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Send us a text Imagine walking into any restaurant, scanning the menu, and confidently ordering a meal that aligns with your whole food plant-based lifestyle—without missing out on flavor or fun. Intrigued? This episode is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of dining out while staying true to your plant-based values. Join us as we dive into our personal adventures and tried-and-true strategies for enjoying plant-based dining in any city, whether it's a bustling metropolis or a quaint smal...

Send us a text Are you tired of sacrificing your whole food plant-based diet to the busyness of everyday life? Well, say goodbye to those pesky fast food temptations and hello to stress-free, healthy meals! In this life-changing episode of the Power On Plants Podcast, we're sharing our top-secret tips and tricks for maintaining a healthy, plant-based lifestyle even when life gets crazy! From our own personal experience of navigating a recent move, we'll reveal what we ate in a day and share the...

Send us a text What if you could savor every moment of life as you would a rich, velvety chocolate fudgesicle? In this episode of Power On Plants, we invite you to discover how a simple, whole food plant-based treat taught us profound lessons about embracing joy and fully living. Inspired by our child's delightful new fudgesicle recipe, we delve into the metaphor of not letting life's precious moments melt away. Join us as we debunk myths about dessert in a healthy diet and reveal how plant-bas...

Send us a text Are you tired of feeling sluggish and run down? Do you struggle to keep up with your busy days? Imagine having the energy to power through each day with enthusiasm because you’re finally feeling your best! In this episode of the Power on Plants podcast, we share the secret to unlocking your full potential: 5 whole food plant-based ingredients that will revolutionize your energy levels and transform your overall health. As former exhausted healthcare professionals turned energize...

Send us a text Want to save up to 50% on your grocery bills and unlock a world of delicious, whole food plant-based meals? Discover the secret to transforming your health and wallet with the ultimate plant-based superfood: dried beans! In this game-changing episode of Power on Plants, we're spilling the beans (pun intended!) on the incredible benefits of cooking with dried beans. From slashing your grocery bills to preventing and even reversing disease, we'll dive into the top 7 reasons why dri...

Send us a Text Message. Warning: your taste buds are about to stage a rebellion against the same old boring meals! Are you ready to join the flavor revolution and break free from the plant-based food rut that's been holding you back? Get ready to ignite your passion for whole food, plant-based eating and transform your meal planning into a simple and delightful adventure! In this episode, we'll share 7 proven strategies to help you discover new, mouth-watering, and easy-to-make recipes that wil...

Send us a Text Message. Are you drowning in a sea of zucchini from your garden or struggling to get your family to eat their greens? In this mouth-watering episode, Jarrod and Anita Roussel, healthcare professionals and busy parents, share their top 5 secrets to transform zucchini into a mealtime superstar in your own home! Discover the Power of Zucchini: From Breakfast to Dessert Whether you're a gardening guru, a health enthusiast, or a busy parent looking for quick and easy meal ideas, this...

Send us a Text Message. What if transforming your eating habits could be easy, enjoyable, and incredibly tasty? Join us, Jarrod and Anita Roussel, as we share our personal journey and the profound impact that whole plant foods have had on our lives and those we've helped. Our latest episode is packed with the practical tips and nutritionally rich, plant-based recipes that will keep your taste buds satisfied while saving you time in the kitchen. Get ready to embrace optimal, sustainable health w...

Send us a Text Message. Unlock the Power of Flavor and Transform Your Health: The Surprising Benefits of a Salt-Free Lifestyle Imagine having the energy to take on your day, feeling vibrant and alive, and enjoying delicious meals without the need for added salt. Sounds too good to be true? Think again! Join us on a journey to discover the incredible health benefits of adopting a natural salt, oil, and sugar-free (SOS-free) whole food plant-based lifestyle. The Salt-Free Revolution: How One Simp...

Send us a Text Message. Get ready to unlock the secret to supercharging your health and weight loss journey with a single, game-changing ingredient that's hiding in plain sight in your kitchen! In this episode, we'll reveal the surprising truth about a common culinary staple that's been shown to boost metabolism, suppress appetite, and even support sustainable weight loss. Join us as we dive into the fascinating science behind this miracle ingredient and explore the incredible benefits of incor...

Send us a Text Message. Imagine if the trash can in your kitchen was actually a treasure trove of plant-based flavor and nutrition, just waiting to be unlocked! 🤯 In this episode, we'll show you how to turn the usual vegetable scraps into a culinary goldmine, along with other exciting methods for slashing food waste and living a more sustainable, whole food, plant based lifestyle. 🌱 Think about it - every time you chop up a carrot or peel a potato, you're tossing away valuable nutrients and fl...

Send us a Text Message. Are you tired of feeling frustrated with conventional health advice and struggling to achieve your health goals? You're not alone! In this episode, we're sharing life-changing insight from our business coach that revolutionized our approach to setting health goals in a result-driven way. We'll dive into the limitations of traditional goal setting and reveal a more effective approach that goes beyond just knowing what to eat and what to avoid or simply planning to get hea...

