Ordinary Vegan Podcast

As 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 food activist. Today, Mark Bittman inspires us to eat a healthy diet that is also sustainable.  In this episode, Nancy and Mark Bittman touch on numerous food subjects including: Sustainable diets The synergy between human health and the planet's health How to shop ethically and sustainably Equitable access to healthy, safe, and sustainable diets Reduction of food waste The business of agricultural production and the USDA Sustainable farming practices “What's wrong with what we eat” Ted Talk The Bittman Project Mark's new podcast “Food with Mark Bittman” Ordinary Vegan also discuss the harmful ingredient benzene found in some sunblocks and after sun lotions. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, benzene is a known human carcinogen. Below are the links mentioned: https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/ https://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/benzene/basics/facts.asp https://www.consumerlab.com/answers/benzene-contamination-in-sunscreen-and-aftersun/benzene-sunscreen/?j=2318316 Today's podcast was sponsored by Ordinary Vegan Organic CBD made from hemp. The reason I began creating my own brand of CBD is that I believe in the power of this natural organically grown plant and I wanted to provide our community with a safe, clean and reliable brand. My goal is to help you live a long, healthy, pain-free, insomnia-free, and anxiety-free life. If you have any questions - don't hesitate to ask me at questions @ordinaryvegan.net. Please follow Ordinary Vegan on Instagram @ordinaryvegan and Facebook Thanks for listening and for all of your continued support. Til next time.

If 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 staff to go entirely vegan for 21 days. In addition, Kathy appears frequently on national TV, including Ellen, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, The Talk, Extra, and Oprah, and her work has been featured in Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, Self, W, Fitness, and The Huffington Post. In this episode, Kathy Freston and Nancy touch on numerous subjects including: Kathy's personal journey to veganism Faux meats and processed food How to reduce our environmental impact Soy and breast cancer Dairy intolerance Better sex and glowing skin Keto diet Foodborne illness You can find Kathy's new book "72 Reasons To Be Vegan" here. Follow her on Instagram  and learn more about Kathy Freston on her website. Thanks to Bragg for sponsoring today's podcast. Go to www.Bragg.com and use coupon code VEGAN15 for 15% off your first order. Additionally, you can find my organic vegan CBD products made from hemp on my website. If you have any questions about how CBD may help you, don't hesitate to reach out to me at questions@ordinaryvegan.net. For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram @ordinaryvegan and join our fun Facebook Group and community. Sign up so you don't miss any of Ordinary Vegan's podcasts or recipes. Are you looking for a simple, no-fuss recipe book?  You can purchase my book “The Easy Five-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook” here. Also, if you get a chance, please write a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so our community can grow. Thanks for listening and a big thank you to Kathy Freston for sharing her knowledge with the Ordinary Vegan community!  

Mushrooms 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 educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation. During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator. In the 1980’s he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry. Since 1989, Nammex has pioneered the development and manufacture of mushroom extracts for the health and wellness industry. Nammex specializes in mushroom products and is the premier supplier of organically certified mushroom extracts Podcast #97 will explore all the mushrooms' health benefits along with: How mushrooms played a role in our ancestor's brain size Scientific studies on how eating mushrooms could help preserve cognitive health Mushrooms and weight loss Funghi and mushrooms Mushrooms and glycemic index Varieties and harvesting of mushrooms Beta-glucans and immunity Lions Mane and neuron production Whole mushrooms vs extracts and supplements Mushrooms and UV light to produce vitamin D I hope today's podcast on mushrooms' health benefits inspires you to add more mushrooms to your diet. For recipes and inspiration, please follow me on Instagram and Facebook. You can purchase my vegan, organic line of CBD products from hemp on my website. The National Institutes of Health released a study that "revealed very high rates of clinically significant insomnia along with more stress, anxiety, and depression since the Covid-19 pandemic." All-natural CBD from hemp can enhance the serotonin receptors. Low serotonin levels are commonly associated with people who have depression and anxiety. Anxiety is a key factor behind insomnia. I hope my CBD can help you get a good night's sleep. Additionally, you can find my cookbook "The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" HERE. Thanks to Bragg for sponsoring today's podcast. Go to www.Bragg.com and use coupon code VEGAN15 for 15% off your first order.

Are 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 will introduce you to many vegan swaps and recipes along with: Healthy Eating Checklist Oil Substitutes Best Vegan Banana Bread: Oil-Free & Super Moist Whipped Cream and Meringue  Egg Replacements Quick Black Bean Veggie Burgers (recipe below) The Best Vegan Binding Agents Cream and Sauce Substitutes Sunflower Pasta Alfredo Sauce (recipe below) Gelatin Precautions I hope today's simple vegan swaps helps your transition to a plant-based diet. For recipes and inspiration, please follow me on Instagram and Facebook. You can purchase my vegan, organic line of CBD products from hemp on my website. The National Institutes of Health released a study that "revealed very high rates of clinically significant insomnia along with more stress, anxiety, and depression since the Covid-19 pandemic." All-natural CBD from hemp can enhance the serotonin receptors. Low serotonin levels are commonly associated with people who have depression and anxiety. Anxiety is a key factor behind insomnia. I hope my CBD can help you get a good night's sleep. Additionally, you can find my cookbook "The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" HERE. I would also like to thank Forager for sponsoring this podcast. Don't forget to go to Foragerproject.com/cultivatehealth  for your FREE cup of yogurt. Please stay safe and stay well.

In 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 the risk. Furthermore, BreastCancer.org warns women that as little as three alcoholic drinks per week give you a 15% higher risk of breast cancer compared to non-drinkers. Most people don't realize that tipping back a beer, wine, or a cocktail could increase their cancer risk. Noelle LoConte, M.D., specializes in the relationship between alcohol and cancer. She is the first author on the American Society of Clinical Oncology policy statement on alcohol and cancer and has served on the ASCO prevention Committee. Dr. LoConte is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center in Madison, Wisconsin. She completed medical school at the University of Illinois at Chicago, did her internal medicine  internship at UW, and completed her internal medicine residency at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon.  Her clinical interests are in medical oncology, and she maintains a practice in gastrointestinal cancers.  Her research and outreach interests are in cancer control across the cancer continuum, and she is the principal investigator (PI) for the Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Control Program.  Through this work, she chairs the action plan on alcohol for Wisconsin. Today's podcast will encourage us to take an honest look at the connection between alcohol and cancer along with: Pema Chödrön quote from - "When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice For Difficult Times" How much alcohol increases the risk of cancer What kinds of cancer are connected to alcohol How alcohol causes cancer The relationship of alcohol and breast cancer How alcohol increases levels of estrogen Head, neck, and esophageal cancer Alcohol and cancer treatment Alcohol and mortality "The Undying" A book by poet Anne Boyer about her battle with breast cancer Cancer and Covid 19 The four main rules of practicing oncology Thank you for joining me today. For recipes and inspiration, please follow me on Instagram and Facebook. You can purchase my vegan, organic line of CBD products on my website. The National Institutes of Health released a study that "revealed very high rates of clinically significant insomnia along with more stress, anxiety, and depression since the COVID-19 pandemic."    All-natural CBD from hemp can enhance the serotonin receptors. Low serotonin levels are commonly associated with people who have depression and anxiety. Anxiety is a key factor behind insomnia. I hope my CBD can help you get a good night's sleep. Additionally, you can find my cookbook "The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" HERE I would also like to thank Forager for sponsoring this podcast. Don't forget to go to Foragerproject.com/cultivatehealth  for your FREE cup of yogurt. Please stay safe and stay well.  

The 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 absorbs arsenic Determining arsenic content of rice Arsenic and disease Food safety and rice products Which brands and sources of rice have the least arsenic Rice milk and rice syrup Tips for reducing arsenic content of the rice you eat I hope today's podcast helps you decide how much rice and rice products you want to consume. Thanks to Wholier for sponsoring today's podcast. You can receive 25% off your first order by using the coupon code ordinaryvegan. Just go to Liveholier.com. Additionally, you can find my organic vegan CBD products made from hemp on my website. If you have any questions about how CBD may help you, don't hesitate to reach out to me at questions@ordinaryvegan.net. For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram @ordinaryvegan and join our fun Facebook Group and community.  Sign up so you don't miss any of Ordinary Vegan's podcasts or recipes. Are you looking for a simple, no fuss recipe book?  You can purchase my book “The Easy Five-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook” here.  Also, if you get a chance, please write a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so our community can grow. Thanks for listening!

It 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 about raising vegan children. Podcast #93 will answer all the critical questions and misconceptions about plant-based food and children along with: Nutrition specifics for every stage of childhood The best plant-based milk for babies and toddlers Is soy safe for children Protein requirements for kids of all ages How parents can get their children excited about eating healthy foods Most reliable sources of vitamin B12 and Vitamin D Avoiding food anxiety Strategies to follow to help a child meet their calcium needs Tips and strategies for transitioning to plant-based eating Thanks to Dr. Shah for sharing her expertise on raising vegan children with the Ordinary Vegan community. You can find Dr. Reshma Shah on Instagram and buy her book "Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families" on Amazon. Thanks to Ordinary Vegan Organic CBD oil from hemp for sponsoring today’s podcast. You can find my organic vegan CBD products made from hemp on my website. If you have any questions about how CBD may help you, don't hesitate to reach out to me at questions@ordinaryvegan.net. For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram @ordinaryvegan and join our fun Facebook group and community. Sign up here so you don't miss any of Ordinary Vegan's podcasts or recipes. Are you looking for a no fuss simple plant-based recipe book?  You can purchase my book “The Easy Five-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook” here. If you find these conversations valuable, there are many ways you can support this podcast. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share the podcast with your friends via social media. Please stay safe, healthy, and always follow your bliss.

