A no-meat menu is a powerful way to achieve good health. Vegetarian and vegan diets significantly reduce the risk of the four largest killers in the US: heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke. Here are the facts on heart disease. The most common cause of death in the US : heart attack How frequently a heart …
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28
Meatless Monday #2: Cilantro Rice & Beans
Second edition of Meatless Monday! This is a simple, yet delicious one. I could eat this as an entire meal, but it could also be a side dish or a burrito filling. Cook 1 cup of brown rice (not white rice!), and cook 1 can of beans (I recommend black, pinto, or kidney beans). While the …
Sep
25
Vegetarian Athletes: The Mixed Martial Arts Fighter
The Mixed Martial Arts Fighter From espn.com For all the health and performance reasons an athlete might consider when switching to a meatless diet — cutting out animal fats, introducing a broader range of vitamins and nutrients — occasionally you’ll find an athlete who makes the switch for entirely different reasons. In Mac Danzig’s case, …
Sep
24
Carb Crazy
Never before has the US seen as ridiculous a trend as the low-carb craze. For some reason, we still haven’t managed to figure out that trendy diets do not work to healthily lose weight and maintain the weight loss! Everyone jumps on the bandwagon, believing they can eat unhealthy, fattening foods and stay thin. We …
Sep
21
Meatless Monday #1: Tacos
One day a week, cut out meat. That’s what the Meatless Monday public health campaign asks of you. The goal of this non-profit initiative is to reduce meat consumption by 15% (1 day/7 = ~15%) to improve personal health and the health of our planet. Unlike my little blog here, Meatless Monday is not a …
Sep
17
White House Farmer's Market
Two posts back-to-back?! I just found this and thought it was a more than worthy reason to double-post today. The White House Farmer’s Market opens today, demonstrating to all of the United States that the current administration is supportive of sustainable, healthy, humane, local food sources. You can bet this is where I’ll be after …
Sep
17
In Good Company
Coincidence that many of the most brilliant minds are vegetarian? I think not! Think a veggie diet is only for frail pansies? These professional athletes beg to differ. More moved by star power than brains & brawn? The list of red carpet vegetarians is unbelievably extensive. Check out this (incomplete, continuously growing) list of famous …
Sep
14
Under Construction
I’m working on some new content for the re-vamped www.powered-by-produce.com so be patient, it’s coming soon!
Sep
05
Declare Your Independence
One of the most empowering actions for any paradigm challenger is the opt-out because it declares to one and all, “You do not control me.” The time has come for those who are ready to challenge the paradigm of factory-produced food to make that declaration to both business and government (who established the existing system). …
