Plant-Based Eating Made Simple
Plant-based nutrition, considerations for transitioning to a healthier diet and nutrient considerations.
Episode 60
Tofu 101: How to Cook Tofu Without Failing
Episode 56
Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet: B12, Zinc, Magnesium, Chromium and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Episode 40
Michelle Guests on Plant‑Based Canada Podcast
Episode 39
Smart Pantry Staples: Build a Healthy, Plant‑Forward Kitchen in Minutes
Episode 28
Easy Plant-Based Ingredient Swaps: Dairy, Egg and Oil Alternatives
Episode 17
Vegan vs Plant-Based: Breaking Down Vegetarian, Vegan and Whole Food Plant-Based Diets
Episode 6
How to Transition to a Plant-Based Diet
Gut Health & The Microbiome
Digestive health, fibre, microbiome science, gut-brain connections and emerging research.
Episode 47
Healing Leaky Gut Naturally
Episode 46
Microplastics, Leaky Gut and Chronic Disease
Episode 45
What Your Bowel Movements Reveal About Gut Health
Episode 44
The Truth About Fibre: Why Most People Are Dangerously Deficient (And What to Do About It)
Episode 38
Are Emulsifiers Wrecking Your Gut?
Episode 5
Gut Health Explained
Healthy Aging & Disease Prevention
Longevity, healthy aging, chronic disease prevention and evidence-based wellness.
Episode 69
Plant-Based Nutrition, Cancer Prevention and the Power of Fiber
Episode 68
Perimenopause and Menopause Demystified
Episode 64
Nutrition and Cancer: Prevention, Treatment and the Power of a Plant-Based Plate (with Dr Zahra Kassam)
Episode 25
Blue Zones Power Nine Hacks
Episode 24
Longevity Secrets of Blue Zones
Episode 16
Health Benefits of Tea: Immunity, Heart Health and Cancer Prevention
Nutrition Basics for Beginners
Start here if you're new to nutrition and want the foundational concepts explained simply.
Episode 59
The Inverted Food Pyramid Explained (with Dr Matt Nagra)
Episode 54
Gluten, Grains and the Great Bread Debate
Episode 53
The Whole Grain Hierarchy: What You Really Need to Know
Episode 52
The Health Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods
Episode 37
The Truth About Sodium and Your Health
Episode 23
Choosing Carbs Wisely
Episode 21
Is Alcohol Bad for You? Latest Canadian and WHO Guidelines Explained
Episode 10
Understanding Dietary Fats and Food Labels
Episode 4
Why Protein Matters: Animal vs Plant Protein Explained
Episode 3
How Much Water Should You Really Drink? Hydration Myths and Facts
Episode 2
Canada's Food Guide Explained
Nutrition Myths & Trending Topics
Breaking down headlines, misconceptions, food fears and controversial nutrition claims.
Episode 65
Margarine vs Butter
Episode 61
Are Microwaved Foods Safe?
Episode 58
Seed Oils vs Saturated Fats
Episode 55
Are Fast-Food Veggie Burgers Really Healthy?
Episode 42
Bone Broth Breakdown
Episode 41
Collagen Craze: What It Is and Whether Supplements Are Worth It
Episode 32
Top Food Trends of 2024: What Stayed and What Was Overhyped
Episode 22
Are Carbs Bad?
Episode 20
Is Ghee Healthy? The Truth About Ghee, Saturated Fat and Oil-Free Cooking
Episode 19
Exploring the Latest Food Trends: Plant-Based Innovations and Market Shifts
Episode 9
Exploring Human Evolution: Were We Hunters, Gatherers or Both?
Episode 7
Should You Quit Dairy? The Truth About Milk, Hormones and Healths
Foods, Ingredients & Superfoods
From chia seeds and cacao to coffee and tea, we separate nutrition facts from food hype and explore what the science actually says about the foods on your plate.
Episode 72
Why Seasonal Produce Tastes Better: The Benefits of Eating Local and In Season
Episode 51
The Science of Coffee (with Jenna Goodhand and Tomas Dobranski)
Episode 43
Chia vs Flax vs Hemp: The Super‑Seed Showdown!
Episode 34
The Nutrition of Chocolate (with María Mancini Cenobio)
Episode 33
Unlocking the Magic of Cacao, From Bean to Chocolate Elixir (with María Mancini Cenobio)
Episode 26
What Is Nutritional Yeast? Health Benefits, B12 and Umami Flavour
Episode 15
The Nutrition of Tea: Cognitive Benefits, Antioxidants and Chronic Disease Prevention
Episode 14
Should You Drink Tea When You're Sick? Exploring Herbal Remedies and Immune Support
Episode 13
What Are Phytonutrients? Benefits of Plant Compounds for Health and Disease Prevention
Episode 8
Plant-Based Milk Alternatives: Nutritional Benefits and Environmental Impact
Nutrition That Fits Real Life
Practical nutrition for busy humans: meal timing, habit change, pantry organization, dining out and making healthier choices without overcomplicating life.
Episode 50
Unlocking the Power of Chronobiology: Why When You Eat Matters More Than You Think
Episode 49
The Truth About Fasting: How Meal Timing Impacts Health, Sleep and Aging
Episode 29
Essential Kitchen Tools for Beginners: Knives, Air Fryers and More
Episode 27
Allergy Nutrition Tips
Episode 12
How to Eat Healthy at Restaurants: Smart Dining Out Tips
Episode 11
Tips and Tactics for Changing Eating Habits: Sustainable Nutrition Strategies
Recipes
Easy, healthy recipes, kitchen confidence and proof that healthy food doesn't have to be boring.
Episode 73
Easy Summer Desserts: Mango Sorbet and Tea Popsicles for Hot Days
Episode 67
Gazpacho Recipes War: Tomato Vibes vs Pea Power
Episode 62
Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe and the Power of Cruciferous Veggies
Episode 48
Plant-Based Mexican Chocolate Cake Recipe
Episode 30
Vegan Caesar Dressing Recipe and Plant-Based Summer Salad Tips
Food, Environment & Health
Chemicals, sustainability, and how the environment influences health outcomes.
Episode 71
Can Nutrition Protect Your Skin? The Foods That Support Healthy Sun Exposure
Episode 70
Sunscreen Myths, Skin Cancer Risks and Safe Sun Exposure: What the Science Really Says
Episode 66
Forever Chemicals (PFAS)
Episode 63
How to Manage Food Pesticides in a Pricey World
Episode 57
The Plate That Shapes the Planet: The Evidence-Based Case for a Plant-Centred Diet (with Dr Tushar Mehta)
The Noobs Lounge
Lifestyle, adventures and all the stuff that didn't quite fit into a nutrition category.
Episode 49 ½
Celebrating 50 Episodes! Behind-the-Scenes Bloopers and Outtakes
Episode 36
Redefining Comfort Food at Ronald McDonald House (with Chef Kim Sutherland)
Episode 35
The Myth of Chocolate Ceremonies (with María Mancini Cenobio)
Episode 31
Post-Hiatus Comeback and What’s New in Healthy Eating
Episode 18
Michelle’s Bali Adventure: Yoga, Food and Travel Insights
Episode 1