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VZ 090: Joe Cross Is Back In “Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead 2”

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be reviewing the documentary Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead 2.  Filmed 5 years after the original Fat Sick & Nearly Dead, this film updates Joe Cross’s progress, features lots of interviews of real people who were inspired to get healthy through juicing, and has more great interviews with health and nutrition experts.

Check out the Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead 2 trailer:

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Here’s what we mention in this episode:

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Recipe of the Week

Quotes of the Week

It’s a lot easier to change our food environment than to change our mind.

— Brian Wansink, Cornell University professor & former executive director of the USDA’s Center for Nutritional Policy & Promotion

[reminder]Have you watched the Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead documentaries? What are your thoughts?[/reminder]

 

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Peace and Veggies,
Vickie and Larissa

 

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  1. Hi gals,
    Loved the podcast, as always. It makes my morning drive so fun!
    I have a juicer, and at times I have juiced a lot. However, with a family of 6, it is both expensive and time consuming to juice regularly. I have instead found that morning smoothies are easy to make an everyday routine. I blend 4 bananas, a bag of frozen fruit, a scoop of vegan protein powder, flax seeds, hemp seeds, sesame seeds, and half to two thirds bunch of kale with water and divide this between myself, my husband, and three of our fours sons (the oldest won’t touch it!). This is fast and easy, so yummy, and for me a complete breakfast. Now my day feels wrong if I miss my morning smoothie.
    Thanks, as always, for all the wonderful work that you do. I am so grateful to have your podcast to listen to.
    Abigail

    • I wanted to add that I began adding sesame seeds to the smoothie after learning on your podcast how nutritionally amazing they are!

    • Hi Abigail,

      Thanks for sharing your juicing (and smoothie) experience! Vickie makes smoothies often, using Vega products. If you’re not familiar with Vega, they are plant-based protein powders (and they have great snack/meal bars, pre- and post-workout products, and more as well!). We are Vega affiliates and you can find some good deals from them by using the banner ads in the right side of our website.

      Thanks again for your comment…you’re the first one to be entered into the Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead 2 DVD drawing!

      Peace & Veggies,

      Larissa

  2. Hi Vickie and Larissa.

    Another great podcast as always. I haven’t started juicing yet,but after seeing both versions of Fat,Sick and Nearly Dead,I would love to try it

  3. I have a juicer and I love it…however it is a pain to clean! I need to get it out and use it more. When I first bought it, I juiced everything that I could think of. I think that my favorite juice is an apple, carrot, ginget, and kale. I used the pulp left over in a quick break for an extra fiber punch-or I tossed it into my garden:D

    • Hi Sara!

      Yes, juicers can be a bit of a pain to clean, but it’s well worth the effort! I love your idea of adding the pulp to your garden. You can also use it in muffins or other baked goods. Yum! Thanks for sharing your experience!

      Peace & Veggies,

      Larissa

  4. I went out and bought a Omega 6008 juicer. I am only up to 1 juice a day. I need to find good juicing recipes. I love your podcast. There is a lot of data on the web. You guys make it easy to understand. Thank you

    • Hi Joe!

      Thanks for leaving a comment! We’re glad to have you as a listener. We have an Omega VRT350 and we love it! I wouldn’t put it that you juice “only once per day”. I’d say that it’s awesome that you get a whole nutrition-packed glass of juice every day! As I’m sure you’ve heard us say on the podcast, healthy habits, including juicing and following a plant-based diet, are not “all or nothing” things. Every little thing you do is important, and they all build up to a healthier and happier you!

      For recipes, have you checked out Farnoosh Brock’s The Healthy Juicer's Bible? It’s full of really great juicing recipes, plus Farnoosh talks about the best way to juice and other great tips.

      Thanks again, Joe!

      Peace & Veggies,
      Larissa

  5. Hello!

    A bit of a belated comment, but I think reviewing the film was a terrific idea! I would encourage you to record more film/book-themed episodes. I really enjoyed it.

    On a related note, what do you think about a VZ Book Club? There are so many interesting books available on a variety of food topics. Perhaps a different title (or even veg cookbook) could be discussed quarterly, and in anticipation, VZ listeners could submit questions for discussion. Who knows, the author may even be available to respond to listener questions themselves!

    Thank you for you good work!

    • Hi Brittany,

      Thanks for the feedback about the documentary reviews. We’ve done a couple of them, and a couple of book reviews. I agree with you that we should definitely do more. Are there any in particular you would like to hear us discuss?

      We have actually considered a VZ book club before. It sounds like a great idea. One thing we’ll probably do soon is pitch the idea in the Peas and Carrots Society group and see what kind of interest there might be. Thanks for reminding me!

      Peace & Veggies,
      Larissa