314 - Get Rid of Joint Pain, Lower Inflammation, Elevate Your Chi, How Vegans Get Plenty of Iron with Dotsie, Alexandra & Jason

Get ready for a jam-packed episode that’s as exciting as it is informative! We’re diving into the power of black foods, the protein-packed perks of fava bean tofu, and tackling the big question: can you really get enough iron on a vegan diet? We’ll also explore how plant-based diets help combat inflammation and share a hot-off-the-press study debunking myths about plant-based alternatives—all with a side of Violife cheese deliciousness. Don’t miss this feast for your mind!   Podcast sponsors: - Vedge Vegan Collagen: vedgenutrition.com – use code S4G for 30% off your order. - https://www.vedgenutrition.com/   “Food is not, for some people, just about sheer nutritional intake. There’s history. There’s heritage. There’s comfort. There’s an emotional connection to the things we eat.” -  Jason Wrobel   What we discuss in this episode: - Exploring the unique benefits of black foods. - Debunking the myth: Can you get enough iron on a vegan diet? Plus, top vegan iron sources and how to boost iron absorption. - Heme vs. non-heme iron: Key differences between meat and plant-based iron. - Phytic acid: Its unexpected health benefits.  - Listener Q&A: Can a whole-food, plant-based diet reduce joint pain? How it lowers inflammation and supports joint health. - Practical tips for reducing inflammation—and how eating animals can increase it. - Exposing the ultra-processed myth: How meat and dairy industries spin stories about plant-based alternatives.   Resources: - Super Tonic Herbs Morning Jing: MORNING JING - Morning Smoothie - Super Tonic Herbal Formulas - https://supertonicherbs.com/product/morning-jing-is-back/ - Big Mountain fava bean tofu: Soy-free Tofu - https://bigmountainfoods.com/products/soy-free-tofu - Violife Chihuahua cheese: Just like Chihuahua bloque | Violife - https://www.violife.com/es-mx/nuestros-productos/just-like-chihuahua-bloque - Iron and vegetarian diets | The Medical Journal of Australia - https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2013/199/4/iron-and-vegetarian-diets - A multicriteria analysis of meat and milk alternatives from nutritional, health, environmental, and cost perspectives - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39621907/#:~:text=Here%2C%20we%20conduct%20a%20multicriteria,our%20assessment%20across%20all%20domains   ★☆★ Click the link below to support the ADD SOY Act! ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/add-soy-act/ ★☆★ Share the website and get your resources here ★☆★ https://kidsandmilk.org/ ★☆★ Send us a voice message and ask a question. We want to hear from you! ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/podcast/ ★☆★ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide ★☆★SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD★☆★ https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg ★☆★ AMAZON STORE ★☆★ https://www.amazon.com/shop/switch4good ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good