In 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 ever conducted, and recognized by The New York Timesas the “Grand Prix of epidemiology”--Dr. Campbell’s profound impact also includes extensive involvement in education, public policy, and laboratory research. He also wrote the bestselling book Whole, and The Low-Carb Fraud. Several documentary films feature Dr. Campbell and his research, including Forks Over Knives, Eating You Alive, Food Matters, and PlantPure Nation. Furthermore, he has delivered hundreds of lectures around the world and  is the founder of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and the online Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate in partnership with eCornell. Dr. T. Colin Campbell has dedicated his career to proving that a chronic diagnosis doesn’t have to be a death sentence and that prevention, even reversal, is possible. Today, Dr. Campbell shares the evidence he’s accumulated over a lifetime of research to show that making the switch to a whole foods plant-based diet is the most effective way to protect yourself from COVID-19 and prevent chronic conditions along with: Why some people are skeptical about science How much plant protein do we need Dr. T. Colin Campbell's extensive research on viruses including hepatitis B and liver cancer How nutrients control cancer Turning cancer on with animal protein COVID-19 and nutrition in a pandemic The China Study Forks over Knives Documentary It gives me great pleasure to bring you this interview with Dr. T. Colin Campbell. You can pre-order his new book "The Future of Nutrition on Amazon. Available December 20, 2020. Dr. Campbell’s Nutrition Paradigm Lecture Series is available now.   If you find these podcast conversations valuable, there are many ways you can support this podcast. You can leave a review on iTunes or Spotify and share the podcast to your friends via social media.  You can also sponsor me on Patreon. Patreon is basically a website that helps you support creators like me. Thanks to Ordinary Vegan organic CBD oil made from hemp for sponsoring this week's podcast. You can find my organic vegan CBD products made from hemp on my website. If you have any questions about how CBD may help you, don't hesitate to reach out to me at questions@ordinaryvegan.net. For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram @ordinaryvegan and join our fun Facebook group and community. Looking for healthy gifts for the upcoming holidays? You can purchase my book “The Easy Five-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook” here. Please stay safe, healthy and always follow your bliss. Til next time.  

Is 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.  These statistics open a significant opportunity for vegan entrepreneurs. Our podcast guest, Björn Öste, is a seasoned plant-based business owner and entrepreneur. He is co-founder and CEO of Good Idea Drinks. Good Idea is a flavored sparkling water with a blend of five amino acids and chromium that cuts the blood sugar spike after a meal. It's all-natural, un-sweetened, and contains zero calories. Prior to Good Idea, Björn co-founded Oatly.  Oatly is one of the most popular non-dairy milks in the world and is sold in over 25 countries. He and his brother Rickard specialize in plant-based food products with preventative properties. In Podcast #91, we speak with plant-based business owner Björn Öste about his entrepreneur journey along with : Why consumer research is a waste of time Food as medicine Working with products that make a real and meaningful difference in people's lives The science and innovations in food Raising capital Thanks to Osea Malibu for being today's sponsor. You can receive $10.00 off your order of $50.00 0r more here until December 21, 2020. Additionally, you can find my organic vegan CBD products made from hemp on my website.  If you have any questions about how CBD may help you, don't hesitate to reach out to me at questions@ordinaryvegan.net. For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram @ordinaryvegan and join our fun Facebook Group and community. Sign up here, so you don't miss any of Ordinary Vegan's podcasts or recipes. Also, if you get a chance, please write a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so our community can grow. I hope today's podcast inspires you to follow your bliss.

Starting 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 downturn like Netflix.  Legend has it that Netflix founder, Reed Hastings, was motivated to start an online DVD rental by mail after incurring a $40.00 late fee from Blockbuster. So, in my opinion, anything is possible. In Podcast #90, we speak with a first-time vegan business owner Emily Edwards about her entrepreneur journey along with: How to start a vegan business focused on food Testing the viability of a new product Business plan Costs to create a new business Sourcing ingredients Pricing Social responsibility You can visit Emily’s Kitchen and all her healthy Paradise Snax here. Thanks to Osea Malibu for being today’s sponsor. You can receive $10.00 off your order of $50.00 0r more here until December 21, 2020. Additionally, you can find my organic vegan CBD products made from hemp on my website. If you have any questions about how CBD may help you, don't hesitate to reach out to me at questions@ordinaryvegan.net.  For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram @ordinaryvegan and join our fun Facebook Group and community. Sign up here, so you don't miss any of Ordinary Vegan's podcasts or recipes.  Also, if you get a chance, please write a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so our community can grow. I hope today’s podcast inspires you to “follow your bliss.”

Today, 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 for Ordinary Vegan Time-restricted eating Not feeling full on a vegan diet How to improve gut health Cooking sprays, yay or nay Plant-based protein Safest cookware Processed vegan food Coffee creamers, dairy production, and climate change Vegan Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower Béchamel Vegan Beef Stew Thank you for joining me today. For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram and Facebook. Sign up, so you don't miss any of my vegan recipes.  Additionally, you can find my new book "The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" HERE. You can purchase my vegan, organic line of CBD products on my website.  CBD Oil from hemp  has shown substantial promise in helping people build an immune system that is fortress strong. Hope it can help you. Thank you to Osea Malibu for sponsoring this podcast. Head over to Oseamalibu.com/ordinaryvegan10 to receive 10% off your purchase of $50.00 or more. Good until December 21, 2020. Also, please share this podcast so our community can grow. And if you have time, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The more reviews we receive, the better chance of spreading the compassion one plant-based meal at a time. Please stay strong and stay well!  

Several 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 fiber foods like broccoli, squash, peas, cabbage, spinach and sweet potatoes are high volume foods. They add bulk to your meals and fill up your stomach without a lot of calories. They also keep you full longer. And vegan soups don't have to be boring. There are a lot of ways to liven them up, so today's podcast is dedicated to vegan soup enhancing tips along with: Using aromatics to add depth and flavor Why soup is only good as your broth Using seeds to add flavor Whole grains to elevate heartiness Umami flavors Crunch and brightness Soup and immunity Velvety Red Lentil Soup with Cherry Tomatoes & Shredded Coconut Garlic Broth recipe (below) Vegetable Cooking Chart Thank you for joining me today. For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram and Facebook. Additionally, you can find my new book "The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" HERE and all my vegan CBD products from hemp on my website. You can purchase my vegan, organic line of CBD products on my website.  CBD Oil from hemp  has shown substantial promise in helping people build an immune system that is fortress strong. Hope it can help you. Thank you to Osea Malibu for sponsoring this podcast. Head over to Oseamalibu.com/ordinaryvegan10 to receive 10% off your purchase of $50.00 or more. Good until December 21, 2020.  Also, please share this podcast so our community can grow. And if you have time, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The more reviews we receive, the better chance of spreading the compassion one plant-based meal at a time. Please stay strong and stay well!

In 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 Grist magazine, Stinnett was named one of America’s 50 environmental visionaries, and he is a frequent expert speaker on cutting-edge campaign techniques at top universities and campaign management training. He has held a variety of senior leadership and campaign manager positions on U.S. Senate, Congressional, state, and mayoral campaigns, and he sits on the Board of Advisors for MIT’s Environmental Solutions Initiative. Nathaniel Stinnett will provide fascinating, insightful, and jaw-dropping reasons on why environmentalists don't vote in elections along with: Why politicians don't prioritize climate change The importance of a single vote Why people vote Turn out problems among environmentalists Introduction to the Environmental Voter Project Thank you for joining me today. Hope today’s podcast inspires you to vote for the environment. You can find Nathaniel Stinnett on the Environmental Voter Project website, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram and Facebook. Additionally, you can find my new book "The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" and all my vegan CBD productsfrom hemp on my website. CBD Oil from hemp  has shown strong promise in helping people build an immune systemthat is fortress strong. Hope it can help you. Thanks to today’s sponsor Barnard Medical Center. Also, please share this podcast so our community can grow. And if you have time, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The more reviews we receive, the better chance of spreading the compassion one plant-based meal at a time. Please stay strong and stay well! https://www.patreon.com/ordinaryvegan

Today 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, retired as a captain. Eric served in the New York Senate for seven years and was elected Brooklyn Borough President in 2013. He is now serving his second term. In 2016 when Eric was out of the country, he experienced stomach pains and feared it was colon cancer. When he returned to America, he went to the doctor and found out that his colon was fine, but that he had an ulcer and was in the late stages of type-2 diabetes. This caused him to lose sight in his left eye and was slowly losing it in his right eye, making him legally blind. He even experienced nerve damage in his hands and feet from diabetes. Eric went and spoke to multiple doctors like Dr. Esselstyn, who told him to stop eating processed foods, dairy, and meat. After three weeks of following their recommendations, Eric’s vision cleared up from diabetes. After three months, his diabetes went into remission, and his ulcer went away. He dropped 35 pounds and realized the power of food and how fast your body responds to you giving it the proper nutrients it needs to function. But this conversation isn't just about Eric's transformation, it is also about how he is using his position to encourage New York to explore plant-based eating and creating new food policies. Be prepared to be inspired by Eric Adams. You can pre-order Eric Adams new book "Healthy At Last: A Plant-based Approach to Preventing Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses" on Amazon. Thank you for joining me today. For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram and Facebook. Join our list, so you never miss a podcast or recipe. Additionally, you can find my new book "The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" HERE. You can purchase my vegan, organic line of CBD products on my website.  CBD Oil from hemp  has shown substantial promise in helping people build an immune system that is fortress strong. I hope it can help you. Thank you to The Barnard Medical Center for sponsoring this week's podcast. For more information and to set up your first appointment, call 202 527 7500 or visit their website. You can download their 21-day vegan kickstart app here. Also, please share this podcast so our community can grow. And if you have time, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The more reviews we receive, the better chance of spreading the compassion one plant-based meal at a time. Please stay strong and stay well!

