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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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Just because a muffin is made with bran, does its fiber content make up for a large amount of calories? NO!  In fact, Starbucks’ bran muffin has 420 calories, 19g of fat and is 58g of carbohydrates.  These days, it is very…

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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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Hesfit.com invites you to celebrate today, January 8, 2008 as, “National Eat Something Raw Day.” Eating raw foods has many benefits, such as higher nutrient value, enzymes which aid in digestion, also preventing chronic disease such as diabetes.  Further, some say…

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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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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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The following recipe from Whole Foods is sure to hit the spot (especially in the morning) when you’re looking for that tasty treat.  Try it out… (Makes 6)

dry ingredients 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour …

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If you’ve ever tried converting a favorite recipe to suit a particular dietary need – from gluten-free to diabetic– you know the challenge of modifying ingredients to make it taste like the “real thing” you and your family have come to know and…

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