Plant-Based Canada Podcast (Plant-Based Canada)
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| 22 Feb 2022 | Episode 27: Nicholas Carter on Combating Climate Change with a Diet Change | 00:56:59 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada podcast we interview ecologist and co-founder of PlantBasedData.org, Nicholas Carter. He is the Communications Lead for a Canadian Centre for Climate Services data hub & serves as an advisory board member to several food- and environment-focused organizations. He's also a science writer on the interconnections between agriculture and planetary health. He completed a Master's degree in Environmental Practice from Royal Roads University, where his research focused on the global greenhouse gas emissions that are attributed to animal agriculture. Nicolas will be speaking at our upcoming virtual Canadian plant based nutrition conference on may 28th and 29th. In this episode we discuss:
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| 08 Mar 2022 | Episode 28: How Kate McGoey-Smith Overcame the Odds | 01:01:38 | |
Diabetes. Blindness. A Terminal Disease… Our guest on this episode of the Plant-Based Canada podcast is Kate McGoey-Smith. Faced with a very rare, no cause-no cure terminal diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension, described as high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries of the lungs) along with type 2 Diabetes, Kate McGoey-Smith became legally blind and on continuous oxygen within months. Dizzy and fainting spells left this mother of three school aged children out of work, immobilized and recording good-bye stories to her kids, who were unknowingly destined to live without her within 2-5 years. Find out how Kate, a former registered nurse and a clinically trained social work therapist became more psychologically flexible to turn this imposed tragedy into triumph - re-gaining her sight, reducing her blood sugar to no longer having diabetes, and even reversing her fatal disease from level 3 to level 1! Most importantly, giving her now adult children the legacy of better health! In this episode Kate covers:
Episode Resources: If you would like to hear more from Kate, you can find her talk from the 2021 Plant-Based Canada Conference on the Plant-Based Canada YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/VpKtMHATwVk McGoey-Smith et al., 2019 article in International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention titled, “Reversal of Pulmonary Hypertension, Diabetes, and Retinopathy after Adoption of a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet”: https://doi.org/10.22230/ijdrp.2019v1n2a41 To read about how psychological flexibility is defined and measured: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33550157/ To learn more about the impact of psychological flexibility on psychological well-being in adults with obesity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33828505/ The ACT model of health and treatment processes that is a way of thinking about and engendering psychological flexibility. Kate McGoey-Smith is also a Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: | |||
| 22 Mar 2022 | Episode 29: Meet Dr. Plant-Based! | 00:55:01 | |
Meet “Dr. Plant-Based”! Our latest Plant Based Canada Podcast episode is with Muzammil Ahmad, a fourth year medical student with a masters in psychology, certification in nutrition and a bachelor’s in business. He believes more times than not, we should be prescribing our patients with a healthy lifestyle over prescribed medications. And he believes a healthy lifestyle starts with a healthy diet rich in whole plant-foods. On his Instagram (@dr.plantbased) and on his website (www.drplantbased.ca), he shares evidence-based nutrition and showcases what a healthy diet looks like, how to incorporate a healthy diet in one's lifestyle and the role of diet in prevention, treatment and in certain cases reversal of chronic lifestyle diseases. He is also passionate about living a sustainable and conscious life that reduces our carbon footprint on the planet and living with compassion and kindness. We also have an exciting update to share, Muzammil will be speaking at our upcoming virtual Canadian Plant Based Nutrition Conference on May 28th and 29th 2022 where he will be sharing more about a #plant-based #lifestyle in relation to #athletics. Our annual conference provides #evidence-based education by Canadian experts on plant-based nutrition for individual health, as well as highlighting the environmental and social concerns of our food system. Sign up to our newsletter on our website or stay tuned on our social media to be kept up to date on the content and ticket sales. In this episode Muzammil covers:
Episode Resources (Articles): Blue Zones: Lessons From the World’s Longest Lived Dietary Patterns and Longevity: Expanding the Blue Zones Ten Years of Life: A Matter of Choice? Vegetarian Dietary Patterns and Mortality in Adventist Health Study 2 Vegetarian diets, circulating miRNA expression and health span in subjects living in the Blue Zone Muzammil Ahmad’s Socials: IG handle: @dr.plantbased TikTok: @muzammil_med Website: www.drplantbased.ca Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD & Cassandra Carey, MSc, and edited by Clint Stamatovich. | |||
| 05 Apr 2022 | Episode 30: Dr. Marianne Trevorrow on Supporting Women's Health on a Plant-Based Diet | 00:56:31 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we interview Marianne Trevorrow. Marianne is a naturopathic doctor registered with College of Naturopaths of Ontario who has been in practice since 2006. She focuses on the care of identified women with chronic complex pain and reproductive issues, including patients with endometriosis, PCOS, infertility, and problems associated with menopause, as well as pelvic pain pre and post-menopause. She supports and practices plant based eating as a foundation to good health, as well as being more sustainable for our planet. Since 2018, Marianne has also taken on a new role as Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors Journal (CANDJ) -- the professional journal of the Canadian ND Association. She has published in her areas of clinical expertise in several peer-reviewed Integrative Medical journals, and maintains an active social media presence and blog. In this episode we discuss:
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| 18 Apr 2022 | Episode 31: Benefits of Plant-Based Diets in Athletic Performance with Dr. Jules Cormier | 00:56:03 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we chat with Dr. Jules Cormier. Dr. Cormier is based out of Dieppe, New Brunswick where he practices Family Medicine. He completed his premed training in Moncton, New Brunswick, and then went on to earn his Ph.D in medicine at the Universite de Sherbrooke medical school.
Studies/Articles: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR PROTEIN? ARE PLANT-BASED MEATS HEALTHIER THAN REAL MEAT? FOODS THAT ACCELERATE RECOVERY
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| 03 May 2022 | Episode 32: How Diet Impacts Our Mental Health with Dr. Ian Gillespie | 00:38:38 | |
Dr. Ian Gillespie is a consultant psychiatrist, with a practice in his hometown of Victoria since completing specialty training at UBC and Mayo Clinic. His role at Aroga Lifestyle Medicine is to provide consultation services to the team and assessments focusing on the role of how Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), ADHD, and PTSD may contribute to the chronic illnesses people may have experienced. He also provides compassionate Motivational Interviewing concepts, CHIP training principles, and current information about the evolving field of Lifestyle Psychiatry treatment. He’s also passionate about the role diet plays in mental health and mood, and is a proponent of a whole foods plant-based eating pattern. With continuing education in Lifestyle Medicine since 2013, he was among the first 7 physicians in Canada to earn the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine diplomate certification in the 2017 inaugural examination. Dr. Gillespie is also a founding member and current Secretary of the Canadian Lifestyle Medicine Advocacy Group. In this episode we discuss: Dr. Gillespie's path to psychiatry and role at Aroga Lifestyle Medicine His experience in Lifestyle Psychiatry How he incorporates Lifestyle Medicine and Plant-based eating into his practice What kind of evidence we have when it comes to dietary patterns and depression How certain foods can impact mood The six pillars of lifestyle medicine Food insecurity and other socio-economic obstacles to eating better | |||
| 10 May 2022 | Episode 33: Using Technology for Plant-Based Practice with Dr. Laura Chiavaroli | 00:44:17 | |
Dr. Laura Chiavaroli is a Clinical Trialist & a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital. Laura has 15 years of experience in the field of nutrition & cardiometabolic health. Alongside her MSc & PhD mentor, Dr. David Jenkins, Laura became skilled at conducting randomized controlled trials & working with dietary patterns, including the Portfolio Diet which is a cholesterol-lowering plant-based diet. Laura also has extensive experience in nutritional epidemiology, specifically in the conduct of systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMAs), from her work with Dr. John Sievenpiper. In the past few years of her postdoctoral fellowship, Laura has expanded her experience in knowledge translation strategies, including patient- & physician-facing resource development and web-based mobile app development. Laura also has a great interest in education & elucidating how important public health concerns regarding dietary patterns and cardiometabolic health interconnect with planetary health, while highlighting the importance of equity, diversity and inclusivity. Laura is a member of the Plant-Based Canada team, & we are all currently working on organizing the upcoming virtual conference. Tickets are now available for the upcoming virtual Canadian Plant Based Nutrition Conference on May 28-29, 2022. This annual conference provides evidence-based education by experts on plant-based nutrition for individual health, as well as highlighting the environmental and social concerns of our food system. Sign up to our newsletter on our website or stay tuned on our social media to be kept up to date on the content and ticket sales. In this episode Laura covers:
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| 17 May 2022 | Episode 34: Drs. Shireen & Zahra Kassam with Scientific Answers to Your Nutrition Questions! | 00:49:41 | |
Bonus Episode! In this Plant-Based Canada Podcast episode we are joined by two special guests, Dr. Shireen Kassam & Dr. Zahra Kassam, two medical doctors, sisters, plant-based organisation founders, & authors of the new book Eating Plant-Based: Scientific answers to your nutrition questions! Dr. Shireen Kassam MB BS, FRCPath, PhD, DipIBLM is a Consultant Haematologist & Honorary Senior Lecturer at King’s College Hospital, London, with a specialist interest in the management of lymphoma. She is a certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician, as well as Founder & Director of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, a community interest company whose mission is to provide evidence-based education on healthy plant-based diets. In 2021 she co-founded Plant Based Health Online, the UK's first Care QC-regulated, lifestyle medicine healthcare service. Dr. Zahra Kassam MB BS, FRCPC, MSc, DipABLM is a Radiation Oncologist at the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre, a certified Lifestyle Medicine physician, and an Assistant Professor in the Dept of Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto. In 2019, she co-founded Plant-Based Canada, a non-profit organisation with the mission to promote plant-based whole food nutrition that is healthy and sustainable & which supports the well-being of the planet & all its inhabitants. In this episode:
Episode Resources: Dr Shireen Kassam: Dr. Zahra Kassam: Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This epi | |||
| 14 Jun 2022 | Episode 35: A Deep Dive into Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Sheila Lakhoo | 00:48:17 | |
Dr. Sheila Lakhoo is our special guest for this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast on Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Lakhoo studied medicine at the University of Alberta and completed her residency training in family medicine at the University of Calgary. She moved to Toronto in 2008 to complete a Master’s Degree in Health Sciences in Family and Community Medicine with a concentration in global health at the Dalla Lana School of Public health. In 2010 Dr. Lakhoo started an academic family practice at St. Michael’s Hospital. During her 10 years at St. Michael’s Hospital, she treated many individuals facing poverty, marginalization, significant mental health challenges and addiction. After recovering from postpartum depression, herself, Dr. Lakhoo decided that it was time to change directions in her career as she first hand realized the importance of holistic care and healthier lifestyle choices to help support her own recovery. She recently received her diploma with the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and is passionate about empowering individuals to reach their optimal health and wellbeing through proven lifestyle changes. Dr. Lakhoo is also involved in teaching, research, and advocacy for Lifestyle Medicine within Canada. In this episode Dr. Lakhoo covers:
Episode Resources: What is Lifestyle Medicine?: https://www.lifestylemedicine.org/ACLM/ACLM/About/What_is_Lifestyle_Medicine_/Lifestyle_Medicine.aspx?hkey=26f3eb6b-8294-4a63-83de-35d429c3bb88 What is Lifestyle Medicine? (article): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30283259/ Physician Burnout & LM: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33790702/ American College of Lifestyle Medicine Certification: https://www.lifestylemedicine.org/ACLM/Certification/Become_Certified.aspx Emkiro website: https://emkiro.ca/team-member/dr-sheila-lakhoo/ Dr. Sheila Lakhoo’s Socials: Website: http://sheilalakhoo.com/ Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. | |||
| 28 Jun 2022 | Episode 36: Dr. Hana Kahleova, Director of Clinical Research for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine | 00:41:07 | |
