Fat Or Sugar? What really causes diabetes... and why no one has told you yet!

Dr Neal Barnard

“Neal Barnard, M.D., F.A.C.C., is an adjunct associate professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C., president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and founder of Barnard Medical Center.

Dr. Barnard is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the 2016 recipient of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s Trailblazer Award, and has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Barnard has authored more than 70 scientific publications as well as 18 books, including the New York Times best-sellers Power Foods for the Brain, 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart, and the USA Today best-seller Dr. Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes.

As president of the Physicians Committee, Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research. He hosts four PBS television programs on nutrition and health and is frequently called on by news programs to discuss issues related to nutrition and research.

Originally from Fargo, N.D., Dr. Barnard received his medical degree at the George Washington University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the same institution. He practiced at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York before returning to Washington to found the Physicians Committee.”

The link between food and mental illness. And how to optimize nutrition for mental and physical health...

Dr. Joel Fuhrman

Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, six-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing, who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional methods. He is the President of the Nutritional Research Foundation and on the faculty of Northern Arizona University, Health Sciences division. Dr. Fuhrman coined the term “Nutritarian” to describe a nutrient-dense eating style, designed to prevent cancer, slow aging, and extend lifespan.

For over 25 years, Dr. Fuhrman has shown that it is possible to achieve sustainable weight loss and reverse heart disease, diabetes and many other illnesses using smart nutrition. In his medical practice, and through his books and television specials, he continues to bring this life-saving message to hundreds of thousands of people around the world.

Dr. Fuhrman is a former world-class figure skater, who placed second in the United States National Pairs Championships in 1973 and third in the 1976 World Professional Pairs Skating Championship in Jaca, Spain. Along with his nutritional expertise, Dr. Fuhrman has been involved professionally with sports medical committees, advised professional and Olympic athletes, and has lectured to athletic trainers and world-class athletes about maximizing performance and preventing injury.

Power Smoothies: How to protect your health and start reversing even the worst auto-immune diseases...

Dr. Brooke Goldner

Dr. Brooke Goldner is a best-selling author, the founder of VeganMedicalDoctor.com, GoodbyeLupus.com. creator of the Hyper-nourishing Nutrition Protocol for Lupus Recovery, and is the author of 2 best-selling books, Goodbye Lupus and Green Smoothie Recipes to Kick-Start Your Health and Healing.

Dr. Goldner was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Nephritis with stage IV kidney disease at 16 years old and made a startling recovery from her disease at 28 years old using her protocol, which uses supermarket foods. She has been symptom-free ever since, with normal lab results and no trace of disease in her body. Now, she educates physicians and patients on how to heal and achieve vibrant health using her protocol and supermarket foods. Dr. Goldner’s Hyper-nourishing Healing Protocol has helped patients with Lupus and a multitude of other diseases.

Dr. Goldner has starred in videos and documentaries such as Eating You Alive, Whitewash, The Conspiracy Against Your Health, Goodbye Lupus, and Super Healthy Meals for Your Family.

Effortless weight-loss: the simple principle to reach your ideal weight and keep it off, even if you are struggling with food addiction...

Chef AJ

Chef AJ has been devoted to a plant-based diet for almost 40 years. She is the host of the television series Healthy Living with CHEF AJ which airs on Foody TV. A chef, culinary instructor and professional speaker, she is author of the popular book “Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight”, which chronicles her journey from a junk-food vegan faced with a diagnosis of pre-cancerous polyps, to learning how to create foods that nourish and heal the body.

Based in Los Angeles, Chef AJ teaches how to create meals to transform health, how to deal with cravings and food addiction and addresses the emotional side of eating. She is the creator of The Ultimate Weight Loss Program, was the Executive Pastry Chef at Sante La Brea Restaurant in Los Angeles, creator of Healthy Taste of LA and the YouTube cooking show The Chef and the Dietitian. Chef AJ holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University and is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Food Revolution: How the food corporations pursue profits at any cost - even if it kills you... and how to escape so you can finally start thriving

Ocean Robbins

Ocean Robbins was born in a log cabin built by his parents, and grew up eating food they grew on the land together. At age 16, he co-founded an organization called YES! (Youth for Environmental Sanity) that he directed for the next 20 years. Ocean has spoken in person to more than 200,000 people in schools, conferences and events, and he has organized 100+ seminars and gatherings for leaders from 65+ nations. Ocean’s work has taken him all over the world, where he has seen first-hand the powerful impact of the food we eat – not just on our health, but on people and economies everywhere.

Ocean is author of The Power of Partnership, and co-author, with his dad and colleague John Robbins, of Voices of the Food Revolution. He serves as an adjunct professor for Chapman University, and has received numerous awards including the national Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service. He serves as co-host and CEO of the Food Revolution Network.

