The humble bean doesn’t get much press. What might we be missing out on by failing to appreciate this gem? Listen in.. . .Interested in discounted nutrition coaching? Email [email protected]. . .When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Want recipes? Find delicious, healthy ideas for plant-based meals at edenandme.com.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack.Resources and Works CitedRaspberry White Bean Cake, Eden + Me: https://edenandme.com/raspberry-white-bean-cakeOur World in Data, “Greenhouse gas emissions per kilogram of food product” (graph): https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/food-footprints?facet=none&country=Beef+%28beef+herd%29~Beef+%28dairy+herd%29~Cheese~Eggs~Lamb+%26+Mutton~Milk~Nuts~Pig+Meat~Peas~Poultry+Meat~Tofu+%28soybeans%29~Prawns+%28farmed%29~Other+Pulses~Groundnuts~Tofu~Soy+milk&hideControls=false&Commodity+or+Specific+Food+Product=Commodity&Environmental+Impact=Carbon+footprint&Kilogram+%2F+Protein+%2F+Calories=Per+kilogram&By+stage+of+supply+chain=falseEpisode 016: Dr. Alan Flanagan: A Law-Trained Nutrition PhD on Scientific Consensus, Red Meat, and Navigating Social Media Hype: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/016-dr-alan-flanagan?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web“How to Cook Beans in the Instant Pot” (cooking times for various soaked and unsoaked beans): https://thecookful.com/how-to-cook-beans-in-the-instant-pot/#Bean_Cooking_Chart“Rancho Gordo Heirloom Beans and Pressure Cooking” (PDF): https://static1.squarespace.com/static/560ad766e4b0bd9a7a2bdab8/t/5e95f2b52aae8d6545a08797/1586885302075/pressure_cooking.pdf Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

As a foodie, you may feel hesitant about the idea of eating plant based. The idea of giving up some of your favorite foods just may not feel worth it. But eating plant based doesn’t have to mean exclusion of joy and delight (or even some of your favorite indulgences). How so? Listen in.. . .Interested in discounted nutrition coaching? Email [email protected]. . .When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Want recipes? Find delicious, healthy ideas for plant-based meals at edenandme.com.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack.Resources and Works Cited:Our World in Data, “Greenhouse gas emissions per kilogram of food product” (graph): https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/food-footprints?facet=none&country=Beef+%28beef+herd%29~Beef+%28dairy+herd%29~Cheese~Eggs~Lamb+%26+Mutton~Milk~Nuts~Pig+Meat~Peas~Poultry+Meat~Tofu+%28soybeans%29~Prawns+%28farmed%29~Other+Pulses~Groundnuts~Tofu~Soy+milk&hideControls=false&Commodity+or+Specific+Food+Product=Commodity&Environmental+Impact=Carbon+footprint&Kilogram+%2F+Protein+%2F+Calories=Per+kilogram&By+stage+of+supply+chain=falseRecipe: Tofu “Feta”: https://edenandme.com/tofu-fetaRecipe: Tofu-Cashew “Ricotta”: https://edenandme.com/tofu-cashew-ricottaRecipe: Plant-Based Cream Cheese: https://edenandme.com/plant-based-cream-cheeseEpisode 004 | Taste Is Habit: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/004-taste-is-habit?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

You want to be thoughtful about how your food affects the environment, but you’re not jazzed about spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Listen in for how to eat in a climate-friendly way with minimal time and effort.. . .Interested in discounted nutrition coaching? Email [email protected]. . .When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Want recipes? Find delicious, healthy ideas for plant-based meals at edenandme.com.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack.Resources and Works Cited:Episode 001 | Food: Climate Problem and Solution: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/001-food-climate-problem-and-solution?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webEpisode 003 | What You Eat vs. Where It Comes From: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/003-what-you-eat-vs-where-it-comes?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webEpisode 018 | What I Mean By “Plant Based” (and Why Not “Vegan”): https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/what-i-mean-by-plant-based-and-why?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

