The Simply Vegan Podcast

Christmas is coming and you need to know what to order in, right?! Luckily, Holly and Molly have been relentlessly trying all the newest cheese and chocolate so you don't have to miss out on all the fun. From premium, artisan treats from I Am Nut OK and Hotel Chocolat to more affordable brands like Violife and Ombar , find out what's worth stocking up on for the festive season. Each Tues...

The interview: Holly chats to M People's Heather Small and gut health expert Dr Sunni Patel , who were introduced at a party via mutual friend Sinitta and bonded over their love of veganism and good food. They discuss finding a balance between eating healthily and treating yourself, why their friendship works so well despite the age gap, and how their migrant backgrounds influence their cooki...

In today's interview, Holly chats to Ella Magers, otherwise known as Sexy Fit Vegan . She went vegan as a child and has since dedicated her life to showing the world how beneficial a plant-based diet can be for our health and wellbeing. She discusses the long-term health benefits of veganism, how to stay on track with healthy eating, and why we need to approach fitness from a place of kindnes...

This week, Holly and Molly have been busy tasting vegan egg replacement Crackd , some stocking fillers from Sweet Yourself Vegan , and a healthy hot chocolate drink made with mushrooms from Four Sigmatic .  They also share their views on Tiger King series 2 before discussing the news that Marco Pierre White is using 3D printed meat in his Steakhouse restaurants. They also celebrate the news that a...

Holly chats to Day Radley, founder of The Vegan Chef School , about finding your passion in life, how vegan food has changed in the past 20 years and the creative nature of plant-based cooking. Day also shares her tips for new vegans, cheat ingredients to have in the cupboard, and discusses her vegan nutrition and cookery courses. The chef also let's us in on what she will be eating on Christ...

Kicking off another World Vegan Month Special, Holly and Molly review the new beetroot pizza bases from Sacla , sustainable healthy shakes from Sust and Divine 's new Orange Chocolate Thins. The girls also discuss Facebook trolls, the news that a plant-based diet is cheaper than a meat one, and their thoughts on Claridge's chef Daniel Humm quitting after a disagreement over his visions o...

In today's interview, Holly chats to one of the greats – Matthew Glover – who founded Veganuary in 2014 with his wife Jane before going on to set up Veg Capital , an investment company which helps businesses to ditch meat. He also tells us how he used lockdown to set up a rival to chicken giant KFC, and how the brand is taking on the anti-vegan trolls. Coming up next week: Tune in on Tuesday...

In today's episode, Holly and Molly review a Christmas brownie delivery box from Cake or Death , Cadbury's long-awaited Plant Bar and a new winter launch from Merchant Gourmet . They also discuss the trend for going 95% vegan, the news that New York's recently elected mayor is plant-based and the vegetable-shaped sex toys at Holland & Barrett . Your questions this week are on su...

Holly chats to environmental activist Amber Nuttall, co-founder of The Extreme Hangout – a youth-focused event in Glasgow running alongside COP26. They discuss what's happening at COP26 right now, the reasons to be hopeful and, most importantly, how we can all get involved and make a difference as we fight climate change. If you want to feel empowered instead of overwhelmed and helpless, this...

Happy World Vegan Month! To celebrate, we'll be treating you to TWO episodes of The Simply Vegan Podcast every single week! On Tuesdays, tune in to hear editor Holly and digital assistant Molly Pickering taste test the newest vegan products, before discussing the hot topics of the day. Our resident team of doctors and nutritionists from Plant-Based Health Professionals will also be on hand to...

Vegan news and reviews: Holly and Molly round up series 4 of the podcast with a debrief of their whole food plant-based challenge, before reviewing the McPlant burger and exciting new dishes at Wagamama . They also discuss ideas for hosting vegan dinner parties, and NHS advice on carb-free meals.  The interview: Holly chats to vegan recipe developer and cookbook author Katy Beskow about her journe...

Crack open a bottle of (vegan) prosecco with Holly and Molly as they look back over the podcast's first year – from stalwarts like Colin T Campbell to modern day chefs like Derek Sarno, BOSH!, Niki Webster and Denai Moore that are helping to put plant-based food firmly on the menu, we've been inspired by them all. The girls also discuss their favourite episodes, covering everything from...

