Ordinary Vegan Podcast
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 433 ratingsOrdinary Vegan Podcast - Are you sick of being sick? Do you want more energy? Do you want to treat yourself with more compassion? Ordinary Vegan addresses all aspects of eating and living healthfully. Each episode addresses commonly asked questions about being vegan, including food, cooking, recipes and nutrition. This unique podcast empowers and inspires the listeners to live a long, healthy life that is also kind to the planet and animals.
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #99-Mark Bittman - How To Eat More Sustainably
July 14, 2021 00:34 - 35 minutes - 28.1 MBAs many of us know, the food we eat impacts everything. Current food systems are failing us in terms of livelihoods, inequality, human health, and the environment. Today’s guest, renowned writer, Mark Bittman, is one of the most successful food writers of all time. Over the past 30 years, he has penned over 17,000 recipes and countless books, including the best-selling book “How To Cook Everything.” In the past, he wrote mostly about the pleasures of cooking but has shifted gears to become a...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #98- Kathy Freston & 72 Reasons To Be Vegan
May 05, 2021 01:02 - 35 minutes - 26.8 MBIf there's one person who put the vegan lifestyle on the map, it would have to be Kathy Freston. For over 10 years, Kathy has been part of the plant-based movement. She has written nine books including Veganist, The Lean, Clean Protein, and Quantum Wellness. Her newest offering, co-authored with Gene Stone, is entitled "72 Reasons To Be Vegan - Why Plant-Based. Why Now" which was released on March 30 of this year. Kathy's appearance on The Oprah Winfrey show inspired Oprah and her entire s...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #97- Mushrooms: The Health Benefits with Jeff Chilton
April 17, 2021 00:11 - 43 minutes - 33.4 MBMushrooms are one of the hottest wellness trends of 2021. From weight management to cognitive health, the mushrooms' health benefits are abundant. Today's podcast is dedicated to exploring the magic and the mystery of mushrooms with mushroom guru, Jeff Chilton. Jeff Chilton has been deeply steeped in mushrooms since 1973. In the late seventies, he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educato...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #96-Vegan Swaps & Recipes for Animal Products
February 23, 2021 01:59 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBAre you thinking of adding more plants to your diet in 2021? Today's podcast shares some easy vegan swaps to ease the transition. Finding substitutions for animal products is perhaps the most difficult part of vegan cooking. But it can also be the healthiest thing you can do. For example, when you switch one tablespoon of aquafaba for one egg, you cut out 5 grams of fat and 75 calories. So if you are looking for equally delicious and healthy vegan swaps, look no further. Podcast #96 w...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #95-Alcohol and Cancer Risk - Should You Be Concerned?
February 09, 2021 01:32 - 39 minutes - 30.7 MBIn today's podcast, Dr. Noelle LoConte discusses the relationship between alcohol and cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, alcohol use is one of the most preventable risk factors for cancer. They further state that alcohol use accounts for about 6% of all cancers and 4% of all cancer deaths. For many cancers, the more alcohol you drink, the higher your cancer risk. But for some types of cancers, in particular breast cancer, consuming even small amounts of alcohol can increase...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #94-Arsenic In Rice - Should You Be Concerned?
