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Since 2009, It’s All About Food, a vegan podcast, has been bringing you the best in up-to-date news regarding food, our food system and the vegan lifestyle. Hosted by Caryn Hartglass, a vegan since 1988, the program includes in-depth interviews with medical doctors, nutritionists, dietitians, cook book authors, artists, poets, athletes, environmentalists, animal rights activists, farmers, food manufacturers, lawyers, food scientists and more. Learn how we can solve many of the world’s problems today and do it deliciously, here on It’s All About Food.

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New York, NY

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Since 2009, It’s All About Food, a vegan podcast, has been bringing you the best in up-to-date news regarding food, our food system and the vegan lifestyle. Hosted by Caryn Hartglass, a vegan since 1988, the program includes in-depth interviews with medical doctors, nutritionists, dietitians, cook book authors, artists, poets, athletes, environmentalists, animal rights activists, farmers, food manufacturers, lawyers, food scientists and more. Learn how we can solve many of the world’s problems today and do it deliciously, here on It’s All About Food.

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English


Episodes
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It’s All About Food - Hartglass & De Mattei: New Year News for 2025

1/7/2025
Listen Live by phone over ZenoRadio: (641) 741-2308 (585) 652-0611 Call Caryn’s personal archive number to hear the most recent five episodes of It’s All About Food: 1-701-719-0885 Hartglass & De Mattei: New Year News for 2025 Caryn Hartglass and Gary De Mattei come together to discuss the spread of Bird Flu and the increase in Obesity. They share party food ideas based on their recent New Year’s Eve event. The Cravings Cure Challenge The Cravings Cure Challenge is here to help you finally take back control—without relying on willpower or trying another diet that doesn’t stick. Over 4 days, Ella Magers (Sexy Fit Vegan®) will show you: How to identify the real reasons behind your cravings Why willpower isn’t the solution (and what is) A proven 5-step strategy to stop cravings in their tracks If you’re ready to feel empowered around food, this challenge is for you. It starts on February 3rd! Join now—it’s FREE Links mentioned in the program: H5 Bird Flu: Current SituationH5N1 vaccineInfluenza A (H5N1) Virus Monovalent Vaccine, Adjuvanted, manufactured by ID Biomedical Corporation – Questions and AnswersWhy Is the US Not Vaccinating Poultry Against Bird Flu?New CDC Data Show Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains HighBeef Consumption and Cardiovascular Disease Risk FactorsCommodity checkoff program70 Best Food PodcastsThe Everything Flatbread

Duration:00:56:30

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It’s All About Food - It’s All About Community

12/31/2024
Listen Live by phone over ZenoRadio: (641) 741-2308 (585) 652-0611 Call Caryn’s personal archive number to hear the most recent five episodes of It’s All About Food: 1-701-719-0885 Caryn Hartglass It’s All About Community Caryn talks about the importance of community in these difficult, polarized times. She gives ideas on creating community, finding ways to “break bread” with other to discuss difficult subjects, and ways for gift giving to be mindful.

Duration:00:56:30

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It’s All About Food - Victoria Moran, Age Like a Yogi: A Heavenly Path to a Dazzling Third Act

12/17/2024
Call Caryn’s personal archive number to hear the most recent five episodes of It’s All About Food: 1-701-719-0885 Victoria Moran, Age Like a Yogi: A Heavenly Path to a Dazzling Third Act Victoria Moran is a longtime devotee of yoga and author of thirteen previous books on wellbeing, compassionate living, and eclectic spirituality. Creating a Charmed Life was an international bestseller, and Shelter for the Spirit and Lit from Within earned her spots on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Victoria hosts the Main Street Vegan Podcast, is founder and director of Main Street Vegan Academy, and a cofounder of the Compassion Consortium, an interfaith spiritual center based on the principle of ahimsa. She was, at age 66, voted Peta’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50 and in her early 70s trained as a yoga instructor (RYT-200) and raja yoga instructor. Victoria is a frequent speaker and podcast guest, based in New York City.

