Protein

Five Super Protein-Rich Vegan Foods for Healthy Living

August 27, 2015 by Mike Wines
Last updated on: August 27, 2015

Healthy living is usually based upon the concept of meeting nutritional needs and eating plenty of high protein foods, which balances the equation of other required nutrients. However, if you’re a vegetarian, it can be quite tough to meet your… [read]

10 Vegan-Friendly Sources Of Protein

August 19, 2015 by Tilly-Jayne Kidman
Last updated on: August 27, 2015

As a long-term vegetarian, I’ve certainly heard enough comments and opinions regarding my diet to last a lifetime. “How do you get any protein?” ” You must be low on iron.” “But what do you eat?” “Don’t you miss bacon?”… [read]

Factory Farmed Chickens: The Hidden Cost of Cheap Chicken

July 8, 2014 by Cornucopia Institute
Last updated on: June 14, 2015

Americans eat a phenomenal amount of chicken, more than any other meat. Those of us over 50 can still remember when chicken was a treat for special occasions because it was more expensive than beef. Today chicken is the cheapest… [read]

Animal vs. Plant Protein – What’s Better?

April 14, 2014 by Derek Henry
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Starting a conversation about protein sources between a vegan and a meat eater is a lot like discussing politics or religion with a stranger. More often than not, it’s not going to end peacefully. However, there are many myths and… [read]

Chia Seeds Health Benefits

October 17, 2013 by David Jockers DC, MS, CSCS
Last updated on: March 6, 2016

SuperCharge Your Health with Chia Seeds! Chia seeds are an ancient fuel source used for centuries by some of the world’s healthiest people. These super seeds contain an abundance of life-enhancing nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and anti-oxidants. Super… [read]

Eggs – Free Range, Cage Free, Organic, What’s the difference?

February 1, 2009 by Stephanie Dickison
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

According to Everyday Food, eggs are one of the earliest known food sources, and yet the question of whether the chicken or the egg came first continues to perplex and befuddle the masses. Today an even more complicated issue has… [read]