Have you ever heard the expression Vegan?  Many people are confused exactly where the phrase came from and even more people are confused about exactly what is available to eat if they wanted to attempt a vegan lifestyle.  To learn the food groups that are permitted for a vegan it is extremely important to understand that there are still important food groups that should not be avoided; your best friends will quickly become fruits and vegetables.  These are by far some of the biggest contributors to a vegan diet and will help you to ensure that you are getting all of the nutrients necessary. Read more »

While most people are fully aware that becoming a Vegan will require a large amount of dedication on their part there are many others who believe that there are no opportunities for them to eat out as a vegan.  In reality this might seem true at first glance, but upon a deeper look, it is typically untrue that you will be unable to eat out.  Dining out for social occasions and even the occasional quick meal is something that almost everyone alive is guilty of at some point.  This leaves you with ample reasons to start looking for solutions before the restaurants are needed, rather than looking at the menu longing to dig into the first steak you can order. Read more »

The best part of living in today’s times is that we can all make our choices and take it for granted that they will be respected. To make a choice is a decision itself. If you have made a choice and taken the decision of being a vegetarian, it’s important you learn how to be one. This article will help you find the answer to the question “How to become a vegetarian for the first time?” Read more »

Everyone is thinking about Christmas gifts and New Years Resolutions. Let’s come up with some HEALTHY gifts!

Gift certificate to a health store.

Get your friends in the store and they will come out with something healthy and a new love for you! There are many items that they can get that will improve their quality of life.
Food Dehydrator

I have one and I use it all the time. If someone has it they will use it. There are really a lot of uses and a lot of experimenting that can be done.

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By Kardena Pauza

EasyVeggieMealPlans.com

Naturally, when most people think of vegetarian foods and weight loss, they think of men and women eating healthy meals with plenty of energy to spare.

But, what most people don’t realize is there are a number of these so-called “health foods” that vegetarians are regularly consuming that aren’t just unhealthy, but lead to weight gain, and I’m not talking muscle.

Over the years I’ve made many mistakes when it comes to eating healthy on a vegetarian diet and so I thought I would share with you some of the lessons I’ve learned.  This way, only one of us has to make the vegetarian blunders.

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By Kardena Pauza

EasyVeggieMealPlans.com

A healthy diet is a vital component to any fat loss program. Fortunately, this superfood can be found at any grocery store or farmer’s market at a relatively inexpensive price.

What’s more, this superfood supplies a majority of the Recommended Daily Allowance for vitamins and minerals to give you endless amounts of energy, it stabilizes your blood sugar and detoxifies your body, and it provides you with the essential amino acids your body needs to build strong, lean muscles.

So what is it?

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By Kardena Pauza

EasyVeggieMealPlans.com

For many of us traveling, it means skipping workouts, eating processed foods, and generally feeling guilty and frustrated because our commitment to a healthy lifestyle has temporarily gone by the wayside.

But with a little effort and following some quick and easy tips I’ll share with you, you’ll never have to resort to the over-priced, high-calorie food options that are prevalent in airports.

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When people talk about detoxification foods and cleansing the body of harmful toxins, it’s often seen as a fringe benefit of vegetarians. People really don’t like to think about harmful toxins building up in their colons or in their arteries, but it’s often a by-product of a carnivorous diet. A diet that’s high in fat and processed foods tends to slow down our digestive systems, and our elimination processes are also interrupted.
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First the Colonel, and now Ronald. Seems like all of our childhood heroes are biting the dust!

McDonalds is the latest target of PETA. Seems that the people who supply chicken to Ronald use cruel methods.

Here is a quote from the McCruelty site:

“There is a less cruel method of slaughter available today that would eliminate these abuses, yet McDonald’s refuses to require its U.S. suppliers to switch to this method.”

McCruelty: I’m Hatin’ It–Learn More.

A really nice recipe with an Oriental taste! This is really good.

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