Plant-Based Bio-Hacking: Optimal nutrition, fasting, supplements, recovery and the whole lot...

David Goldman

Goldman, MS, RD, CSCS, CPT is a sports nutritionist and exercise physiologist whose private practice includes a variety of clients from the sedentary and obese to college, professional, and Olympic athletes. David also serves as the Director of Research and Education for MealLogger, a cutting-edge app that facilitates lasting dietary change. He received an Ivy League graduate education in applied physiology and nutrition in addition to securing the Registered Dietitian, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer credentials.

Previously, David served as the Director of Nutrition and Fitness at TrueNorth Health Center, an integrative health clinic that implements a whole plant foods eating style and water-only fasting to reverse disease and improve quality of life. David worked as Facebook Headquarters’ first dietitian where he worked with chefs, personal trainers and software engineers alike to support the development of their nutrition program. He served as Research Coordinator and Exercise Physiologist at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital’s Obesity Research Center and worked in Strength and Conditioning for Columbia University Athletics.

David vs. Goliath: how a few compassionate Olympians are rattling the food industry...

Dotsie Bausch

Dotsie is an Olympic silver medalist from the 2012 London Games, 7-time U.S. National Champion, former world record holder and two-time Pan American gold medal winner.

Dotsie Bausch has transitioned in full stride from professional athlete to influential advocate and a leading voice in sports technology, health, wellness and animal rights. In fact, Choose Veg recently named Bausch one of the “20 Badass Veg Women Who Are Making History.” Along with several other Olympic athletes, Dotsie is also the leader of the of the dairy free campaign “Switch4good”.

How to optimize your nutrition for mental and physical peak performance - a must see even if you're eating healthy already...

Fraser Bayley

Fraser Bayley has an unusual story – having gone from being a mentally ill butcher to a passionate vegan advocate, bodybuilder and online strength & nutrition coach. In a struggle to overcome serious mental illness (including bi-polar disorder, ADHD (a learning disability) and severe social anxiety), Fraser chose to walk away from the butchery industry for good. He never realized how health, fitness and veganism would then come together as transform his life in many amazing ways.

Today Fraser operates an online vegan health and fitness brand called Evolving Alpha with his wife Lauren, which helps other vegans and curious non-vegans get healthy, fit and strong through a range of plant based, vegan nutrition programs and coaching options.

Plant Based Bodybuilding: the training and nutrition strategy Jeff used to put on 10 pounds of lean muscle in 9 weeks

Jeff Morgan

Certified personal trainer, certified in plant-based nutrition and owner of the YouTube channel Guilt Free TV.

Till his 40’s Jeff was suffering from many symptoms of ill health such as Rosacea, intestinal bloating, constipation, joint inflammation, and allergies. He says that he no longer recognized myself as that young, fit and clean looking athlete he used to be growing up. Through his wife Jeff discovered a vegan diet and after seeing a video lecture by Dr. Michael Greger called “Uprooting the Leading Causes of Death” he switched to plant-based overnight and never looked back.

Most of his symptoms of ill health disappeared within the first month and the rest within the first year. After having his health back, Jeff started working out again and achieved amazing results that he’ll share in this interview.

Women's Health: forget midlife crisis - it's time to thrive even if you're 40+

Margot Freitag

Margot Freitag is a holistic nutritionist, personal trainer, massage therapist and soft tissue and joint rehabilitation specialist. Margot is a teacher and coach and is certified in Plant-Based Nutrition. She has dedicated her career to helping women achieve sustainable weight loss, disease prevention and recovery, fitness and peak performance using the power of mindset, emotional mastery and the proper fuel. Margot is the Host of the Global Plant-Based Transformation Summit and offers private and group coaching through her company Taiga Whole Health.

Mission Impossible: How to influence and inspire others in the age of social media

Nimai Delgado

Nimai Delgado is a natural, vegan IFBB professional bodybuilder and fitness & nutritional coach. He was raised with a vegetarian diet since birth and has never consumed any meat in his lifetime. In his early twenties Nimai decided to transition to a plant based diet after he recognized the unethical exploitation of animals for human convenience. Nimai uses his social media and professional bodybuilding platforms to enlighten and inspire thousands about the benefits of plant-based lifestyles. He has quickly risen through the ranks of the bodybuilding world while disproving common misconceptions about veganism and the dependence on animal proteins. What started as a personal mission has transformed into an endless effort of educating and helping the masses realize you can have big muscles and a bigger heart.

What's best for your baby? Vegan nutrition for pre/post natal infant and toddlers

Susan Levin

Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D., is director of nutrition education for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting preventive medicine, especially better nutrition, and higher standards in research.

