Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness

Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness Podcast Episode 137-It is Pumpkin Season!

Welcome and thank you for listening.  It finally feels a little like fall in Florida.  That means am runs start less than 80 and pumpkins are in the stores.  Both are welcomed.  Buying fresh pumpkins to eat can be a little intimidating.  However, the taste and nutritional value are superb.  A couple of easy ways to cook are to roast in the oven until the skin comes off easily or in an electric pressure cooker.  Pumpkin is actually nutrient dense and low in calories.  They contain lots of beta carotene and vitamin A.  They have been shown to be good for macular degeneration.  The seeds are also a good source of vitamins and Omega-3 fatty acids.  Ginger goes well with pumpkin and also packs a big punch with regards to anti-oxidants and phytonutrients.  The non volatile substances in ginger root such as gingerols, shogaols, and paradols have lots of anti inflammatory properties.  They help to neutralize oxidation in the body that leads to inflammation, atherosclerosis and DNA damage.  I  talk about these and much more during the episode.  I also wanted to share some thoughts I have on the head games we all play with regard to exercise and nutrition.  I hope I shed some insight.  Just like most things in life the more you put in, the more you get out of your efforts.  However, there is a progression and we need to be patient with our bodies as they heal.  You did not get diabetes or vascular disease overnight so it takes a little patients to get things reversed.  The fabulous news is that it CAN be reversed.  Work hard, be mindful and enjoy health.  

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Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness Podcast-Episode 136-Try Not to Get In Your Own Way

Welcome and thank you for listening.  It is breast cancer awareness month.  Most awareness is about detection and donating money for a cure.  What about prevention? I do not believe fear is the answer but insead, empowerment. What can we do as individuals to protect against cancer or prevent it's recurrence?  It takes attention and commitment.  Nutrition plays a huge role. Eating animal protein stimulates the growth of tumor cells.  How much?  Dr. Campbell's reseach shows an association even with 6% of calories coming from animal protein.  As it goes over 10% there is a marked increase.  Eating cruciferous vegetables and green leafy vegetables slows the growth of cells.  There is no down side to a diet high in fruit and vegetables along with whole grains.  Increasing your fiber decreases your risk.  Being overweight is associated with increased cancer risk.  Lean up to help yourself. 

I heard some very good advise today about being mindful while running and listening to the Finding Mastery Podcast with Robert Rabbin.  I discussed his suggestions with regard to adopting a whole foods plant based diet.  To paraphrase, he shared to speak truthfully, listen intently, be creative, be present and pay attention.  

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Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Podcast Episode 135- with Addie Majnaric RD

Welcome and thank you for listening.  We are close to 200,000 downloads!  Help me to spread the word and share the podcast with your friends.   I am proud to have my daughter on the podcast today.  Addie Dulaney-Majnaric RD.  In our house we believe everything happens for a reason.  Our journeys unfold just as they should.  Addie became a collegiate  rower at West Virginia University after participating in many sports other than rowing growing up.  Sharing an Alma Mater with her is very special. It was there that she found her mentor sports dietitian.  Addie went on to finish her nutrition studies degree, internship and board exams to become a registered dietitian.  It is my pleasure to have her working with the practice.  She is available for all of the level 2 online members as well as the full members to consult with as a part of the practice.  This adds a great component of care and support to the practice.  We will be posting the nutritional content of our recipes for class and the website so that everyone can learn.  I hope you will enjoy this personal favorite interview of my with Addie.  Please check out the website at doctordulaney.com to learn more about the opportunities to achieve optimal health and wellness.  Feel free to email Addie at addie@doctordulaney.com and myself at jami@doctordulaney.com  Follow us on Instagram at jaimeladulaney and beans_and_blessings.  We could always use a 5 star review on iTunes as well.  Thank you.

Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness Podcast Episode 134: I am a Plant Based Ironman!

