In this episode I’m sharing my top three favourite plant-based meats that fit perfectly into a keto vegan lifestyle: Juicy Marbles, Redefined, and Oumph! I’ll go over where you can buy each one, the carb count for each option, and why they’ve become my go-to picks. From incredible flavours to texture that feels like the real deal, these plant-based proteins have truly revolutionised my keto vegan meals. Whether you’re looking for a tasty steak alternative, versatile strips for stir-fries, or som...
Nov 14, 2024•16 min•Ep. 70
Welcome to The Keto Vegan ! In this episode, I'm tackling one of the most asked questions in the keto vegan world: "Is it keto?" Today, I’m diving into whether popular vegan foods like houmous, peanut butter, coconut flour, almond milk, tofu, and even fruits can fit into a low-carb, keto-friendly vegan diet. Get ready to find out which foods can keep you in ketosis and which ones to avoid or enjoy in moderation. Topics Covered in This Episode: Is Houmous Keto? – The carb content of houmous and w...
Nov 07, 2024•19 min•Ep. 69
Welcome to The Keto Vegan ! Today, I’m diving into the world of macros—those little percentages of carbs, proteins, and fats that fuel our keto journey. If you’ve ever felt like you need a degree to figure out your ideal macro balance, you’re not alone! In this episode, I’m simplifying the process, or at least trying to! From fats to plant-powered proteins and carb counts that won’t drive you crazy, get ready to unlock the magic of macros and make keto vegan life easier, healthier, and a whole l...
Oct 31, 2024•8 min•Ep. 68
How did I start getting out of my head and into spiritual awareness? “When we get out of our heads and get into our breath and our body we will find the centre, the beautiful core that is love, that we are…” “We are diamonds, covered in shit, and we try to polish the shit to make the shine come out, basically we need to get rid of the shit!” “We cannot love anyone else unless we love ourselves.” Valuable Resources Abraham Hicks subscription and book: The Law of Attraction. Ask and It Is Given. h...
Oct 16, 2024•17 min•Ep. 67
Welcome to The Keto Vegan Podcast, with me, Rachel! As the crisp autumn air sets in and sunlight 🌥️becomes a bit more scarce, it's a perfect time to think about how we can keep our bodies nourished and healthy through the changing seasons. Today, we're diving into an essential topic—bone health and vitamin D, especially for us living in the northern hemisphere. Did you know that from October to March, the lack of sunlight here means we’re unable to produce enough vitamin D naturally? This is a ...
Oct 09, 2024•20 min•Ep. 66
Welcome to The Keto Vegan ! I’m Rachel, and I’m so excited to share a special episode with you today. I’ve been experimenting with homemade liqueurs, including my own orange and raspberry creations, and I can’t wait to tell you all about them. I’ll also be showing you how to make my signature cocktail—the Hot Lips Martini—using my freshly made orange liqueur. So, grab a seat, sip along with me, and let’s dive into this delicious keto-vegan journey together! Ingredients: ¼ cup Truvia for Baking C...
Oct 03, 2024•7 min•Ep. 65
Welcome back, my fellow plant-powered, keto-crushing, animal-loving listeners to another episode of 'The Keto Vegan'! Today, we’re diving into a topic every vegan has probably scratched their head over—literally. Yep, we’re talking about the creepy crawlies! From head lice that seem to think your hair is a five-star resort, to ants who’ve mistaken your kitchen for Coachella or Glastonbury . And don’t even get me started on those fungus gnats treating your houseplants like their own personal jung...
Sep 26, 2024•22 min•Ep. 64
Welcome to The Keto Vegan Podcast! Today, Rachel is diving into a topic she once had strong feelings about—Tofu. For the longest time, she hated tofu—the texture, the bland taste, it just didn’t work. But over time, Rachel discovered a few game-changing ways to prepare tofu that transformed her opinion completely. In this episode, she’ll share three delicious, keto-friendly methods that made tofu not only bearable but truly enjoyable. Whether you're a tofu skeptic or a fan looking for fresh idea...
Sep 18, 2024•15 min•Ep. 63
In this episode of The Keto Vegan podcast 🥦, we explore the global obesity crisis and the challenges of dieting 🥬. With 64% of adults in the UK overweight and 1 in 8 people worldwide living with obesity, this issue is more urgent than ever. We ask: if obesity were treated like addiction, would governments take stronger action? We dive into why diets so often fail, with 95% of people regaining lost weight due to restrictive eating and biological changes that make weight loss harder. We also dis...
Sep 11, 2024•24 min•Ep. 62
Welcome to The Keto Vegan Podcast! 🌱✨ In this episode I talk about my personal experiences of how I best lose weight. And, surprise, surprise, it’s nothing to do with the food. It’s ALL about the mindset! We all know what to do to lose weight, so why don’t we do it consistently? It’s about taking full responsibility and recognising that every moment is a choice. In this episode, I also discuss about the book “Whole Brain Living” by Jill Bolte Taylor. This fascinating book explores the four diff...
