When I first went vegan over 11 years ago, my journey was a gradual one inspired by food intolerances and a desire to transform my diet into something my body could live with. Over time, I read a number of books and my position on vegan diets versus a vegan lifestyle changed. My outlook change simply due to exposure and a different perspective. In the end, one book in … [Read more...]
Dairy Does Affect Your Health, Right? Avoid Research Bias
Last month a handful of news outlets published intriguing results from a recent health study: consuming dairy doesn't raise your risk of heart attack or stroke after all! Wait, what? We already know that eating dairy affects your health, so what gives? Abundant Research Bias Researchers at three universities in the U.K., Denmark and the Netherlands performed the study as a … [Read more...]
Meat Tax in Denmark to Address Environmental Issues
On April 25, 2016, The Denmark Ethics Council announced a proposed meat tax. This tax, initially applied to only beef products, will be in response to the country’s commitment to address the environmental issues contributing to climate change. The council maintains that this tax will help Denmark meet the demands of the legally binding agreement reached during the climate … [Read more...]
Cancer From Red Meat Will Make You Go Vegan
Carnivores might want to reconsider having that burger for dinner, and doubly reconsider putting bacon on it. Americans are becoming more mindful of what they eat and this has led to many more people adopting a vegan diet, and it's a trend that isn't showing any signs of slowing down. The wellness industry has been growing popularity and seems to have everyone ditching … [Read more...]
Instant Benefits to Becoming a Vegan
A vegan lifestyle is much more than what we eat. Here are three ways veganism will give you instant benefits! 1. Healthy As if vegans did not praise this enough, a vegan diet is extremely diet. Some may disagree, but the fact is that just like any other diet, if you don't eat good, then you won't be healthy. Two things that Americans often have issues with are high saturated … [Read more...]
It Just Got Easier To Find A Vegan Doctor
A love for animals isn't the only reason to adopt a plant-based diet; the health benefits are phenomenal, too! But despite this, it isn't easy to find a vegan doctor. Roughly 80% of healthcare dollars are spent on preventable conditions, most of which can be greatly reduced or even avoided by changing one's dietary habits. Heart disease, America's number one killer, is one of … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways To Make Chia Seeds A Part Of Your Diet
Not Just for Chia Pets Anymore... While known for growing thin green grass on small clay figurines, chia seeds are packed with essential vitamins and nutrients. Along with being fun to grow, these tiny seeds can improve your general health and are a pantry essential. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber and minerals, it is easier than you think to add chia seeds to … [Read more...]
Why We Need to Stop Calling Veganism a Diet
New Years Resolutions, get-rich-quick schemes and diets all have one thing in common: they are eventually bound to fail. People start them with the best intentions, but after not seeing desired results, they no longer have the will or want to continue. When viewed as a diet, veganism is no different. The key to success is to ditch the word "diet" and opt for a … [Read more...]
10 Things I Learned During My Vegan Pregnancy
Congratulations, you've created life! To help you along, here are ten things I learned during my vegan pregnancy: 1) Doctors Are Supportive of a Vegan Pregnancy I was nervous that I would get kicked out of the doctor’s office when I told them I was following a vegan lifestyle, but I was actually met with praise. My midwife told me that a vegan pregnancy was a healthy way to … [Read more...]
Eat a Colorful Diet for Optimal Health
There is something so appealing about a salad made with a rainbow of fruits and vegetables that radiates with vibrant, ripe color. These colors are directly linked to the chemical nutrients within these plants. And while these colors are found in animal products, they are only to the extent that they consumed them and stored it in their own tissues. Would you rather get first … [Read more...]