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Hi! I’m Chef AJ, the author of "Unprocessed", "The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss", and "Own Your Health". This is where I interview interesting people and post my weekly Weight Loss Wednesdays. I have been following a plant exclusive diet for over 40 years and I like to show people how to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diets in ways that are easy, delicious, and fun. If you’d like to get in touch with me, my website is https://www.chefaj.com/. Thanks for stopping by my channel. I’m Chef AJ and I make healthy taste delicious.

  1. 4h ago

    Foods for Mood and Brain Support and Toxins to Avoid for Immune Defense with Dr. Melissa Mondala

    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Dr. Melissa Mondala is a board-certified Family Medicine physician whose work centers on helping women navigate autoimmune disease, hormonal shifts, metabolic changes, and the quiet exhaustion that often accompanies them. Her approach is steady and grounded. She understands that many women arrive at lifestyle medicine after trying everything else — medications, restrictive diets, conflicting advice and still feeling unheard or unwell. What she offers is different. Clear physiology, applied consistently. In this conversation with Chef AJ, Dr. Melissa shares how whole-food, plant-based nutrition becomes more than a diet, it becomes a stabilizing foundation. She speaks about inflammation, environmental exposures, metabolic resilience, and why healing often requires simplifying rather than adding more. Her work spans several avenues, each designed to meet women and professionals where they are. Through Dr. Lifestyle, which she co-founded alongside her husband, Dr. Yu, patients receive structured, evidence-based guidance in plant-based medicine for metabolic and autoimmune recovery. Within he MyAutoimmuneMD community, she hosts ongoing education and monthly LIVE sessions, offering deeper conversations around immune balance, reducing triggers, and building long-term sustainability. Environmental health is another important layer. Dr. Yu’s Toxin-Free Guide outlines practical steps to lower toxic burden in the home — an often-overlooked contributor to inflammation and autoimmune flares. For those in healthcare or professional spaces who feel called to build something of their own, Dr. Melissa also shares her experience of creating aligned, lifestyle-medicine-based work in her book, available on Amazon. It reflects both the clinical and personal journey of stepping outside conventional structures while remaining evidence-based. Connect with Dr. Melissa if you are ready to understand your bodies well enough to make confident decisions. You can find her work and ongoing education here: Dr. Lifestyle: https://www.drlifestyle.org MyAutoimmuneMD: https://www.myautoimmunemd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmelissamondala Dr. Yu’s Toxin-Free Guide: Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dr.-Melissa-Mondala/author/B0DY78PD1T? ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1771226796&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

  2. 5d ago

    Eat More, Weigh Less: Cooking for Weight Loss with Heather McDougall

    Today, we’re preparing a flavorful 50/50 plate for weight loss the McDougall way. Half your plate is starch. Half is non-starchy vegetables. This simple formula lowers calorie density so you can lose weight while staying full and satisfied. No restriction. No complicated rules. And it doesn’t have to be bland. Weight loss meals should taste good, which is exactly what we’re making here with you live. We’re also pleased to be part of Chef AJ’s Vegan Health Bundle, bringing together trusted plant-based resources to support you on your health journey. To learn more about the Starch Solution and our programs, see the links below. Join the 12-Day McDougall Program: https://www.drmcdougall.com/12-day-program/ Not sure if the 12-Day Program is right for you? Take the short quiz here: https://12dayprogram.scoreapp.com Live out the Starch Solution in real life through the Starch Solution Community: https://www.drmcdougall.com/starch-solution-community/ For free, science-based education on using food and lifestyle to prevent and reverse disease, visit: https://www.drmcdougall.com We’re here to help. Reach out anytime at office@drmcdougall.com Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.

  3. Oct 27

    Sweet Relief: Cutting Back on Inflammatory Sugars with Cyd Notter

    Cyd Notter is a Center for Nutrition Studies Certified Professional, a Licensed PCRM Food for Life Instructor, a Certified Starch Solution Instructor, and a former Certified Health Educator for Wellness Forum Health. She’s also a past newspaper columnist and the author of the award-winning book The “Plan A” Diet: Combining Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition with the Timeless Wisdom of Scripture. Cyd hosts an Inflammation Support Group each month for PBS (PlantBasedSupport.org) and is often a featured speaker at Veg Fests and other groups. Website: https://cydnotter.com email: cydnotter@cydnotter.com Free Training Class: https://cydnotter.com/register Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThePlanADiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyd_notter/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyd_notter Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.

