Plant-Based Diet

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...

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 bon...

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...

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...

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 u...

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 ga...

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 vegeta...

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. Keywords: Plant-Based Diet, Healthy Recipes, Weight Loss, Meatless Monday, WFPB, Heart Health, Vegan, Protein, Plant-based on a budget, Meal Prep, Veganuary, Hormone Balance, Plant Based, Grow Hea...

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...

It has been touted as the food of the future and the most nutrient dense food on the planet. In this episode, Catharine Arnston, Founder & CEO of Energybits, discusses algae which she describes as food that’s “a gift to us from mother nature”. Rising health awareness and increasing world population is driving demand for this sustainable and nutrient-rich food. Packed with vitamins, minerals an...

Checking in with Fay and Ashley during the COVID pandemic. We talk about changes to their grocery buying, what's in their pantry, biggest meal of the day, child-friendly plant based foods and superhero smoothies. Keywords: Plant-Based Diet, Healthy Recipes, Weight Loss, Meatless Monday, WFPB, Heart Health, Vegan, Protein, Plant-based on a budget, Meal Prep, Veganuary, Hormone Balance, Plant Based,...

In this 20 minute episode, Fay and Ashley are back discussing fat, why our bodies need fat and what plant based foods have healthy fats. You’ll also get great information about cooking with plant-based oils and their smoke points. As a bonus for our audience, Fay and Ashley have provided some great plant-based recipes which we’re putting our our website, so be sure to check them out at https://www...

We’re back with Fay and Ashley from episode 1 discussing plant based meat alternatives. We discuss plant based burger ingredients and whether the store-bought varieties are a healthy option. What you’ll hear: -2:30 Why Ashley and Fay changed their meat-eating habits -5:00 Are plant based meat alternatives healthy? -6:30 What are plant based meat alternatives made of? -9:30 Homemade meatless altern...

Curious about what plant-based eating is all about? Hear the personal stories of 33-year-old nutrition coach Ashley Swanson MPH, RDN, LDN, and wellness blogger Fay Knights, 31, who both switched to a more plant-based diet due to their health issues. 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. Podcas...