Send us a Text Message. 🌱 Ready to revolutionize your life with the power of plants? 🌱 Imagine dramatically transforming not just your body but also your mind and emotional health with the simple shift to a sustainable, whole, plant-based diet. This isn't just about eating your greens—it's about learning the way to make eating the 5 power foods enjoyable so you can reclaim your mental clarity, energy, and purpose. 🌟 In this episode, we're diving deep into how the foods you eat can become the u...

Send us a Text Message. What food tastes better than feeling good feels? That’s the question we'll explore today as we dive into the transformative power of plant-based living. Join us as we recount the rejuvenating effects of our anniversary staycation and the life-changing insights it sparked... We'll critically examine why certain foods seem irresistible despite their detrimental health impacts. Learn to recognize the misleading marketing messages that convince you these foods are essential ...

Send us a Text Message. Ever wonder how revisiting old favorite meals can reignite your whole-food, plant-based journey? Buckle up for this exciting episode, where we dive into a heartwarming tale from our 31st anniversary getaway that will help you make plant-based living more enjoyable and beneficial! During our time away, we stumbled upon a charming organic, oil-free, plant-based restaurant that became the highlight of our getaway. We’re sharing all about the beauty of quality time with thos...

Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to transform your plant-based meals from bland to grand? In today's episode, we're spilling all the secrets to making your dishes not just healthy, but irresistibly flavorful. Join us for a laugh as we share a hilarious basil paste blunder that taught us the importance of tasting new ingredients before using them in recipes. We'll bust the myth that plant-based eating is limited to boring salads and show you how the right seasonings can turn your meals int...

Send us a Text Message. Imagine discovering a simple dietary shift that could dramatically boost your energy and mental clarity. Ten years ago, despite our best efforts with various health measures, we faced persistent lethargy, joint pain, and mental exhaustion. One of our huge breakthrough moments came when we eliminated oils from our diet, even those considered healthy, like olive oil. We'll take you through that journey and share how even small amounts of oil can cause vessel damage and slu...

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered what makes tempeh a standout choice for plant-based eating? Are you looking for ways to add nutritious, delicious, and less processed foods to your diet? Join us on this episode as we dive into the world of tempeh, a fermented soybean product celebrated for its health benefits and unique texture. Don't worry if tempeh seems foreign to you! You'll discover practical cooking tips on how to overcome its slight bitterness so you can savor every bite. P...

Send us a Text Message. Ready to soothe the fires of inflammation so you can fully enjoy life? Discover the astonishing benefits of a plant-based diet (which thankfully isn't really a "diet" at all) as we share our own path to health and uncover startling truths about the fats lurking in our meals—especially those from animal sources—that can ignite inflammatory responses. But there's a silver lining: the fats found in plants! Curious about the much-debated coconut oil? We've got you covered! I...

Send us a Text Message. Are you tired of accepting chronic inflammation and daily pain as inevitable parts of aging? Join Jarrod and me as we share our eye-opening journey from constant discomfort to vibrant health, all by harnessing the life-changing power of real food. In this heartfelt podcast, we reveal how transitioning to a whole food plant-based diet not only relieved our pain but also energized our lives. 🌱❤️ This episode is packed with practical advice, debunking common dietary myths t...

Send us a Text Message. Embarking on a health journey can often feel like standing at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take. But what if we told you that the key to unlocking lasting wellness lies in understanding the difference between making a choice and making a decision? In this reflective episode, Jarrod and I invite you to join us in a heart-to-heart discussion as we dive into this pivotal distinction. 💃🏻 By exploring the transformative power of choice versus decision-making, you'll...

Send us a Text Message. Curious about saving money on your grocery shopping while still getting high-quality whole food plant-based products? Well, Jarrod and I have an exciting story to share! We've recently discovered a fantastic way to cut costs on our plant-based pantry and frozen food items, and it's truly a game-changer! Join us as we dive into the thrill of finding a sustainable, budget-friendly way to stock up on our favorite organic whole foods. We'll spill the beans on where to order ...

Send us a Text Message. Imagine waking up every day feeling empowered, knowing that your current health struggles don't get to define your future! 🎉 Jarrod and I get tactical in this episode, discussing how to effectively escape the grips of chronic health issues and gain a vibrant, active lifestyle with the right perspective and whole plant foods... Join us for this candid discussion about making simple, intentional choices that will help your body feel great so you can finally do all the thi...

Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to wave goodbye to high cholesterol and a bland tasting diet? In this episode we'll show you how to naturally lower your cholesterol and gain lasting health with delicious plant-based meals that leave you happy, satisfied, and energized. We're not just talking theory; we're living proof that a sustainable plant-based lifestyle can dramatically improve health markers like cholesterol. Today, we stripping away the myths surrounding high cholesterol with hea...