The Simply Vegan Podcast (Holly Johnson)

***Trigger warning**** This episode is about fasting. You may want to avoid if you struggle with eating disorders.

Today we have a super interesting episode for you in which we delve into the world of fasting, raw veganism and the frugivore diet.

We start by discussing our experiences with cleansing and fasting and the importance of doing it for the right reasons. In part 2, we're joined by Doctor Eduardo Corassa, a nutritionist and health coach from Brazil who advocates a whole food, plant-based diet.

You’ll want to hear his story of how he went from living on junk food and having multiple health issues to healing himself with water fasting.

He’s now a raw vegan frugivore and he explains the science behind his choices and the impact this diet can have on our health – even if we just dip in and dip out.

More information: Eduardo has a host of books, courses and retreats on his website or you can watch his videos on YouTube,

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We're SUPER excited to be joined by vegan actress and singer Kate Nash in today's episode and we just can't stop singing Foundations this week.

But before our interview, Holly discusses her recent weekend away and being 'the only vegan'. Are us vegans living in a bubble? And what happens when it bursts? We then get onto the price of vegan meals versus meat dishes along with some exciting news about artisan nut cheese FINALLY hitting the supermarkets. Molly also shares her recipe for a Caribbean feast and we delve into the new 42% plant-based menu at Turtle Bay.

Of course, Kate Nash is the star of today's episode and you won't want to miss our down to earth chat about why Kate could no longer justify being vegetarian, her views on meat eaters and why us individuals should not be expected to 'save the planet'. We also discuss her new vegan comedy Coffee Wars, what it's like being a vegan on set and on tour, and whether dairy is a feminist issue.

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• It's Stress Awareness Month so we start this episode by discussing the lovely issue of eco anxiety and why vegans can often feel overwhelmed with the meat-eating world they live in. Holly also updates us on her Vegan Runners journey (yes, she survived the 10k!) and Molly shares some Easter delights that she's cooking up this weekend.

• Head to part 2 to hear from French Michelin-star chef Alexis Gauthier. After protestors arrived at his upmarket Soho restaurant, a spark was ignited which subsequently led Alexis to go vegan and turn his restaurant vegan too. He lost 90% of his customers, but is now busier than ever with a second restaurant now open, specialising in vegan sushi. His story and passion for the movement are inspiring and tear-jerking. A must listen!

Links for this episode

• Follow Molly's new foodie Instagram account at @mollyaliceeats. Holly can be found at @holly_anne_johnson

• Alexis Gauthier runs Gauthier Soho and 123V in London

• The resort he's working with to develop their vegan menus is Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel

This episode is sponsored by Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel in Mauritius. This 5* adults-only hotel is proud to have received a Travelife Gold award for sustainability and the team is committed to creating a future where travel benefits all. Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel is part of the Positive Impact movement in Mauritius, which works to benefit the local community, economy and environment. That includes using local suppliers, employing Mauritian staff and having a zero single-use plastic policy. 

What we really love about the hotel - apart from the incredible views over the lagoon and stunning tropical bedrooms - is the new vegan menu created by award-winning chef, Alexis Gauthier. Alexis has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants for over 12 years and specialises in vegan cuisine. He has developed a special menu for the hotel, training the Mauritian chefs to think outside the box and create show-stopping dishes for every guest to enjoy. If you want to find out more about this beautiful resort in Mauritius, head over to paradisecovehotel.com 

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Holly and Molly are on holiday this week so we bring you a special, longer length interview with combat veteran SGT Vegan. He shares his experiences of going vegan 30 years ago to annoy his mum and watching the events of 9/11 unfold on the TV and immediately deciding to join the US military.

He explains what it was like being on the front line in Afghanistan and why he believes women are not necessarily more compassionate than men, before delving into what he ate when no vegan meals were provided and his views on cognitive dissonance and why veganism sometimes makes people angry.

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel in Mauritius. This 5* adults-only hotel is proud to have received a Travelife Gold award for sustainability and the team is committed to creating a future where travel benefits all. Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel is part of the Positive Impact movement in Mauritius, which works to benefit the local community, economy and environment. That includes using local suppliers, employing Mauritian staff and having a zero single-use plastic policy. 

What we really love about the hotel - apart from the incredible views over the lagoon and stunning tropical bedrooms - is the new vegan menu created by award-winning chef, Alexis Gauthier. Alexis has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants for over 12 years and specialises in vegan cuisine. He has developed a special menu for the hotel, training the Mauritian chefs to think outside the box and create show-stopping dishes for every guest to enjoy. If you want to find out more about this beautiful resort in Mauritius, head over to paradisecovehotel.com 

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Join us for a chat and a rant about burning issues this week, including the UK-wide protests at the World Snooker Championships in Sheffield, the Grand National at Aintree and Extinction Rebellion's The Big One in London this weekend.

With only SEVEN YEARS left to make huge changes, it's no wonder we all have eco anxiety.

But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom! We discuss how a new discovery could mean mushrooms can help us rid the planet of plastic waste and then in part two, the zen-like Lara Heimann (founder of the LYT yoga method) joins us to explain how we can use yoga concepts and techniques to be more compassionate to ourselves and to others.

We cover why more yogis aren’t vegan, what Lara eats on an average day, how we can meet people where they are to avoid turning people off veganism and the importance of our core – not just as a set of muscles but as the core of ourselves and our values.

NOTES

Read more about why the next seven years are so important at Climate Clock

Lara recommends Orgain protein powder

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OK, so it's not strictly food related, but we start today's episode by discussing peri-menopuase and why it's not just a female issue. Holly shares the symptoms she's experiencing, including hair loss, and how a plant-based diet can help.

But don't worry – it's not all hormone-talk! We soon get onto the topic at hand… urban foraging! Molly shares her tips on how to sustainably forage for wild garlic, where to find it and what to cook with it. We then delve into our bank holiday plans and share inspiration for what to serve if you're planning a party or get together.

DON'T MISS our 150th episode next week (4th May) where we will be reflecting on some of the amazing guests we've spoken to over the past 2 1/2 years, what we've learnt from them (and each other) and raising a glass of bubbly to all things vegan.

We also have exciting news about our LIVE podcasts – head to Patreon to find out more.

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel in Mauritius. This 5* adults-only hotel is proud to have received a Travelife Gold award for sustainability and the team is committed to creating a future where travel benefits all. Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel is part of the Positive Impact movement in Mauritius, which works to benefit the local community, economy and environment. That includes using local suppliers, employing Mauritian staff and having a zero single-use plastic policy. 

What we really love about the hotel - apart from the incredible views over the lagoon and stunning tropical bedrooms - is the new vegan menu created by award-winning chef, Alexis Gauthier. Alexis has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants for over 12 years and specialises in vegan cuisine. He has developed a special menu for the hotel, training the Mauritian chefs to think outside the box and create show-stopping dishes for every guest to enjoy. If you want to find out more about this beautiful resort in Mauritius, head over to paradisecovehotel.com 

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It's our 150th episode! Join us for an action-packed celebration as we discuss our favourite guests, Caribbean vegan recipe ideas and why tv chef James Martin thinks margarine should be banned.

And in part 2, we're super excited to be joined by Rachel Ama, a cookbook author, vegan chef and YouTuber who takes her inspiration from her African and Caribbean heritage. From how to cook rice and peas and jerk oyster mushrooms to why we need to add more seaweed to our diets, Rachel has 10 years of expertise to share.

Links for today's episode:

• Denai Moore’s cookbook, Plentiful

• Make your own vegan margarine

• Rachel Ama's cookbook, Vegan Eats

• Rachel Ama's cookbook, One Pot 

• Juice+ Omega Blend with algae

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Today's episode is sponsored by Palmaïa - The House of AïA, a secluded sanctuary nestled in the beautiful Riviera Maya, Mexico, offering guests a specially designed and curated retreat experience, where mind, body, and soul reconnect with ancient paths.

What sets Palmaïa apart from other luxury resorts is its commitment to nourishing the biome. The resort's menus are prepared entirely with plant-based ingredients, while still offering exquisite, non-vegan options. This commitment emphasises the importance of nourishing the body, mind, and spirit with nutritious, sustainable, and delicious food.

The House of AïA approach is centered around Progressive Wellness, its philosophy that emphasises sustainable, long-lasting wellness practices at your own pace. This approach to wellness is about fulfilling our lives more meaningfully.

Drawing from ancient rituals and practices, Palmaïa's "Architects of Life" program is a journey of transformative experiences that includes over 30 rotating classes, ceremonies, and rituals such as sound healing, yoga, meditation, pranayama, and much more.

Overall, Palmaïa - The House of AïA is a unique destination that offers a truly holistic approach to wellness and luxury. Whether you're seeking a tranquil retreat or a transformative journey, Palmaïa has something to offer.

So why not book your next getaway and experience the magic of Palmaïa for yourself?

Book now at thehouseofaia.com

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On today's episode of our top 10 vegan podcast, we discuss the delicious vegan recipes we've been cooking up lately, including cheese and courgette scones, vegan quiche, Niki Webster's heirloom tomato tart and a sweet strawberry galette.

Following our discussion about margarine last week, a listener shares an all-natural recipe they've discovered in Richard Makin's (AKA School Night Vegan) new cookbook. We also review new vegan picnic food from Squeaky Bean and Molly tries to convince us that BBQing in the rain is perfectly acceptable.

In part two, plant-based dietician Lisa Simon joins us to discuss male and female fertility. Lisa shares her own struggle with painful endometriosis and subsequent fertility problems, and how a plant-based diet helped her. We delve into the role of healthy fats, the importance of soy and the impact of positive lifestyle changes.

We also touch on the effect of plant-based eating on peri-menopause, for those in a later stage of life.

Links from today's episode:

• Niki Webster's cookbook, Rebel Recipes

• Richard Makin's cookbook, Anything You Can Cook, I Can Cook Vegan

• Donate to Dylan's GoFundMe page for lifesaving cancer treatment

• Plant-based Health Online

• Lisa Simon's new book, The Plant-Based Dietician's Guide to Fertility

• Try an issue of Vegan Food & Living magazine for just 99p

• Sign up to Patreon and receive exclusive content and access to our monthly live cookalongs

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Today's episode is sponsored by Palmaïa - The House of AïA, a secluded sanctuary nestled in the beautiful Riviera Maya, Mexico, offering guests a specially designed and curated retreat experience, where mind, body, and soul reconnect with ancient paths. Book now at thehouseofaia.com

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On this weekly vegan podcast, we share our passion for plant-based cooking, enjoy a bit of topical vegan debate, review new vegan food and interview some of the world's best vegan chefs and bloggers. We also love to share your own tips and experiences, so please do get in touch! You can email us at simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk or connect on socials @simplyveganpodcast or @veganfoodandliving.

This week, we're delving into the world of Indian cooking. We start off by discussing our hits and misses when it comes to cooking curries before chatting to award-winning Brick Lane chef Niaz Caan.

Niaz explains how to make a base curry sauce to use in your dishes, tells us how to properly blend spices to avoid bitterness or too much heat, and lists his must-have storecupboard staples.

Keep an eye out for the launch of Niaz Caan's new book – Vegan: An Indian Cookbook – on his Instagram channel, https://www.instagram.com/niazcaan/.

