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The Top 10 Vegan Athletes

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated May 22, 2013

Famous Vegan Athletes 1. Brendan Brazier Professional Ironman triathlete, Brendan Brazier, is one of the top athletes in the world. He has gained notoriety as a best-selling author specializing in performance nutrition and further distinguished himself by winning the Canadian 50KM Ultra Marathon Championships on two separate occasions. He has also placed third at the National Long-Course Triathlon Championships and has placed 3rd and 2nd in the Royal Victoria Marathon for two consecutive years. (more…)

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What Is the Definition of Vegetarian?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated May 17, 2013

The definition of “vegetarian” is a person who abstains from consuming meat. There are many motivations for this choice. Some persons avoid eating meat due to religious beliefs that maintain the equality of all life. Other vegetarians have no particular religion to speak of but simply consider it unethical to kill animals or store them in captivity. Others have no moral objections but avoid meat because of the many health risks that meat consumption is linked to. (more…)

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What Is Organic Soil?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated May 9, 2013

Organic soil has been naturally amended by the decomposition of plants and animals and unfortunately, today, most of the soil in the world has been depleted by agribusiness. Farmers who produce certified organic produce must first develop soil that meets with the criteria of the USDA. This requires them to amend previously depleted soil with essential organic compounds with the intent of restoring soil with the original richness our planet previously enjoyed prior to the damage caused by modern day industrialization. (more…)

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10 Reasons to Start Composting

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Apr 24, 2013

There is no denying that there is a clear win-win situation that comes from regularly composting the planet's organic waste. While it may take a little effort to set up your own at-home composting system, the results will be worth it. Composting is an important way that we can give back to the local community and our natural world. (more…)

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What Is a Raw Vegan Diet?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Feb 14, 2013

When developing a raw vegan diet, or any diet for that matter, you should focus on choosing foods that provide your body with the five most essential types of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, and vitamins. Fortunately, these essential nutrients are present in a wide range of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and plants, so it is actually pretty easy to create a diet for yourself that is highly varied, palatable, and rich in nutritious value. (more…)

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