For many people, vegan dieting can come as a huge change. It is a huge change, transitioning from one way of eating to another. Changing to a vegan diet is adjustable in a many ways. There are simple ways of eating plant-based foods that resemble and simulate foods that come from animals or you can leave out the animal-based products in your diet and replacing them with … [Read more...] about Vegan Food Selections When Dining Out
Mango – The World’s Healthiest Fruit
Today, our guest blogger is Nadia Jones. Arguably the best fruit for you is one that you have probably passed by with your shopping cart many times. A mango's physical appearance is not one that is too inviting, but its nutritional value is unparalleled. Mangoes have developed a reputation for being a remedy for fevers, constipation, and respiratory problems. … [Read more...] about Mango – The World’s Healthiest Fruit
How to Make a Quick and Easy Vegan Pizza
I love pizza, but as a vegan it is a little hard trying to make one that is tasty and nutritious at the same time. I have made a pizza with Daiya cheese (okay, but not my favorite) and another using a recipe provided by Tracye Mcquirter. A while ago, I did a review of By Any Greens Necessary and this book is one that left a lasting impression on me. It helped me get on the … [Read more...] about How to Make a Quick and Easy Vegan Pizza
Apple Cider Vinegar Is Good for So Many Things!
Some of you might know that I am doing a water fast. Today makes day three for water fasting. I am reading The Miracle of Fasting written by Patricia Bragg and following some recommendations from this book. I added is Apple Cider Vinegar to 12 ounces of water and drank this mixture twice during the day. I drank the vinegar mixture on day one of my fast, but I did not drink … [Read more...] about Apple Cider Vinegar Is Good for So Many Things!
The Natural Vegan Kitchen – Book Review and Giveaway
Are you bored eating the same vegan meals? It is always good to have a few vegan recipe books in your library to keep you from getting bored. Rick Diamond, from the Book Publishing Company, sent me a copy of The Natural Vegan Kitchen for review. Guess what, I have an extra one, that is up for grabs. The Natural Vegan Kitchen: Recipes from the Natural Kitchen Cooking School … [Read more...] about The Natural Vegan Kitchen – Book Review and Giveaway
Chow Down: Reversing Heart Disease and Diabetes on a Plant-Based Diet
Chow Down is a documentary that follows three people diagnosed with chronic illnesses. Each person opted to change their diet to a plant-based diet and forgo surgeries and pills to help reverse their illnesses. The two men in the documentary have heart disease and the woman has Type 2 Diabetes. Dr. T. Colin Campbell, author of The China Study, states "Nutrition controls the … [Read more...] about Chow Down: Reversing Heart Disease and Diabetes on a Plant-Based Diet