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Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] Vegan For 10 Years: 10 Reasons Why It’s Still The Best Decision I Ever MadeVegan For 10 Years: 10 Reasons Why It’s Still The Best Decision I Ever Made. Part 1 of 2. In the second half of this episode hear some more health reasons to live vegan, as well as some ethical reasons. share 10 of the most powerful reasons that stick with me today. Written by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #reasonsforvegan #environment #health #ethics #animalrights #animalabuse #humanelyraised #humanemeat ======================= Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/vegan-for-10-years/ ===================== Book: Flow In the Kitchen: Practices for Healthy Stress-Free Vegan Cooking Bri...2025-06-1907 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 1] Vegan For 10 Years: 10 Reasons Why It’s Still The Best Decision I Ever MadeVegan For 10 Years: 10 Reasons Why It’s Still The Best Decision I Ever Made. Part 1 of 2. I’ve been vegan for 10 years. There are hundreds of reasons why I still think this was the best decision ever. In celebration of my first vegan decade, in this post, I will share 10 of the most powerful reasons that stick with me today.” Written by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #reasonsforvegan #environment #health #ethics #animalrights #animalabuse #humanelyraised #humanemeat ======================= Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/vegan-for-10-years/ ===================== Book: Flow In...2025-06-1809 min
Plant Based BriefingHow To Prevent A Pantry Moth InfestationHow To Prevent A Pantry Moth Infestation. I’m currently dealing with a pantry moth infestation. NOT FUN! Listen to today’s episode to learn how you can avoid this time-consuming and extremely costly situation. Written by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #pantrymoths #mealmoths #weevilmoths #infestation #pantrystorage ======================= Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/how-to-prevent-pantry-moth-infestation/ Related Episodes: 679: [Part 1] How To Store Groceries To Reduce Food Waste And Cook Faster https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/679-part-1-how-to-store-groceries-to-reduce-food-waste-and-cook-faster-by-brigitte-gemme-at-veganfamilykitchencom 680: [Part 2] How To Store Groceries To Reduce Food Waste...2024-12-1611 min
Consciously CluelessHow to Cook Delicious Vegan Meals & Enjoy It with Brigitte GemmeAfter a childhood rooted in dairy and pig farming, Brigitte Gemme, the creator of Vegan Family Kitchen, experienced a pivotal moment in 2013 that led her to question their environmental footprint and embrace a vegan lifestyle. A simple remark about the environmental impact of fueling a bike commute with steak versus driving a Hummer sparked a profound transformation. Join us as Brigitte shares her inspiring journey from traditional farming roots to an urban life focused on sustainability and plant-based living, revealing the intricate ties between personal choices and environmental consciousness.
Transitioning to a vegan lifestyle while honoring family traditions presents its...2024-12-1158 min
Plant-Based Canada PodcastEpisode 91: 'What's for Dinner?' - Overcoming Decision Fatigue with Brigitte Gemme's Vegan Family KitchenWelcome 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...2024-11-2649 min
Plant Based BriefingBoosting Bone Health—The Vegan WayBoosting Bone Health—The Vegan Way by Anna Pelzer at MainStreetVegan.com Original post: https://mainstreetvegan.com/boosting-bone-health-the-vegan-way-by-anna-pelzer-vlce/ Related Episodes: 823: How to Get Calcium Without Dairy by Thomas Campbell MD at NutritionStudies.org 822: Calcium and Strong Bones by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.org 612: 5 Tips To Maintain Strong Bones And Prevent Osteoporosis from Switch4Good.org 488: [Part 1] Calcium for Vegans by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 489: [Part 2] Calcium for Vegans by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 760: Fall Preve...2024-11-0806 min
Plant Based BriefingDoes Increasing Protein Intake Slow Age-Related Muscle Mass Loss?Does Increasing Protein Intake Slow Age-Related Muscle Mass Loss? by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-increasing-protein-intake-slow-age-related-muscle-mass-loss/ Related Episodes: 798: 3 Misconceptions About Building Muscle on a Plant-Based Diet by Kathy Meldrum at NutritionStudies.org 524: [Part 2] Protein for Vegans and Plant Based Eaters by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 523: [Part 1] Protein for Vegans and Plant Based Eaters by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 449: The Best Diet for Healthy Aging by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 784: [Part 2] Building Muscle on a P...2024-10-2308 min
Plant Based BriefingTesting for Vitamin B12 DeficiencyTesting for Vitamin B12 Deficiency by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/blog/testing-for-vitamin-b12-deficiency/ Related Episodes: 766: What Supplements Support Brain Health And Memory? By Drs Ayesha and Dean Sherzai at TheBrainDocs.com 719: The 411 on Vitamin B12 by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 695: Is a Plant-Based Diet the Best for Senior Health? by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com 562: 7 Tips from a Plant-Based Nutrition Coach by Victoria Moran at MainStreetVegan.com 289: [Part 2] Should I Supplement B12? By Brigitte Gemme at V...2024-09-2306 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] How To Make Vegan Soup[Part 2] How To Make Vegan Soup by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/how-to-make-vegan-soup-with-recipe/ Related Episodes: 705: [Part 2] One Week Of Real-Life Plant-Based Dinners by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 704: [Part 1] One Week Of Real-Life Plant-Based Dinners by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 568: [Part 2] Minimum Viable Meal Prep: Basic Plant Based Batch Cooking by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 567: [Part 1] Minimum Viable Meal Prep: Basic Plant Based Batch Cooking by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 267: [Part 2] Zero Waste Cooking For Vegans: Dos...2024-09-2008 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 1] How To Make Vegan Soup[Part 1] How To Make Vegan Soup by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post:https://veganfamilykitchen.com/how-to-make-vegan-soup-with-recipe/ Book: Flow In the Kitchen: Practices for Healthy Stress-Free Vegan Cooking Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. Brigitte...2024-09-1909 min
