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Can We Say What Diet Is Best for Health?

Dr. David Katz MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM and Director, Yale University Prevention Research Center did a VERY comprehensive review of diets which was published in the Annual Review of Public Health. Can We Say What Diet Is Best for Health? https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/full/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-032013-182351#_i12 He references 167 pieces of scientific literature and reviewed various dietary patterns including: […]

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Veganuary Tips and Resources

It has been almost a year since I have gone vegan.  I do not regret my decision to leave animal proteins off my plate even a little bit!  Not only am a healthier, going vegan has changed me both inside and out.  As I have learned about the atrocities of animal agriculture on beautiful sentient […]

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Academy of Nutrition Position on Vegan and Vegetarian Diets

There is so much information and misinformation on the internet about diets, nutrition, dieting, and supplements.  It can be difficult to sort through the information in order to find the optimal diet and nutrition for human health. It is important to note that many websites are trying to sell supplements, books, and e-books. In addition […]

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Fit Vegans

At the bottom of this article is a great plant based protein source guide. —- As I go deeper into being vegan and find myself becoming more and more healthy and more fit, I could not help but make some observations.  Not only do I feel great, I am looking great, and I  have a […]

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Transitioning From Vegetarian To Vegan

I call a vegan ‘diet’ a lifestyle instead of a diet because it really is not a change in diet as much as it is a lifestyle and mindset change.  When I began my journey in October 2016 to change my eating habits, I started with a vegetarian diet.   Some call it a Pescetarian […]

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Are You Getting Enough B12?

Re-Posted with permission from VeganMotivation.com There’s a ton of misinformation on B-12, so let’s clear this up quickly: Plants don’t make B12.  Animals don’t make it either. B12 is made by microbes that blanket the earth. These bacteria grow in the guts of animals, which is why their bodies and products can be a source […]

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What Do Gorilla’s Eat?

What Do Gorilla’s Eat? I went from a BBQ Restaurant (smoked pork, brisket, chicken, salmon, ribs, polish sausage, etc.) owner to a Vegan!  A lot of people can’t believe it when I say that.  One of the most common questions that I get is, “Are you getting enough protein?”  That question honestly makes me want […]