Veet Karen The Vegan Cooking and Nutrition Podcast
Hi, I am Veet Karen.
I have been vegan since 2015 and before that was vegetarian for 29 years.
I love all plant based food and know how to make it taste sensational.
This podcast is for anyone who wants to add any level of plant based food into their diet, and anyone who is curious about making incredibly tasty food with a few simple techniques.
If you are interested in good nutrition and learning how to get the most out of the nutrients in your food so your body can thrive, listen up.
With a touch of humour, realness and sometimes a guest speaker, this podcast will inspire and empower you to live your best life nutritionally.
Episodes
50 episodes
50: The Magic of Mushrooms
Mushrooms are packed full of nutrition. From essential B vitamins, to antioxidants, and compounds that can make them great for brain health too. Whether you like mushrooms or not, this podcast is a good one to listen to, as I also mention other...
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Episode 50
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26:45
49: Having Fun in the Kitchen
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 off is a healthy body, but often something prevents you from enjoying the task of cooking. It...
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Episode 49
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28:55
48: Nutrition in the Year of the Fire Horse
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 are cooking and eating well. In this podcast I share with you some tips on how to do this with t...
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Episode 48
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29:41
47: Cortisol low down
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 about hypercortisolism and what you can do to avoid it, and what to do if you have it.
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Episode 47
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23:00
46: What would you miss if you tried Veganuary
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, who did the v
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Episode 46
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51:37
45: Damn, a vegan is coming for Christmas
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 this podcast, I talk about ways to navigate being vegan at Christmas and also how...
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Episode 45
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36:23
44: Talking with Deva Premal
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 of theirs and absolutely love sharing this interview I did with Deva. Deva and Mite...
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Episode 44
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32:45
43: Your questions on menopause
Answering questions on menopause. In this podcast I answered the following questions.What would you have done to prepare more for menopause?Would you consider using HRT? Do you think there is a place for it?
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Episode 43
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24:12
42: Tips for sleep during menopause
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 weight gain. In this podcast I will share some fabulous tips to help you navigate sle...
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Episode 42
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22:52
41: My menopause journey
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 to try out, to make life easier in all stages of menopause. Eating the right foods can rea...
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Episode 41
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30:59
40: Food to support ADHD
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 about foods to avoid, but there are foods that are beneficial too.In this podcast, I di...
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Episode 40
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26:16
39: Nadia Fragnito from The Vegan Italian Kitchen
I am speaking to Nadia Fragnito who has a fabulous business called the Vegan Italian Kitchen, all her recipes are magnificent. Nadia writes cookbooks, she writes recipes, she runs food tours in Italy and helps people write cookbooks. Nadi...
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Episode 39
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35:55
37: Soy. The good, the bad or the ugly
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 quite the contrary. In this podcast, I talk about why soy is good for you, what makes it...
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Episode 37
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25:44
38: No time to cook then outsource
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 have the solution for you. You need to outsource.Have you listened to podcast #15 w...
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Episode 38
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20:18
36: Stop the turmeric shot
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 up to find out why.I am sure by now that the majority of people have heard that turmeric is...
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Episode 36
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13:08
35: Food Ideas for Shift Workers
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 your body with really good food. However, this often seems impossible when working shifts and...
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Episode 35
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26:23
34: Chatting with Monica Gauci on Ahimsa
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 to find out what ahimsa means and how it affects the way you eat when practicing yog...
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Episode 34
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26:56
33: Q & A on the vegan chef training
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 next intake, or if it is something y...
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Episode 33
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32:29
32: How to make money as a vegan chef
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 to make money as a vegan chef 1. For a hobby or busine...
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Episode 32
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1:02:59
31: Morag Gamble Interview
In this week’s podcast, I interview the fabulous Morag Gamble, who is a permaculture educator. I have done Morag’s incredible edible gardens online program (read more) and have gained a wealth of knowledge and a whole tonne of skills, so ...
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Episode 31
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31:59
30: Dairy alternatives
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 usually contain dairy.https://www.veets.com.au/vegan-chef-t...
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Episode 30
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27:45
29: Why I don’t eat dairy
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? In this podcast, I share with you how and why I replaced dairy with other plant based foods. Gi...
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Episode 29
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21:13
28|: Interview with Pandora from Pandora's Plate
Today I'm interviewing the wonderful Pandora College. Pandora graduated from the vegan chef training in 2015. Before she came to the chef training, she was already a nutritionist and she has done so many different things since graduating, inclu...
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Episode 28
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32:12
27: Body reacting to stress & food for dental health
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 with our dental health.When I am stressed, my body quickly reacts to it and I often wil...
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Episode 27
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19:27
26: Ebony from Garden Eats
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 training in 2016 and worked as a head chef for a few years in a café in Woolongong before estab...
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Episode 26
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