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What happens when you take one of America's most culturally diverse food cities and put plants at the center of the plate? Ellen Kanner takes us deep into the flavors, traditions, and food memories that shaped her as a fifth-generation Miamian, chef, and author, sharing how she reimagines beloved dishes without losing the flavors, textures, and cultural meaning that make them special. Along the way, she shares her "Rule of One," challenges some of the biggest myths about plant-based cooking, and makes a compelling case for approaching food as a full-body experience. It's a delicious conversation about culture, identity, creativity, and opening the door to endless culinary possibilities.
What we discuss:
How Ellen learned to cook.

Mindful eating.

Ellen's process for honoring the people and cultures behind the food she creates.

The most challenging recipe Ellen has ever reimagined.

Ellen's favorite way to cook.

What Ellen loves most about Miami.

How Ellen has seen Miami's food culture change since she was a child.

Resources:
https://soulfulvegan.com/

Miami Vegan: Plant-Based Recipes from the Tropics To Your Table by Ellen Kanner 80+ Sun-Drenched Recipes (Hardcover) Cookbook

Broccoli Rising, the Newsletter from Ellen Kanner

Ellen Kanner (@ellenkanner) • Instagram photos and videos

Ellen Kanner (@soulfulvegan) • Facebook

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Physiotherapist, nutritionist, and The Proof is in the Plants author Simon Hill joins Dotsie and Alexandra to trace how a single terrifying moment reshaped his entire career, and what the evidence really says about eating for a long, healthy life. When Simon was 15, he watched his father, just 41 years old with no prior health issues, suffer a heart attack right in front of him on a remote Sunday afternoon. That day, combined with a growing frustration over the "bro science" he was fed while working with elite AFL and VFL athletes, sent him back to school for a master's in nutrition science and set him on a lifelong, evidence-based mission.
In this conversation, Simon explains why our genes load the gun but our lifestyle pulls the trigger when it comes to chronic diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and dementia. He unpacks the gut microbiome and why anyone coming off a low-fiber Western diet should ramp up plants gradually, treating fiber like a gym program rather than going gung-ho overnight. Dotsie and Simon trade practical, failure-proof tips for making beans and legumes easier to digest, and Simon delivers a masterclass in "lectinology," dismantling the fear-based claims of The Plant Paradox with a clear look at what the science actually shows.


What we discuss:
Why heart disease runs in families, and how much of it is actually within your control 

How your daily choices determine whether disease-linked genes get expressed 

Why a disrupted microbiome makes healthy foods feel uncomfortable at first 

The step-by-step way to add fiber without the bloat and gas 

Simple tricks for prepping beans and legumes so they're easier on your gut 

Why the lectin scare is a case study in cherry-picked science 

What the world's longest-living people eat every single day 



Resources: 
https://theproof.com/

https://www.instagram.com/simonhill/

https://www.youtube.com/c/TheProofWithSimonHill

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What drives someone to pursue not just one extraordinary path, but two? Olympic gold medalist and physician Imogen Grant has devoted herself to two radically different disciplines, medicine and rowing, and somehow managed to reach the pinnacle of both. But listening to her speak about the human body, "the perfect stroke," and what draws her so deeply into each, and the divide between them starts to disappear. She brings a rare depth and poetry to the things she does, with an endlessly curious, deeply disciplined nature and a genuine fascination with discovery. She also gets candid about nutrition, injury, and what it takes to prepare for LA28, offering a glimpse of the life behind the medals and the making of someone who has turned living into an art form.
What we discuss:
How she brings both a creative and scientific mind to medicine and rowing and manages the demands of doing both.

Her experience with the IOC and Olympic facilities working to accommodate her dietary needs.

Her thoughts on the LA 2028 Olympics, where she is in her preparations, and the mindset that is guiding her.

Her thoughts on peptides and what actually matters most when it comes to supporting your health.

How she handles injury, including a rib stress fracture caused by rowing and how she knew when her body was ready to return to the sport.

The books she's currently enjoying and how reading fits into her life alongside training.

Her personal mantra. 

Resources: 
https://www.instagram.com/imogendaisyg/?hl=en

https://www.tiktok.com/@imogendaisyg

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Can the way we eat and live actually lower our risk of cancer? That question sits close to my heart, and in this episode I sit down with Dr. Shireen Kassam, consultant hematologist, lifestyle medicine physician, and founder of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK to dig into what the science really says.

Dr. Kassam has spent years at the intersection of clinical oncology and nutrition, and what she shares here is both hopeful and practical. We talk through how diet, exercise, body weight, alcohol, smoking, sleep, and the gut microbiome each shape cancer risk, and why our daily choices matter both before a diagnosis and long after one. I found myself nodding along and rethinking a few things I thought I understood, and I think you will too.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why as many as 4 out of 10 cancers may be preventable through lifestyle change

The biggest modifiable risk factors that have nothing to do with your genes

How excess body fat drives cancer risk through inflammation and hormones

The way physical activity actively protects the body against cancer

What the evidence really says about red meat, processed meat, and dairy

The truth about soy and breast cancer and why the fear is misplaced

Whether sugar directly causes cancer

Where olive oil, fats, and the Mediterranean diet fit in

What the research does (and doesn't) support about fasting

Connect with Dr. Shireen Kassam:
Website - https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedhealthprofessionals/

Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/wholefoodplantbasednutrition

 
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Protein has become the buzzword of the moment, but how much of what we're hearing is grounded in science? Registered dietitian and nutrition researcher David Goldman returns to separate facts from marketing and explain what the research actually says about meeting your protein needs, building muscle, and healthy aging.
And then there's this: They say you are what you eat. David's research suggests the story doesn't end there. The plant foods you eat may influence how attractive you appear to others. 
Packed with practical advice and refreshing clarity, this episode will leave you better equipped to navigate nutrition headlines, tune out the hype, and make food choices based on evidence instead of trends.
What we discuss:
Why most people aren't at risk of protein deficiency.

Why resistance training is essential for preventing age-related muscle loss.

The truth about protein combining.

Creatine and a plant-based diet.

The truth about oxalates and lectins.

Getting iron from animal foods versus plant foods.

How carotenoids affect your appearance and the best food sources.

David's practical tips for getting enough protein on a plant-based diet.

Resources: 
The Role of Plant-Forward Diets in Physical Attractiveness: Integrating Facial, Olfactory, and Morphological Signals for Health Behavior Change

The Game Changers 

Improve your Sex Life & Lower Inflammation on Plants with The Game Changers Lead Scientist David Goldman – Switch4Good

Let The Plant-based Games Begin: Optimizing Athletic Performance with Plant-based Nutrition 

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