#97b: A Guide to Replacing Meat in Your Meals

When many people first become interested in a plant-based diet, they may find it difficult to design meals without meat. This is normal as in the United States we are used to centering meals around animal products. When people crave meat I suspect that they are desiring one or more of three things: a meaty/hearty texture, saltiness or fat.

#96b: Waste Reduction in Your Home Room by Room

Americans produce a lot of trash. It is not difficult to do as our lifestyle is one of consumption and disposable items. It’s not because we are bad or inherently evil people that don’t care about the planet. It is just because it is easy, convenient and part of our culture. It may take a little work in the beginning, but changing our habits doesn’t have to be difficult. I want to take you room by room of your house to give you ideas on how you can decrease waste and choose items that are more environmentally sustainable.

#96: The Link Between Bees and Our Survival with Dr. Reese Halter

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I talk with Dr. Reese Halter, a forensic naturalist and lover and protector of the earth.

Nutrition, Feeding, Habits, environmentDr. YamiApril 26, 2020food, eating, environment, bees, pollinators, climate change, environmental sustainability, honeyComment

#95.5: How to be a House Plant Parent with Darryl Cheng

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I talk with Darryl Cheng, a house plant expert, who gives us so many great tips on taking care of our house plants.

Habits, environment, LifestyleDr. YamiApril 22, 2020home, house plants, environmentComment

#95: Waste Reduction in Your Home with Alyssa Sikora

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I talk with Alyssa Sikora, a plant-based mama and zero-waste and slow-living advocate. She has been practicing this lifestyle for a while now and she has some great tips and ideas that you may consider implementing in your own household.

Feeding, Habits, environment, childrenDr. YamiApril 19, 2020food, eating, WFPB, waste reduction, climate change, sustainability, zero wasteComment

#94b: Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Before I tell you about my minimalism journey and how it changed my life, let me point out a few statistics. The United States is a consumerist society. In this country, we are in the habit of purchasing things, even when we can’t really afford it.

#94: Climate Change and Your Diet with Dr. John McDougall

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, you will hear from a man that is fired up and ready to fight to keep planet earth alive through the power of food.

Nutrition, Feeding, Habits, Medical Experts, environmentDr. YamiApril 12, 2020food, eating, chronic disease, WFPB, climate change, environment, factory farmingComment

#93b: Minimalism: What, Why, and How

My definition minimalism is “living more by having less.” I also really love the minimalists’ definition: “Minimalism is a tool to rid yourself of life’s excesses in favor of focusing on what’s important so you can have happiness, fulfillment, and freedom.”

Mindset, environment, children, Family, LifestyleDr. YamiApril 8, 2020travel, minimalism, environmental sustainability, financial freedomComment

#93: Beginners Guide to Reducing your Carbon Footprint with Kate Gottlieb

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have an open discussion with my friend Kate about sustainability, carbon footprints and what we can each do NOW to help our earth heal.

Nutrition, Habits, environmentDr. YamiApril 5, 2020food, eating, WFPB, sustainability, climate change, carbon footprint, waste, recyclingComment