Peas of Mind Podcast Sarah D. & Olivia J.

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Welcome BACK to the Peas of Mind Podcast! It's been a while, and a lot has happened since we've been away. From our own personal life changes to a global pandemic, it's been quite a year. What hasn’t changed is our passion for plant-based foods and cooking. Since most of us have been at home, we figured now would be as good a time as ever to pop into your feeds with a bit of joyful distraction, inspiration, and veg-cooking motivation!

In this episode, we talk about what we've been up to amid the pandemic, how our cooking habits have (or haven't) changed, new recipes we've tried, and staples we're sticking with as we try to avoid all cooking stresses in an already insanely stressful time.

If you’re looking to mix it up while you’re staying safe at home, here are some of the recipes we mentioned in the show:

Vegan lemon Ricotta pasta: https://frommybowl.com/vegan-lemon-ricotta-pasta/

Chickpea chocolate chip cookies: https://frommybowl.com/chickpea-chocolate-chip-cookies/

Chickpea salad sandwich: https://minimalistbaker.com/chickpea-sunflower-sandwich/

Coconut lime rice with red beans and mango (original source: Thug Kitchen): https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/thug-kitchen-coconut-lime-rice-with-red-beans-and-mango/2214757

Southwestern-style quinoa salad: https://tasty.co/recipe/southwestern-style-quinoa-salad

Roasted eggplant curry: https://tasty.co/recipe/roasted-eggplant-curry

Peanut butter oat balls: https://www.purplecarrot.com/plant-based-recipes/peanut-butter-banana-oat-balls-with-chocolate-chips

Vegan cornbread: https://food52.com/recipes/31697-no-fuss-vegan-cornbread

Have your cooking habits changed at all amid this pandemic? We’d love to hear about your experience. Email us at peasofmindpodcast@gmail.com or tweet/DM us @peasofmindpod on Twitter or Instagram.

Thanks so much for listening. If you’re enjoying our show, drop us a rating on Apple Podcasts. It helps fellow vegetarians, vegans, and the veg-curious find the show.

Thanks to Milan Gary for our cover art (www.milangary.com) and Bensound for our royalty-free intro song “Clear Day” (www.bensound.com).

US dietary guidelines have changed dramatically over the last 100+ years. What can these changes tell us about the US’s ever-changing economy and culture? In this episode, we’re continuing our review nutrition guidelines by taking it back to their humble beginnings. From color wheels, to pyramids, to pie charts INSIDE of pyramids, it’s been a bumpy ride to make it to today’s dietary recommendations.

Wondering what the US dietary guidelines look like today? Check out part 1 of “From Pyramids to Plates.”

Got a question, topic suggestion, or just want to say hi? Reach out to us at peasofmindpodcast@gmail.com, or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @peasofmindpod. And if you’re enjoying our show, let us know! Leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts.

Resources:

A brief history of USDA food guidelines: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/brief-history-usda-food-guides

Changes in dietary recommendations over time:
https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/42215/5831_aib750b_1_.pdf

More on MyPlate:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MyPlate

Recently, Canada made headlines for some landmark plant-based changes in its dietary recommendations. We were curious how these nutrition recommendations compared to the United States' current dietary guidelines. In this episode, we’re highlighting some of the major differences and speculating how new plant-based research might reshape the US’s dietary recommendations in 2020.

Old enough to remember the food guide pyramid? Then you’ll want to tune in for part 2 of this episode, where we’ll be breaking down the US’s food and nutrition recommendations (and hilarious visual aids) over time.

Got a question, topic suggestion, or just want to say hi? Reach out to us at peasofmindpodcast@gmail.com, or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @peasofmindpod. And if you’re enjoying our show, let us know! Leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts.

Resources:

Canadian Guideline Changes
https://www.cookinglight.com/news/canada-food-guide-dietary-guidelines-no-meat-dairy-vegan

US 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines
https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/

Executive Summary of 2015-2020 US Dietary Guidelines
https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/executive-summary/

Healthy eating patterns according to current US dietary guidelines:
https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/chapter-1/a-closer-look-inside-healthy-eating-patterns/

Plant Proteins
https://www.cookinglight.com/nutrition-101/plant-proteins

Overview of historical US food guides
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/brief-history-usda-food-guides

In the world of health and fitness, powders and supplements options abound. With all of the supplement choices on the market, it can still be difficult to find quality, affordable vegetarian and vegan options. Do you really need these powders and supplements to be healthy? In this episode, we sit down for a Q&A with a personal trainer (hint: she’s been on the show before) to get the details on when you might need supplements, vegetarian and vegan protein powders, and more!

Have you tried protein powders or other ergogenic supplements before? We’d love to hear about your experience! Email us at peasofmindpodcast@gmail.com or tweet/DM us @peasofmindpod on Twitter or Instagram.

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Disclaimer: Personal trainers are NOT certified to give specific nutrition advice to individuals, THAT INCLUDES SUPPLEMENTS AND PROTEIN POWDERS. Any information in this episode is intended for general informative purposes, not specific nutrition advice. If you are seeking specific advice about whether a powder or supplement is right for you, ask your physician or registered dietitian.

Resources:

Wescott, Wayne. "Resistance Training: Programming and Progressions." In ACE Personal Trainer Manual, 378-81. 5th ed. American Council on Exercise.

Casein and cancer risks: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4166373/

Creatine safety: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/creatine-safety-and-side-effects#kidneys-and-liver

For more on vegan protein powders:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-vegan-protein-powder#section5