Beyond The Cart

The Big Carrot
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A podcast bringing you the why behind the products you buy. Host Kate McMurray, nutritionist and Outreach Coordinator at The Big Carrot, speaks with entrepreneurs, farmers, and healthy food system advocates to find out how we can feel better about filling our carts. From organic farming to cleaner skincare to GMOs and corporate control, we’re digging into real stories with real people to get the inspiration and information today’s shoppers need. The Big Carrot is a worker owned health food store that has been providing local, organic, non-GMO and sustainable options to Torontonians since 1983

Episodes

  1. 02/21/2023

    CBAN: GMOs and Corporate Control of our Food System

    In this episode we explore the complex world of genetic engineering. Kate and Lucy Sharratt, coordinator of CBAN (Canadian Biotechnology Action Network) discuss the importance of transparency and accountability in our food system and why most consumers are unaware of GMOs and their impact on food and farming.

    CBAN: GMOs and Corporate Control of our Food System

  2. 02/14/2023

    Clef des Champs: Raising the Supplement Standard

    In this episode we explore the benefits of plant medicine and how it can be safely used for the whole family. Kate chats with herbalist Lyne Smith from Clef des Champs, a Canadian company that has been harvesting, processing and distributing medicinal plants and organic herbs since 1978.

  3. 02/07/2023

    Cookstown Greens: Resetting our Food Culture

    Kate talks to organic farmers Vicky and Mike Ffrench of Cookstown Greens. You might wonder why your organic products cost more. In this episode we dig into that and learn about the day to day reality of being an organic farmer, the importance of building community and eating seasonally. Cooktown greens is a family run certified organic vegetable farm located one hour north of Toronto in ESSA Township, the French family has been farming the 100 acre land since 1988 and offer a year round selection of delicious microgreens and root vegetables.

    Cookstown Greens: Resetting our Food Culture

  4. 01/31/2023

    Mama’s Life: Beyond Clean Beauty

    In this episode we explore the benefits of shea butter and going  beyond "clean beauty." Ahmed from Mama's Life Products joins Kate to discuss their social enterprise model, how they support shea producers in Ghana, the rich history of this versatile plant and the importance of rethinking our skincare routines. Mama's Life is a family run Toronto based company providing all natural non toxic skincare. Their star ingredient is shea butter, which they source directly from Ghana through fair trade practices.

    Mama’s Life: Beyond Clean Beauty

  5. 01/24/2023

    Good Food For Good: A Mom on a Mission to Feed the World

    In this episode we ask: how do you make eating healthy easy and delicious while also making a difference in the world? Richa Gupta, founder of Good Food For Good shares her story. Richa and Kate discuss the impact of our food choices, the joys and struggles of being a small business owner and what motivates her to keep going, the importance of finding your tribe, the benefits of plant protein and the importance of slow eating and cooking at home.  Good Food for Good is a Toronto based social enterprise that creates family friendly sauces that are certified organic and free of refined sugar, soy, corn syrup, gluten, dairy, and preservatives. As part of their Buy One Feed One program, every time you buy a product, a meal is donated to a person in need. Partnering with non-profit organizations across Canada, the US and India, to date they’ve donated over 1.5 million meals!

  6. Season 1 Trailer

    Introducing Beyond The Cart

    A podcast bringing you the why behind the products you buy.

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A podcast bringing you the why behind the products you buy. Host Kate McMurray, nutritionist and Outreach Coordinator at The Big Carrot, speaks with entrepreneurs, farmers, and healthy food system advocates to find out how we can feel better about filling our carts. From organic farming to cleaner skincare to GMOs and corporate control, we’re digging into real stories with real people to get the inspiration and information today’s shoppers need. The Big Carrot is a worker owned health food store that has been providing local, organic, non-GMO and sustainable options to Torontonians since 1983

Information

  • Creator
    The Big Carrot
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Big Carrot
  • Show Website
    Beyond The Cart