Most people who eat a plant-based diet, eat beans/ legumes and the beans serve as good sources of nutrients, fiber and protein. Unfortunately, some people cannot tolerate beans because they are hard on the digestive system, which results in flatulence. A little flatulence is normal, but too much flatulence is not good for the person […]
Interesting Facts About Garbanzo Beans
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) have some interesting facts. These little legumes are not only unique in appearance, but they are pack a healthy punch. The taste of garbanzo beans takes a little getting used to, but after trying these beauties, you will like them. They have a nutty taste and the texture of the bean is […]
Baked Sweet Potato with Lime and Cilantro
This is a recipe from Chef Carolyn Akens. The Sweet Potato The sweet potato is good for the eliminative system, but a little more difficult to digest than the white potato. It contains a a lot of vitamin A and is a good source of niacin. The Lime Limes are good for the relief of […]
A Cattle Rancher Who Won’t Eat Meat: Mad Cowboy
Do you find it challenging to stay on a plant-based diet? Get inspired and motivated from a Mad Cowboy who went from being a cattle rancher and a meat and potato man to being vegetarian. Why You Should Read Mad Cowboy Reading Mad Cowboy opens your eyes to how cattle are raised, how cattle ranching […]
The Avocado, An Amazing Superfood
What’s smooth and creamy and green inside, has rough skin on the outside, not to mention packed full of healthy stuff? You guessed it, the avocado. Some people do not like avocados. Who knows why they do not like avocados, but one this is for sure, they are missing out on a fruit that […]
Why I Stopped Taking Multivitamins
Update: Experimentation and listening to your body is a good teacher. Since writing this post, I have changed my viewpoint on this topic and I do take a quality multivitamin. (2/6/2015) I recently stopped taking multivitamins. I took two, one multivitamin and one hair vitamin. Both vitamins combined were very high in folic acid and […]
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