Category: Diet and Nutrition

I’m a Vegetarian, but I Eat Chicken and Fish

I’m a Vegetarian, but I Eat Chicken and Fish

| November 4, 2010 | 28 Comments

My first introduction to vegetarianism came when I was working downtown Atlanta at one of the state offices.  I attended a meeting along with another fellow and while waiting for the Marta Train, the fellow told me that he was a vegetarian. At the time, I wasn’t a vegetarian.  I was curious about vegetarianism, but [...]

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Why The Best Way To Fast May Be Intermittent Fasting

Why The Best Way To Fast May Be Intermittent Fasting

| October 25, 2010 | 28 Comments

In my last post, I talked about using fasting as a means to lose weight. When you fast, you forego food for a designated period of time. Almost every culture and nation has practiced fasting at some point or other. Sometimes it’s been incorporated into a religious tradition. Other times, individuals have used it to [...]

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Fasting to Lose Weight, Upsides and Downsides

Fasting to Lose Weight, Upsides and Downsides

| October 22, 2010 | 23 Comments

Fad diets come and go, but fasting has been around for thousands of years. It’s been used for political protest, spiritual preparation, and as a treatment designed to rid the body of harmful substances, but have you ever considered using it as a strategy for losing weight? What is the Definition of Fasting? Fasting is [...]

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What is So Good about Broccoli?

What is So Good about Broccoli?

| October 20, 2010 | 20 Comments

Broccoli has some great benefits.  I enjoy eating it in salads as well as steamed.  But my preference is to eat it steamed.  I love the sight of beautiful green broccoli especially when it turns that beautiful green after steaming.  Do you like broccoli?  Well, if you don’t like broccoli, you should revisit it, because [...]

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Could Pharmaburgers Become a Reality?

Could Pharmaburgers Become a Reality?

| September 22, 2010 | 16 Comments

On September 21, 2010, Mike Adams, of Natural News launched the first video in his Food Investigations Series.  This video was quite alarming to say the least. I can only imagine what could happen if this becomes a reality.  I can see some people packing out these fast food joints to get their pharmaburgers, without [...]

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Eating Vegan is Cheaper in the Long Run

Eating Vegan is Cheaper in the Long Run

| September 15, 2010 | 17 Comments

There are many people who think that eating a vegan diet (a diet which does not include any animal products) is an expensive diet for one to eat. Eating a vegan diet is not expensive at all. If you ask me, I believe it is one of the cheapest diets that anyone can eat. I [...]

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Do Raw Vegans Need Supplements?

Do Raw Vegans Need Supplements?

| September 2, 2010 | 9 Comments

A month ago I posted an article entitled “Raw Vegan Questions that Make you Go Hmmm?”  These are head scratching questions that people considering a raw vegan diet often ask. I will take a question from that list and answer a question every month.  The answers I provide to these questions will not be based [...]

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Sluggish Food Results in a Sluggish Body

Sluggish Food Results in a Sluggish Body

| August 30, 2010 | 14 Comments

Have you heard this before? I don’t feel well, my head hurts, stomach hurts, haven’t had a bowel movement in a week and I just feel awful. A few weeks ago, I was eating foods that made my body sluggish. To be honest, I was way off base with my eating. I was sleepy, tired [...]

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Healthy Vegan Sweeteners

Healthy Vegan Sweeteners

| August 26, 2010 | 35 Comments

Once you become a vegan or raw vegan, you will seek out healthier alternatives for your sweeteners. There are healthy sweeteners that you can use. When I ventured into the raw vegan world, I began using the sweeteners that were the most healthy ones. The longer I stay on this path, the more I realize [...]

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Fruits and Vegetables are not Diet Foods

Fruits and Vegetables are not Diet Foods

| August 24, 2010 | 18 Comments

There are some people who think that fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, and nuts are diet food. If anyone eats mostly plant-based foods, then why do some people label these foods as diet food? Is it because these types of foods are low in fat and calories? I’m hear to tell you that plant-based food is [...]

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