Since the world wide web is an endless playground and just about every vegan has given blogging a shot, we’re gonna post a site each week that is worth checking out. This week is a website pioneered by Dr. Michael Greger and the Jesse & Julie Rasch Foundation. The impetus behind the creation of this project… Continue reading »
Sep
12
Jun
23
Focus on Nutrition: Vitamin D
The debate over vitamin D and its necessity and effect for vegans is ongoing. Vitamin D is known to play a big role in accommodating calcium absorption and regulating calcium levels, which play a role in bone formation and upkeep. Vitamin D also is known to promote increased activity in white blood cells, which leads… Continue reading »
Jun
16
Cheap and Easy Recipes with Peanut Butter
Sometimes I go in phases of never using peanut butter then using it a ton. Right now, I’m using it a ton. Peanut butter is relatively cheap and pretty filling since it has good fats and protein. For a lot of people (vegans and otherwise) peanut butter is almost a staple food because it can… Continue reading »
May
12
Summertime is Smoothie-Time
Summertime is the perfect time for smoothies. Fruit is in season, the weather’s warm, and a smoothie is a great way to cool you off and fuel you up. They can be a snack or a meal and can be enjoyed at home or on the go. Smoothies are a yummy way to incorporate a… Continue reading »
Apr
28
Focus on Nutrition: Zinc
Zinc is a common metal that is important to health, especially for vegans. The human body usually contains around 4 to 6 grams of zinc. The recommended amount of dietary zinc required for the average individual is 8 mg per day for women and 11mg per day for men. Different types of dietary zinc are… Continue reading »
Apr
14
Focus on Nutrition: Healthy Fats
One of the biggest challenges for the vegan diet can be getting a proper balance of healthy fats. When properly combined with other essential fatty acids, Omega 3’s help to produce abundant health and prevent some degenerative diseases. Omega 3′s can be helpful in those with arthritis, high cholesterol, and skin ailments, and can help… Continue reading »
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