News 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 to cultivate happiness when life is going our way. But what about the darker times? How can some people remain happy in troubling times? As it turns out, scientific data suggests there are particular reasons why some people weather the storm better than others. Today's podcast is devoted to evidence-based studies on how to be happy along with: Happiness Study 2019 World Happiness Report Harvard College Study on why some people live longer and happier The secrets of people who remain happy in stressful times The importance of community service Community service ideas How contact with nature strengthens our social bonds A new study on dairy and breast cancer Toxic chemicals in dental floss Thank you for joining me today. For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram and Facebook. Additionally, you can find my new book "The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" HERE You can purchase my vegan, organic line of CBD products on my website.  CBD Oil from hemp  has shown substantial promise in helping people build an immune system that is fortress strong. Hope it can help you. Thank you to The Barnard Medical Center for sponsoring this week's podcast. For more information and to set up your first appointment, call 202 527 7500 or visit their website. You can download their 21-day vegan kickstart app here. Also, please share this podcast so our community can grow. And if you have time, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The more reviews we receive, the better chance of spreading the compassion one plant-based meal at a time. Please stay strong and stay well!

T 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 distressing, frightening, and disruptive. There is currently no vaccine to prevent the coronavirus, so the best way to prevent illness is to wear a mask, social distance, and maintain a healthy body. My number one goal is to keep you safe and well, and I hope today's conversation adds to your health and longevity. This podcast is dedicated to building, boosting and increasing T cells along with: Why T cells are the most critical defense against Covid-19 How to improve, boost and increase immunity cells How immune cells can protect against cancer Zinc's special relationship with immunity The best plant-based sources of zinc Zinc boosting recipes Superfoods to build T cells Thank you for joining me today. For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram and Facebook. Additionally, you can find my new book "The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" HERE You can purchase my vegan, organic line of CBD products on my website.  CBD Oil from hemp  has shown strong promise in helping people build an immune system that is fortress strong. Hope it can help you. Thank you to The Barnard Medical Center for sponsoring this week's podcast. For more information and to set up your first appointment, call 202 527 7500 or visit their website. You can download their 21-day vegan kickstart app here. Also, please share this podcast so our community can grow. And if you have time, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The more reviews we receive, the better chance of spreading the compassion one plant-based meal at a time. Please stay strong and stay well! Additional Resources: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51077401_Carica_papaya_increases_regulatory_T_cells_and_reduces_IFN-gCD4_T_cells_in_healthy_human_subjects https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100309182449.htm https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27416522/ https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/05/t-cells-found-covid-19-patients-bode-well-long-term-immunity https://teachmephysiology.com/immune-system/cells-immune-system/t-cells/ https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11300 https://www.lifespan.io/news/building-an-unlimited-army-of-t-cells-to-fight-cancer/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21520494/

Socially 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 dedicated to making complex information about investing more accessible. Stephan shares his story of transitioning to a vegan diet and how his diet led him down a path of wanting to create change in the world. He spent 18 years as an Independent Advisor/RIA before partnering with long-time friend and founder of KMF Advisors, Brad Davis, to run the Socially Responsible Investment division. Stephan became the first financial advisor in the United States to earn the new Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC™) designation through the College for Financial Planning. How we manage our money is one of the most direct ways we can contribute to positive change in the world. And it doesn't matter if you aren't sure where to start investing or if you already have a portfolio, Stephan inspires and empowers us to invest in companies who are socially responsible. Links for Stephan Kerby: Stephan Kerby You Are The Change: A Beginner's Guide To Socially Responsible Investing Thank you for joining me today. I hope today's podcast inspires you to invest responsibly. For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram and Facebook. Additionally, you can find my new book "The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" HERE and all my vegan CBD products from hemp on my website. Thank you to Smoovii Portable Blender for sponsoring this podcast. Head over to Smoovii and use coupon code Ordinaryvegan20 for 20% off. Also, please share this podcast so our community can grow. And if you have time, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The more reviews we receive, the better chance of spreading the compassion one plant-based meal at a time. Please stay strong and stay well!

Hormonal 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 diabetes, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes. As president of the Physicians Committee, Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventative medicine, proper nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research. In 2020, Dr. Barnard released his 18th book called "Your Body in Balance: the New Science of Food, Hormones, and Health. In "Your Body in Balance," Dr. Barnard describes how food and hormonal imbalance play a powerful role in common hormone-related conditions. These include infertility, weight gain, thyroid problems,  breast and prostate cancers. This podcast is dedicated to how hormonal imbalance can wreak havoc on your health along with: Infertility and ways to improve the chances of becoming pregnant Menstrual cramps and hot flashes Hormonal imbalance related cancers Dairy products and cancer Prostate and testicular cancer How soy products cut cancer risk The common cause of thyroid problems Foods that change your hormones You can find Dr. Neal Barnard's new book "Your Body in Balance" on Amazon, and there are links to his best-selling books and contact information below. The Barnard Medical Center now offers online telehealth appointments. Call 202-527-7500 for more information. Thank you for joining me today. For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram and Facebook. Additionally, you can find my new book "The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" HERE and all my vegan CBD products from hemp on my website. Thank you to Hover for sponsoring this podcast. Head over to Hover.com/ordinaryvegan to receive 10% off your domain purchase. Also, please share this podcast so our community can grow. And if you have time, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The more reviews we receive, the better chance of spreading the compassion one plant-based meal at a time. Please stay strong and stay well! Additional Resources: The Cheese Trap: How Breaking a Surprising Addiction Will Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Get Healthy" Dr. Neal Barnard  Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes Without Drugs Office on Women's Health Barnard Medical Center Thyroid.org

On 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 along with: Dangerous hand disinfectants and ethanol Efficiency of common fabrics used in respiratory cloth masks 600 thread masks with two layers of silk or chiffon without a gap The connection between animals and viruses H7N9 aka bird flu How to make disinfectant Who is at highest risk of Covid-19 Covid-19 testing Body mask index Simple foods to boost your immune system Medications to avoid during the pandemic Mutation and herd immunity Dr. Li Wenliang You can find Dr. Greger's new book "How To Survive a Pandemic" here. Please pre-order. The more pre-orders Dr. Greger receives, the better chance of his book landing on the New York Times bestseller list. The audio and digital versions are now available. How Not To Diet How Not To Die Daily Dozen Challenge Nutrition Facts How To Survive a Pandemic Thank you for joining me today. I hope today's podcast can help you survive a pandemic now or in the future. For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram and Facebook. Additionally, you can find my new book "The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" HERE and all my vegan CBD products from hemp on my website. Thank you to Hover for sponsoring this podcast. Head over to Hover.com/ordinaryvegan to receive 10% off your domain purchase. Also, please share this podcast so our community can grow. And if you have time, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The more reviews we receive, the better chance of spreading the compassion one plant-based meal at a time. Please stay strong and stay well! Additional Resources: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-updates-hand-sanitizers-methanol#products https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethanol https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsnano.0c03252 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7185834/

There 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. Today's podcast is dedicated to how and why physical activity can enhance your immune health along with: Why excessive sitting or reclining can affect blood sugar Recommendations for physical activity amount for adults How physical inactivity can impact your brain Science-backed ways exercise affects the body I hope today's podcast motivates you to start or continue an exercise routine that you'll enjoy and stick with. For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram and Facebook. Additionally, you can find my new book "The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" HERE and all my vegan CBD products from hemp on my website. Thank you to Hover for sponsoring this podcast. Head over to Hover.com/ordinaryvegan to receive 10% off your domain purchase. Also, please share this podcast so our community can grow. And if you have time, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The more reviews we receive, the better chance of spreading the compassion one plant-based meal at a time. Please stay strong and stay well! Resources: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254618301005#! https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/45/12/987.long nd_Immunity/links/00b49517060247b5c2000000/Psychological-Stress-Exercise-and-Immunity.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5911985/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254618301005

Did 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 get enough essential nutrients to improve their health. In 2019, the CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements revealed the highest overall dietary supplement usage to date. Among all the age groups, adults between the ages 35 - 54 have the highest usage. Unfortunately, supplements can also cause problems, especially if you don't need them. Today's podcast is dedicated to clearing up the confusion about dietary supplements along with: Unlabeled ingredients in dietary supplements Sourcing ingredients from China How heavy metals affect your mitochondria Taking higher-than-recommended doses of supplements The un-natural fiber in high fiber supplements Too much vitamin C side effects Recommended doses of vitamin B12 Recommended doses of vitamin D I hope today's podcast helps you make wise choices about your supplements. For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram and Facebook. Additionally, you can find my new book "The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" HERE and all my vegan CBD products from hemp on my website. Thank you to Hover for sponsoring this podcast. Head over to Hover.com/ordinaryvegan to receive 10% off your domain purchase. Also, please share this podcast so our community can grow. And if you have time, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The more reviews we receive, the better chance of spreading the compassion one plant-based meal at a time. Please stay strong and stay well!          

