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…)
Here's a look at some of the most common diets people are using. I am not endorsing any of these but I've received a lot of questions about them and wanted to provide a brief overview. Fundamentally, I usually recommend a mostly vegetarian diet but that also is a personal preference; you need to do what's best for you. (more…)
In my previous post we looked at 6 common weight loss diets, here are another five I felt deserved consideration. (more…)
For decades, doctors have been telling men they need to lose weight in order to reduce their risk of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and a number of other potentially life-threatening conditions. (more…)
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…)
