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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #98- Kathy Freston & 72 Reasons To Be Vegan

Release Date: 05/05/2021

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #103- Childhood Trauma: The Link To Disease and Brain Health

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Traumatic invalidation cannot only damage your self-worth but also lead to an increased potential for many adult diseases and negatively impact brain development. The good news is there are ways to repair the long-term effects of childhood trauma. In this episode, Nancy Montuori shares tested and proven ways to exercise and rewire the brain. Additionally, we discuss the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study and how the disclosure of ACEs can positively impact and improve a person’s perception of themselves. You can take the ACE test . Like this show? Please leave a review -...

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #102 - High Vibrational Nutrition

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High vibrational nutrition is a holistic approach to eating that emphasizes foods with a positive energetic impact on the body, mind, and spirit. Humans are energy. Our bodies are composed of atoms and molecules, which are made up of smaller particles and form the basis of our mass. We are complex energy fields, where different types of energy interact and influence our physical and mental states. Since we are made up of energy, we must feed that energy with energy. This is where high vibrational nutrition comes in. Eating food that is loaded with energy is going to supercharge our bodies. On...

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #101 - Five Ways to Reduce Microplastics in Your Body

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Without our knowledge, microplastics have invaded our bodies, and at an alarming rate. In a new study published in Nature Medicine, researchers reported that plastic concentrations in the brain have increased by 50% over the past eight years. These microplastics have not only invaded our brains, but they have also lodged themselves throughout the entire human body. The head toxicologist Dr. Matthew Campen, said "The findings should trigger alarm." Although we don't know all the impacts of microplastics, we do know this. Microplastics in the body can cause inflammation. The chemicals that make...

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #100 - Manifestation & The Power of You

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Manifestation is the idea that focused thoughts and beliefs can bring desired outcomes into reality. In today's podcast, we explore ways to incorporate the practice of manifestation into your life. The manifestation process may sound easy, but there is more to it than willpower. We will share different step-by-step methods that can work for anyone. Don't worry if you have been showered with a lot of negativity in your life. There are ways to reprogram your subconscious mind and pamper yourself with a lot of self-love which you deserve. How ever you manifest, the world is ready to see the...

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #99-Mark Bittman - How To Eat More Sustainably

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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...

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #98- Kathy Freston & 72 Reasons To Be Vegan

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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 , , , and . Her newest offering, co-authored with Gene Stone, is entitled " which was released on March 30 of this year. Kathy's appearance on The Oprah Winfrey show inspired 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...

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #97- Mushrooms: The Health Benefits with Jeff Chilton

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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...

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #96-Vegan Swaps & Recipes for Animal Products

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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...

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #95-Alcohol and Cancer Risk - Should You Be Concerned?

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In today's podcast, Dr. Noelle LoConte discusses the relationship between alcohol and cancer. According to the , 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, warns women that as little as three alcoholic drinks per week give you a 15% higher risk of breast...

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #94-Arsenic In Rice - Should You Be Concerned?

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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...

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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 [email protected].

For recipes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram @ordinaryvegan and join our fun Facebook Group and community.

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!

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