Thought For Food Podcast

This week we talk with Emily Byrd, the Senior Communications Specialist at the Good Food Institute, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to changing the world through food. If you listened to episode 31 of the podcast with Liz Specht, Emily's colleague, then you probably know a thing or two about GFI. But basically, they help to support companies in the blossoming plant-based food tech scene with science, legal, and business expertise with a team of the best of the best - what I call the Avengers of the plant-based world. And Emily's job is communicating the trends, science, and news of this industry while dismantling the misconceptions of plant-based living. Emily's background is in journalism from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, and she grew up witnessing firsthand the environmental destruction and animal suffering that comes from hog farming in that part of the world. This led her down a path of fascination with healthy living and reporting on the issues of food and health. She then

Today, Aaron and Jackson talk about their trips to California and check in with each other about travel, vlogging, and next steps. Let us know if you like this new experiment! Connect with TFF: tfflifestyle.com facebook.com/tfflifestyle instagram.com/tfflifestyle www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3Z3kL6Nsbhb0AY8mzpQhA http://patreon.com/thoughtforfood

After their smashing success with the widely popular documentary, Cowspiracy, Kip and Keegan are back with a new film called What The Health. What The Health is essentially focused on uncovering the corruption and backwards policies that make up our current healthcare paradigm, including how its designed to treat disease symptoms rather than focus on prevention, work in the favor of industry, and how organizations like the American Heart Association are in the back pocket of animal agriculture industries. This dynamic duo - Keegan the filmmaker and Kip the star - have created these two films in an effort to open the public's eyes regarding how and where our food comes from, and the startling implications that entails. We sat down in Berkeley, California for a fantastic conversation, covering: Kip and Keegan's background and how they developed a love for filmmaking and plant-based living Update on Cowspiracy and their experience of going on Joe Rogan's podcast All things What The Health - favorite momen

This week's guest is one interesting and badass chick. Clare Gallagher is a Princeton grad, studying coral reef ecology in Thailand. She also ran track for the school and struggled with the culture and pressures of collegiate running. After she graduated, she spent time in Thailand and spontaneously decided to run a 50 mile race, sparking her love of ultrarunning. She then won the prestigious Leadville 100 in 2016, shattering the previous women's record and placing 5th overall in the grueling race. Clare is energetic, passionate, and laughs a lot - she truly has found her path with trail and mountain running. It was truly a pleasure to sit down with her and hear about the ups and downs of her path and to get to know this upcoming legend in the sport of ultrarunning. This is a conversation about grit, determination, and getting uncomfortable. About loving what you do and doing what you love. We talk about: her interest in the natural world, starting with studying coral reef ecology in Thailand the experie

And we're back with another Q&A podcast! It's actually hard to believe that we've now done 6 of these, time flies. We particularly enjoyed this round of questions, ranging from protein requirements for athletes to the benefits of fasting and what's up with that Bulletproof Coffee thing? Thanks to everyone who asked a question this round, we appreciate the thoughtful content! Hope we answered them effectively and that you gained something out of the show. Question topics: Protein requirements for athletes What's up with calcium? Is coconut oil healthy? What about alcohol? Continuing physical exercise effectively while in your 50's Maintaining an exercise routine while traveling Building muscle and losing fat while shifting to a plant-based diet How to eat flax seed Talk to you again next week, and be sure to check out the TFF shirts which are now available for sale on the store! But we have a very limited supply, so snag one while you can. Thank you for listening, have an awesome week. Go eat

