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Plant-Based Diet

58 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratings

Curious about what plant-based eating is all about? If you’re thinking of incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet or are looking for more plant-based recipes, this podcast is for you.

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Plant-Forward Modern Jewish Cuisine

March 08, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 71 MB

The multi-talented trained chef, dietician and cookbook author, Micah Siva, shares her passion for reimagining traditional dishes with a health-conscious, plant-based approach to Jewish cooking. Whether you’re a foodie looking for new inspiration or simply curious about the intersection of culture and cuisine, tune in to discover the world of plant-forward Jewish cuisine. In this episode you’ll hear: 3:00 – What sparked Micah’s love of food? 6:30 – Micah’s education and professional journey...

How to Overcome Plant-Based Eating Roadblocks

February 09, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 61.3 MB

Ready to conquer the challenges that may be keeping you from embracing a plant-based diet? In this episode, plant-based health coach, Michele Stamn PT, navigates the top five hurdles that often stand between individuals and their journey toward a more plant-powered plate. Tune in for practical tips to help you overcome these obstacles on your journey to a healthier you. In this episode you’ll hear: 3:30 – From physical therapist to plant-based health coach. 5:50 – Mindset for plant-based ea...

How to Lose Weight with Plant-Based Eating

January 12, 2024 12:00 - 38 minutes - 88 MB

Hold on to your greens folks! In this episode, we’re talking about common mistakes that might be sabotaging your plant-based weight loss goals. Tune in to hear The Plant Forward Nutritionist, Hannah Van Ark, discuss the dos and don’ts of plant-based weight loss so you can thrive on your weight loss journey. In this episode you’ll hear: 3:30 – It’s a girl! 4:15 – Batch cooking 6:00 – Why people may not lose weight if they’re eating more plants 8:00 – Plant-based v. vegan 9:30 – Weight Loss M...

What is Lab-Grown Meat: Is it really meat?

December 08, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 41.8 MB

Delve into the fascinating world of lab-grown meat in our latest episode. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast, an eco-warrior or simply like food tech, this episode sheds light on the potential of cell cultivated meat and the current stage of the industry. In this episode you’ll hear: 3:00 – What is cellular food and cultivated meat? Is it even meat? 5:00 – Is lab-grown meat the same as cell cultivated meat? 5:40 – What are the environmental benefits of cell cultivated meat? 9:45 – When w...

Lab-Grown Meat: Will It Be Available Soon?

December 08, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 41.8 MB

Delve into the fascinating world of lab-grown meat in our latest episode. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast, an eco-warrior or simply like food tech, this episode sheds light on the potential of cell cultivated meat and the current stage of the industry. In this episode you’ll hear: 3:00 – What is cellular food and cultivated meat? Is it even meat? 5:00 – Is lab-grown meat the same as cell cultivated meat? 5:40 – What are the environmental benefits of cell cultivated meat? 9:45 – When w...

The Evolution of Plant-Based Eating: From Hippie to Sophisticated

November 10, 2023 16:50 - 25 minutes - 59 MB

Times have changed since the unsophisticated beginnings of plant-based cuisine. Are you ready to discover the culinary innovations and techniques that have transformed plant-based dishes into gastronomic masterpieces? Whether you’re a foodie eager to understand the nuances of modern plant-based cuisine or you want to elevate your own cooking, this episode with renowned Chef Matthew Ravenscroft is a feast for your ears. In this episode you’ll hear: 1:30 – Chef Matthew’s plant-based backgro...

How NYC Hospitals Shifted to More Plant-Based Meals

October 13, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MB

If you’ve ever been a hospital patient, chances are you weren’t impressed with the food. In this episode, we delve into New York City’s ground-breaking ‘Plant-Based by Default’ initiative with the Executive Director of New York City’s Mayor’s Office of Food Policy, Kate MacKenzie, the Executive Director of the Better Food Foundation, Jennifer Channin and Sodexo Client Executive at NYC Health + Hospitals, Samantha Morgenstern. Discover how this bustling city’s healthcare system is leading the ...

Functional Smoothies to Revitalize Your Day

September 08, 2023 11:30 - 20 minutes - 48 MB

Unlock the world of functional smoothies with Chelsie Hodge, the dynamic Founder and CEO of Blender Bites. In this episode, we chat about the health benefits and the ingredients that make these smoothies more than just a tasty treat. Whether you're a smoothie enthusiast or just getting started, Chelsie's expertise on superfoods, adaptogens, and the magic of blending will inspire you to level up your nutrition game. In this episode you’ll hear: 3:15 – Blender Bites presence in the U.S. 4:15...

