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
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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
When Eating a Vegetariain Diet Is Not Enough, Go Beyond Broccoli
The purpose this book review is to share with you that a strict vegetarian diet does not work for everyone. Some people do better eating animal products. Even though I write mostly about eating a vegan or plant-based diet on this blog, I understand that everything is not for every body. Susan Schenck, author of Beyond Broccoli and the Live Food Factor, sent me her most recent … [Read more...] about When Eating a Vegetariain Diet Is Not Enough, Go Beyond Broccoli
The Importance of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
A recent post written by Dr. Chakma (Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Omega 3 Fatty Acids Deficiencies in Vegans) piqued my curiosity about omega 3 fatty acids, so I did a little research. I know we should make sure we get omega 3 fatty acids in our diet, but knowing more will help me understand more about omega 3 fatty acids. Here are my questions: What are omega 3 fatty … [Read more...] about The Importance of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Omega-3-Fatty Acids Deficiency in Vegans
This is a guest post written by Dr. Jupitor Chakma. According to American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada, unplanned or poorly planned vegetarian diet may be deficient in vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, calcium, and iodine and omega-3-fatty acids. A well planned vegetarian diet can be protective (in compare to usual Western diet which is rich in animal foods) … [Read more...] about Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Omega-3-Fatty Acids Deficiency in Vegans