Soil and the Microbiome - 98

Is sugar bad for the environment? We often hear about how sugar impacts our health, but what about the health of the planet? Join Mary and Keith for a short and sweet (like maple syrup) conversation about the impact of sugar on the environment. For more info and links check out our Show Notes: https://marypurdy.co/103/

Are oils good or bad for you? Turns out...both! It just depends on the oil, how it was processed and whether or not it's heated. Tune in with our rockstar guest, Udo Erasmus, well known author of "Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill" to find out more! For more info and links check out our Show Notes: https://marypurdy.co/102/

Are hemp seeds healthy? Not only do these little gems offer tons of nutritional benefits, they help the environment. Tune into find out all the ways hemp seeds help people and the planet and hear how fun it is to say "HEMP!" For more info and links check out our Show Notes: https://marypurdy.co/101/

What makes a person healthy? Turns out it's much more than just diet and lifestyle. We talk with our brilliant guests, Raj Patel and Dr. Rupa Marya on how lack of connection, discrimination, environmental issues and colonial capitalism are some of the  additional determinants that affect a person’s health. This episode takes a deep look at ways we can begin to dismantle our current food and healthcare system and bring about greater healing for people and planet. For more info and links check out our Show Notes: https://marypurdy.co/100/

Many edible plants are not only medicinal but hold great cultural meaning for many indigenous communities. In some eyes, these plants even have their own personalities! Our guest, Valerie Segrest, an enrolled member of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, offers a wealth of information around the benefits native edible plants and a beautiful perspective on Indigenous People's relationship to the environment. This episode is going to totally change how you interact with plants. For more info and links check out our Show Notes: https://marypurdy.co/99/

Curious about the relationship between the soil and the microbiome? In this episode, we discuss how the industrial food system affects the environment and our gut microbiomes! For more info and links check out our Show Notes: https://marypurdy.co/98/

Are you concerned about climate change? Want to do something about it? You CAN! Every day, your eating and buying habits can make a difference. We offer 5 ways that YOU can be an eco-eater. Think of this as a crash course in how our food system affects the environment and contributes to climate change. For more info and links check out our Show Notes: https://marypurdy.co/97/

What's so wonderful about the luscious lentil? Probably more than you think! There's a lot to love about this perfect pulse and we talk you through it, from nutritional prowess to planet protector! For more info and links check out our Show Notes: https://marypurdy.co/96/

Can kids eat a plant-based diet and still meet their nutrient needs? A resounding "yes" from our fantastic guest, pediatrician Dr. Yami. Tune in to learn the how, why and what! For more info and links check out our Show Notes: https://marypurdy.co/95/

What IS a plant-based diet? Does it mean no meat ever? It is about sprouts? Join us to find out what eating more plant-based proteins in your diet is not only healthy for you but better for the environment! For more info and links check out our Show Notes: https://marypurdy.co/94/