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 up microplastics, act as endocrine disrupters. Endocrine disrupters are chemicals that can interfere with the body's hormone system. They can mimic hormones, block their action, and disrupt their production. This can impact growth, development, reproduction, and other bodily functions.

Another alarming statistic is that people with Alzheimer's have three times the amount of microplastics in their brains. Leading to studies about the connection of microplastics to dementia.

Today's podcast takes a deep dive into all the actions you can take immediately to reduce microplastics in your body.

You can find my microplastics kitchen swap ideas under trusted products.

Microbead ingredients such as PE (polyethylene), PET (polethylene), PA (nylon), PP (polypropylene), and PMMA (polymathy) are microplastics in skincare, and should be avoided. Check your ingredients.

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https://hscnews.unm.edu/news/hsc-newsroom-post-microplastics-human-brains

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 new you. Start right now imagining what your new life will feel like.

Today's recipe was inspired by my recent visit to the Natural Foods Expo West. In addition to sampling hundreds of new natural plant-based foods, I also attended many sessions on the latest food studies and trends. One thing that struck me was that the NUMBER 1 macronutrient for every demographic was protein. Protein is currently dominating the American diet. So I am going to focus many of my podcast recipes on easy high-protein recipes like this Sun-dried Tomato and Chickpea Mashup.

You can find today's RECIPE on my website. It is from my bestselling cookbook “The Easy Five Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" available to purchase on my website.

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You can purchase and learn about the health benefits of my Vegan CBD made from hemp here. If you get a chance read the testimonials . It is incredible how much my CBD is helping people. I hope it can help you because my goal is to provide you with all the tools you need to live a long, healthy, pain-free, and anxiety-free life!

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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 sustainable. 

• Sustainable diets
• The synergy between human health and the planet’s health
• How to shop ethically and sustainably
• Equitable access to healthy, safe, and sustainable diets
• Reduction of food waste
• The business of agricultural production and the USDA
• Sustainable farming practices
• “What’s wrong with what we eat” Ted Talk
• The Bittman Project
• Mark’s new podcast “Food with Mark Bittman”

• https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/
• https://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/benzene/basics/facts.asp
• https://www.consumerlab.com/answers/benzene-contamination-in-sunscreen-and-aftersun/benzene-sunscreen/?j=2318316

Today’s podcast was sponsored by Ordinary Vegan Organic CBD made from hemp. The reason I began creating my own brand of CBD is that I believe in the power of this natural organically grown plant and I wanted to provide our community with a safe, clean and reliable brand. My goal is to help you live a long, healthy, pain-free, insomnia-free, and anxiety-free life. If you have any questions - don’t hesitate to ask me at questions @ordinaryvegan.net.

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Thanks for listening and for all of your continued support. Til next time.