You can also order Molly's recommended cookbook, SpiceBox, at https://amzn.to/3Mjkl0B

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On today’s top 10 vegan and plant-based podcast, we’re focusing on 20 minute meals. Can we create healthy and delicious dishes in such a short time? Hell yeah! Discover how to use walnuts to make bolognese, air fryer hacks, tips for making quick and easy marinades and more.

And in part 2 of The Simply Vegan Podcast, we chat to The Great Cookbook Challenge star Calum Harris, who joins us to share his own speedy cooking tips along with his experiences filming with Jamie Oliver.

Links for episode 153 of the Simply Vegan Podcast

• Listener letters – check out J Ordon's song about a pig named Hopscotch! https://www.youtube.com/user/midnightcorresponden

• Check out Holly's airfryer, the Salter AeroGrill, at https://amzn.to/3IF4hoL

• Order Calum Harris's new cookbook, 20-Minute Vegan at https://amzn.to/3OECBnV

• Donate to our charity, the Trussel Trust, at https://www.justgiving.com/page/anthemstophunger 

• Sign up to support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/simplyvegan

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The Simply Vegan podcast is your weekly dose of plant-based food, news and topical chat with Vegan Food & Living's Holly and Molly.

On today's show, we’re focusing on the power of plants to help improve athletic performance and overall wellness.  

We discuss the ups and downs of our fitness routines, accountability, running (and not running), cycling and recovery. We're then joined by film maker and Vegan Runner Tom Pickering who has launched a new campaign, Running on Plants.

Tom shares his running tips, nutrition advice and sets us straight on protein. He also shares the story of campaign ambassador Paul Youd, an 85 year old vegan ultra-athlete. 

Join the challenge at www.runningonplants.org 

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The Simply Vegan podcast is your weekly dose of plant-based food, news and topical chat with Vegan Food & Living's Holly and Molly.

On today's show, we’re chatting to PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk following the announcement that she's updated her will to send parts of her body to King Charles, the French president, Crufts and Aintree Racecourse so that her activism can continue after her death. Ingrid tells us what PETA have achieved over the past 40 years following their campaigns against animal testing, fur and animal use in circuses and shares their plans to disrupt the leather industry next.

We discuss activism as a whole and parallels to the Suffragettes and Ingrid fills us in on why she's leaving parts of her body to well-known figures and organisations. Gruesome, or a necessary way to raise awareness? We'll let you decide.

But as always we cover the lighter side of veganism by sharing some plant-based cooking inspiration – including the salsa verde that Holly's putting on EVERYTHING and Molly's to-die-for panko aubergine sandwich with olive tapenade. YUM!

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The Simply Vegan podcast is your weekly dose of plant-based food, news and topical chat with Vegan Food & Living's Holly Johnson and Molly Pickering.

This week, we're discussing easy ways to start growing some of our own food. Not only does this mean less plastic and pesticides and increased biodiversity and soil health, but it will save you money too! From strawberries and basil to more weighty veg, we share the ups and downs of veg growing and some practical tips on vegan-friendly gardening.

But we're a long way off being experts ourselves, so we've called in an actual gardening person to impart his wisdom. Author and YouTuber Huw Richards knows what types of tomatoes grow best in the UK, what we should be planting in June, and how to stop slugs making a meal out of your efforts without harming them. In fact, he knows a lot. Tune in, take note and wait for stuff to start growing. We'll soon be smugly serving up meals made from home-grown veg.

NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! We are launching a new weekly show called Something For The Weekend – a short and sweet episode packed with cooking inspiration for your weekend meals. Tune in every Friday morning for this extra, bonus episode of your favourite plant-based podcast.

Notes from today's episode:

• Huw Richards can be found on YouTube and at https://www.instagram.com/huwsgarden

• His book, The Vegetable Grower's Handbook, can be purchased at https://amzn.to/43HqyL1

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Something For The Weekend is your new weekly BONUS Simply Vegan episode – a short, sweet 15 minute episode live every Friday to inspire you with plant-based cooking ideas for the weekend ahead.

We start by sharing our tips for what vegan, plant-based food to take to a festival – things that are light to carry, cheap to buy and don't require any refrigeration or heating!

Then we delve into camping, where you might have the luxury of being able to park next to your tent and maybe even a cool box and a gas stove. As a long-time camping lover, Holly is bursting with hacks for your next weekend sleeping under the stars.

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The Simply Vegan podcast is your weekly dose of plant-based food, news and topical chat with Vegan Food & Living's Holly Johnson and Molly Pickering.

This week, we're exploring what it means to be a 'healthy' vegan. Is vegan meat ruining our diets? Or does it actually offer health benefits? And who better to join in the conversation than The Vegan Butcher AKA Zacchary Bird!

Zacchary joins us from Australia to discuss his view of what it means to be 'healthy', how he deals with online trolls who can't cope with seeing vegans turn vegetables into 'meat' and his take on the so-called vegan bubble bursting. He also shares his love of travel and discovering new street food, and tells us about his new book, The Vegan Baker.

NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! We have launched a new weekly show called Something For The Weekend – a short and sweet episode packed with cooking inspiration for your weekend meals. Tune in every Friday morning for this extra, bonus episode of your favourite plant-based podcast.

Notes from today's episode:

• Follow Zacchary Bird at https://www.instagram.com/zaccharybird/

• Zacchary's new book, The Vegan Baker, can be purchased at https://amzn.to/43HqyL1

• Order The Vegan Butcher now at https://amzn.to/44dPolK

• Become a patron at patreon.com/simplyvegan and access exclusive episodes, video content, live chats and free downloads!

• Tag us in your social posts, @veganfoodandliving and @simplyveganpodcast

• Share this episode with a friend

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Something For The Weekend is your new weekly BONUS Simply Vegan episode – a short, sweet 15 minute episode live every Friday to inspire you with plant-based cooking ideas for the weekend ahead.

It's National Picnic Week and the sun is shining here in the UK so we're sharing our plant-based picnic tips for your next al fresco outing. Find out how to create easy, fresh and nutritious dishes and avoid a beige buffet of pastry and boring sandwiches.

And as we're all eco-conscious these days, Molly discusses how to have a low-impact picnic by reducing food waste and plastic use.

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The Simply Vegan podcast is your weekly dose of plant-based food, news and topical chat with Vegan Food & Living's Holly Johnson and Molly Pickering.

This week, we're examining how veganism can help us to feel better about the world around us and positively affect our mental health, along with conscious eating, nutrition and gut health.

We're joined by Green Chef nutritionist Anna Tebbs to delve more into the topic – Anna explains which foods are good for our gut and how a healthy gut can improve our mood and energy levels. She also shares her thoughts on cooking from scratch and how this boosts our mental and physical health before filling us in on what a nutritionist eats in a day.

NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! We have launched a new weekly show called Something For The Weekend – a short and sweet episode packed with cooking inspiration for your weekend meals. Tune in every Friday morning for this extra, bonus episode of your favourite plant-based podcast.

Notes from today's episode:

• Try Green Chef recipe boxes at https://www.greenchef.co.uk. Use code GCKATIEZELEM to get 45% off your first box and 25% off the next 5 with free delivery. Valid until October 2023.

• Become a friend of the show at patreon.com/simplyvegan and access exclusive episodes, video content, live chats and free downloads!

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• Share this episode with a friend

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Something For The Weekend is your new weekly BONUS Simply Vegan episode – a short, sweet 15 minute episode live every Friday to inspire you with plant-based cooking ideas for the weekend ahead.

Short on time or just don't want to cook? Tune in for our quick vegan meals and genius cooking hacks! Nutritious plant-based dishes ready in minutes. Hurrah!

Notes from today's episode and ways to support us…

• Check out Molly's recipes from today's show at @mollyaliceeats

• Become a friend of the show at patreon.com/simplyvegan and access exclusive episodes, video content, live chats and free downloads

• Tag us in your social posts, @veganfoodandliving and @simplyveganpodcast

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The Simply Vegan podcast is your weekly dose of plant-based food, news and topical chat with Vegan Food & Living's Holly Johnson and Molly Pickering.

***TRIGGER WARNING: TALK OF ANIMAL ABUSE AND ATTEMPTED SUICIDE***

This week, we delve into the emotional side of veganism, discussing online hate, public opinion of activism and feelings of despair with the lack of progress, but also hope for the future and a sense of togetherness when fighting for a cause you believe in.

In part 2, we talk to JH Burnett, who took over his family's farm to become a sheep farmer. From day one, JH felt uncomfortable about some of the farming practises and within three months he had stopped eating meat. He tells us about the meat-loving culture in South Africa, how he coped with the emotional trauma of having to continue to farm due to his financial situation, his failed attempts to turn it into a sanctuary and the poignant moment he became a vegan activist.

NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! We have launched a new weekly show called Something For The Weekend – a short and sweet episode packed with cooking inspiration for your weekend meals. Tune in every Friday morning for this extra, bonus episode of your favourite plant-based podcast.

Notes from today's episode:

• Visit JH's website at https://veganismhaswon.com/

• Become a friend of the show at patreon.com/simplyvegan and access exclusive episodes, video content, live chats and free downloads!

• Tag us in your social posts, @veganfoodandliving and @simplyveganpodcast

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Something For The Weekend is your new weekly BONUS Simply Vegan episode – a short, sweet 15 minute episode live every Friday to inspire you with plant-based cooking ideas for the weekend ahead.

In today's episode we share our favourite vegan takeaway recipes that you can make at home. During the cost of living crisis, we're all looking for ways to save money but that doesn't mean we can't get creative and find ways to have fun and enjoy great tasting food at the weekend. Of course, making it yourself is much healthier, too! From salt and chilli tofu to satay noodles and kebabs, get your notebook at the ready for 15 minutes of meal ideas.

Notes from today's episode and ways to support us…

• Check out Molly's recommended Samui vegan Thai curry paste

• Holly uses Vivera kebab meat vivera.com

• Become a friend of the show at patreon.com/simplyvegan and access exclusive episodes, video content, live chats and free downloads

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The Simply Vegan podcast is your weekly dose of plant-based food, news and topical chat with Vegan Food & Living's Holly Johnson and Molly Pickering.

In part 1 of today's episode, we address the news that 1 in 3 vegan products contain traces of egg or dairy, why there's currently no legislation to prevent this and how we feel about unwillingly eating animal products.

And then in part 2, we're joined by duathlon gold medalist and Vegan Runner Lisa Gawthorne, who attributes 20 years of veganism to her success. We discuss Lisa's addictive personality and dedicated mindset, how she finds time to train despite running a large vegan food business and how she avoids burn out and overwhelm.

The athlete shares with us what she eats in a day (hint: it's A LOT!) along with tips on carb loading before training and protein for recovery. Lisa is also a proud member of Vegan Runners, the UK's fastest growing running club, and hopes to achieve some PBs whilst repping the club this year to celebrate her 20th veganiversary.

Notes from today's episode and ways to support us:

• Check out Lisa's new project, The Vegan Deck, at thevegandeck.com

• Become a friend of the show at patreon.com/simplyvegan and access exclusive episodes, video content, live chats and free downloads!

• Tag us in your social posts, @veganfoodandliving and @simplyveganpodcast

• Share this episode with a friend

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Something For The Weekend is your new weekly BONUS Simply Vegan episode – a short, sweet 15 minute episode live every Friday to inspire you with plant-based cooking ideas for the weekend ahead.