January 20, 2021 02:17 - 19 minutes - 16.4 MBThe questions about arsenic in rice have been floating around for many years. Mainly because studies have detected high levels of arsenic in rice. So should you eat rice? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer, but today I present all the evidence so you can make an informed decision. Podcast #94 will answer all the critical questions about the amounts of arsenic in rice and how to avoid it along with: Maximum levels of arsenic allowed in drinking water Forms of arsenic Why rice abs...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #93-Raising Vegan Children Safely with Pediatrician Reshma Shah
December 28, 2020 22:03 - 36 minutes - 28.1 MBIt is more and more common for parents to discuss raising vegan children. But, is a plant-based diet nutritionally adequate for kids? Today we ask an expert. Reshma Shah, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and clinical instructor at Stanford University of Medicine. Along with her colleague, Brenda Davis, RD, they are the authors of a new book called "Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families." The book answers many of the common questions that often worry parents...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #92-Dr. T. Colin Campbell: Protein, Cancer and COVID-19
December 04, 2020 00:32 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBIn this episode of the Ordinary Vegan Podcast, I talk with a man who needs no introduction. His name is Dr. T. Colin Campbell and he is one of the most famous people in the plant-based movement. Dr. T. Colin Campbell, PhD has dedicated his life to the science of human health for more than 60 years. His primary focus is on the association between diet and disease, particularly cancer. Although largely known for the China Study--one of the most comprehensive studies of health and nutrition e...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #91- Turning Your Passion Into A Plant-Based Business Part 2
November 24, 2020 03:47 - 43 minutes - 46.6 MBIs it time to turn your passion for a vegan lifestyle into a plant-based business? What was recently a radical lifestyle choice, eating plants, is now rapidly moving into the mainstream. And if there was ever a time to open a plant-based business, now is the time. According to Meticulous Research, the plant-based food market worth will be 74.2 billion by 2027. Clearly, the growth in this market is due to the nutritional benefits offered by plants and for the sake of the environment. The...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #90-Turning Your Passion Into a Vegan Business
November 10, 2020 02:48 - 27 minutes - 31.1 MBStarting a vegan business is not for the faint of heart. Building a new business can be scary and risky, but every successful entrepreneur will tell you that it’s worth it. Today’s podcast is part 1 of a vegan business series focused on plant-based entrepreneurs. You might be saying why now? Because the coronavirus is sparking a plant-based sales explosion, and this could be a good time to turn your passion into a vegan business. Additionally, many big successful businesses started in a...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #89-Answers To Common Vegan Questions
October 27, 2020 00:13 - 25 minutes - 31.2 MBToday, Ordinary Vegan tackles some of the most common vegan questions asked by our community members. And more than likely, all vegans have been asked these common vegan questions at some point. Furthermore, if you’re thinking about becoming vegan, you may find the answer to something that’s troubling you right here. Podcast #89 is dedicated to common vegan questions asked by the Ordinary Vegan community along with: Oil or no oil Oil-free salad dressing recipes A typical day of food...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #88-Soup Enhancing Tips To Liven Up Your Vegan Soups
October 14, 2020 00:06 - 19 minutes - 24.3 MBSeveral studies that have tested the effects of consuming soup on a regular basis found that routinely eating soup can reduce energy intake, enhance satiety, and promote weight loss. Vegan soups are especially satiating because high fiber vegetables are high volume foods. This is called energy density. Energy density is the number of calories in a particular weight of food. It means you can have satisfying portions of low-energy-dense foods with a relatively low-calorie content. Such high ...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #87-Why Environmentalists Don't Vote with Nathaniel Stinnett
September 26, 2020 00:56 - 35 minutes - 39.2 MBIn the 2016 US Presidential election, over 10 million people who listed the environment their top priority didn't vote.You might be asking, how can you be an environmentalist and not vote? Today, Nathaniel Stinnett provides the answers. Nathaniel Stinnett is the Founder & Executive Director of the Environmental Voter Project, a non-partisan nonprofit that uses big data and behavioral science to identify non-voting environmentalists and then get them to vote. Dubbed “The Voting Guru” by...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #86-: Reversing Diabetes & Inspiring Change with BP Eric Adams
September 15, 2020 00:09 - 35 minutes - 38.5 MBToday I sit down with Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams. Eric is in the running to be the next mayor of New York City and he is using his platform to spark real change and spread the plant-based message. Here is some background. At 15 years old, Eric Adams was beaten by police. The traumatizing incident inspired him to become a police officer to help reform New York City policing from the inside. He co-founded 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care, and after 22 years on the force, ...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #85-Cultivating Happiness in Stressful Times
