Teach Me How To Vegan

In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan we share our story about how we got our kids onboard with veganism and how we went about telling our family and worked towards having happy vegan and vegan-friendly gatherings with our extended families and friends. We also share talking points, suggestions, ideas, and tools you can use when having those conversations with your family and friends. We finish with a list of recommended resources that you can share to help support your conversations with the people in your life.

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

Recipes Mentioned

Green Bean Casserole

Lasagna/Stuffed Shells https://www.pbs.org/food/fresh-tastes/stuffed-shells/

Products Mentioned

Silk Creamer https://silk.com/plant-based-products/creamer/original-soy-creamer/

Earth Balance Butter https://www.earthbalancenatural.com/spreads

Resources Mentioned

Podcast: 20+ Compelling Reasons to Switch to a Plant-Based Diets https://apnm.org/what-we-do/promoting-plant-based-eating/podcast-teach-me-how-to-vegan/podcast-but-why-20-compelling-reasons-to-follow-a-plant-based-diet/

Why Plant-Based Eating website and fact sheets https://apnm.org/what-we-do/promoting-plant-based-eating/why-plant-based-eating/

The Game Changers Documentary https://gamechangersmovie.com

Cowspiracy Documentary https://www.cowspiracy.com

Earthlings Documentary http://www.nationearth.com

Dominion Documentary https://www.dominionmovement.com/watch

A Prayer for Compassion Documentary http://aprayerforcompassion.com

The Invisible Vegan Documentary https://www.theinvisiblevegan.com

Bite Size Vegan http://www.bitesizevegan.org

Nutritionfacts.org https://nutritionfacts.org

Santuario de Karuna Sanctuary https://www.santuariodekaruna.org

In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan, we share the Stages of Change model, how it can be used to help you (or someone you know) continue moving forward on the journey of going vegan, and provide specific information, individualized strategies, and tips that can be applied right now, depending on what stage you are in.

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

Recipes Mentioned:

Vegan Pancakes https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Pancakes-Recipe.pdf

Chickpea Salad https://vanillaandbean.com/smashed-chickpea-salad-sandwich/

Tofu Scramble https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tofu-Scramble-Recipe.pdf

Cheese Sauce https://gourmandelle.com/best-vegan-nacho-cheese-sauce/

Egg Yolk https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Fried-Eggs-Recipe.pdf

Products Mentioned:

Beyond Burger https://www.beyondmeat.com/products/the-beyond-burger/

Vegan Mayo https://www.bestfoods.com/us/en/products/organic-and-vegan/vegan-carefully-crafted-dressing-and-sandwich-spread.html

Tofurky Deli Slices https://tofurky.com/what-we-make/deli-slices/smoked-ham/

Larabar https://www.larabar.com

Nutritional Yeast https://www.iherb.com/pr/KAL-Nutritional-Yeast-Flakes-Unsweetened-22-oz-624-g/19095

Clif Bars https://www.clifbar.com/shop/product_line/clif-bar

Resources Mentioned:

Albuquerque Vegan Meetup https://www.meetup.com/ABQVEG

Further Reading and Resources:

The Stages of Change http://www.cpe.vt.edu/gttc/presentations/8eStagesofChange.pdf

The cruelty of the egg industry https://humanefacts.org/eggs/

The cruelty of Dairy https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/mar/30/dairy-scary-public-farming-calves-pens-alternatives

In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan, we share more about our journey to veganism, and how we gradually cut meat out of our diets. We also discuss how to set SMART goals (goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely), how to determine what is the last animal-based food to remove from your diet, looking at your barriers and assets, resources that are available for free, and a brief review of our recommendations from the previous episode.

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

Products Mentioned:

Soyrizo (available in NM at Albertsons, Smiths, Sprouts, Trader Joe's, Walmart, and Whole Foods): https://www.friedas.com/products/soyrizo/

Resources Mentioned:

APNM Plant-Based Eating Monthly E-Mails: https://apnm.salsalabs.org/plantbasedeating/index.html

Vegan Outreach's 10 Weeks to Vegan: http://Veganoutreach.org/10w-vf

PCRM 21 Day Kickstart: https://kickstart.pcrm.org/en

Roadrunner Foodbank Healthy Foods Center: https://www.rrfb.org/about-us/our-programs/health-wellness-initiative/healthy-foods-center/

Food Not Bombs: http://foodnotbombs.net/new_site/

Food Not Bombs in Albuquerque: https://www.facebook.com/fnbABQ/

Nutritionfacts.org Daily Dozen: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/dr-gregers-daily-dozen-checklist/

Further reading and resources:

Setting SMART Goals: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm

Stages of Change: http://www.cpe.vt.edu/gttc/presentations/8eStagesofChange.pdf

Plant-Based Milks Guide: https://worldwideveghead.org/2019/02/07/the-complete-guide-to-plant-based-milk/

Vegan Meats Guide: https://www.peta.org/living/food/meat-replacements/

Plant-Based Butters Guide: https://www.bharmless.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-vegan-butter/

In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan we share how we went vegan overnight and give tips on how you can too. We discuss five main things to consider when planning your overnight journey including:

1. How to read food labels
2. What meals & snacks you currently eat are accidentally vegan?
3. What meals & snacks you like can be easily veganized?
4. Veganize your top five go-to meals
5. What nutrients to keep on your radar

After listening to this episode you will feel more confident in your ability to determine what foods are and aren't vegan, how to ensure you are getting adequate nutrition on a plant-based diet, and how to do your own meal planning.