In today's episode we share our favourite vegan snacks – from homemade dips and popcorn to biscuits and air-fryer favourites. If you're eating on the go or just want some tasty treats, have a listen and get inspired for a weekend ahead.

Ways to support the podcast…

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The Simply Vegan podcast is your weekly dose of plant-based food, news and topical chat with Vegan Food & Living's Holly Johnson and Molly Pickering.

In today's episode, we chat to dog meat farmer Molly Elwood from Elwood's Organic Dog Meat. 'Pups and dogs are humanely slaughtered and available by the cut, quarter, half, or whole animal,' says her website. Why do we find this shocking, or uncomfortable? We discuss cognitive dissonance, the online hate Molly receives, her experience of doing dog meat tastings in London and whether there really is a difference between pigs and dogs.

Notes from today's episode and ways to support us:

• Find out more about Elwood's Organic Dog Meat at elwooddogmeat.com/resources

• Become a friend of the show at patreon.com/simplyvegan and access exclusive episodes, video content, live chats and free downloads!

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The Simply Vegan podcast is your weekly dose of plant-based food, news and topical chat with Vegan Food & Living's Holly Johnson and Molly Pickering.

In today's episode, we catch up on Molly's birthday bonanza, which involved a whole lot of vegan tapas and Holly discusses heart health and vegan options in the NHS following a family emergency at the weekend. We also touch on the news that vegan Müller Corners have launched in the UK, and how we feel about supporting a dairy giant along with other meat-based brands, before we chat about the 'slowing' of the vegan market.

Of course, no episode would be complete without discussing the climate crisis that's upon us, with wild fires raging in Greece and the hottest summer temperatures on record. Is it time we encouraged more of our friends and family to ditch meat?

Notes from today's episode and ways to support us:

• Molly visited Poco Tapas Bar in Bristol, as well as Bar 44 in Clifton.

• Plant Chef Edamame and Miso Burgers are £1.95 at Tesco

• Become a friend of the show at patreon.com/simplyvegan and access exclusive episodes, video content, live chats and free downloads!

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Something For The Weekend is your new weekly BONUS Simply Vegan episode – a quick 15 minute episode live every Friday to inspire you with plant-based cooking ideas for the weekend ahead.

In today's episode, we take a short drive into the world of tempeh. Love it or hate it, discover the many health benefits of tempeh, along with how to make it at home, the tricks for imparting it with flavour and which dishes we love to cook it with.

Ways to support the podcast…

• Become a friend of the show at patreon.com/simplyvegan and access exclusive episodes, video content, live chats and free downloads

• Tag us in your social posts, @veganfoodandliving and @simplyveganpodcast

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The Simply Vegan podcast is your weekly dose of plant-based food, news and topical chat with Vegan Food & Living's Holly Johnson and Molly Pickering.

In today's episode, we are joined by Dr Alona Pulde and Dr Matthew Lederman, the pioneering physicians from the groundbreaking film Forks Over Knives and New York Times Best-Selling authors.

They’re here to talk about their new book Wellness to Wonderful, which outlines the 9 pillars of living a happier and healthier life. We cover stress, addiction, what happens when our needs aren't being met and the obstacles that are preventing us from living better lives. The doctors outline how all these things not only lead to unhappiness, but also inflammation and illness, and why Western medicine is not the answer.

If this sounds like you and a plant-based diet alone isn't helping, you need to listen to this episode. Discover the the 9 pillars that can change your life, and the one little thing that we can do right now – today – to start making changes.

Notes from today's episode and ways to support us:

• Find out more about Matt and Alona's work and order their new book at weheal.health/wellness-to-wonderful

• Take our survey at https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/vegan-food-and-living-digital-survey-2023/ and be in with a chance of winning a plant milk maker worth £340!

• Become a friend of the show at patreon.com/simplyvegan and access exclusive episodes, video content, live chats and free downloads!

• Tag us in your social posts, @veganfoodandliving and @simplyveganpodcast

• Try an issue of Vegan Food and Living magazine for just 99p at veganfoodandliving.com/podcast

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The Simply Vegan podcast is your weekly dose of plant-based food, news and topical chat with Vegan Food & Living's Holly Johnson and Molly Pickering.

We kick off today's episode by hearing from one listener who found a new career at a vegan charity after listening to this podcast (yay!), Holly shares her vegan eats following a holiday in Cornwall and we announce some news that you might be a little sad to hear.

We go on to discuss this week's vegan news, including mainstream reports on vegan influencer Zhanna Samsonova's death 'from starvation' after a decade of eating a raw food diet. We look at whether a raw vegan diet is 'healthy', the negative bias towards veganism in the media and the click bait reality we are living in.

We also touch on the news that Little Mermaid actress Halle Bailey and her sister, singer Chloe Bailey, accidentally ate meat after ten years of being vegan. Should this be headline news? Is it OK to fail? And how would you feel if this happened to you?

Notes from today's episode and ways to support us:

• Take our survey at https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/vegan-food-and-living-digital-survey-2023/ and be in with a chance of winning a plant milk maker worth £340!

• Become a friend of the show at patreon.com/simplyvegan and access exclusive episodes, video content, live chats and free downloads

• Leave us a review on your platform of choice

• Try an issue of Vegan Food and Living magazine for just 99p at veganfoodandliving.com/podcast

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The Simply Vegan podcast is your weekly dose of plant-based food, news and topical chat with Vegan Food & Living's Holly Johnson and Molly Pickering.

In today's episode, Holly is joined by World Triathlon Champion, cycling World Record Holder and performance coach Kate Strong, as she nears the end of her 3,000 mile Climate Cycle around the UK. The challenge is designed to raise awareness of the amazing climate action taking place, from small, individual enterprises to large-scale projects and show us that there is cause for hope!

Find out how Kate has battled wind, rain and mental and physical fatigue, discover where she found the strength to keep going and hear about some of the highlights of her epic trip. We cover microplastics, water-saving hacks, planting trees and insect farming. Holly and Kate also discuss coming together with non-vegans to share ideas for reducing our impact, whether we eat meat or not.

If you're feeling down-beat about climate change, Kate's positive action will inspire you to make a difference too.

Notes from today's episode and ways to support us:

• Join Kate Strong's Climate Cycle virtually or in person at katestrong.global/climatecycle

• Tag us in your social posts, @veganfoodandliving and @simplyveganpodcast

• Try an issue of Vegan Food and Living magazine for just 99p at veganfoodandliving.com/podcast

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The Simply Vegan podcast is your weekly dose of plant-based food, news and topical chat with Vegan Food & Living's Holly Johnson and Molly Pickering.

On today's show, we're joined by CEO of Save The Asian Elephants, Duncan McNair, and actor and animal welfare campaigner, Peter Egan.

Duncan begins by telling us about the atrocious treatment of animals abroad, including endangered elephants, in order for them to be petted and ridden by tourists. He explains how the UK's largest tour operator is still advertising these up-close animal 'experiences' despite being warned of the cruelty involved and how holiday makers are sometimes killed by distressed adult elephants and their offspring. We also discuss the fact that 32% of people visiting Thailand have reported riding an elephant or wishing to.

Downton Abbey actor Peter Egan explains his involvement with the cause and we explore the Bill to end the UK’s sale and advertising of practices abroad where wildlife is cruelly exploited, which is being debated in parliamant on September 5th 2023.

Find out how you can help raise awareness, get some ethical holiday tips and support conservation projects that seek to protect and care for majestic animals like the Asian Elephant.

Notes from today's episode and ways to support us:

• Support Save The Asian Elephants at stae.org/help-us

• Tag us in your social posts, @veganfoodandliving and @simplyveganpodcast and share the episode with friends

• Try an issue of Vegan Food and Living magazine for just 99p at veganfoodandliving.com/podcast

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The Simply Vegan podcast is your regular dose of plant-based food, news and topical chat with Vegan Food & Living's Holly Johnson and Molly Pickering.

If you've loved listening to the podcast over the past 3 years, you'll know how much fun and inspiration Molly has bought to the show. Today, we're giving her a big old send off (bring tissues, drinks and nibbles!) as we look back at her favourite moments on the pod, what she's learnt from our many interviews and why we all need to keep championing the vegan cause together as one.

We play some of your goodbyes to Molly, discuss her love of food and how plant-based eating has changed her perception of cooking and look at why tolerance is the way forward when promoting veganism.

Holly will be back on 5th October 2023 with our new monthly episode, kicking off with the joyful Lorri Delahunty from VEGAN Happy.

Notes from today's episode and ways to support us and the vegan movement:

• Follow Molly at @mollyaliceeats

• Leave us a review and share this episode with friends

• Try an issue of Vegan Food and Living magazine for just 99p at veganfoodandliving.com/podcast

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The Simply Vegan Podcast is bought to you by the UK’s only vegan magazine, Vegan Food & Living. Hosted by magazine editor Holly Johnson, join us on the first Thursday of each month as we chat to some of the inspirational people helping to grow the vegan movement – from chefs and influencers to athletes and doctors.

In today's feel-good episode, we're joined by the founder of VEGAN Happy, Lorri Delahunty. Lorri shares the lightbulb moment she went from meat lover to vegan within just a few hours, having watched videos by animal rights activists Gary Yourovsky and Joey Carbstrong.

We discuss different forms of activism, and whether there's a polarisation in the movement between those who think activism can't change anything and those compelled to act. Lorri explains how she set up her clothing line to get people talking about veganism and the all-important issues with our food systems, animal welfare, the environment and our health and why she believes it's so important to be kind and support people rather than judge them.

Lorri also chats about the recent Face of VEGAN Happy competition, judged by singer Heather Small, Viva!'s Juliet Gellatley and Vegan Food & Living's Holly Johnson and how it's created a community of like-minded people who want to see a kinder, more compassionate world.

Notes from today's episode and ways to support us and the vegan movement

• Watch Gary Yourovsky's speech on YouTube

• Watch Joey Carbstrong's activism on YouTube

• Check out the range of subtle vegan clothing at VEGAN Happy

• Visit The Farm Animal Sanctuary

• Leave us a review and share this episode with friends

• Try an issue of Vegan Food and Living magazine for just 99p at veganfoodandliving.com/podcast

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The Simply Vegan Podcast is bought to you by the UK’s only vegan magazine, Vegan Food & Living. Hosted by magazine editor Holly Johnson, join us on the first Thursday of each month as we chat to some of the inspirational people helping to grow the vegan movement – from chefs and influencers to athletes and doctors.

Today Holly is joined by sports presenter and ex-Lioness Karen Carney, who went vegan in 2018. Discover how injury led Karen to research anti-inflammatory eating, and the incredible impact going plant-based had on her recovery and performance.

Karen shares her thoughts on the rise of women's football, the increase in vegan athletes and how the vegan movement has changed since 2018. She also chats to us about her work with vegan cheese brand Violife to encourage more footballers to try eating plant-based.

Support your favourite vegan podcast – and help the vegan movement grow!

• Leave us a review and share this episode with friends

• Tag us in your social posts @simplyveganpodcast and @veganfoodandliving

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The Simply Vegan Podcast is bought to you by the UK’s only vegan magazine, Vegan Food & Living. Hosted by magazine editor Holly Johnson (and NEW co-host Em-J from 4th January 2024), join us every Thursday as we chat to some of the inspirational people helping to grow the vegan movement – from chefs and influencers to athletes and doctors.