Duration:00:58:00

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It’s All About Food - Caryn Hartglass, Self Care, Dairy Dangers, and Plant Foods Rise to the Top

12/10/2024
Caryn Hartglass, Self Care, Dairy Dangers, and Plant Foods Rise to the Top In this podcast Caryn discusses the importance of self-care to manage living in a world we cannot control. She covers two recent articles, one on Dairy and Bird Flu and the other on how whole, minimally processed plant foods are the best replacements for meat and dairy, and are actually superior on many levels. She gives an update on her SOS-free diet along with simple recipes that are healthy and easy to make and convenient to eat. LINKS mentioned in the podcast: How the Messy Process of Milking Cows Can Spread Bird FluBeans and peas best meat alternative, finds Oxford research IT’S ALL ABOUT FOOD IS NUMBER 14 on the Feedspot 70 Best Food Podcasts!!

Duration:00:57:00

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It’s All About Food - Nava Atlas, Vegan Soups and Stews for All Seasons

12/3/2024
Call Caryn’s personal archive number to hear the most recent five episodes of It’s All About Food: 1-701-719-0885 Nava Atlas, Vegan Soups and Stews for All Seasons Nava Atlas’s first book was Vegetariana, originally published in 1984 and most recently updated in 2021. She has written many vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, including American Harvest, Plant-Powered Protein, 5-Ingredient Vegan, Wild About Greens, and Vegan Holiday Kitchen. Nava also creates trade and limited edition visual books on women’s issues, notably, The Literary Ladies’ Guide to the Writing Life and Secret Recipes for the Modern Wife. Visit her websites, The Vegan Atlas (theveganatlas.com) and Literary Ladies Guide (literaryladiesguide.com). She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York State.

Duration:00:57:00

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It’s All About Food - Isabella La Rocca González, Censored Landscapes

11/19/2024
Call Caryn’s personal archive number to hear the most recent five episodes of It’s All About Food: 1-701-719-0885 Isabella La Rocca González, Censored Landscapes Isabella La Rocca González is an artist and activist based in the United States. Her work is part of a long tradition in art and photography: to bring to light and find beauty in the disregarded, hidden, or unconscious. As a first-generation American, she strives to reconcile values from her Indigenous Mexican roots with her European heritage. Her photographs have been exhibited internationally, including a solo show at the Center for Photography in Woodstock, NY. Her creative nonfiction works have been published in various venues, including the Women Eco Artist Dialog Magazine and the Everything from Nothing Journal. Her screenplay, Fugue 9, was chosen as a finalist for the 2008 Sundance Screenwriter’s Lab. She received her BA in fine arts from the University of Pennsylvania, and her MFA in Photography from Indiana University. After thirty years teaching art and photography on the post-secondary level, she has left academia to devote herself full time to her art practice and to growing a native pollinator garden. Links mentioned in this podcast: Heather Cox Richardson Newsletter

Duration:00:57:04

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It’s All About Food - Dr. Ellen Storm, Diseases Have Causes

10/29/2024
Dr. Ellen Storm, Diseases Have Causes, One Doctor’s Journey with an Apple and a Pen Ellen Storm is a UK-based pediatrician with 28 years of experience in the NHS (National Health Service). She is the founder and director of U-Turn Health®: the UK’s first low fat, high raw, plant-based health education, coaching and consultancy company. She is the author of the book Diseases Have Causes: One Doctor’s Journey with an Apple and a Pen. She has been vegetarian since the age of eight, vegan for thirteen years, and high-raw vegan for ten. She was the first-prize winner in the 2014 Hippocrates Prize for Poetry and Medicine. She is the author of the poetry collection Rupture (Hippocrates Press, 2015). She is the mother of twin girls. Ellen Storm has a BSc in biomedical sciences (1997) a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS) (2000). She is a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) (2004). She has an MSc in public health (2005). She has a Certificate in plant-based nutrition (eCornell) (2014). She also has an MA in creative writing (2016). She explains in her book how she got thrown off her PhD program after she wrote a rather controversial play. She notes she did get a distinction for module 2 of the PGCTHE (Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education) before she left.

Duration:00:59:24

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It’s All About Food - Ella Magers, Sexy Fit Vegan

10/22/2024
Call Caryn’s personal archive number to hear the most recent five episodes of It’s All About Food: 1-701-719-0885 Ella Magers, Sexy Fit Vegan Ella Magers, MSW is on a mission to transform the health and wellness industry from the inside out. Vegan since 1995, Ella founded Sexy Fit Vegan in 2013 to pave the way for veganism to enter the mainstream by making compassion sexy. Ella’s desire to revolutionize our mindsets around eating and fitness is wholehearted and flows from a deeply personal place. Ella has led workshops across the globe and has been featured on some of the world’s most popular platforms including Shape, Bodybuilding.com, and HuffPost. Her work as a podcast host, speaker, published author, and coach gives people the tools to heal and thrive holistically and become empowered to move through the world with profound curiosity and fierce compassion for all living beings.