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

Recipes Mentioned:

Pancake Recipe: https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Pancakes-Recipe.pdf

Pizza Dough Recipe: https://www.sugardishme.com/10-minute-pizza-dough/

Food Products Mentioned:

Morningstar Italian Sausage: https://www.morningstarfarms.com/en_US/products/meal-starters/msf-meal-starter-flavored-italian-sausage.html

Breaded Turkey Cutlets: https://www.gardein.com/chickn-and-turky/classics/turky-cutlet

Benevolent Bacon: https://www.sweetearthfoods.com/our-products/hickory-sage-benevolent-bacon

Pizza Head in St Louis: https://www.pizzahead.com

Egg Replacer Product: https://www.swansonvitamins.com/ener-g-foods-egg-replacer-16-oz-box

Nutritional Yeast: https://www.iherb.com/pr/KAL-Nutritional-Yeast-Flakes-Unsweetened-12-oz-340-g/70120

Resources Mentioned:

APNM's New Mexico Vegan Dining Guide: https://apnm.org/eatvegannm

Happy Cow: https://www.happycow.net

Nutritionfacts.org: https://nutritionfacts.org

Additional Resources:

List of animal derived ingredients (for those who want to go deeper): https://www.peta.org/living/food/animal-ingredients-list/

PETA's Top 25 Accidentally Vegan Foods: https://www.peta.org/living/food/top-accidentally-vegan-foods/

Building a Healthy Vegan Grocery List: https://www.ilovevegan.com/resources/building-a-healthy-vegan-grocery-list/

Vegan Fast Food Guide: https://www.peta.org/living/food/chain-restaurants/

How To Make Anything Vegan: https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/how-to-veganize-your-favorite-familiar-dishes/

Nutrition Guide for New Vegans: https://veganoutreach.org/plant-based-nutrition/

In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan, we explore some of the many reasons for switching to a plant-based diet focusing on five main themes: personal health, animal rights, the environment, social justice, and public health. In our discussion on personal health we examine cholesterol, trans fats, heart disease, and diabetes. In regard to the animal protection we explore animals' intellect and personalities, wildlife protection, species extinction, wildlife services, the humane myth, and labels such as free-range, cage-free, and grass-fed. As we discuss the environment, we explore climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, land use, water use, pollution, and deforestation. When we look at our food choices through a social justice lens, we discuss systemic racism in the food system, food apartheid, and world hunger. Finally, when we look at how our diets affect public health, we discuss zoonotic diseases, antibiotic use in livestock, and diet-related diseases.

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

Further reading about topics discussed in episode:

HEALTH:

Health and Diet Fact Sheet: https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PBE_Health_FINAL.pdf

Cholesterol and plant-based diets: https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/nutrition-information/lowering-cholesterol-with-a-plant-based-diet

Trans Fat in Meat and Dairy: https://nutritionfacts.org/2014/02/27/trans-fat-in-animal-fat/

Plant-Based Diet Reveres Heart Disease: https://www.ornish.com/undo-it/

Healing Diabetes with Plant-Based Diet: https://www.pcrm.org/health-topics/diabetes

Tony's Transformation Story: https://apnm.org/plant-based-transformation-with-tony-quintana/

ANIMALS:

Animals and Diet Fact Sheet: https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PBE_AnimalWelfare_FINAL_2.28.19-1.pdf

Ag-Gag Laws: https://aldf.org/issue/ag-gag/

Wildlife Services: https://apnm.org/what-we-do/promoting-coexistence-with-wildlife/usda-wildlife-services/

The Humane Myth: https://www.humanemyth.org

ENVIRONMENT:

The Environment and Diet Fact Sheet: https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PBE_Environment_FINAL_2.28.19.pdf

Deforestation: https://awellfedworld.org/deforestation/

Additional Facts: https://www.cowspiracy.com/facts

SOCIAL JUSTICE:

Social Justice and Diet Fact Sheet: https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Facts-about-Diet-and-Social-Justice.pdf

Dangers to meatpacking workers: https://apnm.org/executive-order-for-meatpacking-plants-to-remain-open-takes-hazards-to-a-new-level/

Targeting undocumented folks: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/05/08/exploitation-and-abuse-at-the-chicken-plant

Worker exploitation: https://www.propublica.org/article/who-would-pay-26000-to-work-in-a-chicken-plant

World Hunger: https://awellfedworld.org/global-hunger/

PUBLIC HEALTH:

Zoonotic Diseases: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/where-do-deadly-coronaviruses-like-mers-cov-come-from/

The Power of Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/pdf/2009-Power-of-Prevention.pdf

Antibiotics in Meat: https://nutritionfacts.org/2016/03/10/antibiotic-resistant-superbugs-in-meat/