Experts 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 isolated from those around them. Unsurprisingly, frequent loneliness is linked to dissatisfaction with one's family and social life. And lonely people often crave human contact, but their state of mind makes it more difficult to form connections with people. So America had a chronic loneliness problem before COVID-19. Consequently, now with social isolation, we all find ourselves experiencing the risk of feeling lonely. Indeed loneliness is a normal human experience, but feeling lonely and isolated for too long can harm our physical and mental health. A Newcastle University study linked loneliness to a 30% increase for the risk of heart disease. Another study done by the Florida State University College of Medicine says loneliness is associated with a 40% increase in the risk of dementia. Other studies have indicated that loneliness is a precursor of cognitive decline in general. As a social species, humans need a safe, secure social circle to survive and thrive. Overcoming Loneliness In Social Isolation So today's podcast is dedicated to overcoming loneliness while you are practicing social isolation along with: Identifying the effects of social isolation and loneliness on physical, mental, and cognitive health How social isolation can disrupt Circadian rhythms and cause insomnia Evidence-based interventions for combating loneliness and social isolation I hope today’s podcast can help you. You can find my new book "The Easy 5 Ingredient Cookbook" HERE and all my natural vegan CBD products from hemp on my website. Thank you to Hover for sponsoring this podcast. Head over to Hover.com/ordinaryvegan to receive 10% off your domain purchase. Also, please share this podcast so our community can grow. And if you have time, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The more reviews we receive, the better chance of spreading the compassion. Please stay strong and stay well! Til next time.

"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 in the country and creator of the popular TheGutHealthMD Instagram account. In his new book, "Fiber Fueled", Dr. Bulsiewicz lays out a path to improving gut health that's accessible, inspiring, and, more importantly, achievable. In this episode, Dr. Bulsiewicz breaks down why the bacteria in our gut influences all aspects of our health. From immunity to anxiety to disease. Along with What is gut microbiome How to improve gut microbiome Dietary preferences of microbes Fiber and microbes Fad diets and restrictive eating Good bacteria and bad bacteria Bacteria vs. human cells High fiber diet Dysbiosis and disease The connection between Covid 19 and gut health and much, much more I hope you enjoy today's podcast with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. You can find Dr. Bulsiewicz's new book "Fiber Fueled" on Amazon. Also, follow him on Instagram or visit his website. Furthermore, you can find my new book "The Easy 5 Ingredient Cookbook" HERE and all my natural vegan CBD products from hemp on my website. Thank you to Hover for sponsoring this podcast. Head over to Hover.com/ordinaryvegan to receive 10% off your domaine purchase.  Please share this podcast so our community can grow. And if you have time, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The more reviews we receive, the better chance of spreading the compassion.  Stay strong and stay well! Til next time

“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 body's oxygen use. His latest book, "The Oxygen Advantage," is a simple yet revolutionary approach to improving your body's oxygen use. Furthermore, his book explains why chronic over-breathing can contribute to problems such as anxiety, asthma, fatigue, insomnia, obesity, and heart problems. Today Patrick shares why one of the biggest obstacles to better health and fitness is how we breathe. Also,  he shares breathing exercises to help increase endurance, weight loss, and improve cardio-fitness. I am very happy that Patrick was willing to share his expertise in lung health, breathing, and oxygen use. Because,  as we all know, Covid-19 is a respiratory disease. The virus affects cells in the airways, from the nose and throat down to the lungs. Therefore,  learning techniques to help us breathe better during this outbreak is more crucial than ever. Please welcome Patrick McKeown to today's podcast. Free Buteyko Children's Breathing Program Free Guided Breathing Exercises with Relaxation - 20 Minutes Nasal Breathing During Exercise Coronavirus Free Breathing Exercises by Patrick McKeown Buteyko Clinic Myotape  Book - The Oxygen Advantage YouTube - Buteyko Clinic International Measure BOLT Score (The Body Oxygen Level Test) Patrick McKeown's Ted Talk - "Shut Your Mouth and Change Your Life" Book: Asthma-Free Naturally Follow Patrick on Twitter Follow Patrick on Instagram Follow Patrick on Facebook The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook Ordinary Vegan all natural CBD from Hemp

People 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 shopping so they are buying in more significant quantities. But experts do agree that there is enough food in the supply chain, grocery stores just weren’t prepared for this. So my recommendation is to begin by doing a pantry, cupboard inventory. A thorough list will help make good use of what you have and perhaps calm your nerves about not having enough food. Also, pantry food is often thought to be less nutritious than fresh foods, but research shows that is not always true. Actually, some canning can preserve most of the food’s nutrients. Especially when it comes to canned beans and canned tomatoes. Today, we will learn lots of new ways and recipes to make the most out of our pantry food. Thanks to today’s podcast sponsor, Osea Malibu. You can go to Osea Malibu to receive $10.00 off your purchase of $50.00 or more. You can find me all my pure vegan CBD from hemp products at Ordinary Vegan. My new book “The Easy 5-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook’ is available on Amazon. References: Vegan Tomato Soup with Fire Roasted Tomatoes & Crunch Roasted Chickpeas

Did 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 and researchers are trying to understand why.  But until they figure it out, we need to protect ourselves as best we can. Most people don't know this, but lung function starts to decline at age 30. After the age of 35, breathing becomes gradually more difficult. The respiratory system does two critical things. It brings oxygen into our bodies, which we need for our cells to function properly. It also helps us get rid of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide must be removed from the bloodstream before it reaches harmful levels. When the air sacs become inflamed, we are unable to get enough oxygen to the bloodstream and it reduces the body's ability to get rid of carbon dioxide. This can cause severe pneumonia. Lung and respiratory disease are some of the most common medical conditions in the world. The goal of today’s podcast is to get your respiratory system and lungs in tip-top shape to reduce your risk of severe infection. Ways To Improve Your Respiratory System Health Thanks for joining us today, and thanks to my sponsor, Osea Malibu. Go to www.OseaMalibu.com/ordinaryvegan for $10.00 off any purchase of $50.00 or more. Many people in the wellness world are turning to cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD Oil from hemp, for its potent anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety effects. Ordinary Vegan's pure CBD Oil from hemp is organically grown in the USA and carefully tested for any impurities. You can learn more about CBD oil from hemp here. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions you may have at Questions@ordinaryvegan.net Ordinary Vegan's new book, "The Easy 5-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" is available on Amazon. Maximum flavor. Minimum effort. Totally vegan! Please follow Ordinary Vegan on Instagram and join our large, compassionate community on Facebook for inspiration. Thanks for listening.

Even 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 through our moments in life because we are so busy. And now we have literally been forced to stop what we are currently doing. If you are sick, I am sending you compassion. Here's to you getting steadier, stronger, and healthier every day. I know you can do it. With big change, comes stress. When we are stressed, it is hard to sleep soundly. And sleep deprivation, weakens your immunity. Virus outbreaks are not the time for a weak immune system. The good news is, there are foods to help you sleep. Foods To Help Your Sleep and Strengthen Your Immune System Not only that, these foods can help you build a stronger immunity to disease. Because, according to Mayo Clinic, the strength of your immune system is dependent on a good night sleep. Lack of sleep can also affect how fast you recover if you do get sick. Thanks for joining us today, and thanks to my sponsor, Osea Malibu. Go to www.OseaMalibu.com/ordinaryvegan for $10.00 off any purchase of $50.00 or more. Many people in the wellness world are turning to cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD Oil from hemp, for its potent anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety effects. Ordinary Vegan's pure CBD Oil from hemp is organically grown in the USA and carefully tested for any impurities. You can learn more about CBD oil from hemp here. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions you may have at Questions@ordinaryvegan.net Ordinary Vegan's new book, "The Easy 5-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" is available on Amazon. Maximum flavor. Minimum effort. Totally vegan! Please follow Ordinary Vegan on Instagram and join our large, compassionate community on Facebook. Thanks for listening.

Given 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, unfamiliar words and phrases. For example, SARS-CoV-2 is the official name of the novel coronavirus that is spreading. COVID-19 is the disease it causes.  Most media outlets use the term coronavirus to describe SARS-CoV2.  Coronaviruses CoV is a family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe disease. There are hundreds of coronaviruses, most of which circulate among animals including pigs, camels, bats and cats As a result, the term novel coronavirus (nCoV), means this virus is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.  It should be noted, that odds are you won’t contract novel coronavirus. Especially if you know how to protect your body from the infection. Learn today your best defense against the novel coronavirus and the best protection against any flu.  Today’s podcast includes a recipe from “The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook” available now on Amazon. My sponsor for today’s podcast is Ordinary Vegan’s pure organic vegan CBD Oil made from Hemp. In short, as more research comes in, we are learning that CBD is especially helpful for seniors with aches, pains, and overall wellness. You can find all of Ordinary Vegan’s CBD products made from Hemp here.  Please follow me on Instagram and join our incredible community of like-minded, compassionate people on Facebook, over 310,000 strong.  You can find me, show notes and all my recipes at OrdinaryVegan.net. Vitamin C Salad - Kale, Blood Orange and Walnut - available in this week's show notes.