Duration:00:56:54

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It’s All About Food - Caryn Hartglass: A conversation about Breast Cancer

10/15/2024
Caryn Hartglass: A conversation about Breast Cancer Yes, it’s breast cancer awareness month and Caryn talks about many things related to the subject: connecting with a close friend who died of the disease decades ago, a recent study on breast cancer statistics, methods of prevention and healing. She continues to give updates on her SOS-free journey, shares a upgrade to her Corn Bread recipe (now SOS-free), and more. Links mentioned in the podcast: Corn Bread: Gluten-Free AND SOS-Free! Breast Cancer Statistics 2024 Old Yoga Recordings that are GREAT! Patricia Walden Yoga for Beginners Patricia Walden Yoga for Flexibility Bryan Kest Power Yoga 1 Bryan Kest Power Yoga 2 Bryan Kest Power Yoga 3

Duration:00:57:54

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It’s All About Food - Caryn Hartglass, Alzheimer’s and SOS-Free Update

10/8/2024
Call Caryn’s personal archive number to hear the most recent five episodes of It’s All About Food: 1-701-719-0885 Caryn Hartglass, Alzheimer’s and SOS-Free Update The IT’S ALL ABOUT FOOD host discusses the impacts of Alzheimer’s, giving personal experience with a loved one. She goes on to give an update on living the SOS-free, Nutratarian lifestyle with tips on organizing and planning. Today only, October 8, 2024, 15% off discount at FoodToLive.com. OCTDEAL2024

Duration:00:58:24

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It’s All About Food -Maxime Sigouin, Fit Vegan

9/25/2024
Maxime Sigouin, Fit Vegan Maxime is the Founder and CEO behind Fit Vegan Coaching, a company dedicated to helping people transform their bodies and health through whole-food plant-based nutrition. After losing his partner to breast cancer following a five-year battle, Maxime channeled his grief into a mission to promote health and wellness. He aims to empower 10,000 people to achieve lean, thriving, and disease-proof bodies by 2033, with a larger vision to positively impact 1 million lives by 2050.Over the past four years, Maxime and his team have helped more than 800 vegans and veg-curious individuals in 20 + countries successfully transform their body composition, making Fit Vegan Coaching one of the leading whole food plant-based programs worldwide. In addition, they’ve been able to financially support monthly cancer patients through their healing journey by donating a percentage of their profits. Maxime is also a hybrid endurance athlete and the host of the Fit Vegan Podcast, where he shares insights from prominent health and wellness leaders, including Simon Hill, Dr. Greger, Dr. Klaper, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, Chris Beat Cancer, James Wilks from Game Changer, Doug Evans, Dr. Neal Barnard, Robert Cheeke, Dr. Laurie Marbas, Torre Washington, Chuck Carroll, and Dr. Matthew Nagra. Please see links below for social media and website links. Instagram – Youtube – Podcast www.fitvegancoaching.com

Duration:00:58:45

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It’s All About Food - Bill Hatcher, The Red Planet, Gendered Landscapes and Violent Inequalities

9/10/2024
Bill Hatcher, The Red Planet, Gendered Landscapes and Violent Inequalities Bill Hatcher has instructed geography and anthropology courses since 1994, including: Peace Corps Tanzania, Alaska Pacific University, Matanuska-Susitna College, Blackburn University, National Outdoor Leadership School, Colorado Mountain College, Trinidad State College, and Pikes Peak State College. As an author, he has written for Colorado Central magazine, appeared on local radio shows, and has previously written two books published by Lantern: The Marble Room investigates religion and racism, and Principles of Flight examines the intersections of sexism, animal cruelty, and religious jingoism. (Principles was judged a finalist in the 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards in Social and Political Change.) Bill now teaches in southern Colorado, where he lives with his wife, Kim.

