I received a comment on a video from someone asking me a question about being vegan. The person said, "Why are some people vegan, I can understand someone being a vegetarian, but why vegan?" I cannot begin to tell anyone why some people are vegan. Everyone is different and they have their reasons for choosing vegan. Just because a person eats a plant-based diet … [Read more...] about Your Diet Is A Personal Choice
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Green Smoothie Ingredients from Carolyn’s Corner
Have you ever wondered about what you should put in your smoothies? Learn what's in the ingredients you add to your green smoothies. Today, Carolyn Akens shares with us her top smoothie ingredients and why they are good for you. When making a green smoothie you can add bananas, apples, pineapple, ginger, flaxseeds or flaxseed oil, hemp protein powder, various greens (spinach, … [Read more...] about Green Smoothie Ingredients from Carolyn’s Corner
Are You Bored With Eating A Plant-Based Diet?
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 want to keep things new and fresh. The only way to do that is that you be open-minded by trying new … [Read more...] about Are You Bored With Eating A Plant-Based Diet?
Excellent Iron Sources for the Raw Vegan
I am in the process of preparing myself (mentally, physically, and spiritually) to eat a raw vegan diet. I usually eat a high raw vegan diet during the Spring and Summer months. During my preparation, I came across some important information about iron. Did you know that the iron in plant foods are less efficiently absorbed than the iron that is present in meat? In … [Read more...] about Excellent Iron Sources for the Raw Vegan
Is Soy Good or Bad for You?
Update (10/7/14): I do not consume soy foods, because it is not good for my body. Be careful when consuming soy foods and if you choose to eat soy foods, make sure they are fermented. Always listen to your body. - Evelyn Parham 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 … [Read more...] about Is Soy Good or Bad for You?