Episodes

  • Let's address the oxymoron, ethical hunting
    Sep 26 2023

    In this episode of Dirty Vegetablez, Kerry and Rachel dive into the confusing paradox of ethical hunting, covering the themes of: rules for ethical hunting, indigenous practices, trophy hunting and more!

    Join them as they unpack this controversial topic.


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    For full list of episode sources, email dirtyvegetablez@gmail.com

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    53 mins
  • Seriously though, what about B12?
    Aug 29 2023

    For this next installment of Dirty Vegetablez, Kerry and Rachel dive into the nitty gritty of B12. Debunking where it derives, how it can be obtained through diet, the efficacy of B12 supplements and ultimately how B12 plays into the equation with their personal food choices.


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    Episode Sources:

    https://www.foodnerdinc.com/blogs/food-for-thought/the-magical-vitamin-made-by-bacteria

    https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-b12-dosage

    https://youtu.be/QVKCdwRnLW8

    https://youtu.be/31i2TEkhHwE

    https://youtu.be/DMDUQLxFJcY

    https://youtu.be/UUyiiNwDNLU

    https://youtu.be/5l65HKfCpRo

    https://foodadventura.com.au/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-paprika/

    https://praisetheruminant.com/ruminations/is-it-true-that-cows-need-supplemental-vitamin-b12

    Rooke, J. 2013 October. Do Carnivores need Vitamin B12 Supplements? Baltimore Post-Examiner.

    https://baltimorepostexaminer.com/carnivores-need-vitamin-b12-supplements/2013/10/30

    https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/methylcobalamin-vs-cyanocobalamin#bioavailability

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5312744/

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546655/

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    42 mins
  • A Sausage with an Agenda (UPF!)
    Aug 2 2023
    In this episode Kerry & Rachel explore the world of Ultra-Processed foods including what they are, why they exist and why we're so obsessed with them!

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    40 mins
  • What the heck is Ostroveganism?
    Jul 17 2023

    For the debut of season 2, we have a juicy episode on Ostroveganism aka vegans who also eat molluscs! We ponder over some of the rationale around this choice covering areas like the environment, nutrition and the sentience of molluscs, finishing on whether we think it is ok to eat molluscs ourselves.

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    Episode sources:
    https://www.nonnabox.com/what-are-capers/#:~:text=Capers%20probably%20originated%20from%20the,tablets%20dating%20back%20to%20c.
    https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/benefits-of-capers-for-skin-hair-and-health/#:~:text=Capers%20Nutritional%20Value,potassium%2C%20and%2096%20KJ%20energy.
    https://vegan101.net/can-vegans-eat-oysters/
    https://theproof.com/eating-oysters-and-mussels-as-a-vegan/
    https://youtu.be/eL-S1tv6vVg
    https://www.peta.org/living/food/reasons-never-eat-oysters-clams-scallops-mussels/
    https://dianaverse.com/2020/04/07/bivalveganpart1/

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    30 mins
  • Your Skin is many Tiny Mouths
    May 29 2023

    In this episode, Kerry and Rachel delve into the topic of vegan skincare, covering areas such as, cruelty free and vegan labelling, bizarre ingredients and chemicals to be aware of in beauty products, brands to use and avoid, natural alternatives and homemade recipes.

    Answering the question, should you look for vegan skincare brands?


    We'd love to hear from you!

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    Email us at dirtyvegetablez@gmail.com





    Source list for the episode:


    Books

    The Health and Beauty Botanical Handbook by Pip Waller

    Vegan Style - Sacha camilli


    Websites

    https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/walnuts

    https://www.crueltyfreekitty.com/news/big-news-brands-sold-in-china-can-now-be-cruelty-free/

    https://previsecare.com/so-whats-the-problem-with-lanolin/

    https://www.products.pcc.eu/en/blog/animal-testing-in-the-cosmetic-industry-what-should-you-know/

    https://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-experimentation/alternatives-animal-testing/

    https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/about-us/activism/faat/a/a00018

    https://mybrightbody.com/blogs/blog/ayurvedic-holistic-skincare-balancing-skin-from-the-inside-out#what-is-ayurveda

    https://l-araboutique.com/blogs/news/the-harmful-chemicals-found-in-cosmetic-products-and-their-effects-on-your-health?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2-2eBhClARIsAGLQ2RmklCULyEy8kYGruWHH6MmEAtwdwt4n_vozboCaM6x4r_CrsCUftk8aAnyrEALw_wcB

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    55 mins
  • Veganism: The New Religion?
    Mar 20 2023

    In this episode Rachel & Kerry delve into the moral code behind veganism looking at links with creation, healing and kindness - answering the big question: Is veganism the new religion??


    We'd love to hear your thoughts!


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    Connect: dirtyvegetablez.com

    Email: dirtyvegetablez@gmail.com



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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Turkeys
    Feb 20 2023
    On this episode Rachel & Kerry explore Turkeys in all their glory, looking at sentience in turkeys, industry practices & what to eat instead of Turkey...answering the big question - why should we love and fight for turkeys? Featuring Octavian and his acquaintance with a turkey.

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    42 mins
  • Fur is dead ..(literally)
    Feb 6 2023

    In this episode Kerry & Rachel discuss the fashion industry covering the points of - what is wrong with the fashion industry for a vegan, what we could be buying instead and the slow fashion craze, diving into their thoughts on second hand animal materials as a vegan. This week they'll be answering the big question: How important is it to consider every form of animal exploitation in veganism?


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    53 mins