Vegan Diet

There are numerous amounts of people converting to vegetarianism by choice. It could be due to health reasons, combating obesity or simply for the love and respect for their fellow mammals and animals. Whatever the inspiration, it goes without saying that following a vegetarian diet leads to a healthy lifestyle. It provides the body with all the nutrition it needs including carbohydrates, vitamins and fats, all without harming animals.Most people have the wrong idea about being a vegetarian. Thinking that vegetarians and vegans only eat salads, peas, and mashed potatoes. This is not true! There are a variety of vegetables, grains, beans, proteins, and meat alternatives available to the modern day vegetarian which will make any meatless meal very tempting.It would be perfect if you cou[...]

Whenever people ask about the vegan lifestyle is all about, I've found that it helps to be consistent with 3 specific talking points. If the talking points are brief and simple, it makes the information easy for people to listen to and absorb.It's also important to clearly communicate the tangible benefits people will experience when they go vegan. Make it easy for those listening to find plenty of answers for the question,"What's in it for me?"Since many people ask me, "How do I get enough vegan protein," it helps to always include that answer in talking point number 1.Talking Point 1: Vegan eating increases overall health.Since vegans don't consume any animal derived food, vegan foods are naturally cholesterol free. It's nice to have the peace of mind knowing that you completely avo[...]

The vegan diet comes to the forefront of society with many vegan celebrities. Several reasons support their diet changes, such as choosing to not support animal cruelty. Another reason is because of their health and looks, a big issue for celebrities who are in television and movies.Ellen DeGeneres - both Ellen DeGeneres and her spouse, Portia de Rossi, are vegans because of their love for animals. Once they saw a documentary on caged animals, Ellen DeGeneres said it was an easy decision for them to quit eating meat and dairy products. Mike Tyson - Mike Tyson has recently gone to the vegan diet, slimming down in the process, while also spending hours in the gym to build up his strength. His reasoning was to remove "drama" from his life and become a better person through the vegan die[...]

There are many and varied reasons why people choose to remove animal by-products from their diets.Animal CrueltyOne of the main reasons people choose to undertake a vegan lifestyle is because of the atrocious conditions which farm animals endure in factory farms.Dairy Cows are made to produce 10-20 times more milk than they would normally. This is done by constantly impregnating the cow and taking the calves from the mother within a day or two of being born. Most of the male calves are slaughtered for veal or sent to meat-rearing farms, where they will spend the rest of their lives in dark enclosed areas. Female calves remain at the dairy to suffer the same fate as their mothers. Due to the unnatural load on their udders and concrete flooring, cows often have udder infections, pelvic [...]

Every year when the big holidays hit the calendar, such as 4th of July, Thanks Giving or Christmas, a huge dilemma comes to the mind of vegans... what am I going to eat?This is a very common situation for every vegan, unless you are so lucky that you grew up in a family full of vegans, you will find this questions complicated to answer. After all, you are invited to have a family dinner and there is always the 20 pound turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, cookies, cake and salad. Out of every food there is, the salad is the only thing you can eat as a vegan and of course every single family member will look at you weird.So how can we deal with this food situation when having dinner with the omnis? (non-vegan people)What I have found to be very useful and makes the situation less stress[...]

For many people, a Vegan Diet Plan is their chosen lifestyle. Vegan eating is not a new concept; however, it has become more widely accepted. As celebrities continue either to endorse this eating plan, for long-term use or to "detox", the general population continues to be exposed to the health benefits. This lifestyle that at one time was thought of as "hippy" is now considered "hip."Vegan vs VegetarianThe essential difference between the two is milk and eggs. A person following a vegan lifestyle does not eat anything that contains the flesh of an animal as well as any products that come from animals, such as milk and eggs. Products such as cookies, crackers, baked goods, and boxed dinners for example all have either eggs or a milk product. As this lifestyle has gotten more popular, [...]

Yes a vegan diet has enough protein. When people learn that I adhere to a vegan diet, usually the first question is "Where do you get your protein?" I used to get frustrated, but now I just view it as an opportunity to enlighten one more lost soul about getting enough protein from plants.The Facts About Plants and ProteinIt's a myth that plants don't have enough protein. Here are some common foods and the percentage of calories from protein they contain:Lettuce - 34%Broccoli - 45%Spinach - 49%Cauliflower - 40%Celery - 21%Beans - 23% to 54% depending on the varietyGrains - 8% to 31% depending on the varietyNuts and seeds - 8% to 21%Fruits - 5% to 8%To compare, here are the percentage of calories from protein from some animal sources that are usually associated with large amounts of pro[...]

Hi friends! Let's take a moment to discuss the many different diets that one can adopt, what the differences are, and which of them are most conducive to optimal health!When people begin to stray from the Standard American Diet (SAD Diet), the most common eating styles include: "flexatarian", "pescatarian", vegetarian, vegan, and raw food vegan. Let's define each:"Flexatarian"- One who eats a diet of mainly fruits and vegetables, but occasionally eats meat and dairy. This diet is less restrictive because there isn't anything you CAN'T eat."Pescatarian"- This is someone who, in regards to meat, only consumes fish and other seafood. They likely consume dairy as well.Vegetarian- This is someone who does not eat any meat. Their diet consists of fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and seeds.[...]

Changing your diet, specially one that its been proven to give you so many health benefits in the long and short term. can be an exciting and fun time in your life. But remember that it is also the time in which you need to put a little more effort and time in knowing what decisions to make in order to follow the right path. If you don't prepare yourself, there are things that can go wrong, even more if you are dealing with the food you eat.Most people who decide to go vegan, will have a lot of success for the most part. They understand that working to be healthy is not impossible but it will require time to know this diet inside and out. When adopting a vegan diet, you need to become aware of the nutrients you need and how to replace those nutrients, the ones you got from animal prod[...]

VAY-gun, veggin', veg*n, VEE-gin: no matter how people say it, there's more variety than they think. Most long term vegans swear they eat a wider selection of food than they did prior to excluding animal products. Often mystifying cashiers with my produce items, I can personally confirm this experience! As vegans, we've all heard the question, "But, what do you eat?" usually followed by one or more of the following: "Rabbit food?" "You must be one of those health nuts" "Where do you get your protein?" "Are you one of those spray-painting animal rights activists?" "Seriously, what do you eat?" The answer depends on whom they ask. Vegan diets and lifestyles reach as far and wide as the individuals embracing them, with every combination imaginable. You'll find below some of the most comm[...]