If 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 and save your memory. Today’s podcast explores all the new and extraordinary breakthrough studies that could change the way you look at dark leafy green vegetables. Furthermore, we discuss tasty ways to eat and include more greens in your diet. I hope you enjoy today’s podcast. You can find all of Ordinary Vegan’s recipes and CBD Oil products at OrdinaryVegan.net. My new book, “The Easy 5-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook”, is now available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle edition. Over the years, my philosophy on cooking plant-based grows, and how I execute recipes keeps evolving. When I was presented with the challenge of developing 100 plant-based recipes with only five ingredients, at first, I was hesitant. But then I realized that one of the most common barriers to eating plant-based foods was the learning curve and the time it took to cook. And I wanted to share my knowledge and everything I have learned to help make things easy and delicious for you. Thanks for listening. Please follow me on Instagram @ordinaryvegan, and please join our Facebook community over 310,000 strong. Don't miss any of Ordinary Vegan's recipes by signing up here. Additional thanks to Bone Char Free, Vegan Certified Non-GMO Zulka Sugar for being February's sponsor. Sugar as, mother nature intended it to be. Find out more here. https://amzn.to/36YcAaq https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29263222 https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2018/vegetables-brain-health-fd.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6436180/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6747195/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4553014/ https://www.facebook.com/zulkasugars/

Are 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 concentration, and a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed.  Researchers have been studying the link between serotonin and depression for more than five decades. Their conclusion is that having too little of this neurotransmitter can cause or contribute to depression or mental health problems. In addition, multiple studies now show a major correlation between decreased serotonin and the  food we eat. Today we learn how the two neurotransmitters,  serotonin, and dopamine, stabilizes our mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.  We also learn how these neurotransmitters work in our body and how we can increase serotonin and dopamine by the food we consume.  Not only that, there is an exact serotonin formula that you can use whenever you are feeling sad or depressed.  HOW TO INCREASE SEROTONIN & DOPAMINE NATURALLY WITH FOOD I am constantly tapping into the vast pool of studies that connect food and disease, and I hope today’s podcast can help you.  Thank you to Zulka Sugar for being today’s sponsor. It is sweet tooth February and a little sweet now and then won’t hurt anyone. You can find Zulka’s Bone-Char Free, Certified Vegan, Organic Sugar here. Follow them on Facebook to learn more. Last but not least, my new cookbook, “The Easy 5-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook” is now available on Amazon. I was motivated to write this book because I wanted to make your transition to a plant-based diet easy as possible. Please pre-order because pre-sales on Amazon matter and will help me get my book into bookstores. Thanks for your support! You can find me, my book and all my pure CBD products made from hemp on my website.  Follow me on Instagram and join our health community on Facebook, over 310,000 strong! Until next time! Resources for "How To Increase Serotonin Naturally with Food” https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0222768 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0924977X19317237?via%3Dihub https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6455094/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6071228/ https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0180067 https://www.mdedge.com/psychiatry/article/197465/depression/depression-increasing-among-american-teens-young-adults

We 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 Minutes, CNN, NPR, and in multiple magazines. As director of research at the Center of Mindfulness, Dr. Brewer has developed mindfulness programs for the treatment of addictions. He is also an author and wrote a book called “The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love - Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits.” What we learn today is that the key to breaking bad habits is not white-knuckled willpower, but with mindfulness. And Dr. Brewer shares the steps you can take to implement mindfulness into your daily life. I hope this podcast can help you break a bad habit. In addition, I made a big announcement in today’s podcast. My new book, “The Easy 5-Ingredient Cookbook” is now available for preorder on Amazon. When I was presented with the challenge of developing 100 plant-based recipes with only five ingredients, at first, I was hesitant. But then I realized that one of the most common barriers to eating plant-based foods was the learning curve and the time it took to cook. And I wanted to share my knowledge and everything I have learned to help make things easy and delicious for you. Please preorder on Amazon today because pre-sales matter. When you preorder a book, it's a clear message to Amazon that there is a demand for my book, and it will show up more readily in Amazon search. As always, thank you for your support, kindness and for listening. How to Break A Bad Habit Resources: Dr. Judson Brewer’s Youtube Video The Craving Mind mindsciences.com Dr. Judson Brewer’s Website The Easy 5-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook

“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 seized the moment. But plant-based doesn't always equal healthy. In today’s episode, we break down the nutrition and ingredients from the two best-selling plant-based meat companies, Beyond Meat & Impossible Foods. “Every living plant or animal cell contains heme. From a food standpoint, what matters is that heme catalyzes very specific types of chemical reactions that transform abundant, simple nutrients into this explosion of hundreds of diverse volatile odorant molecules. When you experience them together, they add up unmistakably to the smell and taste of meat.” Pat Brown, Impossible Foods Founder Their vegan meats have become so popular they are now available in dozens of chain restaurants ranging from Burger King to Kentucky Fried Chicken. While plant-based meat has taken the world by storm, most consumers fueling this market don’t know what they are eating. All they know is that it is an animal meat alternative and better for the environment. Now let's get back to the question. Is vegan meat healthy? What about the ingredients? Every plant-based meat has different components, some healthier than others. The brands who are capturing the imagination of people -- and I’m not going to name these brands because I’m afraid I will be associated with the critique of it,” Mackey told CNBC Make It, “but some of these that are extremely popular now that are taking the world by storm, if you look at the ingredients, they are super, highly processed foods.” John Mackey, Co-Founder Whole Foods In an ideal world, we would only eat whole foods. But, that often doesn’t fit our lifestyle. But, before you eat another plant-based burger, know what you are eating. I strongly encourage you to look at a label or research online to get a full picture of the food you are consuming. In addition, we also discuss which food chains are offering complete vegan versions of those fast-food plant-based burgers now available everywhere. Thanks for listening to Podcast #68: Is Vegan Meat Healthy and for being part of our healthy community. If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please let me know by leaving a review on iTunes. You can find show notes at Ordinary Vegan. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Ordinary Vegan Organic CBD Oil made from Hemp. Unfortunately, we live in stressful times, and stress often depletes our endocannabinoid receptors that produce serotonin or protects us from pain. Experts are still trying to fully understand the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). But so far, we know it plays a role in regulating a range of functions and processes, including sleep, pain, inflammation, mood, appetite, and memory. Experts aren’t entirely sure how CBD interacts with the ECS, but many believe it works by preventing endocannabinoids from being broken down. CBD also enhances those receptors. I chose to create my Ordinary Vegan CBD so that you could always purchase a safe and reliable vegan brand. I hope it can help you. Til next time. Resources: Eater.com Instagram                    Ordinary Vegan                 Linkedin YOU CAN SUPPORT THE ORDINARY VEGAN PODCAST AT PATREON

Unlike 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 found that mice that only ate food during an 8 to 9 hour period each day lost weight and had improved metabolic fitness. Also, another highly touted peer-reviewed 2015 study in PLOS One, examined a possible interplay between the frequency of eating and metabolic health like low-grade inflammation. They found that more extended fasting periods and less food consumption in the evening may lower inflammation. This study is essential because low-grade inflammations are an underlying contributor to numerous cancers and insulin resistance. Both of these studies involved mice, not human beings.  Finally, in November 2019, a new comprehensive study was done on humans, and the results were very favorable. Learn more about how you might benefit from time-restricted eating by listening to today’s podcast. Lastly,  today’s podcast was sponsored by Ordinary Vegan’s CBD from hemp.  Ordinary Vegan provides all-natural vegan, organically grown, non-gmo, gluten-free, and tested to ensure the best quality CBD Oil available.  I am proud to say, Ordinary Vegan’s CBD was featured in Retirement Magazine. Getting older is a fact of of life, but aches, pains and anxiety don’t have to be. CBD would make a great present for your mom or dad.  If you are not familiar with CBD, CBD oil from hemp is a plant-based natural additive containing cannabidiol, or CBD. While CBD is not intended to treat or cure any specific conditions, it is becoming more recognized amongst the medical community as a key component to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Just go to ordinaryvegan.net to learn more. Hope CBD oil from hemp can help you.  Thanks for being here everyone! Til next time. Resources: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/acel.12966 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0136240  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550413114004987 https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/pdfExtended/S1550-4131(19)30611-4 https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2019-12-05/time-restricted-eating-intermittent-fasting-metabolic-syndrome https://www.niddk.nih.gov https://ordinaryvegan.net/cbd-hemp-oil-questions-answered/ https://ordinaryvegan.net/shop/ https://retirementlifemagazine.com    

Every 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 books, including her newest book, The Joyful Vegan: Everything You Need to Stay Vegan in a World That Wants You to Keep Eating Meat, Dairy, and Eggs.  I was first introduced to Colleen back in 2011 when she was a speaker at Vida Vegan Bloggers Conference in Portland, Oregon. At the time, I was only plant-based for three months, and I was pretty clueless about what embracing a vegan diet really meant. After hearing Colleen speak about the bigger picture, the true meaning, and spiritual journey of not eating animals, I knew there was no going back. In today’s podcast, we discuss Colleen’s practical advice and wisdom on how to live a compassionate lifestyle.  She will inspire you to find your vegan voice and how to share that voice with others. In addition, her boundless devotion to protecting animals will motivate others to do the same. You can find all her books, including The Joyful Vegan on Amazon and on her website.  Please welcome Collen Patrick Goudreau! Today’s podcast is sponsored by Ordinary Vegan’s organic, vegan CBD Oil From Hemp. CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is a popular natural remedy used for many common ailments  without the side effects of commonly prescribed drugs. If you have any questions about CBD, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at questions@ordinaryvegan.net . Please follow me on Instagram @ordinaryvegan. And join our health and wellness community on Facebook, over 310,000 strong.  Don’t forget to subscribe, so you never miss any of Ordinary Vegan’s podcasts. If you get a minute, please leave a review on iTunes, Spotify or your favorite pod-catcher.  I appreciate all of you so much. Thank you for listening. Always remember, every plant-based plate of food you eat impacts humanity on a global level. 