Today Holly is joined by Hannah Montgomery from The Vegan Society to discuss the barriers that some men encounter when considering cutting down their meat intake or going vegan, following recent research by the charity. We cover the protein myth and the many plant-based protein sources available and discuss some of the top male vegan athletes and sportspersons who are thriving on a vegan diet.

We also delve into the stereotype that men are less compassionate than women and look at how we can encourage the men in our lives to try veganism.

Support your favourite vegan podcast – and help the vegan movement grow!

• Follow our new co-host Em-J Williams at @emjedit

• Leave us a review and share this episode with friends

• Tag us in your social posts @simplyveganpodcast and @veganfoodandliving

• Try an issue of Vegan Food and Living magazine for just 99p at veganfoodandliving.com/podcast

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The Simply Vegan Podcast is bought to you by the UK’s only vegan magazine, Vegan Food & Living. Hosted by magazine editor Holly Johnson (and NEW co-host Em-J for January 2024), join us every Thursday as we chat to some of the inspirational people helping to grow the vegan movement – from chefs and influencers to athletes and doctors.

It's Veganuary – the perfect time to delve into the world of veganism! Whether you're completely new to the show or a long-time listener, we have a bumper episode for you that's packed with advice, debate and insights.

Celebrity make-up artist and all-round vegan advocate Em-J Williams joins us as co-host and we delve into her world for a while, before discussing the crazy things people said to us over Christmas (yes, breast milk IS vegan!).

And in part 2, Holly chats to activist, speaker and author Ed Winters, also known as Earthling Ed, about his new book, How To Argue With A Meat Eater (And Win Every Time). They look at the main arguments against veganism, how we can arm ourselves with information to have better debates and why 'winning' isn't necessarily what you might think.

Notes from today's show

• Em-J's favourite restaurants include What the Pitta and Omnom

• Join the Non-Judgy Vegans Facebook group

• Ed Winters' new book – How To Argue With A Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) is out now, at Waterstones and all good bookshops

Support your favourite vegan podcast – and help the movement grow!

• Follow our new co-host Em-J Williams at @emjedit

• Follow Holly at @holly_anne_johnson

• Leave us a review and share this episode with friends

• Tag us in your social posts @simplyveganpodcast and @veganfoodandliving

• Try an issue of Vegan Food and Living magazine for just 99p at veganfoodandliving.com/podcast

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The Simply Vegan Podcast is bought to you by the UK’s only vegan magazine, Vegan Food & Living. Hosted by magazine editor Holly Johnson and NEW co-host Em-J for January 2024, join us every Thursday as we chat to some of the inspirational people helping to grow the vegan movement – from chefs and influencers to athletes and doctors.

Holly and Em-J kick off this week's show by discussing some of the 2024 Veganuary launches, including Aldi's Plant Menu Smoked Salmon and Costa's collab with BOSH!, before looking at the latest study from The Vegan Society on the amount the NHS could save if we all went vegan.

We also share our recent dinnertime wins and fails, before our debate of the week – should you keep non-vegan gifts?

Holly also chats to Lisa Morris, who works for our sponsor company SUMA, about the unique way they work and some of the exciting new products currently hitting the shelves.

And in part 2, don't miss our in-depth chat with the Deliciously Ella founder, Ella Mills! Ella shares her journey from chronic illness to the epitome of health via a whole food, plant-based diet and provides us with tips for eating well when life is busy or you just don't have the energy to cook. She also explains why she prefers to use the term plant-based over 'vegan' and why she started food blogging despite never being a real 'foodie'.

Notes from today's show

• Watch You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment on Netflix.

• Buy the Juicy Marbles Ribs at juicymarbles.com.

• Ella Mills' new book, Healthy Made Simple (£22) is out now, at Waterstones and all good bookshops

Support your favourite vegan podcast – and help the movement grow!

• Follow our new co-host Em-J Williams at @emjedit

• Follow Holly at @holly_anne_johnson

• Leave us a review and share this episode with friends

• Tag us in your social posts @simplyveganpodcast and @veganfoodandliving

• Try an issue of Vegan Food and Living for just 99p at veganfoodandliving.com/podcast

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The Simply Vegan Podcast is bought to you by the UK’s only vegan magazine, Vegan Food & Living. Hosted by magazine editor Holly Johnson and NEW co-host Em-J for January 2024, join them every Thursday as they discuss the ups and downs of being vegan, the latest news and products and chat to some of the inspirational people helping to grow the vegan movement – from chefs and influencers to athletes and doctors.

In today's episode, Holly and Em-J share their tips for new vegans along with some easy meal inspiration, before diving into the topic of who makes the best vegan cheese and chocolate. They also discuss the latest research on the UK's most vegan-friendly cities, before debating the terms vegan versus plant-based. Which do you prefer?

In part 2 is our must-listen interview with best-selling author and renowned speaker on nutrition, Dr Michael Greger! Covering all aspects of longevity, Holly and Michael discuss the main drivers of ageing, whether creams and supplements actually work, which foods help prevent signs of wear and tear and what we can learn from Blue Zones around the world. Spoiler alert – a whole food, plant-based diet can help massively, but if you're already doing that, what does the latest science say about living well for longer?

Notes from today's show

• Read more about the new vegan mini eggs from Mummy Meegz at veganfoodandliving.com

• Try Em-J's recommended Lindt Vegan Hazelnut chocolate at lindt.co.uk

• Holly recommends the Co-op's GRO Gianduja Bar

• How Not To Age by Dr Michael Greger is out now

Support your favourite vegan podcast – and help the movement grow!

• Follow our new co-host Em-J Williams at @emjedit

• Follow Holly at @holly_anne_johnson

• Leave us a review and share this episode with friends

• Tag us in your social posts @simplyveganpodcast and @veganfoodandliving

• Try an issue of Vegan Food and Living for just 99p at veganfoodandliving.com/podcast

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The Simply Vegan Podcast is brought to you by the UK’s only vegan magazine, Vegan Food & Living. Hosted by magazine editor Holly Johnson and NEW co-host Em-J for January 2024, join them every Thursday as they discuss the ups and downs of being vegan, the latest news and products and chat to some of the inspirational people helping to grow the vegan movement – from chefs and influencers to athletes and doctors.

Going vegan can be a rollercoaster of joy, sadness, excitement, fear of change, a renewed love of cooking… but this is just the beginning of your journey! Join Holly and Em-J as they discuss what to consider next. Including:

• Everyday items that use animal products

• Vegan and cruelty-free cleaning products

• Bedding and clothing

• Should vegans wear leather?

And in part 2, Holly chats to Veganuary 'graduate' Debra Butler, Vegan Food & Living's new art editor, as she navigates cheese, chocolate, vegan meats and cooking for a mixed household. Find out whether Debs will stay vegan and the storecupboard staples she recommends for other vegan newbies.

Notes from today's show

• Try a version of Holly's mushroom cassoulet at rebelrecipes.com

• Try Em-J's recommended pasta at explorecuisine.com

• Watch Slay on Waterbear to discover more about the fashion industry's use of animals

Support your favourite vegan podcast – and help the movement grow!

• Follow our new co-host Em-J Williams at @emjedit

• Watch Debs' recipe reels at @thateagervegan

• Follow Holly at @holly_anne_johnson

• Leave us a review and share this episode with friends

• Tag us in your social posts @simplyveganpodcast and @veganfoodandliving

• Try an issue of Vegan Food and Living for just 99p at veganfoodandliving.com/podcast

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In this special interview, podcast host Holly Johnson is joined by the co-director of Cowspiracy, Seaspiracy, What The Health and new film – Christspiracy.

Download now to learn about:

• The huge success of Cowspiracy and its effect on those who have watched it
• Kip's new film, Christspiracy, which challenges traditional religious narratives surrounding animal consumption and aims to provide a fresh perspective on Christianity's historical origins.
• The extensive research and interviews conducted for Christspiracy, which included speaking to religious scholars, theologians and historians.
• Challenges faced during the filming process, including surveillance and security concerns.
• Why Christspiracy won't be aired on Netflix.
• The significance of community support within the vegan movement and the power of collective action in promoting social change.

… and much more! Head to christspiracy.com now to find out where you can watch the film. In UK cinemas 20th March 2024 and online at a date TBC.

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Welcome to the Happy Vegan series. During the next six episodes, Vegan Food & Living's Holly and Debs will be helping you escape the doom and gloom by diving into the lighter side of vegan life. From the weird things people say to you when they discover – shock horror! – you don't eat animals to the undesired effects of eating too many lentils and beyond, this is a safe space for like-minded souls.

In today's epsiode…

• We share your stories of the stupidest things people have said to you about veganism
• Awkward moments when there's nothing to eat but a dry bread roll
• How to make bacon out of anything
• Debs' seitan addiction (find the easy recipe she uses at theveganatlas.com)
• How to make guilt-free cookie dough out of chickpeas (find the recipe on Instagram at @veganmacros101)
• Cheese-buying hacks
• The highs and MANY lows of eating out and why we should stop settling for £16 risottos

Disclaimer: The Pig in The Forest's cheapest bottle of wine is, in fact, £33 – not £69.

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Welcome to the Happy Vegan series. During these six episodes, Vegan Food & Living's Holly and Debs will be helping you escape the doom and gloom by diving into the lighter side of vegan life. From the weird things people say to you when they discover – shock horror! – you don't eat animals to the undesired effects of eating too many lentils and beyond, this is a safe space for like-minded souls.

In today's episode:

• How to stay positive when you're struggling with compassion burnout

• Alternatives to eating lamb at Easter

• Using health as a means to spread the vegan message – and other ways to encourage others to ditch meat

• Dispelling the myth that vegans eat lots of ultra-processed foods

• Healthy meat alternatives

• Why we should be proud to be vegan and unite in our efforts

• Watch I Could Never Go Vegan at icouldnevergovegan.co.uk

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Vegan Food & Living's Holly Johnson and Debra Butler help you escape the doom and gloom by diving into the lighter side of vegan life. From the weird things people say to you when they discover you don't eat animals to the undesired effects of eating too many lentils and beyond, this is a safe space for like-minded souls.

In today's episode:

• Debs shares her review of Indian restaurant Mowgli Street Food

• Holly discusses the vegan options at Caribbean chain Turtle Bay

• The surprising thing that has a huge impact on CO2 emissions

• Easy ways to get organised and reduce your food waste

• Are vegans friendlier as well as more compassionate?

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Holly chats to cookbook authors, cookery show hosts and YouTube sensations Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, otherwise known as BOSH!. They discuss their new book, BOSH! On A Budget, and share their tips and recipes to help us all save money when cooking plant-based. They dispel the myth that vegansim is expensive, explain how to batch cook and delve into the store cupboard staples that can transform cheap and simple meals into something super tasty.

Coming up next week: Holly chats to A Place In The Sun's Jasmine Harman

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Share your journey with us!

