Ask Jack: plant-based recipe substitutions | S7E23

Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. In this episode we welcome Jack McNulty, professional cook and longtime follower of the Overcoming MS Program. Jack tackles plant-based recipe substitutions, answering community questions and sharing practical advice to help you adapt your favourite recipes while following the Overcoming MS diet.

Keep reading for the topics and timestamps.

Topics and timestamps

01:00 Introduction to cooking with MS

01:44 Understanding the Overcoming MS diet pillar

03:47 Substituting dairy: a functional approach

10:33 Exploring vegan butter alternatives

15:35 The complexity of egg substitutes

25:09 Meat alternatives: flavour and texture

37:12 Replacing coconut milk in recipes

39:48 Buttermilk substitutes and cooking oils

45:15 Using cashew cream and final thoughts

More info and links

• Listen to the other Ask Jack episodes
• Connect with Jack at Vegan Weekly
• Read the Overcoming MS books including the cookbook and handbook
• Listen to Karen Lee’s episodes on the Overcoming MS diet
• New to Overcoming MS? Learn why lifestyle matters in MS – begin your journey at our ‘Get started’ page
• Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
• Visit the Overcoming MS website

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