Combined 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 over-the-counter medications or other prescribed drugs.  Not only that, cough syrups, antihistamines, cold, and flu medications can be utterly confusing. Often people are using the same ingredients just in different packaging, thinking they’re different when in reality they have the same ingredients. Today’s podcast is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of mixing medications and thinking twice about what you put in your body.  We are also heading into flu season so before you reach for your go-to medication, make sure you listen to this podcast.  Above all, to be safe, read the active ingredients list before you buy any over-the-counter medication, and if you are on prescribed medication, talk to the pharmacist before combining any medications. Thanks for listening. I hope today’s podcast information helps you live a long and healthy life. Please visit my sponsor, Osea Malibu, for their incredible plant-based skin care. And use coupon code Ordinaryvegan for $10.00 of your purchase of $50.00 or more. You can find all of Ordinary Vegan’s organically grown CBD products made from hemp here. CBD is helping people with an array of health problems, and they could possibly help you. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask at questions@ordinaryvegan.net.

In 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 because we need less energy to maintain our body. Having a high metabolic rate not only burns calories but also gives us more energy. There are also ingredients in foods that increase fat oxidation, which can increase fat burning by as much as 10-15%. Furthermore, many scientific studies now show when a person adds these fat burning foods to their diet, they can lose weight permanently. You can learn more information in Dr. Michael Greger's new book "How Not To Diet." Thanks for listening. Please support today's sponsor Osea Malibu. Check out all their plant-based beauty products and use coupon code ordinaryvegan for $10.00 off your purchase of $50.00 or more. Hope you can join Dr. Michael Greger, Ocean Robbins and myself for a 5-day, all-inclusive retreat at Balance For Life in Deerfield, Florida. The program, the speakers, the all plant-based food menu, and the beautiful beachfront location will make this a life-changing wellness retreat you will not want to miss. The event takes place February 28 through March 3, 2020. Use the code ORDINARYVEGAN when you make your reservation, and you will save an additional $100 per guest. You can find the Red Chili Sauce recipe here. Last but not least, you can find all my recipes and vegan CBD products on the Ordinary Vegan website.

The 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 "How Not To Die." In a nutshell, Dr. Greger relies on the gold standard of medical research and devotes his life to the science of nutrition so we can live a long and healthy life. It is a great honor to have him on my podcast. Today, Dr. Greger discusses his new book "How Not To Diet," being released on December 10, 2019. "How Not To Diet; The Groundbreaking Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss" explores all the cutting-edge science behind long-term weight loss success. In addition, Dr. Greger hones in on the optimal criteria to enable weight loss while considering how these foods affect our health. And he lays out the key ingredients of the ideal weight-loss diet. He also reveals the twenty-one weight loss accelerators available to our bodies. All included in "How Not To Diet." Above all, topics covered in today's podcast include fasting, time restrictive eating, metabolic boosters, and exercising. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Greger. Please pre-order "How Not To Diet" here. All pre-sales help Dr. Greger spread the plant-based message on the New York Times bestselling list. If you would like to join Dr. Greger and I on a 5-day, all-inclusive retreat called Balance For Life in Deerfield, Florida, click on this link. And use coupon code OrdinaryVeganfor $100.00 off for each guest. The program,the speakers, the all-plant based food menu, and the beautiful beachfront location will make this a life-changing wellness retreat. So, please join us February 28 through March 3, 2020. You can find all my recipes, my vegan CBD products, and all the resources you need to live a long and healthy life at OrdinaryVegan.net. Join our healthy community on Facebook, which is over 310,000 strong. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram for exclusive content.

Today'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, cancer, and even Alzheimer's disease. Preventing chronic inflammation and knowing the signs is crucial. Inflammation may be associated with general flu-like symptoms like fever, chills, headaches, loss of energy, and muscle stiffness. Inflammation can also cause redness, joint pain, joint stiffness, or a swollen joint. It can also affect organs like the heart and cause shortness of breath or fluid retention. Chronic inflammation can also lead to weight gain. Protect yourself by learning the causes, symptoms, and treatment of inflammation. Discover all the anti-inflammatory foods you can consume and how to include them in your diet. Today's recipes include 5-Ingredient Broccoli Soup and Walnut Pate.  Thank you to Osea Malibu for sponsoring this week's podcast. Please go to www.oseamalibu.com to check out all their plant-based beauty products and use coupon code ordinaryvegan for $10.00 of your purchase of $50.00 or more. You can find Ordinary Vegan's all-natural, vegan, organic, American grown hemp products here. Please follow Ordinary Vegan on Instagram and join our large health and wellness community on Facebook, 310,000 strong. References: https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/phytochemicals/lignans https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2685155 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1091581815584918  

Is 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.  According to a new report by the non-profit Environmental Working Group, as many as 43 states expose millions of people to dangerous chemicals in their tap water.  Residents of Newark, New Jersey recently faced a lead water crisis which put 30,000 residents at risk of lead poisoning.  And in 2014, the city of Flint, Michigan, switched its water source to the Flint River which led to tainted drinking water that contained lead and other chemicals.  Children are particularly vulnerable to unsafe tap water. Lead exposure in children can impact brain development and the nervous system.  Water is such an important topic, and today, we explore how to make sure your tap water is safe to consume.  Sources cited for:  Is Your Tap Water Safe to Drink: https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/ https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/health-effects.html https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/search-results.php?zip5=90041&searchtype=zip https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11978586 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10228189 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2072821/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19590124 https://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/drinking-water-quality-2 https://www.ewg.org/research/report-110-million-americans-could-have-pfas-contaminated-drinking-water#.WwgkkC-ZPBJ Here is the link to the Environmental Working Group Tap Water Database. Thanks so much for listening and thank you for making the Ordinary Vegan Podcast a top 100 podcast for Alternative Health in iTunes. Please keep those reviews coming. It definitely helps spread the plant-based message.  You can find all my vegan, organically grown CBD products from hemp here. CBD is helping so many, and I hope it can help you. If you have any questions about CBD or any topic, you can send me an email at questions@ordinaryvegan.net. Til next time.  

In 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 provides you with my favorite legumes, and some easy ways to make them part of your regular diet. Legumes List includes: Chickpeas- Also known as garbanzo beans are low in calories, rich in protein, and contain 71% of the RDI for folate. Folate is one of the B-vitamins that is needed to make red and white blood cells. Folate also converts carbohydrates into energy (metabolism) and maintains the genetic building blocks of the body. Chickpeas are an excellent base for sandwiches like this Vegan Chickpea Sandwich with Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Lentils- Lentils are low calorie, high fiber, high protein and contain 90% of the RDI for folate. They can be used to create almost anything from veggie burgers to soups, stews, and salads. My favorite is my east meets west Black Lentil Salad with Apples & Toasted Coconut. Black Beans- Are three times less expensive than beef and chicken and are much more nutritionally dense. They can be the base for any veggie burger or as the perfect taco filler. Cannellini Beans-Make a great salad. Drain some cooked beans, add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes arugula. Top with some fresh lemon juice. Or you can make one of my all-time favorite recipes, Hemp Seeds, Cannellini Beans and Spinach. You can find today's Three-Bean Longevity Soup recipe in this week's show notes.  Hope this legumes list inspires you to add more beans to your diet! Thanks for stopping by. Please join our health community on Facebook. We are over 310,000 strong. You can also find me on Instagram. I am committed to helping you live a long, healthy, pain-free, anxiety-free life. You can find all my CBD products from hemp here. CBD oil from hemp is helping many. I have made it my mission to provide the safest, highest quality CBD available.

