The Simply Vegan Podcast

In today's episode, Holly delves into the world of vegan beauty and skincare with the founder of cult British fragrance brand, Floral Street . They discuss how hard it can be to know whether your beauty products are truly vegan, cruelty-free and sustainable and what to look out for when shopping. Michelle shares insights into animal testing, new technologies, innovative packaging, non-vegan i...

Find out what we've been up to this week, the vegan restaurants we've visited (including Purezza and Plant Hustler ) and the food we've been cooking! We also discuss the fact that free-range eggs are no longer available in the UK and The Humane League 's legal challenge against DEFRA for cruel breeding practices. And… the moment you've been waiting for! We review a whole l...

In this powerful interview, life coach, body builder and author of Love Over Fear Monk Coleman shares his story of growing up in poverty and struggling with alcohol addiction before discovering meditation and adopting a vegan lifestyle. Monk discusses how we are all conditioned by those around us to think, feel and eat a certain way but by taking time to meditate and connect with our true selves,...

Today we're reviewing lunchbox cookies from Snackzilla , an exciting cauliflower hybrid from CauliShoots , and brand new dishes (including a vegan calzone!) from White Rabbit . We also have Doctor Laura Freeman from Plant Based Health Professionals answering questions on peri-menopause and diet, and Holly and Molly discuss how to chat to non-vegan friends. Should we try to convert them? If so...

This week, Holly chats to actress, author and activist Alicia Silverstone , star of 90s classic Clueless . They discuss the wide-ranging benefits of a vegan lifestyle and the plant-based foods that can really nourish your body and soul. Alicia talks about raising her son as a vegan, his love of cooking and how her mum inspired her to live a zero-waste lifestyle. They discuss how we can subtly pers...

Catch up with Holly and Molly as they discuss what they've been up to this week, how they deal with non-vegan friends and the new plant-based Burger King in London. They also review some exciting new flavoured mayonnaise from Barries Mayo , hot cross bun doughnuts from Crosstown (yes, you heard right!), and vitamin gummies from Nutriburst . Nutritionist Rohini Bajekal from Plant-Based Health...

In today's episode, Holly chats to star of Saved by the Barn , Dan McKernan. He explains how he thought his house mate was crazy when she went vegan, only to go vegan himself after experiencing delicious plant-based food and watching Cowspiracy . He goes on to discuss leaving a high-paid job in the tech industry to rescue farm animals, how his videos went viral, and how his animals are now ce...

It's Food Waste Action Week , so join Holly and Molly as they share their tips for using up leftovers and getting savvy with ingredients. Not only does food waste contribute to the climate crisis, but it's a huge waste of money too! Reviews this week include new vegan chocolate bars from Crosstown and Lindt , and some gluten-free, soy-free sauces made with Scottish seaweed from Sozye . T...

In this special, long episode, Holly chats to one of the world's strongest men – Patrik Baboumian . They discuss how early childhood tragedy inspired him to get strong and how changing his diet helped him become Germany's strongest man, along with his compassion for animals and desire to do away with toxic masculinity. They also discuss his role as an animal activist, working with charit...

New research by Good4U suggests that less than half of Brits know what fruit and vegetables are in season at different times of the year, so Holly and Molly delve into what we should be eating this month, why seasonal food is better for us and discuss some ideas for cooking with March's list of seasonal fruits and veg. They also review some healthy ready meal jars from Merchant Gourmet  and s...

Clare Every, also known as The Little London Vegan , shares her journey from meat eater to vegan blogger and influencer. Find out how she now earns a full time wage from reviewing restaurant food, her tips for eating out in London, and the measures she takes to combat food waste. Clare also chats to Holly about why she's branching out of the City to take us on an exciting new foodie tour of E...

Holly and Molly discuss what they've been eating this week and the recent BBC documentary, A Cow's Life: The True Cost Of Milk? They talk about the suffering that goes on behind closed doors in the dairy industry and explore whether vegans should feel obliged to watch exposés such as this. This week's reviews include new products from Linda McCartney , German start-up brand Greenfor...

