The Simply Vegan Podcast

Today we're joined by Esther and Holly T from our sister title Women's Running . We've challenged them to try Veganaury (whilst they've challenged us to run a half marathon) and they're here to share their ups and downs. Esther is struggling with fake meat and tofu whilst Holly T – despite feeling cocky about the challenge to begin with – is finding there’s milk powder in...

The Simply Vegan podcast is bought to you by the team at Vegan Food & Living – the UK's best-selling vegan magazine and number 1 content site! In part 1 of today's episode, Holly and Molly share their tips for how to go vegan this Veganuary, discuss what to do if you miss cheese and provide you with some delicious meal ideas for when you're stuck for what to cook. And in part 2,...

Part 1: Holly and Molly are limping through to Christmas, fighting off germs and end-of-year fatigue. Find out what they've been tucking into this week, including a delicious sprout salad by Bunch , and what they think of OGGs Mince pies, Crosstown's Christmas doughnuts and the festive Love Raw range. Part 2: The Vegan Society's Hannah Coyne joins us for a chat about the cost of veg...

Molly has Covid and is worried she will have to cancel her 80s Christmas party whilst Holly is getting over-excited about Aldi's accidentally vegan vol au vent cases. They also review the vegan Christmas options at Tesco and Morrisons to help you decide where to shop for all your plant-based goodies, and discuss how to make a vegan chocolate log. P.s. Don't forget to join us on Patreon a...

Part 1: Join Holly and Molly as they share their new vegan traditions and favourite supermarket launches for Christmas 2022. From making ‘turkey’ seitan to a vegan foie gras , there's no need to miss out on all those classic Christmas flavours. They discuss how a plant-based diet can save you loads of money this Christmas and where to shop to find some Christmas food bargains.  And if you&apo...

The last episode in our World Vegan Month series is all about FOOD! So whether you want to know how to elevate your cooking or you're just stuck for ideas for dinner, this week's pod is for you! Of course, Holly and Molly were very happy to be sharing their favourite vegan meals – after all, that's their favourite activity in life! They also discuss their plans for Christmas and rev...

Welcome to part three of our World Vegan Month series, where we explore the four main reasons for going vegan and how they impact ourselves and the world around us. This week, we're talking all things health-related. Holly and Molly discuss how going vegan has changed their health for the better and talk about the importance of a varied diet incorporating 30 different fruits and vegetables ea...

In part two of our World Vegan Month series, we're looking at how a vegan diet can positively impact climate change and the environment. Holly and Molly discuss the impact of animal agriculture on land and water use, biodiversity, marine life and much more before sharing their own thoughts on how vegans can empower themselves and avoid eco anxiety. They also review a brilliant zero waste deli...

Welcome to our Why Vegan? series in celebration of World Vegan Month! Whether you're considering going vegan for the first time or you've been vegan for years, each week we will delve into the reasons why people adopt this diet and lifestyle and discover its many benefits. This week we start at the roots of the movement – vegan for the animals. Holly and Molly share their own personal jo...

Join Holly and Molly as they have a good old catch up before kicking off their World Vegan Month series next week. Molly shares her review of the new vegan tasting menu at Scully St James's (prepare to be wowed!) along with some of the other places she visited during her trip to London. They also discuss giving up alcohol for November and possible causes of eczema flare ups. Today's revi...

In part one of this episode, Holly and Molly discuss the many, many places Molly plans to eat at during her trip to London this week and whether vegans should visit zoos, go horse riding or keep pets. They also review the new range of quiche and pies from Clive's , macro-friendly grain pouches from The Gym Kitchen and a new pizza from The Good Baker .  In part two, Holly chats to Dr Nitu Baje...

Part 1: Catch up with Vegan Food & Living team members Holly and Molly as they somehow talk themselves into running a half marathon. They also discuss why hospitals should serve plant-based food as standard and review the UK's first plant-based arancini , vegan bacon from La Vie and Trek 's new peanut butter protein bars. Part 2: Masterchef finalist and cookbook author Jackie Kearney...

Part 1: Join Vegan Food & Living's team members Holly and Molly as they discuss weight training, protein powders, thyroid health and more before reviewing a range of potent turmeric products and quirky new tofu knots from Tofu Tasty . Part 2: Escoffier-trained Chef Stephanie joins us from the USA to share her tips. Is there a secret to honing your knife skills? How can we pack more greens...

