Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness

Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness Podcast Episode 167-Fathers Day

Welcome and thank you for listening.  Happy Father's days to all of the dads that tune in.  This episode is dedicated to  my father who has passed.  It is my hope that by getting this message that plant based nutrition can reverse lifestyle diseases, many dads will not necessary develop these terrible diseases at such a young age.  What has always been done does not often has little to do with what should be done.  Working long hours and not taking time to care for one's one health does not help anyone in the long run.  What is accepted as comfort food or rewards for stress or a quick snack to keep us going often takes it's toll over the long run.  The reality is those so called treats are not even savored but eaten in a hurry while doing something else.  

What really matters is the time you spend with those your care about not what you eat when you are around them.  Can we be healthy and eat comfort food once in a while? It depends on your why.  If it is to reverse disease and live the best and the healthiest you can then I believe the answer is no.  

It is my wish that you find health and happiness being active with those around you that you care most about.  It is not the comfort food but the comfort shared with others experiencing the beauty that this planet has to offer.  

Feel free to email me with questions at jami@doctordulaney.com.  Check out the website at doctordulaney.com to see how we can assist you in achieving your optimal health and wellness.  You can sign up for our monthly newsletter at no cost to receive monthly tips on how to be the healthiest you.  Thank you for listening.  

Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness Podcast -Epiode 166 :What the Fork with Addie Majnaric RDN

Welcome and thank you for listening.  Today is a "What the ForK" episode on supplements.  It seems impossible that  there are so many benefits from eating a whole foods plant based diet and those claims certainly can generate a lot of discussion and debate.  Luckily, there are many scientific papers to back up those claims as well as observational studies of large populations living healthy eating a plant based diet.  The sad part is that there is not much money in carrots or cabbage.  At is is not mouth watering to look at when presented in the whole form without a cheese sauce or bacon on top of it.  But the food manufacturers know there are benefits and still would like to make money on the associated with plant so in comes the powder and supplement markets to make the same thing only better and in a chocolate flavored powder.  So we are willing to pay $50.00 for a canister of pea protein but not $2.00 for a bag of peas.  Peas are not sexy.  Protein powder is.  But you miss out on all the other things peas have to offer with only protein portion has been extracted.  People hate peas!  The protein powder sells.  Go figure.  

Take it one step further.  How about the claims that a particular protein, collagen will be absorbed without being metabolized and taken up where we would like, our wrinkles and skin and make us look younger.  Or taken up in the whole form and make us stronger.  How about eating powdered bones to make our bones stronger?  We all agree that eating protein powder all day long while sitting in a recliner will not make us strong.  So how does bone do it.  

Today Addie and I will discuss this and more.  I hope you enjoy our rant.  Please email us with questions at jami@doctordulaney.com or addie@doctordulaney.com and visit the website at doctordulaney.com.  Also, check out all of the information on Addie's website at naturallyrootednutrition.com Thank you for listening.  

Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness Podcast Episode 165-How Not to Get Colon Cancer

Welcome and thank you for listening.  Maybe I should have titled todays episode, How to get colon cancer? The American Cancer Society has been watching people over the past 10 years develop colon cancer at increasing rates in their 40s.  The incidence is up 50% over the last 10 years.  They now suggest we begin screening people at age 45 to detect this deadly form of cancer.  But wait.  Over the past 10 years we have not cured colon caner in those over 50.  So how is screening going to cure cancer? Interestingly, the bacon pushing groups have been silent this week.  Lay low until this colon cancer thing blows over and we can then start advertising bacon on everything from deadly beef burgers to chocolate protein bars.  The world health organization labels process meat as a level one carcinogen. It you cook that animal protein on a hot grill long enough to kill the bacteria you then generate hydrocarbons and polycyclic amines that alter your DNA even by inhaling them as you walk by the grill increasing your risk of cancer. What to do? Get a colonoscopy and go to a barbeque?  How about changing what is causing the problem, our nutrition. 

 Why do we loose our sense of adventure or desire to try new things as we get older.  We would have never learned to walk had we not fallen a million times yet we did just that.  Somewhere we became afraid to fail.  It became a negative word.  The word try is now used to connote the smallest of effort that will not be perceived as failing but applauded as trying.    I tried but not too hard because then I may have failed.  I ate vegetables for a day and got bored.  I tried eating plant based but I felt weak.  

Start decreasing your risk of cancer and heart disease now.  Say no to animal meat, fish, and dairy.  Increase your fiber by 10 grams today by eating a cup of berries, a bowl of beans and a big green salad.  Add turmeric to your vegetables.  Have some whole grains to bind bile acids in your intestine.  Go outside and take in some good microbes as you exercise.  And smile because you are becoming healthier today than yesterday.  

Email me at jami@doctordulaney.com and please visit the website doctordulaney.com where there are recipes and blogposts and a whole lot more about me and our practice of medicine.  Also check out my RDN's website naturallyrootednutrition.com Thank you for listening. 

