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Lean Green DAD™ Radio

135 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 81 ratings

Cory Warren is a husband, father of three, vegan dad, and vegan athlete who helps busy families eat more plant-based foods! His blog, Lean Green DAD, helps over-scheduled, busy people (mostly parents) maintain a healthy balance of plant-based nutrition, fitness, and overall wellness so they can go the extra mile for their families. Visit LeanGreenMealPlan.com for quick and easy plant-based meals in 15-minutes or less.

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#165: What Are The Best Plant-Based Meat Alternatives?

May 31, 2022 17:12 - 12 minutes - 14.1 MB

What you will learn in this episode: Izzy joins the show! She is 14 now and has tried a lot of vegan meat alternatives. Are any of them good? How do they taste? How often do we eat them? Listen in! Visit the Lean Green DAD website to snag some free recipes and plant-based advice! Hope you enjoyed our vegan podcast!

#164: Kid Interview: How To Handle Being Vegan At School

May 28, 2022 14:45 - 8 minutes - 10.3 MB

What you will learn in this episode: You have a kid. The kid wants to be vegan or is part of your family that is also vegan. How do you handle it? What do you do? Well...let him tell you himself. Meet Roger from Lean Green DAD.  Visit the Lean Green DAD website to snag some free recipes and plant-based advice!

#163: How To Navigate A Kid Birthday Party When You're A Vegan Family

May 24, 2022 12:42 - 8 minutes - 9.4 MB

What you will learn in this episode: You are headed to a party with kids and families that have no idea what the word vegan even means! What do you do? How do you navigate? Visit the Lean Green DAD website to snag some free recipes and plant-based advice!

#162: WWE Hall of Fame Wrestler Mick Foley Loses 100lbs. (Re-Air)

March 31, 2022 12:42 - 45 minutes - 51.6 MB

What you will learn in this episode: You think that eating a plant-based diet is for babies? You got it all wrong. You can be as manly as Cactus Jack, Mick Foley, Mankind, and Dude Love all by making a few simple changes. Listen in to my interview a few years back with WWE Hall of Fame wrestler, Mick Foley.  Visit the Lean Green DAD website to snag some free recipes and plant-based advice!

#160: The Ten Decades Of Life

March 22, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 12 MB

What you will learn in this episode: I was on a family road trip. I was driving for around 12 hours and everyone was sleeping. Then it hit me. There are decades of life. Visit the Lean Green DAD website to snag some free recipes and plant-based advice!

#161: The Ten Decades Of Life

March 22, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 12 MB

What you will learn in this episode: I was on a family road trip. I was driving for around 12 hours and everyone was sleeping. Then it hit me. There are decades of life. Visit the Lean Green DAD website to snag some free recipes and plant-based advice!

#160: How To Kindly Wave Your Vegan Flag Proudly

March 07, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 12 MB

What you will learn in this episode: There are phases to a vegan diet. In fact, when you first start out, you can get pretty frustrated. The frustration stems from others not knowing what you know when it comes to how great you feel eating more fruits and veggies. No worries. That frustration will go away. Your job will become one that inspires others. Your job is not to convert them to veganism. It is to inspire and help them understand that you are an open book that is ready to ta...

#159: How To Keep Teenager's Calorie Intake High On A Vegan Diet

March 01, 2022 14:50 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MB

What you will learn in this episode: So you have a whole food, plant based teen at home and they are starving! Well…not literally starving, but you know what I mean…they’re hungry what seems like all the time. They are struggling to keep their teenager calorie intake high. Forget the fact that all teenagers have raging hormones and their metabolism is as fast as a Tesla (vegan car, by the way). How the heck do you keep them full? Are they even getting enough calories? In this blog p...

#158: The best time for vegan cheats

February 16, 2022 13:04 - 9 minutes - 10.5 MB

What you will learn in this episode: If you are going to cheat, when is the best time? What should you cheat on? Vegan cheat days are here and you don't have to beat yourself up over them. Is the best time after a huge workout? Is it when you are at a family celebration? Heck, maybe it is whenever you want. Listen in to find out! Visit the Lean Green DAD website to snag some free recipes and plant-based advice!