Dr. Hana Kahleova is our special guest in this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast! Dr. Kahleova is director of clinical research for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. She has conducted several clinical trials, using a plant-based diet in the treatment of obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disease. Her research showed that a plant-based diet leads to a greater weight loss and improvement in metabolism, and addresses multiple mechanisms behind diabetes. Her research proved that eating a large breakfast and lunch is more beneficial than eating six smaller meals a day for patients with type 2 diabetes. Her research on meal frequency and timing showed that eating less frequently, no snacking, consuming breakfast, and eating the largest meal in the morning may be effective methods for preventing long-term weight gain. As a member of the American Diabetes Association and as a board member of the Diabetes and Nutrition Study Group, Dr. Kahleova is directly involved in the process of updating the nutritional recommendations for patients with diabetes. In this episode Hana shares:
Episode Resources: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Kahleova H, Barnard ND. Can a plant-based diet help mitigate Covid-19? Eur J Clin Nutr. 2022. Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast to get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. #plantbased #health #diet #nutrition | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 | Episode 36: Dan & Sheanne Moskaluk on Beating Obesity & Kicking Cancer to the Curb | 01:16:46 | |
In the latest episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we chat with Dan and Sheanne Moskaluk. The duo, known as the Indian Rock Vegans on social media, have been whole-food plant-based vegan lifestyle health advocates since 2013. As Keynote Speakers at Health Conferences, Vegfests, and on podcasts, they share their life-changing health recovery stories after making the shift. A veteran police officer of 33 years, Dan attributes his plant-based diet to helping him survive a bout with stage four kidney cancer. And after years of trying various diet regimes, switching to a plant-based lifestyle resulted in Sheanne losing 133lbs – and keeping the weight off. The duo is also featured in the critically acclaimed health documentary film “Eating You Alive” where they detail their amazing journeys. They’re now dedicated to helping others by rolling up their sleeves and promoting the benefits of a whole-foods plant-based lifestyle. SOCIALS Eating You Alive: Sheanne’s Story ARTICLES Vancouver Sun: B.C. Cop Crosses Protest Lines for Animal Rights Eating You Alive: Sheanne’s story Vancouver Sun: B.C. Cop Crosses Protest Lines for Animal Rights STUDIES | |||
| 26 Jul 2022 | Episode 37: “One Week in Paradise” with Brothers George & Daniel Cho | 00:43:55 | |
Can you think of one single moment that has influenced your life? For this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast, we are joined by special guests, twin brothers, George and Daniel Cho, as they share one moment that has had a profound influence on their lives and discuss how it led them to their spirituality and where they are today. Daniel Cho, MPH is President of Lifestyle Is Medicine, a non-profit organisation that helps people prevent and reverse today's most common health conditions through community health programs. Daniel embraced plant-based eating after becoming a Seventh-day Adventist christian at the age of 16 and has dedicated his life to helping others experience the healing power of plant-based nutrition and healthy lifestyles. Daniel completed his bachelors in nutrition at the University of Toronto and his Masters in Public Health at Loma Linda University. George Cho ND MFSc CEP is a plant-based naturopathic doctor at Pathways Lifestyle Medicine Clinic and Energy Shack Juice Bar in Toronto as well as Paradise Fields in Hamilton. His clinical practice focuses on treating lifestyle-related diseases using a unique combination of natural therapies and lifestyle medicine. He has been plant-based for nearly 20 years and lectures widely on lifestyle as medicine and plant-based nutrition. He completed his undergraduate in kinesiology and Masters in Fitness Science at York University and his naturopathic degree at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Both Daniel and George are directors for the plant-based lifestyle medicine immersion program called One Week In Paradise and help lead Compassion Health Toronto, a non-profit that provides free health services to the less fortunate in Toronto. In this episode George & Daniel discuss:
Episode Resources: What is Lifestyle Medicine? (article) Loma Linda University about Seventh-day Adventists What is Naturopathic Medicine? American College of Lifestyle Medicine Certification George & Daniel’s Socials Related Websites: Lifestyle is Medicine: www.lifestylemed.org Pathways to Wholeness: https://www.pathwaystowholeness.ca One Week in Paradise: https://www.paradisefields.ca/oneweekinparadise Compassion Health Toronto: https://www.compassionhealthtoronto.com/ George Cho: https://drgeorgecho.com/ Instagram: @drgeorgecho @lifestyleismed @paradise_fields Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Step | |||
| 09 Aug 2022 | Episode 38: Integrative Interactive Health with Dr. Tenisha | 00:49:59 | |
Dr. Tenisha Mitchell-Lambert, Lifestyle Medicine Physician and Founder of the clinic Integrative Interactive Health, is our special guest for this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. Dr. Tenisha Mitchell-Lambert, also affectionately known online as Dr. Tenisha, received her Medical degree from Loma Linda University and is a Family Physician with a Masters in Lifestyle Medicine. This dual training allows her to not only focus on the pharmaceutical treatments for chronic illness, but also the impact of lifestyle factors like diet and exercise. She is passionate about promoting good health through dietary choices, exercise and stress management, which she does in the office as well as in the community. She is a strong believer in people-care, recognizing that health conditions encompass physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects. In this episode we discuss:
Episode Resources: What is Lifestyle Medicine?: https://www.lifestylemedicine.org/ACLM/ACLM/About/What_is_Lifestyle_Medicine_/Lifestyle_Medicine.aspx?hkey=26f3eb6b-8294-4a63-83de-35d429c3bb88 What is Lifestyle Medicine? (article): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30283259/ Loma Linda University about Seventh-day Adventists: https://home.llu.edu/about-llu/history/about-seventh-day-adventists Nutrition Facts: https://nutritionfacts.org/ UptoDate, Evidence-Based Medicine: www.uptodate.com/contents/evidence-based-medicine Making S.M.A.R.T. Goals (from Unlock Food): https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/Menu-Planning/Your-Guide-to-Setting-Healthy-Living-Goals American College of Lifestyle Medicine Certification: https://www.lifestylemedicine.org/ACLM/Certification/Become_Certified.aspx Dr. Tenisha’s Socials Website: Integrative Interactive Health (Clinic): https://www.i2healthclinic.com/ Instagram: @i2health @dr10isha Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. #plantbased #health #diet #nutrition #LifestyleMedicine #6pillarsofhealth #plantbasedlifestyle #CommunityExercise #SMARTgoals #IntegrativeInteractiveHealth #I2Health #podcast | |||
| 23 Aug 2022 | Episode 39: Lee Saveit on Losing Weight & Keeping It Off on a Plant-Based Diet | 00:46:51 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we chat with Lee Satveit, BA, JD -- a writer and an advocate for a whole foods, plant-based diet. He is a former corporate executive, human rights lawyer, and litigator whose stressful career and poor diet lead to obesity.
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| 06 Sep 2022 | Episode 40: What it means to be a “Pod Leader” with Michelle Tree | 00:59:43 | |
Michelle Tree is our special guest for this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. Michelle Tree (@treelivity) is a PlantPure Communities Pod Leader and member of the PlantPure Pod Advisory Committee. She started her group, Plant Based Living Winnipeg in 2016 after watching the food documentary PlantPure Nation, from which the PlantPure Communities grew. With her background as an event manager, Michelle organised potlucks and get-togethers designed to create friendships and help people thrive on whole foods. The group has grown to over 1500 members and continues to encourage people to make the switch to a plant-based lifestyle. In 2021, Michelle jumped at the chance to join the PlantPure Pod Advisory Committee, taking on a more impactful role within the Pod Network by collaborating with pod leaders around the world. In this episode we discuss:
Episode Resources: PAC member video interview series Read more about the 2021 PAC in this press release Dr. Michael Gregor, NutritionFacts Moving Medicine Forward, Dr. Michael Klaper T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies & The China Study American College of Lifestyle Medicine Certification Michelle’s Socials Websites: Treelivity: http://www.treelivity.com/ Plant Pure Communities: https://plantpurecommunities.org/pac/ Instagram: @plantbasedwpg @treelivity Twitter: @Treelivity Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. #plantbased #health #diet #nutrition | |||
| 20 Sep 2022 | Episode 41: Dr. Jade Dittaro on the Power of Lifestyle Medicine | 00:52:59 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we chat with Dr. Jade Dittaro, a lifestyle medicine physician in the Okanagan. She is certified with the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, has a certification in plant-based nutrition from eCornell University, and has completed Dr. Michael Klaper’s Master Class in Nutrition.
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| 04 Oct 2022 | Episode 42: Margaux Khoury on Ethical Start-Ups & Being Plant-Based in the Corporate World | 00:46:24 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we are joined by Margaux Khoury. She has started a wide range of companies and eco brands, including founding a global, 100% plastic-free, vegan company. She is also a corporate advisor for ethical start-ups, especially those wanting to be vegan for the environment, human health, and animal welfare. She is now working with the Plant Futures Initiative, especially the chapter at Harvard University where she mentors students on their mission towards a plant-based future at Harvard and beyond. Stay tuned for our conversation where we hear exciting updates about her work with this team. Margaux is certified in holistic plant-based nutrition, with a focus on longevity. She has studied what the longest living people on earth have in common and loves helping families like hers. As demonstrated by the initiative Rising Mothers, where her aim is to create a community of parents raising their children on plants and who want to live healthier, longer. She has been a guest speaker at both Saint Thomas and Harvard University, and a frequent lecturer on animal rights, environmental issues, animal agriculture, ethics and true human health. Margaux has worked with leaders on helping farms switch from farming animals to farming plants. She believes that authenticity is paramount, especially in the professional landscape. She loves finding ways to truly add value to people’s lives. In this episode we discuss:
Episode Resources: Rising Mothers: https://rising-mothers.com/ Plant Futures Initiative: https://www.plantfuturesinitiative.org/ Margaux Khoury’s Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corporate-advisor-margaux-khoury-start-up-advisor/ FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risingmotherssummit/ Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Instagram (@plantbasedcanadaorg) Facebook (Plant-Based Canada, https://m.facebook.com/plantbasedcanadaorg/) Website (https://www.plantbasedcanada.org/) Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. | |||
| 18 Oct 2022 | Episode 43: Tara Gallimore on Achieving Performance Goals on a Plant-Based Diet | 01:20:41 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we chat with Tara Gallimore, Registered Dietitian and Canadian expert in plant-based sports nutrition. She earned a bachelor’s of Kinesiology; played soccer for 10 years; is certified by Excellence Sportive de l’île de Montréal (ESIM); and teaches sports nutrition at a couple of different circus schools across Canada and the United States. | |||
| 22 Nov 2022 | Episode 44: Dr. Jeffrey Alfonsi and the Power of Sustainable Changes | 00:34:47 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada we chat with Dr Alfonsi. Dr. Jeffrey Alfonsi is an engineer and physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology. He serves as the Chief Product and Medical Officers of RX Food. He currently practices at Trillium Health Partners, Cleveland Clinic Canada, and London Health Sciences Centre.
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| 06 Dec 2022 | Episode 45: Thriving at 70+ years (from menopause to weightlifting) with Jane Thurnell-Read | 01:01:49 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we are joined by Jane Thurnell-Read. Jane is an independent author & blogger with more than 10 published books and a blog that aims to provide scientific information about health and wellness to the public. Jane is in her seventies and loves inspiring others, especially as it relates to achieving good health and happiness regardless of your age. She has been vegan for 7 years and vegetarian for over 40 years before that, and regularly goes to the gym and enjoys lifting weights. She posts gym videos on Instagram to encourage other older people. However, it wasn’t always like this. Earlier in life, Jane shares she hated exercise and her diet was half a bottle of scotch, 40 cigarettes, chocolate, toast and orange juice. Now she is a passionate vegan and committed to staying healthy and strong as she gets older.
Episode Resources: Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. Correction: Please note the quote from the Harvard Medical School should refer to 40,000 meals and not the 4,000 meals that was said in this episode. Thanks for your understanding! | |||
| 20 Dec 2022 | Episode 45: Nital Jethalal on Plant-Based Eating Patterns in the GTA | 00:53:37 | |
In this episode we talk to Nital Jethalal -- a plant-based policy analyst and economist with Plant-Based Data and the president of VegTO, a Toronto-based non-profit that seeks to inspire people to choose healthier, greener, and more compassionate lifestyles. Nital is also the co-founder and chair of the Veg Climate Network and sits on the board of directors for the Toronto Vegetarian Food Bank. In our conversation, we talk about a recent survey conducted by VegTO and the Angus Reid Institute that looked at food choices and awareness in the G-T-A. It found two in three residents want to reduce their meat consumption and that over 85 percent say they are aware of the impacts of animal products on the environment. We get into these findings and many others… and what they mean moving forward.
