In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan we share some of our favorite products we buy at Trader Joe’s and discuss how we use them. We include vegan replacement products (such as meats and cheeses) as well as items that are naturally or “accidentally” vegan (such as pastas and sauces). We also include tips for stretching your food budget and creating meals that are quick and convenient.

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan we welcome back special guest Registered Dietitian Gabriel Gaarden to help us take a deep dive into all things relating to vitamin B12 and better understand why it is frequently talked about when discussing vegan diets. We also discuss where vitamin B12 comes from, why we need it, how much we need, and how we can be sure we are getting enough vitamin B12 on a vegan diet.  

In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan we discuss all about how live with out eggs including sharing recipes for breakfast stapes like fried eggs and quiche, and we discuss how to bake without eggs and still get the same tasty results.

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

Recipes Mentioned:

Tofu Scramble
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tofu-Scramble-Recipe.pdf

Tofu Quiche
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/No-Egg-Quiche-Recipe.pdf

Just Egg Pastry Puff Quiche (Hot for Food)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CeCJoiUgpU-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 
Egg Salad
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Eggless-Egg-Salad-Recipe.pdf

Fried Eggs
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Fried-Eggs-Recipe.pdf

Tofu Breakfast Bake
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Tofu-Breakfast-Bake-Recipe.pdf

Just Egg French Toast
https://www.ju.st/cook/french-toast


Products Mentioned:

Black Salt
https://www.iherb.com/pr/the-spice-lab-india-black-kala-namak-4-oz-113-g/102784

Just Egg
https://www.ju.st


Resources Mentioned:

Fact Sheets
https://apnm.org/what-we-do/promoting-plant-based-eating/plant-based-eating-fact-sheets/

PCRM Egg Facts
https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/nutrition-information/health-concerns-with-eggs

Plant-Based Subs & Swaps Blog Post (with more info on egg substitutes for baking)
https://apnm.org/plant-based-subs-swaps/

In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan we discuss some of the many ways tofu can be prepared and enjoyed, and include some step-by-step instructions for those who have never prepared tofu before. If you’re interested in trying tofu but not even sure where to start, this episode is your starting point. If you’ve been cooking with tofu for years, you’ll find some new ideas and inspiration to season up your tofu repertoire.

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

Recipes Mentioned:

Tufu w/ Corn Flakes
https://www.noracooks.com/crispy-tofu/

“Egg” Salad
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Eggless-Egg-Salad-Recipe.pdf

Tempeh Marinade
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Tempeh-Marinade-Recipe.pdf

Summer Rolls & Peanut Sauce
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Summer-Rolls-and-Peanut-Sauce-Recipe.pdf

In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan we have an in-depth conversation about what the research says about why cheese is so difficult to give up including what makes cheese such a unique food and how it impacts our brains. We then share our recommendations for giving up cheese based on this information, and provide practical tips to help listeners ditch dairy cheese, or stay the course if they’re struggling with cheese cravings.

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.


Recipes Mentioned:

Cheese Sauce
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cheese-Sauce-Recipe.pdf

Cheddar Cheese Ball (Mickey omitted almonds, mustard powder, cayenne, and miso)

https://courtneyshomestead.com/easy-vegan-cheese-ball/

Mozzarella Cheese (Mickey used agar powder instead of flakes – see note in recipe)

https://www.stephsunshine.com/vegan-life/vegan-mozzarella-cheese-cashew

Chive Cheese Ball (Mickey omitted cayenne, miso, basil; and used walnuts instead of almonds)

In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan we welcome back Registered Dietitian Gabriel Gaarden to help us understand what Omega 3s are, whether or not we should be concerned about them, and how to be sure we are getting enough of them on a vegan diet. We also discuss pros and cons of supplements and what the research says about omega 3 supplementation.

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.


Resources Mentioned:

Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Cardiovascular Disease Events (JAMA)
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/1555116

Efficacy of Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplements and the Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22493407/  

In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan we have a sweet conversation about our favorite recipes and techniques for baking delectable vegan desserts. We include some treats that are on the healthier side for those interested, and of course all of the recipes we share are easy peasy. Tune in and learn new ideas for satisfying that sweet tooth! 

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

Recipes Mentioned:

Chocolate Chip Cookies
https://healthyhappylife.com/my-best-vegan-cookie-recipe-yet-plus-7

Raspberry Jam Shortbreads
https://booksvooks.com/fullbook/the-power-of-poppy-pendle-pdf-natasha-lowe.html?page=33&part=2

Cookie for One
https://peanutbutterpluschocolate.com/single-serve-cookies-vegan/

Brownie in a Mug (use a vegan butter and vegan milk)
https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/brownie_in_a_mug/

Black Bean Brownies (use maple syrup in place of honey and flax instead of eggs)
https://www.superhealthykids.com/lunch-time-dessert-baby-black-bean-brownies/

“Depression Cake” aka “Crazy Cake”
https://sweetlittlebluebird.com/tried-true-tuesday-crazy-cake-no-eggs/


Products Mentioned:

Great Value Allergen Free Chocolate Chips
https://www.godairyfree.org/product-reviews/great-value-free-from-baking-chips


Resources Mentioned:

#incrEDIBLEplanetchallenge
https://eatthechange.com/pages/incredible-planet-challenge

“What went wrong with my cookies” (Mickey mentioned)  
https://www.insider.com/what-went-wrong-with-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe

In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan we talk about the many plant-based milks available and we discuss our favorites in various categories including best to drink plain, best to pair with cookies, creamiest, and best to bake with. Tune in to for a nourishing discussion about all things (vegan) milk!

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

incrEDIBLE Planet Challenge
https://eatthechange.com/pages/incredible-planet-challenge


Products Mentioned

[Rather than link every product mentioned as we usually do, we only linked a select few since we mentioned so many in this episode]

Silk Next Milk
https://silk.com/plant-based-products/nextmilk/

Not Milk
https://notco.com/us/

Ripple Milk
https://www.ripplefoods.com