Veet Karen The Vegan Cooking and Nutrition Podcast

There is so much misinformation on the Interweb that leaves most people with no idea what oil is best to use in cooking. This podcast episode is about taking the confusion out of oils. One of the biggest bits misleading nutritional information that I have seen in my time is how good coconut oil is for you. Take a listen and get informed about what oils are best to have in your kitchen. If you don’...

Zinc is one of those nutrients, a trace mineral that is often forgotten yet sports many incredible health benefits. You can eat as much protein as you like but if you are not getting enough zinc you are not going to be able synthesise the protein. Listen for more information on why we need zinc and what foods contain zinc. In this podcast I talk about  Why we need zinc  Consequences of not enough...

Last week I held a free online class and we all made a delectable snickers bar recipe which you can still catch the recording for, at time of recording this podcast, but I made a big boo boo, which caused a stir over on Instagram. This has prompted me make a public apology and to talk about appropriate kitchen terms and also talk about some fun witchy ingredients that we use in the kitchen, quite...

Mak and I discuss the years in my business. It has been 18 years. How the business evolved and what is still very true for us. We talked about our highlights and lowlights and share with you a delicious tomato pesto recipe for pasta.  For the show notes go to www.veets.com.au/53 Links mentioned in the show  https://www.veets.com.au/living-well-with-veet    New membership program    https://mailchi...

About 10% of Australian adults experience regular reflux symptoms, and a further 35% experience occasional reflux. There are some very practical things you can do to ease reflux. In this podcast I talk all things reflux.  For the show notes go to www.veets.com.au/52 Links mentioned in the show  www.veets.com.au/4   for boiling garlic  https://www.veets.com.au/vegan-nutrition-course \ In this podca...

Most people think ageing is just genetics. But what if the biggest driver of how we age is what we repeatedly put on our plate? In this episode I explore the difference between lifespan and healthspan and what you can do to live healthily into your elder years. For all the relevant show notes head on over to www.veets.com/51 Here are the links mentioned in the show. www.veets.com.au/2 www.veets.co...

Mushrooms are packed full of nutrition. From essential B vitamins, to antioxidants, and compounds that can make them great for brain health too. Whether you like mushrooms or not, this podcast is a good one to listen to, as I also mention other foods that you can get similar nutrients from.   For all the show notes head to  www.veets.com.au/50     Relevant links mentioned in the show  Cerviche   h...

Often, going to the kitchen to cook feels like a chore, yet it is something that is for the good of your body. With good nutrition and cooking the pay off is a healthy body, but often something prevents you from enjoying the task of cooking. It could be time, inclination, not sure what you really are doing etc. In this podcast we explore ways to take the chore out of cooking and make it really fun...

With the predictions that we are in for a wild ride this year as we enter the year of the Fire Horse. It is time to take this energy and ensure you are cooking and eating well. In this podcast I share with you some tips on how to do this with this Fire Horse energy.   Relevant links mentioned in the podcast.    Have awesome fun this Chinese/Lunar new year creating the Yee Sang salad and sharing it...

What the heck fire is cortisol poisoning? Is it really a thing? And if so, why have I only just started hearing about it?  In this podcast, I talk about hypercortisolism and what you can do to avoid it, and what to do if you have it. In this podcast I cover:  Is cortisol poisoning even a thing?  What hypercortisolism is?  How to prevent and manage it? Foods that are good to eat to help with hyperc...

Happy New Year, everyone.    Today's podcast, the first of 2026, yay,  is a little different because I'm doing it along with Jesika Dawnn, who did the v egan chef training and now has her own vegan business, and we're going to be talking about Veganuary, because right now it's Veganuary.  Maybe you don't know what Veganuary is, but after listening to this podcast, you will...

Just writing the title for this podcast made me cry. Being vegan can be difficult on a daily basis and is incredibly challenging at Christmas time. In this podcast, I talk about ways to navigate being vegan at Christmas and also how to accommodate your loved ones at Christmas, who may be eating only vegan food. I talk about my story with Christmas. How to include people who are vegan at Christmas....

