Vegan Food & Living's Holly Johnson and Debra Butler help you escape the doom and gloom by diving into the lighter side of vegan life. From the weird things people say to you when they discover you don't eat animals to the undesired effects of eating too many lentils and beyond, this is a safe space for like-minded souls.

In today's episode:

• How we stay in shape at 45 and 50

• Why health is more than just physical

• The shocking statistics linking animal products to cancer

• Small ways to feel healthier and stronger

• Find out more about vegan health by watching What The Health

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Vegan Food & Living's Holly Johnson and Debra Butler help you escape the doom and gloom by diving into the lighter side of vegan life. From the weird things people say to you when they discover you don't eat animals to the undesired effects of eating too many lentils and beyond, this is a safe space for like-minded souls.

In today's episode:

• Debs shares her review of Indian restaurant Mowgli Street Food

• Holly discusses the vegan options at Caribbean chain Turtle Bay

• The surprising thing that has a huge impact on CO2 emissions

• Easy ways to get organised and reduce your food waste

• Are vegans friendlier as well as more compassionate?

Music by Purple Planet

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Happy Vegan series. During these six episodes, Vegan Food & Living's Holly and Debs will be helping you escape the doom and gloom by diving into the lighter side of vegan life. From the weird things people say to you when they discover – shock horror! – you don't eat animals to the undesired effects of eating too many lentils and beyond, this is a safe space for like-minded souls.

In today's episode:

• How to stay positive when you're struggling with compassion burnout

• Alternatives to eating lamb at Easter

• Using health as a means to spread the vegan message – and other ways to encourage others to ditch meat

• Dispelling the myth that vegans eat lots of ultra-processed foods

• Healthy meat alternatives

• Why we should be proud to be vegan and unite in our efforts

• Watch I Could Never Go Vegan at icouldnevergovegan.co.uk

Music by Purple Planet

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.