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In this video, Dr. Mercola talks about how nonfermented soy is not a health food, and should be avoided because it has been genetically modified. This is a topic that can be of debate to vegetarians, because many of us depend upon soy to get our protein needs met. Check…

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On February 13th the New York Times published an outstanding article entitled “I love you, but you love meat,” which profiles a number of couples whose dietary differences have played a significant role…

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Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero are at it again.  You will recall, dear reader, that the last time I was singing their praises was for their indispensable Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World.  Many of you vegan chefs out…

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Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause many serious problems in the human body such as anema, peripheral neuropathy and even memory loss. Unlike getting enough protein or calcium, maintaining healthy blood levels of vitamin B12 is impossible for vegans in a modern…

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Like me, many guys consider their diets only in terms of weight management.  However, what we eat will determine not only our waist size, but the length and the quality of our lives.  For many of us, the threat of prostate cancer may…

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Whether you’re looking for an ambitious five-course vegan menu or a simple recipe for quick-and-easy veggie burgers, the latest tome from best-selling vegan culinary phenomenons Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero has your dining solution.

Moskowitz and Romero are…

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Fat is one of the major macronutrients that makes up the foods you eat and should never be left out of any type of diet plan. You likely already know that there are a few different types of fat around and some…

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These days, more and more people are trying out vegetarian diets, but not necessarily because of animal rights. Currently, Coronary Heart Disease is the number one killer in the United States, caused mainly by fatty substances and plaque clogging up the…

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An article in the Washington Express paper today explianed that sometimes food alone doesn’t fulfil your daily vitamin needs. When you need some nutritional extras, slip these in your diet. If you’re a vegan, the article suggests that you will…

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Last week we began our tour of vegan nutrition with Vitamin A, but before we move on to the B vitamins, let us take a brief detour to examine the avocado.  In fact, the avocado ties directly into vitamin A, and provides…

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It’s much more common to see women adopting a vegetarian way of life as often they are the ones in the first place who are not large meat eaters. Some men however do find that this lifestyle appeals to them and…

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Have you ever wondered why high fructose con syrup (HFCS) is everywhere you look?  Well, everywhere you look, that is, if you’re talking about all over nutrition labels.  It’s not surprising that this cheap sweetener flavors soda, but many “fruit drinks” drive…

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Like all vitamins, vitamin A is a non-caloric molecule without which our bodies could not function properly.  Like it’s fellow fat soluble vitamins D, E and K, vitamin A is absorbed with fats and oils in the intestine, and is stored…

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Whether you are a vegetarian, a vegan, an enthusiastic omnivore or a reluctant carnivore who is grudgingly trying to fit some greens into your diet, these two cookbooks are must haves for every kitchen in America:  Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson…

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The following article is Hesfit’s first featured success story. Writer James Flesher shares his personal battle with weight, which ultimately, as he describes, becomes a battle amongst his inner ability to trust and love himself. If you have a personal success story…

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