#157: Advice From A 75 y/o Fitness Influencer

February 15, 2022 14:28 - 7 minutes - 9.08 MB

What You Will Learn In This Episode: (from Katie Kindelan of ABC NEWS) Full story HERE.  Joan's transformation journey began five years ago when she said she was fatigued, suffering from painful arthritis, and struggled to walk up and down stairs. Joan MacDonald's breaking point, she said, came when she was told by a doctor that her blood pressure was rising and she would need to again increase her medication. Her daughter, Michelle, was visiting her at the time and challenged her...

#156: Forget Burgers! Vegan Potato Bar!

February 14, 2022 15:34 - 8 minutes - 9.9 MB

What You Will Learn In This Episode: Time to try the best vegan dinner you've NEVER thought of. Forget about Beyond Burgers and Impossible Burgers. Jump into the vegan potato bar for your next party. Here's how you do it. (and yes, your kids will love it). Listen in! Be sure to check out the Lean Green Meal Plan at www.leangreenmealplan.com to get started on quick and easy plant-based meals for your busy family. 15-minutes or less!

#155: 3 Crazy $$$ Foods Not To Eat

February 12, 2022 07:00 - 6 minutes - 7.08 MB

What You Will Learn In This Episode: The Bureau of Labor Statistics just shared the most expensive rising food products in the grocery store. Guess what was at the top of the list? Meat, eggs, and oils. You will be shocked to hear the one that has increased the LEAST. Listen in! Be sure to check out the Lean Green Meal Plan at www.leangreenmealplan.com to get started on quick and easy plant-based meals for your busy family. 15-minutes or less!

#154: Whole Food Plant Based or Vegan?

February 11, 2022 06:00 - 7 minutes - 8.71 MB

What you will learn in this episode: Which is best? What's the difference? In this episode, Cory from Lean Green DAD will discuss the difference between someone who is whole food plant-based and someone who is vegan. Be sure to check out the Lean Green Meal Plan at www.leangreenmealplan.com to get started on quick and easy plant-based meals for your busy family. 15-minutes or less!

#153: We're back! Expect great things! Update inside!

February 10, 2022 19:54 - 3 minutes - 4 MB

What you will learn in this episode:  Cory Warren of Lean Green DAD hops back into the podcast world and gets everyone excited about what's to come! Be sure to check out the Lean Green Meal Plan at www.leangreenmealplan.com to get started on quick and easy plant-based meals for your busy family. 15-minutes or less!

#152: Five Time Saving Plant Based Parent Hacks (1-5)

February 23, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 37.4 MB

What you will learn in this episode:  Cory Warren of Lean Green DAD and Gabriel Miller from Plant Based Gabriel, team up to share their first five best "hacks" to save you time and money on a plant-based diet. Busy families be sure to tune in! And be sure to check out the Lean Green Meal Plan at www.leangreenmealplan.com to get started on quick and easy plant-based meals for your busy family. 15-minutes or less!

#151: Do You Take Vegan Cheat Days? With Cory and Gabriel

January 06, 2021 12:31 - 38 minutes - 44.7 MB

What You Will Learn In This Episode:  Vegan cheat days. What are they? Should you take them? Do Cory and Gabriel actually cheat on the way they eat every now and then? When is it ok to take a break or have a celebratory deal? Find out in this episode of Lean Green DAD Radio!

#150: Plant-Based Pantry Staples With Cory and Gabriel - Lean Green DAD

December 29, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 34.7 MB

What You Will Learn In This Episode:  What the heck do you need in your pantry to thrive on a plant-based diet? We've got you covered!

#149: Mastering Diabetes On A Plant-Based Diet with Cyrus and Robby

August 20, 2020 15:04 - 39 minutes - 46.8 MB

What You Will Learn In This Episode:  Want to Reverse Insulin Resistance Permanently? Get your best A1c, achieve your ideal body weight, and lower your cholesterol in as little as 3 months. Robby and Cyrus can help you do it. They are NY Times Best-Selling Authors and will help you get your diabetes under control instead of it controlling you...all with a plant-based diet. Listen in!

