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Be Your Own Nutritionist A presentation by William Harris,...

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 11:41:00 -0500

Be Your Own Nutritionist

A presentation by William Harris, M.D..
In this presentation, Dr. Harris cuts through the maze of contradictory diet recommendations to show how a few simple food rules and a little exercise will insure your best chances for good health.

A vegetarian since 1950, vegan since 1964, William Harris, M.D. is a founding and current director of the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii. Prior to his retirement he was an emergency physician and director of the Kaiser Permanente Vegetarian Lifestyle Clinic. He received his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco in 1963 and is the author of The Scientific Basis of Vegetarianism, now online free at http://www.vegsource.com/harris/book_contents.htm

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Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:44:33 -0500

Cancer is Not an Illness Dr. Leonard Coldwell explains that...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:47:00 -0500

Cancer is Not an Illness

Dr. Leonard Coldwell explains that cancer is a symptom, not an illness. He talks about stress and lack of energy as being the main causes of cancer.

Venus Williams: I’m a Raw Vegan For 12 years, tennis star...

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:07:00 -0500

Venus Williams: I’m a Raw Vegan

For 12 years, tennis star Venus Williams has been winning championships at Wimbledon. This weekend, she won the women’s doubles with sister Serena - their 13th Grand Slam doubles title. However, Williams lost in the first round of the women’s singles - another setback as she battles the long-term effects of Sjogren’s syndrome - an autoimmune disease which leaves her feeling fatigued and makes her joints ache.

Learn how to make a delicious vegan Crème Fraîche and Berry...

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:54:00 -0500

Learn how to make a delicious vegan Crème Fraîche and Berry Parfait from our friends at Spork Foods!

Is Veganism a Luxury? Talking About Veganism in the Context of Access and Resources, and Being Grateful for Our Choices

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:30:00 -0500

Is Veganism a Luxury? Talking About Veganism in the Context of Access and Resources, and Being Grateful for Our Choices

Milk The Deadly Poison This is a 1998 Hard Copy Special on...

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 09:44:00 -0500

Milk The Deadly Poison

This is a 1998 Hard Copy Special on MILK. What the government doesn’t want you to know about milk. Don’t drink milk, we know it contains fat and cholesterol but did you know it contains the protein CASEIN (which is basically a glue which leads to a lot of mucous build up and other health problems like asthma and congestion), milk also contains.. powerful growth hormones, viruses, a host of deadly chemical and biological bacterial agents, bovine proteins that cause allergies, insecticides, antibiotics, all this can trigger the growth of cancer and contributes to today’s problem of obese children (ever notice why young girls breasts develop faster?). Cow’s milk is the number one allergic food in this country. It has been well documented as a cause in diarrhea, cramps, bloating, gas, gastrointestinal bleeding, iron-deficiency anemia, skin rashes, atherosclerosis, and acne. It is the primary cause of recurrent ear infections in children. It has also been linked to insulin dependent diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, infertility, and leukemia. Milk and refined sugar make two of the largest contributions to food induced ill health in our country.

For More Information about Milk go to: http://www.notmilk.com/

Read Robert Cohen’s book Milk The Deadly Poison Available at Amazon.com or other major bookstores.

Famous Vegan: Chaka Khan

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:36:00 -0500

Famous Vegan: Chaka Khan

Chia seeds are not only good for your “pet”, but you...

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:40:00 -0500

Chia seeds are not only good for your “pet”, but you as well!

Chia is an ancient superfood that is very similar to flax, but without the estrogen and phytoestrogen element. It is a just as good, if not better source of EFA, so will do wonders to your health and to your skin.

Here’s a bit of trivia for you – the chia seeds were originally used by the Mayans as an energy supplement. The running messengers used to carry a little pouch of the seeds around with them. So, chia has been called the “Indian running food”.

