Vegan Yarns
Vegan Yarns
Rutvik and Rushit
In this podcast we talk all things vegan by bringing you and discussing a different topic each week. Veganism is so much more than just food and we will unpack different aspects of this lifestyle and shed some light on the good, the bad and the ugly. We intend to keep our views free from bias and just say things as they are or as we see it! If you would like us to discuss a particular topic, or have any comments, flick us an email at [email protected].
The Plastic Solution: 5 R's
We have established by now that plastic is a real problem. But how do we solve this issues?The problem isn't all plastic, it's the single use plastic that's the issue.In this episode we discuss the five R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose, and Refuse. We talk in depth about recycling and why only 9% of plastic gets recycled. We also give you some alternatives to use that are better for the planet, humans and also marine life.Note: This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used as any form of advice.   Our email address is [email protected]. Please contact us if you have any questions, suggestions, feedback or would like a specific topic discussed on the show!
Sep 26, 2021
44 min
The Plastic Problem
We've all heard why plastic use is bad. But just how bad is it? And how bad is it for the marine life? Plastic has revolutionized our society, so much so, that seeing life without plastic seems impossible. In this episode we discuss the plastic problem, why plastic is so important for humanity but also detrimental at the same time. We give you some mind-boggling stats, and then discuss how this affects marine life and the millions of mammals in the ocean.Note: This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used as any form of advice.   Our email address is [email protected]. Please contact us if you have any questions, suggestions, feedback or would like a specific topic discussed on the show!
Sep 19, 2021
39 min
Reductionism
Ever heard of Reductionism or Reducetarian? You may be one yourself. In a nutshell reductionism is reducing the consumption of animal products. This on the surface sounds like a great thing to do. But recently, it's been getting a lot of stick (from vegans themselves!).In this episode we discuss what reductionism is, and what the impact of this is to our environment and animals. We then discuss why there is resistance towards this movement, and finally we give our thoughts on this.Note: This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used as any form of advice.   Our email address is [email protected]. Please contact us if you have any questions, suggestions, feedback or would like a specific topic discussed on the show!
Sep 12, 2021
27 min
Vegan Diet For Treatment/Prevention Of Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the biggest killers in the world. No wonder it's called the "Silent Killer". Over 400 million people in the world have diabetes.In this episode, we discuss what diabetes is, what are the different types of diabetes and how you can get diabetes. There are many different factors that can affect the chances of you getting diabetes, such us - age, genetics, ethnicity, diet, exercise. While some are not in our control, diet and exercise certainly are. We then discuss why a plant based diet can potentially help in preventing diabetes but also treatment of diabetes. We give you some great food choices that may help you.Note: This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used as any form of advice.   Our email address is [email protected]. Please contact us if you have any questions, suggestions, feedback or would like a specific topic discussed on the show!
Sep 5, 2021
55 min
Decoding Food Labels
Ever been shopping and picked up a product and thought - "I have no idea if this is plant based". This can be a daily struggle. It is very hard to know if certain ingredients are plant based or not. More so, a lot of information on a food label is misleading and is there to only draw your attention.In this episode, we go through step by step how to read a food label. The front, and the ingredient list at the back and also the nutritional information.  Get into a habit of reading labels!Note: This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used as any form of advice.   Our email address is [email protected]. Please contact us if you have any questions, suggestions, feedback or would like a specific topic discussed on the show!
Aug 29, 2021
49 min
Top 10 Foods For A Vegan Kitchen
Transitioning into a plant based diet can be overwhelming. What foods do I replace meat and dairy with? Will I still get all the nutrients?In the episode we talk about 10 foods that every kitchen must have. We have tried to make sure we cover off all the important nutrients!Note: This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used as any form of advice.   Our email address is [email protected]. Please contact us if you have any questions, suggestions, feedback or would like a specific topic discussed on the show!
Aug 22, 2021
45 min
Food's Impact On The Environment: Part 3
Many believe we have reached the tipping point as far as environment is concerned. We need to act urgently to save our plant. Talking about the environment can't be done in one episode. Hence, we will be doing a mini-series of three (at least) episodes on this.In this episode we talk about water use and in particular it's relation to animal agriculture. Water is a scarce resource and it is running out very fast. Over a third of our population don't have access to clean water. We discuss how much water is used in agriculture and also in animal agriculture, and we compare that with that of crops. We also talk about eutrophication and the impact animal agriculture has on this. Finally we discuss whether Veganism can do it's part in decreasing extreme weather patterns that we are seeing at the moment (floods, drought, hurricanes, wild fires etc.). Note: This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used as any form of advice.   Our email address is [email protected]. Please contact us if you have any questions, suggestions, feedback or would like a specific topic discussed on the show!
Aug 15, 2021
42 min
Food's Impact On The Environment: Part 2
Many believe we have reached the tipping point as far as environment is concerned. We need to act urgently to save our plant. Talking about the environment can't be done in one episode. Hence, we will be doing a mini-series of three (at least) episodes on this.In this episode we talk about land use, with a particular focus on land use for animal agriculture, and also land use for plant based foods. We give you some stats on how much land is available for us to grow food, and how much of it we actually use for human consumption vs animal consumption.Land use for animal agriculture also affects our bio-diversity and deforestation for animal agriculture has resulted in many plant and animal species to go extinct.Note: This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used as any form of advice.   Our email address is [email protected]. Please contact us if you have any questions, suggestions, feedback or would like a specific topic discussed on the show!
Aug 8, 2021
38 min
Food's Impact On The Environment: Part 1
Many believe we have reached the tipping point as far as environment is concerned. We need to act urgently to save our plant. Talking about the environment can't be done in one episode. Hence, we will be doing a mini-series of three (at least) episodes on this.In this episode, we talk about global warming and greenhouse gas emissions and the effect it has on our environment. We talk about why our food choices, in particular animal agriculture have a big impact on our planet.We then discuss the different types of gases, how they are emitted in the atmosphere, why they are harmful, and how animal agriculture plays a huge role in this.We then discuss some of the ways these gases can be reduced.Note: This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used as any form of advice.   Our email address is [email protected]. Please contact us if you have any questions, suggestions, feedback or would like a specific topic discussed on the show!
Aug 1, 2021
43 min
Facts About Fats
There is so much controversy around dietary fats. Are you good for you, or will they cause cardio vascular diseases? Will they make me fat?In this episode, we breakdown fats. We explain what fats are, why they are needed, also what happens if you eat too much fats.We then further breakdown the different types of fats, and tell you which foods contains those fats and which fats to avoid and which fats to eat, and how much!Note: This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used as any form of advice.   Our email address is [email protected]. Please contact us if you have any questions, suggestions, feedback or would like a specific topic discussed on the show!
Jul 25, 2021
42 min
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