Easy Vegan with JL Fields

Tracye McQuirter and her mother Mary McQuirter are celebrating 30 years of veganism by releasing their new book Ageless Vegan: The Secret to Living a Long and Healthy Plant-Based Life (Da Capo Press). They share their vegan transition stories, talk about overcoming health obstacles and share tips on how to create family recipes that are delicious and 100% plant-based. Show links: Tracye’s website: http://byanygreensnecessary.com Ageless Vegan: The Secret to Living a Long and Healthy Plant-Based Life: https://amzn.to/2Bd2UgE Support vegan radio: www.patreon.com/jlfields Show archives: www.EasyVeganRadio.com #EasyVeganRadio

Through GreenSpark Mafia Brooke Ali offers online courses to help people transition to vegan and plant-based diets. Today on the show she shares strategies on how to take care of yourself, interact with non-vegan family members during special occasions, and more. Show link: http://GreenSparkMafia.com Support vegan radio: www.patreon.com/jlfields Show archives: www.EasyVeganRadio.com #EasyVeganRadio

Michael Harren returns to the show to talk about his latest artistic creations: The Animal Book and The Animal Album. We talk about art, activism, and how we all can use our unique skills and experiences in our animal advocacy. Show links The Animal Album and The Animal Book: Album links: http://smarturl.it/animal-album Book links: http://smarturl.it/animal-book Michael Harren: michaelharren.com Support vegan radio: www.patreon.com/jlfields Show archives: www.EasyVeganRadio.com #EasyVeganRadio

Are you struggling in the kitchen because you’re always “on the go”? Jackie Sobon, the blogger behind Vegan Yack Attack and the author of Vegan Bowl Attack! is on the show to talk about her latest cookbook designed to help all home cooks make fast staples, portable snacks, make ahead meals and so much more! Show links: Vegan Yack Attack On the Go!: https://amzn.to/2t32NNv Vegan Yack Attack: https://veganyackattack.com Support vegan radio: www.patreon.com/jlfields Show archives: www.EasyVeganRadio.com #EasyVeganRadio

It’s summer travel season! If you’re worried about what to eat in another country, curious about airport friendly snacks, wondering if hotels can accommodate your vegan lifestyle and want to know just how many vegan restaurants you can find in Prague, Kim Giovacco of Veg Jaunts and Journeys has you covered! Show links: Veg Jaunts and Journeys website: www.vegjauntsandjourneys.com Veg Jaunts and Journeys on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vegjauntsandjourneys/ Support vegan radio: www.patreon.com/jlfields Show archives: www.EasyVeganRadio.com #EasyVeganRadio

Smarties Candy Company Co-President Liz Dee returns to the show to talk about the global professional and animals rights movement she launched that has gained so much traction it’s already been covered on Forbes.com: Vegan Ladyboss. Find out just what it means to be a Vegan Ladyboss, where to find a local meeting and how you can start your own chapter. Show links: Vegan Ladyboss: www.veganladyboss.com Smarties: www.smarties.com Baleine & Bjorn Capital: www.baleinebjorncapital.com Support vegan radio: www.patreon.com/jlfields Show archives: www.EasyVeganRadio.com #EasyVeganRadio

Carol J. Adams, author of The Sexual Politics of Meat, joins us to talk about her latest book Burger. Not the usual homage to popular food, Adams takes on meat, gender, the violent history of hamburgers, and how what we’re really talking about is a “single portion protein patty” which, at its roots, is vegan. Show links: Burger: https://amzn.to/2Hny1ny Protest Kitchen: Fight Injustice, Save the Planet, and Fuel Your Resistance One Meal at a Time: https://amzn.to/2Lqybgp The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory: https://amzn.to/2LnVeIB caroljadams.com Support vegan radio: www.patreon.com/jlfields Show archives: www.EasyVeganRadio.com #EasyVeganRadio

