Humans have always eaten meat… right? No, actually we haven’t. (Just because we assume that humans have always eaten meat doesn’t make it true.) The best evidence for what we’re optimized to eat is our digestive system, so let’s examine it. Teeth The teeth of a carnivore are long and pointed, for tearing raw flesh. Herbivores …
Jun
08
Vegetarian Athletes: The Ultramarathon Runner
From espn.com Ultramarathon running is already tough enough. A typical race can cover 100 miles or more, often in scorching heat, blistering cold or at dizzying elevation. As one of the leading ultramarathon runners in the world, Scott Jurek has had to deal with all of those challenges and more, vaulting scorpions in the desert, …
Jun
07
Meatless Monday #34: Three Bean Burrito
Ingredients 1 large tortilla Three types of beans (Some suggestions: black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, refried beans, bean dip) Mexican rice Soy cheese Veggie toppings (Some suggestions: tomato, onion, lettuce, cilantro, avocado or guacamole, salsa, vegan sour cream) Directions 1. In a large tortilla, wrap the three types of beans, Mexican rice, soy cheese, …
Jun
03
What The Heck Is… Trans Fat?
Fat is probably one of the most misunderstood dietary nutrients, stemming from a widely held but misguided belief that fat should take much of the blame for our obesity epidemic. In the 1980s, with the release of the FDA’s nutritional guidelines warning against foods high in fat, a slew of low fat diets and foods …
Jun
02
10 Ways To Eat Less Meat
In the ”Smart Spending” section on MSN.com is a list of 10 ways to eat less meat. Why would eating less meat be under “Smart Spending”? This article says, “Save your next four grocery bills. Add up the totals. Subtract half the money you spend on meat. Imagine saving that every month.” by Kris at Cheap Healthy Good, …
