Ordinary Vegan Podcast - Are you sick of being sick? Do you want more energy? Do you want to treat yourself with more compassion? Ordinary Vegan addresses all aspects of eating and living healthfully. Each episode addresses commonly asked questions about being vegan, including food, cooking, recipes and nutrition. This unique podcast empowers and inspires the listeners to live a long, healthy life that is also kind to the planet and animals.
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #24: Organic Produce -How To Save Money Buying, Storing & Cooking Organic Produce
Today's podcast is entirely devoted to how to save money buying, storing and cooking organic produce. Let's begin with the most important question. Do you need to spend extra money on organic produce? Non-organic fruits and vegetables contain pesticides, but not everyone can afford organic produce. So if you need to save money and can't buy all organic, you need to know about the risk chart. There are 13 domestically grown non-organic fruits and vegetables that pose a higher risk of pesticides. Learn what those fruits and vegetables are and why the Environmental Working Group always recommends that you buy this produce organically. I don't know about you, but once you spend the money on organic produce, the last thing you want is for it to go to waste. A staggering amount of food is wasted from farm to table, often just because of how it looks. However, we the people waste the most food, and the most wasteful food category is fruits and vegetables. Has this ever happened to you? You make a shopping list, go to the store, put everything away, and then all of a sudden a few days have flown by. You go to use your produce bin, and you discover your beautiful and sometimes expensive produce is limp and lifeless. That is why one of the keys to great-tasting, long-lasting fruits and vegetables is proper storage. I never knew how to store produce properly, but I do now and I will share everything I know in this week's podcast. Lastly, fruits and vegetables come in a dazzling array of colors that give them their visual appeal. And what gives vegetables and fruits their particular color is the presence of certain pigments in their cells. To maintain these natural, vibrant colors and flavors during cooking, it is important to understand how to cook and treat each pigment category. You will learn everything you need to know about cooking produce by color in today's podcast. Our Ordinary Vegan cooking segment today is my favorite high-protein, low-calorie, high-fiber, 20-minute soup recipe - Chickpea Soup with Cabbage, Tomatoes & Basil. Hope you enjoy today's recipe and broadcast. My number one goal is to help you live a long and healthy life. If you are inclined to help support the Ordinary Vegan podcast - here is how you can assist: 1. Subscribe and Review the Show on iTunes. Here is the link. 2. Donate here at Patreon 3. Tell a friend about the show! Thanks for listening and thank you for all your support. I am here to serve you and please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. You can record a voice message on the side bar or email me at nancy@ordinaryvegan.net.
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #23: The Cheese Trap with Dr. Neal Barnard
"We help people begin truly healthful diets, and it is absolutely wonderful to see, not only their success, but also their delight at their ability to break old habits and feel really healthy for a change." ~~Dr. Neal Barnard I could never give up cheese. Think you can't give up cheese? You're not alone. It is estimated that since 1970, we've gone from 8 pounds of cheese per person per year to 23 pounds. That equals about 60,000 calories of cheese every year. We have cheese on our pizza, burgers, burritos, nachos, and quesadillas. There's cheese in our salads, our sandwiches, and our soups. Some pizza chains like Domino's even has a pizza topped with six different kinds of cheese. So what is it about cheese????? Studies are now suggesting that cheese addiction is a real thing, but how do we break the habit? Today we welcome Dr. Neal Barnard to the podcast to break it down, and reveal things you never knew about cheese. Dr. Barnard is an authority on the impact of diet and nutrition on diabetes, cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's. He is recognized for a multitude of accomplishments including being the founder and President of the non-profit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine also know as the PCRM. The PCRM is leading a revolution in medicine by advocating nutrition as medicine. Dr. Barnard has a medical degree and is an associate professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington DC. He has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on chronic disease, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type-2 diabetes. In his free time, he writes best-selling books all listed below including his latest book "The Cheese Trap: How Breaking a Surprising Addiction Will Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy and Get Healthy. Today we discuss his book "The Cheese Trap" and his vast knowledge and wisdom about cheese. Dr. Barnard offers clear, well-substantiated evidence of why cheese is damaging to our health, and why it is so addicting. He also reveals many other eye-opening facts about cheese that will change the way you view this all-American food. Don't miss this true life-saving podcast with Dr. Neal Barnard. You can connect with Dr. Neal Barnard on his blog, website, Facebook page and Twitter. Books by Dr. Neal Barnard The Cheese Trap: How Breaking a Surprising Addiction Will Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy and Get Healthy Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart: Boost Metabolism, Lower Cholesterol, and Dramatically Improve Your Health Power Foods for the Brain Foods That Cause You to Lose Weight: The Negative Calorie Effect Foods That Fight Pain: Revolutionary New Strategies for Maximum Pain Relief Breaking the Food Seduction: The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings—And 7 Steps to End Them Naturally Turn Off the Fat Genes: The Revolutionary Guide to Losing Weight Food for Life: How the New Four Food Groups Can Save Your Life The Power of Your Plate: A Plan for Better Living Eating Well for Better Health A Physician’s Slimming Guide: For Permanent Weight Control For more on Dr. Barnard's band, visit the website Carbonworks and check out his video Samurai. Are you a company interested in sponsoring the podcast? Click here to learn more. HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe & Review on iTunes Donate: Check out my new Patreon account. Thanks for joining us today!