Professor J. Keri Cronin is the author of the new book Art for Animals: Visual Culture and Animal Advocacy, 1870-1914. She walks us through the history of animal advocacy through imagery and shares her thoughts on what today’s activists can learn from previous generations. Show links: Art for Animals: Visual Culture and Animal Advocacy, 1870-1914: https://amzn.to/2snwGs6 Professor Cronin: kericronin.com The Unbound Project: Women on the Front Lines of Animal Advocacy: https://unboundproject.org/ Niagara VegFest: http://niagaravegfest.com Support vegan radio: www.patreon.com/jlfields Show archives: www.EasyVeganRadio.com #EasyVeganRadio

Chef AJ is on the show to talk about health transformations, the secret to weight loss, the importance of connecting the three pillars of veganism - ethics, environment, and health - and the three foods she'd want on a deserted island. Show links: The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss: https://amzn.to/2KKFE9D Chef AJ’s website: www.EatUnprocessed.com Chef AJ and JL on air frying: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sOGxRPVIJQ Support vegan radio: www.patreon.com/jlfields Show archives: www.EasyVeganRadio.com #EasyVeganRadio

Are prenatal vitamins vegan? Are vegan children healthy? Are there strategies for preparing your vegan kids for social events and school settings? Tianna McCormick of Vegan Pregnancy and Parenting and Raise Vegan answers these questions, and more! Show links: Vegan Pregnancy and Parenting on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/veganpregnancyandparenting/ Raise Vegan website and magazine: https://raisevegan.com/ Are you a vegan ladyboss? Find a local meeting (or start a chapter): https://www.veganladyboss.com/ Support vegan radio: www.patreon.com/jlfields Show archives: www.EasyVeganRadio.com #EasyVeganRadio

Chad Sarno, Derek Sarno, and David Joachim have teamed up to help novice and advanced cooks step up their flavor game! The Wicked Healthy Cookbook features recipes, photo prompts for quick meals + chef tips that will make home cooks feel like culinary rockstars. Meaty dishes, free from animals! David Joachim: http://davejoachim.com/ Wicked Healthy Food: http://wickedhealthyfood.com/ The Wicked Healthy Cookbook: https://amzn.to/2wlDCL6 Support vegan radio: www.patreon.com/jlfields Show archives: www.EasyVeganRadio.com #EasyVeganRadio

Vegan psychologist Clare Mann as coined the word “vystopia” to describe the anguish of being vegan in a non-vegan world. From dystopia to euphoria she explains how and why we experience the continuum of emotions ranging from joyful to angry vegan and shares tips and strategies from her new book on how to learn to be exquisite communicators to non-vegans. Learn more at www.vystopia.com (and don’t miss the live streaming book party on May 17). Support vegan radio: www.patreon.com/jlfields Show archives: www.EasyVeganRadio.com #EasyVeganRadio

Nissa Buth went vegan just over six years ago. Today she’s the co-owner of two popular vegan eateries in a small city that most don’t expect to have vegan anything. She talks about how curiosity, a passion for health and risk-aversity helped make two distinctly different vegan establishments thrive in a short period of time. Moxie: livemoxie.co Ola Juice Bar: olajuicebar.com   Veg Jaunts and Journeys Colorado Tour: https://vegjauntsandjourneys.com/upcoming-tours/ Support vegan radio: www.patreon.com/jlfields Show archives: www.EasyVeganRadio.com #EasyVeganRadio

Dr. Yami is on the show to talk about veggie fit kids, a 7 Day Salad Challenge, and how to find balance when feeding your vegan children (great advice for vegan adults, too)! Join the 7 Day Salad Challenge: www.veggiefitkids.com/saladchallenge  Stay in touch with Dr. Yami: www.veggiefitkids.com Support vegan radio: www.patreon.com/jlfields Show archives: www.EasyVeganRadio.com #EasyVeganRadio

Heather Saffer, winner of Food Network's Cupcake Wars and former ABC Shark Tank contestant, has a new cookbook out that empowers the baking and dessert-challenged. She shares tips and shortcuts for allergen-free vegan baking! Crazy Easy Vegan Desserts: https://amzn.to/2Gx8YCU Dollop Gourmet (vegan frosting!): https://dollopgourmet.com/ Support vegan radio: www.patreon.com/jlfields Show archives: www.EasyVeganRadio.com #EasyVeganRadio