Ordinary Vegan Podcast

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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #16: How To Keep The Weight Off After You Diet Dec 17, 2016

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If you are one of the 43 million Americans who plan to go on a diet in 2017, there is some very important information you should know. Scientists are now zeroing in on the real reason that yo-yo dieting is not working and you can learn how to implement this important information in your everyday life.

Hot and sour cabbage soup recipe for a healthy gut.

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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #15: How Long Are Your Telomeres & Why You Should Care Nov 23, 2016

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Telomeres are a DNA sequence at the tip of a cell's chromosome in human beings. Think of them as little caps that protect our chromosomes from deterioration which is associated with aging and disease.

In recent years, shorter telomeres have been associated with a broad range of age-related diseases including some forms of cancer, dementia, stroke, cardiovascular disease, obesity, osteoporosis,and diabetes.

So how can we protect and affect the size of our telomeres?

Learn how in today's podcast.

Also, we visit Ordinary Vegan's kitchen for a recipe that is my #1 strategy to healthy holiday eating.

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #14: Ordinary Foods with Extraordinary Health Benefits Oct 18, 2016

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What if you could add five healthy foods to your plate and make an improvement in your health and longevity?

Today's podcast explores what ingredients can play a role in controlling blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, regulate blood sugar, and boost energy.

We also provide easy tips and recipes on including these extraordinary ingredients into your diet.

Simple and fun ways to spice up your health.

This week's podcast recipe is a delicious, easy to prepare authentic Indian cuisine recipe called "Chole" from chef Rema Gopinath's kitchen.

There are many different versions of this dish but today's recipe is the perfect blend of chickpeas cooked in a gravy made of tomatoes, onions, cilantro and Indian spices. I like to serve it over rice with fresh lemon wedges.

Hope you enjoy today's recipe and podcast. Never forget, every plant-based meal you prepare shows compassion for yourself, the environment and animals. And it is never too late to take back your health!

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #13: Longevity - Food Secrets of People With The Longest Lifespan Aug 16, 2016

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We can consume foods that can heal us or we can consume foods that can kill us. Once we know the difference, we are on the road to a healthy, happy, long life.

Today's podcast is devoted to longevity and some of the foods that have played a role in the cultures of people around the world who enjoy healthy lives into their 80s, 90s, and some well into their 100s.

Listen to today's podcast to unlock the secrets of longevity from the longest-living people in the world: Okinawans. No only do they enjoy the world's highest life expectancy; they stay active well into their 80s and 90s. They also have one of the lowest rates of dementia in the world. Food is the #1 contributor to their longevity, and you may be surprised by what they eat.

Next, we visit the Island of Sardinia where scientists have been trying for years to discover the secrets of why Sardinia is the home to the longest-lived men. A study was done called AKeA, an acronym for "A Kent Annos", a traditional toast in the Sardinian culture that means "may you live to be 100 years old." That study found that their diet was crucial to their longevity, and nearly half of their diet comprises one food group.

Lastly, we visit Loma Linda, California. What sets Loma Linda apart from the rest of the country is that it is home to a large population of Seventh-Day Adventists. Studies have found that Adventists have the Nation's lowest rates of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity because of their diet.

We also cook up some longevity muffins in Ordinary Vegan's kitchen. Here is the recipe.

Thank you for listening.

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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #12: How A GFCF Diet Can Help Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Jun 29, 2016

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Today's podcast discusses the benefits of a gluten-free, casein-free (GFCF) diet for children with autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.

Gut disorders are one of the most common medical conditions associated with autism. The CDC found that children with autism are three to five times more likely to suffer from chronic gastrointestinal disorders.

Researchers also found a link to gut disorders and autism severity in children. Toxins produced by abnormal gut bacteria may trigger or or worsen autism in children.

The good news is that some autistic and ADHD children's gut bacteria problems can be helped with diet and eating the right food is essential.

Learn in today's podcast what foods and chemicals to avoid for gut disorders, and what foods can help repair the gut lining.

We also discuss the role of glyphosate, one of the most commonly digested chemicals and how it can affect your health and the health of your child.

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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #11: Compassion & Healthy Living With Gene Baur Jun 17, 2016

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I'm extremely excited to welcome Gene Baur to the Ordinary Vegan Podcast! Gene is the co-founder and President of Farm Sanctuary, America's leading farm animal protection organization. Gene is an activist and author known for his work in the animal rights and food movement.