Welcome and thank you for listening and following me.  The Ironman race is over and I completed my fifth Iron distance race.  This is actually a little longer than usual.  It is a 2.4 mile swim, a 116 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run.  I feel great, now.  I discuss the details in this episode.  I feel I have recovered so quickly secondary to the emphasis I made on eating lots of greens and fruit.  There are many things I could have done better.  I look forward to more endurance challenges.  Somehow, enduring fatigue and discomfort helps to make life a little more clear.  I got to spend the day playing outside swimming, biking and running.  I improved my strength and mental toughness and I witnessed kindness, laughter, and the feeling of being a part of something bigger than just a race.  It was a day when differences were cast aside and people raced to do their best and encourage others to do their best.  I saw no anger or hostility and I saw plenty of human kindness.  Yes I cannot wait to do it again.  I hope you enjoy the podcast.  Feel free to email me at jami@doctordulaney.com and visit the website at doctordulaney.com.  Follow what I eat on Instagram @jaimeladulaney.  Sign up for the newsletter to hear what is happening in my membership practice.  I would love to help you achieve ultimate health and wellness.  

Episode 133-with Timaree Hagenburger and the Excusitarian Series

Welcome and thank you for listening.  This Excusitarian episode with Timaree is entitled; I can't eat well because I have to cook for my busy family.  It can be a big challenge to eat healthy yourself if your family is used to take out and fast foods.  Or if you are cooking plant based for yourself and your family wants the Standard American Fat filled diet.  The take home message is "the burden is the gift" as the Nutrition Professor states it.  It is up to the cook of famiy to create a safe eating environment that provides the nutrients necessary for children to grow and develop and adults to maintain health and wellness.  This cannot be accomplished at the drive through window or from a box that only needs to be microwaved.  But it does not need to be complicated and it should be quite tasty and wonderful to see and smell.  Find the go to meal that everyone can enjoy.  Add color to you plate.  Timaree makes a Cheezy Parm that consist of nutritional yeast, 1/2 cup of nuts, garlic powder, and lemon zest all pulsed together and then used to sprinkle on steamed greens or to top a potato.  Besides her book, The Foodie Bar Way we discussed Nudge by Richard Thaler and The Little Things  by Andy Andrews.  Check out thenutritionprofessor.com for great tips and recipes.  You can find me at doctordulaney.com.  Email me with questions at jami@doctordulaney.com

Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness Podcast Episode 132-Hurricane Irma Plant Style

Welcome and thanks for listening.   I am relieved to have survived Hurricane Irma and my thoughts and prayers go out to all the people affected by Harvey and Irma.  In this episode I discuss my preparations for Irma and my plant based routine.  It is certainly easier to do if you have been plant strong for some time but can be done quite easily and affordably.  Just like preparing for a Hurricane you need to prepare your home to be plant strong.  That means having plenty of dried goods like beans and grains.  Potatoes  and onions keep well in a dark pantry.  I witnessed people buying chips and fried frozen junk food that not only does not last but will not help you to sustain stressful and sometimes demanding times.  We can be victims of desasters or use them to learn and grow and become stronger.  Are you prepared to go without power?  Can you work outside and walk distances without tiring.  If not now is the time to make a plan to get into good physical shape.  Of course that begins with a plant strong diet full of anti oxidants and antiinflamatory nutritents.  If you are not sure what to do let me guide you.  Visit the webside at doctordulaney.com or email me a jami@doctordulaney.com

Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness Podcast Episode 131-Mindful Eating and Don't Try to Fool the Doctor

Welcome and thank you for listening.  My office staff knows I have very good ears.  I hear everything that goes on out front.  I also see what people are buying in the grocery store when they don't even realize.  We all know it is hard to fool our mothers.  So can you imaging how hard it is to fool your doctor who is a mother.  The good thing is I know it is  not meant or intended for the most part.  But I don't believe that all of my patients are that forgetful when it comes to what they eat.  However, when we grab and go or eat while driving or standing we are not mindful of our food.  We do not realize the portion size or it's taste or nutrients.  How can we say we enjoy or it is comfort food when it is taken in so fast? Today I discuss mindful eating and how that allows us to use food as medicine for healing.  Our taste buds change quickly given a little attention and mindfulness.  Health is not that hard to attain when you focus on the correct things.  Plate your food and look to see the colors of the rainbow.  The more color the more nutrients and satisfaction you will get.  Check out my website at doctordulaney.com or email me at jami@doctordulaney.com.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness Podcast Episode 130 with Dr Bulsiewicz of HappyGutMD

Welcome and thank you for listening.  When you gut is happy you will be happy.  Mainly because you gut contains 100 trillion microbes that can either help to make you very healthy or perhaps very sick. Today I welcome Dr. Bulsiewicz or as he prefers, Dr B.  Dr. B is a gastroenterologist and gut mibrobe expert who believes as I do that the way to optimal health is thorugh nutrition. Dr B is a gastroenterologist in Charleston SC.  He did his fellowship at the University of North Carolina.  He did advanced epidemiology trainingathe the UNC-Gillings School of Public Health and was a NIH grant recipiant.  

