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Send us a Text Message. The research about sandwich meat has been out for years and years, but odds are you haven't even heard about it. Truthfully, we were shocked when we learned this several years back. We are both super passionate about getting this information into your hands because once you know the facts you're empowered to make the best choices possible for yourself and for your family too. We're on a mission to help you build the vibrant life you deserve so that you have the amazing ...

Send us a Text Message. 🌱 Not sure where to start on your Whole Food Plant-Based shopping trip or which meals to even try? Then head on over to www.SmarterHealthyLiving.com right now to snag our exact Shopping List! It's the perfect starting point filled with fresh ideas for this amazing way of living! 😉 And if you have a comment or idea for a future podcast episode, shoot us an email at: podcast@thecrunchycouple.com We look forward to meeting you! https://www.poweronplants.com/cookbook 🎁 Not...

Send us a Text Message. 🌱 Want to know how to get yourself super excited to start whole food plant-based journey Then this is the episode for you! Hey, friend! If you have a comment or idea for a future podcast episode, shoot us an email at: podcast@thecrunchycouple.com We look forward to meeting you! https://www.poweronplants.com/cookbook 🎁 Not yet a member of our FREE plant-based community for Christians? Once you're on the inside, every single podcast episode becomes searchable for you. 😲 ...

Send us a Text Message. Today, we're sharing exactly what we would want to know if we were starting our whole food plant based journey all over again...the things to make it easier and even more enjoyable! 🌱 Not sure where to start on your Whole Food Plant-Based shopping trip or which meals to even try? Then head on over to www.SmarterHealthyLiving.com right now to snag our exact Shopping List! It's the perfect starting point filled with fresh ideas for this amazing way of living! 😉 And if you...

Send us a Text Message. What's the one easy, enjoyable, and delicious superfood that you should be eating every single day? Tune into this episode to find out! 🌱 🌱 Not sure where to start on your Whole Food Plant-Based shopping trip or which meals to even try? Then head on over to www.SmarterHealthyLiving.com right now to snag our exact Shopping List! It's the perfect starting point filled with fresh ideas for this amazing way of living! 😉 And if you have a comment or idea for a future podcast...

Send us a Text Message. This episode is all about one of our secret whole food plant based weapons for cooking that packs a BIG flavor punch and a super health boost too! We're also sharing some simple, specific ways to get more of it into your life. This episode is filled with other tips, like how to choose the very best pickles for your health. 🌱 Hey, busy mom! We're looking forward to getting to know you, so come on over and join us inside our free Facebook group. See you there! https://www...

Send us a Text Message. It is so easy to get stuck in the same old routine. Routines are comfortable and familiar, but they can make things a bit dull, and you may even be missing out on the very thing that will help you get to the next level of your journey to health. Is whole food plant based living expensive? Is eating healthy vegan food hard? How do you make it work with real-life situations? We're tackling all of these questions and more today. We're also sharing the inside scoop about h...

Send us a Text Message. Going to doctor's visits, trying to get answers, and you're left not knowing what to do...that was our story. So we dug into the research and couldn't believe what we found! How has this information about building real health been known for so long, and yet most people have never ever heard about it!?? When it comes to preventing a reversing disease there's a pipeline problem, and today we're giving you the inside scoop! So what do you do? How do you build your best hea...

Send us a Text Message. 🌱One of the first things we hear when we discuss plant-based living is "where are you going to get your protein?" If you want to know more about that, be sure to check out episode #10! 🙌 The question that comes in as a close second is always something about protein combining. It's common knowledge after all that plants aren't complete sources of proteins, isn't it? So how do you make sure that you're getting the perfect combination of plants to optimize your protein inta...

Send us a Text Message. Hey, friend! If you have a comment or idea for a future podcast episode, shoot us an email at: podcast@thecrunchycouple.com We'd value your opinion and would love to hear from you! And be sure to click this link and sign up right now to get onto the VIP waitlist for Power On Plants Society. The membership is opening very soon, and we have some BIG exclusive surprises for our VIPs, so you don't want to miss out! ;) https://www.poweronplants.com/cookbook ⭐️ Rate us on: ...

Send us a Text Message. When your blood pressure is on the rise, it's about so much more than just some numbers creeping up due to "aging." Just as the warning lights on your car don't come on instantly when things start breaking down, your vital signs and test results, including high blood pressure, reveal what's often been going on behind the scenes for quite some time. But we have great news, Sunshine! You have MUCH more power to naturally control your blood pressure and cholesterol than yo...

Send us a Text Message. So many people are looking for that secret food to shed tons of unwanted pounds overnight. Spoiler alert! That magic item doesn't exist, BUT you know what does? Foods that you'll love that will love you back, day after day after day! As Jarrod likes to say, "It really is just...that...simple!" So in today's episode, we're breaking it down about one simple food that studies show can actually ramp up your metabolism and help you shed unwanted pounds. And be sure to click...