Plant Based BriefingBatch Cooking and Meal Prep Tips for a Plant-Based KitchenBatch Cooking and Meal Prep Tips for a Plant-Based Kitchen by Evelisse Capó at NutritionStudies.org Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/batch-cooking-and-meal-prep-tips-for-a-plant-based-kitchen/ Related Episodes: 705: [Part 2] One Week Of Real-Life Plant-Based Dinners by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 704: [Part 1] One Week Of Real-Life Plant-Based Dinners by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 568: [Part 2] Minimum Viable Meal Prep: Basic Plant Based Batch Cooking by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 567: [Part 1] Minimum Viable Meal Prep: Basic Plant Based Batch Cooking by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 172: Plant Bas...2024-09-0208 min
Plant Based BriefingJoin the Healthy Vegan Batch Cooking Club (everyone welcome!) – Summer 2024Join the Healthy Vegan Batch Cooking Club (everyone welcome!) – Summer 2024 by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/cooking-club/ Book: Flow In the Kitchen: Practices for Healthy Stress-Free Vegan Cooking Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. Bri...2024-07-0505 min
Plant Based Briefing6 Big Reasons To Be Grateful (Not Resentful) When Cooking6 Big Reasons To Be Grateful (Not Resentful) When Cooking by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/cooking-gratitude/ Book: Flow In the Kitchen: Practices for Healthy Stress-Free Vegan Cooking Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. Brigi...2024-07-0405 min
Plant Based Briefing6 Books about Veganism (that aren’t cookbooks!)6 Books about Veganism (that aren’t cookbooks!) by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books-about-veganism/ Book: Flow In the Kitchen: Practices for Healthy Stress-Free Vegan Cooking Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. Brigitte Gemme is a...2024-06-2108 min
Plant Based BriefingHow to Get Calcium Without DairyHow to Get Calcium Without Dairy by Thomas Campbell MD at NutritionStudies.org Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/how-to-get-calcium-without-dairy/ Related Episodes: 758: [Part 2] Tofu: What it Really Is and How to Enjoy It by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 757: [Part 1] Tofu: What it Really Is and How to Enjoy It by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies was established to extend the impact of Dr. Campbell’s life changing research findings. For decades, T. Colin Campbell, PhD, has...2024-06-1907 min
Plant Based BriefingCalcium and Strong BonesCalcium and Strong Bone by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.org Original post: https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/nutrition-information/health-concerns-about-dairy/calcium-and-strong-bones Vegan Family Kitchen Free Workshop mentioned in outro: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/getting-things-cooked-workshop/ PCRM’s 21 Day Kickstart: https://www.pcrm.org/vegankickstart PCRM’s Exam Room Podcast: https://www.pcrm.org/podcast Related Episodes: 340: Milk and Osteoporosis: The Calcium Myth by Rick Scott at Switch4Good.org 488: [Part 1] Calcium for Vegans by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKit...2024-06-1809 min
Vegan Family KitchenEco-conscious eating, travel, and living in Japan: Conversation with Joy Jarman-Walsh of Seek Sustainable JapanHow difficult is vegan and sustainable eating, travel, and living in Japan? Come in and listen as Brigitte discusses the topic with sustainable travel expert and Hiroshima tour guide Joy Jarman-Walsh, one of the forces behind Japan's sustainable travel improvements.
In this episode, we cover:
- Joy's journey in discovering that it was possible to be vegan and thrive in Japan
- Sustainability in Japanese tourism: What are positive trends in the industry?
- Cultural insights on eating habits: Why is it so hard to modify items on the menu in Japan?!
C...2024-06-0338 min
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Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical...2024-05-201h 25
Plant Based Briefing3 Misconceptions About Building Muscle on a Plant-Based Diet3 Misconceptions About Building Muscle on a Plant-Based Diet by Kathy Meldrum at NutritionStudies.org Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/3-misconceptions-about-building-muscle-on-a-plant-based-diet/ Related Episodes: 784: [Part 2] Building Muscle on a Plant-Based Diet: The Best Foods & Nutrients to Eat by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org 783: [Part 1] Building Muscle on a Plant-Based Diet: The Best Foods & Nutrients to Eat by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org 762: How to Build Muscle & Be Your Plant-Based Personal Best by Robert Cheeke at NutritionStudies.org 524: [Part 2] Protein for Vegans and Plant Based Eaters by...2024-05-1506 min
Plant Based Briefing763: 6 Reasons Athletes Should Opt for Plant Protein Over Animal Protein by Brenda Davis, RD; Vesanto Melina, RD; and Cory Davis, P.Ag at ForksOverKnives.com6 Reasons Athletes Should Opt for Plant Protein Over Animal Protein by Brenda Davis, RD; Vesanto Melina, RD; and Cory Davis, P.Ag at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/why-athletes-should-opt-for-plant-protein-over-animal-protein-for-performance/ Related Episodes: 723: All of These 13 Vegan Athletes Are at the Top of Their Game by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com 654: Vegan Athlete Fiona Oakes on Her Remarkable Journey from Orthopedic Surgery to World-Record Marathons by Karen Asp at ForksOverKnives.com 607: [Part 2] A Vegan Diet for Athletes and Sportspeople from ProVeg.com 6...2024-03-2705 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] Tofu: What it Really Is and How to Enjoy It[Part 2] Tofu: What it Really Is and How to Enjoy It by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/tofu/ Related Episodes: 161: Vegan Cooking for Beginners - Get Started the Easy Way by Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com Book: Flow In the Kitchen: Practices for Healthy Stress-Free Vegan Cooking Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also of...2024-03-2009 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 1] Tofu: What it Really Is and How to Enjoy It[Part 1] Tofu: What it Really Is and How to Enjoy It by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/tofu/ Related Episodes: 488: [Part 1] Calcium for Vegans by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 489: [Part 2] Calcium for Vegans by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Book: Flow In the Kitchen: Practices for Healthy Stress-Free Vegan Cooking Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a...2024-03-1908 min
