Having a home garden is a must for many preppers and homesteaders, especially if you want to make sure that you family only eats fresh fruits and vegetables grown without any harmful pesticides. But what if you have excess produce and no root cellar for storage? If you’re looking for storage options for your excess … Continue reading Food storage tips: How to store vegetables if you don’t have a root cellar
Vegetarian health and nutrition: 7 Nutrients you can’t get from plants
Eating only plant-based foods as a vegan or vegetarian confers numerous health benefits, including improved heart health and a decreased risk of various diseases. But humans have been eating both plants and meat for thousands of years. In fact, many nutrients that are important for overall health can only be found in meat, fish and dairy products. … Continue reading Vegetarian health and nutrition: 7 Nutrients you can’t get from plants
How to Eat a Vegan Diet While Traveling
Source: How to Eat a Vegan Diet While Traveling by Dr. Edward Group You always want to feel good — especially when you travel. Sometimes it can be difficult to eat a plant-based diet while traveling due to a number of reasons. I'd like to share my tips on how to travel and still follow a healthy, plant-based … Continue reading How to Eat a Vegan Diet While Traveling
Need something to finish a recipe? Here are some alternatives to common cooking ingredients
Following a healthy diet if you have food sensitivities or allergies isn’t impossible, but it requires a bit of research. Once you’re familiar with healthier swaps for common ingredients, you can enjoy meals and desserts without sacrificing taste. Who says you can’t have your gluten-free cake and eat it, too? Even if you don’t have a … Continue reading Need something to finish a recipe? Here are some alternatives to common cooking ingredients
Vegan Diet: Best Vegan-Friendly Foods & Diet Plan
Source: Vegan Diet: Best Vegan-Friendly Foods & Diet Plan by Dr. Edward Group Whether it's for health reasons or an ethical choice, the decision to shift to a vegan diet can feel empowering. For some of us, it is no easy feat to give up all animal products. Yet a vegan diet can be fantastic for … Continue reading Vegan Diet: Best Vegan-Friendly Foods & Diet Plan
Dehydrated Kale Chips: Two Tasty Recipes
Source: Dehydrated Kale Chips: Two Tasty Recipes by Dr. Edward Group When you eat a plant-based diet, you may miss crunchy, salty snacks, which can be hard to come by with this style of eating. Kale chips may be just the snack to satisfy your cravings. And, not only are they vegan, but they’re also raw, easy … Continue reading Dehydrated Kale Chips: Two Tasty Recipes
The Detox Diet: 9 Simple Steps for Whole Body Cleansing
Source: The Detox Diet: 9 Simple Steps for Whole Body Cleansing by Dr. Edward Group We promote internal cleansing to help remove toxicants that accumulate in your body as a result of your diet and the environment around you. But if you want to take your efforts a step further, cutting back on the food-related toxins … Continue reading The Detox Diet: 9 Simple Steps for Whole Body Cleansing
Vegans may be at risk for iodine deficiency, according to new study
Giving up entire categories of food can be a good idea from a health standpoint, but it’s important to be smart about it. You can certainly give up soda or sweets without missing out on anything your body needs, but it’s a different story when it comes to other food groups. For example, most people … Continue reading Vegans may be at risk for iodine deficiency, according to new study
The Top 10 Vegan Athletes
Source: The Top 10 Vegan Athletes by Dr. Edward Group 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 … Continue reading The Top 10 Vegan Athletes
The Top 4 Vegan Websites
Source: The Top 4 Vegan Websites by Dr. Edward Group 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 … Continue reading The Top 4 Vegan Websites
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