“Will People Cut Down the Amount of Meat They Eat for the Planet? For many the answer is no” (2022) “Survey Finds that 77% of Canadians Understand the Harmful Impacts of Eating Meat” (2020) “Food Politics: How the food industry influences nutrition and health” Marion Nestle (2008) “Regenesis: Feeding the world without devouring the planet” (2022) - George Monbiot “A Menu for Change: Using behavioural science to promote sustainable diets around the world” (2020) “The Economic Burden of Not Meeting the Canada Food Guide Recommendations” (2018) - Lieffers et al “Can Lifestyle Changes Reverse Coronary Heart Disease?” - Dean Ornish (1990) “Geography, International Trade & Political Mobilization in US Industries” - Marc “Bloodless Revolution” - Tristan Stuart (2008) Doug Evans “The Sprout Book” (2020) C40 Good Food Cities Declaration Canadian Institute for Health Information “Sapiens” - Yuval Noah Harari (2011) “Animal Liberation” - Peter Singer (1975) | |||
| 03 Jan 2023 | Episode 46: Atlanta Grant on Indigenous Food Sovereignty | 01:05:43 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast, we talk to Atlanta Grant -- an Iroquois woman with mixed Huron-Wendat and German ancestry, originally from the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Ojibwe, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. She is a present guest on the traditional territories of the xwməθkwəýəm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples. Atlanta is a Masters candidate at the University of British Columbia in the Institute of Resources, Environment, and Sustainability. Her research focuses on Indigenous Food Systems, Indigenous Food Sovereignty, Decolonized Research Methodologies, Cultural Preservation and Cross-Cultural Collaborations. In this episode we discuss:
Socials Email: atlantagrnt@gmail.com
Deborah McGregor (Two Row Wampum) – “Survivance: Narratives of Native Presence” and “Traditional ecological knowledge and the two—row wampum” Ross Neasloss (Two Spirit, Kitasoo/Xai’xais) – “Food Reconciliation” Georges E. Sioui (Wendat) – “Huron-Wendat: The Heritage of the Circle” Kyle Whyte (Potawatomi) Max Liboiron (Red River Métis/Michif ) – “Pollution is Colonialism” | |||
| 24 Jan 2023 | Episode 47: Dr. Matthew Nagra Debunks Misinformation Around the Food Compass System | 00:27:41 | |
Recently, several large social media platforms known for spreading misinformation shared a post alleging a new nutrient profile system developed by Tufts University -- called the Food Compass System (FCS) -- suggested “Lucky Charms” were healthier than steak. While there have been legitimate criticisms of the system, there are many false narratives and inaccuracies that have proliferated online. In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast, Dr. Matthew Nagra joins us to deep dive into some of that misinformation. This is Dr. Nagra’s second time on the Plant-Based Canada podcast. If you enjoy this episode, check out our first episode with Dr. Nagra, Episode 2, which covered a wide-range of nutrition myths and misinformation.
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| 31 Jan 2023 | Episode 48: Getting to the Gut of Things & More with Naturopathic Doctor Sasha Coleman | 00:40:15 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we are joined by Sasha Coleman, ND. Dr. Coleman was introduced to vegan and vegetarian cooking at a young age and made the decision to adopt this lifestyle for herself. Shortly after making those changes, her father became ill and began working with a Naturopathic doctor. After witnessing her father’s health improve by implementing a more plant forward diet in conjunction with other Naturopathic therapies, she decided to pursue Naturopathy for herself. Due to her personal and professional experiences, Dr. Coleman shares that she is delighted to educate and treat people using the tools of natural medicine and dietary modification to positively impact health and overcome disease. In this episode we discuss:
*Disclaimer: the sensitivity tests discussed in this episode are administered in a clinical setting under medical supervision. For more information on food allergies, intolerances or sensitivities please consult with your healthcare professional. Episode Resources: What is Lifestyle Medicine? Resource & Article Food Allergies and Intolerances Health Canada Resource Diet & Gut Microbiota Review Dietary Patterns & Gut Microbiota Article Vegan Diet & Gut Microbiota Review Sasha Coleman´s Socials Website: Integrative Interactive Health (Clinic) Instagram: @i2health Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Instagram (@plantbasedcanadaorg) Facebook (Plant-Based Canada, https://m.facebook.com/plantbasedcanadaorg/) Website (https://www.plantbasedcanada.org/) Listen here (https://plantbasedcanadapodcast.buzzsprout.com/) or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | Episode 49: Vegan Pet Food? The science and considerations of feeding animal companions with Mikhail Goussev | 00:43:15 | |
Are you an animal lover? Do you have or wonder about how animal companions may be fed in a plant-based home? In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we are joined by Mikhail Goussev to chat about the considerations and science surrounding the alternative plant-based options available for feeding animal companions. Mikhail graduated from University of Toronto as a mechanical engineer, then several years later received an MBA from the Schulich School of Business. Mikhail became vegan in 2014 and channelled his compassion for animals into Vecado, a vegan pet food company. This came with a lot of thought and consideration as Mikhail explored in-depth the suitability of vegan pet food for dogs and cats through research and speaking with leading veterinarians in Canada and in the United Kingdom. Outside of work Mikhail is a big volleyball enthusiast and likes spending time in Thailand and other tropical countries. He was actually in Thailand when we recorded this episode and he is always on the lookout for delicious vegan restaurants and cafes. In this episode we discuss:
Episode Resources: Vegan-vs Conventional Pet Food & Health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35417464 Palatability of Vegan-Pet Food for Animals: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34133456/ Nutrient Deficiencies in Cats: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33656761/ Pet Owners Plant-Based Pet Food Perceptions & Practices: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6333351/ Mikhail Goussev´s Socials: Website: Vecado: https://vecado.ca/ Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Instagram (@plantbasedcanadaorg) Facebook (Plant-Based Canada, https://m.facebook.com/plantbasedcanadaorg/) Website (https://www.plantbasedcanada.org/) Listen here (https://plantbasedcanadapodcast.buzzsprout.com/) or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | Episode 50: Healing the Heart with Dr. Shane Williams | 00:55:45 | |
What does a cardiologist recommend for a heart healthy life? In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we are joined by Dr. Shane Williams. Dr. Williams is a medical doctor with a private practice in Cardiology and Internal Medicine located in Muskoka, Ontario. He was born and raised in Newfoundland, attending Memorial University in St. John´s and then completed his Doctor of Medicine degree and post-graduate fellowship program in Internal Medicine at Memorial as well, followed by a Cardiology Subspecialty Fellowship at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Dr. Williams has both personal and professional experience assessing the science and implementing nutritional approaches, following a whole-foods, plant-based diet. Since 2010, he has been incorporating nutritional education and training into his own everyday life as well as the care of his patients. He is the founder of Williams Cardiology & Wellness Medical Centre and has empowered thousands of his patients with plant-based nutrition and helped them avoid invasive cardiac procedures. Check out the episode for more information. In this episode we discuss:
Episode Resources: Dr. Shane Williams´ Socials: Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Listen here (https://plantbasedcanadapodcast.buzzsprout.com/) or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi PhD, RD. | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | Episode 51: Ending Animal Testing with Dr. Aysha Akhtar | 00:42:41 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada podcast, we talk to Dr. Akhtar. Dr. Akhtar is a double Board-certified neurologist and preventive medicine specialist. She is the Co-founder, President, and CEO of the Center for Contemporary Sciences – a non-profit that is catalyzing the replacement of unreliable animal testing with more effective human-specific research techniques. Dr. Akhtar is a U-S veteran. She previously served as Deputy Director of the U.S. Army Traumatic Brain Injury Program developing the Army’s brain injury prevention and treatment strategies for soldiers. As a Commander in the U-S Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, Dr. Akhtar frequently deployed to assist with national public health emergencies. For a decade, Dr. Akhtar was a Medical Officer at the Food and Drug Administration, most recently in the Office of Counterterrorism and Emerging Threats, implementing studies on vaccine effectiveness and safety and using her Top Secret Security clearance to develop national preparedness strategies for public health threats. Dr. Akhtar is a Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics. She is the author of the two books, Our Symphony With Animals. On Health, Empathy and Our Shared Destinies and Animals and Public Health, which argues for the need for health institutions to include animals as part of the “public” in public health. More recently, her non-profit -- the Center for Contemporary Sciences – was instrumental in the U-S Congress passing the FDA Modernization Act – a bill which allows the FDA to consider non-animal drug testing methods, instead of requiring animal tests for approval If you enjoy this episode please consider supporting our show through the link at the bottom of the show notes… or you can donate directly through our website. Links and References | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | Episode 52: Smile for Plant-Based Dental Health with Dr. Helen Voronina | 00:46:09 | |
First, a quick note, the Plant-Based Canada Nutrition Conference is back again this year! For more info, check out: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/4th-canadian-plant-based-nutrition-conference-2023-tickets-555842027467 In this episode we discuss:
Episode Resources: Do vegans get more cavities? Dr. Helen Voronina´s Socials: Website: https://drhelen.com.au/
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| 11 Apr 2023 | Episode 53: Your Plant-Based Guide to Fertility, Lisa Simon RD | 00:50:32 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we are joined by dietitian and author Lisa Simon. Lisa is a registered dietitian with a wide range of clinical experience. She splits her time working in the NHS as dietetic lead in child and adolescent mental health, and working at CQC (Care Quality Commission) registered health care service, Plant Based Health Online, running individual and group consultations and delivering educational webinars. Lisa has written a clinical update on diet and fertility for the British Dietetic Association (BDA), and has written the book ‘The Plant-Based Dietitian’s Guide to Fertility: From Pre-conception to Healthy Birth’. Check out the podcast episode for more information and the episode´s show notes for more details about Lisa´s book. In this episode we discuss:
Episode Resources: Lisa Simon´s Book, ‘The Plant-Based Dietitian’s Guide to Fertility’ Barnard et al. Review on Nutrition & Endometriosis Canada´s Food Guide, Healthy Eating When Pregnant and Breastfeeding EatRight.org, Foods that Can Affect Fertility Article
Website: www.plantbasedhealthonline.com Instagram (Lisa Simon): @rd_plant.based Instagram (Plant Based Health Online): @plantbased_healthonline Instagram (@plantbasedcanadaorg) Facebook (Plant-Based Canada, https://m.facebook.com/plantbasedcanadaorg/) Website (https://www.plantbasedcanada.org/)
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| 25 Apr 2023 | Episode 54: Health & the Existential Threat of the Anthropocene with Dr. David Jenkins | 00:42:11 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we are joined again by Dr. Jenkins. Dr. Jenkins is moderating the University of Toronto’s ongoing Environmental Lecture Series called “Health and the Existential Threat of the Anthropocene”. The first part of the series aims to draw attention to the destructive force of the Anthropocene and its impact on species loss, climate change, human health, and planetary health… while the second series will explore answers to these problems.
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| 09 May 2023 | Episode 55: Let’s Talk About PCOS with Rohini Bajekal | 01:00:09 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Rohini Bajekal to chat about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Rohini is a nutritionist and board-certified Lifestyle Medicine professional. Prior to becoming a nutritionist, she studied theology at Oxford University. Having previously worked in India and Singapore, Rohini is now based in London and provides evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle advice to her clients around the world. Rohini co-authored her first book Living PCOS Free: How to Regain Your Hormonal Health with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome which was published in April 2022. Rohini has personal experience of PCOS after a diagnosis in her 20s. In this episode she shares her experience in addition to delving into the lifestyle medicine related evidence for PCOS available to date. In this episode we discuss:
Episode Resources Rohini Bajekal´s Socials Plant-Based Canada’s Socials Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. | |||
| 23 May 2023 | Episode 56: What's Good For Your Gut with Desiree Nielsen, RD | 00:56:59 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we are joined Desiree Nielsen, a Registered Dietitian with a focus on plant-based nutrition and digestive health. She is the author of two Canadian bestselling plant-based cookbooks – “Eat More Plants” and “Good For Your Gut”. She is also the host of an evidence-informed wellness podcast, The Allsorts Podcast. She lives in Vancouver, Canada… where she owns a private practice with a non-diet, weight-neutral approach to nutrition and health. Desiree is a mom of two and a sometimes neglectful gardener.
