The beauty of seeds is that they contain all nine essential amino acids our bodies cannot produce. This is called a complete protein. Since we can't produce them, it is crucial we acquire them through dietary sources. Various studies have demonstrated that many common illnesses are related to deficiencies or imbalances of amino acids in our body. Seeds are also packed with dietary fiber, protein and many antioxidants, and each seed has its own unique qualities and health benefits. Learn how to work seeds into your everyday life with tips and recipes. Also, learn why all vitamin supplements are not created equal and which vitamin supplements are safest to consume.

Take a new approach to your diet by understanding calorie density. Calorie density is the simplest approach to healthy eating and lifelong weight management. Learn how to eat more food for fewer calories.

A food high in calorie density has a large number of calories in a small amount of weight. Whereas a food low in calorie density has much fewer calories in the same weight of food.

Foods low in calorie density also tend to be higher in satiety. Satiety is the state of being completely satisfied with less calories.

Learn more about calorie density in this week's podcast.

We also discuss the connection between childhood trauma and chronic disease.

Today's Ordinary Vegan recipe is a rich and delicious vegan gravy over cauliflower mash.

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, and cancer rates are expected to surge 57% worldwide over the next 20 years. Curing cancer is complicated and there are many times of cancer and many ways to be exposed. But many cancers are preventable and can be tackled by addressing lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption and what we discuss in this podcast - nutrition. Discover how cancer can be turned on and turned off with certain foods.

There are now over 450 million people globally suffering from some form of mental illness. Most are treated with pharmaceutical drugs and therapy. But drugs and therapy aren't the only answer. Food can be your first line of defense against mental illness. There is compelling evidence that healthy gut bacteria plays a crucial role in anxiety and depression. Learn the right foods to eat and the foods to avoid for a healthy gut and brain. We also explore ways to get B12 on a plant-based diet.

Most vegans will agree that the first question we are ever asked about our diet is “where do you get your protein?” I don’t know how the vegan protein myth got started, but getting enough protein on a vegan diet is simple. Somehow we've been misled and protein became synonymous with animal products like meat and dairy. That's the brilliance of advertising. Learn all the available sources of plant-based protein on today's podcast. A full protein list is also available on Ordinary Vegan's website. Looking for a a delicious, 15-minute vegan meal for energy. Today's show features one of Ordinary Vegan's favorite recipes - Cannellini Beans, Greens and Hemp Seeds. Here is the recipe link. Hope you enjoy today's podcast episode. Our goal is to teach you how to improve your health and wellness with a plant-based diet and give you all the tools you need. Thanks for being part of our healthy community!

Are you sick of being sick? Do you want more energy? Do you want to treat yourself, animals and the world with more compassion? Unlock your best self. Getting started on a plant-based diet full or part-time is easier then you think. Today's episode focuses on the why and the how you can get started. It includes one of Ordinary Vegan's most popular recipes that only takes 20 minutes to prepare. Our goal is to help you create powerful, healthy lifelong habits.