September 01, 2020 00:56 - 25 minutes - 30.5 MBNews flash: 2020 has been a rough year on everybody. And according to a recent happiness study, people in the US are more unhappy today than they've been in nearly 50 years. The study found that just 14% of American adults say they're very happy. This statistic is down from 31% who said the same in 2018. Furthermore, in other parts of the world, the health and economic impact of Covid-19 has been significant. So stress and unhappiness isn't just an American problem. Obviously, it's easy ...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #84-Building T cells for Immunity & Protection Against Covid-19
August 18, 2020 00:11 - 19 minutes - 16.9 MBT cells are the most important cells in adaptive immune response because these immune hunters can seek and destroy an infected cell. Unquestionably, building an army of these cells is the single most important defense we have against Covid 19. And although a robust immune system will not totally prevent us from getting the virus, it will offer additional protection. Furthermore, a strong immunity can lessen symptoms if you contract the disease. As we all know, this pandemic has been dist...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #83-Podcast #83: Socially Responsible Investing For A Green Planet
August 04, 2020 00:47 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBSocially responsible investing is a strategy where people choose to invest in companies that are environmentally and socially responsible. As well as align with their core values. Today we welcome Stephan Kerby, author of the book "You Are The Change: A Beginner's Guide To Socially Responsible Investing." Stephan, a vegan himself, is an expert on the topic of the effects of animal agriculture on the environment and ethical spending. Furthermore, his book "You Are The Change" is dedicate...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #82- Hormonal Imbalance: Causes & Cures with Dr. Neal Barnard
July 21, 2020 01:56 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBHormonal imbalance may be to blame for a range of unwanted symptoms and diseases. Addressing the causes directly is the first step in balancing your hormones. Today we welcome back Dr. Neal Barnard. Dr. Barnard is one of the world's most respected authority on vegan diets. He is a best-selling author, clinical researcher, and founding president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabet...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #81-How To Survive a Pandemic with Dr. Michael Greger
July 07, 2020 01:38 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBOn this special episode, I speak to leading health expert, Dr. Michael Greger, on how to survive a pandemic. It's hard to make sense of the scary reality we now live in. And fears about catching Covid-19 can take an emotional and physical toll. Furthermore, there is so much confusion about protecting ourselves from this pandemic. This is why I am so happy that we have Dr. Greger here today to help clear up some of the confusion. Today's podcast is dedicated to how to survive a pandemic...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #80-Why Physical Activity Reduces Your Risk of Disease
June 23, 2020 01:38 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThere are plenty of good reasons to include lots of physical activity into your life. Big ones include reducing your risk for heart disease, obesity, type-2 diabetes, or stroke. Exercise can also cause changes in antibodies and white blood cells. White blood cells are the body's immune system cells that can help reduce your chance of becoming sick. In addition, physical activity can help flush bacteria out of the lungs and airways, which adds another layer of protection against Covid-19....
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #79-Dietary Supplements - The Health Risks
June 09, 2020 00:30 - 21 minutes - 20 MBDid you know the Food and Drug Administration does not require dietary supplements to be proven safe before they are marketed? Furthermore, supplement use has reached an all-time high. So clearly, it is important to know how to purchase and wisely use dietary supplements safely. Supplements are available without a prescription and usually come in pill, powder, or liquid form. Popular supplements include vitamins, minerals, and herbal products. People take these products to make sure they...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #78-The Health Risks Of Social Isolation & Loneliness
May 27, 2020 03:46 - 22 minutes - 19.7 MBExperts have long been concerned about loneliness, and now social isolation has made the epidemic worse. According to a 2018 national survey by Cigna, loneliness levels have reached an all-time high, with nearly half of 20,000 US adults reporting they sometimes or always feel alone. Sadly, one of our youngest generations, Generation Z, is feeling the most significant impacts of loneliness. In an analysis conducted by The Pew Research Center, one-in-ten Americans say they feel lonely or ...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #77-How To Improve Gut Health with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
April 27, 2020 04:10 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB"The single most powerful determinate of healthy gut microbiome is the diversity of plants." ~Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Did you know that over 70% of the immune system lives in the gut? And the Covid-19 virus can hit people with a weakened immune system harder. That is why I am delighted to have Dr. Will Bulsiewicz as our guest on today's podcast. Will Bulsiewicz, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist in clinical practice in Charleston, SC. He is one of the leading gut health experts i...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #76-Breathing Exercises with Patrick McKeown
