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10 Health Reasons for Going Vegan

Longevity - Vegans live longer, why? We will see as we examine each disease process on this list. Catherine Hagel - 114 year old VEGETARIAN, despite her advanced age, she took no medications. Loreen Dinwiddie 108 year old Vegan, Missi Devi 105 year old and many more.

Osteoporosis - This is unbelievable, but true. Milk contributes to osteoporosis, in fact, in my opinion causes it. How? the mechanism is quite simple and has been known by the scientific community and the government for more than 100 years. I am a Registered Nurse, and was never taught this. Your doctor may not even know this, its simple but unless you stop and think about it, you miss it. The mechanism by which dairy causes osteoporosis is as follows: You drink your milk, your blood chemistry becomes acidic from the animal protein (this will never happen with plant proteins). Human beings normally have a neutral body and blood pH, once the body becomes acidic, the body must compensate, but how? Simple, the body releases calcium phosphate from the skeletal system which neutralizes the pH, great, except, that the calcium is not reabsorbed, it is excreted in the urine. The more dairy you consume the more bone mass you will loose. Why isn't anyone telling you this? Money or perhaps ignorance. Ask your doctor to do his/her own research on this issue. Remember that doc is just a human being and only knows what they've been taught.

Cancer - In the most comprehensive study of human nutrition ever conducted, "What protein consistently and strongly promoted cancer? Casein, which makes up 87% of cow's milk protein, promoted all stages of the cancer process. What type of protein did not promote cancer, even at high levels of intake? The safe proteins were from plants, including wheat and soy. As this picture came into view, it began to challenge and then to shatter some of my most cherished assumptions." - Dr. T. Colin Campbell, author of The China Study. Prostate cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide, with an estimated 400,000 new cases diagnosed annually. Its incidence and mortality have been associated with milk or dairy product consumption in international and interregional correlational studies. As a result, case - control and cohort studies have further investigated this association and are described in this review. Of twelve case - control studies, six found significant associations, as did five of eleven cohort studies, with relative risk of prostate cancer among those with the most frequent dairy product consumption rangng between 1.3 and 2.5, with evidence of a dose - response relationship. Mechanisms that may explain this association include the deleterious effect of high - calcium foods on vitamin D balance, the tendency of frequent dairy intake to increase serum insulin - like growth factor I (IGF - I) concentrations, and the effect of dairy products on testosterone concentration or activity.pcrm.org It is also interesting to note than cancer can only survive in an acidic environment.

Obesity - Dairy is loaded with growth hormones. Dairy is designed to grow a small calf into a giant animal in 6 months time. It is not designed for human consumption. No other animal on the planet consumes mammary secreations after weening except humans. Why? well because no animal, including humans are meant to consume it after weening. "The most powerful growth hormone in a cow's body is identical in structure (70 amino acids in the same sequence) to the most powerful growth hormone in the human body." Robert Cohen notmilk.com

Cardiovascular Disease - Unhealthy fats and bad cholesterol, there is no way to get these things in your body except by consuming animal products. There is no source of good cholesterol other than your own body. You produce all the good cholesterol you will ever need. No true omnivore or carnivore ever clogs an artery, ever!

Brain Damage - Many cases thought to be Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia can be linked to the consumption of animal products. Remember mad cow disease? It is a fatal neurodegenerative disease in cattle that causes a spongy degeneration in the brain and spinal cord. BSE has a long incubation period, about 30 months to 8 years (wiki Wiki article ). The Prion when consumed lodges itself in the neurological system, just like rabies, where it can lay dormant for many years. It is 100% fatal. It can manifest symptoms 5 - 10 years after that dollar menu burger. Why would anyone risk feeding that to their children? Simple, lack of knowledge. Symptoms of mad cow frequently mimic dementia. Mad cow can only be confirmed with an autopsy, just like rabies. In my medical opinion, every person who dies with dementia in the US should be tested for the human form of the disease, Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease.

Autoimmune disorders - Animal protein is now being linked to many autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis. According to Dr. Colin Campbell, top USDA nutrition scientist in his collection of decades of nutritional research called "The China Study," undigested or partially - digested animal - based proteins (especially dairy) can leak out from an individual's slightly permeable intestinal wall (which many people do have) and into the blood stream, fueling the formation and growth of malignancies; and causing arthritis and autoimmune flareups. Another term or phrase for this "leakage" of protein is "foreign protein in the bloodstream." Plant - based proteins do not have this adverse effect (malignancies, arthritis, and autoimmune responses) and are never seen as foreign protein in the bloodstream. In addition to malignancies and arthritis, foreign protein in the blood is also responsible for many cases of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, diabetes, arteritis, pernicious anemia, MS, myasthenia gravis, Graves', Hashimoto disease, Croans Disease, kidney - related autoimmune disorders, and others.