#149: Mastering Diabetes On A Plant-Based Diet with Cyrus and Robby

August 20, 2020 15:04 - 39 minutes - 46.8 MB

What You Will Learn In This Episode:  Want to Reverse Insulin Resistance Permanently? Get your best A1c, achieve your ideal body weight, and lower your cholesterol in as little as 3 months. Robby and Cyrus can help you do it. They are NY Times Best-Selling Authors and will help you get your diabetes under control instead of it controlling you...all with a plant-based diet. Listen in!

#148: Plant Power Dad Hour With Cory Warren & Gabriel Miller - How To Keep Your Plant-Based Family Moving When Stuck Inside

August 14, 2020 17:52 - 46 minutes - 53.6 MB

What You Will Learn In This Episode:  In this episode, Cory from Lean Green DAD and Gabriel from Plant-Based Gabriel, share their thoughts on how to keep your plant-based family moving during a time where you are stuck inside. Listen in and get the goods!

#147: Plant Power Dad Hour With Cory Warren & Gabriel Miller - How To Survive On A Plant-Based Diet During Coronavirus

August 12, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 36.9 MB

What You Will Learn In This Episode: So you're stuck at home and not sure what to eat. You want to keep your plant-based diet in check but aren't sure what to eat. We have you covered. In this episode, Cory and Gabriel discuss some easy ways you can stay strong and healthy during a pandemic.  **Be sure to visit leangreenmealplan.com to start your FREE 7-day trial of the Lean Green Meal Plan to get 5 quick and easy plant-based dinners sent straight to your inbox every single week...

#146: Plant Power Dad Hour - When You Or Your Kids Are Approached By Negativity

March 16, 2020 10:30 - 35 minutes - 50.6 MB

What You Will Learn In This Episode:  "Where do you get your protein?" While this question is common and makes sense, it doesn't always need to be answered. In fact, there are a few ways you can really find out if someone truly wants to know or if they are just messing with you. Cory Warren of Lean Green DAD and Gabriel Miller from Plant Based Gabriel hop on and discuss what to do when someone approaches you or your kids with negativity around the way you eat. 

#146: Plant Power Dad Hour With Cory Warren & Gabriel Miller - When You Or Your Kids Are Approached By Negativity

March 16, 2020 10:30 - 35 minutes - 50.7 MB

What You Will Learn In This Episode:  "Where do you get your protein?" While this question is common and makes sense, it doesn't always need to be answered. In fact, there are a few ways you can really find out if someone truly wants to know or if they are just messing with you. Cory Warren of Lean Green DAD and Gabriel Miller from Plant Based Gabriel hop on and discuss what to do when someone approaches you or your kids with negativity around the way you eat. 

#145: Plant Power Dad Hour - When Your Partner Is Not On Board With A Plant-Based Diet

March 09, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 48.3 MB

In This Episode:  So you are all on board for a plant-based diet, but your partner isn't. What do you do? How do you help someone who doesn't want to be helped? How can you support them and how can you coexist in a house together? Cory and Gabriel share their thoughts and some actionable tips on how to help. 

#145: Plant Power Dad Hour With Cory Warren & Gabriel Miller - When Your Partner Is Not On Board With A Plant-Based Diet

March 09, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 48.3 MB

In This Episode:  So you are all on board for a plant-based diet, but your partner isn't. What do you do? How do you help someone who doesn't want to be helped? How can you support them and how can you coexist in a house together? Cory and Gabriel share their thoughts and some actionable tips on how to help. 

#144: Plant Power Dad Hour With Cory Warren & Gabriel Miller - Are You Setup For Success?

March 03, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 44.8 MB

What You Will Learn In This Episode:  Cory Warren of Lean Green DAD and Gabriel Miller of Plant Based Gabriel team up to talk about starting a plant-based diet for beginners. So what happens when you are starting out on a plant-based diet? Are you setting yourself up for success? What does that even mean? Let these two dads break it down and make it easy for you!