Optimal Times to Eat: Fasting for Longevity and Weight Loss

August 18, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 71.3 MB

Fasting diets are all the rage. But what does fasting have to do with longevity, and what are the optimal times to eat? In this episode, Dr. Joseph Anton, CEO of L-Nutra, breaks down the science behind how our bodies react to periods of fasting and its potential health and longevity benefits. Don’t miss Dr. Antoun’s evidence-based recommendations on the best time to eat and how to incorporate fasting strategies into your routine for weight loss and longevity. In this episode you’ll hear: 1:...

Clean Beauty: Ayurvedic Skincare

August 04, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 88 MB

Do you want to give your skin back its healthy glow? Discover how Ayurveda can nourish not just your body, but also your skin. Guest Lisa Mattam, the dynamic founder of the evidence-based natural skincare line Sahajan, shares the science behind her skincare line that bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern efficacy. In this episode you’ll hear: 5:00 - What is Ayurveda? 7:35 - What is Ayurvedic skincare? 8:30 - Hyperpigmentation 9:45 - Ayurvedic skincare ingredients 12:45 - “Like...

Deep Dive into Milk Substitutes

July 14, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 60.1 MB

Whether you’re vegan, lactose intolerant or simply curious about plant-based milks and their ingredients, this episode is for you. To help us take a closer look at milk substitutes, Esther is joined by the CEO of MALK Organics, Jason Bronstad. In this episode you’ll hear: 3:10 - How Jason Bronstad changed and improved his eating habits 5:30 - Ingredients in some plant-based milks including gums, oils and fillers 10:15 - Why MALK Organics chose to produce oat and almond milk 12:30 - What’s...

Exploring the Future of Food: Predictions from Food Industry Leaders

May 12, 2023 15:45 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MB

What does the future of food look like to you? We asked a variety of food industry experts at a live event to share their predictions of what the future of food might look like. In this short montage episode, hear their predictions on everything from sustainability and food security to fusion flavour trends. Credits Host: Esther Garfin Sound Recording & Editing: Aidan Robson Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/plant-based-diet--3431055/support.

Unlocking the Power of Algae for Our Health

April 21, 2023 15:45 - 39 minutes - 90.5 MB

Want to give your health a boost? In this episode, we speak with Catharine Arnston, CEO of Energybits, about the science behind algae and how it can benefit our mitochondria and women’s health. From cancer protection to better sleep and increased energy, Catharine shares her insights on the power of algae to help reach optimal health. In this episode you’ll hear: 1:50 – Nutritional and healing benefits of algae 3:00 – Macroalgae v. microalgae 4:25 – The difference between spirulina and chlo...

How LinkedIn San Francisco Made the Leap to a Plant-Based Menu in Their Cafeteria

March 31, 2023 15:45 - 29 minutes - 66.6 MB

Chef Alicia Jenish-Mc Carron of the LinkedIn San Francisco office and Katie Cantrell, CEO of Greener By Default, are two passionate plant-based advocates who share fascinating information about the pilot plant-based program they implemented at the LinkedIn office. Hear how the pilot was received, the delicious plant-based dishes that Chef Alicia creates on-site and what the office has on their menu these days, post pilot. Plus, get tips on how you can make a difference in your own workplace a...

Sweet Success: Redefining Chocolate Confections with Healthier, Clean Ingredients

February 24, 2023 16:45 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

I love chocolate! If you’re a chocolate lover and want a healthier alternative, tune in to this episode with Blissfully Better CEO, Bonnie Boroian, to hear how she created chocolate confections with a nutrient-rich, low-glycemic sweetener and whole food organic ingredients. In this episode you’ll hear: 2:00 – How Bonnie got interested in low glycemic sweeteners 3:30 – About coconut nectar 6:00 – How does Blissfully Better’s sugar content compare to other chocolate bars? 8:00 – About dark ch...

Eating for Longevity and Increasing Health Span

February 10, 2023 16:45 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Want a long and healthy life? In this episode, we explore whether a whole food plant based diet can impact one's longevity with The Plant Forward Nutritionist, Hannah Van Ark. We also discuss how much protein we really need, and how to “safely” introduce more beans into the diet. Plus, Hannah shares her recipe for delicious fudgy libido-boosting black bean brownies that you won't want to miss. Tune in for an informative and tasty episode! In this episode you’ll hear: 5:40 – Hannah’s educati...

