What’s On Your PL8? – Howard Jacobson

Howard Jacobson, Ph.D., is a  health educator, performance coach, and ecological gardener from Pittsboro, North Carolina. He is a contributing author to T. Colin Campbell’s Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition. He earned Masters of Public Health and Doctor of Health Studies degrees from Temple University. He speaks, coaches, and consults on health and fitness for individuals and families, marketing for small and green businesses, and permaculture and planetary sustainability.  He has been a guest speaker at Plant-Stock as well as on Engine2extra.com.

1. How long have you been plant-strong?

On and off since 1990. Mostly on since 2011.

2. What kind of meal really turns you on?

Giant bowl of salad with everything – chickpeas, red cabbage, shredded cabbage, toasted pumpkin seeds, sesame seed dressing, greens, corn, black beans, sprouts.

Rice and beans with steamed veggies smothered in salsa.

3. Name one condiment you can’t live without:

Trojan Ultra Ribbed. Oh, condiment. Awkward…

Um, dijon mustard, cherry infused balsamic vinegar, nutritional yeast.

4. What do you love about your kitchen?

We have an amazing selection of stackable glass containers for salad prep. I have two Vitamix containers, one for wet and one for dry. Nice bamboo cutting boards. And shiny refrigerator magnets.

5. When did your plant-strong “ah-ha” moment come?

After reading John Robbins Diet For a New America. After reading The China Study. After co-writing Whole. (I’m thick that way – the message has to keep hammering its way in…)

6. If stranded on a deserted island, what one food and beverage would you have with you?

Bananas and berry/spinach smoothies (don’t tell Essy!)

7. Who is the one person you’d like to see plant-strong and why?

Probably Schwartzenegger, after getting knocked out by Ann Esselstyn: “You hit like a vegetarian.”

8. Curly or Lacinato?

I like the stuff that’s used as garnish at hotel buffets. Baaahhh!

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