Today, 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 roots in Buddhism but eventually evolved into a distinctly Japanese ideal. The Japanese tradition of wabi-sabi offers an inspiring new way to look at your entire life. It celebrates cracks, crevices and rot and all other marks that time and weather leave behind. So what does this have to do with a vegan diet? Because eating vegan is not about being perfect. And I never want to perpetuate that.  There is no such thing as a perfect human or a perfect vegan. It is time to celebrate and accept the beauty of imperfection of a vegan diet through wabi-sabi.  Always remember; when nothing is certain, everything is possible.Hope you enjoy today’s podcast. A big thanks goes to Nuzest Clean Lean Protein for sponsoring today’s podcast. Here is the link to their special offer for the Ordinary Vegan community. Here are today’s recipes : Lettuce Leaves with Healthy Peanut Dipping Sauce and Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing. Organically grown, non-GMO, vegan, pure CBD Oil made from hemp is available from Ordinary Vegan. The Endocannabiniod System (ECS) is a self-regulating system of receptors that are located throughout the entire body. These receptors work in a lock & key relationship. This vital system is primarily focused on supporting balance (homeostasis) in the body. If the ECS is not functioning correctly, additional nutrition may be necessary for proper support. That is where CBD oil comes in. It balances and enhances the endocannabiniod system. Ordinary Vegan's pure CBD oil is tested for the highest purity and potency. Hope it can help you.  References Cited: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabi-sabi

Anyone 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 disease in the United States, has tripled. The states with highest incidence of this disease is #1 Maine, followed by Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Delaware, New Jersey, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Maryland, West Virginia, New York, and Virginia. Tick-borne and mosquito diseases are also on the rise in other states like Florida. They have seen a 77% increase in tick-borne disease infections. But, it’s not just in the United States. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, say ticks are abundant in woodlands all across Europe from early spring to late autumn. Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is the most common tick-borne disease in Europe along with Lyme borreliosis. Canada has also seen a higher risk of acquiring Lyme disease. Some patients are reporting that doctors in Canada are not aware of how prevalent it is, making it difficult to diagnose early. Lyme disease has spread to Asia and around the world. According to Popular Science, Lyme disease is thriving because warmer temperatures are making cold places suitable habitats for ticks. One study predicts the incidence of this tick-borne disease will rise around 21% by mid-century because of climate change. And higher temperatures spur ticks to venture farther in search of hosts like deer, squirrels, and mice. Today’s podcast is devoted to teaching you the symptoms and treatment of Lyme disease, and how to protect yourself. Thank you so much for being here! Thanks to Clean Lean Protein by Nuzest for sponsoring today’s podcast. Here is a link to their special offer for the Ordinary Vegan community. Last but not least, my number one goal is to help you live a long, healthy, pain-free and anxiety-free life. And I believe CBD Oil from hemp is the next natural step in accomplishing that. You can find all of Ordinary Vegan’s all natural, organic, vegan CBD products on ordinaryvegan.net- I will be launching two new products so keep your eyes peeled. Please join our large health and wellness community on Facebook - over 310,000 strong - just go to facebook.com/ordinaryvegan, and please follow me on Instagram @ordinaryvegan. Til next time References cited: https://www.popsci.com/lyme-disease-climate-change https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.html https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/infected-ticks-and-lyme-disease-expand-because-of-climate-change/ Nantucket Extra Strength Tick Repellent

Most 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 nutrients from food to produce energy and converts inactive Thyroid Hormone (T4) to active T3 that the cells can use.  And when harmful toxins and substances enter your bloodstream, your liver acts fast to detoxify and destroy them.  So keeping your liver healthy is crucial for overall health. Cleansing your liver can also affect your pancreas and help produce normal levels of insulin. You could also see improved blood pressure and better cholesterol numbers.  In today’s podcast, we discuss 10 ways to cleanse your liver naturally to increase metabolism.  I am going to begin this 2-3 week liver cleanse to increase metabolism on June 3. Hope you can join me. Please join our health and wellness community on Facebook to track our progress.  Here is what you will need. Shopping List: Lemons Ginger Tea High resistant starch foods like green bananas, chickpea liquid (aquafaba), oats & barley High niacin fruits or vegetables each day like mushrooms, tomatoes, sunflower seeds, or brown rice Healthy fats - ground flaxseeds, chia seeds or hemp seeds (2 tbsp a day) Organic vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes Say No To: All oils including plant oils Alcohol Sleeping pills like Ambien Avoid all processed foods and trans fats. Exclude all gluten and GMO foods Resistant Starch smoothie ideas: Increase Metabolism Oatmeal Smoothie: Add to a blender 1/2 cup of oats ground into a fine powder (before adding other ingredients) 1 fresh or frozen banana, cut into chunks 1 cup sugar-free almond milk 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (or more to taste) 1/4 tsp vanilla Ice Blend until smooth. You could also add different fruits. Liver Cleanse Blueberry Smoothie: Add to a blender 1/3 cup of oats ground into a fine powder (before adding other ingredients) 1 1/2 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries 1 cup on non-dairy sugar free milk or non-dairy yogurt 1/4 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp of cinnamon Ice Blend until smooth. Experiment with different fruits. Thanks for being here. Please follow me on Instagram and use the hashtag #ordinaryvegan and #increasemetabolism if you are joining us for the liver cleanse.  I would also like to thank Nuzest for sponsoring this week’s podcast. You can find the special offer from Nuzest here. I am dedicated to supplying you with the highest quality CBD oil from hemp. CBD is setting the world on fire because of its ability to help people with so many ailments by enhancing receptors responsible for pain, inflammation and anxiety.  Just go to Ordinary Vegan to find my CBD capsules, drops and pain cream. If you have an questions, don’t hesitate to ask. You can reach me at questions@ordianaryvegan.net . Hope you enjoy today’s podcast. Til next time!                        

Eating 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 Include: Blue & Purple Fruits & Vegetables Red Fruits & Vegetables Orange & Yellow Fruits & Vegetables Green Fruits & Vegetables White Fruits & Vegetables Why Colors Matter The Healthiest Fruits & Vegetables Ways To Eat A Rainbow Eating The Rainbow Recipes Hope you enjoy today's podcast on eating the rainbow. Here are today’s recipes:  Red Bell Pepper Soup with Crunchy Garbanzo Beans and Oil-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing. I have a sincere passion for keeping you well, and if you have any questions, please don't ever hesitate to reach out to me at questions@ordinaryvegan.net. Please follow me on Instagram @ordinaryvegan. If you create any of Ordinary Vegan's recipes, please use the hashtag #ordinaryvegan so I can see your masterpiece. Please join our community on Facebook, over 310,000 strong vocal, active community members. Just go to facebook.com/ordinaryvegan. Also, please subscribe and share my podcast because together we can spread the compassion. Thanks to our sponsor, Clean Lean Protein from Nuzest.  Nuzest has arranged a special offer for the Ordinary Vegan community. To get 15% off your order of any regularly priced products, just click here. Ordinary Vegan is committed to providing the highest grade of pure CBD oil with no added unnatural ingredients.  Most people don’t understand precisely how and why pure CBD oil from hemp works so here is a link to a chart explains the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) and how it affects virtually every system of our body.  Here is a chart that may help. No matter what your particular ailment may be, pure vegan CBD oil may help.  References Cited: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3650503/ https://ordinaryvegan.net/starch-based-diet-john-mcdougall/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21109085 https://www.nuzest-usa.com/product-category/shop-nuzest?aud=ov15 https://ordinaryvegan.net/pure-cbd-oil/

Whether 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 also addressed. As more and more fast food restaurants offer vegan selections, the simpler it becomes. Learn your options in today's podcast. Additionally, it is not always going to be easy, but remember that “straying maps the path.” From the inspiring wisdom of Rumi's poem “The Sight Of A Soul.” My interpretation of that poem is until we stray from the path we will never know what is waiting for us. Furthermore, change is scary. But Rumi also says “when you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you.” And big changes, like eating plant-based, bring big positive consequences! I hope today's vegan tips help you begin or continue on your path towards veganism. Other topics discussed today include the April 2019 supplement study from researchers from Tuft's University. You can learn more here. Vegan Tips Recipe of The Day Ordinary Vegan's recipe of the day is Marinated Seitan Sandwich with Spicy Red Cabbage Slaw. We also discussed Ordinary Vegan's Beef Stew and Vegan Gravy. Don't miss any of Ordinary Vegan's recipes and vegan tips! Sign up ,so you don't miss a thing. Thanks to our sponsor, Clean Lean Protein from Nuzest. To order your special clean lean protein starter pack with FREE SHIPPING, go to Nuzest.us/ov  today. Additionally, I am devoted to keeping you healthy, so I began creating my own line of CBD oil made from hemp to assist you. CBD oil is a natural compound found in the hemp plant. Despite its close relation (cousin) to psychoactive cannabis, hemp and hemp-derived products don’t make you high. In December 2018, The Farm Bill was passed making hemp and CBD oil from hemp federally legal. I choose to provide CBD oil to our community because all CBD is not created equal and many companies import their CBD from China. Those oils can contain contaminants, pesticides and heavy metals.  I wanted to make sure you received the safest and most reliable Vegan CBD oil on the market. Just go to OrdinaryVegan.net to order. Helping people naturally is what CBD is all about, and I hope it can help you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at questions@ordinaryvegan.net or visit our FAQ page. Thanks for being here. For more vegan tips, please listen to all my podcasts on iTunes, Spotify or here on this website. Til next time! References cited for “Vegan Tips For Embracing a Healthy Plant-Based Diet” https://www.nutritionletter.tufts.edu/issues/8_1/current-articles/Studies-Warn-of-Possible-Dangers-from-Taking-Supplements_815-1.html https://www.nutritionletter.tufts.edu/issues/8_1/current-articles/Studies-Warn-of-Possible-Dangers-from-Taking-Supplements_815-1.html The Cheese Trap – Dr. Neal Barnard Forks Over Knives DVD The Essential Rumi  

Learning 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) References cited: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5537813/ https://academic.oup.com/ije/article/38/3/791/684827 https://medlineplus.gov/magazine/issues/sprsum10/articles/sprsum10pg12-13.html https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/children-sodium/index.html https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/monosodium-glutamate/faq-20058196 https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/10/23/558761819/the-fda-will-decide-if-these-26-ingredients-count-as-fiber US Federal Jury Ruled that Bayer (Monsanto) must pay more than 80 million dollars in damages to Edwin Hardeman, who developed cancer after using RoundUp. Hope you enjoy today's podcast on how to read a food label.  I have a sincere passion for keeping you well, and if you have any questions, please don't ever hesitate to reach out to me at questions@ordinaryvegan.net. Please follow me on Instagram@ordinaryvegan and please join our community on Facebook, over 310,000 strong. Just go to facebook.com/ordinaryvegan Also, please subscribe and share my podcast because together we can spread the compassion. Thanks to our sponsor, Clean Lean Protein from Nuzest. To order your special clean lean protein starter pack with FREE SHIPPING, go to Nuzest.us/ov today. You can find all of Ordinary Vegan's CBD products here. Til next time!  

