The Allsorts Podcast

When the pandemic hit, our relationship to our homes changed because we were spending more time in them than ever before…and even as we’ve moved forward, I think we’ve realized the impact that our homes can have on our lives. Especially as we enter the dark days of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, I thought that this was the perfect time to talk about how to create a safe, cozy and happy environ...

Something I’m passionate about is that cooking for yourself is one of the most important steps you can take in your personal wellness. When you cook at home, not only do you control what goes into your food but you’ll save a LOT of money, helping ensure that healthy eating is sustainable for you and your family. Especially with the cost of food rising globally, knowing how to coax more flavour and...

If you’re ready for a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood gut health conditions on the planet, you’re going to love my conversation about small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, AKA SIBO, with registered dietitian Ayten Salahi . I discovered Ayten’s work a while back on Instagram, and let me tell you, it’s rare to discover a practitioner I am so aligned with so it’s exciting for me to intr...

With cold and flu season upon us, I know that most of us are looking for every advantage we can find to try and keep our immune system strong and our bodies healthy over the winter season. Which is why you’re going to want to listen to this episode: we’re talking about how the gut microbiome actively supports immunity and how it can help keep you well! I am so excited to welcome back gastroenterol...

Stressed out? You’re definitely not alone…we seem to be very good at upping the ante on life at every single turn. So, you’re probably curious about whether there are any good supplements for stress. And that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about during the solo episode - the first of season 3! In my own life, I’ve noticed that life just seems to get more intense with each passing year, even th...

It’s 2022, can hustle culture just go away now?  Now, more than ever, we need to learn how to slow down…sounds easy,  but it actually takes a lot of courage in our always on society. The courage to reject the idea that you need to be constantly productive. That taking care of yourself needs to look a certain way. That wellness is just something you buy. Slowing down isn’t about giving up...

One of the MOST important aspects of evidence-based nutrition practice is a commitment to looking critically at the science of nutrition as it evolves and allowing your practice to evolve with it. And it has always struck me that some of what we call evidence-based nutrition is actually just professional consensus. For example, why do we gender the recommendations for fibre…when the guidelines are...

I remember when I first went vegetarian as a teenager in the 90s. There were no recipe or nutrition blogs. If I wanted information, or a sense of community, my main outlet was Vegetarian Times magazine. I poured over the pages, even buying my first ever cookbook, The Vegetarian Times cookbook, that I could not have fed myself without. So I cannot imagine what it must have been like for Ann Esselst...

Life is meant to constantly evolve: we are not the same person we were yesterday. Aging is a part of this human existence that each one of us experiences. I mean, the alternative is literally no longer living. No thanks. And yet, so much of the narrative around getting older is one of fading into the background. As a member of the over 40 club, I reject it entirely. But we also have to acknowledge...

Will oils cause heart disease? Are omega 6 fats inflammatory? There are few questions as hotly debated, even amongst health practitioners, as the subject of which oils - and how much - are beneficial, or even safe to eat. But is it REALLY a controversy in the research? Maybe not…and what the science says might actually surprise you. Which is why I asked my fave nutrition science communicator, Dr M...

What if every moment of every day, you are choosing your future? How would you spark change in the world - and in yourself? Could you learn to trust your inner knowing? I couldn’t think of a better person to explore these questions with than the one and only Joanne Molinaro, the Korean Vegan . To me, Joanne is proof that the internet can make the world a better place. Her work radiates compassion,...

What a way to close season 2! I am SO excited to share this episode with you because we are speaking to none other than Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD MSCI. “Dr. B” is a plant-based board certified gastroenterologist, gut health expert, and New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled . In the show today, we are going to share so much actionable information to help you strengthen and heal your gut i...

Have you been racking up your grocery bill trying to eat vegan? This episode will help you fix that. This week, we’re chatting with Nisha Melvani of the amazing Cooking for Peanuts blog, which is all about making plant-based cooking practical—and affordable. About Nisha Melvani: Nisha Melvani is the author of the new cookbook, Practically Vegan , as well as a registered dietitian and nutritionist....