Today's conversation is all things vegan and all things cycling. Tyler Pearce, otherwise known as The Vegan Cyclist on YouTube, has shifted 180 degrees from eating cheese covered Doritos as a meal to eating a completely vegan diet and racing as a category 2 road cyclist in Northern California. He makes phenomenal videos on his YouTube channel documenting this journey, and is also raising a kid (and has another on the way!). Tyler is charismatic, passionate, and hilariously pumped to share this way of living with others. We talk about his path into cycling, some training information, diet and lifestyle, balance, and parenting. This was a super engaging conversation that I hope gives you some inspiration to try something new that may unlock a purpose or passion you never knew existed. Definitely be sure to check out Tyler's channel and social media (all linked below), and if you're into cycling, listen to our Racecast, also linked below, where we talk about the differences between pro and amateur cyclists. Big

Here in the United States, we generally live in a world of convenience, instant gratification, and comfort. But is that always the best? Today on the podcast, we sit down and have a candid conversation about why we should seek ways to get out of our comfort zones more often. We talk about how society pulls us to stay within the safety of the comfort zone, why we feel it's beneficial to step outside of it, and some of our own personal stories that have led us to these conclusions. We urge you to consider ways to get uncomfortable, as we are both strong believers that true growth and learning occurs when you dance on that line between comfort and discomfort. Enjoy the episode, and don't forget to Go eat some plants, and do epic shit. -Jackson and Aaron Want to support the show and what TFF is doing? You can share our content with friends and family if you feel like they could get something out of our message. It would also help us out a ton if you left a quick review on the iTunes store, it really helps the

This week on the podcast we sit down with Doug Hay: a new parent, plant-based ultrarunner, entrepreneur, and podcast host to discuss parenting, the transition from a passion project to a sustainable business, and his top secret hobby. We've been communicating with Doug and No Meat Athlete for a while now, we've written a blog for them and also took part in their recent holiday fitness bundle, and we've wanted to get him on the show. We wanted to go into things besides running, though. So we talked about a slew of interesting topics including: how he's holding up with a newborn, and some of the strategies he and his wife are working on the evolution of his running business, Rock Creek Runner, from a passion project into a full-fledged business what he's learned through coaching running how he got involved with No Meat Athlete productivity strategies as an entrepreneur with a family a new rapid fire question section and more! It was a blast to sit down and chat with Doug, as we share a lot of t

Imagine what your most ideal, perfect day would look like. There are zero limitations, money is not an issue, and you have all the time in the world. Now write that down in excruciating detail from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed. Hang it up somewhere where you can see it every day. Then ask yourself how you can make decisions or shift your habits to reflect moving towards that perfect day. This exercise is extremely helpful in figuring out exactly what you want, and even just thinking about it regularly helps to make it a reality. Now, you don't have to know exactly what your perfect day looks like. It's a process, an evolution. Do it a couple times a year and see how it changes and how much you've evolved alongside it. Today on the podcast, we walk you through our perfect day exercises. Then we talk about them and the steps we're taking to get closer to those dreams. But the point of the episode is to ignite YOU to go through this exercise and bring more purpose into your life. So once t

  Lachlan and Gus Morton are just absolute legends in the world of cycling. Not simply because of their racing palmares, or the fact that Lachlan is one of the most gifted climbers in the world right now. No, what's so intriguing and inspiring about these two brothers is their philosophy towards cycling. On one hand, they are both professional bike riders, racing at the highest level of the sport. And on the other side, they ride around in flannel shirts and bucket hats through the Outback, or from Boulder to Moab. Their mindset is one of adventure, of passion, and of not taking yourself too seriously. That's why they created their documentary film series, Thereabouts. Thereabouts is about getting out of your comfort zone via the bicycle as the vehicle. Riding insane terrain and distances, while seeking adventure and camaraderie, and meeting with the locals. First, a little background. Lachlan and Gus are two brothers from Australia, who grew up and rose quickly through the sport of cycling after moving to

