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 to being born without an esophagus, Harold shares the inspiring story of how he overcame his own health struggles and ultimately acquired the Vegg. He discusses the environmental and health benefits of plant-based eating, and the future of the plant-based food industry.

In this episode you’ll hear:
3:45 - Why Harold Bollaci acquired the Vegg while being a practising lawyer.
9:00 - Harold’s health journey being born without an esophagus and going plant based.
14:50 - What is the Vegg made of?
16:00 - What does this egg replacement product taste and look like?
17:40 - Egg replacement for baking
18:30 - Egg allergies
19:15 - Protein amount
21:00 - Price point
24:15 – Harold’s opinion on the future of plant based eating.

As referenced in this episode:

• Alternative Food Network Youtube Video on Trying Plant Based Scrambled Eggs.
• Save 30% with discount code AFN30 at Vegg.
• Subscribe to Doctors+ Premium Episodes on Apple Podcasts.

CREDITS:
Executive Producer & Host: Esther Garfin
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

Topics Include:

High protein
Plant-based on a budget
Whole food plant based
Plant-based protein
Meal Prep
How to get protein without meat
Complete proteins
Inflammation
Iron rich foods
Do I need B12
Cheap vegan meals
Hormone Balance
Sunday meal prep
Picky eaters
Meat replacements
Egg substitute
Cheese alternative
Plant-based weight loss
Lose belly fat on plants
Fiber fueled
Microbiome
Probiotics
Weight loss
Gut health
Lower cholesterol naturally
Reverse heart disease
Blood pressure
Anti-aging
Longevity
Vegan muscle building
Pre-workout meals
Veganuary
Transitioning to plant-based
Beginner Guide
Budget friendly

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, you’ll learn: 1. The benefits of a plant based diet for hormone health 2. How chocolate and soy can benefit women’s hormones 3. Talida’s journey to hormone balance and the creation of her successful blog and Instagram account.

In this episode you’ll hear:
3:00 – The health benefits of chocolate
6:30 – Talida’s health journey and the beginning of Hazel & Cacao
11:45 – Why Talida chose plant based eating
15:05 – Benefits of a plant based diet in reproductive years
17:55 – About soy
19:30 – Plant based diet during peri-menopause and menopause
21:50 – The pillars of health - considerations beyond diet
23:30 – Talida’s cookbook
26:40 – Giveaway
28:00 – Tracking your cycle
29:00 – Difference between cocoa and cacao

Credits
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

To subscribe to the "Doctors+ Premium" Episodes: https://apple.co/3EPaPjF

Topics Include:

High protein
Plant-based on a budget
Whole food plant based
Plant-based protein
Meal Prep
How to get protein without meat
Complete proteins
Inflammation
Iron rich foods
Do I need B12
Cheap vegan meals
Hormone Balance
Sunday meal prep
Picky eaters
Meat replacements
Egg substitute
Cheese alternative
Plant-based weight loss
Lose belly fat on plants
Fiber fueled
Microbiome
Probiotics
Weight loss
Gut health
Lower cholesterol naturally
Reverse heart disease
Blood pressure
Anti-aging
Longevity
Vegan muscle building
Pre-workout meals
Veganuary
Transitioning to plant-based
Beginner Guide
Budget friendly

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 plant based food sources, and the potential of algae to provide a more efficient way of getting these nutrients.

In this episode you’ll hear:
2:50 - Corinna’s background and knowledge of omega-3’s
5:55 - What are omega 3 fatty acids and what are omega-3 health benefits?
7:15 - Do people generally have a sufficient supply of omega-3’s?
8:30 - Algae as a source of omega 3’s
9:15 - Can people feel a difference if they start taking an omega 3 supplement?
12:20 - Are there sufficient plant based food sources of omega-3’s?
16:00 - Types of algae

Credits
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

As referenced in this episode:
-Get 10% off using code AFN10 at https://orlonutrition.com/
-To subscribe to the "Doctors+ Premium" Episodes: https://apple.co/3EPaPjF