It’s time for another solo episode!!! I heard you loud and clear…apparently, you don’t mind listening to me talk into your ears all by myself so this week, I thought I would tackle some common slip ups on a plant-based diet. GASP! Yes, ANY eater can find themselves in a sticky situation sometimes, even folks on a plant-based diet. As many of you know, I’ve been a dietitian for over a decade—a...

How do we explain what resonates with us and what doesn’t? And what is resonance, anyways? You may—or may not—be surprised to learn that the word resonate actually refers to the creation or experience of a deep, full, and reverberating sound … which brings us to today’s very special guest. For this week's show, we speak to May Globus, a sound therapist with an amazing podcast of her own, called Th...

Aging is an absolute privilege. But you wouldn’t know it from looking at most media. We’re either trying to biohack our years away—or pretending growing older doesn’t exist with our intense focus on 30 under 30 lists, “age-reversing” beauty products, or the lives of the young and famous (buh-bye! ) So how do we reverse the trend? Enter Pamela Fergusson, a registered dietitian with a PhD in nutriti...

In today’s show, Desiree talks to Carleigh Bodrug, the unstoppable force behind the popular blog, TikTok, and now cookbook, PlantYou ! Since going plant-based in 2015, Carleigh has amassed a community of over a million strong with her innovative take on whole food plant based cooking. Her “scrappy” cooking series, where she turns common food scraps into delicious plant-based dishes, has been featu...

Today’s episode is a conversation between friends in food. Blogger, recipe developer, food stylist, and food photographer Sophie MacKenzie talks about how she stumbled into the culinary world and what it’s actually like to build a blog and a brand. Trust her, it asks a LOT of its creators…especially in a sea—no wait, an ocean—of bloggers. And why, sometimes, it’s the people you meet along the way,...

Hi all! Desiree, your Allsorts host here. Since my new book Good for Your Gut will be out in a few months, I thought it would be cool to take a peek into the publishing world. This week launches a special TWO PART series on what it’s really like to write and create cookbooks. For part one, I’m speaking with my amazing literary agent, Carly Watters, to get under the hood of what it takes to make it...

Be honest: how many self help books do you own? Do you actually feel any better as a result? In our earnest quest to take care of ourselves, to live happier and more meaningful lives, it can be too easy to let others set the bar for our success. Is this a mistake? Enter Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran who recently wrote an op-ed in the Globe and Mail calling self help books the gateway drug to a trillion...

Today we’re talking to food culture writer and plant-based human Alicia Kennedy about gender politics, restaurant culture, and inequality in the food industry. In our opinion, examining the things Alicia writes about doesn’t happen often enough. And it’s critical to creating a more just and sustainable food system. For example, there are so many ways in which food is gendered: food prep and feedin...

Hi all! Welcome to our sixth episode! (Un-be-lieve-a-ble!) Keeping in line with our theme of non-diet January , this week’s episode takes a critical look at how exercise fits into our lives. Today’s guest, Helen Phelan, is an intuitive pilates instructor with an anti-diet approach to exercise. Since most of us have—or once had—a complicated relationship with eating and/or movement (thanks celeb cu...

Do you remember a time in your life when you didn’t think about what you ate? You just, ate? Wouldn’t it be nice to get back there, to make food feel good? Well, buckle up friends, this episode is gonna be a juicy one because today we’re talking to dietitian Lindsay Pleskot about how to reclaim your relationship to eating—and make food feel good. Ready? Let’s dive in. About Lindsay Pleskot: Lindsa...

Hey friends, it’s Desiree! Happy New Year and welcome to non-diet January! This week, we’re doing something a little different. You’re gonna hang with ME today! Yep, just me , my thoughts, and your ears. All cozy like. This season I’ll be releasing a few solo episodes so we can do some deep dives into my favourite juicy topics, like this week where we talk all things HEALTH. What does it really me...

Anna Pippus is a plant-based lawyer, mother of two and bestselling author of the new book The Vegan Family Cookbook , a collection of simple recipes and game-changing kitchen strategies. In the episode, we chat about the most effective ways to feed a plant-based family… but honestly, today’s convo is going to help anyone who wants to streamline their meal planning or who is curious about how to ju...