Sep 04, 2024•16 min•Ep. 61
Welcome back to The Keto Vegan podcast! I’m Rachel, your host, and I’m so excited to share today’s episode with you. Recently, I finally got the chance to visit Mangosteen, a vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Southsea that I’ve been eyeing on Facebook for what feels like forever. Their photos always look so mouthwatering, I just couldn’t resist any longer—especially after my middle daughter and her partner went without me! So, I grabbed my eldest daughter and my granddaughter, and off we went f...
Aug 28, 2024•9 min•Ep. 60
In this episode of The Keto Vegan Rachel addresses what she calls ‘The most addictive substance on the planet!” Listen to this episode to find out more about that substance we all try to avoid on the keto diet. Valuable Resources For an extensive list of foods with their carb, fat and protein count, go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how For a keto-vegan start-up menu and shopping list go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how The Science: Sugar addiction...
Aug 21, 2024•13 min•Ep. 59
In this episode of The Keto Vegan podcast, I’m joined by Luke and Kingsley for some festive fun. Nearly a year ago, while still working as a teacher, I did a lot of forward planning and recorded this episode where we made a delicious creamy, raspberry cocktail. Things got a little tipsy, and I decided to hold off on sharing it until now. But now that I’ve moved on from teaching, it’s time to let you in on the fun. Join us as we mix up some holiday cheer—better late than never! Enjoy responsibly!...
Aug 14, 2024•11 min•Ep. 58
In this episode, Rachel takes listeners on her recent adventure to The Wickham Festival in Hampshire, UK. Determined to stay true to her keto vegan lifestyle, Rachel set out to explore the festival's offerings with her two sisters and brother-in-law. The family opted for a glamping tent, which turned out to be less luxurious than anticipated – no electricity and no proper bed, a far cry from her expectations of glamorous camping. Armed with more preparation than her previous school trip to Paris...
Aug 07, 2024•12 min•Ep. 57
Rachel and Luke (see episode #28 Keto Vegan Kickstart: Two Weeks with Luke and Kingsley - Unveiling Challenges, Tips, and Laughter!) meet for a drinks eve and decide to record for a podcast too! This is before Rachel launched the podcast but was recording as much as she could for future episodes. Rachel has waited until she retired from teaching before allowing this one to go ‘out there’. Definitely not acceptable to show students a tipsy teacher! She’d had a G&T before she started! She wasn...
Jul 31, 2024•16 min•Ep. 56
Welcome to another episode of The Keto Vegan Podcast! I'm your host, Rachel, and today we have an incredibly inspiring guest, Kate Galli. Kate is not only a dedicated personal trainer but also a passionate vegan health coach. Her journey to veganism is both compelling and enlightening, and I'm thrilled to share her story with you. Kate's transition to veganism has been a transformative journey. Starting as a vegetarian at 16, she spent years gradually moving towards a fully vegan lifestyle. For ...
Jul 25, 2024•27 min•Ep. 55
Welcome to another episode of "The Keto Vegan," your go-to podcast for all things delicious, plant-based, and low-carb! Today, Rachel dives into the sunny world of easy summer lunches. On the menu there is a little something for everyone. First up, stuffed peppers with a kick of chilli—perfect for those who like their veggies with a bit of spice. Then there's Rachel’s personal favourite: marinated chicken with a satay sauce that's so thick, you'll need a jackhammer to get through it. Don't worry...
Jul 18, 2024•11 min•Ep. 54
Welcome to another episode of The Keto Vegan Podcast! Rachel, your dedicated host, is back to share her latest adventures in navigating the world as a keto vegan. In this episode, Rachel talks about her recent experience at her cousin's wedding, where she faced yet another challenge with the food options—or lack thereof—for vegans. Unfortunately, there were no keto vegan options, and to make matters worse, the vegan dishes she requested were gone by the time she arrived. This marks the second we...
Jul 10, 2024•10 min•Ep. 53
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Keto Vegan Podcast! I'm your host, Rachel, and today we have a truly inspiring guest joining us. Heidi from Heylo is here to share her incredible journey of creating low-carb and keto breads that are perfect for those following a vegan lifestyle. Heidi's story began during the challenging times of Lockdown, a period that prompted many of us to re-evaluate our health and well-being. With a strong desire to improve her physical and emotional health, Heidi...
Jul 04, 2024•19 min•Ep. 52
Welcome to another delightful episode of The Keto Vegan podcast! Today’s journey takes us through the bustling streets of Paris, but not as a casual tourist. Oh no, Rachel, our intrepid host, decided to take on the City of Light accompanied by 35 energetic 12- and 13-year-olds. Talk about a challenge! Rachel embarked on this school trip with high hopes of maintaining her keto vegan lifestyle amidst the croissants and baguettes of Paris. Spoiler alert: things didn’t quite go as planned. Picture t...