 

Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness Podcast-Episode 164 with PlantPositiveRunning

Welcome and thank you for listening.  This episode features Katie and Gwen from Plantpositiverunning.com.  I stumbled upon their YouTube channel of the same name and was hooked.  They are two of the most positive people I have met in a long time.  They are both quite the ultra running athletes and have podiumed several times in 50 mile and 50 K events.  They have run 100 miles in less than 12 hours.  Gwen just set a Guinness Book of World Records by running 100 miles in full firefighter gear including the boots! They decided he should attempt this feat to gain attention for their newly formed 501C to promote a plant positive lifestyle.  They focused this event on cancer prevention.  Not only did Gwen run the 100 miles but they provided the community an opportunity to taste healthy plant food and run along side of him.  

The doctor/chef/videographer/recorder messed up a little this episode trying to push buttons, cook, and lecture at the same time.  So bare with the segment pieces recoded live from the nutrition class and following during a podcast interview.  

During the nutrition class we made savory hot pepper and tomato corn muffins.  If you would like the recipe, sign up for the newsletter at doctordulaney.com or email us at info@doctordulaney.com.

Thank you so much Katie and Gwen for inspiring all of us.  

Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness Podcast-Episode 163 with The Incredible Shrinking Bearded Man

 Welcome and thank you for listening.  Today I am honored to have Jeff Koettel on the show.  Jeff has struggled with his weight most of his life trying numerous fad diets and hitting a maximum weight of 500 pounds.  Today, Jeff attributes adopting a simple plant based nutrition plan to his ability to maintain his weight at 220 pounds.  He shares his struggles with the various weight loss plans and the mental anguish associated with regaining weight.  Most of these fad weight loss programs are just that; temporary weight loss solutions.  They are designed for a quick weight loss and are willing to have you sign up again to repeat their programs after you have regained your weight.  The media is flooded with advertisements showing thin beautiful people indulging in fatty, oily, sweet processed foods leading the us to believe that it is possible to control the intake of these things and everything is fine in moderation.  

Jeff shares his story and gives some great tips that he uses to keep things simple while working long hours.  He also shares how he deals with people who continue to temp him to eat poorly despite knowing what he has been through.  I hope you find his story as inspirational and please check out his Facebook page that links to his Youtube page as well: https://www.facebook.com/TheIncredibleShrinkingBeardedMan/.

Please contact me with questions at jami@doctordulaney.com and visit the website at doctordulaney.com.  You can also find me on Instagram @Jaimeladulaney.  Thank you for listening. 

Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Welness Podcast Episode 161-Sarasota Vegefest with Addie Dulaney Majnaric RDN

Welcome and thank you for listening.  Today I am joined by Addie Dulaney Majnaric RDN to discuss our participation and experience at the Sarasota Vegefest.  It was there first ever Vegefest and the organizers did a fantastic job.  The turnout was marvelous as was the venders and variety of speakers.  I would encourage everyone on their vegan or plant-based journey to attend their local vegefest.  Often times the vegan and plant-based communities are not supportive of each other.  I believe that hurts both communities.  The aim of both is health.  A healthier environment, a healthier community, and healthier animals.  Seeing the different animal rescue groups shows us that all creatures need to be treated humanely and compassionately.  This in turn strengthens a plant-based eater's conviction to stay true and avoid animal products and question the ingredients and source of their food.  A vegan eating junk food is not going to maintain the health needed to do the work needed to bring awareness to the plight of animals and the planet.  

We had a great day at the booth meeting people from all over the Tampa Bay area as well as people new to the area.  Many people were looking for support to continue their plant based journey and become healthy again.  It was great to see the members of our practice sporting their "Our Heart Beets Plant Strong" shirts.  

My talk showcased the success of our membership practice in developing a community of plant strong healthy people through education and nutrition classes.  I presented a wide range in age of people enjoying the health benefits of a plant strong diet.  

I hope you enjoy the podcast and check out our website at doctordulaney.com.  Email us at jamidulaney@doctordulaney.com or addie@doctordulaney.com.  Visit addie's website at naturallyrootednutrition.com.  Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @Jaimeladulaney and Addie @naturallyrootednutrition.  

Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness Podcast Episode 160-The Best Deodorant in the World

Welcome and thank you for listening.  Today I interviewed Margo Khoury of The Best Deodorant in the World.  She describes business as socially conscious.  When most people choose to live a plant-based lifestyle, they have a desire to be the healthiest that they can be.  Certainly, what we put in our mouths can go a long way to help or hurt that mission.  Exercise is another important role to make our bodies as fit and functional as possible.  Often, we fail to realize that our skin care products, tooth pastes, and other topical products can have an impact on our health as well.  Deodorant is one of them.  Most commercial brands contain aluminum, parabens and other chemicals that have known harmful affects.  Breast cancers most often occur in the upper outer quadrant not far from the axilla where we apply these chemical daily.  Margo and her husband decided to make a safe and effective deodorant but that was not enough.  She learned about the 800 million people in this world without access to clean water.  She decided to share the proceeds of her deodorant sales with water.org who actively provide safe drinking water to those in need.  Every jar of deodorant that she sales will go to provide clean water for a year to someone in need.  Check out her story on the podcast and advance your healthy lifestyle by choosing non toxic healthy deodorant and other skin care products.  Avoid deodorants that contain aluminum, parabens and triclosen.  Check out her website at the bestdeodorant.org/ and indiegogo.com/projects/the-most-important-deodorant-in-the-world-yogo-water/x18341611#/.  If you have questions, please email me at jami@doctordulaney.com.  Check out my website at doctordulaney.com.

