Podcasts by Peas of Mind Podcast
Welcome to the Peas of Mind Podcast, where we discuss all things vegetarian and vegan, from our discoveries, to trends, to tips on transition. In this series, we share things people who are interested in vegetarianism might encounter, useful tips, and experiences that we think our fellow vegetarian peeps can relate to.
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Further podcasts by Sarah D. & Olivia J.
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Ep. 29 Cooking In Quarantine from 2020-07-21T10:00:20
*SOUND NOTE: We apologize for the slight echo that can be heard from 1:10 to 4:30. It DOES go away, but we understand if you’d like to skip ahead to 4:30 to get past it.
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Ep. 28 - From Pyramids to Plates Part 2- The Evolution of U.S. Government Dietary Guidelines from 2019-04-17T12:00:04
US dietary guidelines have changed dramatically over the last 100+ years. What can these changes tell us about the US’s ever-changing economy and culture? In this episode, we’re continuing our revi...
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Ep. 27 - From Pyramids to Plates Part 1: Current Dietary Guidelines for Americans from 2019-03-20T12:42:36
Recently, Canada made headlines for some landmark plant-based changes in its dietary recommendations. We were curious how these nutrition recommendations compared to the United States' current diet...
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Ep. 26 - Protein Powders and Supplements from 2019-03-06T11:00:28
In the world of health and fitness, powders and supplements options abound. With all of the supplement choices on the market, it can still be difficult to find quality, affordable vegetarian and ve...
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Ep. 25 - Superfoods from 2019-02-21T02:55:54
If you’ve been inside a Whole Foods in the last five years, you’ve probably seen items labeled “superfoods.” But what are superfoods, and are they really worth their hefty price tags? In this episo...
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Ep. 24 - Slaying Holiday Hurdles from 2018-11-19T14:43:50
For vegetarians and vegans, holiday celebrations can cause food struggles. With all of the meat-centric holiday meals out there, what can those on a plant-based diet do to survive the holidays at h...
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Ep. 23 - Unhealthy Cravings from 2018-10-17T14:00:29
Cravings - let’s get real, we all have them. From savory chips to sweet treats, unhealthy food cravings can make us feel great in the moment and guilty later. How can vegetarians and vegans balance...
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Ep. 22 - Where should you get your nutrition information? from 2018-09-10T13:30:06
In a world of social media influencers, there is an overabundance of nutrition information out there that is often conflicting and confusing. From Instagram models, to YouTubers, to podcasters, to ...
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Ep. 21 - A Brief History of Vegetarianism from 2018-09-03T14:50:59
This season, we will be digging into topics related to nutrition; but first, we’re backing up a bit. Where did vegetarianism come from? Has it changed over time?
Vegetarianism often gets ...
Ep. 20 - "I'm vegetarian" - Why is that so hard to say? from 2018-07-17T14:00:14
Why can it be so uncomfortable to explain and discuss why we are vegetarian or vegan? Often the reasons are motivated by positivity and compassion for ourselves and the world around us, whether its...
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Ep. 19 - Feeding Our Fur Babies from 2018-07-10T14:00:14
So you’re vegetarian, but what about your pet? Can you still be an ethical vegetarian and feed your pets meat? Can dogs or cats thrive on a vegetarian or vegan diet? In this episode, we explore the...
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Ep. 18 - Fast Food Favorites from 2018-07-02T22:05:29
For the days when you have something to celebrate or you just Do. Not. Want. To. Cook. Whether it’s dining out, grabbing fast food, or ordering takeout, the vegetarian options only seem to be growi...
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Ep. 17 - Cooking Fails from 2018-06-25T15:26:15
Have you ever tried a new recipe that totally failed because of a tiny mistake? Or maybe a big one…Cooking fails happen to the best of us. In this episode, we share some of our personal vegetarian ...
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Ep. 16 - Stereotypes and Misconceptions from 2018-06-18T13:52:49
Can vegetarians be athletes? Where do vegetarians get their protein? Do vegetarians only eat salad? There are a lot of misconceptions about vegetarian and vegan diets out there. In this episode, we...