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| 06 Jun 2023 | Episode 57: Running on Plants with Tom Pickering | 00:46:27 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by the award-winning filmmaker and director Tom Pickering to chat about his upcoming documentary called “I Could Never Go Vegan” and initiative this June called “Running on Plants”. Tom Pickering is a filmmaker and long-time vegan based in the UK. In his words, he was raised on a diet of genre cinema, and from a young age wanted nothing more than to work in the film industry. A decade after graduating film at university, Tom had a number of successful corporate and narrative films under his belt, collecting a string of awards and establishing himself as a director, eventually founding his production company Lock the Tent Productions. But something was missing. Tom’s parents raised him as a vegetarian, and later in life after discovering horrors of the egg and dairy industries, Tom turned vegan. At some point it dawned on Tom that these two huge passions he had in filmmaking and veganism could be combined, and that he could start telling stories that had the power to change lives. This is where the idea to bring the feature documentary “I Could Never Go Vegan” to the big screen was born. With the help of his brother, Tom set out to capture the various arguments that face the vegan movement and find whether these are justified or not. A lifelong runner, Tom has also recently launched the new health and fitness campaign called “Running On Plants”, which enables participants to take control of their health by adopting a whole food plant-based diet for the month of June and taking up running. Tom is happily married (listen to this episode and you will know that this is of particular note ;), and when not working he’ll usually be with his wife and cocker spaniel, Chan, out on the trails. In this episode we discuss:
Episode Resources: Nutrients 2019 Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30634559/ Tom Pickering´s Socials Running On Plants Plant-Based Canada’s Socials Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. | |||
| 20 Jun 2023 | Episode 58: How to travel plant-based with Brighde Reed from World Vegan Travel | 00:59:17 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Brighde Reed from World Vegan Travel. World Vegan Travel was founded by life-and-travel partners Sebastien and Brighde, two nomads who spent nearly 2 decades living and working overseas in a myriad of countries: France, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, Indonesia and Thailand. With backgrounds in tour leading and film and TV production, they spend at least three months each year travelling the world to find new and exciting destinations for vegans to experience. In this episode we discuss:
Happy Cow: https://www.happycow.net/
Websitel: www.worldvegantravel.com
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| 04 Jul 2023 | Episode 59: Cooking Up Inspiration with Roni Zaide | 00:44:01 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we are joined by vegan chef Roni Zaide. Roni became vegetarian on her 11th birthday. Years later she made the transition to a full vegan, plant-based lifestyle. Roni has been cooking in kitchens around the world since 2004. She worked at The Coup in Calgary for seven years, before opening her business -- Roni's Kitchen -- in 2014. Roni loves to share her passion for delicious, healthy eats through a variety of plant-based cooking classes, and her catering services. In December 2019, Roni published her first cookbook -- Roni’s Kitchen Cookbook -- which contains 100 plant-based recipes and the stories behind them. The book features recipes from the different projects of Roni’s Kitchen in the past few years: a brunch pop-up, weekly meal service, and the cooking classes, as well as some family recipes and recipes Roni discovered. In This Episode We Discuss
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| 18 Jul 2023 | Episode 60: How to Raise Healthy Plant-Based Kids with Pediatrician Dr. Rikin Patel | 00:51:23 | |
How safe and healthful is a plant-based diet for children? In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we are joined by Dr. Rikin Patel to chat about raising kids following a plant-strong dietary pattern. Dr. Rikin Patel is a consultant pediatrician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto. He completed his pediatric residency at Memorial University of Newfoundland, and prior to medical school he completed a Masters in Health Policy Planning and Finance from the London School of Economics and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Currently, Dr. Patel works for the Scarborough Health Network and is a founding member of Markham Kids Clinic. He recently completed the Plant Based Certificate program through the T Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University. He is passionate about promoting a culture of wellness and resilience within physician and trainee communities through medical improv, meditation and plant-based nutrition. Dr. Patel has worked with numerous families and is passionate and confident in giving children and their families the best fuel for their wellbeing to maximize their potential. He is a certified yoga instructor and teaches Shaolin Kung Fu at the Waterloo Kung Fu Academy with over 30 years of experience Also, stay tuned for more initiatives from Dr. Patel, as he is currently in the process of opening a new virtual clinic in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) called Reset Pediatric Lifestyle Medicine that aims at treating and reversing chronic diseases among children using lifestyle-based interventions.
Ellyn Satter: https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/ E. Satter Resources: https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/product-category/books-videos/ Plant-based milk alternatives in child nutrition: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37048365/ Safety of vegetarian diets for children: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37242126/ Dr. Rikin Patel´s Socials Website: https://www.resetpediatrics.com/ Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Instagram (@plantbasedcanadaorg) Facebook (Plant-Based Canada, https://m.facebook.com/plantbasedcanadaorg/) Website (https://www.plantbasedcanada.org/) Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. | |||
| 01 Aug 2023 | Episode 61: A Prescription for Good Health with Dr. Bhiku Jethalal | 00:44:43 | |
Dr. Bhiku Jethalal is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He graduated from the University of Natal Medical School in South Africa in 1968. He completed his Internal Medicine and Allergy training in 1978 in Canada. He was appointed Chief of Staff at the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital in 1984 and subsequently on staff as Consultant in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Scarborough Grace Hospital in 1985. He has almost 45 years of experience in internal medicine and allergies.
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| 15 Aug 2023 | Episode 62: Dr. Mylène Juneau on bringing the Blue Zone Lifestyle to Northern Ontario | 00:52:01 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Mylène Juneau. Dr Mylène Juneau was born and raised in Montréal, Quebec and completed her honours degree in biology at Concordia University followed by medical school and a family medicine residency program at Université de Montréal. She then moved to Northern Ontario on the shores of Georgian Bay where she started working primarily in the emergency department and as a hospitalist. Her interest for holistic health and longevity led to her certification as a lifestyle medicine practitioner from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. With the help of a strong, knowledgeable, motivated and enthusiastic team, she is co-creating a soon-to-be-launched lifestyle medicine program for the community. Dr. Juneau faced first hand some of the challenges of implementing the core pillars of lifestyle medicine in her own life and in her practice of medicine, which included a transition towards a whole-foods, plant-based diet. The benefits and the lessons learned were well worth it, however. When she is not sharing her enthusiasm for a whole-person care model, she enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family. In this episode we discuss:
Episode Resources: Dr. Mylène Juneau’s Socials: Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. | |||
| 26 Sep 2023 | Episode 65: Climate-Conscious Cooking with Ikeila Wright | 00:46:13 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast, we talk to chef Ikeila Wright, former owner of the long-standing vegan Caribbean restaurant One Love Vegetarian in Toronto. When Ikeila decided to leave the world of meat behind and enter the plant kingdom, her Life changed. Everything she learned about cooking and the restaurant industry went totally out the window. In the process, Ikeila not only had to learn to emphasize taste… but also manipulate texture, timing, and temperature to create food that was pleasing to the palette without the aid of meat, dairy, eggs, or refined products. | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | Episode 63: Plant-Based Entrepreneurship with Ben Hagerty from It’s Bree & Ben | 00:58:36 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Ben Hagerty from “It’s Bree and Ben” to chat about plant-based entrepreneurs and businesses, with a focus on initiatives in the west coast of Canada. Benjamin Hagerty is a vegan essayist and travel writer for the website, It's Bree and Ben, which he co-founded with his wife, Brianne Nemiroff. Ben’s vegan journey began in 2015, and from 2017 through 2019, he and Brianne embarked on a trans-continental road trip in which they visited and wrote about vegan businesses in more than 60 destinations throughout Canada and the U.S. In 2020, he and Brianne relocated to Vancouver, BC, where he began his thesis project, which explores how vegan entrepreneurs in Kitsilano and Mt. Pleasant operationalize and experience the vegan philosophy. The findings of his project may be found in his academic blog series called, Ben's Vegan Vancouver. This year he earned his Masters degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies from the University of Northern British Columbia. Ben currently works with organisations like the Canadians for Responsible Food Policy, Earthsave Canada, and the Plant-Based Cities Movement to bolster vegan businesses to municipal governments. For leisure, he still enjoys adventurous road trips with Brianne and learning new coffee-making techniques. In this episode we discuss:
Episode Resources: Ben Hagerty’s Socials: Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | Episode 64: How bearing witness led to a worldwide animal justice movement with Dr. Anita Krajnc | 00:52:13 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Anita Krajnc to chat about the animal protection movement. Dr. Anita Krajnc is the Executive Director of the Animal Save Movement, a worldwide network of Save groups bearing witness to farmed animals and promoting veganism and love-based, grassroots activism. Anita also helps coordinate the global Plant Based Treaty campaign. She received her Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Toronto and is a follower of Leo Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi and Cesar Chavez. Anita has also been an assistant professor at Queen's University in Ontario, Canada and has published extensively on social movements and environmental politics and is co-author of the book, "The Secret Life of Pigs: Stories of Compassion and the Animal Save Movement". In this episode we discuss:
Episode Resources: Animal Save Movement: Plant Based Treaty: Dr. Anita Krajnc´s Socials: Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. | |||
| 10 Oct 2023 | Episode 66: Animal-free medicine with Dr. Sachin Shah | 00:52:15 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast, we talk to Dr. Sachin Shah -- CEO of VeganMed and a Professor of Pharmacy at the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy, University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. Dr. Shah founded VeganMed in 2018. He was inspired by the challenges faced by patients when finding animal-free medications. The company is dedicated to assisting consumers and healthcare providers in identifying medications, supplements, and other health products that are free from animal-derived ingredients. At Pacific, he is Director of the Fellowship in Industry Program (FIP), and the Innovative Clinical and Outcomes Research (iCOR) group. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications, his research has garnered over one billion media impressions – including with CNN, NPR, and BBC News — and featured in multiple video documentaries globally. Podcast Resources | |||
| 28 Oct 2023 | Episode 67: Plant-Forward Weight Loss with Lucy Luong, RD | 00:59:15 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Podcast, we chat with Lucy Luong -- a Californian turned Canadian registered dietitian and weight loss coach. She is passionate about people and wants to help everyone she can break free from ill-health, excess weight, and food addiction. | |||
| 07 Nov 2023 | Episode 68: Rising to the Occasion: Baking Bread with Ed and Natasha Tatton | 01:08:40 | |
Ed and Natasha Tatton are the co-founders of BReD, a B Corp certified vegan sourdough bakery located in the premier ski and mountain bike resort of Whistler, BC, Canada. The bakery specializes in sourdough and vegan baked goods. Plus, Ed and Natasha’s new book, “BReD: Sourdough Loaves, Small Breads, and Other Plant-Based Baking” is available for purchase TODAY. The BReD cookbook is an homage to the Tattons' bakery and mission to inform and provide their community with cruelty-free food. Resources | |||
| 21 Nov 2023 | Episode 69: Nurturing Neurodivergence (Autism & ADHD) in Kids with Natalie Pelto | 00:51:27 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Natalie Pelto to chat about parenting kids with autism and ADHD. Natalie has many years of experience in the healthcare field, with lifestyle-based practices being a more recent endeavour. She was previously a Medical Radiation Technologist in diagnostic imaging specialising in CT, Trauma and bone mineral density for over 20 years, but following a personnel experience, which she shares with us later in the episode, has changed her career perspective and purpose. As part of this transition, she has become a self-declared life-long learner, completing multiple certifications in lifestyle medicine and nutrition including advanced child brain development with nutrition, and more. Natalie´s main area of interest focuses on working with children with severe autism and Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and their families. From her personal experiences and learnings, she works to support all members of families with children with autism and ADHD. Her mission and vision are to see our future generations change and shape the world from a space of health and well-being. In this episode we discuss:
Episode Resources: Scientific Articles: App: Books: Natalie Pelto´s Socials Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. | |||
| 05 Dec 2023 | Episode 70: Previving Breast Cancer with Dr. Simran Malhotra | 00:57:25 | |
Dr. Simran Malhotra is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, hospice and palliative care, and lifestyle medicine. She practices part time as an inpatient palliative care physician at Medstar Health. She completed her internal medicine residency at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center where she also served as chief resident in 2015. She completed her fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2016. | |||
| 19 Dec 2023 | Episode 71: See the Future of Sustainable Medical Imaging with Dr. Kate Hanneman | 00:37:27 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Kate Hanneman to chat about climate change and environmental sustainability in health care practices, particularly medical imaging/radiology, as well as improving health outcomes for patients using cardiac imaging. Kate Hanneman MD MPH, is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and a Clinician Scientist at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute. She is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed papers and leads an active research program focused on sustainability and improving health outcomes for patients using cardiac imaging. She is Co-Chair of the Canadian Association of Radiologists Sustainability Working Group and Deputy Lead for Sustainability and University Medical Imaging Toronto at the University of Toronto. She has followed a plant-based diet for over a decade. In this episode we discuss:
Episode Resources: Dr. Kate Hanneman's Socials: Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. | |||
| 02 Jan 2024 | Episode 72: Navigating the intersection of health, nutrition, and climate with Dr. Teela Johnson | 00:45:09 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by a Toronto-based hospitalist and emergency physician, Dr. Teela Johnson. Dr. Teela Johnson MSc, MD, CCFP-EM is a hospitalist and emergency room physician with a keen interest in the intersection of health, nutrition, and the climate-- and how they relate to equity issues. Through her work as a member of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment Agri-Food Working Group and as a Board Director of the climate policy think tank Canadians for Responsible Food Policy, she brings to bear the extensive scientific evidence on how a transition to a plant-based food system can prevent and treat chronic disease, and simultaneously curtail the most detrimental greenhouse gas emissions that are propelling the climate crisis, while also giving voice and restoration to groups systematically oppressed across these intersecting realms. In this episode we discuss:
Episode Resources: Canadians for Responsible Food Policy: https://responsiblefoodpolicy.ca/ Lancet Countdown: https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Lancet-Countdown-Policy-Brief-Canada_ENG.pdf Consultation on the future of competition policy in Canada: https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CompetitionActConsultation_CQDE_CAPE_EQT_ISED.pdf Recommendations from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment for Amendments to Bill C-12, the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act: https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CAPE-C-12-briefing-note-EN-final.pdf Paris Agreement on Climate Change: https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement
Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 | Episode 73: Dr. Amardeep Mangat on Replacing Sick Care with Health Care | 01:16:04 | |
Dr. Amardeep Singh Mangat was born in Tanzania and moved to California when he was 2-years-old. His parents are originally from Punjab India, but he grew up in San Francisco. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency with honours of ‘Resident of the Year’ and was selected Chief Resident at the UCSF-affiliated Alameda County Medical Center. He moved to Toronto in 2012 and has been working in the division of General Internal Medicine at North York General Hospital, which is the leading community academic hospital in all of Canada. Dr. Mangat serves as the GIM lead for the rapid referral Internal Medicine clinic and is also a lecturer at University of Toronto. In addition to all of that, Dr. Mangat is now the medical director of the Aroga Lifestyle medicine clinic in the GTA. Aroga is a trail-blazing clinic with an multi-disciplinary team that believes that most, if not all, cardiac and metabolic illnesses can be prevented and treated with intensive lifestyle modifications. Their team uses evidenced-based therapies to empower patients to experience true healing and wellness. | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 | Episode 74: Dr. Margaret Robinson on Navigating Indigenous Traditions and Veganism | 01:14:44 | |
Dr. Margaret Robinson (she/her) is a Mi’kmaw scholar and a member of Lennox Island First Nation. She works as an Associate Professor at Dalhousie University in Mi’kma’ki, where she holds the Tier II Canada Research Chair in Reconciliation, Gender, and Identity. Dr. Robinson is two-spirit, bisexual, and queer, and her research examines how culture and identity support wellbeing. In our conversation, we discuss on Dr. Robinson’s research into feminism and bisexuality, the work she did in developing a measure for microaggresions and microaffirmations experienced by bisexual women, racism experienced by Indigenous communities in the Canadian Health-Care system, navigating veganism as an Indigenous person, and ways to decolonize our food systems.