April 27, 2020 02:08 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB“My mission is to empower people to take control of their own health, well-being and fitness using simple breathing exercises proven to improve body oxygenation”. Patrick McKeown Most people take their breathing for granted. Why shouldn't they? They have been doing it since birth without any effort. But my guest, Patrick McKeown, takes breathing very seriously, and he is convinced that breathing correctly can change your life. Patrick McKeown has written seven books on improving your bo...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #75: Healthy Pantry Food & Canned Food Recipes For Isolation
April 14, 2020 01:07 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBPeople often significantly underestimate the quantity and value of the foods that they have stored in cupboards and pantries. Today’s podcast will teach you how to make the most out of your pantry food. The uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus is the most challenging thing to handle. Unquestionably, food, and having enough of it is of the utmost importance. And seeing bare shelves at grocery stores is fueling that fear. People are trying to minimize the risks associated with frequent...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #74-Best Foods For Respiratory System Health
March 31, 2020 23:09 - 24 minutes - 21.5 MBDid you know what you eat can benefit your lung function and improve your respiratory system health? Today we explore food and exercises to improve conditions in the air passageways to make your lungs stronger. We often don't consider the important role our lungs play in keeping us well. It is not until we experience problems breathing that we take notice. Recently there has been a lot of attention about lung function and the respiratory system. The new Covid-19 virus attacks the lungs a...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #73-Foods To Help You Sleep & Boost Immunity
March 19, 2020 03:17 - 20 minutes - 18.1 MBEven in the best of times, many people struggle to get high-quality sleep. So today's podcast is devoted to foods to help you sleep. Since my last podcast, our life, as we know it, has changed drastically. Stress and anxiety are at an all-time high. The coronavirus has changed how we conduct our daily lives, and change is hard. The first thing I would like to say is stimulate don't isolate. Meaning, take this downtime as an opportunity to do something different. So many of us rush throu...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #72-The Single Best Way to Prevent Novel Coronavirus Infection
March 09, 2020 02:51 - 24 minutes - 21.5 MBGiven the heightened risk of contracting the novel coronavirus, today’s podcast is dedicated to the single best thing you can do to avoid it. Unquestionably, I am not an alarmist, but sometimes we need to prepare for a possible disruption in our lives like the novel coronavirus. Also, as of today, March 5, the chances of contracting the novel coronavirus is very low, so please don’t panic. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take precautions. First off, we are being inundated with new, un...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #71-Leafy Green Vegetables for Weight Loss & Cognitive Health
February 21, 2020 04:13 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIf you need more incentive to eat your leafy green vegetables, this podcast is especially for you. Did you know leafy green vegetables are superfoods? They are rich in vitamins and minerals. Low in calories and high in fiber and calcium. Greens can lower your risk of certain cancers, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Dark leafy green vegetables can even help manage your weight. Not only that, evidence keeps piling up that leafy greens such as spinach and kale can keep your brain sharp an...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #70-How To Increase Serotonin Naturally with Food
February 12, 2020 04:09 - 23 minutes - 20.9 MBAre you looking to increase serotonin and dopamine naturally? Maybe to fight the winter blues or perhaps to help with more serious mental health issues. Let”s face it. People are feeling more and more anxious these days. Between the threat of global warming, the coronavirus, and every day news events being stressed and sad it at an all time high. Feeling sad is part of being human and temporary. Depression is more than ordinary sadness. It can cause anxiety, fatigue, trouble with conce...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #69 -How To Break A Bad Habit with Dr. Judson Brewer
January 28, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBWe all have bad habits that we struggle with, from unhealthy eating to smoking. Today’s podcast examines how to break a bad habit with psychiatrist and addiction expert, Dr. Judson Brewer. Judson Alyn Brewer, M.D., Ph.D. had devoted his career to the mechanisms of habit, and his discoveries have been life changing for many people. His Youtube video “A Simple Way To Break A Bad Habit” has over 8 million views. He has published numerous articles, and his work has been featured on 60 Minut...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #68-Is Vegan Meat Healthy
January 14, 2020 05:03 - 23 minutes - 20.4 MB“I try to encourage people to shift to plant protein. I think that’s the No. 1 thing that people can do in their lifetime to positively impact climate change.” Ethan Brown, Founder Beyond Meat Many companies are entering the plant-based meat business, and sales are booming. But is vegan meat healthy? And what about all the other plant-based products targeting meat-eaters? What does "plant-based" actually mean? Simply put, plant-based is now the buzz-word for health, and marketers have s...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #67-Time Restricted Eating - New Studies Update
