Category: Diet and Nutrition

Is Soy Good or Bad for You?

| January 18, 2012 | 18 Comments

I recall a time tweeting that I had Tofu Scramble for breakfast. Someone in my timeline replied “Friends don’t let friends eat tofu.” I was like what? I ignored the reply and went on about my day. I also had a person send me a video about the dangers of soy, of which I was [...]

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38 Super Foods I Always Purchase

| January 11, 2012 | 12 Comments

I call these super foods, because they are super.  Super good for your health.  These are foods that are always in my house, some more than others, because I like to eat certain foods when they are in season. These foods are very healthy and packed with lots of goodness.   I guess it depends [...]

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How I Ended My Affair with Chocolate Chip Cookies

| January 9, 2012 | 14 Comments

All it took was one time and I was hooked. It was like I was having an affair. I got a rush while eating them and when I thought about them, my mouth watered. I started a 15 day cleanse (Thisilyn Cleanse 15 Day Mineral Program) on January 4, 2012 and promised myself that I [...]

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10 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight

| January 4, 2012 | 39 Comments

Today’s guest blogger is, Tony Schober, also known as “Coach Calorie.”  If you are interested in submitting a guest post, please contact Evelyn via the contact form. #1:  You Think You’re Eating Healthy More times than not, when someone comes to me saying they’re eating healthy but they’re not losing weight – they actually aren’t [...]

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7 Common Sense Weight Loss Tips for the Raw Vegan Dieter

| November 30, 2011 | 9 Comments

Fasting and eating a raw vegan diet is a good way to lose weight. The body feels great after a fast and eating a raw vegan diet. But what I have noticed is that some people do this thinking they will get fast weight loss results. There is nothing wrong with wanting fast weight loss [...]

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The Power of Green Juices

| November 28, 2011 | 28 Comments

Are you a juicer or a blender type of person? I am a blender type of person. This means that I blend more than I juice. I am realizing that I may need to juice more. As a matter of fact, I plan to do more juicing and to possibly do a juice fast in [...]

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How To Make Fast Weight Loss Safer And Stickier?

| November 23, 2011 | 13 Comments

It’s no secret that most people who want to lose weight want it to happen as fast as possible. However, it’s common to read warnings about losing weight too quickly. Some people say that it’s a recipe for disaster, that you will gain the weight back before long. In this post I want to offer [...]

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Eating Food that Resonates with You (Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian)

| November 12, 2011 | 13 Comments

Featured Article from the Desk of Carolyn Akens. This subject keeps rearing its head and unfortunately it often takes on a negative commentary. People are entitled to their opinions, but when it becomes hurtful a line has clearly been crossed. If you choose to eat raw, vegan, vegetarian, or if you’re a carnivore that is [...]

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Iron Rich Vegan Foods

| November 10, 2011 | 17 Comments

Iron is an essential nutrient for all of us, as it is essential for formation of hemoglobin, which is the transporter of oxygen to different parts (tissues) of our body, without which we can not survive.Our diet (may it vegetarian or non vegetarian diet) should not lack iron. Out of approximately 4 grams of iron [...]

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Plant Foods High in Calcium

| November 1, 2011 | 9 Comments

Are you worried about not getting enough calcium in your diet after adopting a vegan diet? There are plant foods that are high in calcium, maybe not as high as a glass of milk or yogurt, but do know there is calcium in all plant foods. The key to getting what you need is eating [...]

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