In this post, we will talk about what it takes to motivate ourselves to action. Action is the driving force of everything. We can learn and learn and read and consume content forever, but if we're not actually taking disciplined action toward our desired outcome, than it's all for nothing. So how do we take action? How do we motivate ourselves to eat healthy, workout, or do anything that will change our life for the better? Let's talk about it...

In this episode of The Plant Based Hero Podcast, we are talking habits. Habits make up 40-50% of our daily actions. That means that almost half the time we are on complete auto-pilot. We are just taking the steps to make it to the next thing in our life. Some habits are destructive to our body, mind, and spirit. Others are healthy and growth oriented. But how do we replace bad habits with good ones or build habits from scratch?

Nutrition saved my life multiple times. I had to pick two times where it truly saved me from situations where I could have died for this podcast episode.

The Endocrine System & Hormones is probably one of the longest studied parts of the human body. In fact it seems they were studying it back in 1500 BC when they were creating the Chakra System. The Chakra system is simply a tool for understanding our bodies and the endocrine system. Let's take a deeper look at it...

Creating your dream body is a process that has roadblocks along the way. The good news is that if you know what these challenges are, you can prepare for them, and navigate your way through the difficult times that will lead you to the life of your dreams and the body that will make your neighbors jealous.

 Why A Whole Foods Plant Based Diet Is Superior People often argue about different diets. Which one is better for building muscle? Which one is better for health reason? Which one is better for losing weight? Well, the science shows that a whole foods plant based diet is far more superior than the rest of them.  We read our reviews, and we know that you want some more facts and knowledge, so this episode is packed with science and truth. We hope you enjoy it.

The Sacral Chakra lives 2 inches below the navel near the gonads or sex organs. It is the color orange and it effects sex, food, and pleasure as well as playfulness and the ability to let go. Let's talk about how to use and balance this chakra.

The holiday spirit is upon us! This holiday season we decided we would share with you some of our favorite items, and explain why. If you know anybody like us, who is a healthy vegan who sometimes gets spiritual and loves self improvement, than anything on this list should be perfect for them! Disclaimer: We make a very small commission on some of the items on this list.

People often ask us, if you're vegan, how are you going to do Thanksgiving? Easily. We will eat a bunch of delicious vegan food! But where do we get it? What are all the options for cooking? How do we deal with family asking questions for new vegans? Let's talk about it.

The Root Chakra is the red chakra at the base of the spine. A few episodes back, we spoke about the chakras and the profound effect they could have on our lives. The root chakra is especially important when it comes to safety, survival, and earthly connection. So, let's talk about how to access the Root chakra, why it's important and what it stands for in our physical and spiritual world. Let's do this!

Many of us today, want to change the way our body looks. We want to lose weight, have muscles, and look healthy and vibrant.  Some of might say we even want to look sexy! (gasp) We want to create our dream body, and it might even drive a lot of decisions we make about what to eat, how to act, what to do at night, and how we start our day. In this episode, we are talking about how to actually do that: How to manifest your dream body from scratch. So let's talk about it!

Everything in the physical world is energy. Recently, science has shown that our bodies are more empty space than they are anything else. Energy is everything. We all have vibrations and energy running through us at all times. How can we harness that energy? The Chakras. Today, we’re going to give you an overview of the Chakras and explain why you should care about them. Let’s do this.

We all know that exercise is important for living a healthy life. Yet for some reason, we tend to find it difficult to do consistently. We go to the gym 4 days in a row but then take 5 days off. We let excuses, negative self talk, and our mindset get the best of us and sabotage our success as we stay in bed a little bit longer or procrastinate the inevitable exercise that we know our body needs. So how can we overcome this, and instead stay consistent with our exercise? Let's talk about it...

THE FOOD INDUSTRY WANTS THE PUBLIC CONFUSED ABOUT NUTRITION 6 years ago, Denmark introduced the world’s first saturated fat tax. It was abolished shortly after. Basically, populations are not able to fight the influence of large corporations.

People ask us all the time, "What are your best tips for staying on track?". People sometimes give up, give in, or stop trying to live a healthy lifestyle, and that includes going vegan. Many people who try to live plant based find themselves giving up before they reach their goals. In this episode we talk about ways to overcome your mindset and stay on track with your healthy living goals.

So many people are feeling lonely today. With the internet running the lives of many, and real relationships being lower than ever, people are missing the hidden powers of having real true friends who understand and meet their human needs in every way. We can be heard more, compound our energy, and better ourselves by making like-minded friends. We know, because we've recently done it.

Protein is vital for our health. It is the building blocks of life, and helps with so many different functions in the body. Not all protein is created equal. Those who have diets high in animal protein are at increased risk of coronary disease, cancer, and premature death.

A monk came up to me on the street in Denver Colorado. He handed me and each person in my family a colorful mala bead bracelet. This is just one of the many spiritual things that have been going on in my life recently. There are many parts of being vegan that translate directly into the spiritual side of living. Today, we’re going to explore all of these parts, and see how we can keep the food on our plate in line with the spirit in our body.

We went on an amazing trip to Colorado, and ate plant based foods the whole time. We thought it would be valuable to share our experience with you, especially if you are vegan and love to travel, or have a family, or both like us! :)

Why Not Meat? We talked about why not eggs, why not dairy, and finally here we are… We have to talk about it even if you already know. We have to teach those who don’t know and maybe give a reminder to those who already do. So let’s talk about why we should not eat meat…

Why Not Dairy? Last week, we talked about eggs, and why we should not eat them. Usually if you’re at a point where you wonder why not eggs, you already know why not meat and dairy. However, it still serves as a good reminder for those of us who know, and a good introduction to eating plant based for everyone else. So why should we step away from the cheese wheel? Let’s talk about it…

Many people get to a point where they understand going vegan for the animals. Obviously we shouldn’t be slaughtering innocent beings for our own enjoyment. They might even understand cutting out dairy. Why exploit and use an animal for milk that is not even from our own species? But, many more people still don’t understand why we shouldn’t be eating eggs. What’s wrong with an omelette in the morning or an egg sandwich for breakfast? Let’s talk about it…

People often wonder if soy is good or bad for our health. Rightfully so, because soy is known as one of the most genetically modified crops. That’s one reason. Another reason people worry is because of the soy plant’s “phytoestrogens”. They think that it could be detrimental to their health or manliness if they are eating estrogen from somewhere else. So is soy good or bad for us? Should we eat it or not? Well let’s talk about it…

Yes, you can eat better for your health, the planet, and the animals by switching to a plant based diet. But what are the other benefits specifically for YOU when you switch to plant based? At the end of the day, we are all slightly self-centered and want to know, “What’s in it for me?” Well, here is what eating a plant based diet can do to your life.

In the beginning weeks of going vegan, enjoying a lot of plants might shock your body a bit. Your body will detox a lot of things out of it that it did not need, and you might also start to crave the things that you used to have. Cravings for meat and cheese are a normal part of going vegan, but only in the very beginning as our body gets used to not having the addictive protein from dairy, and the umami flavors of meat.