December 14, 2019 04:26 - 20 minutes - 17.6 MBUnlike diets that tell you what to eat, time-restricted eating focuses on when to eat. Today’s podcast is devoted to the latest studies on time-restricted eating and the recently revealed health benefits. Time-Restricted eating is becoming an increasingly popular way to lose weight. Furthermore, this fasting technique is showing a lot of promise. In the past, many of the studies on time-restricted eating have involved animals rather than people. For example, one study in 2014 foun...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #66- with Colleen Patrick Goudreau
November 14, 2019 06:02 - 47 minutes - 37 MBEvery November, we commemorate World Vegan Month. What better way to celebrate than welcoming long-time animal advocate, author, and all-around inspiring vegan, Colleen Patrick Goudreau. In addition, she is an acclaimed speaker, and her award-winning Food for Thought podcast has been changing hearts and minds for over 14 years. Colleen is also a recognized expert and leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately. She is the author of seven bo...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #65 - The Dangers of Mixing Medications
November 03, 2019 22:49 - 22 minutes - 19.9 MBCombined drug intoxication (CDI), also known as multiple drug intake, is an unnatural cause of human death. This shouldn’t be confused with drug overdose because CDI is due to the simultaneous use of multiple drugs. CDI is becoming more common in recent years because mental health problems are on the rise, and many people are taking some kind of anti-anxiety or depression medication. What many of these people don’t know is that these prescribed medications can interact badly with common o...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #64: Fat Burning Foods To Help Lose Weight
September 29, 2019 23:15 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn Podcast #63 "How Not To Diet", Dr. Greger discussed fat burning foods to help lose weight. Today's podcast is a follow-up to a few of the foods he mentioned. First, we discuss which foods contribute to weight loss and why it works. For example, there are certain foods that increase energy expenditure. Meaning, they have metabolic boosting properties. Metabolism is the process by which our body converts what we eat and drink into energy. Often when we diet, our metabolism slows down ...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #63-How Not To Diet with Dr. Michael Greger
September 24, 2019 00:58 - 32 minutes - 26.6 MBThe primary cause of weight gain and disease is what we eat. Dr. Greger's new book "How Not To Diet" empowers us with the knowledge on how to live a healthy, obesity-free life without dieting. If you are not familiar with Dr. Michael Greger, you should be. He is a physician, best selling author, and internationally recognized professional speaker on a number of important health issues. He is the founder of the non-profit NutritionFacts.org and the author of the New York Times bestseller ...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #62 - Anti-Inflammatory Food
September 14, 2019 04:43 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MBToday's podcast explores the root of all disease, chronic inflammation. Also, the anti-inflammatory foods that can help reduce and fight inflammation. Inflammation is part of the body's response to infection and tissue damage, and it is crucial to the healing process. But over the last 15 years, studies show that when chronic inflammation lingers, it leaves your body in a constant state of alert. This can lead to chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, can...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #61- Is Your Tap Water Safe To Drink & The Safest Water To Drink
August 17, 2019 02:40 - 22 minutes - 19.3 MBIs your tap water safe to drink? Contaminated water has become an alarming issue not only in the United States but all over the world. Uncontaminated water is essential for human survival, healthy ecosystems, and sustainable development. The tap water we drink isn’t just coming from your local stream. It comes from lakes, rivers, reservoirs, or underground sources like aquifers. And any kind of water can become polluted with chemicals, regardless of its size or location. Accordin...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #60- Legumes List, Health Benefits & Recipes
July 30, 2019 00:23 - 18 minutes - 16.4 MBIn today's podcast we focus on the healthiest beans you can eat from my legumes list. Legumes provide a magnitude of essential nutrients that can help you live a longer and healthier life. And science proves that beans contribute to longevity because they cool down systemic inflammation. Inflammation contributes to many long-term diseases including cardiovascular disease and cancer. Chances are legumes, such as beans and lentils are not part of your regular diet. This legumes list pr...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #59-Wabi-Sabi: Embracing Imperfection In A Vegan Diet
June 20, 2019 00:55 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBToday, I want to encourage the pursuit of imperfection. It's called wabi-sabi, and accepting imperfection is the fundamental principal. That does not mean to embrace failure. It means to embrace learning and to be willing not to get it entirely right. “Wabi means simplicity, humility, and living in tune with nature." It describes someone content with little and makes the most of whatever they have. “Sabi” refers to transience, beauty, and authenticity of age." The term has its ro...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #58 - Lyme Disease Protection, Symptoms & Treatment