Deva and her partner, Miten, tour the world singing devotional music. I first met Deva and Miten in Dorset, England, in 1997. I have been a huge fan of theirs and absolutely love sharing this interview I did with Deva.  Deva and Miten have been vegan since 2016, and Deva grew up as a vegetarian, and Miten has been a vegetarian since the late 60s.  In this interview, Deva shares lots of ideas that...

Answering questions on menopause. In this podcast I answered the following questions. What would you have done to prepare more for menopause? Would you consider using HRT? Do you think there is a place for it? I have tried eating the phytoestrogen rich foods, but my plantar fasciitis still persists, what would you suggest? I have body pain – sore shoulder roaming pain, what can I do. I get hormona...

When I asked some fabulous women what their concerns with menopause were, lack of sleep cropped up a lot. When there is a lack of sleep , there is weight gain.  In this podcast I will share some fabulous tips to help you navigate sleep during all stages of menopause. In this podcast I cover: What happens when we don’t get enough sleep  Why sleep becomes disrupted Practical things to help with slee...

This is the first of a series of 3 podcasts on menopause – I am starting with my menopause in the hope that you can take away a few tips and tricks to try out, to make life easier in all stages of menopause.  Eating the right foods can really make a huge difference. In this podcast I cover:  I dreaded menopause  A change in attitude Missed peri menopause  Menopause hit  Navigating menopause Not ev...

With the increase in ADHD diagnoses, especially in adulthood, it is time for me to have a chat about what foods are helpful for ADHD. Many of us know about foods to avoid, but there are foods that are beneficial too. In this podcast, I discuss what it is like to find out you have ADHD as an adult, and also what foods assist in having a more balanced life when you are living with ADHD.  In this sho...

I am speaking to Nadia Fragnito who has a fabulous business called the Vegan Italian Kitchen, all her recipes are magnificent.  Nadia writes cookbooks, she writes recipes, she runs food tours in Italy and helps people write cookbooks. Nadia also is a regular guest presenter on Channel 10's Freshly Picked, with Simon Tui. She also runs cooking and travel retreats in Australia and Italy.  In th...

Is soy good, bad or ugly? For so many years, so many of us have thought that soy is bad for you and causes all sorts of health issues. However, it is quite the contrary. In this podcast, I talk about why soy is good for you, what makes it bad and why it might be thought of as ugly.    In this podcast I cover  My story with soy What people have known for a very long time Protein content of soy  Soy...

So many people tell me they just don’t have time to cook. Life is super busy and cooking just gets shoved to the back burner. Pun intended. Well, I have the solution for you. You need to outsource. Have you listened to podcast #15 where I share with you 3 great ways to cook for yourself, even if you have limited time. If you answered yes and are still not managing to cook for yourself on a regular...

Turmeric is a powerhouse ingredient, and we could all do really well if we had some daily, but…… we really have to stop the turmeric shot. Listen up to find out why. I am sure by now that the majority of people have heard that turmeric is great for you. But it does matter how you use it. It has been predominantly used in the Middle East, India, SriLanka, Pakistan, etc. and Southeast Asia.  Wheneve...

It is true that shift workers have a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, hypertension and diabetes. It is vital that, as a shift worker, you nourish your body with really good food. However, this often seems impossible when working shifts and often having to do double shifts. I share with you some tips on how to make nutritious eating easier when working shifts. In the podcast, I cover  Ideas fo...

Monica Gauci is a good friend and yoga educator. She follows a vegan diet and in this podcast I ask her about ahimsa and the path of a yogi.  Listen to find out what ahimsa means and how it affects the way you eat when practicing yoga.   Monica also shares her journey to adopting a vegan diet and shares a fabulous recipe and a cooking tip that influenced me when planning my dream kitchen.   Links...

In this podcast I am answering questions that have been asked by others about the vegan chef training . Whether it is on your radar to sign up to the next intake, or if it is something you would like to do when you retire, or even if you have no inclination to ever do it, this podcast is well worth a listen, as you get the low down on what the vegan chef training is all about, and you never know,...

This podcast is actually a recording of a webinar I recently delivered on all the ways to make money as a vegan chef.   In the podcast I cover:  Ways to make money as a vegan chef  1. For a hobby or business 2. Working for someone else  3. Creating your own vegan business 4. Private cheffing 5. Meal Delivery  6. Products 7. Education 8. Food blogger or cookbook writer 9. Specialised areas I also s...