TED: A flavorful field guide to foraging | Alexis Nikole Nelson

The speaker humorously discusses vegan stereotypes and explains veganism as a diet free of animal products. They share their personal journey to veganism, starting from childhood, and their passion for foraging wild foods. The speaker highlights the nutritional benefits of foraging and offers tips for introducing wild vegan foods to others. A demonstration of making sweet and salty kelp chips is provided, emphasizing the sustainability of seaweed as a food source. The talk concludes with encouragement to share vegan snacks and foster connections over food.

What is the primary difference between a vegan and a plant-based diet?

• Vegan diets include dairy products.

• Plant-based diets focus on reducing animal suffering.

• Vegan diets exclude all animal products, while plant-based diets may not.

• Plant-based diets are only for health reasons.

At what age did the speaker decide to become vegetarian?

• Five

• Twelve

• Eighteen

• Twenty-four

What is foraging primarily about?

• Buying organic food from stores

• Growing your own vegetables

• Identifying, collecting, and eating wild food

• Cooking with exotic spices

Why does the speaker find it challenging to get people to try their food?

• Due to skepticism about vegan and foraged foods

• Because it is expensive

• Because it is not tasty

• Due to lack of availability

What is the first tip for introducing a new dish to skeptical eaters?

• Make it very spicy

• Use a dish that mimics popular foods

• Choose a dish with no prior associations

• Serve it with a side of meat

What is the main ingredient in the kelp chips demonstrated by the speaker?

• Lettuce

• Spinach

• Bulk kelp

• Nori seaweed

Why does the speaker advocate for seaweed as a food source?

• It is difficult to harvest

• It is sustainable and nutrient-rich

• It is high in sugar

• It requires a lot of freshwater

What is the speaker's second tip for encouraging thoughtful eating?

• Explain the unsustainability of current eating habits

• Force them to change their diet

• Show them shocking media

• Ignore their preferences

What is the speaker's profession related to their lifestyle?

• Chef

• Outdoor educator and wild food forager

• Nutritionist

• Fitness trainer

What is the speaker's ultimate goal in sharing their food and lifestyle?

• To make everyone vegan

• To foster connection and thoughtful choices

• To sell their products

• To become famous