Wow, what a year. Exactly 365 days ago, we launched the Thought For Food Podcast, which has snowballed into a multifactorial lifestyle business. The journey has been incredible, and time has flown by insanely fast. In this episode, we take some time to reflect on what we accomplished, some of our favorite episodes, and the most profound things we learned. We couldn't be more excited for the years to come! In this conversation, we cover: -What we accomplished, and some of our big milestones -Jackson and Aaron's top 3 favorite episodes (links down below) -What we've learned through the process of starting Thought For Food We are so incredibly grateful for the outpouring support from you, the listener. We couldn't keep putting out fresh content almost every day without your encouragement and joined passion for making the world a better place. We're so dedicated to providing inspiration and value to you, and hold ourselves to a very high standard with our content. It's motivating to know it's paying off, so

The king of macronutrients. The most controversial word in all of nutrition. Builder of cities, destroyer of empires. Carbohydrates. In the fourth installment of our What's the Deal series, we go hard and deep on all things carbs. With so much information and misinformation out there, we did what we do best and jumped on the science, the cold hard evidence, first defining this nutrient and its function and then address some of the major claims about carbohydrates such as: carbohydrates make you fat carbs cause inflammation carbs from fruit are the same as table sugar high-carb diets cause diabetes and cancer and more! We also discuss the role of carbohydrates for athletes, and then a more philosophical look at applying these concepts through a macro lens and why we should stop talking about carbs and protein and diet so extensively. Grab a notebook, take a glucose break, kick back and relax, and enjoy the show! Go eat some plants! -Jackson and Aaron Thank you thank you thank you to everyone w

Today on the show we're excited to share a conversation with Daniel Bovalino, the founder and visionary behind Vegan Athletic Apparel, a new company dedicated to creating the most sustainable, ethical, functional, and stylish cycling clothing. After hearing about this new company started in Australia, I knew it would soon be huge and profound in shifting the paradigm...perfect for Thought For Food. This was a really engaging talk that covered a lot of fascinating topics, including: How Daniel got into cycling The story behind the creation of Vegan Athletic Apparel What it means to be an ethically-driven company and what the fashion industry looks like Daniel's foray into veganism and nutrition and how it has impacted him as an athlete His goal for changing the culture within cycling to become more compassionate and sustainable As a cyclist, I was really drawn to Dan's philosophy towards the sport and especially the clothing component. I look forward to riding with Dan and the Aussie vegan cycling

2016 is nearly gone, and while it's important to be present, we must look towards the new year and begin planning the next stage of our lives and TFF. 2017 is sure to be an exciting year for both of us, and for TFF. While we're not the biggest fans of New Year's Resolutions that aren't realistic, we do have some pretty specific goals that we want to achieve in the new year. In today's episode, we talk about: our thoughts on new year's resolutions and goals in general each of our own personal goals for 2017 general goals for TFF What are your thoughts? What do you think about resolutions? What are your goals for 2017? We'd love to hear. We couldn't be more excited about the future and what 2017 holds, and are excited to share that with you. Hope you enjoy the episode, and see you next year! -Jackson and Aaron Do you get enough protein? Our new book, Dude, Where Do You Get Your Protein? is available now! Check it out at tfflifestyle.com/product/proteinbook and enjoy this amazing resource for everyth

It's time for another round of questions and answers. We absolutely love the format of interacting with our audience and (attempting) to answer your questions! This one was really fun. We talked about a wide range of topics, including questions like: What are some low-fiber options for athletes experiencing GI distress? Was the China Study debunked? What's your opinion on eating cricket bars? Thoughts on nursing as a vegan? And more! The focus on this episode was interestingly GI issues, flatulence, and fiber. All important topics for plant-based people. We get into a lot of helpful conversation, and thank you to everyone that asked questions! If you want to get your question answered on the show, don't be afraid to send us an email. Our new book is now available! Check it out at tfflifestyle.com/product/proteinbook to pick it up in time for Christmas and New Year's! Lots of great information and resource for the plant-based endurance athlete. We appreciate the support!  Want to support the sh