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| 09 Apr 2024 | Episode 75: The Mediterranean Diet with Jordi Salas-Salvadó, MD, PhD | 00:51:50 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Prof Jordi Salas-Salvadó to chat about the Mediterranean diet. Prof Jordi Salas-Salvadó is a medical doctor and a Distinguished Professor of Nutrition and research at Rovira i Virgili University, in Spain. He is the Director of the Food, Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group recognized by the Government of Catalonia; Principal Investigator of the CIBER Network Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERobn) of the Carlos III Health Institute; Director of the Catalan Nutrition Centre of the Institute of Catalan Studies; Chairman of the Professorship Tree Nut World Forum for Nutrition Research and Dissemination; member of the Group of Experts of the Public Health Agency of Catalonia. Prof Salas-Salvadó is an expert in clinical trials evaluating the effect of diets and dietary compounds on cardiometabolic health. He was a lead researcher of the PREDIMED study, a landmark trial evaluating the effect of the Mediterranean Diet on the primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. He is currently the Director and Chair of the Steering Committee of the PREDIMED-Plus trial. He has published >900 scientific articles (h-index 101; >30,000 citations; Clarivate Analytics “Highly Cited Researcher”) and has received multiple awards and recognitions. In addition to all the above, he has been a mentor to many researchers & health professionals, including the host of the podcast episode, and we are grateful to have him join the podcast and share his expertise as an honorary Canadian. Episode Resources: Prof. Jordi Salas-Salvadó’s Socials: Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Bonus: Check out University of Guelph's online Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate. Each 4-week course will guide you through essential plant-based topics including nutritional benefits, disease prevention, and environmental impacts. You can also customize your learning with unique courses such as Plant-Based Diets for Athletes and Implementing a Plant-Based Diet at Home. As the first university-level plant-based certificate in Canada, you’ll explore current research, learn from leading industry experts, and join a community of like-minded people. Use our exclusive discount code PBC2024 to save 10% on all Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate courses! uoguel.ph/pbn. Thank you for tuning in! | |||
| 23 Apr 2024 | Episode 76: Dr. Christine Gibson and the Modern Trauma Toolkit | 00:55:08 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast, we chat with Dr. Christine Gibson. She is a Family Medicine physician with academic expertise in medical education and holistic care, with twenty years of clinical experience. Through extensive additional specialty training, she has become a local and national leader in education and practice related to health inequity and trauma healing. Dr. Gibson's Resources | |||
| 21 May 2024 | Episode 78: Martial Arts and Medicine with Dr. Cass Warbeck | 00:57:17 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Cass Warbeck to chat about her experiences in the martial arts and medicine. Dr. Cass Warbeck is an avid martial arts athlete, having attained a black belt in Goju Ryu karate and black level in Kurama Yama kickboxing. After reading The China Study by T. Colin Campbell in 2013, she went plant-based and never looked back. A plant-based diet fueled her amateur Muay Thai fighting career and in March 2019 won the World Kickboxing Association (WKA) North American Bantamweight Muay Thai Title. Since then, she has also competed in Brazilian jiu jitsu. Cass has always loved inspiring and educating others to achieve better personal health through physical movement and nutrition. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Health and Fitness Physiology at the University of Calgary and worked as a personal trainer before completing medical school at the University of Alberta. She is currently a first year family medicine resident in Edmonton, Alberta with plans to pursue a fellowship in Sports and Exercise Medicine. Cass looks forward to utilizing the power of lifestyle medicine and plant-based nutrition in her future medical practice. Cass has been featured in the book, Legends of Change, and the magazine Canadian Vegan. She is also a long term volunteer for the organization Nutritionfacts.org and is the host of The Plant Fueled Podcast. In this episode we discuss:
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| 07 May 2024 | Episode 77: How Dr. Michael Klaper Moves Medicine Forward | 01:04:14 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Michael Klaper to chat about his experiences in plant-based practices and Moving Medicine Forward. Dr. Michael Klaper is an internationally-recognized clinician and teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet and health. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, United States and served a medical internship at Vancouver General Hospital in British Columbia, Canada. Dr. Klaper received post-graduate training in surgery, anesthesiology and orthopedics at the University of British Columbia Hospitals in Vancouver, and obstetrics at the University of California Hospital, San Francisco. After a fifty-year career as a primary care physician, Dr. Klaper’s full-time focus is the non-profit, Moving Medicine Forward, which provides education for medical students and physicians on the use of diet and lifestyle practices to prevent and, often, reverse chronic disease. In powerful, often “career-changing” lectures and discussion groups, Dr. Klaper presents effective, diet-based strategies to help resolve hypertension, obesity, type 2 diabetes and many inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. A member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Klaper currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Plantrician Project and for the "International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention." Dr. Klaper teaches that “health comes from healthy living” and he is dedicated to the healing and flourishing of all living beings on our planet.
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| 04 Jun 2024 | Episode 79: Eleanor Boyle on Rethinking Factory Farming to Stop Avian Flu | 00:44:43 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast, we sit down with Eleanor Boyle. She’s a Vancouver-based writer who focuses on food policy and sustainable diets. A long-time journalist and former college instructor, she has written many articles on ways to improve our food systems. She has two book – “High Steaks: Why and How to Eat Less Meat”, and “Mobilize Food: Wartime Inspiration for Environmental Victory Today”.
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| 18 Jun 2024 | Episode 80: What do Food Trucks, Yoga, & Pathology have in Common? Dr. Prashant Jani | 00:45:19 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Prashant Jani to chat about his experiences in surgical pathology to community initiatives, including a food truck. Dr. Prashant Jani is a Pathologist and Associate Professor at Northern Ontario School of Medicine in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. He completed his MBBS (1994) and MD (1997) from Pune University, India. He then came to Canada and completed a residency in Anatomic Pathology, and FRCPC, from the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (2001-2005). Dr. Jani is the inaugural Clinical Sciences Division Faculty Wellness Lead at Northern Ontario Cancer Research Centre, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. He has been practicing as a Pathologist and an Associate Professor of Pathology for the past 15 years and has been dedicated to promoting wellness for over 25 years. More specifically, he is a dedicated yoga instructor who has provided mental, physical and spiritual well-being in Thunder Bay for nearly two decades. Dr. Jani is the founder of the Superior Yoga Festival, Festival of India, Festival of Colours and Superior Veg Fest in Thunder Bay. He has launched a volunteer-run, low-cost vegetarian meal delivery service out of the Vedic Cultural Centre, and expanded this to include a food truck. Lastly, Dr. Jani has established NovaCare Health and Wellness Centre in Thunder Bay to rehabilitate patients with chronic diseases. In this episode we discuss:
Episode Resources: Dr. Prashant Jani’s Socials: Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Bonus Promotion Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | Episode 81: "Climate Change and Other Animals" with Dr. Richard Twine | 00:51:05 | |
Today’s episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast is Dr. Richard Twine. Dr. Twine is a Reader in Sociology and Co-Director of the Centre for Human-Animal Studies (CfHAS) at Edge Hill University, UK. His latest book is The Climate Crisis and Other Animals (Sydney University Press, 2024). He is also co-editor of The Rise of Critical Animal Studies – From the Margins to the Centre (Routledge, 2014), and author of Animals as Biotechnology – Ethics, Sustainability and Critical Animal Studies (Routledge, 2010). He has also published several articles on ecofeminism, vegan transition, the food system, and the animal-industrial complex.
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| 18 Jul 2024 | Episode 82: How To Go Plant Based for Beginners with Dr. Thomas Hedley | 00:59:47 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast, we talk to Dr. Thomas Hedley – a certified lifestyle medicine doctor who also practices as a GP oncologist at BC Cancer in Vancouver, Canada. His interest in lifestyle medicine started while working in a research lab that showed eating ground flaxseed, which comes from the flax plant, could lower blood pressure as much as medication. Since then, he shifted toward a plant-based eating pattern and personally experienced increased vitality as a result.