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #22: What Everyone Needs to Know About Intermittent Fasting w/ Dr. Joel Kahn
"During the fasting-mimicking diet, cortisone is produced and that initiates a killing of autoimmune cells. This process also leads to the production of new healthy cells.” Valter Longo, cell biologist and Director of the USC Longevity Institute New research concludes that a diet mimicking the effects of fasting should be further examined as a treatment for auto-immune diseases like multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, memory, longevity, weight-loss and type-2 diabetes. I was introduced to intermittent fasting during lectures from some of the leading doctors in plant-based nutrition on the 2017 Holistic Holiday at Sea. What I learned was intermittent fasting appeared to be a new exciting, healthy approach to eating that could benefit anyone suffering from many chronic diseases like multiple sclerosis and even cancer. I was skeptical because I dislike any restrictive diets that depend on calorie counting, but don’t let the word fasting fool you. What I discovered is that there are many ways to practice intermittent fasting and it is more about calorie reduction than depriving yourself of food. This podcast is what you need to know before you start skipping meals. Today's guest, Dr. Joel Kahn, is one of the world's top cardiologists and he believes that plant-based nutrition is the most powerful source of preventative medicine. He also believes in the power of intermittent fasting. Please join me and Dr. Kahn to discuss how intermittent fasting can benefit your health, your longevity, and even your memory. Learn why intermittent fasting affects your stem cells and why stem cells are important. Last but not least, discover the different ways you can practice healthy intermittent fasting. To learn more about Dr. Joel Kahn, please visit his website. Dr. Kahn is also the author of many best-selling books including “The Whole Heart Solution” and “Vegan Sex - Vegans Do It Better.” Here are links to articles, people, and websites cited in today’s podcast: Dean OrnishFasting-Mimicking Diet StudyProlon - The Fasting Mimicking DietValter LongoMichael MosleyAubrey de GreyRay Kurzweil ***Always remember, it is advisable to check with your doctor before starting a new food regiment including intermittent fasting.*** Thanks for joining us today. I am deeply passionate about changing the way you look at food and I hope I am doing a good job. If you enjoyed today's podcast, please subscribe on iTunes, and if you get a minute, please write a review. If you have any questions about a plant-based diet or this podcast, send me an email at questions@ordinaryvegan.net Don’t miss our next podcast with Dr. Neal Barnard, President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, founder of Barnard Medical Center and author of the best-selling book “The Cheese Trap - How Breaking a Surprising Addiction Will Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Get Healthy.” He will teach us how to break free from that highly addictive food - cheese. Nancy Montuori aka Ordinary Vegan
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #21: Eradicating Heart Disease With Food with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr
"The truth be known coronary artery disease is a toothless paper tiger that need never exist and if it does exist it need never progress. The medical profession has at its fingertips, the seismic revolution in health. The seismic revolution is never going to come about from pills or drugs - it is never going to come through a procedure or an operation The seismic revolution will come about when we in the medical profession have the will, the guts, and the determination to share with the public the nutritional literacy that will empower them as a locus of control to destroy their chronic illness.” ~~Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. Heart disease is still America's #1 killer. What if heart disease could be eradicated? Today I delve deep with the one and only Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr. about the truth behind heart disease. Dr. Esselstyn is an internationally known surgeon, researcher and featured expert in the acclaimed documentary "Forks Over Knives." Dr. Esselstyn has single-handedly helped thousands of people recover from heart disease with his New York Times bestselling book called "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure" which teaches people how nutrition can treat heart disease. Individuals who followed Dr. Esselstyn's program, including a number of people who had been told by their cardiologists that they had less that they had less than a year to live because of their heart disease. Within months of starting Dr. Esselstyn's program these patients began to improve dramatically, and many years later, they remain free of heart symptoms. Not only that, Dr. Esselstyn won a gold medal in the Olympics for rowing, and in 1968 he was awarded the bronze star for serving as an army surgeon in Vietnam. For all his accolades, he is one of the most approachable, caring, compassionate human beings I have ever encountered, and his number one goal in life is to save lives. Please share this podcast with anyone who has heart disease or has a family history of heart disease so you can save lives too. You can learn more about Dr. Esselstyn and his program here. If you need help getting started on a plant-based diet - join my plant-based course Healthy Eating and Living With Plants . It will empower you with all the knowledge you need to start and maintain a plant-based diet. Thanks for joining us today. If you have any questions - email me at questions@ordinaryvegan.net For delicious plant-based recipes and to learn more, head over to Ordinary Vegan
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #20: The Frightening Facts About Cow's Milk
It’s not always popular to speak negatively about commonly consumed and highly touted foods like cow’s milk and cheese from cows. But I felt personally bamboozled when I read all the research and discovered the negative effects of drinking dairy on my health, not to mention the planet and the exploitation of the animals who provide the milk. How could I have been so misled? Well, it wasn't my fault. The United States Department of Agriculture and the milk industry has spent a lot of money over the years touting the importance of milk, and marketing that message to all of us. Learn the frightening facts about cow's milk and join us in Ordinary Vegan's kitchen and create your own healthy cheese alternative. Sign up for all of Ordinary Vegan's healthy recipes here. Join our health and wellness community on Facebook where we are over 310,000 strong. Thanks for listening to the Ordinary Vegan's health and wellness podcasts. Please subscribe so you don't miss a podcast.