Diabetes - Diabetes is an autoimmune type disease but deserves its own section. Contributing factors to diabetes in adults, are of course obesity, diet, lifestyle, genetics. What about childhood diabetes? One word, DAIRY. Why dairy? When a child consumes dairy products, the body reacts to the animal protein as a foreign invader, we are not designed to consume animal protein at all, we are herbivorous, the immune system kicks into high gear, so far no problem, but what happens when that immune system has dealt with all those invaders? It looks for more, and where does it find similar proteins? In the pancreas. The immune system then attacks the child's pancreas causing irreparable damage. Why aren't mothers taught about these risks? Money, big AG and politics.

Hyperlipidemia - In other words, high cholesterol. As stated earlier, the only way for you to get high cholesterol is to consume it in the form of animal products. All those pills the doctor is prescribing for you, at a cost of hundreds of dollars a month, can be tossed in the trash after a short period of time on a vegan diet. Why isn't the doctor telling you this? Pharmaceuticals are Big Money. Nobody makes money if you heal yourself through your diet.

Hypertension - HTN can have genetic or ethnic components, in other words, you may have little to no control over HTN; however, this is most often not the case. Most HTN is related to lifestyle ie diet, smoking, obesity. Lifestyle unlike ethnicity and genetics, can be changed. Heart Disease, cardiovascular disease, coronary artery diseases can be avoided. No human being should ever have to undergo coronary bi - pass, why, because no human should be consuming animal fat and cholesterol. We are not designed to process these foods. Our intestinal tracts are herbivorous, very long, designed for digesting plant based foods.

Strokes - Linked directly to CVD, CAD, HTN, obesity and hyperlipidemia, all of which can be avoided, and for those already suffering from these diseases, the good news is that many times, they can be reversed.

In conclusion, let me say nutrition is not very big in medical school, we teach doctors and nurses how to treat the symptoms of diseases more so than the diseases themselves. We push pharmaceuticals. I went vegan when I saw the conditions 98% of farmed animals are kept in, from there, I became exposed to many truths which are in conflict with my medical training. I have begun to question the ethics of what I do for a living. I as most people in medicine, began this career to help people, the sad truth is that many times we do more harm than good. The medications cause more side effects which then require more meds to combat those. It is a viscous cycle which can be alleviated with a proper and correct diet.

I have been a vegan since April of this 2011 when I saw the conditions most farmed animals are kept in. I was so appalled, that I went vegan that day. I just couldn't use my money to fund such cruelty. Read Genesis 1:29-31 and see what God intended for us to eat

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10 High Protein Vegan Friendly Foods For Gaining Muscle

Are you vegan or vegetarian and looking to pack on some muscle? Have you been told that it's next to impossible on that type of diet? If so, then keep reading as you are about to discover 10 high protein vegan foods that you can easily incorporate into your diet that will help in your quest to gain muscle.

1) Ezekiel cereal - This Almond flavoured cereal packs a lot of punch for a breakfast meal, coming in at 8 grams of protein per ½ cup of cereal. And we all know how easy it is to have more than a ½ cup. So rest assured that you are getting at least 8 grams of protein from the cereal alone.

2) Hemp Bliss - This drink might take some getting used to, but it goes well with the Ezekiel cereal and tops up your protein consumption with 5 grams/cup on its own. With the two combined you are looking at 13 grams of protein for one meal.

3) Nature's Path organic unsweetened oatmeal has a surprising 7 grams of protein per packet. Now, if you're looking to pack on muscle, then you are most likely consuming more than one of these packets at a time.

4) Nut Butters - Cashew butter, almond butter, macadamia butter, you name it - these nut butters are all excellent sources of protein. Mix in a tablespoon of one of these butters into your oatmeal and you're looking at a high protein snack right there. The cashew butter alone weighs in at 5 grams of protein per 30 gram serving.

5) Multigrain Bread - This goes nicely with the nut butters with each slice offering 3 grams of protein. And if you're looking to gain muscle, then 2 slices just won't be enough for you, so you could potentially be looking at 12 grams or protein just from the bread. Factor in the 10 grams from the nut butter and you've got yourself a healthy dose of protein.

6) Quinoa and Quinoa Flakes - Quinoa has a nutty flavour to it and is also very easy and super quick to make, making it an ideal side dish for many meals. Add in the fact that the flakes have a whopping 15 grams of protein per 100 gram serving and you're not only getting a delicious meal, but one with a lot of protein as well.

7) Pasta - if you're going to eat pasta, then look for Spelt or Kamut noodles in particular. Spelt clocks in around 11 grams per 85 gram serving. It's always difficult to tell just how much pasta is on your plate, so you can bet that you're eating more than that 85 gram serving.

8) Beans - beans, black beans and kidney beans especially, are probably one of the biggest protein sources of everything I've mentioned thus far. Men's Health recently declared black beans to be the cheapest protein source per 10 grams at 13 cents. So go ahead and make a bean salad, or stew up a pot of chilli full of kidney beans.

