The Chef Bai Podcast

Ep. 91: Fueling Your Fitness: The Plant-Based Advantage With James Wilks

In this episode Bailey sits down with film producer, vegan activist, and former professional mixed martial artist, James Wilks. James helped create and produce the award winning documentary’ Game Changers” which showcases success stories of athletes that have adopted such plant focused diets, highlights favorable scientific studies, and shows the benefits of plant-based diets for both athletes and non-athletes. Since its release in 2018, James has been huge driving force for enacting awareness of the food system and showing the positive impacts a plant focused diet has on our health, our environment, and on the animals around us. Throughout this episode, Bailey asks James about some of his tips on "how to get into the best shape of your life on a plant based lifestyle". James shares his deep knowledge and expertise about myths around plant based diets; such as plant protein intake, stigmas of carbohydrates, creatine culture, and dairy based protein products like whey powders. The conversation also delves about the vital role of nutrition in comparison to exercise, the connection between mental health and hormone regulation through workouts, and much more. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips for anyone interested in optimizing their health and fitness on a plant-based lifestyle. Tune in to listen now! Highlights of the show:  * Influence of "The Game Changers" Documentary * Plant based protein sources * Digestive issues with whey * Game changers 2 * Stigma of plant based eating * Global impact of animal foods products * Regenerative agriculture & animal agriculture * The Game Changers Institute * Protein, carbohydrates, and creatine * Tips to get into the best shape of your life * Mental health * Hormone regulation with exercise * Green Sports Alliance * Plant based products in 2024 Olympics And much more! This episode is informative, insightful, and fluid. Click now to listen! Love the show? Leave a review on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ about your favorite part of the podcast to help support us! Help us spread the love! Don’t forget to share with a friend! James is currently working on The Game Changer’s 2 documentary which is coming out soon, so keep a look out for it! Find more resources about the plant based lifestyle at the game changers website: https://gamechangersmovie.com [https://gamechangersmovie.com] A FAN OF OUR 14 DAY PLANT BASED CHALLENGE?   This is the next level and an absolute must! After receiving thousands of requests for a raw program or the next level to "The 14 Day Plant Based Challenge [https://www.chefbai.kitchen/challenge]"- The Raw Til' 3 Reset was an obvious choice! It's a no brainer way to take your health journey to the next level and to experiment with cooking plant based and full raw dishes that are tasty and beautiful! https://www.chefbai.kitchen/rawreset [https://www.chefbai.kitchen/rawreset]   YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS ONE! Inside the Reset Challenge you'll get: - 7 day complete meal plan (fit for 1-2 people) - 2 adaptable grocery lists with accessible ingredients. - Separate grocery list for family style dinners. - 11 exclusive brand new downloadable recipes. - Step by step meal prep guide and everything you need for the week. - Flexibility to change the meal plan for your schedule. - A Facebook community for support and inspo! - 15 video lessons from me! - A daily focus to harness the most out of this reset. Sponsored By: LightLife Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking to increase your plant based protein, LightLife Foods has you covered. Their plant-based Smart Dogs, Smart Bacon and Smart Ground are packed with the flavor you crave without leaving you feeling sluggish.   Find LightLife Foods in the produce aisle at a grocery store near you, and visit their website at www.lightlifefoods.com [https://lightlife.com] for recipes, tips, and more! Extra Shownotes: https://gamechangersmovie.com/the-game-changers-2/ [https://gamechangersmovie.com/the-game-changers-2/] https://gamechangersmovie.com/resources/ [https://gamechangersmovie.com]

Ep. 90: Exploring the Dark Side of Ultra-Processed Foods With Health Advocate, Chuck Carroll

In this episode, Bailey engages in a discussion with Chuck Carroll, the host of The Exam Room Podcast and a passionate health advocate. They delve into the topic of food addiction and explore the link between our chronic diseases and the prevalence of ultra-processed fast food & junk food in our Western society. Chuck shares his personal journey of overcoming food addiction, shedding an astonishing 280 pounds and transforming his perspective on nutrition towards a more plant-based approach. As an advocate for healthy eating, he now inspires others who are struggling with food addiction, offering a message of hope.  Chuck, who serves as the lead host for The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, has had the privilege of interviewing some of the most knowledgeable and influential experts in the food and health fields. His magnetic charisma and wealth of information bring a captivating energy to the conversation. Over the past two decades, our society has inadvertently constructed a food system filled with excessively high levels of sodium, calories, chemicals, and artificial dyes. The prevalence of fast food options that cater to our fast-paced lifestyles has contributed to a rise in chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, childhood obesity, and adult obesity. Bailey and Chuck encourage listeners to reassess their relationship with food and to delve deeper into understanding the origins, production methods, and ingredients of the food they consume. By educating ourselves about the food system, we empower ourselves as consumers. This special episode is not to be missed!  Highlights of the show:  * The Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine Podcast * Erectile dysfunction * Kitchen sink salads  * Addicting ingredients in fast food * Ultra processed foods * Childhood obesity and the food system * Rethinking our relationship with food * Losing weight for healthy metabolism vs diet culture * Temporary restrictive diet vs longevity lifestyle  * Importance of education on our food system * Science of food addiction and withdrawals  * Enhancing elderly lifespan with plants And much more! This episode is organic, fluid, and inspirational. Click now to listen! Love the show? Leave a review on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-plant-remedy-podcast/id1482333142] about your favorite part of the podcast to help support us! Help us spread the love! Don’t forget to share with a friend! Want more info about Chef Bai?  Follow Chef Bai on IG and Tiktok @⁠⁠Chef_bai⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/chef_bai/] for more podcasts, recipes, wellness info, kitchen tips, and her best selling cookbook. ⁠⁠“Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!”⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/Cook-Heal-Vegan-Delicious-Plant-Based/dp/1645673065/ref=asc_df_1645673065/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509517867794&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17371214912072777440&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061184&hvtargid=pla-1245575119909&psc=1]

