Ordinary Vegan Podcast #99-Mark Bittman - How To Eat More Sustainably
Ordinary Vegan Podcast
by Nancy Montuori
2y ago
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.&nbs ..read more
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #98- Kathy Freston & 72 Reasons To Be Vegan
Ordinary Vegan Podcast
by Nancy Montuori
3y ago
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, inc ..read more
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #97- Mushrooms: The Health Benefits with Jeff Chilton
Ordinary Vegan Podcast
by Nancy Montuori
3y ago
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 ..read more
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #96-Vegan Swaps & Recipes for Animal Products
Ordinary Vegan Podcast
by Nancy Montuori
3y ago
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 S ..read more
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #95-Alcohol and Cancer Risk - Should You Be Concerned?
Ordinary Vegan Podcast
by Nancy Montuori
3y ago
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 wee ..read more
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #94-Arsenic In Rice - Should You Be Concerned?
Ordinary Vegan Podcast
by Nancy Montuori
3y ago
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 ..read more
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #93-Raising Vegan Children Safely with Pediatrician Reshma Shah
Ordinary Vegan Podcast
by Nancy Montuori
3y ago
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 ..read more
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #92-Dr. T. Colin Campbell: Protein, Cancer and COVID-19
Ordinary Vegan Podcast
by Nancy Montuori
3y ago
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 pro ..read more
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #91- Turning Your Passion Into A Plant-Based Business Part 2
Ordinary Vegan Podcast
by Nancy Montuori
3y ago
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 ..read more
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #90-Turning Your Passion Into a Vegan Business
Ordinary Vegan Podcast
by Nancy Montuori
3y ago
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 ..read more
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