Episodes

Send us a Text Message. The right tool makes ALL the difference, whether it's in the garden or in the garage. And guess what! In your kitchen, there's no difference. You need tools that are fun to use, that make life easier and do their job well. In this episode, Jarrod and Anita reveal their favorite kitchen tool...the one they'd never want to be without! They love it so much, they even take it with them when they hit the road! Discover the Vitamix love by getting your very own here ➡ poweron...

Send us a Text Message. Eating is universal, we all must eat food to fuel our bodies. Even though hunger is usually the driving force to eat, there is no denying that food can bring enjoyment, too. The sight, the smell, the taste, and even the sound and feel. Despite this, mealtime can be lackluster and if we're being honest, a bit boring. In this episode, we share the top-secret weapon to prevent a boring plate. Be sure to follow or subscribe to the Smarter Healthy Living Podcast so you neve...

Send us a Text Message. Remember what it was like when you were a kid, and it was your birthday. For weeks, you dreamed of that perfectly awesome toy. The big day arrives and you are overjoyed when you get that glorious box... You can picture the box cover now, can't you? You get home, open it, discover everything about it. But wait... Something's missing. It's not included?! You realize... NO BATTERIES! Ugh 😩 You can still play with the toy, but it's just not the same experience. It's a sim...

Send us a Text Message. Every day, we walk around with misperceptions like "Eating plant based would be hard" or "It would involve so much work." 🌱 Ready to break free from the "Matrix" of misconceptions that often surround whole food plant-based living? Join Jarrod and Anita on this eye-opening episode as they unveil the secrets to simple and enjoyable plant-based living that will literally transform your life! 🌿 🚀 In a world where habits put us on autopilot, discovering the reality of a whol...

Send us a Text Message. Imagine yourself sitting down for a meal and being able to eat until you're full. No skimpy, small diet portions, counting calories, or food rationing, but being able to just enjoy your food and feel like you've had a hearty meal. This is one of the biggest advantages of the Whole Food Plant Based Lifestyle. But why can you eat until you are satisfied with whole food plant-based living and still drop pounds? Much of it boils down to the simple principle of Calorie Densit...

Send us a Text Message. If you're like most people, you feel like you need to eat healthier than you typically do. And everywhere you turn, diets claim to be the best way to boost your energy, lose the extra pounds, and create the strong body you desire. But if that's true, why are there such a huge number of diets on the market, and why do countless people continue to suffer through one diet after another without getting the lasting results they're after? A few do get some results for a while,...

Send us a Text Message. You walk into your local grocery store and hear, "You need to avoid carbs because they aren't good for you." Your friend just posted on social media that the best way to get healthy is eating "zero point cabbage soup" for 30 days. On TV, you see an ad for a prepackaged food plan guaranteed to get you the results you want...fast! There is 'this diet' and 'that method', and it's all enough to drive anyone crazy. Perhaps you're not sure what makes whole food plant based liv...

Send us a Text Message. Every great movement starts with a back story...where it began and what inspired it. This is our back story... our origin. In this episode, we share how Anita hit rock bottom with her health, and what turned it all around for her! Hear how we met, married, started our family (we have 2 biological children and 2 through adoption), became healthcare professionals, and then hit a wall with our health, even though we thought we were eating healthy. Sadly, we weren't finding...