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Ep. 15 - Cookbook Reviews from 2018-06-11T22:54:31
Are you trying to find fun, easy, vegetarian recipes, but aren’t sure where to start? In this episode, we discuss a few of our favorite vegetarian and vegan cookbooks. We evaluated these cookbooks ...
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Ep. 14 (Mini) - Thought Experiment from 2018-06-04T13:00:22
If you could only eat 1 fruit, 1 vegetable, 1 legume, and 1 grain for the rest of your life, which ones would you choose? In this episode, we ponder the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicin...
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Ep. 13 - Feminism and Vegetables from 2018-05-21T14:00:22
Feminism: it’s a term that invokes a lot of ideas and emotions, but how does it relate to our diets? In the US, the majority of vegetarians and vegans are women.** In this episode, we unpack the un...
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Ep. 12 (Mini) - Veg Celebs from 2018-05-14T21:14:55
This week on the pod we share our favorite vegan and vegetarian celebrities! This eclectic list of singers, actors, comedians, athletes, and politicians run the full spectrum of plant-based eating ...
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Ep. 11 - Living with a Non-Vegetarian from 2018-05-07T19:00:16
So you’ve decided to become vegetarian; but what about your partner? In this episode, we talk about what it’s like being a vegetarian with a non-vegetarian partner. From grocery shopping, to cookin...
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Season 2 Preview from 2018-04-12T03:33:06
We've officially wrapped Season 1 of the Peas of Mind Podcast! Thank you so much for listening to this past season - we're working hard on Season 2 and will be back in your feeds soon. For now, we'...
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Ep. 10 (Mini) - Snack Attack from 2018-04-04T01:03:32
We’ve all been there, stuck in class or work late in the afternoon and your stomach starts to rumble. But you don’t have to suffer through the afternoon slump! In this episode, we’re serving up som...
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Ep. 9 - Defining Vegetarianism: Where We Draw Our Lines from 2018-03-26T23:18:28
How do we define what it means to be a vegetarian? Is vegetarianism a diet, or is it a lifestyle? The answers may be more subjective than you think. How we define “vegetarian” often depends on our ...
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Ep. 8 (Mini) - Surprise! You Can't Eat That from 2018-03-19T15:33:12
Thinks it’s easy to tell what’s vegetarian and what isn’t? Think again. In this episode, we talk about the top 10 most surprising things we’ve found that are not vegetarian (or at least fall in som...
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Ep. 7 - Clean Meat: Would you eat it? from 2018-03-12T14:52:42
What is clean meat? In this episode, we discuss how meat grown in a lab, developed in a cruelty-free way from animal cells, could impact the factory farming industry, food consumption, and how we d...
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Ep. 6 (Mini) - Breakfast: Ballin’ on a Budget from 2018-02-27T04:08:54
Living on a budget? Having a hard time rising and shining in the morning? We’ve got the breakfast recipes for you! In this minisode, we’re dishing up our top 10 favorite easy breakfast recipes for ...
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Ep. 5 (Mini) - Lunch: Best or Most Awkward Meal of the Day? from 2018-02-19T23:45:04
Lunch — it can be the best of times or the most awkward of times, especially if you’re vegetarian. In this minisode, we share our top ten favorite easy lunch recipes for our fellow veg peeps on the...
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Ep. 4 (Mini) - Dinners: Derivative Works from 2018-02-16T03:25:01
This week we are kicking off our top 10 mini-series! These will be shorter episodes, or "minisodes" where we'll discuss a list of top 10 things we like, and dislike, as vegetarians.
In th...
Ep. 3 - Nooch, Lacteal Secretions and Other Fun Foods! from 2018-02-06T03:35:26
In this episode, we discuss the role language plays in how we perceive and desire foods. Language plays a huge role in how food is branded. This is an area where vegetarian and vegan foods struggle...
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Ep. 2 - Veganuary from 2018-01-30T02:53:33
In this episode, we discuss our experiences participating in Veganuary, or going vegan for the month of January. Veganuary is a social media trend and also an organization - check them out: https:/...
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Ep. 1 - Resolutions and Bad Fad Diets from 2018-01-15T23:12:26
In this episode, we discuss New Years' Resolutions, bad fads, and how to stick with a diet - and we throw in some veggie tips along the way.
U.S. News and World Report recently ranked the...