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Plant-Based Diet

Plant-Based Diet

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Looking for plant-based recipes, more energy and better gut health? Whether you’re a total beginner to plant-based eating, or curious about a Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) lifestyle, this podcast is your guide. From the ‘why’ to the ‘how’, this series brings you interviews with healthcare professionals, industry executives and people with an interesting story to tell about their plant-based journey.

Published the second Friday of the month.

New to the show? Follow now and start with one of our most downloaded episodes, Episode 1 which explains what plant-based eating is all about and how to start, then move to Episode 44 to hear about plant-based weight loss and then to episode 49 to find out whether you need to eat meat to build muscle.Copyright Alternative Food Network Art Cooking Food & Wine Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Best Oils for Cooking, Baking & Dressings

    Best Oils for Cooking, Baking & Dressings
    May 28 2026
    Confused by the cooking oil aisle? You aren't alone. From the smoke point of your sauté pan to the hidden impact on your inflammation, not all fats are created equal. In this episode of the Plant-Based Diet podcast, learn how to make healthier oil choices for your daily cooking and baking needs, and exactly which processed oils you should consider ditching for wellness.

    What you’ll learn in this episode:

    · What is Functional Medicine? [3:45]
    · Cooking Oils to Avoid [5:25]
    · Which Oil is Best for Cooking? [7:00]
    · Smoke Points of Oils and Why They Matter [8:40]
    · Best Oils for Dressings [9:45]
    · Best Oils for Baking [12:20]
    · Cooking as a Creative Outlet [13:45]

    Guest link: www.dralicianewsome.com

    Referenced in the episode:
    · Healthy Cooking Smoke Point Guide
    · Balancing Female Hormones in Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. Kumar, Plant-Based Diet, Episode 58

    CREDITS:
    Executive Producer and Host: Esther Garfin
    Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

    ©2026 Alternative Food Network Inc.

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    Keywords: Plant-Based Diet, Healthy Recipes, Weight Loss, Meatless Monday, WFPB, Heart Health, Vegan, Protein, Plant-based on a budget, Meal Prep, Veganuary, Hormone Balance, Plant Based, Grow Health Podcast, Health and Wellness Podcasting,
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    17 mins
  • [FEED DROP] Culinary Medicine Recipe: Fix Your Metabolism - The Reset Guide to Sustainable Fat Loss & Increased Energy

    [FEED DROP] Culinary Medicine Recipe: Fix Your Metabolism - The Reset Guide to Sustainable Fat Loss & Increased Energy
    Apr 10 2026
    Is your plant-based journey supporting your metabolism, or is your "engine" running on idle?

    Today, we are doing a special feed drop from our sister show, Culinary Medicine Recipe. We wanted to share this specific episode with the Plant-Based Diet community because it answers a popular question: "How do I eat plants in a way that boosts metabolism?"

    What You’ll Learn in this Episode:
    · Fixing a slow metabolism
    · Metabolic health and the effect of different foods
    · Spices as metabolic allies
    · What is the best time to eat for metabolism?
    · Is intermittent fasting actually good for you?
    · How much protein to eat daily
    · Easy protein recipes for a balanced meal, including plant-based meal plans

    Resources:

    Healthy Eating Plate: Your Guide to Balanced Meals
    · Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast, Episode 3
    · Alternative Food Network Youtube video with Dr. Falquier

    Why It’s Important for Your Body To be Hydrated
    · Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast, Episode 5
    · Alternative Food Network Youtube video with Dr. Falquier

    Lifestyle Medicine for a Healthier You
    · Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast, Episode 13
    · Alternative Food Network Youtube video with Dr. Falquier

    Spices to Reduce Inflammation in the Body
    · Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast, Episode 19
    · Alternative Food Network Youtube video with Dr. Falquier

    About Culinary Medicine Recipe:

    If you enjoy this evidence-based approach to your plate, you will love Culinary Medicine Recipe. The show features world-class physicians, dietitians, educators and chefs who translate complex nutritional science into delicious, kitchen-ready instructions.

    Love this episode? Subscribe to Culinary Medicine Recipe here:
    · Link to Apple Podcasts
    · Link to Spotify

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    · Instagram: @alternativefoodnetwork
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    CREDITS:
    Executive Producer: Esther Garfin
    Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

    ©2026 Alternative Food Network Inc.

    Keywords: Plant-Based Diet, Healthy Recipes, Weight Loss, Meatless Monday, WFPB, Heart Health, Vegan, Protein, Plant-based on a budget, Meal Prep, Veganuary, Hormone Balance, Plant Based, Grow Health Podcast, Health and Wellness Podcasting,
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    17 mins
  • Anchor Your Protein, Surround with Fiber | How to Improve Your Gut Microbiome

    Anchor Your Protein, Surround with Fiber | How to Improve Your Gut Microbiome
    Mar 12 2026

    Are you tired of gut health advice that starts and ends with a supplement pill? In this episode, you’ll hear from microbiome educator, Anu Simh, about the science of the gut microbiome and how to boost your gut health naturally. She provides a clear, plant-forward roadmap to rebuilding your microbial diversity, including how to restore the gut after antibiotics.

    In this episode you’ll hear:
    2:30 – Why should we care about the gut microbiome?
    3:30 – What are microbes?
    5:00 – Plant forward diet, fiber and gut health
    7:15 – How to create a healthy gut microbiome
    8:45 – Gut microbiome research
    10:00 – Probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods
    11:45 – What yogurt is good for gut health?
    13:15 – Best foods for gut health
    17:00 – Antibiotics and the gut microbiome
    18:15 – Travellers’ diarrhea and Saccharomyces boulardii*
    19:15 – Raw vs. cooked vegetables
    20:30 – Are gut microbiome tests legitimate?
    23:00 – Is the gut microbiome influenced by genetics?

    *Saccharomyces boulardii is a non-pathogenic yeast that has been studied for digestive support, particularly during travel. Unlike bacterial probiotics, it is a yeast-based probiotic, which means it is not affected by antibiotics and is generally more stable in varying temperatures. This makes it a practical option to carry while traveling.

    Gut Clarity Lab: https://oznq5xaaefus36q.krtra.com/t/4KXwiklyOJa4
    If you use this link, Alternative Food Network may receive a small commission from your purchase.

    Referenced in the episode:

    • American Gut: an Open Platform for Citizen Science Microbiome Research
    • Gut-microbiota-targeted diets modulate human immune status

    CREDITS:
    Executive Producer and Host: Esther Garfin
    Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

    ©2026 Alternative Food Network Inc.

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    Keywords: Plant-Based Diet, Healthy Recipes, Weight Loss, Meatless Monday, WFPB, Heart Health, Vegan, Protein, Plant-based on a budget, Meal Prep, Veganuary, Hormone Balance, Plant Based, Grow Health Podcast, Health and Wellness Podcasting,
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    26 mins
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