#144: Plant Power Dad Hour With Cory Warren & Gabriel Miller

March 03, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 44.8 MB

What You Will Learn In This Episode:  Cory Warren of Lean Green DAD and Gabriel Miller of Plant Based Gabriel team up to talk about starting a plant-based diet for beginners. So what happens when you are starting out on a plant-based diet? Are you setting yourself up for success? What does that even mean? Let these two dads break it down and make it easy for you!

#143: Plant Power Dad Hour With Cory Warren & Gabriel Miller - How To Dine Out Plant-Based

February 24, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 74.8 MB

So you have just started a plant-based diet? What happens if you want to go out to dinner?  Cory Warren of Lean Green DAD and Gabriel Miller of Plant Based Gabriel team up to talk about starting a plant-based diet for your plant-based family! In this episode, they provide some actionable tips to help you make eating plant-based easy at a restaurant near you! 

#143: Plant Power Dad Hour - Dining Out Plant-Based

February 24, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 74.8 MB

So you have just started a plant-based diet? What happens if you want to go out to dinner?  Cory Warren of Lean Green DAD and Gabriel Miller of Plant Based Gabriel team up to talk about starting a plant-based diet for your plant-based family! In this episode, they provide some actionable tips to help you make eating plant-based easy at a restaurant near you! 

#142: Welcome To The Plant Power Dad Hour With Cory Warren & Gabriel Miller

February 17, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 51.5 MB

The Plant Power Dad Hour Makes it's debut! Join Cory Warren of Lean Green DAD and Gabriel Miller of Plant Based Gabriel team up to talk about starting a plant-based diet for beginners! In this episode:  Gabriel and Cory both share their personal journeys on how they transition to a plant-based lifestyle and answer questions from audience members on how to make this lifestyle "easy."

#142: Plant Power Dad Hour With Cory Warren & Gabriel Miller

February 17, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 51.5 MB

The Plant Power Dad Hour Makes it's debut! Join Cory Warren of Lean Green DAD and Gabriel Miller of Plant Based Gabriel team up to talk about starting a plant-based diet for beginners! In this episode:  Gabriel and Cory both share their personal journeys on how they transition to a plant-based lifestyle and answer questions from audience members on how to make this lifestyle "easy."

#141: Eating Out Vegan - Vegan Fast Food You Won't Believe

June 17, 2019 09:55 - 12 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this episode: Vegan fast food! Crazy right? Watch or listen in to find some great food at some of the most unlikely places...where you can find some excellent options for your vegan family. You won't believe your eyes or ears when we share some of these tips!

#140: Can A Vegan Kid Be BEST Friends With A Non-Vegan Kid?

June 10, 2019 02:35 - 10 minutes - 12.4 MB

In This Episode:  We all know that kids are awesome, but the truth is they are still learning who they are. As they go through school at a younger age, they encounter different kids...kids that live differently, look differently and even eat differently. So we took two fifth graders, one vegan and one not...and had a discussion about it. And the insights were great. Listen in!

#139: How To Help Your Vegan Kids Thrive In A NON-Vegan Environment

April 18, 2019 15:28 - 3 minutes - 6.13 MB

In This Episode:  As a busy family of five, our journey to a vegan diet has been one of patience, compassion and love. At times, however, even the most patient person can feel frustrated when they are met with someone who questions the way they eat. Food is very personal and as parents, it’s our job to teach our kids not only how to choose a life of compassion and caring by eating a vegan diet, but also to encourage our kids to lead by example and be open to inclusive conversation...

#138: Which Brands Are Accidentally Vegan?

March 13, 2019 01:51 - 1 minute - 4.77 MB

In This Episode:  Cory and Izzy hop on to share some quick and easy vegan brands that you might not have known are vegan! Keep in mind that although these brands are vegan, it doesn't necessarily mean you should eat them all the time, so be sure to eat them sparingly. If you are on a whole food, plant-based diet exclusively, these are NOT for you. These are for those in-laws or parents that DO NOT understand your vegan diet. If these are on hand at their house, the kids can have a ...

