Bananas are considered as one of the most attractive fruits in the world. They are grown in the tropical areas of our abundant planet. Bananas are very nutritious and beneficial for humans in everyday life. In the program today, we are elated to introduce you to the amazing variety of uses the humble banana has to offer.

Today we will hear from doctors and researchers on why a plant based diet, best suits our health. In addition, these distinguished scholars and leaders will share how a plant powered vegan lifestyle is better for all life on the planet and will lead us to a brighter, happier and more peaceful future.

Temple Food in Buddhism typically refers to meals prepared for monks at Buddhist monasteries. With social interest in health and well-being growing recently, “Buddhist Temple Food" has surpassed the boundaries of religion and is sought after by people looking for healthy meals. Temple Food recipes are simple. Condiments are hardly used. Most of the recipes comprise of simple blanching and seasoning. Today we will learn how Korean Buddhist renunciates make Temple Food.

The traditional meal ritual in Korean monasteries is called Barugongyang. “Baru” refers to the bowl that Buddhist monks use for their meals. Originated from the word “Patra”, which means “utensil” in Sanskrit. The word “Gongyang” means offering food to the Buddha. In Korean monasteries, meals are important to the monks as this enables them to nourish their body and mind, thereby helping them to continue their spiritual practice to attain enlightenment. Today we will take time to explore the meaning and philosophy of the “Temple Food” that is traditionally inherent in Korean Buddhism.

How many calories we need; what the basic nutrients are and how we obtain them; also, what is the ideal diet for a human to live a healthy and vibrant life in the 21st century. Let’s begin by asking the question “Why do we eat food anyway?” In today’s show, we examine the fundamentals of plant-based nutrition for the human body.

The vegan lifestyle has come a long way since its humble beginnings, and even more so, it has grown from a social trend into a mainstream movement over the past five years or so. People have expanded their consciousness and opened their hearts to a much higher way of living by caring more for animals, the environment and each other. Across the globe, an exceptional variety of vegan restaurants and eateries now exist - from Ethiopian cuisine to Japanese, Korean, Thai, Raw, Vegan BBQ and even vegan street food.

Since our French gastronomy is renowned throughout the world for its quality and diversity, we shall be introducing to you one of its specialty, and it is our “Quiche Lorraine.” When a visitor comes by unexpectedly, we would invite our guest to stay for dinner and quickly prepare a quiche with a green salad. If oftentimes you need to be a host, today’s recipe will be helpful to you.

In recent years, Germany has been noted for the vigorous growth in the numbers of vegetarians and vegans throughout the country. According to data released in 2016 by the Non- Governmental Organization (NGO) known as the European Vegetarian Union or EVU, nearly ten percent of the German population has gone meatless. This is claimed to be one of the highest rates of vegetarianism among European cou

And on this New Year’s Eve, we are bringing to you a cooking show by two young children from Ottawa, whom have been vegans since birth. How about delicious vegan pizzas and pretty vegan mini cheesecakes for this eve? That’s what they will be show us today!

In welcoming the meaningful Christmas holiday, often times each family would spend time together in cooking and sharing of foods. Making merry on this special day, for celebration and bondings. Today, we are going to continue with our show on how young children can also contribute to the joy of Christmas by making very delicious yet healthy cakes, and beverages to share with people.

Christmas, a time to show love, have fun, relax and enjoy ourselves, is a joyful time for family and friends to reunion. Christmas eve is a special time for family members to exchange gifts and enjoy nice dinner together. Today, we are going to explore how children contribute to the splendor of a Christmas feast, and to understand their compassion towards animals, and their appreciation for people who work hard to make our life easier and more comfortable.

The subsequent emergence of the social media platform is a significant impetus in promoting veganism. Since the users of social media accounts are open to all, vegan news can be exposed to a large number of non-vegans as to stimulate their interest to find out more.

VegFest is short for Vegetarian or Vegan Festival - and is the place to go to find many answers to your vegan questions. In addition, you’ll taste nutritious food, meet friendly people and much, much more.

In Japan, Chirashi-sushi is a special dish to celebrate holidays. However today we introduce this new type of chirashi-sushi as a variation of Italian-style rice salad.

We will travel to Cape Town, South Africa to meet two special friends: Wijbert and Polka. Both them are healthy, loving, well-mannered vegan dogs!