Plant-Based Diet

By Alternative Food Network

What's Plant-Based Diet about?

Curious about what plant-based eating is all about? 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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/plant-based-diet--3431055/support.

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Plant-Based Diet episodes:

04.12.2024
Green Thumbs Unite: Mastering Low-Maintenance Gardening
Delve into the world of low-maintenance gardening with award-winning author and renowned landscape architect, Matthieu Mehuys. Discover the secrets to nurturing healthy plants by focusing on soil, good compost and mulch. Matthieu also shares his top picks for easy-to-grow vegetables...
03.08.2024
Plant-Forward Modern Jewish Cuisine
The multi-talented trained chef, dietician and cookbook author, Micah Siva, shares her passion for reimagining traditional dishes with a health-conscious, plant-based approach to Jewish cooking. Whether you’re a foodie looking for new inspiration or simply curious about the intersection of...
02.09.2024
How to Overcome Plant-Based Eating Roadblocks
Ready to conquer the challenges that may be keeping you from embracing a plant-based diet? In this episode, plant-based health coach, Michele Stamn PT, navigates the top five hurdles that often stand between individuals and their journey toward a more...
01.12.2024
How to Lose Weight with Plant-Based Eating
Hold on to your greens folks! In this episode, we’re talking about common mistakes that might be sabotaging your plant-based weight loss goals. Tune in to hear The Plant Forward Nutritionist, Hannah Van Ark, discuss the dos and don’ts of...
12.08.2023
What is Lab-Grown Meat: Is it really meat?
Delve into the fascinating world of lab-grown meat in our latest episode. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast, an eco-warrior or simply like food tech, this episode sheds light on the potential of cell cultivated meat and the current stage of...
11.10.2023
The Evolution of Plant-Based Eating: From Hippie to Sophisticated
Times have changed since the unsophisticated beginnings of plant-based cuisine. Are you ready to discover the culinary innovations and techniques that have transformed plant-based dishes into gastronomic masterpieces? Whether you’re a foodie eager to understand the nuances of modern plant-based...
10.13.2023
How NYC Hospitals Shifted to More Plant-Based Meals
If you’ve ever been a hospital patient, chances are you weren’t impressed with the food. In this episode, we delve into New York City’s ground-breaking ‘Plant-Based by Default’ initiative with the Executive Director of New York City’s Mayor’s Office of...
09.08.2023
Functional Smoothies to Revitalize Your Day
Unlock the world of functional smoothies with Chelsie Hodge, the dynamic Founder and CEO of Blender Bites. In this episode, we chat about the health benefits and the ingredients that make these smoothies more than just a tasty treat. Whether...
08.18.2023
Optimal Times to Eat: Fasting for Longevity and Weight Loss
Fasting diets are all the rage. But what does fasting have to do with longevity, and what are the optimal times to eat? In this episode, Dr. Joseph Anton, CEO of L-Nutra, breaks down the science behind how our bodies...
08.04.2023
Clean Beauty: Ayurvedic Skincare
Do you want to give your skin back its healthy glow? Discover how Ayurveda can nourish not just your body, but also your skin. Guest Lisa Mattam, the dynamic founder of the evidence-based natural skincare line Sahajan, shares the science...
07.14.2023
Deep Dive into Milk Substitutes
Whether you’re vegan, lactose intolerant or simply curious about plant-based milks and their ingredients, this episode is for you. To help us take a closer look at milk substitutes, Esther is joined by the CEO of MALK Organics, Jason Bronstad....
05.12.2023
Exploring the Future of Food: Predictions from Food Industry Leaders
What does the future of food look like to you? We asked a variety of food industry experts at a live event to share their predictions of what the future of food might look like. In this short montage episode,...
04.21.2023
Unlocking the Power of Algae for Our Health
Want to give your health a boost? In this episode, we speak with Catharine Arnston, CEO of Energybits, about the science behind algae and how it can benefit our mitochondria and women’s health. From cancer protection to better sleep and...
03.31.2023
How LinkedIn San Francisco Made the Leap to a Plant-Based Menu in Their Cafeteria
Chef Alicia Jenish-Mc Carron of the LinkedIn San Francisco office and Katie Cantrell, CEO of Greener By Default, are two passionate plant-based advocates who share fascinating information about the pilot plant-based program they implemented at the LinkedIn office. Hear how...
02.24.2023
Sweet Success: Redefining Chocolate Confections with Healthier, Clean Ingredients
I love chocolate! If you’re a chocolate lover and want a healthier alternative, tune in to this episode with Blissfully Better CEO, Bonnie Boroian, to hear how she created chocolate confections with a nutrient-rich, low-glycemic sweetener and whole food organic...
02.10.2023
Eating for Longevity and Increasing Health Span
Want a long and healthy life? In this episode, we explore whether a whole food plant based diet can impact one's longevity with The Plant Forward Nutritionist, Hannah Van Ark. We also discuss how much protein we really need, and...
02.03.2023
Nourishing Your Body During Chemotherapy: Is plant based eating recommended?
How best to support one’s body when undergoing chemotherapy is a question discussed by culinary medicine expert Dr. Sabrina Falquier and naturopath and functional medicine doctor Easter Ho. They examine whether a plant-based diet is recommended during or after chemotherapy...
01.20.2023
Plant Power for Constipation Relief
Are you suffering from constipation? Two physicians and experts in nutrition and digestive health discuss how a plant-based diet and fiber can help reduce symptoms of constipation, and also a warning about what you should consider before omitting certain food...
01.13.2023
