Veet Karen The Vegan Cooking and Nutrition Podcast
Episodes
49: Having Fun in the Kitchen
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Often, going to the kitchen to cook feels like a chore, yet it is something that is for the good of your body. With good nutrition and cooking the pay...
48: Nutrition in the Year of the Fire Horse
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the predictions that we are in for a wild ride this year as we enter the year of the Fire Horse. It is time to take this energy and ensure you ar...
47: Cortisol low down
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What the heck fire is cortisol poisoning? Is it really a thing? And if so, why have I only just started hearing about it? In this podcast, I talk ab...
46: What would you miss if you tried Veganuary
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year, everyone. Today's podcast, the first of 2026, yay, is a little different because I'm doing it along with Jesika Dawnn, w...
45: Damn, a vegan is coming for Christmas
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just writing the title for this podcast made me cry.Being vegan can be difficult on a daily basis and is incredibly challenging at Christmas time.In t...
44: Talking with Deva Premal
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deva and her partner, Miten, tour the world singing devotional music. I first met Deva and Miten in Dorset, England, in 1997. I have been a huge fan o...
43: Your questions on menopause
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Answering questions on menopause. In this podcast I answered the following questions.What would you have done to prepare more for menopause?Would you ...
42: Tips for sleep during menopause
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I asked some fabulous women what their concerns with menopause were, lack of sleep cropped up a lot. When there is a lack of sleep , there is wei...
41: My menopause journey
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of a series of 3 podcasts on menopause – I am starting with my menopause in the hope that you can take away a few tips and tricks ...
40: Food to support ADHD
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the increase in ADHD diagnoses, especially in adulthood, it is time for me to have a chat about what foods are helpful for ADHD. Many of us know ...
39: Nadia Fragnito from The Vegan Italian Kitchen
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I am speaking to Nadia Fragnito who has a fabulous business called the Vegan Italian Kitchen, all her recipes are magnificent. Nadia writes cookbook...
37: Soy. The good, the bad or the ugly
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is soy good, bad or ugly?For so many years, so many of us have thought that soy is bad for you and causes all sorts of health issues. However, it is q...
38: No time to cook then outsource
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So many people tell me they just don’t have time to cook. Life is super busy and cooking just gets shoved to the back burner. Pun intended.Well, I h...
36: Stop the turmeric shot
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turmeric is a powerhouse ingredient, and we could all do really well if we had some daily, but…… we really have to stop the turmeric shot. Listen ...
35: Food Ideas for Shift Workers
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is true that shift workers have a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, hypertension and diabetes. It is vital that, as a shift worker, you nourish...
34: Chatting with Monica Gauci on Ahimsa
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monica Gauci is a good friend and yoga educator. She follows a vegan diet and in this podcast I ask her about ahimsa and the path of a yogi. Listen t...
33: Q & A on the vegan chef training
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I am answering questions that have been asked by others about the vegan chef training. Whether it is on your radar to sign up to the n...
32: How to make money as a vegan chef
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is actually a recording of a webinar I recently delivered on all the ways to make money as a vegan chef. In the podcast I cover: Ways t...
31: Morag Gamble Interview
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, I interview the fabulous Morag Gamble, who is a permaculture educator. I have done Morag’s incredible edible gardens onl...
30: Dairy alternatives
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you listen to podcast 29 where I talk about why I don’t eat dairy? In this podcast I will go through wonderful alternatives for meals that usu...
29: Why I don’t eat dairy
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you were told you had to give up dairy, how would you react? Could you do it? What would you miss the most? Do you know how you would replace it? I...
28|: Interview with Pandora from Pandora's Plate
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm interviewing the wonderful Pandora College. Pandora graduated from the vegan chef training in 2015. Before she came to the chef trainin...
27: Body reacting to stress & food for dental health
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I share with you how quickly my body reacts to stress and all the things I do to help with my gum health. What we eat really can help ...
26: Ebony from Garden Eats
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the vegan cooking and nutrition podcast, I am interviewing the gorgeous Ebony of Garden Eats. Ebony graduated from the vegan chef t...
