Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. This particular ailment is often undetected and more likely is thought to affect the elderly. In fact, more women and men are affected by osteoporosis than you can imagine. There is another alternative and one that you can begin to use … [Read more…]
Do you know that many vegetarian children cannot get lunch at school? At a time when American children need more vegetarian meals, the National School Lunch Program does not include any provision for plant-based foods. In order to change that, the U.S. Department of Agriculture needs to hear from you today. The Child Nutrition Act … [Read more…]
For my first article, I was torn between a dozen topics. There are so many things that I have learned in my 8 year journey to a high-veg vegan lifestyle. The tough times that made me want to quit and be “normal”; my previous try as a vegetarian 20 years ago that ended with a … [Read more…]
i enjoyed reading this article – full story here: http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080720/ENT/807200318/1031 Excerpts – Howard Stern’s longtime sidekick shoots straight on living on the Jersey Shore, losing weight as a vegan & loving her radio days … It’s shortly after 9 in the morning, which means Robin Quivers’ internal clock is probably striking around noon. There have … [Read more…]
What is more exciting than summertime greenery shooting up everywhere?! The versatility of greens enables the consumer to go from cold refreshing salads to deep roasted flavors or tasty quick-cooking stir-frys. The only limiting factor is the availability at your local markets and grocery stores. One of the best ways to eat greens is when … [Read more…]
Fiber is a group of indigestible saccharides (i.e. carbohydrates) from plant foods that help regulate digestion and bowels, regulate hunger and satiety (which may help promote a healthy weight), lower cholesterol, reduce risk of certain cancers, and help regulate blood sugar. Many assume that vegetarian diets automatically meet recommendations for fiber (usually around 20-35 grams/day, … [Read more…]