Revolutionizing the Egg Industry with Plant Based Alternatives with the Vegg Owner Harold Bollaci
Can a plant based egg substitute taste, smell and cook just like the real thing? Find out in this episode with Harold Bollaci, owner of the Vegg egg replacement company. Drawn to veganism after a lifetime of dietary complications related...
11.11.2022
Can Hormones Be Balanced Through Food?
Have you ever said to yourself “If only chocolate were healthy for me…”? Here’s some news - eating dark chocolate (60%+) could benefit your health! In the latest “Plant Based Diet” episode featuring food and women’s health blogger Talida Voinea,...
10.07.2022
Omega-3: The Essential Fat for Every Cell in Your Body
Do you want to achieve optimal health? Corinna Bellizzi is sharing information about omega-3’s from algae to achieve optimal health. In this episode you will learn the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, the challenges of getting enough omega-3’s from...
09.09.2022
Nutrition Tips for Migraine & Headache Relief
If you're interested in finding natural ways to control headaches and migraines, then you need to tune into this episode. We'll be going over essential nutrients and foods for chronic headaches and migraines, so that you can finally get some...
06.28.2022
Difference Between Plant Based and Vegan: Our Guests Respond
Unsure what the difference is between plant based and vegan? In this short episode, find out what some of our podcast guests have to say.Credit: Sound Recording and Editing: Will CrannAs referenced in this episode:Other episodes with Kathy DavisWhat Does...
06.23.2022
Can Eating Plant Foods Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer. Approximately 13% of women will be diagnosed with female breast cancer at some point in their life. Is there such a thing as an anti-cancer diet and more specifically, can plant based eating...
06.16.2022
Top Plant Based Food Trends
What’s trending in plant based foods for 2022? Kory Zelickson, the co-founder and CEO of Vejii Holdings, lets us in on what’s hot in plant based products.In this episode you’ll hear: 2:00 – How Kory began his plant based journey4:00...
06.09.2022
Save Money on Plant Based Groceries
Let’s help you save money on groceries. In a climate of rising food prices, we take a look at where plant based foods fit into this landscape and how to do plant based on a budget. Guest Colleen Montgomery, a...
05.06.2022
Plant Based Recipes for the BBQ
Love to grill? This episode is all about plant based recipe ideas for the barbeque. From main dishes to sides, plant based lifestyle coach, author and CEO of VegInspired, Kathy Davis, shares delicious plant based BBQ ideas and even lets...
04.01.2022
Mineral Sunscreen: What is it and is it better for you?
What is the best sunscreen? Co-Founder and CEO of Thrive Natural Care, Alex McIntosh, explains the differences between mineral and chemical sunscreen, and provides tips on what to look for in a sunscreen that not only protects you from the...
03.04.2022
Plant Based Nutrition for Children
If you know a baby or child with food intolerances, allergies, skin sensitivities and growth or stomach problems, this episode is for you. Esther chats with the CEO of Else Nutrition, Hamutal Yitzhak, about the story behind Else and the...
01.28.2022
Heart Health Benefits of a Plant Based Diet
“Studies show that every step you take in the direction of a plant based diet can improve your health,” according to guest Colleen Montgomery. Colleen is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Certified Plant Based Health Coach who chats about lowering...
01.07.2022
Chinese Medicine and Plant Based Eating
How does plant based eating fit into the practice of Chinese Medicine? What foods should we be eating in different seasons? In this episode, Ellen Goldsmith, an educator, licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, and author of Nutritional Healing with Chinese...
10.31.2021
Clean Haircare
What chemicals are lurking in your shampoo and other haircare products? Do you have skin issues? In the third of three episodes on clean beauty, we chat with celebrity hair designer and World founder, Brian Phillips. After ten years being...
10.15.2021
Clean Makeup
What is the toxic exposure in makeup? In the second of three episodes on clean beauty, we chat with a pioneer in clean beauty and co-founder of Vapour Beauty, Krysia Boinis. A breast cancer survivor, Krysia discusses why she started...
10.01.2021
Clean Beauty
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...
08.06.2021
What Does Whole Food Plant-Based Mean?
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...
07.09.2021
Plant-Based Pantry Essentials
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...
06.06.2021
Vegan Athlete Diet with Former NHL Player TJ Galiardi
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...
05.20.2021
Healthy Snack Recipes
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....
05.09.2021
Indoor Vegetable and Herb Garden Tips
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...
04.11.2021
Backyard Vegetable Garden Tips
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...
02.28.2021
Heart Health and Diet
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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/plant-based-diet--3431055/support.
01.10.2021
Functional Foods: What are they and what are their benefits?
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,...
10.12.2020
Algae: The Food of the Future?
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...
06.26.2020
Plant Based During Coronavirus: Livestream with Fay and Ashley
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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/plant-based-diet--3431055/support.
05.31.2020
Good Fats
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...
03.01.2020
Plant Based Meat Alternatives: Healthy or not?
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...
03.24.2019
Plant Based Eating: What is it and how to start?
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....