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| 30 Jul 2024 | Episode 83: The Cost of Climate Change with Dr. Neha Pathak | 00:58:01 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast, we talk to Dr. Neha Pathak. Dr. Pathak is board certified in both internal medicine and lifestyle medicine and works as Chief Physician Editor for Health and Lifestyle Medicine and host of WebMD’s Health Discovered podcast. She reports on topics related to lifestyle, climate change, and environmental impacts on health for WebMD and Medscape, and is a regular contributor to Yale Climate Connections. Health Discovered Podcast
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| 19 Jul 2024 | Episode 84: "Animal vs Plant-Based Meat: A Hearty Debate" with Dr. Matthew Nagra | 00:29:15 | |
Dr. Matthew Nagra joins the Plant-Based Podcast again to break down a new review he and his colleagues recently published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology on plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) and their impact on heart health. | |||
| 13 Aug 2024 | Episode 85: Scrumptious Recipes, Seasonal Eating, and Social Media with Laura Wright | 00:57:33 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Laura Wright to chat about scrumptious recipes, seasonal eating, and social media. Laura Wright is a plant-based chef, gardener, and blogger from the Niagara region of Southern Ontario. Her website, The First Mess, was awarded Best Special Diets Blog by SAVEUR Magazine. She is the author and photographer of "The First Mess Cookbook: Vibrant Plant-Based Recipes for Living Well Through The Seasons," which is available internationally through Penguin and Avery publishers. Laura focuses on seasonal flavour combinations and produce-heavy recipes that appeal to all types of eaters. Links: Laura Wright’s Socials:
Do you want to take your plant-based knowledge to the next level? Stay tuned for a special promo code! The online Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate through Open Learning and Educational Support at the University of Guelph has everything you need to know about implementing a sustainable plant-based diet. Each course is just four weeks long and will guide you through essential topics including nutritional benefits, disease prevention, and environmental impacts. You can also customize your learning with unique courses such as Plant-Based Diets for Athletes and Implementing a Plant-Based Diet at Home. As the first university-level plant-based certificate in Canada, you’ll explore current research, learn from leading industry experts, and join a community of like-minded people. Use our exclusive discount code PBC2024 to save 10% on all Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate courses! uoguel.ph/pbn. Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | Episode 86: The Healthy Voyager with Carolyn Scott-Hamilton | 00:39:30 | |
Carolyn Scott-Hamilton is a plant-based chef, cook-book author, and television personality who specializes in how to stay healthy while travelling abroad. Carolyn has travelled the world for her show – the Healthy Voyager -- and offered her services as a health and nutrition expert, recipe developer, writer, speaker, consultant, and media spokesperson. | |||
| 10 Sep 2024 | Episode 87: What does the science say about plant-based diets for dogs and cats and animal welfare, with Prof. Andrew Knight | 00:46:05 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Prof. Andrew Knight to talk about the science behind plant-based diets for our animal companions. Andrew Knight is a veterinary Professor of Animal Welfare affiliated with the Murdoch University School of Veterinary Medicine and Griffith University, both in Australia, and with the University of Winchester in the UK. An experienced small animal veterinarian, he’s also a UK, European, American and New Zealand Veterinary Specialist in animal welfare. In 2024 he received a PhD focused on vegan food for animal companions (including investigation on aspects health, behavioural and environmental implications). He has around 150 academic and 80 popular publications, and an extensive series of social media videos and several websites on vegan companion animal diets, climate change and the livestock sector, invasive animal research, educational animal use, humane clinical and surgical skills training, and other animal welfare issues. His studies on vegan food for out animal companions are regularly reported in news outlets globally. He often works with animal advocacy charities and is frequently interviewed by the media. To add to this, he has received over 20 awards and research grants for this work. Resources: Prof. Andrew Knights’ Socials: Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Bonus Content Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. | |||
| 24 Sep 2024 | Episode 88: Street Justice with Mike Parsram | 00:42:04 | |
In this episode of the PBC Podcast, we talk with Mike Parsram. He’s a Toronto-based vegan, straight-edge vocalist who performs in several hardcore and metalcore bands. He has a bachelor of science in animal biology from York University. When he’s not on stage performing with Street Justice, Rust, Laying Still, Heartless, or Wish You Death, he’s in the gym powerlifting. Hardcore punk and punk subcultures have a rich history of supporting animal rights, animal liberation, and veganism. The connection can been traced back to the 1980s and the punk movement’s collective consciousness around issues of discrimination and racism, capitalism and economic disparity, and the commodification of animals as food. Mike talks about his love for music, the intersectionality between veganism in hardcore and other socials issues, and how he uses his platform as a frontman to give a voice to the voiceless. Street Justice Bonus Promotion | |||
| 29 Oct 2024 | Episode 89: Into the Clear Blue Sky with Dr. Robert Jackson | 00:35:31 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast, we talk to Dr. Robert Jackson -- one of the world’s leading climate scientists. Dr. Jackson is Douglas Provostial Professor, Chair of the Earth System Science Department, and Senior Fellow in the Woods Institute for the Environment and Precourt Institute for Energy at Stanford. He and his lab study how people affect the Earth, and look for ways to reduce our environmental footprint and improve health and well-being. Dr. Jackson is a Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Geophysical Union, and the Ecological Society of America. He currently chairs the Global Carbon Project, an international group of hundreds of scientists who track greenhouse gas emissions and communicate science to the public and policymakers. | |||
| 26 Nov 2024 | Episode 91: 'What's for Dinner?' - Overcoming Decision Fatigue with Brigitte Gemme's Vegan Family Kitchen | 00:49:46 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Brigitte Gemme to chat about her initiative Vegan Family Kitchen as well as plant-based practices and dementia. Brigitte is passionate about helping more people eat plants, empowering others to take charge of their health and live in alignment with their values. On her website VeganFamilyKitchen.com, she offers a meal planning service and teaches regular workshops about all aspects of healthy vegan cooking and nutrition. Brigitte previously worked in research management in the fields of education, sociology, and clean energy. She completed a Ph.D. in Educational Studies at the University of British Columbia and certificates in Plant-Based Nutrition from the universities of Winchester and Guelph. She lives in Vancouver (Canada) with her husband and two children. Resources: Book: Flow in the Kitchen: Practices for Healthy Stress-Free Vegan Cooking (link to Amazon.ca but can be ordered from any bookstore)
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| 12 Nov 2024 | Episode 90: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan with Matthew C. Halteman | 01:29:05 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Doctor Matthew C. Halteman. Dr. Halteman is a professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics in the UK. He is the author of 'Compassionate Eating as Care of Creation', and co-editor of 'Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments about the Ethics of Eating'. His latest book, 'Hungry Beautiful Animals: the Joyful Case for Going Vegan', is a heartfelt, humane, and humorous exploration of how going vegan can bring abundance into our lives. Dr. Halteman's website Bonus Promotion | |||
| 10 Dec 2024 | Episode 92: Field to Table: Jacquie Moore’s Journey in Plant-Based Cuisine | 00:37:07 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Jacquie Moore, the visionary behind Café Alexandra in Aurora and Happy Body Meals. Jacquie Moore was the visionary behind Café Alexandra in Aurora, providing a dining experience centered on quick, healthy meals. Currently, she is expanding her culinary journey with Happy Body Meals, a specialized meal prep service dedicated to plant-based cuisine. Her lifelong passion for health and fitness is deeply intertwined with her heritage, coming from a family of farmers Jacquie shared that this cultivated in her a profound love for pure, field-to-table plant-based foods. Jacquie Moore’s Socials: Email: happybodymealpreps@gmail.com Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Instagram (@plantbasedcanadaorg) Facebook (Plant-Based Canada, https://m.facebook.com/plantbasedcanadaorg/) Website (https://www.plantbasedcanada.org/) X / Twitter @PBC_org Bonus Content from University of Guelph Do you want to take your plant-based knowledge to the next level? Stay tuned for a special promo code! The online Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate through Open Learning and Educational Support at the University of Guelph has everything you need to know about implementing a sustainable plant-based diet. Each course is just four weeks long and will guide you through essential topics including nutritional benefits, disease prevention, and environmental impacts. You can also customize your learning with unique courses such as Plant-Based Diets for Athletes and Implementing a Plant-Based Diet at Home. As the first university-level plant-based certificate in Canada, you’ll explore current research, learn from leading industry experts, and join a community of like-minded people. Use our exclusive discount code PBC2024 to save 10% on all Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate courses! www.uoguel.ph/pbn. Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. | |||
| 21 Jan 2025 | Episode 93: Women's Health Insights for all Genders with Dr. Nitu Bajekal | 00:57:58 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Nitu Bajekal, MD, to discuss women’s health—a health topic with insights that everyone can benefit from, regardless of gender. Dr. Bajekal is a Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in London with nearly 40 years of experience in women’s health. Specializing in Lifestyle Medicine, Menopause, PCOS, Endometriosis, and complex gynaecological issues, she is also a skilled laparoscopic and robotic surgeon. A Fellow of the Royal College and recipient of the Indian President’s Gold Medal, Dr. Bajekal is one of the UK’s first board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physicians. She has contributed to the UK’s first plant-based nutrition course at Winchester University and co-authored the chapter on women’s health for Plant Based Nutrition in Clinical Practice (2022). Dr. Bajekal has lectured globally and spoken at events such as Holistic Holiday at Sea. Passionate about educating women, she runs a voluntary service to promote healthier lifestyle choices among schoolgirls and women. Dr. Bajekal is the co-author of Living PCOS Free (2022) and Finding Me in Menopause (2024), offering practical, lifestyle-based approaches to managing PCOS and menopause. For more information, visit www.nitubajekal.com and follow her on Instagram and TikTok (@drnitubajekal). Resources Dr. Nitu Bajekal’s Socials Plant-Based Canada’s Socials
Check out University of Guelph's online Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate. Each 4-week course will guide you through essential plant-based topics including nutritional benefits, disease prevention, and environmental impacts. You can also customize your learning with unique courses such as Plant-Based Diets for Athletes and Implementing a Plant-Based Diet at Home. As the first university-level plant-based certificate in Canada, you’ll explore current research, learn from leading industry experts, and join a community of like-minded people. Use our exclusive discount code PBC2024 to save 10% on all Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate courses. uoguel.ph/pbn. Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. | |||
| 04 Feb 2025 | Episode 94: From Cancer Survivor to Wellness Advocate: A Patient’s Perspective from Dana Gudelis | 00:46:48 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Dana Gudelis to chat about her cancer experience, and how it led to a transformative career change. Dana Gudelis is the founder of GÜDEhealth, a wellness platform focused on lifestyle medicine to help individuals achieve optimal health. Her passion for community wellness began in the 1970s at the University of British Columbia, where she studied Recreation. After a career in marketing, Dana's life took a transformative turn in the 1990s when she was diagnosed with a rare cancer, sparking her interest in food as medicine and healthier living. A five-time cancer survivor, Dana has battled leiomyosarcoma and undergone treatments including a clinical trial for hepatitis C. Her personal health journey, coupled with a family history of cancer, solidified her belief in lifestyle medicine. She has also supported loved ones through serious health challenges, including her granddaughter’s recovery from adrenal cortisol carcinoma. Dedicated to lifelong learning, Dana holds certifications in Nutritional Planning from Harvard, Whole Food Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell, Life Coaching from the Adler Institute, and is a Positive Intelligence® Certified Coach. Through GÜDEhealth, she empowers individuals to adopt habits that support both physical and mental well-being, focusing on the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and mental fitness. Dana’s mission is to guide others towards vibrant, fulfilling lives. Resources Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: Cancer Dana Gudelis’ Socials Plant-Based Canada’s Socials X / Twitter @PBC_org Bonus Content from University of Guelph Do you want to take your plant-based knowledge to the next level? Stay tuned for a special promo code! The online Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate through Open Learning and Educational Support at the University of Guelph has everything you need to know about implementing a sustainable plant-based diet. Each course is just four weeks long and will guide you through essential topics including nutritional benefits, disease prevention, and environmental impacts. You can also customize your learning with unique courses such as Plant-Based Diets for Athletes and Implementing a Plant-Based Diet at Home. As the first university-level plant-based certificate in Canada, you’ll explore current research, learn from leading industry experts, and join a community of like-minded people. Use our exclusive discount code PBC2025 to save 10% on all Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate courses! www.uoguel.ph/pbn. Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD. | |||
| 18 Feb 2025 | Episode 95: Translating nutrition research into action for cardiovascular health with Dr. Meaghan Kavanagh | 00:56:01 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Meaghan Kavanagh to chat about diet-disease relationships and translating nutrition knowledge into action for cardiovascular health. Meaghan is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto and the Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Centre at St. Michael’s Hospital, mentored by Dr. John Sievenpiper. Her research explores diet-chronic disease relationships through clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and epidemiology. Recipient of the CIHR-MSFSS award, she visited the CDC in Atlanta as a Guest Researcher to investigate the Portfolio Diet's cardiovascular benefits in the NHANES program. Meaghan is dedicated to translating her research into practical tools, including the PortfolioDiet.app, developed for cardiovascular disease prevention. Before her Ph.D., Meaghan was a project manager at the University of Toronto (2016-2020), researching dietary patterns and disease prevention with Dr. David Jenkins, and Clinical Coordinator for the STOP Sugars NOW Trial at St. Michael’s Hospital (2019-2020) with Dr. John Sievenpiper. She completed her M.Sc. at the University of Guelph with Drs. Lindsay Robinson and Amanda Wright and her B.Sc. thesis with Dr. Alison Duncan. In 2025, Meaghan will continue as a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow with Dr. Frank Hu at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Resources: Global Burden of Disease and Risk Factors, Lancet 2024 BMJ Open - newspaper reliable reporting Representation of statins in the British newsprint media Dr. Meaghan Kavanagh’s Socials: Plant-Based Canada’s Socials: Instagram (@plantbasedcanadaorg) Facebook (Plant-Based Canada, https://m.facebook.com/plantbasedcanadaorg/) Website (https://www.plantbasedcanada.org/) X / Twitter @PBC_org Bonus Content from University of Guelph Do you want to take your plant-based knowledge to the next level? Stay tuned for a special promo code! The online Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate through Open Learning and Educational Support at the University of Guelph has everything you need to know about implementing a sustainable plant-based diet. Each course is just four weeks long and will guide you through essential topics including nutritional benefits, disease prevention, and environmental impacts. You can also customize your learning with unique courses such as Plant-Based Diets for Athletes and Implementing a Plant-Based Diet at Home. As the first university-level plant-based certificate in Canada, you’ll explore current | |||
