Summary: Have you ever seriously considered a diet without fried chicken, steak, or (heaven forbid) bacon? In this week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss how (and why) I made the radical decision to ditch meat for a vegan diet. This is a fascinating story. ← Previous Episode Next Episode → Photo Credit: Daveness_98 via Compfight cc If you knew me growing up throughout my high school and college days, you would know the massive quantity of food I ate at every meal. I had no limits. I ate everything. I thought of myself as a human trashcan. Fast forward a few years and the vast majority of my diet is fresh fruits and veggies. How did this transformation take place? That's the “meat” of the content in today's episode. Enjoy! Behind the Scenes I'm back from Europe with a few insights that shed some light on the importance of fresh perspectives. * Podcasting 101 Tutorial: How to Launch Your Own Professional Podcast [blog post] Tip of the Week This week's tip is my response to two questions about kombucha from a podcast listener, Ryan from Arizona. * How can you brew kombucha without carbonation? Is it possible? * What is the best brewing temperature for kombucha? Is a hot garage a good place? * Health Benefits of Kombucha and How to Brew it at Home [episode #37] Featured Content In this week's episode, I share my story of transformation from a mindless meat eater to a conscious raw vegan. Specifically, I discuss . . . * What initially caused me to let go of eating meat. * Why I believe I can only be at my best as a vegan. * How you can easily begin your transition to eating healthier foods today. Resources Mentioned in the Show * Steve Pavlina [Personal Development for Smart People] * 7 Intoxicating Reasons to Drink Green Smoothies [blog post] * The China Study [book by T. Colin Campbell, PhD] * Food Inc. [documentary] * Food Matters [documentary] *
