Calen Otto from Unruly Travel shares the secret to mind-blowing vegan cheese at Rebel Cheese in Austin, TX. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Excited to have a new contributor on the podcast! Calen Otto from Unruly Travel is a travel blogger, activist, writer, and podcaster who often settles near Asheville, North Carolina. They identify as queer and vegan, and they let these experiences come through and craft their work in many ways. “Home” for Calen is wh...
Oct 31, 2021•12 min•Ep. 136
Dr. Sailesh Rao at ClimateHealers.org discusses the upcoming climate conference, COP26, and politicians’ and the media’s unwillingness to address animal agriculture as a leading cause. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Dr. Sailesh Rao is the Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers, a non-profit dedicated towards healing the Earth’s climate. Dr. Rao is the author of two books, Carbon Dharma: The Occupation of Butterflies and Carbon Yoga: The Vegan...
Oct 29, 2021•7 min•Ep. 135
Lara Robertson at GoodOnYou.eco shares ways to have an eco-friendly and sustainable Halloween. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Good on You is the world’s leading source for fashion brand ratings. They’re a group of campaigners, fashion professionals, scientists, writers and developers who care for our planet, people and animals and help drive the whole industry to become more sustainable and fair. They help us understand we can all play a part in driving...
Oct 28, 2021•10 min•Ep. 134
Oh, how I wish I'd known this! Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains how to treat reflux in babies with a simple diet change. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner s...
Oct 27, 2021•7 min•Ep. 133
What to do if you lose your sense of smell and taste due to COVID. By Louisa Richards at TheBeet.com. Help others find this podcast. Pease rate & review it here. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essential nutrients. Origin...
Oct 26, 2021•10 min•Ep. 132
Hi fiber, high variety, healthy immune system! Dana Hudepohl shares ways to support your immune system with a plant based diet at ForksOverKnives.com. Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Since then Forks Over Knives released bestselling books, launched a mobile recipe app and maintains a website filled with the latest research, s...
Oct 25, 2021•6 min•Ep. 131
Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns discusses the social justice issues relating to slaughterhouse workers, farmed animals, and animal advocates. United Poultry Concerns, founded by Karen Davis, is a nonprofit organization that promotes the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl including a sanctuary for chickens in Virginia. Karen is the author of numerous books, essays, articles and campaigns advocating for these birds. Her latest book is For the Birds: From Exploitation to...
Oct 22, 2021•8 min•Ep. 130
Jade Chamberlain writes about slaughterhouse worker Craig Whitney’s experiences. Originally published at Plant Based News, posted at All-Creatures.org. All-Creatures is a non-profit dedicated to cruelty-free living through a vegan lifestyle according to Judeo-Christian ethics. Their website is filled with vegan resources relating to animal issues, including bible studies, how to stop cruelty in churches, blogs, quotes and poetry, and lots of great resources for animal rights activism as well. Or...
Oct 21, 2021•11 min•Ep. 129
Ocean Robbins at Food Revolution Network shares gut health promoting foods and recipes for a healthy gut microbiome. Part 2 of 2. Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins, with more than 500,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our times, Food Revolution Network aims to empower individuals, build community, and transform fo...
Oct 20, 2021•11 min•Ep. 128
Ocean Robbins at Food Revolution Network shares gut health promoting foods and recipes for a healthy gut microbiome. Part 1 of 2. Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins, with more than 500,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our times, Food Revolution Network aims to empower individuals, build community, and transform fo...
Oct 19, 2021•9 min•Ep. 127
Learn about nutritional deficiencies on plant-forward diets compared to the Standard American Diet (SAD), including Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and more. By Julia Ryan at Balanced.org. Balanced is a network of public health professionals, nutrition science experts, and everyday people from around the world fighting for a healthier food system one menu at a time. Their community-led campaigns and institutional support programs have influenced nutrition policy in schools, hospitals, and offices in cit...
Oct 18, 2021•8 min•Ep. 126
125: How to Lose Weight Eating More Food by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains how to lose weight by eating more food. Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He...
Oct 15, 2021•7 min•Ep. 125
Lindsay Morris shares key ways diet can impact depression and overall mental health at ForksOverKnives.com. Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Since then Forks Over Knives released bestselling books, launched a mobile recipe app and maintains a website filled with the latest research, success stories, recipes, and tools to help ...
Oct 14, 2021•9 min•Ep. 124
Karen Asp at TheBeet.com shares some plant based foods that help you sleep better. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essential nutrients. Original post: https://thebeet.com/these-10-plant-based-foods-can-help-you-sleep-better/ ...
Oct 13, 2021•6 min•Ep. 123
PlantPure Communities shares interesting facts and statistics about a Whole Food Plant Based diet that you can use when discussing a WFPB diet with family and friends. The nonprofit organization PlantPure Communities (PPC) works to build stronger, healthier, and more sustainable communities through research, policy, and program activities. They collaborate with local community organizations to educate people about the health and environmental benefits of a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet. PP...
Oct 12, 2021•8 min•Ep. 122
United Poultry Concerns shares information on turkeys and what they experience when they’re used in our food system. United Poultry Concerns, founded by Karen Davis, is a nonprofit organization that promotes the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl including a sanctuary for chickens in Virginia. Karen is the author of numerous books, essays, articles and campaigns advocating for these birds. Her latest book is For the Birds: From Exploitation to Liberation: Essays on Chickens,...
