The hidden health benefits of beans, with Amelia Christie-Miller

09/14/21 • 54 min

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Vegan news and reviews: Discover what Holly and Molly have to say about the new McPlant burger launch and what to expect from Waitrose's new Plantlife range. The girls also discuss the new Meat Atlas report and the upcoming film Eating Our Way To Extinction , featuring Kate Winslet.
For this week's taste test, they try the new vegan Baxters soups, Ilchester's Vegan Blue and Melting Mature cheese, and - eek - some of Tesco's Christmas range!
This week's listener questions are all about organic food (is it actually better for us?) and ancient grains (what are they and why should we eat them?). To submit your questions to Holly and Molly, email [email protected].
The interview: Amelia Christie-Miller believes in beans so much that she set up her own company. Now she's campaigning for the future of food to focus on beans rather than meat replacement products. Find out why beans are so good for us and our soils...
Coming up next week: The girls take on a Whole Food Plant Based Challenge with guidance from nutrition advisor and vegan chef Lisa Marley.
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Why I finally went from veggie to vegan, with actress Olivia D'Lima

Vegan news and reviews: The girls are back from their holidays and Holly shares her favourite spots to dine out vegan-style in London (find out what she thought of Earthling Ed's Unity Diner!). They also discuss the new worldwide Plant-Based Treaty, and an article that claims meat eaters are the preachy ones, not vegans!
Holly and Molly also review pickles and ferments by Vadasz, protein-packed soups from Press London and Sweet Freedom's low cal Choc Pots.
Each week they answer your questions, too and this week you asked: how can I lose weight on a vegan diet, and how do I know I'm getting enough calcium?
The interview: Casualty actor and Best Newcomer nominee Olivia D'Lima explains why she went from veggie to vegan during lockdown, her experience of eating on set, how Joaquin Phoenix inspired her and how she's influencing others with cooking, not preaching. She also shares her favourite dishes, inspired by her Goan roots.
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Take our 30-day whole food plant-based challenge, with tips from Lisa Marley

Vegan news and reviews: Holly and Molly launch their 30-day whole food, plant-based challenge, before discussing the controversial launch of a vegan black pudding at ASDA, and the newly opened, first fully vegan Pizza Express restaurant.
They also taste test new Cauldron products for National Tofu Month and give their verdict on BOSH's brioche buns.
Finally, the girls answer your questions on how to meet fellow vegans, and which books will help educate and inspire you on your vegan journey. To submit your questions, email [email protected].
The interview: Vegan chef, blogger and nutrition advisor Lisa Marley provides advice for our new 30-day whole food plant-based challenge. What do we need to consider? What are the health benefits? And is it OK to eat pasta and bread? Lisa also shares her tips for vegan baking, and a daily meal plan on her blog to help you get started.
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