Plant Based BriefingWhy You Hate Cooking (and What You Can Do About It) (Encore Episode)Why You Hate Cooking (and What You Can Do About It) - Encore Episode by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/why-you-hate-cooking/ Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coa...2024-03-0410 min
Plant Based BriefingAre Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, and Teflon Safe?Are Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, and Teflon Safe? By Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/friday-favorites-are-aluminum-stainless-steel-cast-iron-and-teflon-safe Related Episodes: 83: [Part 1] Cast Iron Cooking for Vegans by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 84: [Part 2] Cast Iron Cooking for Vegans by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medi...2024-02-0609 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] One Week Of Real-Life Plant-Based Dinners[Part 2] One Week Of Real-Life Plant-Based Dinners by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/one-week-real-plant-based-dinners-vegan-family-meal-plan/ Cooking Demo: 1-Hour Batch Cooking Demo from ‘Planned & Plant Based’ Meal Plan. Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life. She offers delicio...2024-01-0507 min
Plant Based Briefing704: [Part 1] One Week Of Real-Life Plant-Based Dinners by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com[Part 1] One Week Of Real-Life Plant-Based Dinners by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/one-week-real-plant-based-dinners-vegan-family-meal-plan/ Cooking Demo: 1-Hour Batch Cooking Demo from ‘Planned & Plant Based’ Meal Plan. Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life. She offers delicio...2024-01-0406 min
Plant Based BriefingIs a Plant-Based Diet the Best for Senior Health?Is a Plant-Based Diet the Best for Senior Health? by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com Original post: https://vegnews.com/vegan-news/best-diet-senior-health-plant-based Related Episodes: Seniors: 524: [Part 2] Protein for Vegans and Plant Based Eaters by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 523: [Part 1] Protein for Vegans and Plant Based Eaters by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 517: A Game-Changing Solution to One of the Most Devastating Diseases of the Brain: Stroke by Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai at NutritionStudies.org 449: The Best Diet for Healthy Aging by Dr...2023-12-2209 min
Plant Based BriefingCan Cooking Be A Spiritual Practice?Can Cooking Be A Spiritual Practice? 5 Rituals That Bring Meaning And Joy To Me by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/can-cooking-be-a-spiritual-practice/ Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life. She offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plan...2023-12-1508 min
Vegan Family KitchenPlant-based baking for all: An interview with Natasha and Ed Tatton, authors of BReD: Sourdough Loaves, Small Breads and Other Plant-Based BakingLearn about plant-based baking from the professionals! In this episode of the Vegan Family Kitchen Podcast, Brigitte Gemme interviews Natasha and Ed Tatton, owners of Whistler's BReD Bakery and authors of the newly published book BReD: Sourdough Loaves, Small Breads and Other Plant-Based Baking.
We talk about:
Replacing dairy and eggs with whole plant ingredients (no need for the middle bird!)
Natasha and Ed's separate journeys toward veganism
How the sourdough business grew organically
Learn to sprout grains
Hear business tips from seasoned bakery owners!
Learn more and buy the book (includes links to shop...2023-12-1446 minVegan Family KitchenHow to store groceries to reduce food waste and cook fasterMost people could cook faster, waste less money and time, and be less stressed if they handle their grocery haul differently. In this podcast episode, Brigitte shares strategies for reducing food waste and cooking faster by properly storing groceries. Listen to the episode and try Brigitte's tips to get more organized in the kitchen, cook more efficiently, waste less food, time, and money, and find joy in cooking.
LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Book: Flow in the Kitchen: Practices for Healthy Stress-Free Vegan Cooking (link to Amazon but you can order from any bookstore): ...2023-12-0516 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] How To Store Groceries To Reduce Food Waste And Cook Faster[Part 2] How To Store Groceries To Reduce Food Waste And Cook Faster by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/how-to-store-groceries/ Related Episodes: 208: Why You Hate Cooking (and What You Can Do About It) 266: [Part 1] Zero-Waste Cooking For Vegans: Dos and Don’ts 267: [Part 2] Zero Waste Cooking For Vegans: Dos and Don’ts 364: Change How You Cook to Make Washing Dishes Faster Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan f...2023-12-0106 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 1] How To Store Groceries To Reduce Food Waste And Cook Faster[Part 1] How To Store Groceries To Reduce Food Waste And Cook Faster by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/how-to-store-groceries/ Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life. She offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans...2023-11-3006 minVegan Family KitchenLifestyle and mindset shifts for a blissful menopause: Conversation with Anna Pelzer, vegan menopause coach (podcast)Can there be such a thing as a blissful menopause? Every woman's experience will be different, but certain lifestyle and mindset shifts will make it a smoother ride. Brigitte's guest on the Vegan Family Kitchen podcast today is Anna Pelzer, a vegan menopause coach. She has some gentle guidance to help.