Nourishing Your Body During Chemotherapy: Is plant based eating recommended?

February 03, 2023 16:17 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MB

How best to support one’s body when undergoing chemotherapy is a question discussed by culinary medicine expert Dr. Sabrina Falquier and naturopath and functional medicine doctor Easter Ho. They examine whether a plant-based diet is recommended during or after chemotherapy and look at issues around iron absorption from plant sources. As referenced in the episode: Subscribe to Doctors+ Premium Episodes on Apple Podcasts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pl...

Plant Power for Constipation Relief

January 20, 2023 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MB

Are you suffering from constipation? Two physicians and experts in nutrition and digestive health discuss how a plant-based diet and fiber can help reduce symptoms of constipation, and also a warning about what you should consider before omitting certain food sources from your diet. As referenced in the episode: Subscribe to Doctors+ Premium Episodes on Apple Podcasts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/plant-based-diet--3431055/support.

Revolutionizing the Egg Industry with Plant Based Alternatives with the Vegg Owner Harold Bollaci

January 13, 2023 16:45 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Can a plant based egg substitute taste, smell and cook just like the real thing? Find out in this episode with Harold Bollaci, owner of the Vegg egg replacement company. Drawn to veganism after a lifetime of dietary complications related to being born without an esophagus, Harold shares the inspiring story of how he overcame his own health struggles and ultimately acquired the Vegg. He discusses the environmental and health benefits of plant-based eating, and the future of the plant-based foo...

Can Hormones Be Balanced Through Food?

November 11, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 75.5 MB

Have you ever said to yourself “If only chocolate were healthy for me…”? Here’s some news - eating dark chocolate (60%+) could benefit your health! In the latest “Plant Based Diet” episode featuring food and women’s health blogger Talida Voinea, you’ll learn: 1. The benefits of a plant based diet for hormone health 2. How chocolate and soy can benefit women’s hormones 3. Talida’s journey to hormone balance and the creation of her successful blog and Instagram account. In this episode you’ll ...

Omega-3: The Essential Fat for Every Cell in Your Body

October 07, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 49.7 MB

Do you want to achieve optimal health? Corinna Bellizzi is sharing information about omega-3’s from algae to achieve optimal health. In this episode you will learn the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, the challenges of getting enough omega-3’s from plant based food sources, and the potential of algae to provide a more efficient way of getting these nutrients. In this episode you’ll hear: 2:50 - Corinna’s background and knowledge of omega-3’s 5:55 - What are omega 3 fatty acids and wha...

Nutrition Tips for Migraine & Headache Relief

September 09, 2022 15:30 - 26 minutes - 60.3 MB

If you're interested in finding natural ways to control headaches and migraines, then you need to tune into this episode. We'll be going over essential nutrients and foods for chronic headaches and migraines, so that you can finally get some relief. Guest Susannah Juteau, who is a registered dietician specializing in headache and migraine nutrition, discovered a medication-free solution after suffering for five years from debilitating headaches and migraine attacks. In this episode you’ll he...

Difference Between Plant Based and Vegan: Our Guests Respond

June 28, 2022 16:00 - 4 minutes - 11.2 MB

Unsure what the difference is between plant based and vegan? In this short episode, find out what some of our podcast guests have to say. Credit: Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann As referenced in this episode: Other episodes with Kathy Davis What Does Whole Food Plant Based Mean? (Episode 13): https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-13-what-does-whole-food-plant-based-mean/ Plant Based Recipes for the BBQ (Episode 21): https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com...

Can Eating Plant Foods Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer?

June 23, 2022 21:13 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer. Approximately 13% of women will be diagnosed with female breast cancer at some point in their life. Is there such a thing as an anti-cancer diet and more specifically, can plant based eating reduce the risk of breast cancer? Find out with guest Easter Ho, ND, IFMCP. From breast cancer risk factors to current scientific research and specific food examples, Dr. Ho provides important prevention information that you don’t want to miss. In this episode ...

Top Plant Based Food Trends

June 16, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

What’s trending in plant based foods for 2022? Kory Zelickson, the co-founder and CEO of Vejii Holdings, lets us in on what’s hot in plant based products. In this episode you’ll hear: 2:00 – How Kory began his plant based journey 4:00 – The top trending food categories on Vejii 5:00 – Is the next generation of plant based foods healthier? 6:30 – Cheese alternatives 10:00 – Price of products on shopvejii.com 13:40 – Frozen goods shipping 16:10 – Kory’s favourite plant based foods and cooking...

