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Teach Me How To Vegan is jam-packed with resources, ideas, and tips for switching to (or staying on) a plant-based diet. Hosts Tony and Mickey Quintana share from their experiences, both personal and professional, how you can go vegan. They explore topics such as meal planning, budgeting, recipes, nutrition, parenting, and much more. Whether you want to go vegan for the animals, the environment, your health, or social justice, this is the place to learn how.
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Holiday Cooking: New Mexico Style
This episode explores how to adapt traditional New Mexico holiday dishes like tamales and pozole into vegan versions for festive celebrations.
·33m - 2
15 Lunch & Dinner Ideas
This episode provides 15 lunch and dinner ideas for vegans, focusing on meals that don't use faux meats and are budget-friendly.
·47m - 3
More Baby Steps
This episode provides 10 specific baby steps to help listeners progress toward veganism or a plant-based diet, especially during World Vegan Month.
·45m - 4
Cooking with Tofu
This episode of Teach Me How to Vegan explores how to cook with tofu, offering tips and tricks for both beginners and experienced cooks to make it versatile and enjoyable.
·34m - 5
Green Chile Everything
This episode of Teach Me How to Vegan focuses on exploring various ways to enjoy green chili in vegan cooking, with hosts sharing their expertise and announcing an upcoming interactive cooking webinar.
·44m - 6
How to Answer Those Common Questions - Part 2
This episode addresses common questions and misconceptions about veganism, focusing on whether land clearing for crops harms animals.
·37m - 7
Vegan at Costco
·38m - 8
Simple Ways to Eat More Veggies
·58m - 9
Say Cheese!
This episode explores why quitting cheese is challenging for those transitioning to a vegan diet, offering personal experiences and expert recommendations to help listeners overcome this hurdle.
·1h 5m - 10
What About Calcium?
This episode explores calcium needs and sources in a vegan diet, featuring a registered dietitian discussing bioavailability and plant-based options like dark leafy greens.
·1h 3m - 11
Leftovers
This episode of Teach Me How to Vegan shares creative ways to repackage holiday leftovers into new vegan dishes, such as green bean casserole fritters.
·32m - 12
Soups & Stews
This episode of Teach Me How to Vegan focuses on vegan soups and stews, sharing favorite recipes, tips for veganizing traditional dishes, and kid-approved options.
·43m - 13
NM Vegan Dining Guide
The hosts discuss their favorite vegan dining spots in New Mexico and tease an interactive dining guide website.
·51m - 14
Cool Foods for Hot Days
This episode of Teach Me How to Vegan shares vegan recipes for hot days, focusing on a Mediterranean bean salad with homemade tofu feta as a hearty, cooling option.
·42m - 15
Vegan at Trader Joe's
This episode introduces a new series exploring vegan shopping options at grocery stores, starting with Trader Joe's, and discusses specific products like vegan tzatziki dip and pre-cooked falafel.
·54m - 16
What Do Vegans Grill?
This episode explores various vegan grilling options, including plant-based meats, tofu, tempeh, and kebabs, while sharing personal experiences and recipes.
·31m - 17
The Future is Vegan - Part 1
This episode introduces a series featuring young vegans sharing their stories and wisdom to raise awareness about veganism's benefits for health, compassion, and the environment.
·35m - 18
The Protein Episode - with special guest Gabriel Gaarden, RD
This episode debunks the myth that animal protein is superior to plant protein, discussing scientific studies showing equal muscle and strength gains from both sources in vegan diets.
·1h 17m - 19
Vegan Camp Out
This episode provides tips and ideas for planning a vegan campout, including recipes like s'mores and practical advice for families.
·39m - 20
Staying Motivated
This episode of Teach Me How to Vegan discusses strategies for staying motivated on a vegan journey, focusing on immersing yourself in inspiring media and veganizing go-to meals.
·40m - 21
Raising Vegan Kids
This episode provides practical advice and personal experiences on raising children with a vegan lifestyle, covering nutrition, social navigation, and communication strategies.
·51m - 22
Staying the Course
This episode discusses how to avoid becoming an ex-vegan by applying principles of behavior change and motivation from Stephen Covey's work.
·39m - 23
How To Veganize Your Favorite Foods
This episode teaches listeners how to adapt their favorite non-vegan meals into vegan versions using substitutions and swaps.
·44m - 24
Vitamin B12 w/ special guest Gabriel Gaarden
This episode explores vitamin B12 in vegan diets, addressing common concerns, sources, and scientific insights with guest Gabriel Gaarden.
·38m - 25
Can Companion Animals Be Vegan? w/ Special Guest Jan Allegretti, D.Vet.Hom
This episode explores whether companion animals can be vegan, featuring a discussion with holistic veterinarian Jan Allegretti about pet nutrition and debunking myths like garlic toxicity in dogs.
·1h 1m - 26
Soy Much to Talk About - with Special Guest Gabriel Gaarden, RD
This episode debunks myths about soy and cow's milk, explaining how soy promotes strong bones and reduces cancer risk while cow's milk elevates estrogen levels.
·57m - 27
The Hunt for Vegan Recipes
This episode explores practical sources for vegan recipes, including blogs like Nora Cooks and Hot for Food, while emphasizing simplified cooking approaches.