In this thought-provoking conversation, Anna shares:
Her journey from food photography to menopause coaching
What she means when she suggests menopause can be a time of opportunity
Actionable physical and mental health tips you can practice today
Her own routine and stress-reduction strategies
Based...2023-11-2832 minVegan Family KitchenCan cooking be a spiritual practice? 5 rituals that bring meaning and joy to my kitchenBrigitte explores the idea of cooking as a form of spiritual nourishment and shares her current five rituals for a deeper and more meaningful cooking experience. These include expressing gratitude before cooking, deeply understanding the origins of ingredients, staying fully present during the cooking process, cooking with a community, and sharing the food with love. Brigitte also shares how these practices help her manage stress and appreciate the process of meal preparation.
If you'd like to join Brigitte and her group every other Sunday in the kitchen, email her to introduce yourself at hello@veganfamilykitchen.com. You c...2023-11-2110 min
Vegan Family KitchenHow to cook delicious homestyle vegan meals with Jean-Philippe Cyr The Buddhist ChefWith the charismatic Jean-Philippe Cyr, delicious and comforting vegan dishes are served with a side of self-deprecating humor... or is it the other way around?
Jean-Philippe, a.k.a. The Buddhist Chef, just published his most recent English-language cookbook, The Buddhist Chef's Homestyle Cooking, and we chatted about:
How being from a big Quebec family influenced his cooking journey
What triggered his transition from restaurant chef specializing in meat to vegan YouTuber
How to make tofu and tempeh delicious
How he collaborates with large supermarket chains to create ready-to-eat vegan dishes
And the social struggles of...2023-10-1836 min
Main Street VeganStress-Free Vegan Cooking with Brigitte GemmeIf you're not thrilled about meal prep these days, Brigitte Gemme is your fairy godmother. When you know what she calls "the grammar of soup," you can make any soup -- 'same for stir-fries, bowls, salads, and roasted things. It's blessed freedom in the kitchen. Brigitte says "Cooking is for revolutionaries" and when you do it this way, there's time left to change the world (or take a nap). Brigitte's book: Flow in the Kitchen: Practices for Stress-Free Vegan Cooking. Website: https://veganfamilykitchen.com. IG: @vegan.family.kitchenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-09-2852 min
Vegan Family KitchenVeganizing familiar favorites: A conversation with Karla Salinari (The Latina Health Coach)How to stay connected with our culinary heritage without sacrificing health? Let's talk about it with Karla Salinari, a.k.a. The Latina Health Coach and author of the recently published cookbook Abuela's Plant-Based Kitchen: Vegan Cuisine Inspired by Latin & Caribbean Family Recipes.
Diving into Karla Salinari's inspiring journey, we learn about her Puerto Rican roots, growing up with a strictly vegan father at a time when plant-based diets were practically unheard of. As Karla navigated between Miami and Puerto Rico, her eating habits varied. It wasn't until university in NYC that she truly embraced a plant-based...2023-09-1530 min
Plant Based BriefingDinner Ideas for Picky Eaters: What’s Wrong With Plain Pasta?Dinner ideas for picky eaters: what’s wrong with plain pasta? by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/dinner-ideas-for-picky-eaters-plain-pasta/ Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life. She offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to mak...2023-09-1509 min
Plant Based CuriousFinding Joy and Nourishment in the Kitchen with Brigitte Gemme In this episode of Plant Based Curious, I had the pleasure of chatting with Brigitte Gemme from Vegan Family Kitchen. We discuss how to embrace cooking and make it a joyful and creative activity rather than a chore. Brigitte shares some great tips for getting started with cooking, even if you're not comfortable in the kitchen. She emphasizes the importance of starting with simple recipes and gradually building up your skills. Brigitte also explains how to involve your family and friends in the cooking process and make it a fun and collaborative activity. We ta...2023-08-2026 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] Why I Recommend an Inexpensive Slow Cooker for Plant-Based CookingWhy I recommend an inexpensive slow cooker for plant-based cooking by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com. Part 2 of 2. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/slow-cooker/ Related Episodes from Brigitte: 208: Why You Hate Cooking (and What You Can Do About It) 209: 20+ Things You Can Do to Find Joy in Cooking 310: How to Cook Brown Rice The Simplest, Healthiest & Easiest Way 364: Change How You Cook to Make Washing Dishes Faster 414: Flow in the Kitchen by Brigitte Gemme 464: [Part 1] How to Save Money on...2023-08-1010 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 1] Why I Recommend an Inexpensive Slow Cooker for Plant-Based CookingWhy I recommend an inexpensive slow cooker for plant-based cooking by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com. Part 1 of 2. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/slow-cooker/ Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life. She offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans...2023-08-0907 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] Minimum Viable Meal Prep: Basic Plant Based Batch CookingBasic plant based meal prep for super busy people by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com. Part 2 of 2. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/minimum-viable-meal-prep-basic-plant-based-batch-cooking/ Brigitte’s Live Video doing 1-hour batch cooking session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeCWi1Qr6rw Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet...2023-06-2808 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 1] Minimum Viable Meal Prep: Basic Plant Based Batch CookingBasic plant based meal prep for super busy people by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com. Part 1 of 2. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/minimum-viable-meal-prep-basic-plant-based-batch-cooking/ Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life. She offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to mak...2023-06-2709 minVegan Family KitchenLearn Veganic Gardening with Meg KellyVeganic gardening is an approach to growing plants organically without any animal inputs. In other words: plant-based gardening!
If you already have a garden, listen in to learn from Meg Kelly how to transition to a kinder and safer approach. If you don't already grow your own veggies, be prepared to get inspired by her hot tips to get started!