We have a great chat on the latest information regarding the gut microbiome.   The more diverse the species of microbes in our gut the healthier we can become.  The healthies populations have somewhere around 1500-1600 different species of gut bacteria.  These bacteria thrive on fiber and produce short chain fatty acids that promote healthy by decreasing inflamation, regulating glucose and cholesterol metabolism, caloric extraction and decrease the risk of colon cancer.  Fermentation of vegetable is an excellent souce of PREbiotics which are the nutrition for our gut microbes.  This promotes diversification and growth of good microbes instead of taking  PRObiotics which are adding a few species of bacterial colonies to the wide number we already have. Dr B and I discuss these topics and many more tonight.  I hope you enjoy the chat.  

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Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness Podcast Episode 129-Nutrient Density for All Ages and Activites

Where did your eight year old child or even your 18 year old child get their nutrition degree?  Certainly not school where ketchup is considered a vegetable.  The reality is they get their wants and desires from media aimed directly at them.  Cool kids eat burgers, fries and cheese pizza.  Vegetables are for old people.  The reality is that kids eating a whole foods plant based diet have higher IQs and less illnesses including Juvenile diabetes and infections.  Healthier kids are more active and don't miss as much school.  Puberty onset is later which is associated with decreased reproductive cancers.  Family dinners are a great way to put the cell phones down and actually have a face to face conversation.  Show how much you care by making a home cooked plant based nutrient dense meal, sit down together, and take a moment for gratitude.  And if that doesn't work try again tomorrow.  A little hunger is associated with a lot of appreciation for a home cooked meal.  

Worried about athletic performance and iron defeciency.  No need if you are eating beans, greens, nuts and seeds.  You will absorb just the right amount of iron if you are eating those foods along with vitamin c containing foods such as tomatoes, potatoes, and fruit.  Plus with all of the antioxidants and phytochemicals you will recover more quickly and get less infections allowing you to train more consistently. 

I would love to help you reach optimal health and wellness.  Check out my website at doctordulaney.com or email me at jami@doctordulaney.com  Thank you for listening. 

Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness Podcast Episode 128 with Timaree Hagenburger

Welcome to another episode in the series with Timaree Hagenburger RD on Excusitarians.  Today we discuss the excuse: It is hard to eat healthy traveling.  It is one of the biggest problems people note trying to eat plant based but it is also universal to even eating a "perceived" healthy diet. We often give in before we start collecting snacks and junk food, planning our stops at fast food restaurants or diners.  Or even just not planning and then getting really hungry and grabbing the first quick greasy thing that we get well marketed whiff of.  You know the drill.  Driving and getting hungry and then stopping when you see the infamous bill board luring you into trouble.  Next time try planning ahead.  We give you some tricks of the trade to carry with you to decrease those weak moments with the smells of fast food can be overwhelming.  Remember we want every day filled with nutrients rich vegetables and fruits brightly colored representing abundant phytonutrients and antioxidants.  You will feel better and enjoy your travel more if you are not brought down by greasy salty sugary snacks and fast food harboring chemicals and bacteria.  You spend time and money to plan a vacation so add just a little time to plan good nutrition so that you have energy to enjoy yourself.  Check out Timaree's article http://thenutritonprofessor.com/article-try-thin-crust-kale-pizza-for-a-healthier-alternative/ as well as http://thenutritionprofessor.com/treat-body-well-stressul-travel/.  You can follow her on Twitter @TheNutriProf as well.  Please check out my websitedoctordulaney.com and feel free to email me at jamidulaney@gmail.com with questions.  Thank you for listening.  We would love a 5 star rating on iTunes to help spread the word.   Be healthy, naturally.