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Advantages of Being Vegan
Being a vegan is actually more than just a philosophy, it is a way of life. It is a lifestyle that one embraces because of the belief that it is the best way to stay healthy. If you are still one of those sitting on the fence waiting for things to happen, listen up. Here […]
Whole Foods Chicken Salad Scandal
On Thursday, May 9th, 2013 it was brought to the attention of the United States that there was an error on the part of a commissary owned by Whole Foods. The error was looked upon as being a simple mislabeling of cold salads that were sold either in the self-serve bars or behind the counter […]
Weight Loss Tips for Vegans and Vegetarians
One of the biggest health concerns in the United States is obesity. It is among the leading causes of preventable death. Despite the numerous diets that keep cropping up every day, people just keep getting fatter and relying on adipex diet pills. According to a government review on weight loss studies, about two-thirds of dieters […]
Sources of Protein in a Vegan Diet
Many people think that vegans consume less protein than meat-eaters. However, research shows that between 10 and 12 percent of calories in the vegan diet come from protein. In comparison, between 14 and 18 percent of calories come from protein sources for non-vegans. Some nutrition experts advise vegans to use protein supplements but they are […]
Persnickety Proteins
Hello everyone! I hope you are enjoying the new year as much as I am. To kick off my first article of the new year, I want to address one of the most commonly used criticisms of vegan and vegetarian diets. While I am neither vegan or vegetarian, I understand and appreciate these lifestyle choices […]