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Thirty pounds. That’s the average weight gap between vegans and meat eaters in a study of 60,000 people. I spent a long time assuming the explanation was boring. They just eat less, right? Not really. That’s a fraction of the story, and frankly the least interesting part. What’s actually going on under the hood is … Read more
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Plant-based meat costs 82% more than regular meat on average. Plant-based eggs? 110% higher. Vegan cheese runs over double. But here’s what bugs me about this whole conversation. A bag of dried lentils delivers protein at roughly 2 cents per gram. Ground beef lands between 4 and 8 cents. That plant-based patty sitting in the … Read more
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I polled nine people last week on whether vegan and vegetarian mean the same thing. Seven said yes. Every single one of them blew it. It’s the kind of mix-up that feels harmless until you hand a vegetarian guest a plate drizzled with honey and they shrug, then watch a vegan guest interrogate the bread … Read more
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No matter what diet you follow, breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day for a reason. It sets you up for a day of work, or working out, or whatever else you feel like doing and this should be no different for a vegan. So, what can a vegan eat for breakfast? … Read more
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Cardiovascular diseases are a risk for anyone with certain blood pressure levels and obesity, but what about for those who follow a vegan lifestyle? Numerous studies have shed some light on Lacto-ovo vegetarians, and nonvegetarians, but not a lot of information has been given about vegans historically. With many people switching to a vegan lifestyle … Read more
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A plant-based diet is great for so many reasons, and you may be following this lifestyle for environmental, ethical, or health reasons to name a few. If it is the latter then you may be aware that vegans are often lacking in vitamin B12. This begs the question, how much B12 does a vegan need? … Read more
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There are numerous reasons why people switch to a plant-based diet, including for enhanced health, weight loss, environmental, and of course, animal cruelty. But some say the latter isn’t always true of a vegan diet. It has us asking – why is veganism bad for animals? Going vegan, or even vegetarian may lead to more … Read more
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Nutritious and chock-full of protein, fiber, and iron, all beans are a vegan’s best friend. In many vegan diets, you’ll find these six beans. Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) Chickpeas have a potato-like texture and are great in curries, stews, soups, and even blended for mock tuna sandwiches. Dry chickpeas can also be ground into a flour … Read more
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After this article, I should probably get tested for radiation poisoning. I have spent days trolling the Internet to compile a list of what are, in my opinion, the best websites for vegan information. I have had fifteen tabs open on my Google Chrome browser at once. I have stared at the screen on which … Read more
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Fall is a magical time of year when vibrant colors can be seen outdoors and the rich aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg fill the indoors. Besides corn mazes and pumpkin-picking, fall can be celebrated right at home with the perfect seasonal desserts. Consider ingredients that showcase the season such as apples, pumpkins, cranberries and spices. … Read more
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Once you’ve decided to step onto the road to veganism, you are faced with a challenge that omnivores only face on a much smaller scale. Or maybe it’s just a different scale. Everyone ends up explaining their diet choices to someone sometime. Daily fast food eaters often have to defend their obesity to strangers; the … Read more
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It’s been great to see vegan food hit the mainstream over the past year, with news that Ellen and Portia will be opening a vegan restaurant; with Bill Clinton extolling the benefits of a vegan diet; and with even Oprah devoting an entire show to plant-based foods. Nevertheless, finding delicious vegan recipes can sometimes be … Read more