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Vegetarian: Is Meat Really the Problem?

Healthy eating is about more than simply choosing meat or avoiding it. While excessive consumption meat can have health risks, a vegetarian diet is not automatically healthy, especially when whole foods are replaced with ultra-processed alternatives. Join us as we explore whether meat is really the problem, or whether the bigger issue is the quality, balance and moderation of what we eat.

Coffee: A Cup of History

More than a morning beverage, coffee has a rich history spanning centuries, cultures, and continents. Join us as we explore coffee’s fascinating journey from its origins and early use in the Middle East to its spread around the world, and discover how this humble cup became an important part of social, cultural, and everyday life.

Guests:

Azmina Govindji

Caroline Rymer – Associate Professor of Animal Science at the University of Reading.

Jeff Fleming – founder of Apex Coffee Imports.

Pardeep Sooch – founder and owner of Fenyk Coffee & Social in Calgary.

Areeb Ahmad – A Year 9 student, has a passion for coffee that goes far beyond simply enjoying a good cup.

Producers:

Laiba Mubashar Rashid and Rubina Sheraz

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