Meg Kelly has been gardening veganically for 15 years in backyards, on balconies, and in the countryside. She co-founded the Veganic Agriculture Network in 2008 to increase awareness about veganic gardening and farming in North America. She...2023-06-2146 minVegan Family KitchenExperimenting with our food choices (and more!) with Helen C. Giles (Subscriber spotlight)Why not try something different, pay attention to the results, and take it from there? This Vegan Family Kitchen Podcast episode's guest, Helen C. Giles, is a colleague, cooking friend, and meal plan subscriber whose stories will encourage you to embrace experimentation and give thanks for the life and body you have now.
In this conversation, we explore:
The beginnings of Helen's journey into vegetarianism, which started in a high school Animal Science class, and how she took her parents along for the ride;
Her self-guided path to healing from a mental health crisis when conventional...2023-06-1345 minVegan Family KitchenHealthy Vegan Italian Cooking: A Conversation with Antonia RicciardiGet inspired to cook more healthy vegan Italian food with Antonia Ricciardi! Antonia trained in physics and worked in the publishing industry, but her roots in the family restaurant in Southern Italy stayed strong. In our podcast conversation, you'll learn more about:
Antonia's inspiring shift from the sciences to the culinary world, ingeniously weaving Italian flavors into her vegan dishes.
Her favorite substitute for meat in vegan Bolognese sauce - and how the people of Bologna actually make it!
The powerful wellness benefits of raw food, with a special spotlight on Antonia's delectable raw cakes from her Cambridge, U...2023-06-0649 min
Vegan Family KitchenThis ninja doctor is not protein deficient: An interview with Dr. Jules Cormier, family physicianIn this episode of the Vegan Family Kitchen podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jules Cormier, a family physician, plant-based nutrition advocate, and ninja sports athlete who shares his inspiring story of transformation, healing, and performance.
In his 20s, Dr. Cormier suffered from cholinergic angioedema, a severe condition that caused anaphylactic-like symptoms and swelling when exercising. After a flare-up that sent him to the hospital (as a patient!), he was encouraged to try cutting out dairy to manage his symptoms... and it worked! Soon, he adopted a fully plant-based diet and hasn't had an episode since.
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Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] Protein for Vegans and Plant Based EatersProtein for vegans and plant-based eaters by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com. Part 2 of 2. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/protein-for-vegans/ Related Episodes: Changing Protein Requirements’ & ‘Increasing Protein Intake After Age 65’ Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life. She offers delicio...2023-04-2709 minVegan Family KitchenThe unexpected benefits of cooking in a 310 sqft home: An interview with Kathy Davis of VegInspiredMost people believe that they'd cook better if they had a bigger kitchen... but is that so? Kathy Davis, who runs the Eat More Plants Academy and published three cookbooks, lives in a RV and her story challenges conventional views. It's all about intention.
Kathy Davis is the CEO of VegInspired and a plant-based lifestyle and mindset coach for female entrepreneurs. I was surprised to hear that, eight years ago, she came to plant-based eating kicking and screaming after her husband read an article about the health benefits. Later, a farm visit led her to become vegan. S...2023-04-2644 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 1] Protein for Vegans and Plant Based EatersProtein for vegans and plant-based eaters by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com. Part 1 of 2. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/protein-for-vegans/ Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life. She offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch...2023-04-2609 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] Iron for VegansIron for vegans: my point of view as a meal planner, woman, and mother by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com. Part 2 of 2. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/iron-for-vegans/ Related Episodes: 20: 7 Things That Happen When You Stop Eating Meat 83: [Part 1] Cast Iron Cooking for Vegans 84: [Part 2] Cast Iron Cooking for Vegans Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15...2023-04-0507 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 1] Iron for VegansIron for vegans: my point of view as a meal planner, woman, and mother by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com. Part 1 of 2. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/iron-for-vegans/ Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life. She offers delicious whole food plant...2023-04-0408 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] Calcium for VegansCalcium for vegans: my point of view as a meal planner, woman, and mother by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com. Part 2 of 2. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/calcium-for-vegans/ Related Episodes: 396: A Registered Dietitian’s Professional & Personal Journey to WFPB Nutrition Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatie...2023-03-0909 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 1] Calcium for VegansCalcium for vegans: my point of view as a meal planner, woman, and mother by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com. Part 1 of 2. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/calcium-for-vegans/ Related Episodes: 141: Ditch Dairy for Stronger Bones 340: Milk and Osteoporosis: The Calcium Myth Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got i...2023-03-0808 min
I AM HUMAN242: Learn to Cook Really Good Food Starting Today with Brigitte Gemme (Veggie Doctor Radio)In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have a thoughtful conversation with author, Brigitte Gemme about why cooking is important, and how we can develop this invaluable skill. This episode is especially applicable to all of us that exclaim “I hate cooking!” Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Affiliate links: Save 15% off your Hamama.com order for a limited time Use code ‘HAMAMA15’ Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is f...2023-02-191h 12Vegan Family KitchenThe spiritual energy of food: Conversation with Kimberly Winters, vegan coach and energy guide"When we uncover who we are, and we are willing to show up as that person, a lot of barriers just fall away."
Those are the wise and inspiring words of my guest, Kimberly Winters. Kimberly is the host of the Did You Bring the Hummus? podcast, where she gently guides those who wish to adopt a vegan lifestyle through their transition. In addition to coaching, she supports others - vegan or not - as an energy guide and reiki practitioner.