Jami Dulaney MD Plant Base Wellness Podcast Episode 159-Mendicino 50K report

Welcome and thank you for listening.  I am an 50K Ultra finisher!.  If you have not visited Mendocino, California  and would like a vegan destination vacation this is the place.  The Standford Inn is a great in that it is entirely vegan and pet friendly.  Dog companions are even welcome to join you for dinner. The grounds are beautiful with raised beds terraced on the property and full of beautiful and colorful plants.  The current growing season features fava bean plants with purple, pink and white flowers.  There was red kale and cabbage as well as artichokes.  Multiple varieties of greens and herbs were also plentiful.  The apple trees were in blossom making the scenery at the Inn spectacular.  

The race starts just across the river from the Inn and heads up a logging trail for about 8 miles before heading up a single track trail that winds through the red wood trees.  I was aware there would be climbs but I did not comprehend the steepness and duration of each climb.  Nor was I prepared well enough.  Living in Florida does not give one too many options for hill training other than bridges and treadmills.  Neither would be steep enough in the short term.  More weight training to increase my back and leg muscle strength as well as prolonged walking/running on the maximal treadmill incline will be part of the next Ultra training plan.  Nonetheless it was an epic experience and I enjoyed every minute.  Not the seconds that I plunged to the ground, however.  I hope you enjoy my story and more.  Email me at jami@doctordulaney.com and check out the website at doctordulaney.com.  Follow what I eat on Instagram at Jaimeladulaney and check us out on facebook under the same name.    

Thank you for listening. 

Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness Podcast Episode 158-The Plant Based Game

Welcome and thank you for listening.  Why can't plant based nutrition be fun and a game.  Would lives the longest? Who has the best cholesterol?  Who can eliminate medications? Who eats the most colorful plate? Who creates the best meal of the week? This is not punishment but a challenge.  Not unlike golf or tennis.  Learning a language.  The prize is health and energy.   A challenge yes.  Punishment, no.  We are here to coach you if you are interested.  There is no need for another heart attack, or BP medication or adult onset diabetes.  No need to have aches and pains.  

I don't like batch cooking.  By the time you stand there all day you hate the meals.  They go in the freezer and never come out.  The substitution is some fast food or take out.  Food is wasted.  Time is wasted and you feel punished for having to stay in the kitchen for prolonged periods of time.  You deserve fresh and colorful food.  It can be simple fruit and vegetables.  Perfect in their natural forms.  It does not have to be complicated but present the food plated and appealing to the eye.  I would rather see someone spend time plating simple foods than a batch cooked soggy meal full of oil and salt.  

If you would like help reversing your lifestyle disease or becoming plant based give us an email at jami@doctordulaney.com  Check out the website at doctordulaney.com.  Also check out naturallyrootednutrition.com to see what our dietitian Addie Dulaney Majnaric RDN is up too.  

Thank you for listening.  I hope you are winning at the game of plant based life.  

Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness Podcast Episode 157 with Addie Dulaney Majnaric, RDN-WVAND recap

Welcome and thank you for listening.  Addie and I have been traveling. We went back to West Virginia for the West Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting.  I was the keynote speaker and did a presentation on reversing lifestyle disease through plant based nutrition.  I presented several of our success stories as well as the science behind plant-based nutrition.  I commend the dedication of registered dietitians and respect their extensive education not only about nutrition but the knowledge needed to understand disease mechanisms and how to apply that knowledge to individuals with unique life circumstances.  We like to say it is all about the food, but we all know that there is much more than a menu to improve someones health.  

I was particularly moved by the hunger problem that faces many rural communities in West Virginia.  Senator John Unger started a dialog with the attendees on how best to address this subject.  The thought of a little boy asking for a second school lunch so that he could give his dinner to his brother brought us to tears and continues to each time I recount it.  Together potential solutions were discussed and plans were made to implement changes to help.  There is a great local farm movement also aimed at feeding West Virginia's poor and bringing family farms in tough with business opportunities to help all parties involved.  

We discuss many other topics that were brought up and I hope that you may also be moved to look into your own community to help and to perhaps visit your local farmers market to support the great things that are done at a local level.

As always, we would love for you to visit the website at doctordulaney.com.  You can reach me at jami@doctordulaney.com.  Your can reach Addie at Addie@doctordulaney.com.  Also check out her website naturallyrootednutrition.com.  Thank you.