#138: Which Brands Are Accidentally Vegan?

March 13, 2019 01:51 - 1 minute - 21.4 MB Video

In This Episode:  Cory and Izzy hop on to share some quick and easy vegan brands that you might not have known are vegan! Keep in mind that although these brands are vegan, it doesn't necessarily mean you should eat them all the time, so be sure to eat them sparingly. If you are on a whole food, plant-based diet exclusively, these are NOT for you. These are for those in-laws or parents that DO NOT understand your vegan diet. If these are on hand at their house, the kids can have a nice sn...

#137: Vegan Breakfast For Dinner? Yes or No?

March 12, 2019 01:07 - 55 seconds - 3.84 MB

In This Episode:  Food for thought! Cory and Izzy try their first video podcast, with some SUPER short and sweet thoughts on eating vegan breakfast for dinner. Do you like to eat vegan breakfast for dinner? Is it acceptable in your house? Tell us what you think of this video format and if you would be interested in seeing more content like this on our podcast! Thanks for watching and listening to Lean Green DAD Radio!

#137: Vegan Breakfast For Dinner? Yes or No?

March 12, 2019 01:07 - 56 seconds - 10.7 MB Video

In This Episode:  Food for thought! Cory and Izzy try their first video podcast, with some SUPER short and sweet thoughts on eating vegan breakfast for dinner. Do you like to eat vegan breakfast for dinner? Is it acceptable in your house? Tell us what you think of this video format and if you would be interested in seeing more content like this on our podcast! Thanks for watching and listening to Lean Green DAD Radio!

#136: Ocean Robbins And His 31-Day Food Revolution

February 03, 2019 18:09 - 37 minutes - 52.8 MB

In This Episode:  31-Day Food Revolution is your ultimate guide to liberation from a toxic food world. World-renowned health advocate and author Ocean Robbins, cofounder of the global 500,000-plus member Food Revolution Network, reveals how specific methods and ingredients such as processed meats, pesticides, and added sugars could be making you sick - and what to do about it. And he shows you how - in just 31 days - you can use the amazing power of delicious food to heal your gut...

#135: VegAnnie Reveals Her Vegan Weight Loss Secrets!

January 24, 2019 21:43 - 29 minutes - 41.5 MB

IN THIS EPISODE: VegAnnie had struggled for a while with her weight. But then she found out through a few simple calculations that she could lose the weight herself. As a former gymnast, she knew how to take care of her body, but her food got out of hand. She found her way to a vegan diet and to this day is still very aware of what foods she eats. She is an amazing chef that also holds a Ph.D. in nutrition and she's ready to help you reach your weight loss goals. Listen in! THIS E...

SANTA Podcast (safe for kids)!

December 16, 2018 13:00 - 10 minutes - 16.1 MB

In this episode:  A podcast with Santa himself! Cory from Lean Green DAD, has the chance to talk to Santa about his favorite dairy milk substitute, why he only has treats every now and then and how his magic is so very special. This interview is completely safe for little ears. Enjoy in the car on the way to your shopping!

How To Handle The Social & Family Impact Of Transitioning To A Plant-Based Diet

September 24, 2018 05:13 - 21 minutes - 30.3 MB

IN THIS EPISODE: Eating food and the events that surround eating food can be very emotional. As a child, my mom cooked warm meals for me all the time. Of course it tastes great and feels great to eat, but I see now more than ever how satisfying it is for the parent to know that their child is eating a nourishing, satisfying meal. When my family decided to adopt a plant-based lifestyle, it was a tough transition for both sides of our extended family. It seemed to happen in phases...

#134: Dr. Joel Kahn Debunks All Plant-Based Diet Doubters

September 10, 2018 05:10 - 27 minutes - 39.1 MB

IN THIS EPISODE: At his core, Dr. Joel Kahn believes that plant-based nutrition is the most powerful source of preventative medicine on the planet. Having practiced traditional cardiology since 1983, it was only after his own commitment to a plant based vegan diet that he truly began to delve into the realm of non-traditional diagnostic tools, prevention tactics and nutrition-based recovery protocols. These ideologies led him to change his approach and focus on being a holistic card...