Topics Include:

High protein
Plant-based on a budget
Whole food plant based
Plant-based protein
Meal Prep
How to get protein without meat
Complete proteins
Inflammation
Iron rich foods
Do I need B12
Cheap vegan meals
Hormone Balance
Sunday meal prep
Picky eaters
Meat replacements
Egg substitute
Cheese alternative
Plant-based weight loss
Lose belly fat on plants
Fiber fueled
Microbiome
Probiotics
Weight loss
Gut health
Lower cholesterol naturally
Reverse heart disease
Blood pressure
Anti-aging
Longevity
Vegan muscle building
Pre-workout meals
Veganuary
Transitioning to plant-based
Beginner Guide
Budget friendly

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 relief. Guest Susannah Juteau, who is a registered dietician specializing in headache and migraine nutrition, discovered a medication-free solution after suffering for five years from debilitating headaches and migraine attacks.

In this episode you’ll hear:
3:00 – Susannah’s path to becoming the “headache nutritionist”
6:00 – Can nutrition and diet actually get rid of headaches?
7:20 – How does an anti-inflammatory diet help with headaches?
8:50 – Susannah’s process to create personalized food plans
12:20 – Foods to eat for hormone-related headaches
13:55 – Seed cycling
15:55 – The importance of a diverse diet
18:00 – 5 nutrients for migraine headaches
21:55 – Health benefits of lentils

Credits:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

As referenced in this episode:

-Guest link: https://www.headachenutritionist.com/

-More about algae: Algae: The Food of the Future? https://alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-5-algae-the-food-of-the-future/
Use discount code AFN for 20% off your algae order at https://www.energybits.com/

-To subscribe to the "Doctors+ Premium" Episodes: https://apple.co/3EPaPjF

Topics Include:

High protein
Plant-based on a budget
Whole food plant based
Plant-based protein
Meal Prep
How to get protein without meat
Complete proteins
Inflammation
Iron rich foods
Do I need B12
Cheap vegan meals
Hormone Balance
Sunday meal prep
Picky eaters
Meat replacements
Egg substitute
Cheese alternative
Plant-based weight loss
Lose belly fat on plants
Fiber fueled
Microbiome
Probiotics
Weight loss
Gut health
Lower cholesterol naturally
Reverse heart disease
Blood pressure
Anti-aging
Longevity
Vegan muscle building
Pre-workout meals
Veganuary
Transitioning to plant-based
Beginner Guide
Budget friendly

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 Crann

As referenced in this episode:

Other episodes with Kathy Davis
What Does Whole Food Plant Based Mean? (Episode 13): https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-13-what-does-whole-food-plant-based-mean/

Plant Based Recipes for the BBQ (Episode 21): https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-21-plant-based-recipes-for-the-bbq/

Other episodes with Colleen Montgomery
Heart Health Benefits of a Plant Based Diet (Episode 18): https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-18-heart-health-benefits-of-a-plant-based-diet/

Save Money on Plant Based Groceries (Episode 22): https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-22-save-money-on-plant-based-groceries/

Another episode with Easter Ho
Can Eating Plant Foods Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer? (Episode 24): https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-24-can-eating-plant-foods-reduce-the-risk-of-breast-cancer/

Another episode with Kory Zelickson
Top Plant Based Food Trends (Episode 23): https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-23-top-plant-based-food-trends/

Topics Include:

High protein
Plant-based on a budget
Whole food plant based
Plant-based protein
Meal Prep
How to get protein without meat
Complete proteins
Inflammation
Iron rich foods
Do I need B12
Cheap vegan meals
Hormone Balance
Sunday meal prep
Picky eaters
Meat replacements
Egg substitute
Cheese alternative
Plant-based weight loss
Lose belly fat on plants
Fiber fueled
Microbiome
Probiotics
Weight loss
Gut health
Lower cholesterol naturally
Reverse heart disease
Blood pressure
Anti-aging
Longevity
Vegan muscle building
Pre-workout meals
Veganuary
Transitioning to plant-based
Beginner Guide
Budget friendly

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 reduce the risk of breast cancer? Find out with guest Easter Ho, ND, IFMCP. From breast cancer risk factors to current scientific research and specific food examples, Dr. Ho provides important prevention information that you don’t want to miss.

