Vegan Yarns

Wondering what's happening in the vegan world? In today's episode we talk about some big news coming out of the  veganism world. Some good things, some bad.

Whether we see it or not, so many people are doing great work to make this world a better place. Hats off to them!

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Greenwashing is all around us and at some stage we have all fallen victim to it. There is a big wave towards living green and living sustainably, and as a result, companies are willing to ride the wave. There is also a sentiment that veganism is a fad and another example of greenwashing.

In this episode we discuss what greenwashing is, and why companies engage in greenwashing. We then talk through some examples of it and how you can pick up cues of greenwashing. We finally give our opinion of whether veganism is just an example of greenwashing or is it actually making a difference to this planet.

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We start the new year off with a topic that often goes under the radar. We don't often associate antibiotic resistance with animal agriculture, but instead think of doctors and humans.

In this episode we talk about what antibiotic resistance is, and how it happens (what causes it). We then dive deep into antibiotic use in animal agriculture and how it can spread to humans via animals. The use of antibiotics is widespread.

Antibiotic resistance affects everyone - vegans and non-vegans alike.

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Did you know pork is one of the most consumed meat, if not the most? Do we ever think about what goes on behind the scenes to get you the meat?

In today's episode, we talk about the life cycle of an industrial pig. The life cycle is parallel to that of a dairy cow (check out that episode also!) and rather dark. We talk about the different stages the pig goes through before it's inevitable trip to the slaughterhouse.

Eating pig meat has many potential health risks and we also discuss some of the major ones that you should worry about if you eat pork.

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We haven't done of these in a while!

Do you have people tell you the reasons for eating meat? Do you feel like you want to reply with a well thought out answer? We got you.

In this episode we talk about three common arguments against veganism and why the argument doesn't hold true.

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Have you ever had people tell you that vegan food is bland? We have!

Spices not only flavour your food but they have incredible health benefits too.

In this episode we talk about 5 different spices that we think you should add to your diet. We talk about their origin and also their health benefits/nutrition. Be sure to add them to your diet!

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Traveling as a vegan can be difficult and stressful, but it doesn't need to be!

In this episode, we talk about traveling as a vegan and some useful tips to make your travel easier.

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In this episode we talk to Emma Brodie who is a campaigns officer at SAFE. We talk many things including how the help make change, pass bills, recent successes what the future looks like and much more!

Their website for more info: www.safe.org.nz

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Did you know one of the fastest growing sports in the USA is rodeo? Why is a sport that uses animals growing so fast?

Yes, it is entertaining and is a multi million dollar industry but do we wonder what happens to the animals behind the scenes and in the actual events?

In this episode we talk about the different types of rodeo events and bull fighting. We talk about the main issues (according to us) of the rodeo events. We also go in-depth about what happens to these poor animals that are used in the events.

Certainly an eye opener!

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Some of the most commonly eaten vegetables are root vegetables - and there are plenty of reasons why. They are widely grown and they are packed with nutrients!

In this episode we talk about the different categories of root vegetables and which vegetables fall under these categories. We then spend some time talking about the nutrition qualities of different root vegetables and why some have been used in medicine for generations!

We end the episode by giving some tips on what root vegetables are easy to grow in your backyard and how.

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