Jun 27, 2024•13 min•Ep. 51
In this episode of The Keto Vegan Rachel explains why she hasn’t had time to do a full episode – she had promised an episode on being Keto Vegan in Paris but that is now next week. Rachel moved house just 6 days ago and is still surrounded with lots of things to put away and organise as well as still doing her teaching job. She apologises that she hasn’t had time to put together the Paris episode. Tune in next week to find out about being keto vegan in Paris on a school trip – spoiler alert – it...
Jun 19, 2024•4 min•Ep. 50
In this episode of the Keto Vegan Podcast, Rachel explores the differences between "fiber" and "fibre" on European and American food labels and why it's crucial for accurately counting carbs. If you're following a keto diet, understanding these distinctions can make a significant impact on your meal planning and nutritional tracking. In Europe, you'll often see "fibre" on labels, while in the U.S., it's "fiber." This small spelling difference can lead to big confusion, especially when calculatin...
Jun 12, 2024•17 min•Ep. 49
Ahoy, Keto Vegan crew! 🌊 In this episode, Rachel takes you on a three-day cruise adventure for the wedding of her fabulous friends, Luke and Kingsley. 🎉👬 Highlights: Wedding Bells and Waves: Join Rachel as she sets sail to celebrate love on the high seas. Luke and Kingsley's wedding was nothing short of spectacular, with endless ocean views and love in the air. Keto Vegan Challenge: Rachel put her lifestyle to the ultimate test – is it possible to stay both keto and vegan on a cruise? Spoiler...
Jun 05, 2024•7 min•Ep. 48
In this episode of the #KetoVegan Rachel shares some of her favourite snack ideas. If you often go to your cupboards and lack inspiration this episode is going to set you alight! She’s got a lineup of snacks so good, they'll make you forget you're on a diet. Yes, really. From crunchy to creamy, savoury to sweet, Rachel’s got it all covered. And don’t worry, you won’t have to forage in the woods or barter with a squirrel to get these snacks – they’re all easy to make and even easier to devour. Sn...
May 29, 2024•9 min•Ep. 47
Welcome to The Keto Vegan podcast, where Rachel blends the best of both worlds: the ketogenic diet and vegan lifestyle! In today’s episode Rachel dives into ten essential tips that will guide you towards a successful and fulfilling keto vegan life. First up, Rachel discusses the importance of planning your meals each week and the benefits of batch cooking. This not only saves time but also ensures you always have delicious, keto-friendly vegan meals ready to go. Next, she talks about why it's cr...
May 22, 2024•14 min•Ep. 46
Recently, I posed a question on social media: “When you became vegan, what did you do with any products that were made of leather?” The responses were enlightening and sparked a lot of personal reflection. Just two weeks before I went vegan, I bought a white fur jacket that I absolutely loved. But, since then, I’ve been conflicted about keeping it. Throughout this episode, I’ll be sharing my journey in trying to find a clearer answer. We'll explore the ethical differences between leather shoes a...
May 15, 2024•20 min•Ep. 45
Welcome to another episode of The Keto Vegan podcast! Today, join Rachel on a unique journey as she invites you into a day in the life of a keto vegan. Rachel finds herself in the midst of a friend's kitchen, embarking on a batch cooking adventure. With pots simmering and spices sizzling, she navigates the challenge of balancing flavours, portion sizes, and freezer space. Will she conquer the art of batch cooking without overcooking or running out of freezer room? Tune in as Rachel shares her in...
May 08, 2024•13 min•Ep. 44
Welcome to "The Keto Vegan," where Rachel takes you on a journey through her plant-powered, low-carb lifestyle. In this episode, join Rachel as she and Molly (see episode 10: An Eating Disorder Battle) celebrate Molly’s 18th Birthday and go to a West Sussex Thai restaurant. Get an exclusive peek into a day in the life of a keto vegan as she navigates dining out in the evening. But that's not all! Stick around until the end as Rachel shares insights from a thought-provoking blog by Veganuary on U...
May 01, 2024•21 min•Ep. 43
Welcome back to The Keto Vegan podcast! Today, join Rachel on an exciting journey through a unique day in the life of a Keto Vegan at a Hen Do in the vibrant city of Brighton. Picture this: cocktail tasting, laughter, and unforgettable moments with the fabulous Hens, Luke and Kingsley, a delightful gay couple. The adventure kicks off in a cozy pub, moves on to the lively ambiance of Revolution Bar, and culminates in the electrifying atmosphere of Pryzm, a bustling club. Throughout the episode, R...
Apr 24, 2024•15 min•Ep. 42
Welcome to this episode of The Keto Vegan podcast with Rachel, where she explores the intersection of health, sustainability, and mindful living. In this episode, she delves into three pivotal topics shaping our world today. First, Rachel uncovers the staggering potential for societal change: if everyone in the UK adopted a plant-based diet, it could save the NHS a staggering £6.7 billion annually. Then, she navigates the intricate landscape of nutrition, unveiling how plant-based proteins offer...
Apr 17, 2024•17 min•Ep. 41