The Blue Zones are known for health and longevity. But what might they have to teach us about caring for the environment? Both with regard to food and beyond?. . .Interested in discounted nutrition coaching? Email [email protected]. . .When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Want recipes? Find delicious, healthy ideas for plant-based meals at edenandme.com.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack.Resources and Works Cited:There are a variety of books on the Blue Zones. Start with the original: Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest (National Geographic). There’s also a cookbook: The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100.Episode 001 | Food: Climate Problem and Solution: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/001-food-climate-problem-and-solution?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webEpisode 003 | What You Eat vs. Where It Comes From: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/003-what-you-eat-vs-where-it-comes?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webEpisode 013 | Find Your People: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/013-find-your-people?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webEpisode 012 | The Power of Knowing Your “Why”: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/012-the-power-of-knowing-your-why?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

When eating plant based, we have a choice. Should we use plants to imitate animal products, or focus on making plants the star? Which is better? Does it matter? Listen in.. . .Interested in discounted nutrition coaching? Email [email protected]. . .When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Want recipes? Find delicious, healthy ideas for plant-based meals at edenandme.com.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack.Resources and Works Cited:Episode 026 | An Opportunity You Won’t Want to Miss: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/026-an-opportunity-you-wont-want?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webRecipe: The Best Middle Eastern Hummus (Eden + Me): https://edenandme.com/the-best-middle-eastern-hummusRecipe: Beet Muhammara (Eden + Me): https://edenandme.com/beet-muhammara Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

I’m currently offering something that you won’t want to miss—listen in to learn more.. . .Interested in discounted nutrition coaching? Email [email protected]. . .When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Want recipes? Find delicious, healthy ideas for plant-based meals at edenandme.com.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack. Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

We’ve been told that meat and dairy are crucial for getting enough protein. Can we get by without them? Or will omitting them cause us to be at risk of not meeting our protein requirements?. . .When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Want recipes? Find delicious, healthy ideas for plant-based meals at edenandme.com.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack.Resources and Works CitedSee brief, accessible videos by Stanford professor and researcher Dr. Christopher Gardner on https://stanfordnutrition.my.canva.site/poweredbyplants, especially the one about protein.Simon Hill, The Proof Is in the Plants, 279, 284.Episode 017 | Efficiency: How Effective Is Your “Middle Cow”?: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/017-efficiency-how-effective-is-your?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web.Episode 020 | Dr. Matthew Nagra: Nutrition and Lifestyle-Focused Doctor on Soy Foods’ Health and Environmental Impacts: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/020-dr-matthew-nagra-nutrition-and?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web.Mark Rober video, “Feeding Bill Gates a Fake Burger (to save the world),” (see 11:30–12:05): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k-V3ESHcfA&t=690s. Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

A common question about eating plant based is whether it is expensive. With all manner of plant-based alternatives to animal products popping up in grocery stores, it would be easy to jump to the conclusion that it’s expensive to eat plant based. But is it? Listen in.. . .When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Want recipes? Find delicious, healthy ideas for plant-based meals at edenandme.com.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack.Resources and Works CitedRecipe: Tofu “Feta” (Eden + Me) https://edenandme.com/tofu-fetaRecipe: Tofu-Cashew “Ricotta” (Eden + Me) https://edenandme.com/tofu-cashew-ricottaOur World in Data. Explore data on the Environmental Impacts of Food, interactive graph: “Greenhouse gas emissions per kilogram of food product”: https://ourworldindata.org/environmental-impacts-of-food#explore-data-on-the-environmental-impacts-of-foodPrevious episodes referenced:019 | What Is Tofu and How Do You Use It?: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/019-what-is-tofu-and-how-do-you-use?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web001 | Food: Climate Problem and Solution: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/001-food-climate-problem-and-solution?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web003 | What You Eat vs. Where It Comes From: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/003-what-you-eat-vs-where-it-comes?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web017 | Efficiency: How Effective Is Your “Middle Cow”?: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/017-efficiency-how-effective-is-your?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web008 | Your Wallet On Plants: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/008-your-wallet-on-plants?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

