Peace and Fitness

Plant-based diet

Just Say Nay

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All this news about horse meat and the controversy over whether or not horse slaughterhouses should be allowed in our country is disturbing to me on so many levels.  Obviously, anyone who knows me, know I would be opposed to this but I am curious about where the lines in the sand are drawn, and who decides on those lines.  Many of the same people who would never consider eating … [Read more...] about Just Say Nay

BOGO Time

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With the kids coming into town this weekend, Mitch and I have been doing an awful lot of shopping.  FYI Gardein products are buy one get one free this week at Publix.  Of course, I had already stocked up on them, but bought some more last night.  I buy the chicken tenders which I use for chicken parm and buffalo chicken "wings," but there are many varieties to choose from and … [Read more...] about BOGO Time

Food be thy Medicine

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We that live on a plant-based diet are regularly asked how we have the discipline to resist foods we once loved.  It's super hard to explain that we don't feel deprived and are happy with our choices.  Most think the lifestyle I live is radical, yet I don't really feel it is, at all.  I know I speak for most vegans/vegetarians I know when I say we really, really enjoy eating … [Read more...] about Food be thy Medicine

Thanks, Doc

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Yesterday morning I watched an excellent special with Dr. Neal Barnard, about saving our brains from dementia and Alzheimers.  Locally, it was on channel 17, a PBS station, and I am sure it has aired before and will air again.  If you aren't local, I am sure you can find it on a PBS station on your dial.  The take away was 3 fold: 1) AVOID BAD FATS -- those are the ones in … [Read more...] about Thanks, Doc

Be Fruit(and Veggie)ful and Multiply!

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"Whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains and beans contain literally THOUSANDS of (other) substances that are protective, having anti-aging, anti-cancer and anti-heart disease properties.  These include fiber, isoflavones, carotenoids, bioflavonoics, retinols, lycopene, genistein, and on and on."  --Dr. Dean Ornish as quoted in The Veganist Dr. Ornish then goes on to … [Read more...] about Be Fruit(and Veggie)ful and Multiply!