In this episode you’ll hear:
2:15 – How common is breast cancer today?
3:20 – Breast cancer risk factors
4:40 – Is there such a thing as an anti-cancer diet?
7:45 – Does plant based eating reduce the risk of breast cancer?
10:30 – Fiber
11:35 – Isoflavones and is organic recommended for soy products?
12:30 – Is organic produce recommended?
16:30 – Does the link between diet and breast cancer change depending on the type of breast cancer?
18:00 – Dr. Ho’s prevention suggestions
19:40 – Herbs and spices
20:30 – Specific food recommendations for breast cancer prevention

Guest Link: www.dreasterho.com

As referenced in this episode:

For more about algae: https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-5-algae-the-food-of-the-future/

For more on the health benefits of spices: Episode 18 of “Doctors+”: https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/doctors-plus/

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

Topics Include:

High protein
Plant-based on a budget
Whole food plant based
Plant-based protein
Meal Prep
How to get protein without meat
Complete proteins
Inflammation
Iron rich foods
Do I need B12
Cheap vegan meals
Hormone Balance
Sunday meal prep
Picky eaters
Meat replacements
Egg substitute
Cheese alternative
Plant-based weight loss
Lose belly fat on plants
Fiber fueled
Microbiome
Probiotics
Weight loss
Gut health
Lower cholesterol naturally
Reverse heart disease
Blood pressure
Anti-aging
Longevity
Vegan muscle building
Pre-workout meals
Veganuary
Transitioning to plant-based
Beginner Guide
Budget friendly

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 journey
4:00 – The top trending food categories on Vejii
5:00 – Is the next generation of plant based foods healthier?
6:30 – Cheese alternatives
10:00 – Price of products on shopvejii.com
13:40 – Frozen goods shipping
16:10 – Kory’s favourite plant based foods and cooking tips

Guest Link: https://shopvejii.com/

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

Topics Include:

High protein
Plant-based on a budget
Whole food plant based
Plant-based protein
Meal Prep
How to get protein without meat
Complete proteins
Inflammation
Iron rich foods
Do I need B12
Cheap vegan meals
Hormone Balance
Sunday meal prep
Picky eaters
Meat replacements
Egg substitute
Cheese alternative
Plant-based weight loss
Lose belly fat on plants
Fiber fueled
Microbiome
Probiotics
Weight loss
Gut health
Lower cholesterol naturally
Reverse heart disease
Blood pressure
Anti-aging
Longevity
Vegan muscle building
Pre-workout meals
Veganuary
Transitioning to plant-based
Beginner Guide
Budget friendly

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 Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Certified Plant Based Health Coach and owner of Wellness Within LLC, provides meat v. plant based comparisons with great money saving tips and recipe ideas.

In this episode you’ll hear:
3:15 – Eating plant based foods is expensive: Fact or fiction?
5:15 – Cost comparison: Ground beef v. tofu, lentils and black beans
6:50 – Will plant based proteins give me enough protein?
8:40 – Tofu summer rolls
9:45 – Lentil tacos
13:30 – Budget friendly pantry staples
18:30 – Top spices to have in your pantry
21:20 – Colleen’s thoughts on buying organic
22:05 – Buying in bulk
22:40 – Buying produce in season
23:05 – Should you buy frozen fruits and vegetables
23:25 – Comparison Shopping: App downloads and digital coupons
24:15 – Batch cooking
24:45 – Limiting your food waste
26:15 – Do plant based foods freeze well?

