Discover Australia's Vegan Wonders with The Whole Food Vegan Podcast! 🌱 Join Mark and "Sheila" as they embark on an Australian vegan adventure, sharing their insights and tips for plant-based travellers. In this episode, they explore Australia's diverse culinary scene and provide valuable advice for those seeking vegan options Down Under. Expectations vs. Reality: The team discusses their expectations of traveling to Australia and how they were pleasantly surprised by the abundance of vegan...

In this episode of the Whole Food Vegan Podcast, hosts Mark and Sue embark on a culinary adventure as they plan and experience a vegan journey in Japan. The couple shares their thoughts and expectations before their trip, highlighting concerns about the prevalence of fish-based dishes and hidden non-vegan ingredients in Japanese cuisine. As they arrive in Tokyo for a short stopover on their way to Australia, Mark and Sue share their experiences finding vegan meals in a foreign land. They rely...

Welcome to The Whole Food Vegan Podcast, where we're all about celebrating the simple joys of vegan living. No frills, no fuss—just good vibes and great food! Join us, Mark and Sue, as we relive our unforgettable vegan barbecue experience in our latest episode. We're not your typical cooking show; we're just passionate about sharing our love for whole food plant-based cuisine. Our BBQ shindig was a testament to this ethos, where friends and family gathered to enjoy a spread of delectable...

In this episode we interview Anthony Masiello who successfully used a whole food plant based diet to assist with losing over 11st. One of the most inspiring parts of Anthony’s story is how it took a life-altering event such as being turned down for a life insurance policy while still in his 30’s for him to understand he needed to make a 180 degree shift in his life. Almost overnight he went from a 17-year career in the pharmaceutical industry to realizing there had to be a better way to live...

In this episode we talk about: Ingredient substitutesMeat alternativesAdditivesWe look specifically at how you can replace and veganise: EggsPasta (fresh)CheeseCreamWhite/Cheese SauceHoneyPastryBeef/LambChickenFishBaconWe then talk about a vegan recipe for Lasagne. Finally, we mention a whole range of ‘E’ numbers which you might want to avoid as a vegan. Here’s the vegan/gluten free cake we mentioned, go look up the recipe We also mentioned a Lebanese flat bread that we had from Vivo Lounge,...

On to the show… we start this show by introducing a wonderful book called the “One Pot Vegan” by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook, we made a wonderful single dish fish and chips, truly easy and tasty. There are so many places you can get your vegan inspiration from, and in this episode we talk about a whole range of ideas including:Books (please see our booklist at the end of this post close bracketsMagazinesOnline recipes including Podcasts, blogs, YouTube and BBC Good Food guideNewspaper cuttingsThe...

Watch out for series 3 podcasts coming every 2 weeks: Dec 9th - Where to get vegan inspiration for meals & ChristmasDec 23rd - How to veganise non vegan recipesJan 6th - Going from morbidly obese to healthy weight - an interview with Anthony MasielloJan 20th - BBQaFeb 2nd - Eating and cooking vegan food in JapanFeb 17th  - Eating and cooking vegan food in AustraliaBe sure to subscribe to catch all episodes as they go live. Support the show

In this episode we talk about cost cutting ideas and eating in tune with the seasons. We mention simple vegan recipes for: Kale and Potato cakesBarley and Lentil Bake We then talk about a few ways to avoid processed food, like "cheese" and "ham" alternatives and burgers, we give you some low cost alternatives. Keeping a well stocked larder is also key and we give some tips on what low cost items to keep in stock, including joining bulk food buying groups like Suma Wholesale. Meal planning...

In this episode we interview a women's health and fitness coach, Clarissa Gannin from Vegan Fit for Life. We take an interesting tour of Vegan nutrition for both the 'regular' person as well as athletes and discuss some of the common problems Clarissa comes across as a nutrition coach, what do you think some of those mistakes might be? Please visit our website to comment directly on the post. We discuss women's health and some of the things women can do to make sure they eat a balanced and...

In this episode we are going to be looking at eating a healthier whole food vegan diet. Really useful for people that have given a vegan diet a go for a while and want to make it healthier. And also useful if you are thinking about trying some vegan meals in the week, or perhaps going vegan completely for January during Veganuary 2023. We're going to give some examples of how to make standard dishes healthier, plus we look at what to eat and what to avoid. We're not here to tell you what to...

In this episode we take a deep look into the use of a slow cooker which, in our opinion is a must for any vegan cook. We talk about: the benefits of a slow cooker, including the cost of running a slow cookerthe different types of slow cookerslow cooker recipesslow cooker tips and tricksComparing a slow cooker cost with the cost of an oven In the show I mentioned about reducing energy costs, here are my calculations. Assuming an energy cost of 33p per kwh (about typical as at December 2022 in...