·28m - 28
How To Stay Vegan - A New Study
This episode discusses a new study on how to maintain a vegan lifestyle, emphasizing self-compassion and persistence through imperfect moments.
·28m - 29
Time for a Coffee Break
This episode of Teach Me How to Vegan takes a coffee break to discuss vegan-friendly coffee options, including oat milk and other hot beverages like tea and hot cocoa.
·33m - 30
Pumpkin Everything
This episode explores how to make vegan pumpkin pie, focusing on finding the right egg replacer and sharing a tried-and-true recipe for holiday meals.
·41m - 31
"Accidentally Vegan" Foods
This episode discusses 'accidentally vegan' foods, focusing on vegan-friendly snack options like popcorn and caramel corn, and provides tips for identifying them by reading ingredients.
·33m - 32
How To Answer Those Common Questions: Parenting Edition
This episode addresses common questions and concerns about raising children on a vegan diet, offering insights from experienced vegan parents.
·41m - 33
Cooking for the Holidays
This episode of Teach Me How to Vegan shares tips and recipes for preparing traditional holiday meals with a vegan twist, focusing on main and side dishes.
·44m - 34
Egg-Free Cooking & Baking
This episode explores egg-free cooking and baking alternatives for vegan diets, sharing personal experiences and practical tips.
·48m - 35
Cookies, Brownies, & Cakes—Oh My!
This episode of Teach Me How to Vegan discusses vegan baking recipes for cookies, brownies, and cakes as part of the Incredible Planet Challenge.
·45m - 36
Game Day Snacks
This episode of Teach Me How to Vegan provides ideas for vegan snacks and finger foods for game days, events like the Super Bowl, or movie marathons, featuring homemade cheeses and other plant-based options.
·41m - 37
Vegan Gift Guide
This episode provides a vegan gift guide with ideas like DIY s'mores kits and other plant-based presents suitable for vegans and non-vegans alike.
·34m - 38
Omega 3s
This episode explores omega-3s, comparing fish oil supplements to plant-based sources in a vegan diet with insights from a registered dietitian.
·49m - 39
Eating Out
This episode provides practical tips for vegans on how to find and create vegan meals at non-vegan restaurants, especially when dining out with groups or getting takeout.
·37m - 40
More Soups & Stews
This episode of Teach Me How to Vegan focuses on sharing more vegan soups and stews recipes, including a baked potato soup with vegan bacon, and discusses why it's timely despite the season.
·33m - 41
10 Healthy Meals Our Family Loves
This episode shares 10 healthy vegan meals that the hosts' family enjoys, focusing on making vegetables enjoyable and providing practical recipes for listeners.
·38m - 42
Back to School: Lunches & Snacks for Kids
This episode provides vegan lunch, snack, and breakfast ideas for kids returning to school, including recipes like homemade hot pockets and pizza dough.
·55m - 43
More Breakfast Ideas
This episode of Teach Me How to Vegan shares vegan breakfast ideas, focusing on a grits recipe and discussing the hosts' transition to a plant-based diet.
·55m - 44
Appetizers
This episode of Teach Me How to Vegan shares easy vegan appetizer and snack ideas, including a personal story about making queso with vegan cheese, perfect for entertaining guests or New Year's celebrations.
·25m - 45
How To Answer Those Common Questions - Part 1
This episode provides pre-prepared answers to common questions about veganism, helping listeners respond confidently when asked about protein, dairy, soy, and other nutritional concerns.
·43m - 46
Let's Talk Tacos
This episode explores creative plant-based taco fillings beyond peppers, including double-decker options, while sharing the hosts' personal vegan journeys and food preferences.
·30m - 47
Got Vegan Milk?
This episode discusses various types of plant-based milks, including their uses in baking, brands available, reasons to choose them over dairy, and personal preferences.
·1h 1m - 48
Vegan on a Budget Pt 2: Tips for Shopping and Food Prep
Tony and Mickey Quintana continue their series on vegan budgeting, focusing on shopping tips like using bulk bins for savings, price comparison strategies, and sharing their regular grocery staples to help listeners maintain a varied plant-based diet without overspending.
·36m·3 clips - 49
Breakfast Edition: 10 Hearty Breakfast Ideas
Tony and Mickey Quintana introduce their podcast and share their excitement for discussing hearty vegan breakfast ideas, highlighting personal preferences and common challenges in plant-based morning meals.
·46m·4 clips - 50
Veganizing Halloween
Tony and Mickey discuss veganizing Halloween, focusing on candy alternatives like chocolate and peanut butter cups, and share personal experiences with trick-or-treating after going vegan.
·46m·4 clips - 51
Vegan on a Budget Pt 1: 15 Cheap & Easy Meals
Aug 21, 2020·37m - 52
Getting the Family Onboard
Aug 6, 2020·45m - 53
The Stages of Change
Jul 21, 2020·33m - 54
Baby Steps to Veganism
Jul 6, 2020·30m - 55
Going Vegan Overnight
Jun 16, 2020·35m - 56
But Why: 20+ compelling reasons to follow a plant-based diet
Jun 12, 2020·44m