Duration:00:58:04

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It’s All About Food - Nisha Vora, Big Vegan Flavor

9/4/2024
Nisha Vora, Big Vegan Flavor PART 1: Nisha Vora is a cookbook author, content creator, and former lawyer known for her innovative approach to vegan cooking. After graduating from Harvard Law School in 2012 and working as a lawyer, she exchanged her casebooks for cookbooks to follow her dream in the food world by creating Rainbow Plant Life, the vegan cooking website. With over 2 million followers across her blog and social channels, Nisha’s dedication to creating accessible, delicious, and meticulously tested plant-based recipes has earned her a loyal following and widespread recognition. Following the success of her first cookbook, The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook (2019), Nisha is preparing for the launch of her second cookbook, Big Vegan Flavor, which will be released September 3rd, 2024. This “vegan flavor bible” is the ultimate guide to mastering vegan cooking, sharing the principles of exceptional plant-based cuisine as well as 150 incredible recipes. Born and raised in California and currently residing in San Diego, Nisha continues to inspire others with her innovative, flavor-forward approach to vegan cuisine. Author Site: www.rainbowplantlife.com Social: IG – @rainbowplantlife, YouTube – @rainbowplantlife Part 2: Caryn Hartglass, SOS-free Update. Caryn gives an update on her new lifestyle upgrade of a 100% Nutratarian, SOS-free diet, plus 60 minutes of daily exercise.

Duration:00:57:22

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It’s All About Food - Erika Hazel The Bizerkeley Food Festival

8/27/2024
Erika Hazel The Bizerkeley Food Festival The Bizerkeley Vegan is the moniker of vegan entrepreneur Erika Hazel after she transitioned to the vegan lifestyle in Berkeley, California in 2016. Urban Dictionary defines “Berzerkeley” as a slang term used to describe the beautiful politically and socially liberal mecca that is the city of Berkeley (berserk + Berkeley). After growing up hearing the nickname for years, Erika adopted the Bizerkeley Vegan denomination because she interpreted it as ‘bizarre Berkeley’ meaning unique, unconventional and extraordinary, which is how the city of Berkeley makes her feel. She is a nationally recognized vegan businesswoman, recipe creator, magazine contributor and philanthropist. As a vegan food expert, Erika is always discovering the best vegan cuisine to share with her family and social media followers to make the world a more vegan place, one bite at a time. The Bizerkeley Vegan is not only a popular social media influencer and food blogger, but also specializes in events, consultations and speaking engagements. Erika‘s goal is to engage with people to help them find the best plant-based foods the world has to offer. For more information, visit www.thebizerkeleyvegan.com or follow @itserikahazel on Instagram.

Duration:00:54:29

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It’s All About Food -Ron Weiss, MD, Ethos Primary Care and Ethos Farm

8/20/2024
Ron Weiss, MD, Ethos Primary Care and Ethos Farm Dual Board-certified in internal medicine and lifestyle medicine, Ron Weiss, MD is a primary care physician in New Jersey and New York, who serves as Executive Director of Ethos Primary Care and as Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Weiss is not only a physician but also a botanist and farmer, and he offers an evidence-based, food-as-medicine approach to healing from chronic illness and optimizing wellness. He has been featured in top media, including The New York Times, The New York Post, The Today Show, New Jersey Monthly, and the feature-length documentary, “Eating You Alive.” A vegan-friendly plant-based doctor in New Jersey and New York, Dr. Weiss prescribes the Ethos Diet – an all-organic, ecologically-sustainable, and Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) diet – as the cornerstone of his work with patients. Not only has a growing body of research indicated that a whole food plant-based diet helps patients dramatically heal from chronic illness, but over the years, Dr. Weiss has found the Ethos Diet to have an exceptional success rate in reversing most chronic diseases. LINKS: ETHOS FARM TO HEALTH FARM DAYS FESTIVAL 2024 ETHOS PRIMARY CARE

Duration:00:58:42

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It’s All About Food - Gregory Berns, Cowpuppy

8/13/2024
Gregory Berns, M.D., Ph.D. is the Distinguished Professor of Neuroeconomics in the Psychology Department at Emory University, where he directs the Center for Neuropolicy and Facility for Education and Research in Neuroscience. He pioneered the use of brain imaging technologies to understand human motivation and decision-making. Now, he uses MRI techniques to study the brains and minds of both humans and a wide range of other animals. Dr. Berns is the author of What It’s Like to Be a Dog, the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, How Dogs Love Us, Iconoclast, Satisfaction, and The Self Delusion. Dr. Berns and his wife live on a farm outside of Atlanta with several dogs, chickens, and some very special cows.

