The Brand New Vegan Podcast

The Brand New Vegan Podcast

Brand New Vegan a plant-based podcast hosted by Chuck Underwood, creator of the popular BNV Recipe blog, that highlights the struggles he encountered as he made the switch to becoming a "brand new " vegan. So if you're curious about eating plant-based or becoming vegan, or just want tasty ways to add more veggies into your meal plan, this is the podcast for you, wherever you are on your journey. New episodes weekly!

Episodes

June 21, 2023 26 mins

In this episode, I explain How A Plant-Based Diet Saved My Life after just having a life-threatening stroke as well as the steps I took afterward to regain my health.  Not only did I lose 18 lbs and drop my blood pressure back to normal, but I was also able to get off all of my medications in just 30 days. 

Blog Posts:
How My Diet Saved My Life -  https://bnve.co/stroke1
After The Stroke -  https://bnve.co/stroke2...

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This is my 2019 interview with the legendary Dr. John McDougall himself. 

We talked about his latest book: The Healthiest Diet on the Planet,  Vitamins, Oils,  Fat Vegans, and the Climate Crisis. 

I've included links to his Food Poisoning talk, his Color Picture Book, his latest book, and his website.

Dr. McDougall Website:  https://www.drmcdougall.com
Color Picture Book:  https://www.drmcdoug...

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June 7, 2023 10 mins

A brand new series where I interview people just like you to find out what led them to begin their plant-based vegan journey.  Reading other people's success stories has always inspired me. 

In this episode, my friend Patti tells how she lost over 180 lbs and reversed her Type 2 Diabetes!

Also Mentioned:

√ Forks Over Knives
https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-f...

√ BNV Support Group

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My friends Kim & Nelson Campbell of PlantPure talked with me today about their new movie, From Food to Freedom, and their new PlantPure Meal Starters that I have been testing. 

Products:

√ PlantPure Meal Starters:  https://bnve.co/mealstarters
√  PlantPure Cookbook:  https://amzn.to/435WLvi
√  PlantPure Kitchen:  https://amzn.to/45qgOGo
√  PlantPure Comfort Food:  https://amzn.to/3q5lEc3

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May 24, 2023 41 mins

A brand new series where I interview people just like you to find out what led them to begin their plant-based vegan journey.  Reading other people's success stories has always inspired me. 

Plant-Based Diets seem to help a lot of chronic illnesses!  But what about breast cancer?  Find out in this episode with my friend Karin.

Also Mentioned:

√ Forks Over Knives
https://www.forksoverknives.com...

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    Welcome to Everyday Vegan Stories! 

    A brand new series where I interview people just like you to find out what led them to begin their plant-based vegan journey.  Reading other people's success stories has always inspired me. 

    In today's episode,  find out how Ann Marie was able to stop taking her metformin and put her uncurable type 2 diabetes into remission - for good! 

    Also mentioned in thi...

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    Welcome to Everyday Vegan Stories! 

    A brand new series where I interview people just like you to find out what led them to begin their plant-based vegan journey.  Reading other people's success stories has always inspired me. 

    In today's episode,  Trish tells us how a plant-based diet not only helped her but also her 90 yr old yoga warrior MOM - and reversed her colitis and rheumatoid arthritis!

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    Welcome to Everyday Vegan Stories! 

    A brand new series where I interview people just like you to find out what led them to begin their plant-based vegan journey.  Reading other people's success stories has always inspired me. 

    In today's episode,  Amy tells us how she reversed a whole "laundry list" of chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes and cancer!

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  • Welcome to Everyday Vegan Stories! 

    A brand new series where I interview people just like you to find out what led them to begin their plant-based vegan journey.  Reading other people's success stories has always inspired me. 

    In today's episode,  we meet my buddy Mike who was in pretty bad shape.  He said, "I was fat, sick, and nearly dead".   Did his plant-based diet help?  Tune in to find ...

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    Welcome to Everyday Vegan Stories!  A brand new series where I interview some of my followers to find out what led them to begin their journey.  Reading other people's success stories has always inspired me.    

    Today I talk to Tina Pitchford about how her plant-based diet helped with her IBS. 
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    Welcome to Everyday Vegan Stories!  A brand new series where I interview people just like you to find out what led them to begin their plant-based vegan journey.  Reading other people's success stories has always inspired me. 

    Today,  Brenda tells us how her plant-based diet helped her to be insulin-free!

    Mentioned in this episode:
    Dr. Greger's Video -    • Dr. Michael Grege...  

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    August 12, 2022 9 mins

    Just a quickie update on what's coming up!   Be sure and check out the video version of this podcast too at https://youtu.be/OyKH16Y2W0M.

    WHERE TO FIND ME:

    Recipes:  https://www.brandnewvegan.com
    Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/brandnewvegan
    My Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bnvcommunity
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandnewvegan/
    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.c...

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    July 22, 2022 6 mins

    Read your labels carefully as they can be sneaky!  I demonstrate that this week by comparing 4 different types of soy-based sauces:

    SHOW NOTES:

    • Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce 
      • Serving size: 1 Tablespoon
      • Calories:  10
      • Sodium:  590mg
    • San-J™ 28% Less Sodium Tamari
      • Serving size: 1 Tablespoon
      • Calories: 10
      • Sodium: 710mg
    • Organics® Organic Coconut Aminos
      • Serving size: 1 Tablespoon
      • Calories: 25
      • Sodium: 420...
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    I ran a poll in my private Facebook group, asking my readers who their favorite plant-based doctor is.  And the winner?  And which one got MY vote?   All in this week's podcast. 


    PLANT-BASED DOCTORS MENTIONED

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    June 24, 2022 9 mins

    Is there actual scientific data to prove a vegan diet is healthier than eating meat?   See what the SCIENCE has to say, and be sure and listen to the end because the results just may surprise you.


    SHOW NOTES:

    The Studies:

    Videos I Recommend:

    Books:

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    June 17, 2022 13 mins

    In this episode, I talk about how just doing this one, simple little thing could change your life.  And how this one nutrient is missing from most people's diets, vegans included, and no - I'm not talking about protein. 

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    WHERE TO FIND ME:

    Blog:  https://www.brandnewvegan.com
    Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/brandnewveg...

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    Today it's easier than ever to get started on a plant-based diet.  In this episode, I run through all the options available to you, give you MY recommendations on what TO eat and what NOT to eat, and even share some of my own personal everyday meals.

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    June 2, 2022 10 mins

    In this episode, I talk about the differences between Vegan vs Plant-Based.  I also explain why Knowing Your Why is so important when you first get started, by sharing my own family's stories of why we adopted a plant-based diet.   

    Update:  My wife's blood pressure that night in the ER was 224/113.

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    May 26, 2022 1 min

    Welcome back to a BRAND NEW SEASON of the Brand New Vegan Podcast where I help YOU explore ALL the benefits of a Plant-Based Diet.

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    All my recipes to get you started are on my blog at:

    https://www.brandnewvegan.com


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    December 6, 2018 15 mins

    In this Podcast Episode, I explain what my "Back to Basics" is all about, why I'm doing it, and how to join me if you wish.  

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