Ep.86: Finding Inspiration Through Food Waste With Max La Manna

In this episode Bailey sits down with best selling author, content creator, and low waste chef, Max La Manna. Max has spent over 15 years working in the hospitality industry which has fueled his passion cooking delicious food for people all over the world. He took his love for food and funneled it into his social media platforms over the past couple years with his easy-going and delicious plant-based meals that bridge the gap between vegan food and waste-free cooking.  Max shared his journey into veganism, and some of the challenges he faced going fully plant based, and how ultimately it helped him become more eco-conscious and aware of his overall food waste as a consumer. This led Max into becoming an advocate for low waste cooking, and spreading knowledge on how we can reduce our food waste with tips and tricks within the kitchen. Together Bailey and Max talk about what it’s like creating a successful social media brand, writing a cookbook, and navigating the world in 2023. His newest book, “You Can Cook This!” is now available everywhere books are sold online and at bookstores internationally.  They chat about: * Following your intuition  * Hardships of going vegan  * Reducing your food waste  * Composting (inner city vs countryside) * Contacting local government officials  * Top 5 wasted foods * Hero ingredients * Blanching & freezing vegetables for extended shelf life * Tips on building a social media following  * Being consistent and showing up for yourself  * Protecting the earth that we walk on And much more! This episode is easy going, relaxing, and light hearted! Click now to listen! Check out his new and upcoming book now on available on presale: "You Can Cook This" [https://www.maxlamanna.com/books] Love the show? Leave a review on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-plant-remedy-podcast/id1482333142] about your favorite part of the podcast to help support us! Help us spread the love! Don’t forget to share with a friend! Ready to make moves this spring and feel your best ever?? Check out spring plant based challenge "The 14 Day Plant Based Challenge!”  Simply go to ⁠https://www.chefbai.kitchen/challenge⁠ [https://www.chefbai.kitchen/challenge] When you purchase it, you get lifetime access, and you can do it at your own pace at your own time.  Less than $2/day to join! What you’ll get with the challenge:  1. Three 14 Day meal guides including one to go along side my cookbook, "Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!"  2. VIP Access to our free masterclass "Thriving On Plants!" + our new masterclass on April 15th @ 10AM PST “From Processed To Plants” 3. Daily food facts, videos, and wellness info to help keep you on track of your challenge! 4. Extra resources to motivate and educate you well beyond the two weeks, including 3 recipes of the day everyday! 5. A self paced schedule to take your two week challenge whenever it’s convenient for you! Want more info about Chef Bai?  Follow Chef Bai on IG and Tiktok @⁠⁠Chef_bai⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/chef_bai/] for more podcasts, recipes, wellness info, kitchen tips, and her best selling cookbook. ⁠⁠“Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!”⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/Cook-Heal-Vegan-Delicious-Plant-Based/dp/1645673065/ref=asc_df_1645673065/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509517867794&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17371214912072777440&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061184&hvtargid=pla-1245575119909&psc=1]