Duration:00:59:24

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It’s All About Food - Julie Guthman, The Problem with Solutions

8/6/2024
Julie Guthman, The Problem with Solutions Julie Guthman is a geographer and professor of sociology and community studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she where she conducts research on the conditions of possibility for food system transformation in the US. Her 2019 book, Wilted: Pathogens, Chemicals, and the Fragile Future of the Strawberry Industry, was the recipient of the 2020 American Association of Geographers Meridian Award for outstanding scholarly work in geography. Her earlier publications include two other multi-award winning monographs, an edited collection, over sixty peer-reviewed journal articles and dozens of other book chapters, book reviews, commentaries, and public-facing pieces. Her research and writing has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the USDA, the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation, the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center, and Mesa Refuge. She has also received an Excellence in Research Award from the Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society and the Martin M. Chemers Award for Outstanding Research from the Social Sciences Division at UC Santa Cruz. Her book, The Problem with Solutions, stems from her research with the UC-AFTeR Project, a multi-campus collaboration exploring Silicon Valley’s recent forays into food and agriculture.

Duration:00:56:24

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It’s All About Food - Lowering Cholesterol, Reducing Plaque

7/30/2024
Lowering Cholesterol, Reducing Plaque Caryn shares her mission to lower her cholesterol and reduce plaque, incorporating daily exercise of at least one hour and a 100% SOS-free Nutritarian diet. She reviews some of the meals and recipes she has created, the kitchen tools she is using; and discusses the benefits and challenges of SOS-free (consuming no salt, oil, or sugar).

Duration:00:57:55

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It’s All About Food - Christine Wong, The Vibrant Hong Kong Table

7/23/2024
Christine Wong, The Vibrant Hong Kong Table Christine Wong, author, plant-based cook, and advocate for eco-friendly choices, blends cultural representation with culinary expertise. Her upcoming book, The Vibrant Hong Kong Table (Chronicle Books, available for pre-order), reimagines 88 iconic dishes, preserving the rich cultural tapestry of Hong Kong. Christine’s impactful works include Living Without Plastic (Artisan, 2020), co-authored with Plastic Oceans International, and The Plantiful Plate (Countryman Press, 2019), showcasing versatile, plant-forward recipes. Through collaborations with major brands and features in renowned publications, Christine shares recipes and tips, promoting health and sustainability. An active member of NYC’s Chinatown community, she celebrates Asian American culture on various platforms, embodying the belief that food is a vibrant blend of culture, nostalgia, and sustainable living. Links mentioned in this podcast: PREORDER The Vibrant Hong Kong Table!Upcoming events with Christine Wong

Duration:00:56:35

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It’s All About Food - Dr. John McDougall and Steven M. Wise: Remembering two leaders who left us this year

7/16/2024
REMEMBERING TWO LEADERS WHO LEFT US THIS YEAR Dr. John McDougall, MD Dr. John McDougall national recognition as a nutrition expert earned him a position in the Great Nutrition Debate 2000 presented by the USDA. He was a board-certified internist, author of 13 national best-selling books and co-founder of the McDougall Program who dedicated over 50 years of his life caring for people with diet and lifestyle medicine. Steven M. Wise Steven M. Wise was President of the Nonhuman Rights Project, Inc. He held a J.D. from Boston University Law School and a B.S. in Chemistry from the College of William and Mary. He practiced animal protection law for 30 years throughout the United States and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar. Steve taught “Animal Rights Jurisprudence” at the Vermont, Lewis and Clark, University of Miami, and St. Thomas Law Schools, and taught “Animal Rights Law” at the Harvard Law School and John Marshall Law School. He is the author of four books: * Rattling the Cage – Toward Legal Rights for Animals * Drawing the Line – Science and the Case for Animal Rights * Though the Heavens May Fall – The Landmark Trial That Led to the End of Human Slavery * An American Trilogy – Death, Slavery, and Dominion Along the Banks of the Cape Fear River He has authored numerous law review, encyclopedia, and popular articles. His work for the legal rights of nonhuman animals was highlighted on Dateline NBC and was the subject of the documentary, A Legal Person. The documentary Unlocking the Cage follows Wise in parts of his struggle for chimpanzees. Links mentioned in the podcast: UN Goal 2: Zero Hunger Food from Somewhere, Building food security and resilience through territorial markets

Duration:00:58:24