Vegan news and reviews: Holly and Molly discuss their progress with this month's Whole Food Plant Based Challenge, and the news that 1,000s of pigs are likely to be culled following a national shortage of meat workers. They also chat about a new study which has revealed that meat-eaters replacing just five meals a week with plant-based meat alternatives experience improved gut health. Their r...

Vegan news and reviews: Holly and Molly discuss how the first week of their 30-day Whole Food Plant-Based Challenge. Have they found it easy? And have they slipped up?! They also chat to nutritionist Leila Dehghan about brittle nails and post-workout snacks. In this week's news, the pair discuss Earthling Ed 's new book and the launch of subscription service Greedy Vegan before reviewing...

Vegan news and reviews: Holly and Molly launch their 30-day whole food, plant-based challenge, before discussing the controversial launch of a vegan black pudding at ASDA , and the newly opened, first fully vegan Pizza Express restaurant. They also taste test new Cauldron products for National Tofu Month and give their verdict on BOSH 's brioche buns. Finally, the girls answer your questions...

Vegan news and reviews: Discover what Holly and Molly have to say about the new McPlant burger launch and what to expect from Waitrose's new Plantlife range. The girls also discuss the new Meat Atlas report and the upcoming film Eating Our Way To Extinction , featuring Kate Winslet. For this week's taste test, they try the new vegan Baxters soups, Ilchester 's Vegan Blue and Melting...

Vegan news and reviews:   The girls are back from their holidays and Holly shares her favourite spots to dine out vegan-style in London (find out what she thought of Earthling Ed's Unity Diner !). They also discuss the new worldwide Plant-Based Treaty , and an article that claims meat eaters are the preachy ones, not vegans! Holly and Molly also review pickles and ferments by Vadasz , protein...

News and reviews: Hear about the plight of animal charity Nowzad as the staff, cats and dogs try to escape Afghanistan, and find out about the UK cosmetic companies fighting back against animal testing.  Holly and Molly also taste test the new vegan condiments from Sacla' and some indulgent cookies from Wicked Kitchen , as well as answering listener questions on eggs and soya. The interview:...

News and reviews: Holly and Molly chat about the upcoming Animal Rebellion march in London and their feelings about activism, and the news that a pro cyclist improved his iron levels by 77% when trialling a plant-based diet. They also review vegan burgers and sausages from Beyond Meat and a new plant-based meat range from Dopsu for those late summer BBQs. They round off by discussing difficulties...

News and reviews: Holly and Molly discuss the IPCC climate change report and why going vegan is one of the best things we as individuals can do to minimise our impact. They also chat about the Met Gala's plant-based menu before reviewing the new vegan range at Lidl and the new sausage, beans and cheese melt from Greggs . This week's reader question is on fish alternatives – have a listen...

Vegan news and reviews: Holly and Molly discuss the latest vegan news including renowned meat lover Gordon Ramsay's advertising campaign for a plant-based milk company in the US, an 84-year old vegan who's just completed an ultra-marathon, and the 3D-printed meat launching in the UK later this year. They also review next-gen meat replacement OmniPork , a new vegan cupcake delivery box fr...

Rants, raves and reviews: In the last episode of series 3, Holly and Molly discuss this week's positive vegan news stories along with the action being taken against Subway by Good Catch. They also review new desserts from Over the Spoon along with a tasty launch by Higgidy , before answering your questions on vegan ice cream. The interview: Holly meets nutritionist and Plant-Based Health Prof...

Rants, raves and reviews: Holly and Molly discuss Animal Rebellion's campaign against McDonald's along with the results of a new study on why men feel they need to eat meat. They also review the new vegan creme egg at ASDA and answer listener questions on language that 'normalises' meat and dairy, and why some drinks aren't vegan-friendly. The interview: Actor Danny Hatcha...

Rants, raves and reviews: Holly is joined by her new co-host Molly Pickering as they discuss the vegan topics in the news right now and answer your questions on the most sustainable plant milks and their favourite easy recipes for new vegans. The interview: We all know our gut health can impact how we feel, and this week Holly chats to mind food chef Lauren Lovatt from The Plant Academy on how she...

News and reviews: Hosts Holly and Gabriella discuss their favourite non-processed vegan BBQ options, how they use meat replacements like jackfruit, mushrooms and lotus root in their cooking, and what they thought of the new THIS Isn't Chicken pizza at Prezzos . The interview: Spices at the ready! Vegan chef and singer/songwriter Denai Moore from Dee's Table chats to Holly about her reaso...