Save Money on Plant Based Groceries

June 09, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Let’s help you save money on groceries. In a climate of rising food prices, we take a look at where plant based foods fit into this landscape and how to do plant based on a budget. Guest Colleen Montgomery, a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Certified Plant Based Health Coach and owner of Wellness Within LLC, provides meat v. plant based comparisons with great money saving tips and recipe ideas. In this episode you’ll hear: 3:15 – Eating plant based foods is expensive: Fact or fiction? 5:15 –...

Plant Based Recipes for the BBQ

May 06, 2022 15:45 - 23 minutes - 53.1 MB

Love to grill? This episode is all about plant based recipe ideas for the barbeque. From main dishes to sides, plant based lifestyle coach, author and CEO of VegInspired, Kathy Davis, shares delicious plant based BBQ ideas and even lets us in on her plant based burger recipe. In this episode you’ll hear: 2:55 - Plant based alternatives including veggie burgers, tempeh BLT & carrot dogs 6:45 - Black bean burger recipe 12:30 - Be in control of your BBQ experience and have enough to eat 13:20 -...

Mineral Sunscreen: What is it and is it better for you?

April 01, 2022 20:17 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MB

What is the best sunscreen? Co-Founder and CEO of Thrive Natural Care, Alex McIntosh, explains the differences between mineral and chemical sunscreen, and provides tips on what to look for in a sunscreen that not only protects you from the sun but is also safe to use. With his company’s mission to “leave things better than we found them”, Alex also explains Thrive’s regenerative business model that helps restore degraded ecosystems and communities in Costa Rica. In this episode you’ll hear: ...

Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen

April 01, 2022 20:17 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MB

What is the best sunscreen? Co-Founder and CEO of Thrive Natural Care, Alex McIntosh, explains the differences between mineral and chemical sunscreen, and provides tips on what to look for in a sunscreen that not only protects you from the sun but is also safe to use. With his company’s mission to “leave things better than we found them”, Alex also explains Thrive’s regenerative business model that helps restore degraded ecosystems and communities in Costa Rica. In this episode you’ll hear: ...

Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen: What's the Difference?

April 01, 2022 20:17 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MB

What is the best sunscreen? Co-Founder and CEO of Thrive Natural Care, Alex McIntosh, explains the differences between mineral and chemical sunscreen, and provides tips on what to look for in a sunscreen that not only protects you from the sun but is also safe to use. With his company’s mission to “leave things better than we found them”, Alex also explains Thrive’s regenerative business model that helps restore degraded ecosystems and communities in Costa Rica. In this episode you’ll hear: ...

Mineral Sunscreen: What is it and is it better for you than chemical sunscreen?

April 01, 2022 20:17 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MB

What is the best sunscreen? Co-Founder and CEO of Thrive Natural Care, Alex McIntosh, explains the differences between mineral and chemical sunscreen, and provides tips on what to look for in a sunscreen that not only protects you from the sun but is also safe to use. With his company’s mission to “leave things better than we found them”, Alex also explains Thrive’s regenerative business model that helps restore degraded ecosystems and communities in Costa Rica. In this episode you’ll hear: ...

Plant Based Nutrition for Children

March 04, 2022 16:15 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MB

If you know a baby or child with food intolerances, allergies, skin sensitivities and growth or stomach problems, this episode is for you. Esther chats with the CEO of Else Nutrition, Hamutal Yitzhak, about the story behind Else and the benefits of a whole food plant based formula for children. Hamutal is a serial entrepreneur and inventor who has dedicated most of her professional life to infant and child nutrition. In this episode you’ll hear: 1:10 – The story behind Else Nutrition 4:45 – ...

Plant Based Nutrition for Children with Else Nutrition CEO Hamutal Yitzhak

March 04, 2022 16:15 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MB

If you know a baby or child with food intolerances, allergies, skin sensitivities and growth or stomach problems, this episode is for you. Esther chats with the CEO of Else Nutrition, Hamutal Yitzhak, about the story behind Else and the benefits of a whole food plant based formula for children. Hamutal is a serial entrepreneur and inventor who has dedicated most of her professional life to infant and child nutrition. In this episode you’ll hear: 1:10 – The story behind Else Nutrition 4:45 –...