We’re all drawn to beauty. But what does it have to do with our dietary choices and eating habits? A heck of a lot, actually. Listen in.. . .When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Want recipes? Find delicious, healthy ideas for plant-based meals at edenandme.com.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack.Resources and Works CitedEpisode 007 | My Credentials + Why This Podcast: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/007-my-credentials-why-this-podcast?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webNicholas Cannariato, “Why Do So Many Food Documentaries Seem to Think We’re Stupid?” New York Times Magazine (July 10, 2024): https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/magazine/food-documentaries-health.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6U0.2omW.O2Y45rIoHOUw&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb.Michael Pollan, The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals (New York: Penguin, 2006).Junius Johnson, The Father of Lights: A Theology of Beauty (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2020), 18–19.Elaine Scarry, On Beauty and Being Just (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1999).Hans Urs von Balthasar, Seeing the Form, vol. 1 of The Glory of the Lord: A Theological Aesthetics, trans. Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis (Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1982), 18­–19.Tree known by its fruit: Matthew 7:15–20; 12:33–37; Luke 6:43–45. Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

Listen in for examples of what I eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner each week (not to mention snacks, beverages, and desserts, too). Get meal ideas for eating plant-predominant or plant-exclusive on the regular.. . .When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Want recipes? Find delicious, healthy ideas for plant-based meals at edenandme.com.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack.Resources and Works CitedGinger Mango Muesli: https://edenandme.com/ginger-mango-muesliPumpkin Spice Oatmeal: https://edenandme.com/pumpkin-spice-oatmealWild Blueberry Oatmeal: https://edenandme.com/wild-blueberry-oatmealAsian-Sautéed Tofu with Peanut Sauce: https://edenandme.com/asian-sauteed-tofu-peanut-sauce Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

Cheese’s greenhouse gas emissions are over 7 times greater than emissions from tofu. Why not try a tofu-based cheese swap? Listen in for step-by-step recipes to make your own plant-based feta and ricotta at home.. . .When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Want recipes? Find delicious, healthy ideas for plant-based meals at edenandme.com.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack.Resources and Works Cited:Tofu “Feta” Recipe: https://edenandme.com/tofu-fetaTofu-Cashew “Ricotta” Recipe: https://edenandme.com/tofu-cashew-ricotta“Greenhouse gas emissions per kilogram of food product” interactive chart, Our World in Data: https://ourworldindata.org/environmental-impacts-of-food. Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

Today I am joined by Dr. Matthew Nagra, a naturopathic doctor with a focus on nutrition and lifestyle based in Vancouver, BC.In this episode Dr. Nagra and I discuss:* His own personal health journey and how a plant-based diet changed his life* Biggest misconceptions about soy foods* Health impacts of phytoestrogens and soy isoflavones* Effects of soy on hormones* Soy’s amino acid profile* Environmental factors of soy production* Social media and spotting red flags* Hierarchy of evidence* And more!Find resources and links referenced below.. . .When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Want recipes? Find delicious, healthy ideas for plant-based meals at edenandme.com.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack.Resources and Works CitedFollow Dr. Mattew Nagra on the various social platforms:* https://www.instagram.com/dr.matthewnagra/* https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.matthewnagra* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQu95dIBQSvuP_0URa-jFA* https://x.com/drmatthewnagra?lang=en* https://www.facebook.com/dr.matthewnagra/Overview of research on soy: “The associations of soya intakes with non-communicable diseases: a scoping review of meta-analyses”: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35249559/Joseph Poore and T. Nemecek, “Reducing food’s environmental impacts through producers and consumers”: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29853680/Episode 003 | What You Eat vs. Where It Comes From: https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/003-what-you-eat-vs-where-it-comes?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webDr. Nagra’s recent paper: Matthew Nagra, et al, “Animal vs Plant-Based Meat: A Hearty Debate,” Canadian Journal of Cardiology: https://onlinecjc.ca/article/S0828-282X(23)01882-2/fulltextPlantyou General Tso’s Tofu recipe: https://plantyou.com/general-tsos-tofu-vegan/ Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

Tofu is rich in plant protein and wildly versatile, yet it remains highly underrated and commonly misunderstood. It’s a great alternative to meat and dairy. But what exactly is tofu? How do you use it or cook it? How do you make tofu delicious? If any of these questions resonate, this episode is for you. Listen in.. . .When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Want recipes? Find delicious, healthy ideas for plant-based meals at edenandme.com.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack.Resources and Works CitedPlant-Based Spinach Artichoke Dip: https://edenandme.com/plant-based-spinach-artichoke-dipPlant-Based Cream Cheese: https://edenandme.com/plant-based-cream-cheese Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

