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Eating out on a plant-based, vegan diet
I was a vegetarian for 18 years before I became a vegan in 2010. Once I cut out dairy, I realized just how much cheese is in restaurant fare - on salads, over pasta, on pizza, etc. Over the years, I’ve...
The Power of the Consumer: YOU
Did you know that you hold Consumer Power, the power to change how foods are being produced and what foods are available in the stores? Think about it… whenever you go to the grocery store and make a purchase you are sending a message to the company selling that...
Help your body heal: the power of food
In response to many requests for detailed information on how to eat a low glycemic alkaline diet to reverse disease, we have developed this Healing with Food: Menu Guide. We’ve experienced first hand how focusing on nutrition, alkalizing the body, and eating only...
Plant-based vegan diets & bone health: how to get calcium, magnesium & Vitamin D
The second question vegans are asked, after “where do you get your protein,” is usually “so what about calcium? Don’t you need milk products for that?” Just as we can get all the protein we need from whole food plant-based (WFPB) sources, we can also get all the...
Why “No” to GMO
GMO is one of those acronyms everyone recognizes, but few people understand what it really means and why we should be concerned about eating them. GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism. An example regarding our food supply; GMO crops are those plants that...
Plant-based Protein
Where do you get your protein? That’s a question most of us who have transitioned to a vegan, whole foods plant-based diet are asked by concerned or inquisitive family and friends. The answer is, plants! Plants provide all of the protein our bodies need to thrive....