Heart Health Benefits of a Plant Based Diet

January 28, 2022 15:30 - 29 minutes - 66.4 MB

“Studies show that every step you take in the direction of a plant based diet can improve your health,” according to guest Colleen Montgomery. Colleen is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Certified Plant Based Health Coach who chats about lowering blood pressure and cholesterol naturally with a plant based diet to prevent and even reverse heart disease. She offers cooking tips and recipes, including a wonderful “No-Cheese” vegan dip which she prepares live during the episode. In this epis...

Chinese Medicine and Plant Based Eating

January 07, 2022 15:26 - 31 minutes - 72.5 MB

How does plant based eating fit into the practice of Chinese Medicine? What foods should we be eating in different seasons? In this episode, Ellen Goldsmith, an educator, licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, and author of Nutritional Healing with Chinese Medicine, discusses the basic principles of Chinese medicine and the interplay with nutrition. She explains how it differs from the Western approach and elucidates the concepts of yin and yang, qi, seasonal eating and the thermal nat...

Clean Haircare

October 31, 2021 19:10 - 32 minutes - 75.4 MB

What chemicals are lurking in your shampoo and other haircare products? Do you have skin issues? In the third of three episodes on clean beauty, we chat with celebrity hair designer and World founder, Brian Phillips. After ten years being a hairstylist, Brian developed contact dermatitis on his hands. The culprit? Fragrance in haircare products. Brian shines a light on the over-marketing and greenwashing in the haircare industry and discusses how suffering from his skin condition led him to r...

Clean Haircare with World Hair and Skin Founder Brian Phillips

October 31, 2021 19:10 - 32 minutes - 75.4 MB

What chemicals are lurking in your shampoo and other haircare products? Do you have skin issues? In the third of three episodes on clean beauty, we chat with celebrity hair designer and World founder, Brian Phillips. After ten years being a hairstylist, Brian developed contact dermatitis on his hands. The culprit? Fragrance in haircare products. Brian shines a light on the over-marketing and greenwashing in the haircare industry and discusses how suffering from his skin condition led him to r...

Clean Makeup

October 15, 2021 16:22 - 38 minutes - 88.6 MB

What is the toxic exposure in makeup? In the second of three episodes on clean beauty, we chat with a pioneer in clean beauty and co-founder of Vapour Beauty, Krysia Boinis. A breast cancer survivor, Krysia discusses why she started a non-toxic deodorant company and her own line of all natural cosmetic products. In this eye-opening discussion, you’ll hear what’s actually in conventional makeup and why you might want to change what you buy. In this episode you’ll here: 1:50 - Krysia’s wellne...

Clean Makeup with Vapour Beauty Co-Founder Krysia Boinis

October 15, 2021 16:22 - 38 minutes - 88.6 MB

What is the toxic exposure in makeup? In the second of three episodes on clean beauty, we chat with a pioneer in clean beauty and co-founder of Vapour Beauty, Krysia Boinis. A breast cancer survivor, Krysia discusses why she started a non-toxic deodorant company and her own line of all natural cosmetic products. In this eye-opening discussion, you’ll hear what’s actually in conventional makeup and why you might want to change what you buy. In this episode you’ll here: 1:50 - Krysia’s wellne...

Clean Beauty with Skincare Company Founder Indie Lee

October 01, 2021 19:20 - 35 minutes - 81.3 MB

It’s not only what we eat but what we put onto our skin that’s important for our health. After all, skin is our body’s largest organ. In this episode, which is 1 of 3 episodes we’re dedicating to the topic of clean beauty, we chat with the founder of the clean, eco-chic skincare line, Indie Lee. After a successful surgery to remove a brain tumor in 2009, Indie embarked on a new journey to create a clean beauty collection dedicated to inspiring and empowering others to be mindful about what th...

Clean Beauty

October 01, 2021 19:20 - 35 minutes - 81.3 MB

It’s not only what we eat but what we put onto our skin that’s important for our health. After all, skin is our body’s largest organ. In this episode, which is 1 of 3 episodes we’re dedicating to the topic of clean beauty, we chat with the founder of the clean, eco-chic skincare line, Indie Lee. After a successful surgery to remove a brain tumor in 2009, Indie embarked on a new journey to create a clean beauty collection dedicated to inspiring and empowering others to be mindful about what th...

What Does Whole Food Plant-Based Mean?