Cabinet Member for Environment Marisa Heath founded The Plant-based Food Alliance UK last year to bring businesses and organisations together to support the UK's thriving plant-based food sector and drive change in this space. Marisa explains how she went from vegetarian to vegan after witnessing the suffering of dairy cows, and how she's working to get our voices heard at a government l...

There's more food talk this week as Molly shares details of her indulgent weekend eating homemade pizzas made with a delicious vegan mozzarella , her trip to ethnic supermarket Sweetmart and what was on the menu when she visited Bristol's plant-based restaurant, Flow . They also share their vegan health hacks – from how to increase the vitamin D levels of your mushrooms to getting omega-...

A Place In The Sun presenter Jasmine Harman chats to Holly about why she went from being a lifelong vegetarian to vegan after having her first child and making the connection between breastfeeding as a mother and female cows producing dairy milk. They chat about animal exploitation in the farming industry, and how female animals in particular are abused for their reproductive systems. They conclud...

Holly and Molly are back and this week they're talking mental health and comfort food to help us through the dreary winter days (check out their favourite recipes from Lazy Cat Kitchen , the LEON Fast Vegan cookbook, Simple Veganista and Dash of Savory ). Molly also chats about her gluten-free journey, and shares her plans for Valentine's Day. They also review some of the new products fr...

Holly chats to cookbook authors, cookery show hosts and YouTube sensations Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, otherwise known as BOSH! . They discuss their new book, BOSH! On A Budget , and share their tips and recipes to help us all save money when cooking plant-based. They dispel the myth that vegansim is expensive, explain how to batch cook and delve into the store cupboard staples that can transform...

Don't we need dairy for calcium? Isn't animal protein better than plant protein? And what about B12? Cancer doctors Zahra and Shireen set us straight with the science behind the myths. They talk about research funded by animal agriculture, including studies that show eggs are good for us, how we can get short- and long-chain fatty acids from other foods than fish, and how vegans have the...

Holly and Molly share their favourite recipes, cookbooks, resources and tips for anyone new to veganism - and get back to the basics of eating a whole food plant-based diet for anyone who isn't! They discuss the difference between silken and firm tofu, how they get it to taste great, and challenge each other to cook with tofu's nutty cousin tempeh for next week's episode! Dr Shireen...

Whether you're brand new to the world of veganism or have been vegan for years, getting the right nutrition is likely to be high on your agenda. But how do we know whether we're getting the right amounts of everything? And are all our needs all the same? Founder of Vojo , Ellie Busby specialises in plant-based nutrition and genetics and she joins Holly to talk about how our genes impact...

Whether you're completely new to veganism or have been vegan for a while, this month is devoted to going back to basics – sharing the why, what and how of eating a healthy vegan diet. In today's episode, Holly shares her tips and tricks for new vegans - from cooking hacks to where to shop for the best vegan alternatives. Don't forget to email us your questions on everything from nut...

In the final episode of 2021, Holly catches up with Viva! founder Juliet to discuss her new campaign aimed at helping UK farmers transition to a plant-based system. Should we stop seeing farmers as 'the enemy' and vice versa? And is plant-based really the answer to all our woes? If you're new to veganism or still on the fence, this is an eye-opening look at what our farming systems...

In the penultimate episode of 2021, Holly and Molly discuss what vegan-friendly condiments will be gracing their Christmas tables, which skincare and make-up is on their wish list and what they'll be drinking to see in the new year. They also share their favourite mushroom and walnut paté recipe that would make a perfect starter for Christmas Day. Coming up on Thursday 23rd December 2021: Jul...

In this bumper episode, Holly and Molly take you on a whistle-stop tour of the supermarket aisles to help you decide where to shop for your all-important vegan Christmas food. From Asda and Aldi to M&S and Morrisons, find out what's on offer for vegans this year and more importantly – whether it tastes good! The girls also review the Christmas delivery box from Allplants should you wish t...

Following their recent appearance on Mary Berry's new cookery show, Love to Cook , father and son duo Joe and Mike Hill tell us what Mary thought of their vegan cooking, the following reaction on Gogglebox, and the difference between the younger and older generations. They also discuss being vegan in the 80s when supermarket options didn't exist and how they found a gap in the market to...