| 04 Mar 2025 | Episode 96: How Large-Scale Poultry Farming is Fuelling Avian Flu with Eleanor Boyle | 00:54:33 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast, we sit down with Eleanor Boyle. She’s a long-time journalist and former college instructor, who has written many articles on ways to improve our diets and food systems. You can find her blog at eleanorboyle.com. Eleanor has written two books: 'High Steaks: Why and How to Eat Less Meat' and 'Mobilize Food: Wartime Inspiration for Environmental Victory Today'. Resources Articles by Eleanor on avian flu: “To Address Bird Flu, Reform Chicken Farming” “We need a rethink of Big Poultry to stop avian flu” “Avian Flu: Way More Than An Industry Problem”
CFIA updates on avian flu (province-by-province) Details on how poultry production is subsidized by Canadian taxpayers Mercy for Animals report on Canadian chicken production World Animal Protection Canada reports on animal agriculture: Part II: Policies to Promote PlantBased Food Production and Consumption in Canada Summary of global human cases of avian flu (1997-2025) “This is how much longer you could live if you eat less meat, more plants” Previous PBC Podcast interview with Eleanor Bonus Promotion | |||
| 01 Apr 2025 | Episode 97: Curiosity, Transformation, and Tea: A Conversation with Michelle Pierce Hamilton | 01:04:57 | |
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Michelle Pierce Hamilton to chat about her experiences and explore how she keeps her curiosity thriving. Michelle is a Project Management Professional, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Canadian Tea Sommelier, yoga teacher, and podcaster. She holds a certification in plant-based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies through Cornell University and is committed to staying current with the latest research on nutrition, diet, disease prevention, and longevity. With 21+ years of experience supporting complex change management in the private sector, Michelle transitioned to healthcare, where she has spent the last 15 years contributing to a wide range of clinical projects. As a teacher and facilitator, she has served as a faculty instructor at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, teaching both Project Management for the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business and the Tea Sommelier Certification. Additionally, Michelle taught at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition for seven years. Michelle’s core philosophy is centered on a whole food, plant-based lifestyle and a holistic approach to human health. This belief underpins everything she does, from supporting her own family’s healthy lifestyle to providing nutrition coaching for clients, or even supporting her project team members and stakeholders. As an entrepreneur for over a decade, Michelle founded and operated an ethically sourced, high-quality loose leaf tea business and boutique tea room in London, Ontario. There, she implemented a whole food, plant-based menu and hosted experience-based events and classes focused on “consciously delicious” food and drink—showing that healthy living can be both decadent and flavourful. In her current role as Primary Care Transformation Lead for the Middlesex London Primary Care Network, Michelle continues to make an impact in healthcare. She also co-hosts and co-produces the Nutrition for Noobs podcast with her best friend Kevin. The podcast breaks down basic nutrition topics in an engaging, light-hearted, and no-nonsense format for everyone. Michelle’s Socials Plant-Based Canada’s Socials X / Twitter @PBC_org Bonus Promotion Please note that the views and opinions expressed by the guest on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast host or the podcast team. The content shared is for experiential sharing Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. | |||
| 13 Feb 2021 | Episode 1: In Conversation with the Co-founders of Plant-Based Canada | 00:27:49 | |
In this inaugural episode of the Plant-Based Canada podcast, the co-founders of Plant-Based Canada, Dr. Zahra Kassam and Michelle Fedele RD talk about their personal journeys, why they co-founded Plant-Based Canada, and what they hope to achieve. | |||
| 16 Mar 2021 | Episode 3: Dr. Tushar Mehta on the Global Impact of Animal Agriculture | 01:29:34 | |
We sit down with Dr. Tushar Mehta to talk about the global impact of animal agriculture. Dr. Mehta is an ER physician working in Brampton and Georgetown, Ontario, and has practiced family and addictions medicine in the past. Over the years he has worked with Project Canoe - a Toronto-based organization serving youth. He's also conducted medical outreach with village schools in India, and works with health education Project Haiti.
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| 02 Mar 2021 | Episode 2: Dr. Matthew Nagra on Nutrition Myths and Misinformation | 00:54:32 | |
Dr. Matthew Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor devoted to bringing the most up-to-date evidence-based nutrition information to his patients at his clinic in Vancouver. In 2018 he graduated from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine after completing his bachelor’s of Science in Microbiology at the University of Victoria. How he incorporates evidence-based medicine into his practice. Socials: | |||
| 30 Mar 2021 | Episode 4: Matt Noble and the Toronto Vegetarian Food Bank | 00:56:35 | |
In this episode we talk to Matt Noble, the founder of Toronto Vegetarian Food Bank, a volunteer-powered charity that has served over 250,000 meals worth of whole-food plant-based groceries to people struggling with poverty and food insecurity. Matt also shares some news about exciting initiatives, he and his team are working on, such as veganic agriculture and education. Toronto Vegetarian Food Bank will be breaking ground on a new project – The Veg Food Bank Farm – in partnership with Piebird Farm Sanctuary in the Summer of 2021. | |||
| 13 Apr 2021 | Episode 5: In Conversation with Dr. Julie Chan | 00:44:44 | |
In this episode we talk to Dr. Julie Chan, a plant-based Naturopathic Doctor, Registered Acupuncturist, and Founder of Liberty Wellness Clinic in Markham, Ontario. | |||
| 27 Apr 2021 | Episode 6: Dr. Nanci Guest on A Plant-Based Diet for Athletic Performance | 01:06:18 | |
In this podcast episode from @Plant-Based Canada we chat with Dr. Nanci Guest, PhD, RD who is a sport focused registered dietitian, personal trainer and a strength and conditioning coach, who completed her doctorate in nutrigenomics and athletic performance and has been working in private practice for over two decades. She has been a global consultant to professional and amateur athletes and teams, including serving as the head dietitian at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Toronto 2015 PanAm games and prepared several athletes for the last four London, Sochi, Rio and PyeongChang Olympics! In this episode we learn about what a plant-based diet looks like for the elite and everyday athlete, including Dr. Guest´s recommendations for high-athletic performance.
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| 12 May 2021 | Episode 7: Adriana Wild on Training as an Ultra-Athlete on a Plant-Based Diet | 00:26:22 | |
Adriana Wild is a Vice Principal with the Calgary Catholic School District, who's also a plant-based marathon runner and ultra-athlete in her spare time. She loves sharing her passion for running with her colleagues and students, and has led various Girls Run For It programs and run clubs at schools. Her running accomplishments include winning the 2018 Calgary Marathon 50K, becoming the 2018 ACU National 50K Female Champion, and winning the 2018 Banff Marathon — setting a new women’s course record that year. In 2018, she was also a member of the #TSPYYC Speed Project Team and, along with her team, ran from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in just over 39 hours. Not to mention she holds two Guinness Book of World Records!
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| 01 Jun 2021 | Episode 8: Debbie Fong, MBA, RD on Fighting Lifestyle Disease with a Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet | 01:05:26 | |
Debbie Fong, MBA, RD is a clinically-trained registered dietitian who’s passionate about making sustainable and healthy food choices. She promotes whole foods plant-based diets to help her clients lose weight for the long-term without counting calories, as well as to help prevent or manage various lifestyle diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. In this episode we discuss:
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| 16 Jun 2021 | Episode 9: Dr. David Jenkins on The Portfolio Diet and a Glimpse Behind the Scenes of Nutrition Research | 00:33:21 | |
Dr. David J.A. Jenkins is an University Professor, and Canada Research Chair, in the Departments of Nutritional Sciences and Medicine, at the University of Toronto and Medicine, and the Director of the Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Center, and a Scientist in the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, with Unity Health Toronto. Dr. Jenkins has been a mentor to many researchers and health professionals, including myself (the host of this episode) and other members of the Plant-Based Canada team. | |||
| 29 Jun 2021 | Episode 10: Luckie Sigouin on Staying Healthy for the Long-Term on a Plant-Based Diet | 00:30:06 | |
Check out our latest podcast with fitness coach, and vegan athlete Luckie Sigouin (@luckiesigouin). Luckie combines his experience and background to help guide the Fit Vegan Community, which helps people lose weight and build lean muscles on a plant-based diet. By focusing on mindset and education, Luckie helps his clients make sustainable changes that lead to successful results for the long-term. In this episode we discuss:
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| 13 Jul 2021 | Episode 11: Paulina Araujo, RD on Energy Density vs. Nutrient Density and Weight Loss | 00:40:48 | |
Paulina Araujo is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga, Ontario. She counsels clients with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Paulina has a passion for helping people improve their health through better nutrition and other lifestyle therapies… and uses a variety of dietary and behavioural approaches with her clients. She is a strong believer in the power of plants and plant based nutrition to improve overall health and diabetes management.
The role diet plays in diabetes. Energy density vs. nutrient density. The role of energy density and weight loss. Helping clients improve their health through sustainable changes. Fear of carbohydrates in the dieting world. Common sense tips for weight loss. Linkedin Barbara Rolls review paper on Energy Density Kevin Hall’s plant-based vs ketogenic study Neal Barnard’s Mediterranean vs low-fat vegan diet study David Jenkin’s portfolio diet study Jeff Novick’s talk on calorie density | |||
| 27 Jul 2021 | Episode 12: Valerie Trew on Whole-food, Plant-based Nutrition for Children | 00:54:02 | |
In this episode we talk with Valerie Trew, the Director at the University of Guelph Child Care and Learning Centre in Guelph, Ontario. Valerie is a Registered Early Childhood Educator with a Master of Arts in Leadership. She also teaches in the Bachelor of Applied Science program at the University of Guelph and Guelph-Humbe applying a lens of social and environmental justice to studies in policy, administration, and leadership. Valerie views teaching from early learning to post-secondary as a political act and does so with a view to provoke radical social transformation towards a post-colonial world. She has spent 20 years working in children’s services through postsecondary education, regional government, early intervention, and early learning and child care. In this episode we discuss: Whole-food, Plant-based nutrition for children Valerie’s path to implementing a plant-based menu at the Guelph Child Care and Learning Centre The importance of teaching children where our food comes from Putting Indigenous outlooks in perspective How coloniality and our food systems intersect Child Care Food Sustainability Report Family-focused, plant-based recipes and cookbooks Plant-based Pediatrician resources Positive mealtime for child and parent Veganism and Indigenous perspectives Veganism and Mi’Kmaw teachings Margaret Robinson - Indigenous veganism: YouTube lecture, Article The Honorable Harvest - Robin Kimmerer | |||
| 10 Aug 2021 | Episode 13: Dr. Chana Davis on the Science Behind Plant-Based Diets and Protein | 00:44:54 | |
In this episode we talk to Dr. Chana Davis, a scientist and science advocate who loves helping people make healthy choices. She founded Fueled by Science in 2018 to fight health misinformation, share digestible science resources, and teach others how to think like a scientist. Dr. Davis covers a wide range of topics, from food, to sustainability, toxins, public health, disease prevention, COVID-19, and vaccines. Dr. Davis is also passionate about helping others get more plants on their plate. She debunks common myths around plant-based diets, highlights exciting new plant-based alternatives, and even shares some of her family’s favourite recipes. In this episode we discuss: Articles: What are Proteins and What do They do? From Bite to Bicep: How Proteins are Made Busting the Myth of Incomplete Plant Proteins Setting the Record Straight on Soy and Health Dear Pandemic: Engaging with Conspiracy Theorists
Studies: SWAP Meat Study (Crimarco et al, 2020) Plant-Based Diet vs Omnivorous for Strength Training (Hevia-Larrain et al, 2021) Protein Amount vs Source for Strength Training (Morton et al, 2018) Soy vs Animal Protein for Strength Training (Messina et al, 2015) Development of High-Lysine Rice (Liu et al, 2016) Protein Powders and Toxicity (Bandara et al, 2020) | |||
| 24 Aug 2021 | Episode 14: Dietitian Didem Varol on Cross-cultural Plant-Based Practice | 00:49:23 | |
Ever wonder about plant-based practices in different countries? In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we speak with Didem Varol. Didem has experience with Plant-Based Practice in both Canada and Turkey. She completed her dietetic training at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and is a Registered Dietitian and, as such, is registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. After spending almost 10 years working at Toronto Public Health, as a Public Health Dietitian in the field of chronic disease prevention, she moved to Istanbul, Turkey and currently runs her own private practice (@plantgevity). She has completed a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies & eCornell. She is also a “Food For Life” Instructor, which is an evidence-based nutrition and cooking program developed by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. In this episode we discuss: *dietetic practice in Canada & Turkey *plant-based counseling *food culture *culture shocks *vegan communities in Canada & Turkey *plant-based misconceptions *take home message Please note, in the beginning of this episode there is some background noise that unfortunately could not be removed. This background noise does not persist throughout the episode. We hope that you enjoy the discussion with Didem. | |||
| 21 Sep 2021 | Episode 16: Emma Levez Larocque on Empowering Communities with a Plant-Based Diet | 00:32:00 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcasat, we talk with Emma Levez Larocque. Emma is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, a Certified Plant-Based Chef, and a Food For Life instructor with the Physicians’ Committee for Responsible Medicine. She specializes in working with people who are interested in a plant-based diet as a means to improve their health, lessen their impact on the environment, and reduce the suffering of animals. She runs Plant-Based RHN where she meets people wherever they are on their health journey and finds common ground to build from. In this episode we discuss: Emma’s path to a plant-based diet and what it means to be a Registered Holistic Nutritionist How Emma works with communities through Plant-Based RHN Working as a Food for Life instructions with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Debunking common health and nutrition misinformation as a holistic nutritionist Tips on sticking with a whole foods plant-based diet for the long-term How the pandemic has impacted Emma’s community outreach work Twitter | |||
| 07 Sep 2021 | Episode 15: Dr. Jennifer Purdy on being a "Green" Leader (Lifestyle Medicine from Military to Community) | 00:47:43 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we speak with Dr. Jennifer Purdy. Dr. Purdy is a medical doctor practicing evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine in Ottawa, Ontario. Additionally, she is a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, having served over 23 years. She attended the Royal Military College of Canada for her undergraduate studies, and the University of Ottawa for her medical degree and family medicine residency. She is also a diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. Furthermore, Dr. Purdy has been involved with the Green Party of Canada in the Kanata-Carleton riding and she is the Health Critic in the Green Shadow Cabinet. In this episode hear about...