  4. Oct 22

    Is This A Missing Piece of Weight Loss? GLP-1s, Toxins & Moringa with Kuli Kuli Foods

    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. 20% off code with CHEFAJ at checkout at https://www.kulikulifoods.com/ We want to be completely transparent. This episode contains an affiliate link. When you make a purchase through our link, we may earn a small commission—at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work as it helps us continue the work we do here. Dr. Jed W. Fahey is a nutritional biochemist who spent 15 years in the agricultural biotechnology industry and then 27 years as a faculty member at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Until “retiring” in mid-2020, he ran the Cullman Chemoprotection Center at Johns Hopkins, which for many years developed plant-based agents for the purpose of enhancing healthspan. His research has focused primarily on glucosinolates and isothiocyanates that are found in the nutritious tropical drumstick tree, Moringa oleifera, and in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli. Dr. Fahey’s group has developed, characterized, and supplied preparations rich in specific phytochemicals for a large number of animal and clinical studies in which they have played an integral collaborative role. The chemoprotective broccoli sprouts that he discovered were the first product of Brassica Protection Products, which he co-founded in 1997. Dr. Fahey maintains adjunct faculty appointments at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and the University of Maine Institute of Medicine. His ongoing outreach work seeks to translate the science that his group and others have done to prevent chronic diseases, to a lay public audience. His complete list of publications is available at https://www.jedfahey.com, along with highlights of other recent projects of Dr. Fahey’s and links to some of the foundations and other groups to which he belongs. Ashley Koff, RD is the USA Today bestselling author of Your Best Shot (HarperOne) and founder of The Better Nutrition Program (BNP). An acclaimed weight-health expert and practitioner for more than 25 years, Koff is leading a transformative movement in personalized nutrition, turning “better, not perfect” choices into practical, sustainable strategies that deliver real outcomes. Your Best Shot introduces weight-health hormones (GLP-1, GIP, CCK, PYY) as the regulators of weight health, offering the first-ever assessment of their function and a personalized optimization system—shot or not. A trusted expert featured across major media and a sought-after educator for health professionals, Ashley has been recognized as one of CNN’s Top 100 Health Makers and featured in InStyle as “Hollywood’s Leading Dietitian.” Learn more: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/#get-started. Book: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/your-best-shot/

  5. Oct 20

    Dr. Alan Goldhamer Q & A: Prostate Cancer, High Blood Pressure, Salt, TSH, Raw Food, Vertigo & More

    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Watch TrueHealth TV for FREE: https://www.healthpromoting.com/tnhtv Please get the book here now! To get a copy signed by Dr. Goldhamer: https://www.healthpromoting.com/can-fasting-save-your-life To buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674191?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzchefajsh-20&creativeASIN=1570674191&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin Dr. LIsle and Dr. Goldhamer's book The Pleasure Trap: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570671974?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570671974&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Dr. Alan Goldhamer is the co-founder of TrueNorth Health Center, a state-of-the-art facility that provides medical and chiropractic services, psychotherapy and counseling, as well as massage and bodywork. He is also director of the Center's groundbreaking residential health education program. Dr. Goldhamer has supervised the fasts of thousands of patients. Under his guidance, the Center has become one of the premier training facilities for doctors wishing to gain certification in the supervision of therapeutic fasting. Dr. Goldhamer was the principal investigator in two landmark studies. The first: "Medically Supervised Water-Only Fasting in the Treatment of Hypertension" appeared in the June 2001 issue of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Its publication marked a turning point in the evolution of evidence supporting the benefits of water-only fasting. The second study: "Medically Supervised Water-Only Fasting in the Treatment of Borderline Hypertension," appeared in the October 2002 issue of the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Currently, Dr. Goldhamer is directing a team that is developing a prospective study, incorporating random assignment and long-term follow-up on the cost and clinical outcomes in the treatment of diabetes and high blood pressure with fasting and a health-promoting diet. After completing his chiropractic education at Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Goldhamer traveled to Australia, where he became licensed as an osteopathic physician. He is the author of The Health Promoting Cookbook and co-author of The Pleasure Trap: Mastering The Hidden Force That Undermines Health and Happiness. Dr. Goldhamer is speaking at the NHA Virtual Conference (June 27-30, 2024). Use this link to get your tickets now: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/nha-conference-2024/registration?utm_campaign=Chef+AJ&utm_source=Affiliate For coaching services: https://www.healthpromoting.com/clinic-services/health-services/coaching-services To register for a stay at TrueNorth: https://www.healthpromoting.com/registration