As director of nutrition education for the Physicians Committee, Ms. Levin conducts clinical research studies and publishes dietary reviews about the connection between diet and health. She is a co-author of the recent position paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics about vegetarian and vegan diets, which published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2016.

Ms. Levin is also an avid runner. She earned a specialty certification in sports dietetics from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and regularly contributes to the Eat & Run blog at U.S. News & World Report.

Developing an Olympic mindset: the surprising keys to achieving your goals

Rebecca Soni

Rebecca Soni is an American former competition swimmer and breaststroke specialist who is a six-time Olympic medalist. She is a former world record-holder in the 100-meter breaststroke (short and long course) and the 200-meter breaststroke (short and long course), and is the first woman to swim the 200-meter breaststroke in under 2 minutes 20 seconds. As a member of the U.S. national team, she currently holds the world record in the 4×100-meter medley relay (long course).

Rebecca is also the co-founder of Rise Athletes, a platform to help young athletes develop an olympic mindset.

7 Steps To Changing Your Mindset And Destiny

Rik Schnabel

About to be fired and at the bottom of the sales ladder, Rik Schnabel had an epiphany which took him to the top of the sales ladder in just 3 months as he broke all the company’s sales records! He untrained his brain. Rik knows all too well what a mindset shift can do and since 2002 he’s been teaching people how to ‘UNTRAIN THEIR BRAIN’. Regardless of whether you want to lose weight, eat healthier, advance their career… the basics are always the same and in this interview Rik takes you through all 7 steps.

He’s “Australia’s own Tony Robbins” and a multiple best-selling author.

Beyond Diet & Exercise - Holistic Health and how to create an environment for the body to heal itself

Teri Mosey

Teri Mosey, PhD, is an international speaker, wellness consultant, and author of The Hidden Messages in Food. She has been working in various arenas of the health and wellness industry since 1996. Teri’s background includes biochemistry laboratory research, exercise prescription design for therapeutic programs, holistic nutrition consulting and education, culinary demonstrations and hands-on cooking events, and speaking engagements for allied health professionals and community members around the world.

Teri’s knowledge and expertise has developed over the years to include the ancient teachings of traditional Chinese medicine, India’s chakra system to our most current understandings of mind-body physiology, and quantum physics. Her career began with a bachelor’s in biochemistry and a master’s in exercise physiology. Over the years, Teri’s perspective expanded, opening doors to Eastern teachings and leading to the completion of a doctorate in holistic nutrition, along with certification from the chef’s training program at the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York, the top health-supportive culinary school in the United States.

Teri’s mission is to assist others in discovering their personal paths to wellness. She passionately believes that anyone equipped with a dynamic foundation of knowledge, combined with personal responsibility and freedom of choice, can recognize the power within to co-create their health and ultimately their life.

How Plant-Based Is Taking Over The World...

Founders of Plant Based News: Klaus & Robbie

Robbie Lockie and Klaus Mitchell are the founders of Plant Based News.

Plant Based News is a top resource for the latest up-to-the minute plant-based-interest content. Its aim is to create awareness about animal rights, environmentalism, ethical consumerism and the plant-based lifestyle. They focus on providing information that inspires and empowers people to make better choices.

Plants Over Pills: Food as medicine and performance booster

Dr. Michelle McMacken

Michelle McMacken, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and Assistant Professor of Medicine at NYU School of Medicine. An honors graduate of Yale University and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, she practices primary care, directs a weight management program, and teaches doctors-in-training at Bellevue Hospital Center in New York City.

Dr. McMacken is an enthusiastic supporter of plant-based nutrition and is committed to educating patients, doctors, and the public about the power of healthy eating and lifestyle modification. She has received the faculty ‘Teacher of the Year’ award three times and has been featured in several documentary films, in national academic nutrition conferences, and on popular nutrition-related websites and podcasts.

Dr. McMacken is also a council member for the True Health Initiative, a coalition of health experts from around the world committed to educating on evidence-based, proven principles of lifestyle as medicine.

Making exercise and nutrition so simple that it sticks...

Sam Grantham

Sam is a personal trainer and the founder of Whole Health Club, a plant based gym with an onsite teaching kitchen. This is the first gym of its type in America where members not only workout but also learn nutrition hands-on in the onsite kitchen. Everything is plant-based and their medical ambassador team includes Dr. Andrew Freeman.

Sam has been a life long entrepreneur and went to Michigan State University for 3.5 years before he left to help start Whole Health Club.

Blue zones: What do people eat that live the longest - and how to add life to your years...

