Tag: food
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Navigating Salicylates for Plant-Based Health
The post discusses salicylates, natural plant chemicals that can trigger sensitivities in some individuals, particularly those on a plant-based diet. It highlights their health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties and pain relief, while cautioning about potential intolerance. The author shares personal experiences and suggests resources for those affected.
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Counterfeit Food – The Horse in the Cow
DNA sampling of 27 commercially available meat products had horse DNA in them. One product had a third of horse meat in it.
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No Meat May starts Today
It is the absolute perfect time to start trying out a Plant Based Whole Foods lifestyle. It has never been easier. No Meat May, just as the name says is all about people refraining from eating any animal based products for the month of May.
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Why the World will be Vegan-ish
There are a lot of arguments for going Vegan. Off the top of my head I can think of five; climate change, animal welfare, enhanced health, addressing income inequality and spirituality. But there is another reason that doesn’t get touted enough. I believe that this reason hands down dictates that the world will be Vegan-ish.…
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Veganism, Training and the 80-20
As a kid, I always wanted to be big. Arnold big! So going to the gym was a given and it’s wonderful when you see those size results coming. However, somehow I got the notion that if you’re working hard in the gym, then you can eat whatever you want. I abused this notion wholesale.…
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Greening the Planet
Seven years ago I was very fortunate to partake in a local version of a broader global initiative called the FoodisFree project. I joined a meetup group that was trying launch one of these community gardens in the area. It was so cool to engage with a diverse set of like minded people who wanted…
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How Veganism Saves you Money
Veganism saves you money in many ways. This article discusses three of the ways. Namely that food is cheaper, healthcare costs are reduced as well as limiting your spending choices. This is a massive benefit of going Vegan and a welcome one.