Eating Plants

With 20 percent of Mexicans identifying as vegetarian or vegan, celebrated Mexican actor Sofia Sisniega uncovers the history of plant-based Mexican food from the Aztecs to the modern day.

From his ancestral Maori roots, New Zealand actor Sonam Hoani embraces local stories of plant-based medicines and food, leaping into ravines, enjoying vegan cheese and wine platters, and sampling Polynesian desserts.

Cajsa Wessberg visits the meatball guru, Gustav Johansson, who is behind Sweden's largest vegan food blog, and learns the tricks and tips behind aquafaba or bean juice that is used in vegan baking.

Richie Kul visits the research lab of Meat Avatar, creating plant-based crispy pork bites, and learns from chef Sarita the basics of a roast chilli paste. He also learns how to cook some infamous Thai dishes at a local cooking school.

Renowned chef and host Amy Symington learns about Canada's organic maple syrup and visits the community gardens supplying the ingredients for Toronto's Black Vegans. Amy also learns why the Canadian government support the growth of plant foods.

Martin Dingle Wall meets some of the Aussie entrepreneurs leading the world with mushrooms, cell meat and vegan fine dining. He also goes behind the counter to learn the recipe for plant-based gelato, and gets tips for growing vegetables at home.