Dr. Renae Thomas

Dr Renae Thomas (MBBS with honours) has a strong interest in nutrition, physical activity, social connections, and stress reduction, and how these influence disease prevention, recovery and ongoing maintenance of health. Renae migrated from Australia to Bluezone Loma Linda, California and is currently a PGY-2 in their Family and Preventive medicine combo residency, which includes an Masters in Public Health. Renae is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Physicians in Training Board, a creator of the American College of Preventive Medicine Podcast, a contributor to the the national Lifestyle Medicine Resident Curriculum project, the lifestyle and wellness resident representative, a qualified yoga instructor, a PCRM spokesperson, and has completed Dr McDougall’s Starch Solution certification and his course in Dietary Therapy.

In addition to clinical care, Renae enjoys practicing what she preaches, through adopting the principles of lifestyle medicine and continued education, and then sharing this with others, through speaking events, writing articles, attending conferences, utilising social media platforms, and in conversations with others.

Performance Nutrition: Practical tips for athletes get the most out of your body

Billy Simmonds

Billy is an Australian Professional Natural Bodybuilder, Powerlifter, Martial Artist and Stuntman. He is also the founder of Prana On, a vegan sports nutrition company based in Australia. He was the winner of the 2009 Mr. Universe title, he holds multiple Black-belts in Martial Arts and have set world titles performing feats of strength. He is a passionate advocate of a vegan lifestyle for its health, environmental and ethical benefits. He believes in changing the world by helping others and leading by example, ensuring everyone can achieve sustainable and healthy lifestyle by fuelling themselves optimally.

The character of food: how to create dishes you love - even if you're new to a plant-based diet

Matthew Kenney

Matthew Kenney is an American Celebrity chef, entrepreneur, author, and educator specializing in plant-based cuisine. He has authored 13 cookbooks and is the founder of Matthew Kenney Cuisine. The brand provides innovative, high quality products and services in the culinary art and wellness markets through its six business segments: hospitality education, media, products wellness and services. The company currently operate in more than 10 major cities internationally. The company is based upon their desire to bring together culinary art and ultimate nutrition. In efforts to achieving this goal, they strive to employ innovative techniques and creative thinking to prepare minimally processed, plant-based cuisine that is delicious, vibrant and nutritious.

Food, Fitness & Self-Love - How To Fit It All In...

Bianca Taylor

Bianca Taylor is a ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Certified in Plant Based Nutrition with a passion for health, fitness, creation, and self-discovery. Over her career Bianca has been a dancer, fitness model, personal trainer, bikini competitor and shares her knowledge and inspiration on social media.

Following her own emotional journey today Bianca is helping other women to bring health, fitness, and beauty together, overcome disordered eating habits and unhealthy body images. For Bianca self love is something that is found while on the journey to healthy living – not at the end of it.

The latest research on which foods can boost your health, mental focus & athletic performance

Dr. Michael Greger

Dr. Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues.

A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. In 2017, Dr. Greger was honored with the ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Trailblazer Award and became a diplomat of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.

Both his latest books, How Not to Die and the How Not to Die Cookbook, became instant New York Times Best Sellers. 100% of all proceeds he has ever received from his books, DVDs, and speaking engagements have always and will always be donated to charity.

Turning your passion into a business - tips and tricks from successful plant-based entrepreneurs

Jerry Sever

How Ron went from being bed-ridden for 7 months to walking freely in 4 weeks (& being a plant-based foodie)

Ron Gandiza

Ron is big advocate of the plant-based lifestyle. He earned a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell University, and is the co-founder of the Plant-Based Society and a Board Member of the Coalition for Healthy School Food. Ronnie is the founder of change leader solutions and the co-host of the change the world summit. He helps leaders and organizations to accelerate the growth of their world-changing movements!

Starting - and enjoying - your plant-fit kitchen & how to re-create meat based dishes

Natalie Matthews

Natalie competes as a professional Bikini athlete (IFBB Pro). She is also a qualified raw food and raw pastry chef. Natalie is determined to inspire others through fitness and healthy eating because she believes in a vegan lifestyle and the positive impact her choices have on her health, the environment, and the welfare of animals.

She lost 133 pounds. He beat stage 4 cancer.

Sheanne and Dan Moskaluk

Sheanne used to weigh over 300 pounds. She used to work as a baker and was known for cakes. When her son started weight training and asked for whey protein at only 15 years young she started to do some research which changed everything. Today she’s 133 pounds lighter and fits in her wedding dress again!

Dan,Sheanne’s husband and a Canadian police officer, has a remarkable story himself. One day in late 2013 he experienced stomach cramps so severe he had to go to the hospital. After some screening the doctors had a diagnosis: stage 4 kidney cancer. Dan was given months to a few agonizing years to live. Today he’s thriving and cancer-free.