Ultra-Endurance Long Distance Skateboarding. Yep. I hadn’t heard of it either. This small but blossoming sport - called ‘Long Distance Pushing’ - is one of the craziest things I’ve ever heard of, in such a cool way. This week’s guest specializes in the 24-hour race, completing upwards of 200 miles. Harrison is a professional athlete through and through, following a fully structured and periodized training program, dialing in his nutrition to maximize performance, and is fully sponsored. And to top it off, he just turned 17. Crazy right? Harrison is also completely plant-based, fueling his training and racing on a mostly raw vegan diet. We met up in Boulder while he was out here looking at colleges, and I immediately knew I wanted to do a podcast with him, so he called in from his home city of NYC. In the conversation we talk about: what the sport of Long Distance Pushing is all about how he got into this crazy event what’s involved in his training how he shifted towards a plant-based diet and how tha

It's the most wonderful time of the year: in-laws, cookies, and the inevitable struggle to maintain your healthy routine. It doesn't have to be this way though. The holidays for some are an opportunity to spend time with family, relieve a bit of stress, and let go of being strict with your ideal lifestyle. For others, they are a chance to focus and double down on getting their ass into gear, eating healthy, holding themselves to a higher standard so that they don't spiral down the path of poor choices. For vegans, the holidays can be intimidating, especially those new to the plant-based lifestyle. From awkward family dinners where the weird uncle always asks about your protein and calcium to holiday parties where the only thing for you to eat is some lettuce and a few cashews. Nobody like that. So, we have a conversation offering up some tips about how to stay on track during the holiday season and not lose your sanity. We talk: How to approach the holidays depending on where you are in your health goals

You can't be a professional athlete and eat a vegan diet, right? You'd be totally deficient in the important nutrients like protein and iron. Well, actually, you can not only thrive as an athlete, but also live in alignment of your morals and ethics, such as compassion towards animals and a focus on environmental sustainability. Today's guest to Thought For Food is doing exactly this. Antoine Jolicoeur Desroches is a professional triathlete hailing from Quebec, Canada. He specializes in 70.3 or Half-Ironman distance races, and turned professional last year. Antoine has been a big supporter of TFF from the beginning, and he is completely aligned with the TFF ethos of looking at lifestyle from a holistic and integrative approach. Enjoying the training process. Living in alignment with your morals. Fueling with an evidence-based, compassionate diet. And most important of all: having fun. We nerd out on all things plant-based athlete including: Antoine's athletic background and what led him to triathlon Dif

Happy Thanksgiving! Super excited to share with you a really fun, lighthearted, and different conversation with you guys this week. My friend Dylan Steeples, a plant-powered ultrarunner, new podcast host, and believer in not taking showers, is getting serious about making an impact in the plant-based/vegan space. We connected through the power of social media, which is just super cool, because he lives in New Zealand! I'm definitely planning on going out and visiting him soon. I just felt very compelled to help Dylan out with getting some more listeners to his podcast, the Plant Power Podcast, which you should definitely check out. It's similar to TFF in that he talks about plant-based nutrition, health, exercise, and he also gets into spirituality a bit more than we do. But in our conversation today, we talk about: how he got started on a plant-based diet his shift into ultrarunning how he approaches training for running mindfully what his experience has been with his podcast and where he wants to g

This week on the show, we're doing something a little different. On one of the recent YouTube VLOGs, Jackson discussed how he is an outgoing introvert, a type of middle ground between extrovert and introvert. He had just discovered it after Aaron explained it to him, and the two of us decided it would be an interesting episode to discuss what it's like to be an outgoing introvert. We found an interesting blog post describing the top 8 ways you'll know if you're an outgoing introvert and went through each, discussing our own experiences for each. We think a lot of our listeners can relate to what this topic, and it turned into a full on therapy session for the two of us. We talk about things like: being selectively social rather than anti-social hating traditional systems how our energy levels depend on the environment how we can be the life of the party, once we warm up and more! It's a hilarious and fun conversation that we hope you enjoy. If you can relate at all to what we talk about in the ep