• Become a patron at patreon.com/simplyvegan and access video interviews, live chats with Holly and Molly and free downloads
• Visit veganfoodandliving.com and try our delicious recipes
• Tag us in your social posts, @veganfoodandliving
• Share this episode with a friend
• Try an issue of Vegan Food and Living magazine for just 99p

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Holly and Molly are back and this week they're talking mental health and comfort food to help us through the dreary winter days (check out their favourite recipes from Lazy Cat Kitchen, the LEON Fast Vegan cookbook, Simple Veganista and Dash of Savory). Molly also chats about her gluten-free journey, and shares her plans for Valentine's Day. They also review some of the new products from the Co-op's GRO range, ALDI's Plant Menu and London's first plastic-free, eco takeaway service DabbaDrop.

This week's listener question is about whether iron is vegan or not – have a listen to what Dr Shireen Kassam from Plant-Based Health Professionals has to say. Don't forget to email your questions to simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk!

Tune in on Thursday to listen to Holly's interview with Veganuary ambassador and presenter of A Place in the Sun, Jasmine Harman, and next Tuesday when Holly and Molly share their vegan health hacks… 

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A Place In The Sun presenter Jasmine Harman chats to Holly about why she went from being a lifelong vegetarian to vegan after having her first child and making the connection between breastfeeding as a mother and female cows producing dairy milk.

They chat about animal exploitation in the farming industry, and how female animals in particular are abused for their reproductive systems. They conclude that veganism is very much a feminist issue and something that the Suffragette movement believed in. Jasmine also shares her experiences of raising veggie kids – would children eat meat if they knew they were eating an animal?

Jasmine also shares her tips for new vegans following on from Veganuary 2022, and how they don't need to feel they're missing out on the foods they love.

Coming up next week: Health hacks from Holly and Molly PLUS meet Marisa Heath from the Plant-Based Food Alliance who is fighting for change in our food systems for the sake our of health, the animals and the planet.

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There's more food talk this week as Molly shares details of her indulgent weekend eating homemade pizzas made with a delicious vegan mozzarella, her trip to ethnic supermarket Sweetmart and what was on the menu when she visited Bristol's plant-based restaurant, Flow.

They also share their vegan health hacks – from how to increase the vitamin D levels of your mushrooms to getting omega-3 fatty acids into your fish-free diet – before taste testing some incredible vegan meats from Meatless Farm, Future Farm and Jack & Bry.

Rounding off the episode, Holly and Molly discuss their tempeh cooking challenge and answer your questions on recipe ideas. Want to ask them something? Email simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk.

Coming up on Thursday: Holly chats to Marisa Heath, founder of the UK's Plant-based Food Alliance about our broken food systems and farming's threat to the planet. 

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Cabinet Member for Environment Marisa Heath founded The Plant-based Food Alliance UK last year to bring businesses and organisations together to support the UK's thriving plant-based food sector and drive change in this space.

Marisa explains how she went from vegetarian to vegan after witnessing the suffering of dairy cows, and how she's working to get our voices heard at a government level for the sake of the animals, our health and the environment. Holly and Marisa discuss the future of food labelling, working with the younger generation and low income communities, and why we all need to come together to make an impact at this critical time of change.

Next week: Holly chats to The Little London Vegan about travelling as a vegan.

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Holly and Molly discuss what they've been eating this week and the recent BBC documentary, A Cow's Life: The True Cost Of Milk? They talk about the suffering that goes on behind closed doors in the dairy industry and explore whether vegans should feel obliged to watch exposés such as this.

This week's reviews include new products from Linda McCartney, German start-up brand Greenforce and indulgent new flavours from Ben & Jerry's. 

The girls also share their advice on pre-run, plant-based snacks in response to your questions. Email yours to simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk.

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Clare Every, also known as The Little London Vegan, shares her journey from meat eater to vegan blogger and influencer. Find out how she now earns a full time wage from reviewing restaurant food, her tips for eating out in London, and the measures she takes to combat food waste.

Clare also chats to Holly about why she's branching out of the City to take us on an exciting new foodie tour of Europe, and lets us in on which countries rate the best (and worst) for vegan food.

Coming up next Thursday: Meet strongman Patrik Baboumian, star of The Game Changers movie.

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New research by Good4U suggests that less than half of Brits know what fruit and vegetables are in season at different times of the year, so Holly and Molly delve into what we should be eating this month, why seasonal food is better for us and discuss some ideas for cooking with March's list of seasonal fruits and veg.

They also review some healthy ready meal jars from Merchant Gourmet and some cutting-edge 'filet mignon' steaks from Slovenia.

Molly also shares her recipe for Caribbean salt 'fish' made from banana blossom. Send your recipes, comments and questions to them at simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk.

Next episode: Holly chats to strongman Patrik Baboumian, star of The Game Changers movie.

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In this special, long episode, Holly chats to one of the world's strongest men – Patrik Baboumian. They discuss how early childhood tragedy inspired him to get strong and how changing his diet helped him become Germany's strongest man, along with his compassion for animals and desire to do away with toxic masculinity. They also discuss his role as an animal activist, working with charities like PETA.

Patrik shares insights into his daily diet, how he gets his protein and his work with meat-replacement brand Greenforce. He also tells us what it was like starring in The Game Changers movie, and why muscle is so important for our health.

Whether you're a fitness fanatic or just want to stay healthy into old age, this is a must-listen episode.

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It's Food Waste Action Week, so join Holly and Molly as they share their tips for using up leftovers and getting savvy with ingredients. Not only does food waste contribute to the climate crisis, but it's a huge waste of money too!

Reviews this week include new vegan chocolate bars from Crosstown and Lindt, and some gluten-free, soy-free sauces made with Scottish seaweed from Sozye.

This week's listener question is on vegan pregnancies, so have a listen if you're pregnant or planning a family. Email yours to simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk.

Coming up on Thursday: Meet star of Saved by the Barn, Dan McKernan. 

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In today's episode, Holly chats to star of Saved by the Barn, Dan McKernan. He explains how he thought his house mate was crazy when she went vegan, only to go vegan himself after experiencing delicious plant-based food and watching Cowspiracy. He goes on to discuss leaving a high-paid job in the tech industry to rescue farm animals, how his videos went viral, and how his animals are now celebrities.

They discuss why we eat some animals and love others, what it's like being surrounded by old-school farmers, and Dan's new illustrated children's book - This Farm is a Family – which is teaching compassion to children.

Coming up next Thursday: Holly chats to actress and activist Alicia Silverstone.

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Catch up with Holly and Molly as they discuss what they've been up to this week, how they deal with non-vegan friends and the new plant-based Burger King in London.

They also review some exciting new flavoured mayonnaise from Barries Mayo, hot cross bun doughnuts from Crosstown (yes, you heard right!), and vitamin gummies from Nutriburst.

Nutritionist Rohini Bajekal from Plant-Based Health Professionals also joins the podcast to set us straight on the complex subject of oils (which ones are healthy? which ones should we avoid?), and Holly and Molly answer a listener question about buying from non-vegan companies. Email your questions or comments to simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk.

Today’s podcast is sponsored by The Vegan Kind, the home of plant based shopping. The Vegan Kind is the UK’s #1 plant based supermarket. With over 5000 products in stock and next day carbon neutral delivery, they are your one stop shop for all your shopping needs. From daily essentials to those hard to find artisan, vegan items they have everything from over 200 vegan cheeses, meat replacements and dairy alternatives to cruelty free beauty and sustainable, household cleaning with all the top brands you would expect. Join Kind Club and get up to 75% off thousands of items and 4 free deliveries per month for just £4.99. Shop at the vegankind.com – the home of plant based shopping.

Coming up on Thursday 17th March 2022: Holly chats to Clueless star Alicia Silverstone about her new podcast, raising vegan kids, spreading kindness and much more.

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This week, Holly chats to actress, author and activist Alicia Silverstone, star of 90s classic Clueless. They discuss the wide-ranging benefits of a vegan lifestyle and the plant-based foods that can really nourish your body and soul. Alicia talks about raising her son as a vegan, his love of cooking and how her mum inspired her to live a zero-waste lifestyle.

They discuss how we can subtly persuade those round us to go vegan, and delve into Alicia's brand-new podcast, The Real Heal, which looks at healing ourselves and the world around us with kindness and compassion. Alicia also shares what helped her cope with finding fame at such a young age, and why she's not a typical Hollywood actress.


Today’s episode is sponsored by The Vegan Kind, the home of plant based shopping. The Vegan Kind is the UK’s #1 plant based supermarket. 

With over 5000 products in stock and next day carbon neutral delivery, it’s a one stop shop for all your shopping needs. From daily essentials to those hard to find artisan, vegan items, it has over 200 vegan cheeses, meat replacements and dairy alternatives, cruelty-free beauty and sustainable, household cleaning with all the top brands you would expect. 

 Join Kind Club and get up to 75% off thousands of items and 4 free deliveries per month for just £4.99. Shop at the vegankind.com – the home of plant based shopping.

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Today we're reviewing lunchbox cookies from Snackzilla, an exciting cauliflower hybrid from CauliShoots, and brand new dishes (including a vegan calzone!) from White Rabbit.

We also have Doctor Laura Freeman from Plant Based Health Professionals answering questions on peri-menopause and diet, and Holly and Molly discuss how to chat to non-vegan friends. Should we try to convert them? If so, how? Send your own questions to us at simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk.

This episode is sponsored by California Walnuts which, like all walnuts, are the only tree nut to contain a significant amount of omega-3 ALA, which is good for your heart and overall wellness.  

The taste and texture of California Walnuts makes them a versatile ingredient for all kinds of plant-based dishes. California Walnuts absorb the flavours of other ingredients and give your dish a healthy crunch. 30g of California Walnuts* offers 4.4 g of protein and 1.4 g of fibre. For great tasting walnuts, keep them in the fridge. For longer storage, place them in the freezer for up to 12 months.

So why not grab a bag of California Walnuts next time you are shopping? Make sure you check the pack for Produce of California or Produce of USA.  To find out more visit californiawalnuts.co.uk.

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In this powerful interview, life coach, body builder and author of Love Over Fear Monk Coleman shares his story of growing up in poverty and struggling with alcohol addiction before discovering meditation and adopting a vegan lifestyle.

Monk discusses how we are all conditioned by those around us to think, feel and eat a certain way but by taking time to meditate and connect with our true selves, we can discover a kinder way of living.

This episode is sponsored by California Walnuts, which like all walnuts, are the only tree nut to contain a significant amount of omega-3 ALA, which is good for your heart and overall wellness.  

 The taste and texture of California Walnuts makes them a versatile ingredient for all kinds of plant-based dishes. California Walnuts absorb the flavours of other ingredients and give your dish a healthy crunch. 30g of California Walnuts offers 4.4 g of protein and 1.4 g of fibre.

So why not grab a bag of California Walnuts next time you are shopping, make sure you check the pack for Produce of California or Produce of USA. To find out more visit californiawalnuts.co.uk.

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Find out what we've been up to this week, the vegan restaurants we've visited (including Purezza and Plant Hustler) and the food we've been cooking! We also discuss the fact that free-range eggs are no longer available in the UK and The Humane League's legal challenge against DEFRA for cruel breeding practices.

And… the moment you've been waiting for! We review a whole load of vegan Easter eggs from Hotel Chocolat, Wicked Kitchen, NOMO, Doisy and Dam – find out which ones are worth shopping for this Easter!

Don't forget to send your questions to simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk.

Coming up on Thursday: Holly chats with industry expert Michelle Feeney about all things beauty-related.