  6. Oct 15

    Vietnamese–Mediterranean Tempeh “Pho-Bowl” Recipe Demo with Chef Ron Russell + NEW BOOK on Longevity

    Get the book Longevity Visa on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/jMbi2 Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Get Chef Ron''s recipes on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/longevityvisarecipes/ https://www.instagram.com/longevityvisarecipes/ Vietnamese–Mediterranean Tempeh “Pho-Bowl” With Shredded Trumpet Mushroom “Noodles” INGREDIENTS (Serves 2–3) Broth Base 4 C vegetable broth (light, unsalted) 1 small onion, halved 3 cloves garlic, smashed 1” nub fresh ginger, sliced 1 cinnamon stick 2 star anise pods 1 tsp coriander seed 1 tsp fennel seed Protein 200 g tempeh, sliced into thin slabs or cubes “Noodles” & Vegetables 3–4 large trumpet (king oyster) mushrooms, shredded lengthwise 1 C broccoli florets or broccolini, sliced 1 C shiitake or oyster mushrooms, sliced Herbs And Finish Fresh basil, torn Fresh cilantro, chopped 1 lime, juiced 1 Tbsp tamari or low-sodium soy sauce Black pepper to taste Optional Add-Ins Thinly sliced red chili Bean sprouts METHOD Step 1: Build The Pho Broth Add vegetable broth, onion, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, star anise, coriander seed, and fennel seed to a pot. Bring just to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer gently 20 minutes to infuse. Strain broth and discard solids. Return broth to pot and keep hot but not boiling. Step 2: Prepare The Tempeh Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add tempeh and cook 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside. Step 3: Prepare The Mushroom “Noodles” Using a fork or knife, shred trumpet mushrooms lengthwise into long noodle-like strands. Add shredded mushrooms directly to the hot broth or saute for 2 minutes to brown them a little. Simmer gently 2–3 minutes until tender but still springy. Step 4: Cook Remaining Vegetables Add sliced mushrooms and broccoli to the broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes until just tender. Turn off heat — avoid overcooking to preserve clarity and texture. Step 5: Assemble The Bowls Divide tempeh evenly among bowls. Twirl mushroom “noodles” into the bowls. Ladle hot broth and vegetables over the top. Season with tamari and lime juice to taste. Step 6: Finish With Herbs Top generously with basil and cilantro. Add black pepper and optional chili or sprouts. LONGEVITY ANGLE Tempeh Fermented plant protein supporting gut microbiome diversity Provides polyamines linked to cellular resilience High satiety with low glycemic impact Pho Spices Ginger, fennel, and coriander support digestion and circulation Cinnamon and star anise reduce inflammatory signaling Trumpet Mushroom “Noodles” Beta-glucan rich for immune and metabolic support Low-calorie, low-glycemic noodle replacement Promotes fullness without blood sugar spikes Mineral Broth Supports hydration and electrolyte balance Aids digestion and recovery without caloric load Fresh Herbs High in polyphenols and volatile oils Support detox pathways and vascular health No Noodles Approach Eliminates refined carbohydrates Maintains blood sugar stability Enhances metabolic flexibility

  7. Oct 13

    How I Overcame My #1 Fear! Anesthesia Anxiety Explained & Why It’s Safer Now with Michael Kessler MD

    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.

  8. Oct 8

    Phones Down, Hearts Open: How to Ask for What You Need Without Sounding Controlling with Dr. Matt

    Connect with Dr. Matt & Free Resources https://www.connectiondocs.com/contact Website: https://connectionDocs.com Free resources: https://connectionDocs.com/resources Substack: https://connectionDocs.substack.com Book: Wellness to Wonderful: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2S1JGZK Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.

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Hi! I’m Chef AJ, the author of "Unprocessed", "The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss", and "Own Your Health". This is where I interview interesting people and post my weekly Weight Loss Wednesdays. I have been following a plant exclusive diet for over 40 years and I like to show people how to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diets in ways that are easy, delicious, and fun. If you’d like to get in touch with me, my website is https://www.chefaj.com/. Thanks for stopping by my channel. I’m Chef AJ and I make healthy taste delicious.

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  • Creator
    Chef AJ
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    500
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