I feel the same way here, but it can be difficult to overcome a physical craving using only mental techniques. It sometimes helps in this situation to look for the most similar vegan item available,...
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I feel the same way here, but it can be difficult to overcome a physical craving using only mental techniques. It sometimes helps in this situation to look for the most similar vegan item available,...
What I like about this site is the way it tells us about all the nutrients. There are so many vitamins and minerals that are not listed on food labels and this helps us know what is truly in the...
I almost never use margarine and related spreads because the high level of bad fats raises cholesterol, producing a variety of harmful health effects.
I also tend to avoid sweets, as the high...
Whenever there is cooked animal flesh nearby, I notice more than just a bad smell. I feel an unpleasant taste in my mouth, an upset stomach, and difficulty breathing. I have been this way at least as...
If you like these soy products and are not physically bothered by them, I would not worry about eating too much of them. There is no evidence that soy products are harmful to the overall population,...
Those who are vulnerable or spend time with vulnerable people really should get the shot. Although this might slightly increase the use of animals, it could save human lives. I think vegans are...
That is a really good point. I think the reason for the discrepancy is that food, even unhealthy food, is seen as a necessity, while cigarettes are seen as a recreational device. Maybe when people...
Sadly, this is true. In a neverending quest to increase sales and profits, the food industry has used "flavor enhancers," like MSG, that literally affect the way people think and make them eat more....
In this overly commercialized world, it is easy to think of food as just another expense, another necessity, but it is much more fundamental to who we are. I, too, am unsure how harmful conventional...
Raisins, perhaps? Those are a little too sweet for me. I love a good purple grape. Pears and peaches, when prepared properly, would have to be my favorites, though. It should be noted, however, that...
Back when I did eat breakfast, it was usually something simple, like a bagel or rice cakes. That is boring, I know, but dinner has always been my full, interesting meal.
Changing the mind of a parent is almost impossible, especially if they are the type that is not easily moved by information. I gave up years ago.
If your mom is uneasy about the idea of going to...
I became lacto-ovo-veggie about 16 months before turning vegan. It seemed so difficult at the time, even though I had always been uneasy with the concept of eating flesh. Animal by-products were...
This should not be surprising, since they are owned by Dean Foods, America's largest dairy company.
Fortunately, most of my favorite brands are rated 4/5, above average. That is comforting.