Today, I have the privilege of interviewing Tracye McQuirter, MPH. Tracye is the author of, By Any Greens Necessary. By Any Greens Necessary helped me stay on my journey of eating a vegan diet. It has almost been a year, since I gave up all animal based food products and I owe Tracye the credit for her life changing book. So, without further ado, I present to … [Read more...] about Interview: Tracye McQuirter, Vegan for 24 Years and Author
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Vegan Food Selections When Dining Out
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
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
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
Forks Over Knives: Diet is Important
The trailer for Forks Over Knives sends a powerful message. If you do not take anything home from this clip, please know that you are ultimately the one in control. Diet is important, more than you will ever know. I do not believe that you need to eat a vegan diet to be healthy. But I do know that if you make little changes (increasing plant-based foods), then you will … [Read more...] about Forks Over Knives: Diet is Important