Mushrooms have been used for thousands of years, they have were always believe to be special. They have been used for many purposes outside of eating.

In this episode, we dive into the magical world of mushrooms. We give you a brief background/history about mushrooms. We then talk about the different uses of mushroom not only in history but also today. We keep finding more and more uses for mushroom as the days go by.

We then talk about the nutritional benefits of mushrooms and why they are vital as part of our balance diet.

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Today we discuss a very important topic. A topic that has no correct answer. We all have heard stories where conservationists have saved a species from extinction, or culled one species to protect another.

In this episode, we discuss the ethics of conservation projects, in particular killing or culling one species to protect another. We discuss 5 important ethical perspectives to this.

We also give you some real life examples of species being controlled to benefit another species, or even humans.

We finally summarize this whole issue and give our own thoughts to it. Should humans really interfere in the lives of wild animals?

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Avocados are called "The Green Gold" for a reason. They are nutritious, providing good fats, and are so versatile - eat them alone, used for oils, used in creams and soaps, and the residue after making oil used as stock feed. Also who doesn't like tortilla chips with guacamole?

In this episode, we do a deep dive on avocados. Despite their rising popularity in the last few years, this wonder fruit has its drawbacks. Some even go as far as saying that it's not vegan!

We discuss it's negative impacts - exploitation of bees for production, impact on environment and climate, and also impact on wildlife and animal species.

We finish off with discussing whether avocados fall under the vegan bracket and if they are ok to eat as a vegan.

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It's nearly festive season, and it's time to celebrate. However, how many of us stop and think about the animals that we consume during these times?

In this episode, we want to focus on Thanksgiving and the use of turkeys. Firstly we give you some background on what Thanksgiving is, why it is celebrated, and how turkeys became the food of choice during this celebration.

We then talk about the life of a turkey in the wild vs their life in the factory farm where over 95% of turkeys come from. We discuss the conditions in the factory farms and also the human involvement in their exploitation.

We finish off with talking about the ethics around using animals in cultural and religious celebrations. We are not picking on Thanksgiving in this episode and it's important to note that many other cultures and religions use animals extensively in celebrations.

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Pearls make as great gifts and are aesthetically pleasing. Their demand also seems to be increasing, However, not everyone knows where they come from or how they are made. We were asking ourselves this question - are they even a vegan issue?

In this episode we break down the different kinds of pearls. We then discuss how each type of pearl is made - and why is there human involvement in the process. We then discuss if pearls are vegan or not.

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As easy as this sounds, talking to a kid about veganism is extremely difficult. There's so many things to consider before talking to them.
 
There are many occasions where you want to do so but end up biting your tongue. Whether it's your own child or someone else's, what and how you say can impact them greatly.

In this episode we discuss first whether it's necessary to talk to a child about veganism. And if so, what are some of things you should me mindful of before to talk to them. Finally we discuss some logical steps on how you should talk to them about veganism.

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We have established by now that plastic is a real problem. But how do we solve this issues?
The problem isn't all plastic, it's the single use plastic that's the issue.

In this episode we discuss the five R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose, and Refuse. We talk in depth about recycling and why only 9% of plastic gets recycled. We also give you some alternatives to use that are better for the planet, humans and also marine life.

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We've all heard why plastic use is bad. But just how bad is it? And how bad is it for the marine life? Plastic has revolutionized our society, so much so, that seeing life without plastic seems impossible. 

In this episode we discuss the plastic problem, why plastic is so important for humanity but also detrimental at the same time. We give you some mind-boggling stats, and then discuss how this affects marine life and the millions of mammals in the ocean.

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Ever heard of Reductionism or Reducetarian? You may be one yourself. In a nutshell reductionism is reducing the consumption of animal products. This on the surface sounds like a great thing to do. But recently, it's been getting a lot of stick (from vegans themselves!).

In this episode we discuss what reductionism is, and what the impact of this is to our environment and animals. We then discuss why there is resistance towards this movement, and finally we give our thoughts on this.

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Diabetes is one of the biggest killers in the world. No wonder it's called the "Silent Killer". Over 400 million people in the world have diabetes.

In this episode, we discuss what diabetes is, what are the different types of diabetes and how you can get diabetes. There are many different factors that can affect the chances of you getting diabetes, such us - age, genetics, ethnicity, diet, exercise. 

While some are not in our control, diet and exercise certainly are. We then discuss why a plant based diet can potentially help in preventing diabetes but also treatment of diabetes. We give you some great food choices that may help you.

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