Oct 11, 2021•9 min•Ep. 121
Dr. Darshan Shah discusses 8 things about dairy that’ll shock you. From SwitchForGood.org. Switch 4 Good is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to rattling accepted norms around dairy and health. They’re working to abolish the current system of dietary racial oppression, and promoting solutions for climate change. They have a fantastic podcast hosted by Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch and Baywatch actress/health coach Alexandra Paul - they'll inspire and educate you to start living better and f...
Oct 08, 2021•12 min•Ep. 120
The term “sustainable” animal products is simply greenwashing our food. Hope Bohanec of United Poultry Concerns and HumaneHoax.org explains why. Hope Bohanec has been involved in animal protection and environmental activism for 30 years and has published the book The Ultimate Betrayal: Is There Happy Meat? She is the Projects Manager for the national non-profit United Poultry Concerns (UPC) and the host of the Hope for the Animals Podcast - one of my favorites! Over the last three decades, Hope ...
Oct 07, 2021•9 min•Ep. 119
Given that diet is the number-one cause of death and disability, nutrition is surely the number-one subject taught in medical school, right? And it’s certainly the number-one issue your doctor talks with you about, right? If only. How can there be such a disconnect between the available evidence and the practice of medicine? Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org explains. Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition,...
Oct 06, 2021•8 min•Ep. 118
Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com shares some plant-based pantry organization hacks for whole food plant based cooking. Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. Original post: https://vega...
Oct 05, 2021•11 min•Ep. 117
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine explains the link between diet and Alzheimer’s disease, and why a whole food plant based (WFPB) diet can minimize the risk of developing Alzheimer’s, even if genetically predisposed. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Neal Barnard, combining the clout and expertise of more than 12,000 physicians, dietitians, and scientists and almost 200,000 members worldwide. They’re changing the way doc...
Oct 04, 2021•9 min•Ep. 116
Nellie Vance shares how and why she transitioned from a “junk food vegan” to Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) at ForksOverKnives.com. Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Since then Forks Over Knives released bestselling books, launched a mobile recipe app and maintains a website filled with the latest research, success stories, reci...
Oct 01, 2021•6 min•Ep. 115
Louisa Richards at TheBeet.com shares results from a new study showing the benefits of plant based meats over animal meat. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essential nutrients. Original post: https://thebeet.com/study-eating-5...
Sep 30, 2021•11 min•Ep. 114
Lara Robertson at GoodOnYou.eco shares 6 fashion industry ‘facts’ you’re probably familiar with that deserve a closer look. Good on You is the world’s leading source for fashion brand ratings. They’re a group of campaigners, fashion professionals, scientists, writers and developers who care for our planet, people and animals and help drive the whole industry to become more sustainable and fair. They help us understand we can all play a part in driving fashion to be more sustainable and ethical -...
Sep 29, 2021•9 min•Ep. 113
Michael Ofei from The Minimalist Vegan describes the challenges and pressures of being an overweight vegan. Maša and Michael Ofei are best selling authors, passionate bloggers, youtubers and podcasters, exploring what it means to live with incredible intentionality. They create lots of amazing content covering a range of topics including minimalism, veganism (and delicious recipes), zero-waste living, productivity, consumerism, and travel amongst other things. Check them out at theminimalistvega...
Sep 28, 2021•10 min•Ep. 112
Learn the true cause of Type 2 Diabetes and learn what’s wrong with eggs from Julia Ryan and Madeline Bennett at Balanced.org. Balanced is a network of public health professionals, nutrition science experts, and everyday people from around the world fighting for a healthier food system one menu at a time. Their community-led campaigns and institutional support programs have influenced nutrition policy in schools, hospitals, and offices in cities around the world, impacting the healthfulness of m...
Sep 27, 2021•10 min•Ep. 111
Miriam Porter shares 5 reasons to stop eating fish, at Animal Save Movement, posted at All-Creatures.org. All-Creatures is a non-profit dedicated to cruelty-free living through a vegan lifestyle according to Judeo-Christian ethics. Their website is filled with vegan resources relating to animal issues, including bible studies, how to stop cruelty in churches, blogs, quotes and poetry, and lots of great resources for animal rights activism as well. Original post: https://www.all-creatures.org/art...
Sep 24, 2021•9 min•Ep. 110
Hailey Welch at TheBeet.com interviews 315lb NFL player Lawrence Guy about how and why he’s vegan. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essential nutrients. Original post: https://thebeet.com/patriots-lineman-lawrence-guy-is-315-l...
Sep 23, 2021•7 min•Ep. 109
Part 3 of 3 of ‘A Plant Based Diet for Beginners’ covers the benefits to the environment and 6 tips to succeed, by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org. Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins, with more than 500,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our times, Food Revolution Network aims to empower individuals, build commu...
Sep 22, 2021•8 min•Ep. 108
Can you get all the nutrients you need on a plant based diet? Are supplements necessary? What are the health benefits? Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org explains. Part 2 of 3. Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins, with more than 500,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our times, Food Revolution Network aims to empowe...
Sep 21, 2021•11 min•Ep. 107
