The Plant Code Podcast

In this  Episode Max is joined by yoga teacher, entrepreneur and vegan mama Joumana.
They discuss vegan pregnancy, raising a child on plant based diet and the correlation between veganism and yoga. This episode is also available in full video format on YouTube.

Find out more about Joumana on Instagram @joumanayoga

Thank you to Inspire Yoga (@inspireyogadxb) for allowing us to record in their studio.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC73nzYhzZsR-k_qdL6jytcA (our YouTube Channel)

Resources:

Instagram: @hippydeli (available on Deliveroo)
www.deepakchopra.com
www.yogagirl.com Instagram: @yoga_girl
Instagram: @james aspey
www.who.int
www.ellenfisher.com Instagram: @ellenfisher 
www.facebook.com/dubaivegancommunity
www.onearabvegan.com
www.plantbasednews.org
www.theveganpregnancyguide.com

In this episode Max is joined by Tamar Krikorian as they discuss vegan pet food. They attempt to answer the questions commonly encountered regarding this controversial topic and uncover some of the unexpected meat sources that are in regular pet food. Tamar shares her own experience of feeding her dog, Lexi, a plant based diet and some tips on how to transition your dog to a plant based diet if you desire to do so. Find out more about Tamar and Lexi on Instagram @the.nutty.vegan.

Resources:

www.urbanvegan.net
www.petmd.com
www.dogfoodadvisor.com
www.wildearth.com
www.petmd.com
www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com
www.peta.org
www.honestpaws.com

In this short Episode we attempt to understand why people ask vegans if they still eat bread. We also try to answer the question of whether or not we should remove gluten from our diet.

Resources:

www.medicalnewstoday.com
www.beyondceliac.org
www.happyhappyvegan.com
Harvard Medical School
Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, Italy

In this episode Max is joined by Helena Afentikou, they discuss single use plastic and the impact it has on our oceans and beaches. They also try to provide some tips to reduce your use of single use plastic products.
We hope you enjoy the episode!

Follow Helena on Instagram @helena.afentikou and @pick.it.up_

Resources:

www.earthday.org
https://oceanconservancy.org
www.greeneducationfoundation.org
www.clearoceanpact.org

In this episode we discuss our experience of speaking at an event for the first time. The event didn't go to plan so we decided to share with you the things we could have done differently and that you can keep in mind if you are to speak in public about veganism.

 We'll also be sharing tips that two experienced vegan advocates and public speakers, John Oberg and Soul Eubanks, gave us prior to the event.

In this episode we discuss how we became vegan and the challenges we faced. we provide different methods and resources to encourage your efforts to go vegan. We are joined by our guest Jacob and record this episode at the Youth x Hub in Dubai.

References:

https://www.vomadlife.com/blogs/news/why-people-go-vegan-2019-global-survey-results www.vegansociety.com
www.nutrition facts.org
physicians committee for responsible medicine : www.pcrm.org
www.challenge 22.com
https://veganuary.com/blog/how-to-go-vegan-in-20-steps/ shopping lists etc
the vegan society have a free app called VeGuide
vegainstrength
www.carnismdebunked.com

documentaries: Forks over knives, cowspiracy, what the health, dairy is scary (Erin Janus mentioned in deadly dairy), earthlings featuring joaquin phoenix, okra (animation)

Books: The china study, Dr Campbell, the world peace diet, How not to die, Dr Michael Greger

recipes:
boshtv
www.ohsheglows.com
www.veganricha.com
www.brandnewvegan.com
www.avantgardevegan.com
www.happycow.net

Dubai
www.kibsons.com
vegan spring fest
www.dubaivegancommunity.com
www.youthxhub.com

In this Episode of the Plant Code Podcast we discuss the impact of the factory farming of honey on the the bees, the environment and your health. We also try to provide some alternative products and methods to help the wild bee population.
We hope you enjoy the episode!

References:

https://www.peta.org/living/food/whats-killing-bees-how-to-save-the-honey-bees/

https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/honey-industry

https://www.pollinator.org/guides

https://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2016/07/15/exclusive-book-excerpt-honey-is-worlds-third-most-faked-food/#6f1784d14f09

Real Food, Fake Food, by Larry Olmsted 2016

Netflix series, Rotten 2018

In this episode we discuss the different sources of protein and the misconceptions surrounding protein intake on a plant based diet. We hope you enjoy the episode !

References:

- Harvard T.H Chan School of public health
- The National Academy of Medicine
- One Billion Vegans (check it out on FaceBook)
- U.S National Institutes of Health
- Forks over Knives, 2011
- www.bosh.tv 
- Protein Score Card, impact on the planet, World Ressource Index
www.wri.org/proteinscorecard

In this Episode we discuss the importance of vitamin and mineral intake. The misconceptions about vitamin B12 and the main deficiencies found in both vegan and non vegans. Enjoy the episode!

References:
- nutritionfacts.org
- The Dietary Guidlines Advisory Commitee 
- The World Cancer Research Fund
- How not to die, Dr Greger 2015

link to video: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/98-of-american-diets-potassium-deficient/

In this Episode we discuss the various animal products found in alcohol and also the environmental impact of the alcohol industry.

References:
- www.barnivore.com
- www.waterfootprint.org

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