104: From Global Warming to Cancer: The Impact of Animal-Based Foods with Vesanto Melina

Climate change, and the noticeable environmental shifts we’re experiencing like rising temperatures, wild fires, and melting glacier ice, is a hot topic. We’re all concerned and seeking solutions. While the popular targets for reducing any further impact are the gasoline & fossil fuel industries, it will take a long time to shift our dependency and potentially at additional cost due to the energy sources that replace them. They’re not infallible either. But there is another solution that can impact more quickly, and in a pretty significant way. It's animal-based foods. Sadly, this solution isn’t being covered by mainstream media. Join me and my guest, Vesanto Melina as we discuss the environmental impact of animal product consumption and how we all can make small changes to have a net positive effect, not only on the health of our planet, but also ourselves and our families. For more information on the episode, Vesanto, her books, and for resources mentioned in the episode check out the show notes. In the episode we discuss: 06:55               Research Findings on Climate Change 12:48               Environmental Impact of Food Choices 20:05               Food and Our Health 23:59               Plant-Based Benefits 25:13               Cooking and Meal Ideas 31:32               Health Concerns for Young People   Parents: Grab a copy of my FREE Parent Guide on spotting unhealthy teen eating behaviors and how you can help, click here! Website: Leslierosecoaching.com teen/YA coaching. Instagram: @Leslierosecoaching - DM with comments, questions or guest requests. Before you go: Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved about the episode. It helps us reach more parents and teens seeking relevant youth-specific health and wellness information. Spread the love!