13. Alan Lemons—Why You Need To Eat More Plants

Here's my interview with Alan Lemons, a Fitness Trainer who's begin within journey has led him to a strictly plant-based diet.  We cover:  •What got him to stop eating all animal products •Some of the "vegan" myths you may have heard and Alan's responses •Sneaky ways you and I can work on getting more plants into our regular diet Connect with Alan on Instagram HERE. Join our FREE 5-Day Self-Care Challenge at beginwithin.fit As promised in the episode, here's one of Alan's "go to" recipes: Crock Pot Peanut Stew Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil (optional) 4 cloves garlic minced 2 small yellow onions, diced 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cayenne (optional, adds heat) 1 tsp salt 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1/3 cup peanut butter 28oz can diced tomatoes 2 15oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 red pepper, chopped 2 cups spinach, chopped 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (for garnish) Method: Add all ingredients to slow cooker except for spinach and cilantro Cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 8 hours. When ready to serve, stir in spinach. Top each bowl with cilantro and serve with choice of rice or quinoa.