Diet tribe terminology can be confusing. Here on Eating for Eden, why do I use the words I do? What does “plant based” even mean? Why don’t I opt for the term “vegan”? Listen in.. . .When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions. I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Want recipes? Find delicious, healthy ideas for plant-based meals at edenandme.com.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack. Resources and Works CitedEden + Me food blog: https://edenandme.com/Episode 016 | Dr. Alan Flanagan: A Law-Trained Nutrition PhD on Scientific Consensus, Red Meat, and Navigating Social Media Hype Simon Hill, The Proof Is in the Plants, 9. Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action. We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions. I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . . Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube. Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack. Resources and Works CitedHannah Ritchie, Not the End of the World (Little, Brown Spark, 2024), 158–161.“Meat supply vs. GDP per capita, 2021,” Our World in Data: https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/meat-consumption-vs-gdp-per-capita.Rancho Gordo Heirloom Beans: https://www.ranchogordo.com/ (no affiliation at time of recording). Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

Today I am joined by Dr. Alan Flanagan, a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Surrey, UK with a PhD and master’s degree in Nutrition.In this episode, Alan and I discuss:* General points of scientific consensus regarding nutrition* Characteristics of dietary patterns conducive to health* Health impacts of red meat* Alan’s own food journey, especially related to food’s environmental impact* How nutrition evidence lines up with environmental impact* Nutritional health and class divides / societal discrepancies* Social media quacks and red flags to look out for online* What Alan typically eats in a week* And more!Find resources and links referenced below.. . .When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack.Resources and Works CitedOur World in Data: https://ourworldindata.org/environmental-impacts-of-foodEat Lancet’s “The Planetary Health Diet” Recommendations: https://eatforum.org/eat-lancet-commission/the-planetary-health-diet-and-you/Alan’s Instagram: @thenutritionaladvocate (https://www.instagram.com/thenutritionaladvocate/)Alinea Nutrition: https://www.alineanutrition.com/Sigma Nutrition: https://sigmanutrition.com/Sigma Nutrition Podcast: https://sigmanutrition.com/podcast-welcome/ Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions. I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . . Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack.  Resources and Works CitedEpisode 005 | Ten Tips for Tasty Plants https://open.substack.com/pub/edenandme/p/005-ten-tips-for-tasty-plants?r=2apafq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webPixar’s Film Ratatouille (2007). Watch on Disney+ or find at your local library. Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

014 | How to Eat Plant Based at RestaurantsWhen it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way). . . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack. Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

013 | Find Your PeopleWhen it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way). . . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack. Resources and Works CitedJoin “Love Your Place” (A Rocha) https://loveyourplace.org/About “Love Your Place” (A Rocha) https://arocha.us/lyp-community Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter. Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack. Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] subscribe to email updates and find out about blog posts and additional resources, visit Eden + Me on Substack. Resources and Works CitedSimon Sinek, Ted Talk: “How great leaders inspire action,” https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

We know that consuming plant sources of protein is better for planetary health. But it’s worth asking: are we making sacrifices to our physical health by making food choices with the planet in mind?A question that often arises in the world of fitness and nutrition is whether animal or plant protein is superior to the other. Is animal protein superior to plant protein? Is plant protein superior? Or are they more or less equivalent? That’s what this episode is going to explore. I want you to know how your food choices are affecting both environmental health and your own health.See below for resources and works cited.. . .When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.For blog posts and additional resources, check out Eden + Me on Substack. Resources and Works CitedHamilton Roschel and team’s study: Victoria Hevia-Larraín, et al, “High-Protein Plant-Based Diet Versus a Protein-Matched Omnivorous Diet to Support Resistance Training Adaptations: A Comparison Between Habitual Vegans and Omnivores,” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33599941/.Hamilton Roschel interviewed on The Proof podcast, episode 137, “Animal Versus Plant Protein For Building Muscle And Strength | Hamilton Roschel”: https://theproof.com/animal-vs-plant-protein-for-building-muscle-and-strength/.Andres V Ardisson Korat, et al, “Dietary protein intake in midlife in relation to healthy aging - results from the prospective Nurses’ Health Study cohort,” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38309825/. Simon Hill, The Proof podcast, episode 318, “New Study On Protein, Healthy Aging And Longevity Ft. Layne Norton & Dr Matthew Nagra | Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc”: https://theproof.com/new-study-on-protein-healthy-aging-and-longevity-ft-layne-norton-dr-matthew-nagra-simon-hill-msc-bsc/. Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

