Selenium is a powerful trace mineral that everyone requires for good health. Along with iodine, selenium is great for the thyroid. It supports the immune system and it's a powerful antioxidant.[1, 2] Adults require at least 55 micrograms a day and some people consume more (it's best to stay under 400mcg/day).[3] (more…)
Technically speaking, human beings do not need to consume any meat or dairy products to live long, healthy lives. At face value, some people may view a vegan diet as a restrictive diet but in all actuality, a vegan diet can absolutely include many foods that can supply you with every vital mineral and organic compound you need... if you consciously plan your diet with fueling, detoxing, and cleansing your body in mind. (more…)
Whether you're simply trying out a few vegan recipes but haven't made a complete switch, or you've been a vegan for years, keeping company with other vegans is a great way to learn new ideas, recipes, outlooks, and perspectives. Just as iron sharpens iron, when you surround yourself with knowledge and doers- you two will become better. Here are four of my favorite vegan resource websites that I check out for ideas and information. (more…)
We'll sometimes get questions from customers who've grown up eating meat but are now looking for a switch to a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. These questions largely have a main theme, “Exactly what do vegans eat?” Aside from curiosity, they sometimes are concerned that a new diet that avoids meat and all animal derivatives whatsoever may not provide enough of a diversified menu. (more…)
Many well-known people have adopted the vegan lifestyle over the past few decades. Undoubtedly, you'd definitely recognize many of them as frequent features in cinema, talk media, and even politics. "Celebrity" is an extremely broad title and famous vegans represents an extremely broad range of personality types. As this group of vegans in the spotlight continues to grow, it becomes interesting to watch the other personalities that join the crowd. (more…)
