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Warning: this post contains infographic images

Warning: this post contains infographic images

By on March 27, 2012

This cute infographic on calcium is making the vegan rounds lately. At first it seems like an innocuous way to address the “where do you get your calcium” question. Think about it further, and you can see the danger of

More Green Smoothies for Me!

More Green Smoothies for Me!

By on February 1, 2012

Yesterday, a blogger wrote a piece about green smoothies. Her conclusion was that combining a couple of pieces of fresh fruit with handfuls of leafy greens in a blender is bad for you. Yes, that was her conclusion, and the

Interview with “Vegan For Life” author Ginny Kisch Messina

Interview with “Vegan For Life” author Ginny Kisch Messina

By on October 22, 2011

Vegan For Life is the most comprehensive book on vegan diets that I’ve read yet. The subtitle, “Everything you need to know to be healthy and fit on a plant-based diet” is really true. The book literally covers every possible

Are we omnivores or herbivores?

Are we omnivores or herbivores?

By on September 4, 2011

I’ve read quite a few articles and discussions on the internet (and in books) debating whether human beings are naturally omnivores or herbivores. I’m sure you’ve seen the debate; humans don’t have claws, sharp teeth, the stomach acidity nor intestinal

Bill Clinton is eating a plant-based diet – he’s not vegan

Bill Clinton is eating a plant-based diet – he’s not vegan

By on August 21, 2011

The big story in the community is that former president Bill Clinton has gone vegan. Not to be a Debbie Downer, but President Clinton has not gone vegan, he is eating a plant-based diet. Veganism is an ethical philosophy that

Beware of happy meat

Beware of happy meat

By on April 26, 2011

When you advocate for “humane” meat, dairy and eggs, you are not doing anyone a favor. You are certainly not doing any favors to the animals that will be brutally slaughtered. You are not doing any favors to the health