I wanted to bring Kimberly on the show to talk about the spiritual energy of f...2023-02-1535 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] How to Save Money on Healthy Vegan FoodPart 2 of 'how to save money on healthy vegan food' by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/save-money-on-healthy-vegan-food/ Related Episodes: 208: Why You Hate Cooking (and What You Can Do About It) Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change...2023-02-0308 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 1] How to Save Money on Healthy Vegan FoodRising food costs are a concern for most households these days. How to save money on healthy vegan food? Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com proposes a strategy that goes deeper than perusing flyers. Warning: mindset shifts ahead. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/save-money-on-healthy-vegan-food/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life. She offers delicious whole food pla...2023-02-0208 min
Did You Bring the Hummus? with Kimberly WintersEpisode 34 - Don't Touch My Tofu! with Brigitte Gemme of Vegan Family KitchenDo you sometimes feel resentful about having to make dinner....again? Do you wish there was an easier and less stressful way to meal plan? Are you looking for a healthier way to feed yourself and those you live with? You've just found the perfect podcast episode.
Today, I am joined by Brigitte Gemme os Vegan Family Kitchen. Brigitte is passionate about helping more people eat more plants, even if they will never go vegan. Though she used to love rare steak and blue cheese, she started cooking plant-based food in 2013 to reduce her environmental footprint, and w...2023-01-231h 00Vegan Family KitchenPlant-based in public health: An interview with Charlyn Black, Professor, UBC School of Population and Public HealthCharlyn Black trained as a family doctor more than forty years ago, but most of her career has been as a scholar dedicated to understanding the social determinants of health for over three decades. She is now a Professor at the UBC School of Population and Public Health, and an enthusiastic advocate for the power of predominantly plant-based diets for prevention and vitality. I am grateful that she is also a Vegan Meal Plan subscribers, using them in her own way as she'll explain in the interview.
In this conversation, we talk about:
Charlyn's journey from...2023-01-0543 min
Plant Based BriefingFlow in the Kitchen by Brigitte GemmeFlow in the kitchen by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/flow-in-the-kitchen-launch/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life. She offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week...2022-11-2408 minVegan Family KitchenNew book: Flow in the Kitchen available for pre-orderMy first book Flow in the Kitchen: Practices for Healthy Stress-Free Vegan Cooking is available for pre-order in ebook format from Amazon (compatible with all mobile devices)! (Paperback and Kobo coming soon.) It's not a cookbook! Instead of feeding you recipes, I offer you the seeds you can plant to grow your own versions of standard vegan dishes based on your preferences, ingredients you have at hand, and seasonal produce. Listen on to find out what's in the book and head over to Amazon.com to order. (Also available on Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk, and everywhere in Amazonland.) ...2022-10-2408 min
Plant Based BriefingSoy and Cancer: Should we Worry? Here’s What the Recent Literature SaysSoy and cancer: should we worry? Here’s what the recent literature says, by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/soy-and-cancer/ Related Episodes: 309 Fighting Hot Flashes With Diet 191: Is Soy Healthy for Breast Cancer? 190: 5 Facts About Soy Milk 36: Soy & Health Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decide...2022-10-1908 minVegan Family KitchenCooking with your Strengths: An Interview with Gemma McFall, Strengths Coach and Vegan Meal Plan subscriberDo you hate cooking? You are not alone. My guest today, Gemma McFall, used to feel just like you, but then she found a way to leverage her strengths to improve her kitchen reality. Listen on to find out what she did.
Gemma McFall is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and also a Vegan Meal Plan subscriber. Her work is to help women reduce stress and heal chronic pain so they can get back to enjoying life. After struggling for years with back pain herself and trying everything, she discovered that she had neuroplastic pain, which meant...2022-09-2145 min
Roots Change PodcastEp 77. You Won't Miss The Meat w/ Special guest, Brigitte GemmeAre you curious about what life without meat might be like or dare I say skip the dairy too? Have you ever found yourself scrambling to figure out what that would even look like? I have. About a year ago one of my kids let me know they no longer wished to eat meat and I didn't exactly handle it with grace. It felt like a personal attack. I thought it would be hard, time-consuming, and super expensive. Well, today I'm joined by the Vegan Family Kitchens's founder, Brigitte Gemme. and to say we SORT IT ALL...2022-09-2157 min
Plant Based BriefingChange How You Cook to Make Washing Dishes FasterChange how you cook to make washing dishes faster, by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/how-to-wash-dishes-faster/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life. She offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try...2022-09-1510 minVegan Family KitchenFrom Nepal to the Midwest and back: Babita Shresta, author of Plant-based HimalayaBabita Shresta thought she had landed on another planet when she first visited a grocery store in Minnesota. Coming from rural Nepal, where as a child she learned to cook fresh vegetables and simmer lentils alongside her grandfather, she had never seen packaged processed food. Pre-cooked tortillas and roti sold in plastic bags blew her mind. She could not have imagined that frozen meat would one day become part of her diet, yet it did. As a busy college student, she was too busy to think it all through. After some time, she realized that those convenience foods were...2022-09-1258 min
Plant Based BriefingNutrition for Plant-Based RunnersNutrition for plant-based runners: an interview with Kayla Slater, registered dietitian and running coach, by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/nutrition-for-plant-based-runners/ Kayla Slater’s Website: https://plantbasedperformancenutrition.com/ The Game Changers Documentary: https://gamechangersmovie.com/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life. She offers delicious whole food plant based...2022-08-2208 min
Plant Based Briefing3 Ethical Reasons to Eat a Whole Foods Plant Based Diet for HeatlhWhy should ethically motivated vegans embrace a healthy way of eating? Here are 3 ethical reasons to eat a whole foods plant based diet. By Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://seeking-coherence.medium.com/3-ethical-reasons-to-eat-a-whole-foods-plant-based-diet-for-health-17fa7360c91d Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life. She offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to m...2022-07-2110 min
Plant Based BriefingHow to Cook Brown Rice The Simplest, Healthiest & Easiest WayHow to cook brown rice the simplest, healthiest, and easiest way by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/easiest-way-to-cook-brown-rice/ Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. How to support the podcast: Share with oth...2022-07-0109 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] Should I Supplement B12?Should I supplement B12? Part 2 of 2 by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/should-i-supplement-b12/ Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social...2022-06-0206 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 1] Should I Supplement B12?Should I supplement B12? Part 1 of 2 by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/should-i-supplement-b12/ Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social...2022-06-0107 minVegan Family KitchenCan fertility improve with a plant-based diet? Exploring Dr. Jenny Lee’s journey toward better reproductive healthCan fertility improve with a plant-based diet? Research certainly seems to be on the side of a reduction in meat intake having a positive effect, while health plant-based diets focused on whole foods have the potential to improve many of the factors that influence fertility. To talk about it, I invited Dr. Jenny Lee on the podcast.
