing and branding specialist, social entrepreneur, and environmental activist with a background in the natural food industry, regenerative agriculture, compostable packaging and fighting food waste. Jonah studied political science, food policy, and food security at Colorado College before working in the U.S. and abroad with politicians, farmers and a range of companies and organizations to reduce food waste and advance food security and food justice. </p>
<p>Jonah has been passionate about creating positive systemic changes in food systems since he learned about factory farming at age 10. He continues to advocate for a more just and plentiful food system and increased access to plant-based foods through his work with Conscious Capitalism, Adamah, and other strategic initiatives.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we explore the transformative power of dietary choices in combatting climate change. Our special guest, Jonah Goldman (Director of Strategic Marketing-PLNT Burger), sheds light on how sustainable eating habits can reverse environmental degradation. We uncover practical steps and innovative strategies to make a positive impact through what we eat.</p>
<p>Jonah Goldman is the Co-Founder and Director of Marketing of PLNT Burger. He is a marketing and branding specialist, social entrepreneur, and environmental activist with a background in the natural food industry, regenerative agriculture, compostable packaging and fighting food waste. Jonah studied political science, food policy, and food security at Colorado College before working in the U.S. and abroad with politicians, farmers and a range of companies and organizations to reduce food waste and advance food security and food justice. </p>
<p>Jonah has been passionate about creating positive systemic changes in food systems since he learned about factory farming at age 10. He continues to advocate for a more just and plentiful food system and increased access to plant-based foods through his work with Conscious Capitalism, Adamah, and other strategic initiatives.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Join us as we explore the transformative power of dietary choices in combatting climate change. Our special guest, Jonah Goldman (Director of Strategic Marketing-PLNT Burger), sheds light on how sustainable eating habits can reverse environmental degradation. We uncover practical steps and innovative strategies to make a positive impact through what we eat.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jane DeMarines</itunes:author>
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        <title>Inspiration behind Climate &amp; Cuisine Podcast with Jane DeMarines &amp; Erin DeMarines</title>
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        <link>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/inspiration-behind-climate-cuisine-podcast-with-jane-demarines-erin-demarines/</link>
                    <comments>https://Climatediet.podbean.com/e/inspiration-behind-climate-cuisine-podcast-with-jane-demarines-erin-demarines/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 06:10:01 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for a candid conversation with the mother-daughter duo, Jane DeMarines &amp; Erin DeMarines, as they share their journey and the inspiration behind launching the Climate &amp; Cuisine Podcast. Explore the vision and mission driving their endeavor as they delve into the transformative power of adopting a plant-based lifestyle. Discover how small changes in our diets can have a monumental impact on the health of our planet, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to preserving biodiversity. Tune in to uncover the delicious world of vegan cuisine and its potential to shape a sustainable future for generations to come. Let's embark on this enlightening journey together.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us for a candid conversation with the mother-daughter duo, Jane DeMarines &amp; Erin DeMarines, as they share their journey and the inspiration behind launching the Climate &amp; Cuisine Podcast. Explore the vision and mission driving their endeavor as they delve into the transformative power of adopting a plant-based lifestyle. Discover how small changes in our diets can have a monumental impact on the health of our planet, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to preserving biodiversity. Tune in to uncover the delicious world of vegan cuisine and its potential to shape a sustainable future for generations to come. Let's embark on this enlightening journey together.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Join us for a candid conversation with the mother-daughter duo, Jane DeMarines &amp; Erin DeMarines, as they share their journey and the inspiration behind launching the Climate &amp; Cuisine Podcast.

Explore the vision and mission driving their endeavor as they delve into the transformative power of adopting a plant-based lifestyle. Discover how small changes in our diets can have a monumental impact on the health of our planet, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to preserving biodiversity.

Tune in to uncover the delicious world of vegan cuisine and its potential to shape a sustainable future for generations to come. Let’s embark on this enlightening journey together.</itunes:summary>
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