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In today's episode, Holly delves into the world of vegan beauty and skincare with the founder of cult British fragrance brand, Floral Street. They discuss how hard it can be to know whether your beauty products are truly vegan, cruelty-free and sustainable and what to look out for when shopping.

Michelle shares insights into animal testing, new technologies, innovative packaging, non-vegan ingredients to look out for and the impact of scent on our emotional wellbeing.

Coming up next week: we take a whistle-stop tour of London to check out the world's first plant-based Burger King, try the exciting new tempeh dishes at Wagamama and visit the recently-opened branch of Mildreds restaurant in Covent Garden. It's gonna be a fun one!

And next Thursday, the founder of Stem + Glory, Louise Palmer-Masterton, responds to all the questions you wish you had the answer to when being quizzed by meat-eaters. 

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Join us for some vegan chat and a few laughs as we hit the Big Smoke to check out the first plant-based Burger King in Leicester Square, try the exciting new gut-friendly dishes at Wagamama and the incredible, internationally-inspired dishes at the just-opened branch of Mildred's in Covent Garden.

This episode is sponsored by Immaculate Vegan - your single source of the best and most beautiful vegan fashion in the world, all in one place.

They’re on a mission. They love fashion. They just don’t like what it does to animals, people and the planet. So they decided to change it.

From vegan shoes, bags and accessories, to ethical and sustainable clothing and homewares, Immaculate Vegan select the best and most beautiful vegan products in the world, without any compromise on quality or style – and make it easy for others to discover and buy them.

Every single beautiful item on their website is vegan – so no need for vegan filters or searches. Their high standards allow you to shop with peace of mind without having to do all the background research yourself. Welcome to the Immaculate world. Where fashion is as good as it looks.

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Ever been asked where you get your protein, what's wrong with dairy or why you eat things that look like meat? We put these classic questions to vegan activist and founder of Stem + Glory, Louise Palmer-Masterton.

She puts the protein debate to bed once and for all, discusses regenerative farming, the fishing industry and much more.

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We're back after the Easter break to bring you more vegan chat, laughter, reviews and opinion. In today's episode, we discuss what we've been cooking lately and taste test new gut-friendly granola from Bio&Me for IBS Awarenesss Month. We also try a make-at-home Indian dosa pancake kit from DabbaDrop and some protein-packed snacks from MyVegan.

As always, we round off the episode by answering your questions and today's is about whether it's OK to slip up or not. Email yours to simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk.

This episode is sponsored by Immaculate Vegan - your single source of the best and most beautiful vegan fashion in the world, all in one place.

They’re on a mission. They love fashion. They just don’t like what it does to animals, people and the planet. So they decided to change it.

From vegan shoes, bags and accessories, to ethical and sustainable clothing and homewares, Immaculate Vegan select the best and most beautiful vegan products in the world, without any compromise on quality or style – and make it easy for others to discover and buy them.

Every single beautiful item on their website is vegan – so no need for vegan filters or searches. Their high standards allow you to shop with peace of mind without having to do all the background research yourself. Welcome to the Immaculate world. Where fashion is as good as it looks.

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Nutritionist Dr Aparna Prinja and Shital Shah join us for a chat about plant-based eating and gut health for IBS and Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. They explain the benefits of plant milks and how we can easily make our own from scratch, why dairy is bad for us, and why our gut is so important to our health, mental wellbeing and even our immune system.

They delve into what kind of foods we should be including in our diets, the difference between prebiotics and probiotics, whether we need to take supplements and much more.

Click here to order their new recipe book, Plant Milk Power.

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Join us as we record together in person for the first time EVER and return to the office after two years. Please excuse the sound quality – we promise to get it sorted for next time!

This week we delve into the vegan dog debate and discuss what we feed our own our dogs, cocker spaniels Charlie and Chase, before going onto the topic of our favourite accidentally vegan biscuits.   

We review delicious vegan condiments by LEON, some unusual seaweed crisps that caused a bit of a divide, and crunchy roasted seed toppers that will elevate your lunches. 

And finally, we share our embarrassing vegan stories – we’d love to hear yours too! Email them to simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk so we can all have a giggle next week.

As always, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. 

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In this eye-opening episode, Holly chats to Michelle Thew - CEO of Cruelty-free International - about why animal testing is still taking place in 2022. They uncover how this outdated and ineffective form of testing is still widespread, why the UK is shockingly the worst in Europe, and discuss which animals are used in this very much hidden industry.

Michelle gives us hope by explaining what new forms of testing are available and how us vegans can take action to bring this archaic practice to an end.

Finding fresh and nutritional vegan recipes can be another thing to worry about. Our best-selling magazine, Vegan Food & Living, is on hand to help! You can join us today and try an issue for just 99p, by visiting veganfoodandliving.com/podcast, or using code PODCAST when you order with us. Choose between our print and digital plus membership to receive the latest issue to your door or to your device, along with having easy access to 1000’s of plant-based recipes at your fingertips in our fully searchable digital magazine archive.

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Today we're talking about stressed skin, including eczema and rosacea, and what vegan skincare products really work. We also chat about cleansing our bodies with celery juice – and for those who want to find out more about this you can follow the Medical Medium.

But the real focus of today's episode is replacing meat in your diet for No Meat May (and beyond!). We share our cooking tips, favourite vegetarian brands and review new meat-free chorizo burgers from Bosh x Heura and kebab meats from Squeaky Bean.

Don't forget to email us on simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk with your comments, questions and funny stories!

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Finding fresh and nutritional vegan recipes can be another thing to worry about. Our best-selling magazine, Vegan Food & Living, is on hand to help! You can join us today and try an issue for just 99p, by visiting veganfoodandliving.com/podcast, or using code PODCAST when you order with us. Choose between our print and digital plus membership to receive the latest issue to your door or to your device, along with having easy access to 1000’s of plant-based recipes at your fingertips in our fully searchable digital magazine archive.

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On today's podcast we are joined by Rosie Martin, an NHS dietician and member of the Plant-Based Health Professionals. Rosie discusses how she turned her back on a career in Zoology to become a dietician after going vegan and being uncomfortable working with animals that are kept in cages.

Rosie is now a champion for healthy, plant-rich diets, and today she discusses the link between meat and cancer, how we can mitigate our risk and what meat replacements are best for newbies.

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Finding fresh and nutritional vegan recipes can be another thing to worry about. Our best-selling magazine, Vegan Food & Living, is on hand to help! You can join us today and try an issue for just 99p, by visiting veganfoodandliving.com/podcast, or using code PODCAST when you order with us. Choose between our print and digital plus membership to receive the latest issue to your door or to your device, along with having easy access to 1000’s of plant-based recipes at your fingertips in our fully searchable digital magazine archive.

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Today we discuss what we’ve been eating lately and argue about who is the best cook before comparing notes on our first BBQs of the year. Holly also gets excited about her Bath Culture House haul from the local vegan fair, and shares details of an accidental meeting with Prince Charles.

 We then dive into where to eat on the high street for the best vegan-friendly food – including YO! Sushi, Nandos, TGIs and BrewDog who all have new vegan options for spring. 

 And don’t miss our listener story, which involves an awkward moment on a first date! Email yours to simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice.

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Finding fresh and nutritional vegan recipes can be another thing to worry about. Our best-selling magazine, Vegan Food & Living, is on hand to help! You can join us today and try an issue for just 99p, by visiting veganfoodandliving.com/podcast, or using code PODCAST when you order with us. Choose between our print and digital plus membership to receive the latest issue to your door or to your device, along with having easy access to 1000’s of plant-based recipes at your fingertips in our fully searchable digital magazine archive.

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Today we're joined by Hench Herbivore, otherwise known as body builder turned personal trainer Paul Kerton and his partner Gemma Nichols – a nutritionist. Gemma shares the story of how she suffered from exhaustion,  depression and acne and spent years trying to work out what was wrong before turning to whole food, plant-based eating. She noticed results straight away, regaining her health, energy and losing excess weight.

Paul tells us how Gemma inspired him and, despite being a huge meat eater with concerns about losing muscle mass, he slowly went plant based and is now a vegan personal trainer and nutritionist with almost 60,000 YouTube subscribers.

We discuss what foods we should eat to keep our guts healthy, what to avoid if you want to manage your weight, the protein debate and how to bulk up if muscle mass is on your agenda.

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Finding fresh and nutritional vegan recipes can be another thing to worry about. Our best-selling magazine, Vegan Food & Living, is on hand to help! You can join us today and try an issue for just 99p, by visiting veganfoodandliving.com/podcast, or using code PODCAST when you order with us. Choose between our print and digital plus membership to receive the latest issue to your door or to your device, along with having easy access to 1000’s of plant-based recipes at your fingertips in our fully searchable digital magazine archive.

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Grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine) and join us as we give Molly a little send off before her  holiday to Portugal. We discuss service station dos and don’ts, what to eat at the airport and vegan plane food (or lack of). Holly also shares her recent cooking disasters and plans for a new cookery series - what do you want to learn how to make? Email us at simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk. 

In today’s episode we also review the new Biffs range at Waitrose, which includes loaded fries, burgers, sauces and the first vegan chicken wings on a bone, some sparkling drinks with hidden health benefits, and a meal delivery service with the most incredible vegan options.

We also discuss last week's Hench Herbivore episode (should we really be that strict with our food choices?), how to get the perfect texture when making hummus and why olive oil isn't the enemy before sharing more of your stories. 

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This episode is sponsored by the award-winning Plant Kitchen M&S vegan range, as voted for by you our lovely listeners. Whether you’re aiming to eat less meat or just trying something different, Plant Kitchen by M&S Food means you’ll never have to compromise on taste. From fuss-free prepared meals to scratch-cooking ingredients and on-the-go sandwiches, there’s something for everyone.

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From executive producers Joaquin Phoenix (Joker) and Rooney Mara (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo), The End of Medicine is a new feature length documentary that exposes the underreported link between global pandemics, the failing of antibiotics and our use of animals.

The film follows former factory farm livestock vet and whistleblower Dr. Alice Brough, who we chat to today, as she grapples with the enormity of animal agriculture and the key role it has played historically and currently in not only killer diseases and pandemics, but climate change and environmental destruction as well. 

With expert interviews from industry insiders, government advisors, politicians, premiere scientists and leading doctors, The End Of Medicine sounds the alarm few have heard.
Directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Alex Lockwood (73 Cows), who also joins us for this episode, and producer Keegan Kuhn (Cowspiracy, What The Health), The End Of Medicine examines the often ignored WHO and CDC warnings that if we don’t change, we are at the end of medicine as we know it.

US viewers can watch now on AppleTV/iTunes. The film will be available to watch in the UK in spring 2022.

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Molly's back from her holiday to share the highs and lows of being a vegan abroad, whilst Holly's been eating lots of sandwiches, including the new Tu'NAH option at Starbucks.

We discuss the upcoming Podcast Show London and how we're hoping to hook up with fellow vegan podcaster Fearne Cotton, and what on earth us vegans should do about pesky summer insects like flies and wasps.

In today's episode we also review  falafels and burgers from GoodLife, tasty snacks from LoveCorn and chocolate treats from Prodigy before telling you what we're having for our tea!

Coming up on Thursday: we chat to Paul Brown, founder of BOL, about how we can pack more plants into our diets.