Guest link: https://www.wellnesswithinhealthcoach.com/

Another episode with Colleen: https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-18-heart-health-benefits-of-a-plant-based-diet/

As referenced in this episode:

Plant Based Pantry Essentials podcast: https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-12-plant-based-pantry-essentials/

Environmental Working Group “Dirty Dozen” List: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

Topics Include:

High protein
Plant-based on a budget
Whole food plant based
Plant-based protein
Meal Prep
How to get protein without meat
Complete proteins
Inflammation
Iron rich foods
Do I need B12
Cheap vegan meals
Hormone Balance
Sunday meal prep
Picky eaters
Meat replacements
Egg substitute
Cheese alternative
Plant-based weight loss
Lose belly fat on plants
Fiber fueled
Microbiome
Probiotics
Weight loss
Gut health
Lower cholesterol naturally
Reverse heart disease
Blood pressure
Anti-aging
Longevity
Vegan muscle building
Pre-workout meals
Veganuary
Transitioning to plant-based
Beginner Guide
Budget friendly

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 us in on her plant based burger recipe.

In this episode you’ll hear:
2:55 - Plant based alternatives including veggie burgers, tempeh BLT & carrot dogs
6:45 - Black bean burger recipe
12:30 - Be in control of your BBQ experience and have enough to eat
13:20 - Plant based BBQ side dishes including grilled potato salad, whole grain pasta salad with oil free dressing & guacamole
16:50 - Grilled vegetable skewers with tofu
17:30 - Pulled jackfruit sandwich
20:20 - Kathy’s cookbooks
21:00 - Kathy’s free meal plan for download

Guest link: https://www.veginspired.com/

Another "Plant Based Diet" episode with Kathy: Episode 13 What Does Whole Food Plant Based Mean https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-13-what-does-whole-food-plant-based-mean/

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

Topics Include:

High protein
Plant-based on a budget
Whole food plant based
Plant-based protein
Meal Prep
How to get protein without meat
Complete proteins
Inflammation
Iron rich foods
Do I need B12
Cheap vegan meals
Hormone Balance
Sunday meal prep
Picky eaters
Meat replacements
Egg substitute
Cheese alternative
Plant-based weight loss
Lose belly fat on plants
Fiber fueled
Microbiome
Probiotics
Weight loss
Gut health
Lower cholesterol naturally
Reverse heart disease
Blood pressure
Anti-aging
Longevity
Vegan muscle building
Pre-workout meals
Veganuary
Transitioning to plant-based
Beginner Guide
Budget friendly

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 sun but is also safe to use. With his company’s mission to “leave things better than we found them”, Alex also explains Thrive’s regenerative business model that helps restore degraded ecosystems and communities in Costa Rica.

In this episode you’ll hear:
2:30 – Thrive’s mission and regenerative business model
4:50 – Alex’s journey to starting Thrive Natural Care
7:30 – The multi-pronged approach to reducing skin inflammation
11:45 – Difference between mineral and chemical sunscreens
13:10 – Unsafe chemical sunscreen ingredients
14:30 – Pros & cons of mineral sunscreen
17:30 – Non-nano zinc oxide explained
19:45 – Plant based sunscreen ingredients and antioxidants
23:10 – How Thrive’s business model helps re-couple growth with health
27:00 – What you should look for on sunscreen packaging
28:00 – Impact of sunscreen on coral reefs

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

Topics Include:

High protein
Plant-based on a budget
Whole food plant based
Plant-based protein
Meal Prep
How to get protein without meat
Complete proteins
Inflammation
Iron rich foods
Do I need B12
Cheap vegan meals
Hormone Balance
Sunday meal prep
Picky eaters
Meat replacements
Egg substitute
Cheese alternative
Plant-based weight loss
Lose belly fat on plants
Fiber fueled
Microbiome
Probiotics
Weight loss
Gut health
Lower cholesterol naturally
Reverse heart disease
Blood pressure
Anti-aging
Longevity
Vegan muscle building
Pre-workout meals
Veganuary
Transitioning to plant-based
Beginner Guide
Budget friendly