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #19: Women and Heart Attacks
Did you know heart disease is the number one killer among women? And women who have heart attacks are twice as likely to die as men because they don't recognize the symptoms of a heart attack. According to the Ronald O. Perelman Heart Institute, heart disease in not even on the radar of young women even though heart disease is on the rise for women between the ages of 29 and 45. Women and men's heart attacks are much different. Nearly 50% of women admitted to the hospital for heart attacks don't have chest pain. Learn how to recognize subtle heart attack symptoms and how to prevent heart disease with some simple strategies that could save your life. This week's plant-based recipe are heart-healthy artichokes loaded with fiber and antioxidants. Good nutrition is the basis for living a long and healthy life, and education is power. Learn how to apply plant-based nutrition to your life by visiting Healthy Eating and Living With Plants Read the show notes and get all Ordinary Vegan's recipes at ordinaryvegan.net
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #18: Why Low Back Pain or Erectile Dysfunction Could Be Early Warning Signs of Serious Healthy Problems
If you have lower back pain, you are not alone. 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time and low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. Back pain also has wider financial implications to patients and society. In the United States alone $50 billion a year is spent on low back pain treatment. Most low back pain is short term and lasts few days to a few weeks. Chronic back pain is defined as pain that persists for 12 weeks or longer and can be more than just physical. It can have a profound effect on every aspect of your life. Erectile Dysfunction can also have a profound effect on someone's life. Many people think ED is just an old person's problem or psychological problem, and roughly 40% of men in their 40s suffer from ED. Today we discuss underlying conditions that can predispose people to low back pain and erectile dysfunction. The good news is a common underlying condition can be treated with food and nutrition. Learn more on today's podcast. We also share a delicious plant-based recipe - Brown Rice and Beans With Ginger Lime Chile Salsa - recipe here. Thanks for joining us today. Don't miss any of Ordinary Vegan's recipes, podcasts and plant-based nutrition tips by signing up here. Join our health and wellness community on Facebook. We are over 311,000 strong. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to me at questions@ordinaryvegan.net
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #17: The Ultimate Vegan Grocery List
Do you want to begin a plant-based diet full or part-time but don't know where to start? Are you tired of all the confusion around what to eat on a plant-based diet? Do you worry about all the planning, hunting and gathering needed to create a vegan grocery list? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place. Since becoming vegan in 2011, I have learned a lot about plant-based shopping and cooking. Many hits and many misses. In today's podcast I am providing a vegan grocery list to help you avoid the mistakes I made. My best advice would be to keep it simple, and always have some cooked whole-grains, veggies and beans on hand for easy and delicious meals. I try to stay away from all processed foods, but when I can’t avoid it, I read the ingredients carefully. While this food list offers substitutes for everything you eat on a standard American diet, I don’t recommend eating a lot of processed food. But often people need substitutes to help them transition, and there is nothing wrong with putting a little vegan butter on whole-grain toast or using foods that mimic the taste or texture of animal protein. It is about compassion. Compassion for your body, compassion for the environment and compassion for animals. Thanks for joining us today! **I have not been compensated from any brands that I mention in this podcast. It is just my personal opinion and I am sure I haven't tried everything available, but I certainly have come pretty close**
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #16: How To Keep The Weight Off After You Diet
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. Visit our health and wellness sponsor Khroma Herbs here.
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #15: How Long Are Your Telomeres & Why You Should Care
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
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! Sign up to receive all of Ordinary Vegan's free recipes and inspiration.
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #13: Longevity - Food Secrets of People With The Longest Lifespan
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. To get more Ordinary Vegan content sent directly to your device as they become available, you can subscribe here or on iTunes. If you get a minute, please leave a review on iTunes. A strong presence on iTunes is crucial to growing our podcast audience and spreading the compassion.
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #12: How A GFCF Diet Can Help Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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. wgkw622v
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #11: Compassion & Healthy Living With Gene Baur
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
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.