June 09, 2019 00:09 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBAnyone who spends time in the outdoors, in backyards, in the woods, fields and even urban cities should be concerned about Lyme disease. Why? Because according to many reports, Lyme disease caused by ticks, increasingly threaten the health of people all over the world. Most noteworthy, is over the past two decades, seven new tick-borne germs that can cause illness have been identified. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the number of reported cases of Lyme dis...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #57- How To Increase Metabolism By Cleansing The Liver
May 28, 2019 00:42 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBMost people don't think about liver health to increase metabolism, but the liver is responsible for helping metabolize fat, produce bile and clean toxins. All of these functions contribute to converting food into energy. In fat metabolism the liver cells break down fats and produces energy. It also helps insure that the level of sugar in your blood (aka blood glucose) stays constant. Bile is primarily well-known as a digestive secretion that helps to digest fats. Bile also breaks down n...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #56- Eating The Rainbow For Optimal Health
May 10, 2019 02:34 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBEating the rainbow is a simple way of reminding yourself to consume different colors of fruits and vegetables. By consuming an array of colorful plants, you provide your body with a powerhouse of nutrients that helps ward off disease. Today’s podcast will explore why eating a variety of fruits and vegetables helps you and how each color of fruits and vegetables bring their own individual vitamins and nutrients. Subjects Covered In Eating The Rainbow For Optimal Health & Wellness Inclu...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #55 - Vegan Tips For Embracing A Plant-Based Lifestyle
April 10, 2019 01:44 - 28 minutes - 25.3 MBWhether you're giving up animal products for your health, animal rights or climate change, you may need assistance. Today we discuss some tried and tested vegan tips to help this process go more smoothly. Here are a few problems we explore. Eating out or not knowing what to feed your non-vegan family can be challenging. These vegan tips should help you survive as a vegan in a multi-vore household. Leading a busy lifestyle, eating out and trying to find quick plant-based options are als...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #54 - How To Read A Food Label
April 09, 2019 00:15 - 28 minutes - 25.5 MBLearning how to read a food label can help you make smart food choices. But decoding the nutrition facts can be baffling. Today's podcast will teach you how to build food labeling skills to make it easier for you to use nutrition labels to make quick, informed food choices. Subjects covered in today's podcasts include: Navigating nutrition facts Calories Fat Calories Saturated Fat Carbohydrates Protein Sodium Cholesterol Added Sugars Dietary Fiber Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) ...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #53- What Is Sugar & Which Sugars Are Healthy
March 19, 2019 02:17 - 28 minutes - 24.7 MBFifty-years-ago, the sugar industry funded research that downplayed the risks of sugar and highlighted the hazards of fat. Forty-years-ago, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) started trickling into our food supply. Most people didn't know what HFCS was. So began the confusion about what is sugar and what sugars are healthy. When I decided to tackle the subject of sugar, one of the most surprising statistics I found out is that 99% of toddlers ages 12 to 18 months are downing 5-7 teaspoons o...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #52- Protecting The Environment Begins With You
February 19, 2019 02:42 - 26 minutes - 22.9 MBIt's no secret that human activity is changing the climate. For many, how to protect the environment can seem like a daunting task. In October 2018, the United Nations top climate science panel gathered in South Korea to prepare a new report on climate change. Their report stated the starkest warnings to date of the consequences of climate change. They predicted if significant steps were not taken, global warming could create extreme heat, drought, floods, poverty, and trillions of doll...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #51- Good Fats, Bad Fats & High Fat Diets
February 02, 2019 07:21 - 33 minutes - 27.7 MBIn an effort to lose weight, it's easy to be tempted by various fad diets. The difference between good fats and bad fats can get confusing. In today's podcast, we explore the myths and truths about fat and low carb diets. TOPICS INCLUDED: Fat and cholesterol Saturated Fat Unsaturated Fat Trans Fat Polyunsaturated Fat The Ketogenic Diet The Atkins Diet REFERENCES: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/saturated-fat-is-bad-for-the-heart-despite-the-headlines/ https...
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #50: What is Joy & How Joy Can Improve Your Health
January 12, 2019 06:40 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBPositive emotions have been linked with better health, longer life, and a greater sense of well being. If you are reading this, then you already are seeking to live a healthier lifestyle, And a healthy lifestyle brings longevity. We talk so much about living longer but do we ask ourselves enough “why do we want to live longer?” What is our sense of purpose that gets us up every day and brings us pure joy? Today, we live in a world we can never escape. Our phones are continually pi...