Going vegan is simply great for so many reasons. But did you know that both vitamin D and calcium are necessary for oral health? Many people have dietary preferences that exclude dairy products, and this can lead to deficiency of vitamin D and calcium. This is the reason vegans and vegetarians are more likely to suffer [...]
Switching to a vegan diet can be a major lifestyle change, especially if you’re used to consuming a lot of animal products. However, if you’ve been thinking about going vegan, this summer can be a great time to do so! To help convince you to take this leap of faith, I am sharing the top reasons [...]
In the 21st century, we are all passionately pursuing physical and aesthetic appeal. Inventors have come up with different methods and products that take care of all physical elements of our bodies. From facial care tips, manicures and pedicures, to high-tech gym equipment, and the best hair clippers, looking good has never been easier. However, the [...]
Want to hear a secret that may change your life? Our bodies have a critical gut-brain connection that directly affects our immune system. We have always known that we are what we eat. Now there is incredible evidence by leading scientists, researchers, nutritionists, and neurologists showing that our diets are responsible for our gut health. In [...]
While veganism is a way of life that aims to exclude reliance on or the misuse of animals as much as possible while still existing in the modern world, many people have taken up a vegan diet without consideration or awareness of ethical veganism. A vegan diet is a special way of eating--a diet that is [...]
Many people are interested in making the change to a plant-based/vegan diet but they don't know where or how to start. Sure, there are lots of books and blogs available but many people need more structure, guidance and support to succeed. That's why Dr. Brenda Bradley created the 21 Day Vegan Challenge. Dr. Brenda Bradley, PhD - [...]
Guest post by Camile Sardina You can have your greens and eat bacon too. The lifestyles of two “foodemies” have joined in matrimony. Welcome the pegan diet, a mesh between the plant-based eats of the vegan diet and the meat-filled options of the paleo diet. While both diets eliminate dairy and integrate healthy portions [...]
For those of us following a vegan lifestyle, optimizing adequate protein is not difficult, but it does take conscious planning and consideration. First of all, how much protein do we really need per day? The DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or 0.36 grams per pound. This amounts to: 56 grams [...]