Dr. Jenny Lee is a board-certified physician in both Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, in addition to serving as a wellness coach. Through her work as a physician, she has seen many people developing and suffering from chronic disease caused b...2022-05-1931 minVegan Family KitchenIron for vegans: my views as a meal planner, woman, and motherIron is a common concern of well-meaning friends and relatives, upon learning that a loved one is going vegan or committing to eating more plants (and fewer animals). Since most people still think of meat as the source of the most abundant and easiest to absorb iron, isn’t forgoing animal products putting you at risk for iron deficiency? Unfortunately, many medical professionals contribute to spreading this outdated belief, despite ample scientific evidence to the contrary.
As someone who decides what’s for dinner for other people, I see it as my responsibility to stay informed on the t...2022-05-1616 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] Zero Waste Cooking For Vegans: Dos and Don’tsZero waste cooking for vegans - dos and don’ts. Part 2 of 2 by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/zero-waste-cooking-for-vegans/ Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. How to support the podcast: Share with others. Reco...2022-05-0311 minPlant Based BriefingPart 1] Zero-Waste Cooking For Vegans: Dos and Don’tsZero waste cooking for vegans - dos and don’ts. Part 1 of 2 by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/zero-waste-cooking-for-vegans/ Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podca...2022-05-0211 minVegan Family KitchenGetting in shape after kids: best tips from Amy Kakebeeke, plant-based certified personal trainerHow do you get into shape after having kids without spending hours in the gym? Amy Kakebeeke is the queen of squeezing short yet effective workouts in-between the many commitments of her busy life as a working mom. Get ready to be inspired to hop off the couch and start moving!
In the podcast, we:
- talk about Amy's work with busy women who want to lose weight and get in shape without spending hours at the gym
- tell Amy's journey to veganism _and_ fitness, coming from a meat & couch potato lifestyle
...2022-04-1129 minVegan Family KitchenMy son had plain pasta for dinner and I am ok with thatIf you also deal with picky eaters, you know how frustrating, discouraging, and worrisome it can be. I hope this story about my children's food journeys will make you feel less alone and more hopeful.
If you're interested in my Feed picky eaters with love workshop, check out the details here: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/register/feed-picky-eaters-with-love-workshop/.
Download your 5-day dinner plan that includes prep steps to make weeknights less stressful: Planned and Plant-based.
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2022-04-0606 minVegan Family KitchenWhy you need to join a plant-based cooking clubThere aren't many aspects of your life that won't be improved by joining a plant-based cooking club. It's a great way to ensure that you show up in the kitchen on weekends to do your batch cooking for the week. When Wednesday night comes and you open the fridge, you'll find the building blocks of dinner ready to assemble to create a fresh-tasting, delicious, healthy vegan meal. It's the perfect companion for the Vegan Meal Plans and that's why a lifetime subscription of the plans is bundled up with the cooking club membership. Learn more here: https://veganfamilykitchen.com...2022-03-3106 minPlant Based BriefingAre CSA Boxes Worth It? Read This Before You SubscribeAre CSA boxes worth it? Read this before you subscribe by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/find-joy-in-cooking/ Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. How to support the podcast: Share with others. Buy some merch: https://www.pla...2022-03-2512 minPlant Based Briefing20+ Things You Can Do to Find Joy in Cooking Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com shares over 20 practices you can embrace to find joy in cooking. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/find-joy-in-cooking/ Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. How to support the podcast: Share with others. Buy some merch: h...2022-02-1010 minPlant Based BriefingWhy You Hate Cooking (and What You Can Do About It)Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com discusses why it is that we hate cooking so much, along with suggested practices you can experiment with in order to find joy in cooking. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/why-you-hate-cooking/ Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. How t...2022-02-0910 minVegan Family KitchenDo you make time for grace?Grace hasn't been a ritual in my life thus far... but I think it should from now on. What do you think?
I always love to hear from you. Drop me an email at hello@veganfamilykitchen.com.