#133: Plant-Based Gabriel

September 03, 2018 04:12 - 41 minutes - 57.8 MB

IN THIS EPISODE: He was a Division I collegiate football star for Nebraska, but then something went terribly wrong. After his injury, Gabriel Miller had a decision to make. He was no longer a top athlete. Instead, in his own words, he found himself obese and unhappy. He took matters into his own hands and transformed into Plant-Based Gabriel, where he lost over 100lbs. Today, he and his family are thriving on a plant-based diet! LOOKING FOR AWESOME PLANT-BASED MEAL PLANS? Visit ou...

#132: Vegan Author Ruby Roth

August 27, 2018 03:32 - 35 minutes - 49.6 MB

IN THIS EPISODE: Artist and author Ruby Roth is the author is the author of three children's picture books (That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals, V Is for Vegan, Vegan is Love), The Help Yourself Cookbook For Kids, and a former art teacher. She often speaks to schools and other groups and has appeared on The Today Show, CNN, FOX, NBC, ABC News, HuffPo, Washington Post, Redbook, Glamour, Wired, and Globe and Mail. LOOKING FOR AWESOME PLANT-BASED MEAL PLANS? Visit our homepage at leangre...

#131: Healthy Bulk Food Shopping Tips

April 25, 2018 11:04 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MB

IN THIS EPISODE: Is it possible to shop healthy at the bulk food store? Yes! You just have to know where to go and which isles to pick up the good stuff. Check out just a few of the awesome items Cory mentions to get your brain going in the bulk food store...especially if you have a family with lots of kiddos!  PODCAST SPONSORS: Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee No jitters, no crash, no stomach issues...just medicinal mushrooms mixed with coffee that tastes AMAZING and literally...

#130: Laura Fuentes of Momables

March 28, 2018 10:55 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

IN THIS EPISODE: Laura Fuentes is not only the Founder and CEO of the extremely popular Momables.com website, she is also a passionate mom, super awesome chef and most of all, an incredible person. Her passion for making food simple and easy helps almost anyone learn how to make delicious meals in the kitchen. Listen in for some great inspiration, super helpful cooking tips and some of Laura's secret shortcuts to make cooking in the kitchen easier for busy parents just like us! ...

#129: Zevia's Sugar-Free CEO - Paddy Spence

March 07, 2018 11:55 - 28 minutes - 40.1 MB

IN THIS EPISODE: Paddy Spence is the CEO of one of the most popular products on grocery store shelves, but you wouldn't know it. He is approachable, kind and super cool to talk to. In addition, he lives the lifestyle that  his product represents - sugar-free. In this episode we talk about how he handles a "sugar budget" with his two kids, how he decides on which flavors Zevia will create next and how he balances being a top-level CEO and an awesome dad all at the same time. Listen in! PO...

#129: Zevia's Sugar-Free CEO - Paddy Spence

March 07, 2018 11:55 - 28 minutes - 40.1 MB

IN THIS EPISODE: Paddy Spence is the CEO of one of the most popular products on grocery store shelves, but you wouldn't know it. He is approachable, kind and super cool to talk to. In addition, he lives the lifestyle that  his product represents - sugar-free. In this episode we talk about how he handles a "sugar budget" with his two kids, how he decides on which flavors Zevia will create next and how he balances being a top-level CEO and an awesome dad all at the same time. Listen...

#128: Dr. Pam Popper On How To Become An Informed Patient

February 28, 2018 11:48 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MB

IN THIS EPISODE: She is one of the top natural doctors in the country and she has been doing this for decades. She has a personal interest in doing what is best for patients across the country and specializes in several areas on medicine. Most importantly, Dr. Pam Popper believes in you, the patient. She believes in you making informed decisions that will guide you towards living the healthiest life possible. Listen in! PODCAST SPONSORS: Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee No jitt...