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Frequently Asked Questions

I am new to the plant based diet, How do I let others know this diet is healthier for you? 02:28

I am new to the plant based diet, How do I let others know this diet is healthier for you?

Task 141 of FOK involves 60 min on tomato based soups. I am allergic to tomatoes. How will I be able to work this task? 01:45

Task 141 of FOK involves 60 min on tomato based soups. I am allergic to tomatoes. How will I be able to work this task?

What is your number one tip for newbies who are trying their first Veganuary? 03:25

What is your number one tip for newbies who are trying their first Veganuary?

What is your favorite plant protein? 00:58

What is your favorite plant protein?

Is there an ideal ratio for the different categories in veg. burgers? How thick should they be?  What should the moisture level be when making them and how should they feel? 03:01

Is there an ideal ratio for the different categories in veg. burgers? How thick should they be? What should the moisture level be when making them and how should they feel?

What is your favorite part of being a plant based culinary chef? 03:01

What is your favorite part of being a plant based culinary chef?

Will the program count towards CEs (for RDs, health coaches, etc.) or is that something you are looking into for the future? 00:55

Will the program count towards CEs (for RDs, health coaches, etc.) or is that something you are looking into for the future?

What is your favorite go-to weeknight meal? 01:29

What is your favorite go-to weeknight meal?

Would you have examples of organizations that have employed food coaches that we could take a look at? 01:20

Would you have examples of organizations that have employed food coaches that we could take a look at?

When you start the Food Coach Academy course, is there a deadline to finish it? 00:20

When you start the Food Coach Academy course, is there a deadline to finish it?

With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, do you foresee an impact on the food coaching space? Are you planning to integrate AI tools into your practice? Perhaps they could be beneficial? 00:41

With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, do you foresee an impact on the food coaching space? Are you planning to integrate AI tools into your practice? Perhaps they could be beneficial?

Can you tell us what is covered in each Term of the Food Coach Academy and when they will launch? 02:51

Can you tell us what is covered in each Term of the Food Coach Academy and when they will launch?

How would I find clients once I've gone through the Food Coach Academy program? 
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How would I find clients once I've gone through the Food Coach Academy program?

Is it possible to join the Food Coach Academy course at any time? Or are you doing this in cohorts?
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Is it possible to join the Food Coach Academy course at any time? Or are you doing this in cohorts?

Is there a range we could expect for an annual salary for a Food Coach? 01:24

Is there a range we could expect for an annual salary for a Food Coach?

What resources can you point me to to structure a resume or linked in profile that reflects my love of cooking at 50 and sharing that with others? 00:50

What resources can you point me to to structure a resume or linked in profile that reflects my love of cooking at 50 and sharing that with others?

What are you most excited about with the launch of your new Food Coach Academy course? 00:46

What are you most excited about with the launch of your new Food Coach Academy course?

How will participants in the Food Coach Academy be advised on career opportunities? 00:42

How will participants in the Food Coach Academy be advised on career opportunities?

How long does it take to complete the Food Coach Academy course? 00:50

How long does it take to complete the Food Coach Academy course?

I've heard boiling sweet potatoes is probably the healthiest way to cook them. I do like to steam as I can control keeping the temp low, and boiling I can overcook them. Your comments for either? 
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I've heard boiling sweet potatoes is probably the healthiest way to cook them. I do like to steam as I can control keeping the temp low, and boiling I can overcook them. Your comments for either?

I have a recipe for a baked sweet potato pie that calls for tapioca flour. I have oat, almond, and chickpea flour. Do you think I could use the oat (?) flour to substitute for the tapioca flour? 00:33

I have a recipe for a baked sweet potato pie that calls for tapioca flour. I have oat, almond, and chickpea flour. Do you think I could use the oat (?) flour to substitute for the tapioca flour?

Do you have a recommendation for cooling foods down before putting in fridge. Such as soups, etc. Is this a concern?
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Do you have a recommendation for cooling foods down before putting in fridge. Such as soups, etc. Is this a concern?

What is the difference between canned beans and beans cooked from scratch in your opinion? 01:39

What is the difference between canned beans and beans cooked from scratch in your opinion?

Do you prefer being an instructor or personal chef? Could you share about it? 02:53

Do you prefer being an instructor or personal chef? Could you share about it?

Can you recommend any gas stoves for gentle simmering? 02:33

Can you recommend any gas stoves for gentle simmering?

Do you need to defrost - frozen vegetables before using in a stir fry?
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Do you need to defrost - frozen vegetables before using in a stir fry?

Can you please explain the difference between Old Fashion Rolled Oats and Sprouted Oats?  I did not know if the Sprouted Oats follow FOK. 01:29

Can you please explain the difference between Old Fashion Rolled Oats and Sprouted Oats? I did not know if the Sprouted Oats follow FOK.

