The Two Guys One Plant Podcast

8 - Peanuts

Crunchy Peanut Butter or Smooth? It was the first question we needed to ask when we discussed peanuts. It's divided many people, but we all have a preference. 

In this episode, we discuss the weird and vast world of peanuts. Another plant which we had no idea about the cultural history of this bean or legume or nut. We find out exactly what the peanut is in this episode.  We talk crazy facts, like, the roasted seed makes an excellent coffee substitute. Or the term “peanut gallery” comes from the 19th century and peanuts have gone into outer space! Astronaut Alan Shepard brought a peanut with him to the moon in 1971. 

We deep dive into the history from its origins in Incan civilisation, through to its abundant use in modern society. We also discuss the many health benefits, medicinal uses in folklore throughout the world, moving straight into cooking, storing and growing them. 

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Until next time, do yourself a favour and eat more plants. 

 

7 - Plums

Did you know that Plums are one of the oldest fruits in the world? Taking a significant place in many cultures throughout the world, from the Australian Aborigines, with their bush tucker to China's long history with the plum. We explore the long history of the plum move on to the medicinal uses and the small fact that the plum when dried takes on a whole different form. Gotta listen for that. It's mind-blowing. 

We hope you enjoy the episode, please feel free to send us your feedback at hello@messyveggies.com

Until the next one, do yourself a favour and eat more plants. 

 

6 - Broccoli

Broccoli is a relatively young vegetable compared to some, but it carries a lot of history and nutritional benefits, which we discuss in detail during this podcast. 

Did you know that broccoli is a giant bundle of unopened flowers, or genetically speaking, broccoli is the same plant as kale, cauliflower, kohlrabi and other Brassicas? Neither did we until we did our research! 

 

As always we talk history, nutrition, medicinal, growing, storing and cooking of this delicious vegetable. 

 

Until the next episode, do yourself a favour and eat more plants.

5 - Strawberry

Five shows down and this week we look into the exciting world of the Strawberry. Many weird and wild revelations are had in this episode of the Two Guys One Plant Podcast. For instance, did you know that the Strawberry is a false fruit? We also find out that 80% of the worlds Strawberries come from one region, with that amount being over 2 billion pounds!! 

As always we talk about the history of the Strawberry and where it originated, it's uses in the past for an aphrodisiac. We also talk nutrition and medicinal and all of the health benefits associated through studies on the small berry. Moving straight into how to grow these for yourself and store, and cook them. 

Thanks for listening and do yourself a favour and eat more plants. 

4 - Thyme

In the fourth episode of Two Guys One Plant, we are exploring a herbal world. Researching the very expansive world of the herb, Thyme. We speak about the extensive history and medicinal uses for this amazing herb before getting stuck into the nutrition, growing, storing and optimal cooking for this particular herb.  

Thanks for listening and do yourself a favour and eat more plants. 

3 - Beetroots

In the third episode of Two Guys One Plant, we are venturing deep into the wondrously nutritious world of Beetroots. We get stuck into the history of the beet plant and where they originated, the nutritional and medicinal benefits. Together with how to grow them, store them and ultimately what the best way to eat them is.

We also tackle some common questions about the humble beet and generally have a bit of a laugh as we discuss. 

Thanks for listening and Do yourself a favour and eat more plants. 

2 - Onions

In the second episode of Two Guys One Plant, we are venturing deep into the multi layered world of the Onion. We start with the same question each week is an onion a fruit or a vegetable? Then we get stuck into the history of onions and where they originated, the nutritional and medicinal benefits. Together with how to grow them, store them and ultimately what the best way to eat them is.

We also tackle some common myths with onions and generally have a bit of a laugh as we discuss. 

The fist ep sponsor is The Nourish Box, who you can find at www.thenourishbox.com.au and listen to the ep for a special discount to use with them. They have paused their operation currently during the COVID-19 pandemic but head to their website and check them out.

Thanks for listening and Do yourself a favour and eat more plants. 

 

 

1 - Tomatoes

The very first episode of Two Guys One Plant, where we kick off this podcast discussing the wide world of Tomatoes. We start with the biggest question of them all. Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? Then we get stuck into the history of tomatoes and where they originated, the nutritional and medicinal benefits. Together with how to grow them, store them and ultimately what the best way to eat them is.

We also tackle some common myths with tomatoes and generally have a bit of a laugh as we discuss. 

The fist ep sponsor is The Nourish Box, who you can find at www.thenourishbox.com.au and listen to the ep for a special discount to use with them. 

 

Thanks for listening and Do yourself a favour and eat more plants.