How to Live a Healthy and Happy Vegan Lifestyle

Choosing to go vegan is essential for the welfare of animals and the future of our planet 🌱🌍 Join us in taking action now! The Vegan Project Global   As more people become aware of the impact of animal agriculture on the environment, their health, and animal welfare, there has been a growing interest in plant-based diets. While vegetarianism has been a popular choice for many, going vegan is the next logical step for those who want to take their commitment to ethical and sustainable eating to the next level. In this blog post, we will explore why going vegan is the next step after vegetarianism and the benefits it offers. What is vegetarianism? Vegetarianism is a diet that excludes meat, fish, and poultry. However, some vegetarians still consume dairy products, eggs, and other animal-derived ingredients. There are various reasons why people choose to adopt a vegetarian diet, including ethical, health, and environmental concerns. Why is going vegan the next step? While vegetarianism

  "Smart choices and meal planning make sustainable, nutritious eating accessible for everyone, regardless of dietary preference." Michael Corthell Dietary choices play a crucial role in our health and well-being, but they also have economic implications. Among the various dietary options, two major categories stand out: plant-based and omnivorous diets. Both have their merits, and their respective economic costs have been a subject of interest and debate. This article aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the economic aspects associated with these two dietary choices. Historical Perspectives Traditionally, plant-based diets were perceived as more cost-effective due to the reliance on staples like grains, legumes, and vegetables, which are generally less expensive than animal products. However, shifts in food production, consumer preferences, and access to diverse food options have influenced the economic dynamics of both plant-based and omnivorous diets. Factors Influenci

  'If the world gets too hot, we won't be able to exist on Planet Earth'  In the UK, a six-year-old student has also urged his school to help the environment by reducing its meat intake.  Bruno Serrano, from Canterbury, England, was inspired to help the environment after watching David Attenborough’s  A Life On Our Planet .  Serrano has written to Kent County Council, and Attenborough himself, proposing schools introduce a weekly meat-free day. Speaking to  KentOnline , Serrano’s mother Ruth Linklater says: “Bruno’s school is very positive and supportive about [his] letter. MORE

Dr. Joel Fuhrman delivers a powerful talk on the subject of food addiction and emotional overeating. Filmed last year at the Plant Based World Conference & Expo, Dr Fuhrman advocates for a micro-nutrient rich, ’nutritarian’ diet to combat obesity, chronic disease and mental illness in this call to arms to take control of our health and wellbeing.

   A source of inspiration advocating plant-based diets and the end of animal cruelty worldwide, Dr. Klaper contributed to the making of two PBS television programs Food for Thought and the award-winning Diet for a New America movie based on the book of the same name.

   In his talk ‘Pitfalls on a Plant-Based Diet’, Dr. Michael Klaper sets four important rules for thriving on a plant-based diet, and some common pitfalls to avoid.

  RECIPES BELOW.... What's your favorite fast food? Have you dared to make it vegan?! 🍨 VEGAN SHAKE RECIPES: http://bit.ly/diyveganfastfood 🍔 GRILLED BLACK BEAN BURGERS (makes 6 burgers) 1 bell pepper, roughly chopped ½ red onion, roughly chopped ½ cup sunflower seeds (or nuts) 2 cloves garlic 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp cumin 1 ½ tsp sea salt 1 14-oz can black beans 3/4 cup quick cooking oats or oat bran 6 slices burger buns toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, vegan mayo, mustard, and ketchup Also grab a large mixing bowl, and your food processor. Add the red pepper and onion to the food processor, and pulse until minced. Pour into a large mixing bowl. Add sunflower seeds, garlic cloves, smoked paprika, cumin, and sea salt to the food processor, and blend until it has combined into a grainy mixture. Add the beans to the processor, and blend until well combined. Pour into the mixing bowl. Pour your oats into the mixing bowl with the other ingredients, and stir well to combi

   Dr. T. Colin Campbell reveals how a vegan can prevent diseases like cancer.   After embarking on extensive lab research, and a study of rural Chinese populations, Dr. Campbell wrote "The China Study." A popular book in vegan communities, Dr. Campbell's empirical evidence shows the harmful and carcinogenic effects of an animal-based diet, and the disease preventing properties of plant-based foods.

Eating 100% plant-based whole food diet just once a day could dramatically reduce one’s risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism .  The research specifically pointed to dinner as the pivotal meal that determined one’s risk. Data collected from over 27,000 adults extracted from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) found that those who consumed a plant-based diet rich in whole carbohydrates and low in saturated fats reduced their risk of heart disease by up to 10 percent. How to Reverse Heart Failure with Diet An entire issue of a cardiology journal dedicated to plant-based nutrition explores the role an evidence-based diet can play in the reversal of congestive heart failure. DOCTOR'S NOTE    Wait, did I say reverse coronary heart disease? As in reversing the #1 killer of men and women?  I’ve got lots of videos on the topic, but How Not to Die from Heart

   Are raw foods or cooked foods better for your gut? Gastroenterologist and gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share his insight and answer your questions on The Exam Room Live!  Have a question for Dr. B? Leave it in the chat, and we'll get to as many as we can!

Dr. Neal Barnard walks us through what you can expect the first month of going vegan. Plus, he provides tips on switching your diet when he talks with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll.

   What supplements do vegans need to take? Is a daily multi-vitamin necessary?  Find out as Dr. Neal Barnard joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on the Exam Room for a live Q&A!   Plus, Dr. Barnard answers other questions from The Doctor's Mailbag:  -Can carbs raise cholesterol?  -Can you lower cholesterol if you don’t eat nuts and avocado?  -How can a plant-based diet lower blood pressure?  -Is olive oil needed for healthy cells?

    Michael Greger, M.D. - Death in America is largely a foodborne illness. Focusing on studies published in peer-reviewed scientific medical journals, Dr. Greger offers practical advice on how best to feed ourselves and our families to prevent, treat, and even reverse many of the top 15 killers in the United States.   Subscribe to NutritionFacts.org’s free newsletter to receive our B12 infographic that covers the latest research takeaways and Dr. Greger’s updated recommendations: https://nutritionfacts.org/subscribe/  Every year I scour the world’s scholarly literature on clinical nutrition, pulling together what I find to be the most interesting, practical, and groundbreaking science on how to best feed ourselves and our families. I start with the thousands of papers published annually on human nutrition, and, thanks to a crack team of volunteers (and staff!), I’m able to whittle those down to about 3,000 studies, which are downloaded, categorized, read, analyzed, and churned into a

What is a gluten-free vegan diet, what are the health benefits, and what do gluten-free vegans eat? Don't worry, you can still have pizza! If you’re eating a gluten-free diet, you may have noticed that many of the foods are already plant-based: fruits, nuts, seeds, vegetables, and legumes. So if you are looking to adopt a gluten-free vegan diet, there are many foods to choose from. Let’s start with the basics. Gluten is the name of the proteins that are found in several grains: wheat, rye, barley, and a rye/barley hybrid called triticale. Grains that contain wheat include whole wheat, bulgar, farro, farina, spelt, graham, durum, bromated flour (flour treated with potassium bromate), kamut (Khorasan wheat), and wheat berries. Wheat, rye, and barley are found in pastas, breads, and cereals, while barley is found in malt, food coloring, and brewer’s yeast. On a gluten-free diet, you also cannot eat couscous, which is made from semolina (durum wheat). Most of the population can consume