This episode is sponsored by the award-winning Plant Kitchen M&S vegan range, as voted for by you our lovely listeners. Whether you’re aiming to eat less meat or just trying something different, Plant Kitchen by M&S Food means you’ll never have to compromise on taste. From fuss-free prepared meals to scratch-cooking ingredients and on-the-go sandwiches, there’s something for everyone.

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Today we're chatting to the founder of BOL, Paul Brown, about his journey from meat-eating athlete to a plant-based pioneer. Find out why he suddenly decided to stop including meat in his successful range of healthy ready meals, what he's learnt about vegan nutrition, and how we can pack more goodness into our daily diets by eating fresh, seasonal food.

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Today is our 99th episode, so we look back on a few of our favourite guests whilst tucking into some tasty vegan BBQ food. We try the new Future Farm burgers and sausages and discuss the new range at ASDA, along with the budget-friendly, meat-free options at Iceland.

We also discuss our plans for the Platinum Jubilee – Molly is making a whole array of BBQ food including her own kimchi, whilst Holly is celebrating with an afternoon tea of Coronation Chickpea sandwiches and tofu 'egg' mayonnaise.

Coming up on Thursday: Victoria Moran AKA Mainstreet Vegan joins us from New York to share her secrets for staying youthful and energised on a plant-based diet.

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For our 100th episode, we chat to author and coach Victoria Moran from Main Street Vegan about how she stays youthful, fit and healthy at 72. She discusses the danger of assuming being vegan will help you live forever, why we shouldn't always try to be perfect and how we must accept we will get sick sometimes.

Victoria shares insights into what she eats in a day to help her feel energised, including celery juice as championed by the Medical Medium, smoothies, sweet snacks and salads. She touches on her Ayurvedic lifestyle, the supplements she takes and how herbal remedies help her stay well.

We also touch on the spiritual side of veganism, why Victoria feels her purpose on Earth is to help the animals, and how eating a whole food, plant-based diet gives you life force energy to enable you to be the best version of you.

Our best-selling magazine, Vegan Food & Living, is packed with nutritional vegan recipes and expert advice. You can join us today and try an issue for just 99p, by visiting veganfoodandliving.com/podcast, or using code PODCAST when you order with us. Choose between our print and digital plus membership to receive the latest issue to your door or to your device, along with having easy access to 1000’s of plant-based recipes at your fingertips in our fully searchable digital magazine archive.

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We catch up on what we've been cooking (and how much we love the fact that 'Max ' from Stranger Things is vegan!) before discussing plant-based milks. We investigate why soya milk sometimes curdles, share which milks we love (and cost the least), and discover how easy is it to make our own oat milk to save money.

We also review a creamy oat milk from sustainable family business Glebe Farm, and an alcoholic oat milk as featured on Dragon's Den.

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In today's episode we're joined by vegan nutritionist and PT Cath Short to discuss maintaining optimum health and weight on a planet-based diet. We explore the explosion of vegan options in supermarkets – great for the vegan movement but not necessarily the best for our health –and how a whole food plant-based diet is naturally lower in fat and calories.

Cath advises us what to eat to stay full and satiated and explains the importance of fibre in our diet. We also dispel the myth that carbs are 'bad', why we need them for brain function, and why brown carbs are better than white. We also look at which oils are the healthiest and why more research is needed into things like coconut oil and Cath explains how she looks to experts like Simon Hill and Rich Roll to stay up to date with the latest nutrition research. Cath also discusses how batch cooking is the way forward to succeed on a whole food plant-based diet.

Finally, Cath lets us in on some of her favourite (healthy) cheat products, such as the Sunflower Hack mince, what sweet snacks to go for and why sugar is the enemy of gut health.

This episode is sponsored by Virgin Wines. As you probably know, not all wine is made Vegan, but it can be really hard to tell what is or isn’t vegan-friendly when you’re staring at the supermarket shelves. That’s why we’re currently obsessing over Virgin Wines.

The award-winning online retailer has over 400 vegan certified wines on their books… and the best bit is they come from small, independent vineyards and winemakers. These talented winemakers often work exclusively in partnership with Virgin Wines to create handcrafted (and often organic) wines that you won’t find anywhere else.

Whether it’s red, white, rose or sparkling you’re after, it’s easy to set your preference on the website to ‘vegan’ so that every wine you see is suitable to buy. They will also be delivered straight to your door, making life (and wine shopping) that little bit more enjoyable.

Virgin Wines offer a unique club called WineBank, a premium wine service which allows you to save money each month and spread the cost of buying wine. 

You get to choose the amount of money you would like to put aside each month and Virgin Wines top it up with 20% interest. That means for every £25 you save in your WineBank account, Virgin Wines will give you an extra £5 to spend!

This quickly adds up, so the next time your wine rack looks a

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After catching up on what we've been cooking over the past week (Molly is rapidly turning into some kind of Masterchef), we share our tips for eating a healthy vegan diet on a budget. From what to do with beans to buying wonky veg and using delivery boxes like Oddbox to save petrol and stop you falling for all those supermarket offers, we have some great ideas for coping with the cost of living crisis.

We also review some new vegan smoked salmon and doughnuts stuffed with cinnamon almond butter (yes, they're as good as they sound).

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Activist, charity  and businesswoman Heather Mills grew up on a typical Northern diet of sausage and mash, but after losing her leg in an accident, she was desperate to recover. In this fascinating interview, she explains how she healed herself with wheatgrass, smoothies and a raw vegan diet and how veganism ultimately saved her leg – and her life.

Heather discusses the different routes to veganism, the role of fake meat within that and how she's grown V-Bites to be the world's largest manufacturer of plant-based meat and cheese. We also cover idealism versus realism, the importance of listening to your body and why she currently follows a FODMAP diet. 

Finally, we chat about her solution-focused approach which came from difficult childhood, why she's been called a 'nutter' for pointing out the truth and the importance of doing what's right in the face of adversity. Heather also shares insights into her work with the government and in war zones, including Ukraine. 

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Today Holly and Molly take the oat milk challenge – and discover it's easier than they thought to make their own plant-based milk. Next week, Molly is promising to attempt her own vegan butter whilst Holly is setting herself the task of homemade feta cheese. We also discuss recent news articles that claim a vegan diet can cause cancer and is generally an unhealthy choice.

Holly is off to Glastonbury and hoping to chat to fellow vegan Billie Eilish (ahem) and will be reporting back on all the amazing plant-based food there (email simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk if you're going too!). Tune in on Thursday to hear from Dr Melanie Joy – she will be discussing the concept of 'carnism' and how we should talk to non-vegans.

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For today's interview, we're joined by Dr Melanie Joy – author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows and founder of advocacy group Beyond Carnism.

We discuss what prompted her to go vegetarian and then vegan, what carnism means, and why our systems are structured to make us believe it's OK to support harm to animals.

She shares her views on how and why society has a bias towards meat eating, why carnivores get defensive, and why there are negative vegan stereotypes in which we are deemed over-emotional and irrational.

Should we try to convert people? How can we cope with that sense of urgency to turn people vegan? And how should we talk to our loved ones about veganism?  Dr Melanie Joy answers all these questions and more as she outlines how we can be  effective ambassadors for veganism without causing a divide.

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In today's episode, Holly reports back on the crowds, the music and ALL the vegan food at Glastonbury whilst Molly has been making vegan toad in the hole and is looking forward to her escape to Devon.

As always, we review the newest vegan products including some treats for the summer. Find out what we thought of the new ASDA BBQ range, Japan Centre tofu sausages and burgers and hair, nail and skin supplements by Manifesto Nutrition.

Coming up on Thursday Meet Come Dine With Me's first vegan winner, Kate Thompson.

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Kate Thompson went from meat eater to vegan overnight during the pandemic and, after a chance online meeting with a Come Dine With Me researcher, she agreed to appear on the show. The five episodes finally aired last week (20th-24th June 2022), with Kate winning the £1,000 prize for her fully vegan three-course meal. Kate shares her experience in today's podcast – from how she chose her dishes to why she meditated every night and how she dealt with backlash on Twitter.

Try out Kate's winning recipes or follow her on Instagram.

Coming up next week: Holly and Molly share their best accidentally vegan finds and on Thursday, Holly chats to Paula Benedi about inflammatory foods and toxic load.

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Today we're sharing our favourite accidentally vegan products – and discovering a few new ones too! From 'chicken' flavour noodles to prawn cocktail crisps, there are plenty of surprisingly vegan-friendly treats out there to enjoy.

We also review some activated snacks from Boundless and the new gut health range from Coconut Collaborative, before sharing one of your recipes for a whole food plant based version of Nutella!

Send your questions, recipes or funny stories to Holly and Molly at simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk and don't miss Thursday episode when Holly chats to Integrative health Practitioner Paula Benedi from Synergised Nutrition about healing ourselves from inflammation, toxic load and numerous other common health and skin complaints.

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In today's interview, Holly chats to Integrative Health Practitioner and Certified Health Coach Paula Benedi, who started out studying law before experiencing health problems that led her to retrain. If you suffer from asthma, eczema, acne, chronic fatigue, gut problems, inflammation or any other health issue that's not easily solved, Paula explains how we can use non-conventional methods to heal ourselves.

Paula discusses the importance of a whole food, plant-based diet, avoiding the 'dirty dozen', how we can combat inflammation in the body and much more – all whilst living  busy, modern lives.

Download Paula's free 'health handbook' which includes lots of resources and info at synergised.info/simplyvegan.

Tune in next week as we kick off our summer cookery series, starting with The Happy Pear, who join Holly and Molly to share their cooking tips and ideas for turning common vegetables into exciting and delicious meals.

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Welcome to our brand new cookery series, where Holly and Molly chat to some of the UK's top vegan chefs, who will be sharing their insider knowledge on everything from baking without eggs to budget meal prep – and what on earth to do with an aubergine.

Today's episode is all about the veg – and who better to join us than Irish twins The Happy Pear? Don't miss their top tips on what to do with a glut of courgettes, how to cook leeks properly, what to do with cauliflower and much more. They also share some recipe ideas from their new book, The Veg Box, and explain why they went vegan in the first place.

From meal ideas to cooking hacks, this must-listen episode is not only packed with info but lots of fun too!

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In part two of our vegan cookery series chef, author and podcast host Bettina Campolucci Bordi joins us to share her vegan baking tips. From egg replacements to gluten-free cakes, this episode is packed with info to help you master vegan baking! 

Coming up next week: Katy Beskow shows us how to whip up quick and easy vegan meals with just a few ingredients!

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Today we're joined by cookery teacher, nutritionist and naturopath Sharon Gardner from Made in Hackney. Not only does Sharon know how to make food go far, she also has a passion for sustainability.

Have a listen if you want to know where to shop for low cost ingredients, the benefits of bulk buying, tinned versus dried and how to nail that vegan meal prep. Sharon also shares her expertise on foods that will keep us fuller for longer (saving us money on all those snacks!), how to utilise your freezer and what's worth growing yourself.

Coming up next week: Katy Beskow joins us a week later than planned after a bout of Covid to show us how to whip up quick and easy vegan meals with just a few ingredients!

