Week 7 of quarantine and it's time to share the 411! This episode I sit down solo and talk about my mental shifts over the past few weeks and what's been helping me stay focused and feeling my best. I've gained a whole new understanding on perspective and how I can use it to my advantage. I've played genie pig and stuck to these efforts in order to share with you what I know to be truly helpful!Follow me on IG for more wellness and sustainable tips here

On this episode we cover a range of topics starting with the importance of circular economy, idea of bioplastics, importance of food planning, how certain food and market trends can impact other parts of the world and where our food might come from in the future. I brought in another expert, Dr. Tamarra Soma who is the Research Director and Co-Founder of the Food Systems Lab and currently she works at SFU where she conducts research on issues pertaining to food system planning, community base...

THE PLANT BASED SERIES- episode 3Eating plant based or going vegan has never been so popular, and there are many reasons why plant based food might be influencing your diet. In this episode we break down some of those reasons and discuss how a plant based diet can be not only beneficial for your health but for the planet. Dr. Pamela Fergusson is a Registered Dietitian with a PhD in nutrition and has over 15 years of experience with changing lives through better nutrition. If you're currently ...

THE PLANT BASED SERIES- episode 2FOOD- we eat it, we love it, and we know it has an environmental impact..but what does that mean? In this episode I talk with Dr. Michael Bomford, who is an expert when it comes to understanding agriculture and energy. Michael explains the relationship between food, land use & energy, how different food items create different levels of GHG's & breaks down the main energy consumptions when it comes to our food -WARNING- it's not what you may think!Micha...

THE PLANT BASED SERIES- episode 1Maybe it's the small farm-town girl in me but this episode really hit home when discussing some of the major issues threatening our food systems today. Cara LeGault is currently studying Sustainable Agriculture and works in the Food and Land Systems faculty at UBC. Cara paints a picture of our current food systems and the importance of sustainable agriculture. She shares how you can support your local farmers, lower your carbon footprint and why the quality of...

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