146: Miami Vegan Author Ellen Kanner on Why Food Is More Than Fuel

Only 1 in 10 Adults Eats Enough Fruits and Vegetables. Ellen Kanner Is Changing That

Why do so few people eat the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables? For award-winning author, vegan chef, and culinary instructor Ellen Kanner, this is more than a statistic. It is a wake-up call. On this episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health Podcast, hosted by Kathleen Gage, Ellen shares her journey into plant-based living and how food can nourish the body, mind, and spirit.

From giving up meat at a young age to writing celebrated cookbooks like Feeding the Hungry Ghost and Miami Vegan, Ellen offers practical insights on how to eat well without spending a fortune. She talks about food justice, flavor, affordability, and why beans and rice are more than a meal—they are a movement.

This episode explores:

• Why food is the starting point for better health and ethical living

• How cooking is one of the most empowering choices we can make

• The truth about the cost of plant-based eating

• Natural plant-based aphrodisiacs like nutmeg, arugula, and cashews

• How to simplify healthy eating with pantry staples like beans, rice, and fresh vegetables

• Why vegetables should be celebrated, not hidden

Ellen also talks about the gap between what people eat and what their bodies actually need. Her message is simple and powerful. Eating plant-based is not about restriction. It is about abundance, compassion, and joy.

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