And here are some facts for those into food. Chia seeds contain –

2 times the protein of any other seed or grain
5 times the calcium of milk
2 times the amount of potassium as bananas
3 times more iron than spinach
and of course, copious amounts of omega-3 and omega-6

How to use Chia in your diet

If you’re currently taking a flax supplement then you can just replace it with a chia supplement if you want. Or you can choose to use raw chia in your cooking. Chia has a very mild, bland taste so you can easily add it to your cooking without it changing the taste. Try adding the seeds to your salad dressing or sprinkling it onto your cereal or oatmeal.

For more extensive information about the benefits of Chia, have a read of this article – The Chia Cheat Sheet

Health Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:15:00 -0500

Did you know that the skin is the largest organ in the body, and is responsible for one-fourth of...

How to Save Money and Go Vegan: Money-Saving Tips

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:42:00 -0500

Money-Saving Tips by Kathy Freston Making the switch to a plant-based diet might seem challenging...

Bill Clinton on Going Vegan

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:38:00 -0500

Bill Clinton on Going Vegan

Recommended Book: "Main Street Vegan" by Victoria Moran

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:33:00 -0500

In this book, Victoria Moran helps outline practical baby steps toward a vegan diet. She also...

pH Level Food Chart - Alkaline to Acidic Please save to your...

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:35:00 -0500

pH Level Food Chart - Alkaline to Acidic

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How to Read Food Labels Dr. Bob DeMaria wades through the...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:14:00 -0500

How to Read Food Labels

Dr. Bob DeMaria wades through the confusion of today’s food labels. There’s more than you might think to the label. Find out what you’re missing!

Vegan Black Metal Chef - Buffalo Seitan Bites

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:20:39 -0500

Vegan Black Metal Chef - Buffalo Seitan Bites

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Banana Ice Creammakes 1 huge...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:13:00 -0500

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Banana Ice Cream
makes 1 huge or 2 small servings
2 frozen bananas {peeled & chopped prior to freezing}
2-3 tsp almond milk
2 tbsp natural peanut butter
1/2 scoop vanilla sunwarrior protein powder {optional}
2 tbsp mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs {i used enjoy life brand chips}

Instructions: Place the bananas in your food processor and let it run until the bananas are smooth and creamy. this usually takes several minutes in my kitchen aid and i stop to scrape down the sides frequently, adding the almond milk a little at a time. {sometimes i need less milk, sometimes i need more, sometimes none at all - it all depends on the bananas. and on my patience.} once the bananas are smooth you’ve got yourself the basic banana soft serve! at this point, add in the pb & sunwarrior powder for that super protein kick and blend again. finally, pour everything into a bowl and stir in the chocolate chips.

Volia! if you like a soft-serve ice cream, dig in right away and nosh like no one is watching. i actually popped the bowl back into the freezer {after a big spoonful of course!} for another hour and it firmed up to be scoop-able.

With the vegan trend only gaining steam, a growing crop of...

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:58:26 -0500

With the vegan trend only gaining steam, a growing crop of freshly converted plant eaters are figuring out the nutritional ins and outs of their diet. MegaFood to the rescue: The whole-foods supplement pioneer just launched a certified vegan line that’s formulated to meet vegans’ needs—and bolster a few common nutrient weak spots. For instance, Vegan Daily multivitamin provides plant-based support for bones, nails, and hair, as well as extra vitamin B12 (found most commonly in meats), iron (ditto) and chromium for energy. Other products include Vegan B12, detoxifying Vegan Protect and digestion helper Vegan-Ease.

Read more about this new collection at www.megafood.com/vegan

Vegan Tamales - Cooking with The Vegan Zombie In this video Jon...

Thu, 31 May 2012 07:20:00 -0500

Vegan Tamales - Cooking with The Vegan Zombie

In this video Jon makes vegan tamales inspired by the Food Empowerment Project at http://www.foodispower.org/ you can check out some of their recipes over at http://www.veganmexicanfood.com

How To Eat A Balanced Vegan Diet

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:24:28 -0500

How To Eat A Balanced Vegan Diet