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I’m joined today by Chris MacAskill, a retired earth scientist and founder of the popular YouTube channel Plant Chompers. With a channel name like that, it might be hard to believe that Chris grew up in a nearly carnivore food environment. Chris shares about key points along his journey that challenged his perspective, especially his work with the “Godfather of Fitness” Jack LaLanne and his work in earth science, especially water testing and pollution. We focus much of the conversation on how to spot pseudoscience and recognize hype that is void of evidence, and the importance of fact checking claims we find on social media. We even got into the importance of reducing our intake of beef. While he is a vegan himself (for six different reasons!), he is a strong believer that it’s the power of the many choosing to reduce how much beef they eat that is going to really move the needle with regard to climate change.Chris is a careful researcher, has a wealth of knowledge to share, and was very generous with his time. Give this a listen and pass it along—it’s a treat you won’t want to miss.You can find Chris MacAskill’s many well researched (and often rather amusing!) videos at Plant Chompers on YouTube.Some of the resources mentioned in this episode:· Dan Ariely’s book Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things· Hannah Ritchie’s book Not the End of the World: How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet· Christopher Gardner on episode 167 of The Proof: “Is Plant-Based Meat Healthy?” When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way). . . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack. Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

008 | Your Wallet on Plants When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.For blog posts and additional resources, check out Eden + Me on Substack. Resources and Works Cited:· Simon Hill, The Proof Is in the Plants (Penguin Life, 2021), 274–89.· See the “SWAP-MEAT” Trial for the comparison of health impacts of plant-based meats with real meat: “The Study With Appetizing Plantfood-Meat Eating Alternatives Trial.” See published paper on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32780794/.· The Spruce Eats, “How to Measure and Use Dried Beans”: https://www.thespruceeats.com/dried-bean-conversions-and-measurements-1388322 Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter. Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions. I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.For blog posts and additional resources, check out Eden + Me on Substack.Resources and Works Cited:Katharine Hayhoe Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BvcToPZCLI Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.For blog posts and additional resources, check out Eden + Me on Substack. Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

005 | Ten Tips for Tasty PlantsWhen it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter. Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.For blog posts and additional resources, check out Eden + Me on Substack. Resources and Works Cited:Rancho Gordo Heirloom Beans https://www.ranchogordo.com/Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat https://www.saltfatacidheat.com/ Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

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003 | What You Eat vs. Where It Comes FromWhen it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack. For blog posts and additional resources, check out Eden + Me on Substack. Resources and Works Cited:Our World In Data, “You want to reduce the carbon footprint of your food? Focus on what you eat, not whether your food is local”: https://ourworldindata.org/food-choice-vs-eating-localThe Proof podcast, episode 120, “ Healing The Planet With Our Food Choices | Hannah Ritchie, PhD”: https://theproof.com/healing-the-planet-with-our-food-choices-with-dr-hannah-ritchie/Our World in Data, “Less meat is nearly always better than sustainable meat, to reduce your carbon footprint”: https://ourworldindata.org/less-meat-or-sustainable-meatOur World in Data, “If the world adopted a plant-based diet we would reduce global agricultural land use from 4 to 1 billion hectares”: https://ourworldindata.org/land-use-diets Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe

002 | Perfection Isn’t the GoalWhen it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).. . .Your impact goes further when you share what you’ve learned!Share this episode with a friend.They can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.For blog posts and additional resources, check out Eden + Me on Substack.Resources and Works Cited:The Lancet: https://www.thelancet.com/commissions/EATOur World in Data, “Consumption of animal products in the EAT-Lancet diet, 2017” (chart):https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/eat-lancet-diet-animal-productsEAT Forum: https://eatforum.org/eat-lancet-commission/the-planetary-health-diet-and-you/The Proof podcast, episode 197, “Soy Foods, Hormones And Cancer | Dr Matthew Nagra”: https://theproof.com/soy-foods-hormones-and-cancer-with-dr-matthew-nagra/The Vegan Review, “The Ultimate Guide to Egg Substitutes in Vegan Baking”: https://www.theveganreview.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-egg-substitutes-in-vegan-baking/ Get full access to Eden + Me at edenandme.substack.com/subscribe