The Meatless Mondays movement was launched in 2003, largely to the credit of Sid Lerner and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Center for a Livable Future. Ever since, through the combined efforts of school officials, legislators, restaurant owners, celebrities, nutritionists and everyday people, Meatless Mondays has gained traction across the U.S. and is … [Read more...]
Eat Vegan to Boost Your Immune System
We all know a strong immune system is needed for optimum health and wellbeing, but not everyone understands the connection between our eating habits and our immune systems. Fatty foods, refined and processed foods all weaken the immune system, while whole, plant-based foods strengthen it. Made up of a complex network of cells and organs, the immune system is the body’s … [Read more...]