Grocery Store Guilt
When I go grocery shopping, I feel guilty, especially in the produce section. When I see a bruised apple, I know it’s likely to be thrown away. Those ripe bananas, riper than all of the others, won’t find a home… [read]
The Vegan Bodybuilder
Interview with Robert Cheeke, Vegan Bodybuilder and President of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness
Growing up in Oregon, I lived on a farm and had many farm animals as pets. I always had a love and appreciation for animals, and from… [read]
An Apple a Day…
Apples come in all sizes and flavors and all shades of yellow, green, and red. We choose from three or four varieties at the grocery store, ten to twelve at the farmers market. A shame really, as there are 7,500… [read]
What Really is a Healthy Diet?
The typical American diet is rich in calories, artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, sugar, artificial sweeteners, MSG, and trans fats. Let’s not forget pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics. The media bombards us with information about a healthy diet, much of it contradictory,… [read]
Supplements Everyone Needs
There are two supplements we recommend you take every day, regardless of who you are and what diet you choose. Obviously, a good multivitamin/mineral is a must, but you also need a fatty acid supplement.
Multivitamins and minerals
Ideally you… [read]
Your Health – Your Responsibility
The idea of personal responsibility in regards to health is not fashionable. And yet, responsibility is probably the greatest issue that needs to be faced when it comes to attaining a state of excellence in any aspect of life—including personal… [read]
Digestion
The first step to good digestion is to chew your food very well. If your mouth doesn’t do its job, your stomach and your small intestine cannot fully absorb nutrients. Poor chewing is a common reason why so many people… [read]