Ep. 85: Fatal Conveniences with Darin Olien

Tune into this amazing episode where Bailey sits down with podcast host, wellness expert, author, superfood hunter, and co-host of the emmy award winning Netflix documentary-series, “Down To Earth”, Darin Olien. Darin shares his story & history of how he grew up to have such a big passion for nutrition, physiology, plants, medicine, and overall health & wellness. He briefly highlights some of his accomplishments over the years including developing Shakeology, which has grossed over 4 billion in sales for Beach Body since 2008, writing his best selling book, “SuperLife: The five fixes that will keep you healthy, fit and eternally awesome.”, and hosting his wildly popular podcast “The Darin Olien Show”.  They jump right into the issues of our government with concerns especially with regulatory agencies such as the EPA & FDA, and how ultimately we as a consumer must do our research to make more informed purchases at the grocery or retail store. Darin gives his expertise on the toxins and chemicals in our everyday products, and shares many startling statistics about our clothing industry, our food industry, the plastic industry, and many more. Darin is a wealth of knowledge accompanied with a great sense of humility and compassion, and it shows throughout this interview. You won’t want to miss this episode!  They briefly talk about: * Natures fast food * Making plant based more palatable  * Traveling to the source: the farmers  * Global issues of food, water, and human rights * EMF’s, endocrine disrupters, toxins, and chemicals * Infertility, cancer risks, and hormonal disruptions  * Overall safety of products * Hidden dangers in ingredients like natural flavoring and fragrances * Baby products  * Forever chemicals (PFAS)  * DIY natural products  * Thrifting and upcycling clothing  * Minimizing your exposure  * Helping companies make better products  And much more! This episode is knowledgeable, enlightening, and organic! Click now to listen! Check out his new and upcoming book now available on presale: Fatal Conveniences [https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/]  Love the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-plant-remedy-podcast/id1482333142] about your favorite part of the podcast to help support us! Help us spread the love! Don’t forget to share with a friend! Want more info about Chef Bai?  Follow Chef Bai on IG and Tiktok @Chef_bai [https://www.instagram.com/chef_bai/] for more podcasts, recipes, wellness info, kitchen tips, and the best selling cookbook. “Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!” [https://www.amazon.com/Cook-Heal-Vegan-Delicious-Plant-Based/dp/1645673065/ref=asc_df_1645673065/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509517867794&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17371214912072777440&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061184&hvtargid=pla-1245575119909&psc=1] Ready to make moves this spring and feel your best ever?? Check out our spring plant based challenge coming up April 10th and a LIVE masterclass "From Processed To Plants" April 15th @10AM PST! "The 14 Day Plant Based Challenge!”  Simply go to https://www.chefbai.kitchen/challenge [https://www.chefbai.kitchen/challenge] When you purchase it, you get lifetime access, and you can do it at your own pace at your own time. Less than $2/day to join! What you’ll get with the challenge:  1. Two meal guides including one to go along side our cookbook, "Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!" + one new meal guide available on April 5th! 2. VIP Access to our free masterclass "Thriving On Plants!" + our new masterclass on April 15th @ 10AM PST “From Processed To Plants” 3. Daily food facts, videos, and wellness info to help keep you on track of your challenge! 4. Extra resources to motivate and educate you well beyond the two weeks, including 3 recipes of the day everyday! 5. A self paced schedule to take your two week challenge whenever it’s convenient for you! Extra Resources: Darin's Best Selling Book: "SuperLife" [https://darinolien.com/superlife/] IG: @darinolien [https://www.instagram.com/darinolien/?hl=en]

Ep. 82: On Debunking Animal Agriculture Myths With Adam & Bobby Sud

In this episode, Bailey sits down with cinematographer and event organizer for LA Animal Save, Bobby Sud and Nutrition/Behavioral Wellness expert, Adam Sud. After a brief dive into who Adam and Bobby are and their contributions to the vegan movement, they jump into facing the many harsh and uncomfortable realities when it comes to animal agriculture, diet culture propaganda, and navigating a plant based lifestyle in modern society with a food chain based heavily on animal products. Although in this episode there may be some uncomfortable conversations on where our animal based food products come from, but these can be some of the most important and influencing conversations that can help spread awareness and create change in our food system.  You can follow Adam Sud @plantbasedaddict [https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedaddict/],or adamsud.com [https://www.adamsud.com/] and Bobby Sud @bobbysud [https://www.instagram.com/bobbysud/], @laanimalsave [https://www.instagram.com/laanimalsave/], or thesavemovement.org [http://thesavemovement.org/] They chat about: * What pig vigils are * Banning fur in California * 4 minute mile mindset * Why it’s important to move with love vs hate in activism * Breaking down harmful comments on social media * Plant based nutrition * Consuming diet culture * Cultural beliefs of eating animals * What humane really means * Issues of advertising labels on animal products * The power of one individual And much more! This episode is educational, moving, and stimulating. Click now to listen. Love the show? Leave a comment on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-plant-remedy-podcast/id1482333142] about your favorite part of the podcast to help support us! Help us spread the love! Don’t forget to share with a friend! Sponsored By: "The 14 Day Plant Based Challenge!” Simply go to https://www.chefbai.kitchen/challenge [https://www.chefbai.kitchen/challenge] When you purchase it, you get lifetime access, and you can do it at your own pace at your own time. What you’ll get with the challenge: 1. Two meal guides including one to go along side our cookbook, "Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!" 2. VIP Access to our free masterclass "Thriving On Plants!" 3. Daily food facts, and wellness info to help keep you on track of your challenge! 4. Extra resources to motivate and educate you well beyond the two weeks! 5. A self paced schedule to take your two week challenge whenever. Want more Chef Bai? Follow Chef Bai on IG and Tiktok @Chef_bai [https://www.instagram.com/chef_bai/] for more podcasts, recipes, wellness info, kitchen tips, and grab your copy of her best selling cookbook. “Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!” [https://www.amazon.com/Cook-Heal-Vegan-Delicious-Plant-Based/dp/1645673065/ref=asc_df_1645673065/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509517867794&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17371214912072777440&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061184&hvtargid=pla-1245575119909&psc=1] More Resources: Ep. 75: Heartfelt Deep Dive Into Addiction With Adam Sud [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-plant-remedy/id1482333142?i=1000568346435]  Association Between Plant And Animal Protein Intake and Overall And Cause Specific Mortality Study [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7358979/]  Dr. Mathew Nagra [https://drmatthewnagra.com]  Simon Hill [https://theproof.com]