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• Vitamin B12, necessary for red blood cell production, nerve function, and DNA synthesis, is crucial for maintaining brain health, energy levels, and overall longevity, especially for those on a plant-based diet. • While B12 is primarily obtained through bacteria in the environment and animal products, modern sanitary practices and dietary patterns have disrupted these sources, making supplements necessary. • Relying solely on fortified foods for B12 intake can be inconsis

Would You Stay “Right”… or Actually Make an Impact? The Real Story Behind Change, Identity, and Plant-Based Living There’s a version of change we like to believe in. It’s clean, decisive, and logical. You learn something new, you make a decision, and your life shifts accordingly. But real change, the kind that actually transforms you, rarely follows that script. Sometimes it looks like walking away from everything you built… and realizing you still don’t feel at peace. This i

• Iodine is vital for our thyroid and overall energy levels, but often overlooked, particularly by those following a whole-food, plant-based diet. • Despite being plentiful in traditional diets, iodine can be depleted when we switch to healthier eating patterns that exclude iodized salt, dairy and seafood. • Relying on seaweed as a primary source of iodine can be risky due to inconsistent iodine levels and irregular consumption patterns. • Iodine is not only important for in

• Low-profile advocacy involves influencing progress through personal habits, editing default choices in infrastructure, and asking thought-provoking questions. • Consistent personal habits, such as choices in food and transportation, quietly shift societal norms and provoke curiosity among peers. • Adjusting infrastructure, like food options at events or systems in a local community, can change behavior by making the sustainable choice the default. • Respectful questions

Plant Based Support empowers people to improve their health through evidence-based education, expert guidance, and community support. We turn science into practical, everyday steps and provide a welcoming space where change becomes sustainable, supported, and part of real life—so healthier choices can stick over time.

There are moments in life that divide everything into before and after . For Shoshana Chaim, that moment came with a diagnosis. Her husband was told he might have only months to live. At the time, they had a one-year-old child, and another baby on the way. The weight of that reality was immediate, disorienting, and deeply human. There was no perfect plan, no clear roadmap. Only a decision to try something different. What followed wasn’t a quick fix. It was a shift, gradual,

• Modern farming largely involves intensive systems which raise animals in unhealthy, confined spaces, causing both ethical and environmental concerns. • Environmental impacts from industrial animal agriculture include substantial deforestation for feed crops and livestock pasture, high greenhouse gas emissions, and deterioration of soil quality and waterways. • Despite marketing efforts suggesting improved welfare conditions, labels like “free-range” and “grass-fed” often

• Oil sparks intense debates due to its intersection with cultural values, health impacts, and diet choices in the context of whole and processed foods. • While some studies link certain oils to healthier lifestyles, it's essential to understand the nuances beyond sensational headlines and to focus more on overall dietary patterns. • Concerns surrounding oil often revolve around fears of missing the best dietary approach, social judgment, and substantial changes to traditio

Meditation, contrary to popular belief, isn't about becoming spiritually enlightened or conjuring a mythical sense of peace. It's an act of rebellion against mental chaos and noise, whether that noise comes from external influences like a busy environment, societal pressures or the silent yet overwhelming cacophony of our thoughts and anxieties. Meditation is like turning down the volume of this noise, granting us a sense of tranquillity, and subtly allowing us to hear our vo

Choosing a plant-based diet can be a more conscious way of living, marked by a continuous dialogue between body and mind. It is less about rules or perfection and more about treating each meal as a relationship instead of a transaction. The focus is less on "good" and "bad" foods and more on how you want to feel in your body after a meal. Essentially, the goal is to reshape your approach to food, allowing it to become a conscious act, prompted by constructive questioning such

The connection to nature can be found not just in forests and mountain ridges, but amidst the everyday activities of our lives, especially in our kitchens and our exercise routines. This connection manifests itself when we take the time to realize the journey and process our foods go through from the Earth to our hands. Cherishing a simple act such as slicing a tomato can evoke the understanding that we are partaking in a long conversation between the Earth and our bodies, as

Small, repeated consumption choices have a cumulative global impact. Despite depictions to the contrary, these decisions are not separate from the systemic change they can influence. An individual's regular choices contribute to market trends and can pave the way for policy changes and reshape infrastructure. Habitual behaviors such as choosing plant-based milk instead of dairy have a collective influence over time. Similarly, when alternative consumer choices are consistentl

Living with GERD doesn't mean having to deprive oneself of all enjoyable foods or reducing one's life to plain crackers. Shifting to a whole-food, plant-based eating pattern can provide a calmer, less restrictive and more predictable way to feed the body. Importantly, managing GERD goes beyond avoiding typical "trigger foods". It requires attention to the overall trend of one's dietary intake, bearing in mind factors like meal heaviness or fat content, portion sizes, the leve

Transitioning to a vegan lifestyle involves a slow, methodical shift in both mindset and eating habits. The first step is reconciling with the grief associated with leaving cherished family food traditions behind. The next is realizing that the goal is not to become an ideal vegan, but to build a lifestyle where personal values and habits are in harmony. Furthermore, changing “normal” or default foods at home plays a critical role in this transition; a plant-based diet can gr

Chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure affect millions of people worldwide. But what if the most powerful treatment isn’t found in a prescription bottle, but on your plate? In this episode of the Plant Based Support Podcast , host Dr. Niki Davis sits down with renowned dietitian, author, and speaker Julieanna Hever Risse , widely known as The Plant Based Dietitian . Together they explore the science behind the diet doctors are using to reverse

Grocery stores are intentionally designed to frustrate and fatigue shoppers to encourage impulse purchases by positioning profitable items at eye level, providing an overwhelming number of choices, and using ‘health halo words’. Such an environment can be detrimental to those aiming to lead healthier, whole-food-based lives. However, following a clear strategy focused on conscious shopping can help. By consistently sticking to a list of simple, versatile, and healthy mainstay

What if the reason you cannot lose weight or stick to healthy habits is not a lack of willpower? In this powerful episode of the Plant Based Support Podcast, Dr. Niki Davis sits down with board certified physician Dr. Alona Pulde to explore a piece of lifestyle medicine that is often overlooked. Connection. Not just connection to others, but connection to yourself. Dr. Pulde’s journey into lifestyle medicine was personal. After her father passed away suddenly at age 55 despit

Much of the effort towards sustainability and social responsibilities is not the grand, publicized actions we often celebrate, but instead, consists of quiet, behind-the-scenes work. It's routine yet critical efforts like amending company polices, reworking supply chains, or reorganizing procedures to reduce waste. Often, the individuals involved in these transformative tasks aren't publicly recognized but their substantial contributions help drive change from within their or

What if the fork is more powerful than we think? In this week’s episode of the Plant Based Support Podcast, Dr. Niki Davis interviews Dr. Will Tuttle, author of The World Peace Diet and one of the most influential voices in the global vegan movement. Dr. Tuttle shares his extraordinary journey from a conventional meat-based upbringing to walking across the United States in search of deeper meaning, eventually becoming a Zen monk in South Korea and embracing veganism as a spir

We often grapple with a sense of disconnection from the living world due to our daily routines and digital interactions. One way to address this gap is through small rituals related to food and activity that remind us of our ties to the planet. Mornings can be used to establish contact with nature by spending a few moments outside and eating breakfast thoughtfully, focusing on the origins of the food. Before getting into work, engage in a simple movement exercise such as yoga