Fifty-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 of added sugar a day.  Not only that, the average sugar consumption for adults is 25 teaspoons a day. Well over the recommended amounts.  Since the discovery of high fructose corn syrup, the American consumption of fructose jumped from 37 grams per day in the 1970s to a record high of 62 grams per day in 2000. So where is all this added sugar coming from? Here is an example. A 20 oz soft drink contains about 16 teaspoons of high fructose corn syrup, and an energy drink can hold over 50 grams of high fructose corn syrup. Salad dressings, ketchup, fruit drinks and even bread can have a large amounts of sugar. And most people have no idea they are consuming this much-added sugar. In today’s podcast, we break down the truth about sugar, and how it impacts our health. We also examine natural sugars and their role in a healthy diet. We also discuss why sugar may not be vegan due to its questionable infiltration. Resources: A List of Bone Char Free Sugar Companies Thanks for listening. Please follow me on Instagram@ordinaryvegan and please join our health and wellness community on Facebook, over 310,000 strong. I am devoted to keeping you healthy, and as many of you know, I began creating my own line ofCBD oilmade from hemp to assist you. CBD Oil(cannabidiol) is a naturally occurring compound found in the flowers of the hemp plant. A plant with a rich history as medicine going back thousands of years. I choose to provide CBD oilto our community because I wanted to make sure you received the safest and most reliable CBD oil on the market. Because I believe that the phytochemicals in CBD can help optimize human health no matter what your particular ailment may be. Hope my CBD oil can help you. To learn more about the power of CBD oil, listen toPodcast #30 – Everything You Need To Know About CBD Oil. Or visit our FAQ page. Thanks to this week’s sponsor - Blinkist. Go to Blinkist for your free seven-day trial. Til next time Research Resources: https://ordinaryvegan.net/vegansugar/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171013103623.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4783224/ https://genome.duke.edu/news/mon-04302018-1349/cancer-cells-adapt-gorge-sugar-liver https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar

It'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 dollars in debt. Not long after, in December 2018, The EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet and Health was released. This commission brings together more than 30 world-leading scientists from across the globe to reach a scientific consensus that defines a healthy, sustainable diet. Their findings were equally as dire. The report revealed that if we don't make a radical change in diet and food production, we could be facing catastrophic damage to our planet. The good news is you don't have to feel helpless about the future of the planet. Because how to protect the environment begins with you. And there are positive steps we can do to tackle climate change right now. Today's podcast focuses on unexpected ways you can help. Thanks for listening and always remember to reduce, reuse, and recycle because how to protect the environment begins with you. How To Protect The Environment Resources: https://nca2014.globalchange.gov/report https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/oct/08/global-warming-must-not-exceed-15c-warns-landmark-un-report https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_pollution https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2018/06/plastic-planet-waste-pollution-trash-crisis/ I would like to thank today's podcast sponsor Blinkist. Blinkist is the only app that takes the best key takeaways, the need-to-know information from thousands of nonfiction books and condenses them down into just 15 minutes. Go to Blinkist.com/ordinaryvegan to begin your free 7 day trial. Last but not least, since 2011, Ordinary Vegan has dedicated her life to health and wellness and educating others on the power of plant-based nutrition. Ordinary Vegan now has a line of plant-based, all natural CBD oil products made from organic American hemp. All my products are tested for the highest purity and potency. My organic hemp provides CBD, CBC, CBG, and other beneficial phytochemicals only found in plants to optimize human health. No matter what your particular ailment may be, start the day with help from Ordinary Vegan's CBD Oil from Hemp.  To learn more about the power of CBD oil, listen to Podcast #30 - Everything You Need To Know About CBD Oil. Or visit our FAQ page.

In 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://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/fats/polyunsaturated-fats#.V7jCgGUyf8s https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2360254/ http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/30/7/1717 https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/fats/saturated-fats#.V7itv2Uyf8s https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1616815 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3024594/ https://ordinaryvegan.net/gut-health/ https://www.nytimes.com/2004/02/11/nyregion/just-what-killed-the-diet-doctor-and-what-keeps-the-issue-alive.html Thanks to today’s podcast sponsor Blinkist. Blinkist is the only app that takes the best key takeaways, the need to know information from thousands of nonfiction books and condenses them down into just 15 minutes. For a limited time, Blinkist has a special offer for the Ordinary Vegan community. Go to Blinkist.com/Ordinaryvegan for a FREE 7-day trial. Please follow me on Instagram and join our health and wellness community on Facebook – over 314,000 strong.  We also have a private Facebook group. If you prepare any of Ordinary Vegan's recipes, please post a photo on Instagram so I can share and please follow me. You can purchase and learn about the health benefits of my Vegan CBD Oil made from hemp here. If you get a chance read the testimonials – it is incredible how much it is helping people. I hope it can help you because my goal is to provide you with all the tools you need to live a long, healthy, pain-free life and anxiety free life! If you have any questions – reach out to me at questions@ordinaryvegan.net. Thanks for listening  – Til next time

Positive 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 pinging us with bad news. Social media is dividing us more than connecting us.  A growing body of evidence shows that this constant barrage of news and sharing on social media can lead to depression and increased feelings of inadequacy.  Many studies have shown that people who are unhappy are three to ten times more likely to get sick and die prematurely compared to those who have a stronger sense of connection, joy, and community. Today we explore the idea of giving up everything that doesn’t bring us joy. We also discuss what is joy and how we can bring more joy into our lives.  STUDIES DISCUSSED:  Alzheimers & IrisinThe Mysteriously Long Lives of Male Holocaust Survivors REFERENCES: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie KondoSpark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on The Art of Organizing and Tidying UpMeetup.comVolunteer Match TODAY’S JOYFUL RECIPE Chickpeas & Spinach with Spicy Breadcrumbs Thanks to today’s podcast sponsor Blinkist. Blinkist is the only app that takes the best key takeaways, the need to know information from thousands of nonfiction books and condenses them down into just 15 minutes. For a limited time, Blinkist has a special offer for the Ordinary Vegan community. Go to Blinkist.com/Ordinaryvegan for a seven-day free trial. You can find today’s show notes and RECIPE on my website. Please follow me on Instagram and join our health and wellness community on Facebook - over 314,000 strong - just go to facebook.com/ordinaryvegan You can purchase and learn about the health benefits of my Vegan CBD made from hemp here. If you get a chance read the testimonials .It is incredible how much my CBD is helping people. I hope it can help you because my goal is to provide you with all the tools you need to live a long, healthy, pain-free and anxiety free life! If you have any questions - reach out to me at questions@ordinaryvegan.net Thanks for listening everyone - Til next time

Each year, over 50 million Americans experience various types of allergies. Many of these allergic conditions are on the rise.  In medicine, the hygiene hypothesis states a lack of early childhood exposure to germs suppresses the natural development of the immune system.  In other words, living conditions in much of the world might be too clean and being exposed to germs as a child may protect us from allergies.  An additional theory is that the increased antibiotic use parallels the rise in allergies and asthma.  But other research suggests that the rising prevalence of allergies are the result of many factors. Bottom line, no one really knows the why, but there are ways we can protect ourselves.  Today we will explore the most common allergy causes, symptoms, and prevention.  Discover what allergen triggers could be lurking in your home. Learn the difference between cold and allergy symptoms.  Find out some plant-based substitutions for common food allergies.  Last but not least, I will reveal three foods that can help relieve your allergies. Hope you enjoy today’s podcast. Here is a link to today's recipe; Marinated Seitan Sandwich with Spicy Red Cabbage Slaw. If you are just getting started on a vegan diet, make sure you listen to Podcast #1: Getting Started On A Vegan Diet and Podcast #2: Everything You Need To Know About Vegan Protein.  Thanks so much for listening and for being part of our healthy community. If you have a chance, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or Spotify and please subscribe.  The more ratings and reviews the show gets, the better the visibility the podcast receives. Don't miss any of Ordinary Vegan's recipes by signing up here. Follow me on Instagram for live plant-based cooking tips. You can also join our health and wellness community on Facebook. There are over 315,000 active, vibrant community members waiting to embrace you. Finally, many people in the wellness world are turning to cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD Oil made from Hemp, for its powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety effects. I just launched my Organic American Grown CBD Pain Cream from hemp in addition to my tinctures and capsules. My goal is to provide you with the safest and most reliable CBD on the market. You can read the testimonials here.  Resources: https://www.foodallergy.org/life-with-food-allergies/food-allergy-101/facts-and-statistics https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(16)30131-1/abstract https://www.aad.org/media/news-releases/growing-evidence-suggests-possible-link-between-diet-and-acne https://piel-l.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/piel-272-numero-2.pdf https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(16)30131-1/abstract