Top tips for eating with friends and family with shared meals. Advanced prep, eating out and top tips to avoid 'meaty' food contamination with shared meals. Support the show

This week we’ve got a very interesting week. We are going to look at protein. It’s quite a big subject, but we’ve made it really basic because we do need to know as vegans, how to eat protein. Comment directly on this post here https://govegan.online/series-2/how-to-get-protein-as-a-vegan/ “You’re not getting enough protein as vegan.” how many times have you heard that? We look at: Why do we need protein, what does it do?Basic wholefood protein sourcesProcessing wholefood protein sources to...

In this episode we talk about our latest cruise on Iona with P&O cruises. We cruised for 7 nights from Southampton to the Norwegian fjords, and in this podcast we give our top tips about living life on board as a vegan. Comment on the podcast here. Generally speaking we found life on board ship as a vegan to be a fantastic experience, the crew were very attentive (although sometimes not understanding what vegan was) and quickly learnt our preferences when we stuck to the same...

In this episode we take a detailed look at wine. We talk to Will, from Selected Grapes, a wine retailer and connoisseur about the reasons why some wines are not vegan, he also gives us a few insights into how to find out if a wine we’ve not experienced before is vegan. To comment on this post and see the show notes, please visit https://govegan.online/series-2/what-makes-wine-not-vegan/ He explains that one of the primary reasons that wines are not vegan is due to the fining and clarifying...

In this episode topic of the week is vegan breakfast. We talk about: Fried Breakfast, using scrambled tofu, sausages, baked beans, mushrooms & hashbrownsPorridge – protein powder, seeds, nutsPastries – Making your own or selecting vegan options from the supermarketYoghurt, fruit, smoothiesEating out – Tips and tricks for staying veganGranolaCooking inclusively as a caterer for vegans, whether that be for friends or professionallyWe then go on to talk about a couple of incredible recipes,...

Eating a vegan diet doesn't mean you can't enjoy all your winter favourites like stews with dumplings, heavier meals like roasts, and of course traditional puddings! To comment on this podcast and to view the recipes and show notes, please visit https://govegan.online/series-2/warm-comforting-vegan-winter-meals/ In this episode we talk about vegan options we have been eating this week; hearty sweet potato and peanut stew, nachos with chilli - great on jacket potato too, and a creamy...

In this episode we talk to Rym, and entrepreneurial vegan baker with her own plant-based ingredient company, Miiro. To comment directly on this, please visit https://govegan.online/series-2/creating-plant-based-sweet-treats/ We talk about: how to be creative in vegan bakingrediscovering taste as a vegandealing with gestational diabetes and how food impacts thiscreating plant-based, indulgent recipes with no added sugarhelping beginners get bakingreplacing sugar without any loss of...

In this episode we delve into understanding more about nutrition when eating a plant-based diet. We talk about vegetable sources of calcium, protein and all the vitamins you need. Specifically we talk about: Where do vegans get their protein from?Where do vegans get their calcium from?What is the best way to have the most nutritious vegan diet?To comment on this show and to see all of the recipes, please visit https://govegan.online/uncategorised/nutrition-on-a-vegan-plant-based-diet/ On the...

So many people talk about their dislike of tofu, they think it's slimy, tasteless and disgusting… In this podcast we wanted completely challenge this view. Click here to comment on  this post about tofu. Tofu comes in many forms soft silken to hard pressed, its spiritual home is in Asia where it is NOT need alternative. Tofu stands proud, in its own right as a tasty, not to mention essential dish on the table, along with meat and other vegetables. I've even heard it said that if tofu is...

Our focus this week is on beetroot, this is a wonderfully sweet and earthy seasonal vegetable which often either gets overlooked or turned into pickle - often not the most ingenious or appetising way to serve beetroot. To comment directly on this pod cast episode, please visit https://govegan.online/series-2/vegan-beetroot-recipes-including-gratin-cakes-roast-pickled-baked-and-tips-on-preparation/ Beetroot is naturally high in sugars which means it's high in energy, which is what we need at...

This week our focus is on bread, we give tips on making: sourdoughpizza baseflatbreadsregular breadquick breadmonkey breadPlease see the resources and show notes section for recipes and links. You might want to listen to the podcast as well as read the recipes in the how notes in order to get all of the tips on how to make bread. On the menu this week was: Tonkotsu mushroom ramen - I fabulous recipe with a multitude of strong flavours, great if you're cooking for non-vegans thank you very...

In series 2 of The Whole Food Vegan Pod Cast we are changing the format slightly. Each week we will continue to talk about food 'on the menu' for that week, you'll notice this changes as the year progresses and the seasons change as we eat seasonally.  However we will be focusing each episode on a different food related topic, it could be an ingredient, style of cooking or style of recipe… And this week we talk about beans. For the full show notes, please visit...

In this episode we talk about the importance of connecting with where your food comes from, specifically in connection with the cauliflower glut that Riverford have at the moment. We gave a great recipe for home-made wraps which we had with a bean chilli. Plus talk you through how to make caramelised onion quiche using tofu. This leads on to a great tip about using tofu which includes freezing, this allows you to squeeze out a lot of the moisture making the tofu able to absorb more flavours...