In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk to Andy Levitt, founder of the ever-so-popular Purple Carrot. To be honest, we weren't really sure where this episode was going to go, but with Andy's honest and lively personality, we were able to get all the answers we wanted. How did he get the inspiration to start a completely plant-based meal kit company when he wasn't even plant-based yet? How did his Crohn's play into the picture? Who is consuming the enormous amount of plant-based meal kits and why? Does Purple Carrot only preach to the converted? And then there's the idea of children and how their unique personalities make them a driving force in the world.

While this podcast is about information and not an advertisement at all, we wanted to let you know that we had the opportunity to try out a kit while we were in Florida and it was easy and delicious. We hope you saw the photos on our Instagram Stories. We have to say, this was an extremely personal podcast and we hope you feel the love. Join the conversations happening on social media, especially @plantttrainers on Instagram, and if you are Purple Carrot consumers, tag us in your posts!

After being diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2012, Andy began incorporating more plant-based meals into his diet to combat his disease. When this lifestyle change literally changed the course of his disease, Andy left his twenty-plus year career in the pharmaceutical industry and launched Purple Carrot from his garage in October 2014 with the mission to educate people about the power of food as medicine – and to educate consumers on the health and environmental benefits of plant-based eating.

Today, the company is recognized as the first and only 100% plant-based meal kit, providing fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and simple step-by-step guides that help people prepare delicious, healthy, plant-based meals in 40 minutes or less. the comfort of their own home. Purple Carrot aims to introduce consumers to the 20,000 edible plants available today, creating six seasonal meals each week that make vegetables the star of the show without being bland or boring. Since launching three and a half years ago, Purple Carrot has established itself as a major player in the $2.2 billion meal kit market, following a staggering 400% growth since 2017.

In this episode we discuss: Going plant-based Crohn's Mixed family eating styles The birth of Purple Carrot What grows faster vegan or plant-based Most consumers of plant-based meals are omnivores Romaine lettuce Types of meals Tom Brady and TB12 Children who are vegan The state of the world With With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility School Lunches The Future of the Purple Carrot Practical Tips for Rapid Change Links to Things We Mentioned: Easy Recipes for Busy Parents

School Lunches: A Guide to Making It Easy and Healthy

A long life with 93-year-old Irene – PTP055

Andy Levitt – Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Purple Carrot – Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Thank you to this month's Patrons for their support on Patreon: "Joe"

Millie Pearson

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Carmen Fanous

Emily Iaconelli

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Michel Olender

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