Episodes

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...

Send us a Text Message. It's no surprise that life can be stressful. Between work, family responsibilities, and all of the other activities that fill the pages of your planner, you feel like you're being pulled in a million different directions. You're busy trying to live out a life that's filled with purpose so you can leave your legacy. It's no wonder that you're prone to feel stressed and just plain worn out. We've found ourselves in that place before too, so we get it! It's important to re...

Send us a Text Message. Starting something new can often seem overwhelming. We get it because we've been there too. When it comes to whole food plant-based living, you're wondering how to even start! You need simple ways to fuel your body that you actually enjoy so you can finally get to the root cause of your health issues and start seeing results. Studies repeatedly show that heart disease, high blood pressure, skin problems, allergies, migraines, vascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and extra ...

Send us a Text Message. It's been another crazy busy day and somehow it's already dinner time again! Now, you're faced with the choice of what in the world you're going to make for dinner. You need a quick and easy recipe or meal idea to get food on the table fast! So today we're sharing two of our very favorite ways to get a simple, delicious, and healthy whole food plant-based family meal on the table in no time flat! Need a one-pot meal? Well, we've got you covered! These will quickly become...

Send us a Text Message. Did you know that there is one simple thing you can do right now to stop hurting and start seeing arthritis and joint pain disappear? We both suffered from daily aches and pains that kept us from doing the things we wanted to do. But as a result of making some very simple changes in our daily routines, our health has dramatically improved, we love the great-tasting food we eat, and our pain no longer stands in our way. Whole food plant-based living is a game changer! Ea...

Send us a Text Message. 🌱 If we've heard it once, we have heard it a thousand times...and we're not kidding: "Don't eat carbs. Carbs are bad for you, and they'll make you fat!" You've probably heard it on the infomercials promising weight loss. You'll even see it on your social media feed from the low carb diet, keto, and paleo ads... they're all the rage these days. It can all be so confusing! So you've tried to find carbs lists and carb charts of low carb food, and you're honestly exhausted ...

Send us a Text Message. When it comes to your health, the potato can be "one bad dude"! It seems like everywhere you turn you hear people talking about how they cause weight gain and even diabetes. White potato, sweet potatoes, purple potatoes...there are so many different kinds! Baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, fried potatoes, potato soup...are they really all bad for your health? In this episode, we'll clear up the confusion and talk about the real reason Why Potatoes Are Bad For You. We'll ...

Send us a Text Message. There's nothing like a steaming hot bowl of rice! And have you ever tried a tasty rice bowl recipe?! This grain is definitely a favorite in our house, especially with our two youngest children. But there are so many different types of rice available that it can be confusing and cause you to wonder which kind you should buy. Which rice is the healthiest? White or brown? Long grain or short grain? So many choices can leave you feeling overwhelmed and not sure what to do. ...

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever considered how eating more green vegetables for breakfast, lunch, and dinner can easily help you lose weight, gain more energy, decrease pain and inflammation, and fight heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer, ultimately helping you build a vibrant, healthy life? Sometimes the simplest answers to your health struggles are right there within your reach, but you just don't know how to make it happen... you need someone to show you how! Now when you think...

Send us a Text Message. When considering how to get healthy, one of the first things you most likely dread is the need to stop eating sweet things, even though you love them. Somehow you've come to believe that all carbs are bad for you. So even though you really enjoy having sweet desserts from time to time, you're sure that you're destined to a life without the pleasure of enjoying them if you want to be healthy! Of course, they're off-limits...right? That would mean no more dessert beverage...

Send us a Text Message. Not only do you want to eat healthier and feel better, but you want it fast and simple! We get it; we are a busy mom and dad of 4 children who work full time too. So in this episode, we are sharing with you how we make our Whole Food Plant-Based meals faster and easier, so you can spend less time on meal prep and more time doing the other things you love! Cooking healthy recipes doesn't have to be hard, but it should always be delicious! And today we're sharing how we u...

Send us a Text Message. As we scroll through our social media feeds, it's easy to look at the photos and other posts and think that everyone else has a "perfect" life. Their house is perfect. Their family is perfect. They have perfect bodies... and the list goes on. When you close your laptop or turn off your phone, how do you feel? Do you feel joy? Do you feel empowered? In this episode, we discuss how to discover and keep your joy with a Whole Food Plant-Based Lifestyle. If you are looking ...