If you need help deciding what's for dinner, I can do that for you. Try the Planned & Plant-based 5-dinner plan and see if it helps out: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/planned-plant-based/
2022-02-0804 minVegan Family KitchenWhy I recommend an inexpensive slow cooker for plant-based cookingThe Instant Pot craze - and extremely effective marketing campaign - has cast a shadow on that simple hero, the slow cooker. Despite being the simplest appliance there is - with exactly zero moving parts! - slow cookers can still save the day, and in fact I recommend you use them at least once or twice per week to make comforting soups and stews. Listen on to find out the benefits and downsides of slow cooker, how to work around the latter, learn about some of my favorite plant-based slow cooker recipes, and find out why I don't think...2022-02-0319 minPlant Based BriefingNatural Vegan Nutrition Boosters: 6 Easy Cooking Hacks for Your FamilyBrigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com shares 6 easy vegan cooking hacks to increase the nutritional value of your food. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/natural-vegan-nutrition-boosters/ Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. Visit the merchandise shop: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop Follow Pla...2022-01-2607 minVegan Family KitchenWean yourself off meal kits with meal plansHave you been subscribing to meal kits and getting boxes of ready-to-cook food delivered to your door? I bet you are ready to step onto the next level by upgrading to a plant-based meal planning service instead.
I hope you enjoy the Vegan Family Kitchen podcast. If you'd like help getting started with plant-based meal plans, hit me up at hello@veganfamilykitchen.com. Also make sure to check out the Vegan Meal Plans subscription service. Use coupon code MEDIUM for 10% off meal plan subscriptions and a free 20-minute consultation.
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2022-01-2006 minVegan Family KitchenAre CSA boxes worth it? Listen before you subscribe.CSA box programs have you pay upfront for your summer's veggies. Is it worth it? For us, I think so, but it really depends on your circumstances. Make sure to listen to this podcast episode before you sign up for a CSA box program for the first time!
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2022-01-1213 minVegan Family KitchenMindful screen-free cooking: The pathway to become a faster, better cookWhen you cook, cook. (Or wash the dishes.) If you think you need your phone in the kitchen, listen to this episode to find you need to leave it out. It might just improve everything about your meals!
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2022-01-0619 minVegan Family KitchenCan dogs be plant-based? Meeting Laura Simonson, founder of VirchewAbout a third of American and Canadian households have a dog, and the numbers have grown since the beginning of the pandemic. My own household does not include tail-wagging friends, but I know dogs are part of the family for many. So what do they all eat? Can dogs be plant-based?
This question becomes increasingly urgent as companion animal numbers increase and the climate emergency looms. On average, a third of dogs’ calories come from meat, and American dogs collectively eat as much as the entire population of France. By some estimates, adding a medium-sized dog to a f...2022-01-0438 minPlant Based BriefingPlant Based Food Preparedness For Your Family: Start With a Mindset ShiftBrigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com explains why plant-based and vegan people need to start thinking about food preparedness. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/food-prep...2021-12-2108 minPlant Based BriefingVegan Cooking for Beginners - Get Started the Easy WayAn introduction to vegan cooking - for beginners or those who’ve tried it but were disappointed with the results! Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com shares tips and advice about how to get started - the easy way. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as...2021-12-0611 minVegan Family KitchenInvest in your wealth and health today - Interview with Alison Setton financial educatorWhat's the link between health and wealth? Among other things, both require us to invest in them - and both yield fabulous benefits and freedom if we are committed to growing them steadily. Join me in the Vegan Family Kitchen as I engage in conversation about health and wealth with my neighbor and long-time Vegan Meal Plan subscriber, the financial educator Alison Setton.
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or via her web sites https://alisonsetton.ca (for Canadian residents) or https://alisonsetton.com (for US residents)
If you'd like to...2021-12-0236 minPlant Based BriefingHow to Improvise a Balanced Vegan Meal from Pantry IngredientsBrigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com explains how to throw together a quick, balanced vegan meal from pantry ingredients, and how to build your cooking confidence as a result. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfa...2021-11-1811 minVegan Family KitchenMy 6 big reasons to feel grateful (not resentful) when cooking dinnerIs cooking more of a chore and less of a joy? That's understandable, and you're not alone. There may be underlying issues to address to improve your situation, but right now - when it's time to cook - focusing on gratitude might make you feel better. Here are my grateful thoughts.
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2021-10-2006 minVegan Family KitchenYour meal planning priorities: what matters most? what can you let go of?Project management works for big construction site... and for family cooking, too! Take a moment to reflect with me on your priorities, decide what matters most to you, and let go of what's not serving you right now.
Help yourself to my meal planning resources: https://veganfamilykitchen.com2021-09-1710 minVegan Family KitchenPlant-based doctors at home: An interview with Dr. Nina Hourmouzis and Dr. Nina PatelHow do traditionally-trained doctors become advocates for lifestyle medicine and plant-based eating? Dr. Nina Hourmouzis and Dr. Jimisha Patel share their plant-based journeys.
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2021-06-0951 minVegan Family KitchenVegan meal planning with picky eaters in mind: 7 loving stepsAre you struggling to feed picky eaters who have a very narrow idea of what constitutes "good food"? I get you: my kids are quite specific in their preferences. It can be tempting to cook a separate dinner just for them. Or, when we're particularly exhausted, to tell them: "Take it or leave it, there is no other dinner." Please consider my third way: gentle meal planning.
Resources linked here: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/meal-planning-around-picky-eaters/
2021-05-1411 min
Opening Up with Dipanshu RawalPhysical + Mental Health Benefits of Turning Vegan With Brigitte GemmeThis video interview goes into complete depth of various discussions and arguments around Veganism.
I had a great time chatting with Brigitte Gemme of https://www.VeganFamilyKitchen.com
about a side of my personal life that I rarely talk about in public. Hope you enjoy this refreshing discussion!2021-05-102h 11
Vegan Family Kitchen5 urgent and easy eco-friendly eating habits you can adopt this weekA third of the resources we extract from the Earth feed our insatiable appetites. What changes can you make to your way of eating and drinking today to seriously decrease your environmental impact? I have 5 suggestions for you.
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2021-04-2910 min