Eating for Eden

As a foodie, you may feel hesitant about the idea of eating plant based. The idea of giving up some of your favorite foods just may not feel worth it. But eating plant based doesn’t have to mean exclusion of joy and delight (or even some of your favorite indulgences). How so? Listen in. . . . Interested in discounted nutrition coaching? Email edenandme@substack.com . . . When it comes to doing som...

You want to be thoughtful about how your food affects the environment, but you’re not jazzed about spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Listen in for how to eat in a climate-friendly way with minimal time and effort. . . . Interested in discounted nutrition coaching? Email edenandme@substack.com . . . When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter . Thanks for tu...

The Blue Zones are known for health and longevity. But what might they have to teach us about caring for the environment? Both with regard to food and beyond? . . . Interested in discounted nutrition coaching? Email edenandme@substack.com . . . When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter . Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-firs...

When eating plant based, we have a choice. Should we use plants to imitate animal products, or focus on making plants the star? Which is better? Does it matter? Listen in. . . . Interested in discounted nutrition coaching? Email edenandme@substack.com . . . When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter . Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that take...

I’m currently offering something that you won’t want to miss—listen in to learn more. . . . Interested in discounted nutrition coaching? Email edenandme@substack.com . . . When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter . Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action. We’ve been given a beautiful garden to stew...

We’ve been told that meat and dairy are crucial for getting enough protein. Can we get by without them? Or will omitting them cause us to be at risk of not meeting our protein requirements? . . . When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter . Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action. We’ve been given a...

A common question about eating plant based is whether it is expensive. With all manner of plant-based alternatives to animal products popping up in grocery stores, it would be easy to jump to the conclusion that it’s expensive to eat plant based. But is it? Listen in. . . . When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter . Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a...

We’re all drawn to beauty. But what does it have to do with our dietary choices and eating habits? A heck of a lot, actually. Listen in. . . . When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter . Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action. We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small...

Listen in for examples of what I eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner each week (not to mention snacks, beverages, and desserts, too). Get meal ideas for eating plant-predominant or plant-exclusive on the regular. . . . When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter . Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate act...

Cheese’s greenhouse gas emissions are over 7 times greater than emissions from tofu. Why not try a tofu-based cheese swap? Listen in for step-by-step recipes to make your own plant-based feta and ricotta at home. . . . When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter . Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate acti...

Today I am joined by Dr. Matthew Nagra, a naturopathic doctor with a focus on nutrition and lifestyle based in Vancouver, BC. In this episode Dr. Nagra and I discuss: * His own personal health journey and how a plant-based diet changed his life * Biggest misconceptions about soy foods * Health impacts of phytoestrogens and soy isoflavones * Effects of soy on hormones * Soy’s amino acid profile * E...

Tofu is rich in plant protein and wildly versatile, yet it remains highly underrated and commonly misunderstood. It’s a great alternative to meat and dairy. But what exactly is tofu? How do you use it or cook it? How do you make tofu delicious? If any of these questions resonate, this episode is for you. Listen in. . . . When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matt...

Diet tribe terminology can be confusing. Here on Eating for Eden, why do I use the words I do? What does “plant based” even mean? Why don’t I opt for the term “vegan”? Listen in. . . . When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter . Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action. We’ve been given a beautiful g...

When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter . Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.  We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.  I’m here to help you decide with in...

Today I am joined by Dr. Alan Flanagan, a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Surrey, UK with a PhD and master’s degree in Nutrition. In this episode, Alan and I discuss: * General points of scientific consensus regarding nutrition * Characteristics of dietary patterns conducive to health * Health impacts of red meat * Alan’s own food journey, especially related to food’s environmen...

When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter . Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action. We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.  I’m here to help you decide with int...

014 | How to Eat Plant Based at Restaurants When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter . Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action. We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emis...

013 | Find Your People When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter . Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action. We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions. I’m here to he...

When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.   Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action. We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions. I’m here to help you decide with int...

We know that consuming plant sources of protein is better for planetary health. But it’s worth asking: are we making sacrifices to our physical health by making food choices with the planet in mind? A question that often arises in the world of fitness and nutrition is whether animal or plant protein is superior to the other. Is animal protein superior to plant protein? Is plant protein superior? O...

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I’m joined today by Chris MacAskill, a retired earth scientist and founder of the popular YouTube channel Plant Chompers. With a channel name like that, it might be hard to believe that Chris grew up in a nearly carnivore food environment. Chris shares about key points along his journey that challenged his perspective, especially his work with the “Godfather of Fitness” Jack LaLanne and his work i...

008 | Your Wallet on Plants  When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter . Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action. We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions. I’m here...

When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter .  Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action. We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.  I’m here to help you decide with in...

When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter . Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action. We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions. I’m here to help you decide with inte...