Tag: "vegan diet"

24 Reasons to Say Good-Bye To Sugar, Cheese, Chocolate and Meat

24 Reasons to Say Good-Bye To Sugar, Cheese, Chocolate and Meat

| May 9, 2012 | 14 Comments

  Have you ever wondered why chocolate or cheese seem to call your name almost every day? There is a reason why people enjoy chocolate and cheese. If you find that you can’t get enough of the sugar, chocolate, cheese and meat, you should check out Breaking the Food Seduction by Dr. Neal Barnard. After [...]

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Calcium:  One of Most Important Minerals

Calcium: One of Most Important Minerals

| May 2, 2012 | 4 Comments

  The most popular question that a vegan gets asked is, “Where do you get your protein?” But there is another popular question that falls in second and that is, “How will you get your calcium if you do not drink milk?” There are many ways to get calcium without drinking milk. Today you will [...]

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Are You Bored With Eating A Plant-Based Diet?

Are You Bored With Eating A Plant-Based Diet?

| March 28, 2012 | 6 Comments

  Those of you who eat a plant-based diet, probably get asked, “Are you bored and what do you eat, if you are not eating meat?” No doubt some of you probably do get bored, I know I do. Boredom is certain to happen if you do the same thing over and over, but you [...]

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Why I Eat a Vegan / Plant-Based Diet

Why I Eat a Vegan / Plant-Based Diet

| February 15, 2012 | 26 Comments

Monique from Brown Vegan wrote a post “Why I Stay a Vegan“and while reading her post, I asked myself why I continue eating a vegan diet. Everyone who eats a vegan diet does so for different reasons. But as you will see, overtime my reasons for sticking with a vegan diet evolved. Health Reasons When [...]

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No Vegan Friendly Food on the Menu (at the family gathering)

No Vegan Friendly Food on the Menu (at the family gathering)

| February 8, 2012 | 8 Comments

I have some family gatherings coming up this year and I know there will be nothing on the menu that I will eat.  Well, except for lettuce, tomatoes, onions and probably pickles.  A girl has to have more than that. I don’t know what’s on the menu, but I do know that I am probably [...]

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Will I Get Enough Calcium Eating a Vegan Diet?

Will I Get Enough Calcium Eating a Vegan Diet?

| February 1, 2012 | 12 Comments

You do not have to consume dairy to get a sufficient amount of calcium in your diet. Sorry to burst your bubble, but you don’t need to drink cow’s milk or eat any dairy foods to get the calcium you need. If you are considering a vegan / strict vegetarian diet, but you fear that [...]

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How I Ended My Affair with Chocolate Chip Cookies

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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Share the Good News about Eating a Plant-Based Diet

Share the Good News about Eating a Plant-Based Diet

| December 7, 2011 | 12 Comments

Are you excited about the amazing changes you are experiencing from eating a plant-based diet?  I am and I tell people, but only after they ask me what I’m doing.  I’m not vocal about it. It is important that you share the good news about your success.  You never know who you might help along [...]

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7 Common Sense Weight Loss Tips for the Raw Vegan Dieter

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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Steamed Broccoli with 'Not' Cheese Sauce with a Stuffed Sweet Pepper with Pecan Pate

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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