25: Come join the sauerkraut club
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this year I created the sauerkraut club. In this episode of the Vegan Cooking and Nutrition show I talk about why I created the club and the w...
24: Tips on how to present food
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are planning on turning your love of cooking into a hobby or a career, or cooking just for yourself, food presentation is worth considerin...
23: Tips on how to shop locally
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the vegan cooking and nutrition podcast I talk about ways to make shopping locally easy and what it really means to shop locally, a...
22: Talking all things Tempeh with Jesika Dawn
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I am speaking to Jesika Dawn, who graduated from the vegan chef training in 2021. Find out what Jesika has been up to since she graduated as a chef. W...
21: Substitutes for eggs
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, I was contacted by a reporter from Bulgarian Nova TV and the Guardian newspaper. They wanted ideas on egg substitutes. This made me realise...
20: How to become a Vegan Chef
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about what options there are to become a Vegan Chef Why I created the Vegan Chef TrainingMy experience as a chefAn idea can change the worldWh...
19: Preventing osteopenia and osteoporosis
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can definitely avoid developing osteopenia and osteoporosis and a good place to start is through your food choices. The earlier you start in life,...
18: Interview with Ems and Tenzin from Boneless Café
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ems and Tenzin graduated from the Vegan Chef Training in 2016 and have created a legendary café called Boneless in Bermagui, NSW, which turned 6 rece...
17: Tips on how to cook for gluten intolerance
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you aren’t gluten-free or don’t have Coeliac disease, it’s highly likely that you know someone who is. People often find it challenging to co...
16: Interview with Helena Norberg-Hodge
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm so excited to be interviewing Helena Norberg-Hodge. Helena is an author, a filmmaker and founding director of Local Futures. Local Futu...
15: Three Ways to cook if you have limited time
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So many of us live very busy lives and cooking becomes more and more difficult. Yet it is the nutrition from food we need that fuels us to manage our ...
14 : Tips on making your food taste sensational
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, did you know I'm a really good cook? I actually think the food that I cook is sensational. I don't have a sprig of doubt. Did you hear ...
13: Talking to your body meditation
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how to listen to your body to really feed it what it needs to eat? Do you have cravings and are not sure if the food you are craving is wh...
12: Why I choose to eat organic food
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you buy organic food? Do you eat organic food? Or have you been thinking about buying and eating organic food, but you're pretty confused abou...
11: What to do if you have low iron on a vegan diet
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the vegan cooking and nutrition show, I discuss all things iron on a vegan diet. Even if you are not vegan, you really want to ta...
10: How to avoid dairy for eating out
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm answering a listener's question. The question is: how to avoid dairy when eating out? Do you struggle when you go out to eat because you...
9: Removing phytic acid and oxalates
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You've decided to eat less meat and eat more plant-based food or even go vegan. Yay! You're just getting started and then all of a sudden so...
8: How to put Cooking at the Top of your Self Care List
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cooking for yourself often is at the bottom of the self care list, however, we really need to fuel our bodies well in order to feel good. In this epis...
7: What is the best rice to eat
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rice is a fabulous source of nutrition and it is so versatile to cook with. In this episode I talk about which rice to eat and how to eat it and cook ...
6: Herb combinations
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Using herbs when cooking adds a whole lot of nutrition to your meals, including lots of calcium. If you are unsure what herbs to use for what dishes ...
5: What to use instead of stock cubes
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I haven't used stock cubes for decades because they often contain poor-quality ingredients or ingredients that I don't want to cook with. I...
4: Surprise Sources of Protein
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Going out to eat as a vegan or someone who wants to eat more plant based foods can be tricky, as you often aren’t served a meal with adequate protei...
3 : Is Complete Protein Important
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this world of so much information it is hard to work out what is true. Many say you don’t need to worry about complete protein, just eat a healt...
2: How to get protein on a vegan diet
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where do I get my protein from on a vegan diet is the million dollar question. In this episode I shed some light on how easy it is to get protein for ...
1: My vegan journey and being vegan on a daily basis
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode I talk about my journey with becoming vegan and what it took and takes daily to remain vegan. I also share with you a fabulous r...