How can I avoid crying when chopping onions? :-( 01:47

How can I avoid crying when chopping onions? :-(

With the addition of gluten-free soy sauce to grocery shelves—do you think it will create the same flavors as tamari? 02:22

With the addition of gluten-free soy sauce to grocery shelves—do you think it will create the same flavors as tamari?

With the addition of gluten-free soy sauce to grocery shelves—do you think it will create the same flavors as tamari? 02:22

With the addition of gluten-free soy sauce to grocery shelves—do you think it will create the same flavors as tamari?

Are there any ways to retain heating while resting meats? 02:01

Are there any ways to retain heating while resting meats?

Are there foods you can cook/eat to help one decrease the craving for sweets including dried fruit? 03:26

Are there foods you can cook/eat to help one decrease the craving for sweets including dried fruit?

Can you discuss the advantage/disadvantage  of having meat or chicken rest after being baked? 01:33

Can you discuss the advantage/disadvantage of having meat or chicken rest after being baked?

How do you roast cut vegetables without oil so they keep their moisture but also brown? 02:01

How do you roast cut vegetables without oil so they keep their moisture but also brown?

Is there any way to better preserve precut vegetables like onion, cilantro and bell pepper in the fridge once they are a fine brunoise or diced? 03:37

Is there any way to better preserve precut vegetables like onion, cilantro and bell pepper in the fridge once they are a fine brunoise or diced?

I'm trying to like cooking instead of getting stressed out every time I cook. How can I get over this? I want to enjoy cooking, even living a very busy life. 03:29

I'm trying to like cooking instead of getting stressed out every time I cook. How can I get over this? I want to enjoy cooking, even living a very busy life.

Now that I'm on a whole foods plant-based diet, I'm having trouble knowing what to cook for family or visitors. Can you make any suggestions? 02:58

Now that I'm on a whole foods plant-based diet, I'm having trouble knowing what to cook for family or visitors. Can you make any suggestions?

I'm new to the Whole food plant-based diet. Instead of eating meat, what is a good protein source to eat?
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I'm new to the Whole food plant-based diet. Instead of eating meat, what is a good protein source to eat?

What’s the best way to keep your knife blade clear while dicing? 01:24

What’s the best way to keep your knife blade clear while dicing?

How do you manage pork so it does not gets very dry? People complain a lot about this meat (but also chicken breast) having a dry taste. 08:14

How do you manage pork so it does not gets very dry? People complain a lot about this meat (but also chicken breast) having a dry taste.

Do you have any vegan and grain free travel or lunch ideas? 05:24

Do you have any vegan and grain free travel or lunch ideas?

I would like to make a dark chocolate candy with a cooked and sweetened fruit. Think peanut butter cup with the fruit inside.  Any helpful tips for doing this? 00:59

I would like to make a dark chocolate candy with a cooked and sweetened fruit. Think peanut butter cup with the fruit inside. Any helpful tips for doing this?

What are some general rules about freezing items in glass containers? 00:18

What are some general rules about freezing items in glass containers?

I wanted to know your go to for egg replacements when baking?


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I wanted to know your go to for egg replacements when baking?

Most recipes I bake, I have to make 20-40 servings of. What suggestions do you have for increasing quantities? 01:07

Most recipes I bake, I have to make 20-40 servings of. What suggestions do you have for increasing quantities?

What do you suggest as a quick appetizer (hors d'ouvre) like a great dip, simple but class? 01:33

What do you suggest as a quick appetizer (hors d'ouvre) like a great dip, simple but class?

What's the difference and usage of baking soda and baking powder? 06:15

What's the difference and usage of baking soda and baking powder?

Do you have any suggestion for how to make a pear & cranberry strudel? 01:17

Do you have any suggestion for how to make a pear & cranberry strudel?

What’s the best way to store chocolate covered blueberries? How long can they last? 02:08

What’s the best way to store chocolate covered blueberries? How long can they last?

I’m at 8k feet above sea level. What advice do you have for baking adjustments? 01:30

I’m at 8k feet above sea level. What advice do you have for baking adjustments?

Can I freeze the Chocolate Torte To Live For with the Ganache Glaze or should I only freeze the torte?  Also, can i use White choco instead of bittersweet choco for the glaze? 01:26

Can I freeze the Chocolate Torte To Live For with the Ganache Glaze or should I only freeze the torte? Also, can i use White choco instead of bittersweet choco for the glaze?

I can't have vinegar. Any recommendations for substitutions in baking recipes (like muffins) that call for apple cider vinegar? 01:34

I can't have vinegar. Any recommendations for substitutions in baking recipes (like muffins) that call for apple cider vinegar?