Send us a Text Message. How you eat is extremely important, because that's what determines the nutrients you get, (or don't get) into your body. The food you eat can either harm or fuel your own cells well, but did you realize that your food doesn't just feed YOU!? It also provides for 39 trillion microbes living inside and on your body right now...And that's a lot of microbes! So why does this matter? Because they aren't just a bunch of lazy little gut bacteria that are getting free room and ...

Send us a Text Message. Your brain is the physical seat of all of your memories and thoughts. It is the essence of who you are as an individual, so it's a scary thought that its ability to function well could fade as you get older. This can be seen in the form of dementia, senility, and even strokes, but is there something you can do to help ensure that you and those you love continue to have strong mental health? Does it all boil down to just genetics or bad luck, OR is there something simple ...

Send us a Text Message. You are bombarded daily by advertisements for protein.! You see them on TV, hear them on the radio, read them in magazines...and the list goes on, and on, and on.... They're selling it everywhere. But what is the truth behind all of the protein hype, and how can you make sense of it all? And...what kind should you be taking? Today, we'll cut through all the noise and share the well-documented truth that we wish we had known long before we did! Hey, friend! If you hav...

Send us a Text Message. "Take your fish oils every day! They are essential for your health!" Fish is THE source for DHA and EPA Omega 3s, right? That's what you've heard...but is it really the case? And if so, how do vegans and those who are eating whole food plant-based get these important fatty acids into their lives? Studies show that these fatty acids are essential for general health and specifically for brain health, but should you really be taking fish oil? The answer might just surprise ...

Send us a Text Message. When you hear the words clogged arteries, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, perhaps you think of your loved one who's living with cardiac disease, or maybe the struggle is your own. We understand how scary it can be to find out you have vascular disease, because this diagnosis comes with more problems than just heart issues. You know it, because of all of the health struggles you're having, and we get it, because we've been there too! That's why we're going to s...

Send us a Text Message. You are ready to get away for some much needed rest and relaxation. You work hard and want to get away to refresh your mind. The last thing you want is to return home more frazzled and stressed than when you left. Listen to today's podcast for our best tip to get the most enjoyment from your next vacation. Hey, friend! If you have a comment or idea for a future podcast episode, shoot us an email at: info@thecrunchycouple.com We'd value your opinion and would love to hea...

Send us a Text Message. When you travel with friends or family, especially if any of them are teens or little ones, the first thing you'll likely hear not long after pull out of the drive way is, "I'm hungry!" And if you're new to whole food plant-based eating, it might create a bit of a challenge. So in this episode, we're sharing our favorite vegan foods...the ones we take with us on the road, so that your next road trip is simple, enjoyable, AND delicious too! Here is the link to the Tovla ...

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever felt like you hit a wall with weight loss? You hear tons of stories of people losing weight while enjoying the whole food plant-based or vegan lifestyle, but you just don't seem to be having the same level of success. Sure, you're eating healthier food, so you feel better, have more energy, and the pain is disappearing, which are many of the reasons you started on this journey in the first place! But, wouldn't it be nice if those extra pounds would go away,...

Send us a Text Message. No matter what your food passion is, snacks are a must have, especially when you're peckish. When that snack food is delicious, easy, AND good for you, well, that's what we like to call a BIG win! In this episode, learn which of our favorite whole food plant-based snacks we love SO much that we even make it when we're out of town on vacation. These are the dried olives we mention in this episode, the ones that Jarrod absolutely loves! They are always a big hit, and the ...

Send us a Text Message. It's so easy to fall into the routine of living most of your life confined by four walls and daily glued to your screen for work or entertainment. You know that the lack of movement this routine causes isn't good for you, but you also completely dread the "E" word... EXERCISE! The idea of spending your time in a sweaty gym while pounding away on a treadmill is not your idea of daily "fun", and you know there must be something you can do to get moving that you'd actually...

Send us a Text Message. What do you do when things don't go the way you plan? What if you start out with the best of intentions, but you make a mistake? Have you fallen off the whole food plant based wagon, and you're not sure what to do? Do you give up and decide to just throw in the towel? Of course not! Because in this episode, we're going to show you how to take those "mistakes" and turn them into fantastic opportunities so you can build the full, energy filled life you're after. How do yo...

Send us a Text Message. Download your FREE resource, The Top 6 Ways To Fight Pain And Fatigue So You Can Live Life To The Fullest here! It's well known that inflammation is the culprit behind a host of chronic diseases, as well as daily aches and pain. So the question is: How do you get rid of it? While there are many things you can do to get decrease inflammation, none are as simple as the one we're sharing with you today. You could jump into an entire inflammation diet, but it's incredible h...