Apr
28

Recap of Dr. Oz’s Veganism Show

After being disappointed by Oprah’s veganism show, I wasn’t sure what to expect from Dr. Oz’s veganism show, which aired yesterday… IT WAS AMAZING! Dr. Oz featured the documentary Forks Over Knives, which will be in theaters in May. The movie is based on the research from The China Study, which is a very comprehensive study on …

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Jul
08

The Great Eight: 8 Foods Every Vegetarian Should Eat

**Don’t forget about the book giveaway! Enter to win by Tues, July 13th** This list of 8 foods every vegetarian should eat was compiled by Vegetarian Times. It is easy to maintain a balanced, nutritious vegetarian diet if you eat the right foods. All of the foods on this list are loaded with one or …

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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 …

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Apr
30

The Great Protein Myth

The first question I always get after telling someone I’m a vegetarian is, “But how do you get enough protein?” The idea that meat is the only source of protein is a myth that has been ridiculously perpetuated through our culture (thanks in part to the USDA, who protects their beef farmers… more on that …

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