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 the only one who does not eat animal-based foods. A part of me doesn't want to attend, but another … [Read more...] about No Vegan Friendly Food on the Menu (at the family gathering)
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Will I Get Enough Calcium Eating a Vegan Diet?
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 you won't get the calcium you need, have no fear. There are plant foods that are high in calcium, so … [Read more...] about Will I Get Enough Calcium Eating a Vegan Diet?
How I Ended My Affair with Chocolate Chip Cookies
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 would leave the chocolate chip cookies alone, eat a strict vegan diet and so far so good. It's amazing … [Read more...] about How I Ended My Affair with Chocolate Chip Cookies
7 Common Sense Weight Loss Tips for the Raw Vegan Dieter
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 results. But is this taking it to the extreme? In some cases, it is extreme. This has been on … [Read more...] about 7 Common Sense Weight Loss Tips for the Raw Vegan Dieter
Eating Food that Resonates with You (Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian)
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 "your choice" only. There are many people who were … [Read more...] about Eating Food that Resonates with You (Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian)
Iron Rich Vegan Foods
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 present in adult human body two third is present as hemoglobin and … [Read more...] about Iron Rich Vegan Foods