What's Plant-Based Diet about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Plant-Based Diet episodes:

Green Thumbs Unite: Mastering Low-Maintenance Gardening

Plant-Forward Modern Jewish Cuisine

How to Overcome Plant-Based Eating Roadblocks

How to Lose Weight with Plant-Based Eating

What is Lab-Grown Meat: Is it really meat?

The Evolution of Plant-Based Eating: From Hippie to Sophisticated

How NYC Hospitals Shifted to More Plant-Based Meals

Functional Smoothies to Revitalize Your Day

Optimal Times to Eat: Fasting for Longevity and Weight Loss

Clean Beauty: Ayurvedic Skincare

Deep Dive into Milk Substitutes

Exploring the Future of Food: Predictions from Food Industry Leaders

Unlocking the Power of Algae for Our Health

How LinkedIn San Francisco Made the Leap to a Plant-Based Menu in Their Cafeteria

Sweet Success: Redefining Chocolate Confections with Healthier, Clean Ingredients

Eating for Longevity and Increasing Health Span

Nourishing Your Body During Chemotherapy: Is plant based eating recommended?

Plant Power for Constipation Relief

Revolutionizing the Egg Industry with Plant Based Alternatives with the Vegg Owner Harold Bollaci

Can Hormones Be Balanced Through Food?

Omega-3: The Essential Fat for Every Cell in Your Body

Nutrition Tips for Migraine & Headache Relief

Difference Between Plant Based and Vegan: Our Guests Respond

Can Eating Plant Foods Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer?

Top Plant Based Food Trends

Save Money on Plant Based Groceries

Plant Based Recipes for the BBQ

Mineral Sunscreen: What is it and is it better for you?

Plant Based Nutrition for Children

Heart Health Benefits of a Plant Based Diet

Chinese Medicine and Plant Based Eating

Clean Haircare

Clean Makeup

Clean Beauty

What Does Whole Food Plant-Based Mean?

Plant-Based Pantry Essentials

Vegan Athlete Diet with Former NHL Player TJ Galiardi

Healthy Snack Recipes

Indoor Vegetable and Herb Garden Tips

Backyard Vegetable Garden Tips

Heart Health and Diet

Functional Foods: What are they and what are their benefits?

Algae: The Food of the Future?

Plant Based During Coronavirus: Livestream with Fay and Ashley

Good Fats

Plant Based Meat Alternatives: Healthy or not?

Plant Based Eating: What is it and how to start?