9) Nuts - Almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, and pistachios in their raw form, are all excellent high protein snacks.

10) Wild Rice - at 4 grams of protein per ½ cup of dry rice, wild rice isn't only just a very healthy side dish, but one full of protein as well.

So there you have 10 delicious and vegan friendly foods that are sure to help pack on the muscle.

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5 Quick Vegan Recipes

How many times have you heard someone complain that being vegan just seems like too much work? Article Source

Of course, it will require some work—all cooking does! But vegan cooking doesn’t always have to be an hour-long process. In fact, most vegan recipes are easy to prepare since they often don’t need much cooking or difficult prep.

If you are an on-the-go type of person, you might be looking for some vegan recipes that you can take with you when you’re in a hurry or don’t have time to seek out a vegan-friendly restaurant.

If that sounds like you, check out 5 vegan recipes below for when you’re on the go!

1. An Avocado Sandwich: The King of Vegan Recipes

The beauty of an avocado sandwich is that you can modify it and change it up as much as you’d like, whenever you’d like! Of course, some methods are more tried and true than others, but you can always experiment on your own as well.

If you’re in a rush, an avocado sandwich is an easy fix to bring with you on your long commute. It also breaks the stereotype that vegans are only obsessed with avocado toast (but, yes, of course, we’re obsessed with it).

Below is a pretty basic avocado sandwich to get you through the day!

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of whole wheat bread
• 1/2 of an avocado
• 1 small tomato
• 4-5 red onion slices
• 1 handful of your green of choice

Instructions:

1. First, you’re going to want to toast your bread. If you like your sandwich cold, just skip this step, baby!

2. Slice that tomato up into fine discs. If you’re feeling saucy, fry them up in a pan with a smidge of oil on medium heat. Otherwise, set them off to the side.

3. Slice up your onion. You only want about 4 or 5 thin slices to give your sandwich some crunch, so wrap the rest of the onion up for future cooking.

4. It’s time to cut up your avocado. It’s up to you whether you’d prefer to slice up your avocado and mash it into a spread, or simply leave it in slivers.

5. Take a small handful of your green of choice (spinach is always an excellent option, but arugula will give you some powerful flavor too) and set it aside with your other toppings.

6. Assemble! If you’ve crushed up your avocado into a spread, smear it onto your bread. If not, put your greens down first and then add your tomatoes, avocado, and red onions on top.

7. Enjoy!

2. Black Bean Burrito Bowl

If you want a Chipotle-inspired dish without having to make a stop during your lunch break, prep this black bean burrito bowl quickly in the morning and bring it with you.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup (or less, depending on preference) chopped cilantro
• 1 cup of uncooked rice
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup of diced cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 diced red onion
• 1 cup of chipotle garlic black beans
• 1/2 cup guacamole

Instructions:

1. Boil water and then add your rice. Stir occasionally until it’s the consistency and tenderness you prefer.

2. When your rice is done, pop your beans in a new pot and heat them on low to medium heat for about 5 minutes.

3. Slice your bell peppers up, and dice those tomatoes and red onions.

4. Mix your veggies, rice, and beans together into a bowl.

5. Top with cilantro and a whack of guac.

6. Enjoy!

3. Popcorn: With a Twist

This snack will have you missing your middle school years when you stayed up watching scary movies with your friends and shoveling popcorn into your mouth. But you don’t have to be at the movies to enjoy this crunchy snack!

Sometimes you’re looking for a quick snack on the go, but you’re not ready for a full meal. Popcorn is so simple to make, and you can make a huge batch to last you through the week. This recipe provides a twist on traditional popcorn with a bit of a kick!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 popcorn kernels
• 2-3 tablespoons of oil
• 1/4 chili powder
• 1½ tablespoons of unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large pot or saucepan at medium heat. If you’re going for a larger batch, opt for the pot.

2. When you think the oil is hot enough, add two or three kernels. Cover with a lid and wait for them to pop.

3. When the kernels have popped, remove the lid and add the rest of the kernels. Cover with the lid again and give the pot/pan a shake back and forth every ten seconds to prevent any burning.

4. Take your popcorn off once it has all popped. If you made your popcorn in a pan, move it to a large bowl. If it’s in a large pot, it can stay in the pot.

5. You may need to give your popcorn a spritz with oil before you add your seasoning in order for the flavoring to stick!

6. Sprinkle the chili powder and coconut over the popcorn evenly and shake the bowl or pot until all of the popcorn is coated in the flavoring.

