Tag Archives: Nutrition

Foodie Tuesday: The Visiting Vegan

This is some of my haul from Trader Joe's. Looks good, doesn't it?

I don’t really like to impose myself on people. I’d rather not force my existence upon others, but sometimes (this week for example)…you do what you gotta do. I’m staying at my friend’s apartment for the week. Because she was already kind enough to let me into her home, I didn’t want to inconvenience her more with my distinct eating habits. It’s kind of difficult to have “self-contained” eating habits as a vegan, but when you’re squatting in someone else’s life, there a few ways you can make it work without sacrificing nutrition or taste. Continue reading

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This Just In: Preggers and Vegan?

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Hey, I know you, you’ve adopted a plant-based diet to help save the animals, the planet and yourself. But, could a vegan diet be detrimental to your unborn child? Continue reading

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McDonald’s Comes Out of the Calorie Closet

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Throughout the country, McDonald’s menus will begin to display a calorie count. Um, Earth to Mickey D’s… it’s about time. Continue reading

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Weight Loss Wednesday: The Do’s and Don’ts of the Buddy System

add friends to your fitness regimen! Just make sure you're both doing the work...

The next time you head out for a workout, partner up; encouragement and accountability will push your healthy habits much further with friends and family involved. Continue reading

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Coffee Matters

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Coffee really does matter. Don’t believe me? Try talking to me at 7 am before I’ve had my alone time with my French Press. Continue reading

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Best of 2011: Weight Loss Wednesday- Portion Distortion

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In today’s society, bigger is often viewed as better, and while McDonalds may have banned their super-size options, most of the food we eat— Continue reading

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