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Known for her fast and affordable recipes, author of new book Vegan BBQ Katy Beskow joins us to share her know-how. From easy summer entertaining ideas and food prep tips to how to cook tofu, watermelon and marinades, today's episode is packed with ways to make your meals more exciting but without spending hours in the kitchen.

Today's episode is sponsored by Virgin Wines. As you probably know, not all wine is Vegan, but it can be really hard to tell what is or isn’t vegan-friendly when you’re staring at the supermarket shelves. That’s where Virgin Wines comes in.

The award-winning online retailer has over 400 vegan certified wines on their books… and the best bit is they are made by independent vineyards and winemakers around the world. These talented winemakers work  in partnership with Virgin Wines to create exclusive handcrafted (and often organic) wines that you won’t find anywhere else.

Whether it’s red, white, rosé or sparkling you’re after, it’s easy to set your preference on the website to ‘vegan’ so that every wine you see is suitable to buy.

Vegan Food & Living listeners can take advantage of a super offer with 50% off their first vegan case which is the perfect way to get started. To claim the offer, visit www.virginwines.co.uk/VeganFL.

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Catch up with what we've been up to, the food we've been cooking and see what we think of some of the exciting new vegan products coming out, including Love Raw's nutty chocolate balls (dubbed 'the vegan ferrero rocher'), Eatplanted's gamechanging chicken-style skewers and the new supermarket cheese range from Nurishh.

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We're back to one, action-packed episode a week, kicking off with our vegan news and reviews followed by an exclusive weekly interview!

Today we discuss which burgers taste the best (and the shocking fat content of some of them!), what foods vegan racing driver Lewis Hamilton loves to eat and give you a sneak preview of some of the supermarket Christmas ranges (sorry). We also review the ever-expanding Sheese cheese range, brand new snacks from Higgidy and BBQ-worthy marshmallows from Freedom.

The interview: Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actress Jodie Barchha Lang was vegetarian for a long time, believing she was doing her best for the animals, but then she developed PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and was advised to give up dairy. In today's episode, Jodie shares the journey and discoveries which led her to go vegan, how ditching dairy transformed her health, and her plight to help animals rescued by sanctuaries.

She discusses her new illustrated children's book, Nero The Brave Little Bull, based on the true story of a bull rescued from an ill fate after a spell at a petting farm. Jodie also talks about her work in schools to educate and inspire the younger generation – one glass of oat milk at a time.

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Today we kick off the episode by discussing the revelations that some of Tesco's fruit isn't actually vegan-friendly, along with the incredible news that Italy is banning the killing of male chicks in the egg industry. We also chat about Molly's upcoming trip to eco-friendly festival Shambala, and review new launches from Squeaky Bean, Pimp My Salad and H!p oat milk chocolate.

The interview This week we also chat to Kate Fowler from Generation Vegan about how we can all do more to encourage and represent diversity within the vegan movement. We discuss Gen V's previous work under the name Million Dollar Vegan, which included asking the Pope and Donald Trump to go vegan, along with their new campaigns working with social justice activist Christopher Eubanks and mother and daughter drag act The Vegan Queens. Kate also recommends reading the work of disability and vegan activist Sunaura Taylor, including her book Beasts of Burden.

Kate explains how using the 'right language' isn't enough and shares tips on how we can educate ourselves on social justice issues to enable us to move veganism forwards in an inclusive way.

This episode is sponsored by Beer52 - head to beer52.com/veganfood to claim your free vegan craft beers (all you need to do is cover postage!).

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This week's episode kicks off as always with Holly and Molly from the Vegan Food & Living team discussing the week in the world of veganism and beyond. Molly is back from Shambala to share her favourite eats – from the amazing spiced pancakes served up at Dosa Deli to the momos at Tibetan Kitchen, whilst Holly has been trying out some TikTok trends including vodka pasta and Asian cucumber salad. We also touch on the relaunch of KitKat V and which vegan foods are better for the planet.

The interview: Following last week's focus on diversity with Generation Vegan, today Holly chats to The Vegan Queens about why they went vegan and what drives them to spread the message that we must end all oppression – including that against animals. Gemini and Miasma also give us a taste of what they like to cook when they're at home, their experiences of terrible vegan food whilst travelling and their thoughts on the future of the movement as one, unified voice.

Coming up next week: Is organic food worth the money and what are its benefits? 

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In part one of this week's episode, Holly and Molly discuss the recent activism by Animal Rebellion aimed at raising awareness about the impact of the dairy industry.  Does activism work? Should we go to such extremes? Find out what we think.

We also discuss the lack of vegan food in schools and how much education there is surrounding climate change for school age children.

In part two, this week's interview is with Maddie Grinham from B-Corp Mr Organic. It's Organic September, so we delve into the debate surrounding organic fruit and veg – is it really healthier for us, and can we really afford to buy organic food during a cost of living crisis? Maddie has all the answers and some great suggestions for cutting costs. 

This episode is sponsored by Beer52 - head to beer52.com/veganfood to claim your free vegan craft beers (all you need to do is cover postage!).

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In part 1, Holly and Molly discuss celebrity vegans, and whether we should judge them if they decide to start eating meat again.

We also review brand new meat replacements from THIS and Squeaky Bean (steak baguette, anyone?), before diving into a jar of Pip & Nut's new peanut butter flavour.

And for this week's interview, Holly chats to The Vegan Society's new dietician, Chantal Tomlinson, who answers your questions on everything from how many times a day to eat to hair loss, carbs and gluten-free diets.

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Part one: Have you tried the new Cathedral City Plant-Based cheese yet?! Find out whether it's worth the trip to Tesco on today's episode! Holly and Molly also review vegan seafood from Omni Foods, Shaken Other dairy-free milkshakes and brand new pizzas from Crosta & Mollica.

Part two: Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch and psychologist Dr Melanie Joy join Holly to discuss their new podcast, Just Beings. Find out how they met, why they decided to launch it and the topics covered – including wellbeing, mental health, advocacy and the importance of staying true to your values.

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Part 1: Join Vegan Food & Living's team members Holly and Molly as they discuss weight training, protein powders, thyroid health and more before reviewing a range of potent turmeric products and quirky new tofu knots from Tofu Tasty.

Part 2: Escoffier-trained Chef Stephanie joins us from the USA to share her tips. Is there a secret to honing your knife skills? How can we pack more greens into our diets? And how can we cook veg whilst retaining maximum nutrients? Stephanie shares all this and more.

Today we have teamed up with Crackd The No-Egg Egg, the world’s most versatile plant-based liquid egg replacement product which allows you to cook a range of sweet and savoury recipes without actually using eggs. 

You can buy Crackd The No-Egg Egg from several retailers including Tesco, Ocado, Marks & Spencer, Booths and online from The Vegan Kind for £3 in the chilled plant and meat substitute aisle. Each bottle is equivalent to 6 eggs.

Our partners are giving away 10 Crackd The No-Egg Egg recipe books worth £20 each which contain some delicious recipes using this amazing product. Visit veganfoodandliving.com/competitions to enter!

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Part 1: Catch up with Vegan Food & Living team members Holly and Molly as they somehow talk themselves into running a half marathon. They also discuss why hospitals should serve plant-based food as standard and review the UK's first plant-based arancini, vegan bacon from La Vie and Trek's new peanut butter protein bars.

Part 2: Masterchef finalist and cookbook author Jackie Kearney joins us to talk healthy eating as we age. Jackie shares some of the delicious recipes from her new book, Healthy Vegan Street Food, and discusses how she copes with her autoimmune condition. Holly and Jackie also discuss gluten-free diets, healthy fats and carbs, how the Italians use Extra Virgin Olive Oil, meal planning and much more. 

Today we have teamed up with Crackd The No-Egg Egg, the world’s most versatile plant-based liquid egg replacement product which allows you to cook a range of sweet and savoury recipes without actually using eggs. 

You can buy Crackd The No-Egg Egg from several retailers including Tesco, Ocado, Marks & Spencer, Booths and online from The Vegan Kind for £3 in the chilled plant and meat substitute aisle. Each bottle is equivalent to 6 eggs.

Our partners are giving away 10 Crackd The No-Egg Egg recipe books worth £20 each which contain some delicious recipes using this amazing product. Visit veganfoodandliving.com/competitions to enter!

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In part one of this episode, Holly and Molly discuss the many, many places Molly plans to eat at during her trip to London this week and whether vegans should visit zoos, go horse riding or keep pets. They also review the new range of quiche and pies from Clive's, macro-friendly grain pouches from The Gym Kitchen and a new pizza from The Good Baker. 

In part two, Holly chats to Dr Nitu Bajekal, a Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in the UK with over 35 years of clinical experience in women’s health. Nitu joins us for Menopause Awareness Month to share her advice for anyone wanting to learn more about this life stage for women or anyone assigned as female at birth. What foods are beneficial? Do we need to take supplements? And does a plant-based diet have a positive impact on symptoms? Nitu has all the answers.

Follow Nitu on Instagram and TikTok where she shares daily tips and recipes for the menopause as well as other women's health conditions. 

Today we have teamed up with Crackd The No-Egg Egg, the world’s most versatile plant-based liquid egg replacement product which allows you to cook a range of sweet and savoury recipes without actually using eggs. 

You can buy Crackd The No-Egg Egg from several retailers including Tesco, Ocado, Marks & Spencer, Booths and online from The Vegan Kind for £3 in the chilled plant and meat substitute aisle. Each bottle is equivalent to 6 eggs.

Our partners are giving away 10 Crackd The No-Egg Egg recipe books worth £20 each which contain some delicious recipes using this amazing product. Visit veganfoodandliving.com/competitions to enter!

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Join Holly and Molly as they have a good old catch up before kicking off their World Vegan Month series next week. Molly shares her review of the new vegan tasting menu at Scully St James's (prepare to be wowed!) along with some of the other places she visited during her trip to London. They also discuss giving up alcohol for November and possible causes of eczema flare ups.

Today's reviews include celebrity-endorsed supplements by 8Greens, medicinal mushroom capsules from Puresport and some new products to land in Morrisons by Plant It. 

Today we have teamed up with Crackd The No-Egg Egg, the world’s most versatile plant-based liquid egg replacement product which allows you to cook a range of sweet and savoury recipes without actually using eggs. 

You can buy Crackd The No-Egg Egg from several retailers including Tesco, Ocado, Marks & Spencer, Booths and online from The Vegan Kind for £3 in the chilled plant and meat substitute aisle. Each bottle is equivalent to 6 eggs.

Our partners are giving away 10 Crackd The No-Egg Egg recipe books worth £20 each which contain some delicious recipes using this amazing product. Visit veganfoodandliving.com/competitions to enter!

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Welcome to our Why Vegan? series in celebration of World Vegan Month! Whether you're considering going vegan for the first time or you've been vegan for years, each week we will delve into the reasons why people adopt this diet and lifestyle and discover its many benefits.

This week we start at the roots of the movement – vegan for the animals. Holly and Molly share their own personal journeys and discuss some of the shocking facts around animal agriculture, as well as sharing how they do 'activism'.

And in part two, Holly is joined by Joey Carbstrong – an ex-gang member who left drugs and violence behind to become a vegan activist who has now had over 32 million views on YouTube. 

Joey discusses what made him turn his life around, why he's so determined to speak up for animals and how he copes with online hate. Joey also explains why he feels we need to use emotive language and not shy away from sharing the truth. 

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