Gene Baur has been hailed as "the conscience of the food movement" by TIME magazine. For 25 years he has traveled extensively, campaigning to raise awareness about the abuses of industrialized factory farms.

What I love most about Gene Baur is his non-judgmental approach. He gently pries our eyes open with his compassionate message and teaches us to be an expression of what lives in our hearts.

Gene Baur will take questions from the Ordinary Vegan community on Facebook. We will cover a plethora of topics including his best-selling book "Living The Farm Sanctuary Life: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Mindfully, Living Longer, and Feeling Better Every Day," which has been described as "a beautiful picture of how we can all thrive without eating meat and harming animals." The book also includes practical advice as well as 100 delicious plant-based recipes.

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #10: How To Get Optimum Nutrition On A Plant-Based Diet May 27, 2016

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Today's podcast explores the role of vitamin and mineral supplements in a plant-based diet. Find out here the most worrisome vitamin deficiencies and how to make sure you include them in your daily diet.

We will also prepare a delicious plant-based recipe that is centered around the food that is eaten by the people who have a life expectancy among the highest in the world.

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #9: An Interview With Sandy Gooch May 03, 2016

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"Sandy Gooch single handedly pioneered a natural foods revolution for everyday people." ~~~~Whole Foods CEO and co-founder John Mackey

Sandy Gooch was experiencing seizures and chest pains at too young of an age. Upon investigation, Sandy Gooch found that what she was eating was making her ill. She made an immediate change in her eating choices. Little did she know, in her own quest for health she would pioneer the nation's natural food movement.

Sandy Gooch discusses her illness, her recovery and what it took to open the first Mrs. Gooch's Natural Food Grocery Store in Los Angeles in 1976.

She discusses how she revamped advertising and the grocery business by offering product knowledge.

She believed when you empower people with the knowledge needed to make an educated decision in their food choices, they will learn for themselves that natural foods is a natural choice.

Sandy also shares her thoughts about food safety, Mrs. Gooch's eventual merge with Whole Foods and what it takes to be an entrepreneur.

…and much more. I'm very excited for you to meet this inspiring woman, Sandy Gooch.

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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #8: Letting Go Of The Life We Planned To Have The Life That Is Waiting For Us Apr 10, 2016

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“Letting go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us”

~~Joseph Campbell

I love Joseph Campbell’s quote about life. Is it genuinely possible to have the life that is waiting for you if you have a job, family, and obligations? If you could imagine the perfect life, what would it look like? Do you do what you want or what is expected of you? How can you change your life?

Since becoming vegan, I have stepped outside my world and opened myself up to a new community of vegan people who are smart, compassionate, encouraging and enthusiastic. I have learned a lot about nutrition, pesticides, animal abuse, exploitation and having a reverence for life. I will never be a perfect vegan because simply living means I affect the lives of all creatures, but I will do my best.

Today I share my stories of letting go and taking chances, and the rewards I experienced because of those actions.

I also share letters from our listeners who have decided to make the plant-based leap and their results.

One of our listeners asked for a book recommendation to learn more about compassion and the connectives of being vegan and the world. I highly endorse “Living The Farm Sanctuary Life” by the incredible Gene Baur. Here is a link to the interview I did with Gene.

Looking for a healthy, plant-based barbecue recipe. Today's plant-based kitchen featured a delicious option - here is a link to today’s recipe - No Bones Baby Jackfruit Barbecue Sandwich.

Thanks for listening to today’s podcast and thanks for being part of our healthy community!

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #7: Is Your Dinner A Threat To The Environment Mar 28, 2016

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Don't feel guilty. Most people don't understand the connection between food and climate change. But how we feel about climate change in the future is very important right now. Because it plays a large part in what's going to happen to our planet next.

Here are some facts:

New research warns that without radical changes to our diets, the food industry alone is likely to cause an 80% increase in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

These greenhouse gas emissions cause a man-made greenhouse effect that traps us inside and changes the temperature of the earth's surface.

Shifting the temperature of the earth even a couple of degrees can throw an entire ecosystem into chaos and create extreme weather events.

Learn how you can fight for our planet's environment beginning today. It is easier than you think!

We also share a decadent and delicious plant-based whipped cream topping. You'll never want the whipped can cow's milk stuff again.

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