Part one: Have you tried the new Cathedral City Plant-Based cheese yet?! Find out whether it's worth the trip to Tesco on today's episode! Holly and Molly also review vegan seafood from Omni Foods , Shaken Other dairy-free milkshakes and brand new pizzas from Crosta & Mollica . Part two: Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch and psychologist Dr Melanie Joy join Holly to discuss their new po...

In part 1, Holly and Molly discuss celebrity vegans, and whether we should judge them if they decide to start eating meat again. We also review brand new meat replacements from THIS and Squeaky Bean (steak baguette, anyone?), before diving into a jar of Pip & Nut 's new peanut butter flavour. And for this week's interview, Holly chats to The Vegan Society 's new dietician, Chant...

In part one of this week's episode, Holly and Molly discuss the recent activism by Animal Rebellion aimed at raising awareness about the impact of the dairy industry.  Does activism work? Should we go to such extremes? Find out what we think. We also discuss the lack of vegan food in schools and how much education there is surrounding climate change for school age children. In part two, this...

This week's episode kicks off as always with Holly and Molly from the Vegan Food & Living team discussing the week in the world of veganism and beyond. Molly is back from Shambala to share her favourite eats – from the amazing spiced pancakes served up at Dosa Deli to the momos at Tibetan Kitchen , whilst Holly has been trying out some TikTok trends including vodka pasta and Asian cucumbe...

Today we kick off the episode by discussing the revelations that some of Tesco's fruit isn't actually vegan-friendly, along with the incredible news that Italy is banning the killing of male chicks in the egg industry. We also chat about Molly's upcoming trip to eco-friendly festival Shambala , and review new launches from Squeaky Bean , Pimp My Salad and H!p oat milk chocolate. The...

We're back to one, action-packed episode a week, kicking off with our vegan news and reviews followed by an exclusive weekly interview! Today we discuss which burgers taste the best (and the shocking fat content of some of them!), what foods vegan racing driver Lewis Hamilton loves to eat and give you a sneak preview of some of the supermarket Christmas ranges (sorry). We also review the ever...

Catch up with what we've been up to, the food we've been cooking and see what we think of some of the exciting new vegan products coming out, including Love Raw 's nutty chocolate balls (dubbed 'the vegan ferrero rocher'), Eatplanted 's gamechanging chicken-style skewers and the new supermarket cheese range from Nurishh . This episode is sponsored by Beer52 - head to...

Known for her fast and affordable recipes, author of new book Vegan BBQ Katy Beskow joins us to share her know-how. From easy summer entertaining ideas and food prep tips to how to cook tofu, watermelon and marinades, today's episode is packed with ways to make your meals more exciting but without spending hours in the kitchen. Today's episode is sponsored by Virgin Wines . As you probab...

Today we're joined by cookery teacher, nutritionist and naturopath Sharon Gardner from Made in Hackney . Not only does Sharon know how to make food go far, she also has a passion for sustainability. Have a listen if you want to know where to shop for low cost ingredients, the benefits of bulk buying, tinned versus dried and how to nail that vegan meal prep. Sharon also shares her expertise on...

In part two of our vegan cookery series chef, author and podcast host Bettina Campolucci Bordi joins us to share her vegan baking tips. From egg replacements to gluten-free cakes, this episode is packed with info to help you master vegan baking!  Coming up next week: Katy Beskow shows us how to whip up quick and easy vegan meals with just a few ingredients! Don’t forget you can sign up to our news...

Welcome to our brand new cookery series, where Holly and Molly chat to some of the UK's top vegan chefs, who will be sharing their insider knowledge on everything from baking without eggs to budget meal prep – and what on earth to do with an aubergine. Today's episode is all about the veg – and who better to join us than Irish twins The Happy Pear ? Don't miss their top tips on what...

In today's interview, Holly chats to Integrative Health Practitioner and Certified Health Coach Paula Benedi , who started out studying law before experiencing health problems that led her to retrain. If you suffer from asthma, eczema, acne, chronic fatigue, gut problems, inflammation or any other health issue that's not easily solved, Paula explains how we can use non-conventional metho...