August 06, 2021 15:59 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MB

A vegan or plant-based diet is not necessarily synonymous with a healthy diet. In this episode, plant-based lifestyle coach and cookbook author Kathy Davis discusses how to transition to plant-based eating in a healthy way and what being whole food plant-based is all about. Kathy herself lost 35 pounds on a plant-based diet after setting a goal to eat more plants and less processed foods. As a bonus, Kathy goes into the kitchen and prepares a delicious whole food plant-based salad. In this e...

Plant-Based Pantry Essentials

July 09, 2021 15:16 - 18 minutes - 41.5 MB

Let’s help you stock your pantry! In this episode about plant-based pantry essentials, registered dietitian Laura Baum discusses useful pantry items for a plant-based diet plus their health benefits. In this episode you’ll hear: 0:45 – Basic pantry items for a plant-based diet and their health benefits 9:35 – Advanced pantry item suggestions 10:40 – What is nutritional yeast 13:20 – Laura’s top 3 pantry items For a video on how to make a flax egg, click here: https://youtu.be/WQMy8uB4m7I ...

Vegan Athlete Diet with Former NHL Player TJ Galiardi

June 06, 2021 02:27 - 22 minutes - 52.2 MB

What do pro athletes eat? Are vegan diets good for athletes? In this episode, former NHL hockey player TJ Galiardi provides a window into what he and his teammates ate before and after games, when and why he became vegan and the changes that resulted. Even if you’re not a professional athlete, you’ll get some tips on what to eat to achieve optimal results when exercising or engaging in sports. In this episode you’ll hear: 1:50 – TJ’s story on becoming a vegan while playing professional hocke...

Healthy Snack Recipes

May 20, 2021 15:53 - 17 minutes - 40 MB

Learn how to make two plant-based healthy snack recipes, one savoury and one sweet, with Physician & Culinary Medicine Expert Dr. Sabrina Falquier. The savoury snack being made during this podcast is popcorn and the sweeter snack is chocolate bark. You can join along in your kitchen or simply listen and save this episode for another time when you’re ready to make these guilt-free snacks. Let us know if you like this recipe format at [email protected]. Popcorn Ingredients: •Air ...

Indoor Vegetable and Herb Garden Tips

May 09, 2021 02:46 - 13 minutes - 31.5 MB

Whether you’re considering growing vegetables and herbs indoors on a window sill, using hydroponics or smart gardens, horticulturist and guest Paul Zammit discusses realistic expectations that one should have for an indoor garden plus some indoor growing tips. In this episode you’ll hear: 1:20 – What to keep in mind when growing an indoor vegetable garden 3:20 – What direction should the indoor garden face if using natural light? 4:05 – Paul’s tips on growing lights 5:10 – Hydroponics explain...

Backyard Vegetable Garden Tips

April 11, 2021 13:54 - 30 minutes - 69.4 MB

Outdoor vegetable gardening is gaining in popularity for many reasons including its mental and physical health benefits. What better way to increase the vegetable varieties in your diet than to plant them at home? In this episode, horticulturist, professor and radio guest Paul Zammit offers tips for outdoor vegetable growing. From seeds to soil, this episode will help you plant a successful vegetable garden. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/plant-based-die...

Heart Health and Diet

February 28, 2021 01:05 - 4 minutes - 9.75 MB

Vegan cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, FACC, also known as “America’s Healthy Heart Doc”, discusses the role of a plant-based diet in the prevention and reversal of heart disease in this 4 minute segment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/plant-based-diet--3431055/support.

Functional Foods: What are they and what are their benefits?

January 10, 2021 14:50 - 47 minutes - 110 MB

People are increasingly looking to be proactive in supporting their health and are seeking functional foods. But what are functional foods exactly? In this episode, founder and CEO of functional food brand JOYA, Ruth Elnekave, along with Kate Taylor Martin, owner of superfood café nutbar, provide their insights on this rising product category. In this episode you’ll hear: 2:00 - Kate’s journey to opening superfood café nutbar 6:30 - Ruth’s path to founding functional food brand JOYA 10:45 -...

Functional Foods: Definition, Examples and Benefits

January 10, 2021 14:50 - 47 minutes - 110 MB

People are increasingly looking to be proactive in supporting their health and are seeking functional foods. But what are functional foods exactly? In this episode, founder and CEO of functional food brand JOYA, Ruth Elnekave, along with Kate Taylor Martin, owner of superfood café nutbar, provide their insights on this rising product category. In this episode you’ll hear: 2:00 - Kate’s journey to opening superfood café nutbar 6:30 - Ruth’s path to founding functional food brand JOYA 10:45 -...