5. Enjoy!

4. Must-Have Almond Raspberry Salad

This is my personal go-to salad when I need something quick and tasty and a little bit sweet. If you aren’t into sweet salads, this one just might change your mind! Slap it together and throw it in a resealable container, and you’ve got a quick and easy meal to take with you when you’re on the run.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup red raspberries
• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds (use whole, if you prefer)
• 1-2 cups spinach

Instructions:

1. You can buy pre-diced pineapple, but if not, dice up that pineapple.

2. Put your spinach in the bottom of your bowl or container.

3. Top it with the almonds, raspberries, and pineapple.

4. Yes, it’s literally that easy. Enjoy!

5. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

I know every year as a child, we would carve pumpkins around Halloween and then roast all the seeds that we’d pulled out. I prefer mine with salt alone, but you can add loads of other flavorings to them! They’re the perfect snack to take with you on a long drive or to a meeting.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of pumpkin seeds
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons chili powder (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 380°F.

2. Rinse your pumpkin seeds with hot water in a colander. Blot with paper towels.

3. Spread your seeds out evenly on a baking tray. Add your olive oil and shake the pan side to side until they’re evenly coated.

4. Toss those babies in the oven for 25 minutes. Mix them around a bit every 5-10 minutes.

5. Take them out and let them cool for 10 minutes.

6. Dust them in salt, or chili powder if you want a bit of a kick.

7. Enjoy!

Live Healthy On the Go

There’s no reason to put your vegan lifestyle on hold just because you don’t always have time to meal-prep. As you can see, there are plenty of delicious vegan recipes that don’t take a ton of time to make and can keep you full and happy during a busy day!

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About the Vegan Diet and Its Health Benefits

Few Americans understand what a vegan diet is, or what it can mean for their health. Instead of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, the typical American diet is heavy in animal meats, fats, and dairy. This way of eating has been getting worse with each generation. As this increases, so do many people's waistlines. Eating a vegan diet instead is a healthy alternative. Whether you eat a vegan diet for a short while, or continue on for a lifetime, veganism can be a rewarding lifestyle change.

Lose weight, enjoy more energy, and feel great by making the change to veganism.

What is veganism?

Veganism is a type of vegetarianism that is slightly more limited. While a vegetarian will not eat meat, some still enjoy milk, eggs, honey, and other animal products. Vegans, on the other hand, avoid all animal products possible. Many even avoid wearing leather and wool because these are animal products. Vegans have to constantly be on the look out for animal-based food additives. One common example is red food dye, which is made from a type of beetles.

Is Veganism Difficult To Follow At first glance, it seems very difficult to follow a vegan diet. Animal products are everywhere, from the gelatin to chocolate. Many foods you would not expect to have animal products, do. In some parts of the world, choosing to eat a vegan diet could be extremely difficult to do. However, for most people in the U.S. there is an abundance of food options if you know where to look. Health food stores and specialty shops are more likely to carry vegan food that typical grocery chains. However some larger chains, such as WalMart, are beginning to carry vegetarian and vegan options.

Small, local grocery stores often have a good selection of quick food items that are vegan friendly. If not, they may be more friendly towards making these options available to meet local needs. When going out to eat, some cuisines are better suited towards offering vegan options. Spanish, South and Central American, and some Asian foods have great vegan options. And thankfully, more vegan friendly restaurants are opening up across the country each day.

If need be, you can always ask the chef to hold the animal products for your dish. Vegan snacks are easy to find. Fresh fruits and vegetables, along with nuts and seeds, are healthy snacks that contain absolutely no animal products.

Try a handful of cashews, a fresh fruit salad, or a square of dark chocolate for a simple vegan snack.

Is It Delicious?

There are vegan dishes all around the world, dishes that most people do not even realize are vegan. Hummus, fried okra, salads, dark chocolate. Lots of things that people enjoy on a daily basis have no animal products at all.

Where the typical American diet focuses mainly on meat and animal fats, looking outside oour culture we can find a wide assortment of delicious foods to enjoy. As the demand grows, many food companies are now offering vegan alternatives that are just as tasty as the foods they replace. From vegan versions of bacon, sausage, burgers, and ground beef, there are great options for people interested in a vegan diet but not yet ready to say goodbye to meat.

Vegans do not need to give up their dessert options either. Cakes, cookies, ice creams, and more can all be made without milk and eggs, and they are just as delicious as the typical versions. Try a slice of vegan apple pie, topped with vegan ice cream made from coconut milk. Many people find that as they adjust to a vegan diet, their sense of taste no longer requires heavily flavored foods. Things can taste sweet with less sugar that before, making even desserts a little better.

As their systems clean out the junk built up, they can become more sensitive to what they eat.

Is Veganism Safe?

A balanced vegan diet can be incredible for your health. Of course, the secret is keeping it balanced. A diet of nothing but vegan cookies, while vegan, would not be healthy at all. Sticking to a balanced diet and remembering to eat foods in moderation will help you to be healthier and lose weight. Even people who are already at a healthy weight range will feel better when their body flushes the animal products out.

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