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| 05 Oct 2021 | Episode 17: Amy Symington sharing Chef Secrets for being Plant-Based in the Kitchen | 00:54:45 | |
Looking for new plant-based recipes to try? In this episode we discuss: *plant-based from a culinary perspective *Cancer Nutrition Guide & Nutrition Programming at Gilda's Club *The Long-Table Cookbook: Plant-Based Recipes for Optimal Health *plant-based recipe development #plantbased #health #diet #lifestylemedicine #nutritionforcancer #plantbasedcookbook #plantbasedrecipes #plantbasedchefs #GeorgeBrownCollege #GBCChefSchool #evidencedbasedplantbased #evidencebasedhealth #preventativemedicine #vegan #vegetarian #plantbasedlifestyle #podcast #dietetics Amy Symington´s Website Plant-Based Canada´s Socials
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| 19 Oct 2021 | Episode 18: Lauren McNeill, RN, MPH on Making Sustainable Choices on a Plant-Based Diet | 00:48:57 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we talk with Canadian Registered Dietician Lauren McNeill. Lauren has a Masters of Public Health in Nutrition and Dietetics and specializes in plant-based nutrition and women’s health. She graduated from the University of Guelph, and completed her dietetic internship with the Nova Scotia Health Authority where she gained experience in acute-care, nutrition education, public health, diabetes, and much more. Lauren runs her own private practice, Tasting to Thrive, where she offers both one-on-one virtual nutrition counselling sessions anywhere in Canada…. and her online program, Thriving on Plant-Based Fundamentals. Her goal is helping people from all walks of life succeed on a healthy, whole foods diet -- whether they’re vegan, vegetarian, or simply want to incorporate more plant-based foods onto their plate. She also has a dedicated social media following where she shares healthy and affordable recipes, busts nutrition myths, and provides evidence-based nutrition information.
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| 02 Nov 2021 | Episode 19: Dr. Linda Plowright on Minding our Minds, Mental Health and a Plant-Based Lifestyle | 01:01:01 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast (@plantbasedcanadaorg) we speak with Dr. Linda Plowright about mental health and a plant-based lifestyle. *impact of a plant-based lifestyle on mental health *mental health in Canada *nutrition and mental health *the microbiome *take home message Resources Canadian Mental Health Support Provincial and Territorial Helplines and Websites | |||
| 16 Nov 2021 | Episode 20: Dr. Kathleen Kevany on How Our Food Systems Impact Our Environment | 00:57:21 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we talk with Dr. Kathleen Kevany -- Associate Professor and Director of Rural Research Collaboration with Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture. Dr. Kevany is a certified counsellor, psychotherapist and offers free webinars on living with greater health, happiness and mindfulness through her virtual office of Eating a vibrant life. She applies her knowledge of social psychology and decades of experience in business, government and community development to fostering conscious consumption and compassionate leadership for the highest quality of life. In this episode we discuss: Dr. Kevany's path to studying human relations & environmental sustainability. How our food choices impact the environment both directly and indirectly. Environmental racism and issues of animal welfare with our current food systems. The role regenerative agriculture can play in the fight against climate change. How a plant-based diet can help lower carbon emissions and elevate well-being. Dr. Kevany's book Plant-Based Diets for Succulence & Sustainability, & strategies for achieving sustainable food systems. Studies/Articles: | |||
| 30 Nov 2021 | Episode 21: Dr. Pamela Fergusson on How to Go Vegan for Beginners | 00:42:39 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we talk with Dr. Pamela Fergusson -- Registered Dietitian with a PhD in nutrition, and more than 15 years of experience with changing lives through better nutrition. She earned her PhD at the University of Liverpool and her Master’s in International Health at Sweden’s Uppsala University. Dr. Fergusson currently has a private practice in British Columbia where she works with clients who want to transition to a more plant-based lifestyle. She is the busy mom of four children, and also a marathon and half-marathon runner and speed-walker. She believes in the power of plants to promote mental and physical health.
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| 14 Dec 2021 | Episode 22: Dr. Silvia Odorcic on Eye Health and Empowerment | 00:47:15 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we speak with Dr. Silvia Odorcic about eye health and empowerment in a plant-based lifestyle. Dr. Silvia Odorcic is a Toronto-based double board certified MD, certified in Lifestyle Medicine & Ophthalmology. She is also an author & speaker whose soul mission is to revolutionize the current healthcare paradigm through plant-based nutrition & healthy lifestyle habits. Dr. Silvia transitioned to a plant-based lifestyle 4 years ago after feeling burned out and it completely changed her life trajectory! She is a conscious leader who believes that health is our ultimate portal into spirituality & self-fulfillment. In this episode we discuss: #plantbased #health #diet #lifestylemedicine Dr. Silvia Odorcic's Socials Plant-Based Canada´s Socials | |||
| 28 Dec 2021 | Episode 23: Jessica Scott-Reid on How to Protect Animals from a Systemic Approach | 00:40:15 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we talk with Jessica Scott-Reid. She is an award-winning freelance writer and animal advocate covering animal rights and welfare, plant-based food topics, the environment and vegan culture for the Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, Sentient Media, Planet Friendly News and others. She is also a co-host of Canada's animal law podcast, Paw & Order. · Jessica's path to journalism and covering animal welfare topics. · Her focus on the legal side of things and how to protect animals from a systemic approach. · The work she's done highlighting laws and policies that are detrimental to animals in Canada. · The thousands of animals affected by the recent flooding in regions of British Columbia. · Jessica's advocate work with the Animal Justice Academy. · The outcome of the COP26 Climate Change Conference. · The most exciting future plant-based/vegan trends Jessica is following.
Studies/Articles: Animal Justice Files Legal Challenge to Ontario "Ag Gag" Law Ontario’s ag-gag law hides animal cruelty and must be overturned Drowned animals in B.C. are a further facet of a flawed farming system Socials: Animal Justice Academy | |||
| 11 Jan 2022 | Episode 24: Drs. Arjun & Shobha Rayapudi and the Gift of Health | 00:53:33 | |
Drs. Arjun and Shobha Rayapudi joined the Plant-Based Canada Podcast (@plantbasedcanadaorg) to share their plant-based medical insights for this episode. They are co-founders of Gift of Health, a nonprofit organization based in Newfoundland, Canada, dedicated to revolutionizing lives through lifestyle medicine. Through in-person and online workshops, they have helped hundreds of people prevent and reverse chronic diseases, end the frustrating dieting cycle, lose weight and get off medications. Both Drs. Arjun and Shobha Rayapudi obtained their medical degrees from Rangaraya Medical College and are certified by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and hold Plant Based Nutrition Certificates from Cornell University. Dr. Arjun Rayapudi is also certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He did his surgical residency training at University of Florida and University of Illinois. He is working as a General Surgeon at Burin Peninsula Health Care Center. Dr. Shobha Rayapudi is a physician, epidemiologist and researcher. In addition to her medical training, she holds a Master of Science degree in Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Rayapudi says she loves helping people discover the power that they have within themselves, in their own kitchen to revolutionize their health completely. Through the Gift of Health their mission is to raise awareness about the connection between food/lifestyle choices and health. Help you reach your highest health. Create and Foster healthy environment for our children. Decrease unnecessary suffering on our planet. In this episode we discuss: #plantbased #health #diet #lifestylemedicine Drs. Arjun & Shobha Rayapudi´s Socials Plant-Based Canada´s Socials
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| 25 Jan 2022 | Episode 25: Jo-Anne McArthur on the Fight for Animals Through Photojournalism | 00:34:07 | |
In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada podcast we interview Canadian photojournalist, animal rights activist, and author Jo-Anne McArthur. She is known for the We Animals project, a photography project documenting human relationships with animals. Through the We Animals Archive, she provides photographs and other media for those working to help animals. Her first book, We Animals, was published in 2013; her second, Captive, was published in 2017; and a third, Hidden, which featured a foreword by Joaquin Phoenix, was published in 2020. McArthur has won several awards for her work, including the 2018 Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice award for a photo of a lowland gorilla rescued from poachers… And more recently 3 of her photos made the top 10 in the Earth Project’s COP26 photography competition. She has been working as a photojournalist for decades… and sometimes navigates extremely dangerous environments – from bushfires in Australia to factory farm operations in Turkey and Italy – to help shine a light on the plight of a wide-range of animals, as well as the downstream effects our treatment of animals has on out environment.
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| 08 Feb 2022 | Episode 26: Zehra Abbas on How to Inspire Empathy and Advance Social Justice | 00:51:49 | |
What is holistic empathy? Do you know how the arts can bring awareness to social justice issues? Hear from Zehra Abbas in the latest Plant-Based Canada Podcast episode to find out and more! Zehra has had a keen interest in exploring how to make the world a kinder place ever since her time volunteering for organizations like War Against Rape and The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture in her youth. Zehra is the Executive Director of Umano.org, a US-based organization supporting initiatives worldwide that foster holistic empathy for humans, animals, and the environment. Zehra is also the founder and volunteer President of Youth Troopers for Global Awareness and its social enterprise, Studio.89, a non-profit community hub and fair trade vegan cafe providing a free space for events, workshops, and resources with a specific focus on social justice activism and youth leadership development. Studio.89 also aims to benefit humans, animals, and the environment. Zehra has extensive experience in operating and developing non-profit initiatives, building organizational capacity, and establishing social enterprises. While travelling, Zehra enjoys narrow cobblestone streets, ancient architecture, cuddling street animals, and volunteering with various charity organizations to advance her knowledge about community care from a holistic lens. In this episode we discuss: #plantbased #health #socialjustice #socialjusticeactivism Zehra Abbas´ Socials Plant-Based Canada´s Socials
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