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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...

Send us a Text Message. Just like you, we have our absolute favorite foods that we just love to eat. So today, we're "spilling the beans" and sharing our very own top whole food plant-based pantry picks (the exact ones you'll always find on our shelves and in our fridge. ) Whether you're looking for simple, enjoyable, and delicious ways to eat more fruits and vegetables so you can prevent or reverse disease, or you're ready to go all-in with healthy vegan living, this is the episode you don't w...

Send us a Text Message. Iron is one VERY important mineral that you absolutely must get enough of if you want a strong, healthy body and an energy-filled life! Now you've probably heard that meat is the best source of this key nutrient and that vegans and those who are plant-based can develop low iron levels. So those who don't eat meat must be at higher risk for developing anemia, right? In this episode, you'll learn how all iron is not created equal, AND why this difference is very important...

Send us a Text Message. If you have ever gone to your doctor's office, you know that all too familiar sound of velcro as the blood pressure cuff comes off. You don't like it, but they check it every time you go in. Maybe you even find yourself cringing as you wait to hear the results. Is it going to be high, or not? Nearly HALF of all adults in America have hypertension, and as a result, many have just come to see it as something that just happens as we get older. And when it does, you'll just...

Send us a Text Message. This is what we are passionate about for you: Simple, enjoyable, AND delicious! You'll often hear us talking about these 3 BIG KEYS to feeling great, getting your energy back, and getting your life back! But what do we mean by it all, and why are each one of these 3 things so very crucial to your success on your journey to health? Join us on this episode, to find out! Email comments and ideas for future episodes to: info@thecrunchycouple.com We look forward to hearing...

Send us a Text Message. The Keto Diet, Paleo Diet, and Whole Food Plant-Based Living. All of these ways of life claim to make you healthy, so how in the world are you supposed to figure it all out? In this episode we're going to break it all down for you, including the MOST important thing you should consider when starting any new way of living, IF feeling amazing and building a vibrant and healthy life is your goal. Our mission is to help you have all the information you need to build a life...

Send us a Text Message. Today we're talking about a seriously BIG fruit that probably has your curiosity peaked! And if you have decided to go all-in with the Whole Food Plant-Based or Vegan lifestyle, but are still missing that meaty texture in your favorite soups, stews, and dishes, then we have fantastic news for you, and it's not tofu! Today we're breaking it all down and giving you our insider secrets about how AND why we love using jackfruit! Email us at podcast@thecrunchycouple.com wit...

Send us a Text Message. You're sick and tired of being sick and tired. You want to have energy! You want to feel great on a daily basis, and not have to fight each and every moment just to stay alert! You would absolutely love to have enough energy every day to do the things you need (and want) to do! You also know you're not getting enough vegetables and other whole plant foods each day, and wonder if that might have something to do with your low energy and health struggles. If that sounds li...

Send us a Text Message. Want to know a fantastic way to get more water and at the same time greatly improve your health? Research shows that just by enjoying this delicious and nutritious drink every single day you could reduce your risk for certain cancers like breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer as well as lower your pain, inflammation, blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and risk for stroke, diabetes, and cognitive impairment too. (Yes, it's been found to boost brain ...

Send us a Text Message. As a child, you often heard messages telling you that to get healthy and grow strong bones you need to eat your dairy. First, it was "Milk. It Does A Body Good." Then it was the milk mustache with the simple question "Got Milk?" But are beliefs just based on slogans, or is there any truth behind the claims? Does that milk mustache actually give you superhuman strength and help you grow into a healthy adult? Should dairy have really been a part of the food guide pyramid? ...

Send us a Text Message. You hear the alarm. It's somehow already time for the new day to start. You drag yourself out of bed feeling sluggish and unable to think clearly. You say to yourself, "I need some coffee to get moving. I've GOT to wake up!" But what if coffee isn't what you really need? Today, we're sharing one simple habit with you that has greatly improved our mental clarity and helped us to regain our energy and reclaim our lives! And studies show that it can do the same for you too!...

Send us a Text Message. We have no doubt that you or someone that you care about is struggling with cholesterol problems. Even with all the medications on the market, high cholesterol is never "cured" and the side effects can be exhausting, painful, and often debilitating. You know deep inside that there just has to be another way! We have great news! In addition to eating whole plant food, there is an amazing way that's backed by scientific studies, which show that it works just as well as st...

Send us a Text Message. You hear that you should eat less meat and more plants, but you may wonder "Why, what's in it for me? How will my body transform on a whole food plant-based diet?" And that's a good question because you deserve to understand how shifting to a more vegetarian, vegan, or whole food plant-based lifestyle will affect your life. What health benefits will you get if you stop eating meat altogether? Today, we're sharing the 10 best reasons to quit eating meat and how making th...

Send us a Text Message. When you think about seasoning your food, salt is probably one of the first things that come to mind. Americans and many around the world just seem to have an absolute love affair with salt. You probably imagine life without it to be filled with bland food that tastes like cardboard. While some salt is good for your body, too much can cause health problems that you may not even realize are going on because they are beginning underneath the surface.... issues like high bl...