Interivew with Vegan mom and author... Sep 19, 2008
If your vegan diet consists of potato chips, soda pop, white bread, and vegan cookies;no. An animal-free diet can be just as bad for you as a traditional Western diet. (Suite101.com)
Dean Ornish Replies Sep 18, 2008
I haven t been able to get full text on his new study yet but it s typical: multiple interventions (including a low-fat vegan diet), then latching on to a biochemical marker rather than real health outcomes. Who s to say the vegan diet had anything to do with the telomerase changes. (New York Times)
Iron in Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Sep 17, 2008
There are three points to consider around iron in a vegetarian or vegan diet ... Vegetarian and vegan diets may be high in iron inhibitors called phytates and oxalates. (Suite101.com)
Roses n’ Raspberries Sep 12, 2008
Anyone tempted to put Fido on a vegan diet needs to have a heart-to-heart with a veterinarian to ensure their best furry friend doesn t end up like that gopher. RASPBERRIES to yet another invasive species that is the stuff of nightmares: Giant clawed frogs, and to the irresponsible vendor who was selling them as tadpoles via mail-order, promising It s not just an ordinary frog. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Sarah Surprise Sep 2, 2008
He would only be one if I found a goddess statue and a vegan diet book in his closet. The most you can argue is that perhaps Palin should revisit her views on comprehensive sexual education (because being the parent of a pregnant teen who might have known better is no fun). (Slate)
Vegan Orange Crumble Cake with Frui... Aug 29, 2008
Here is a simple and scrumptious dessert that's suitable for a vegan diet. It can also be adapted for gluten-free diets. (Suite101.com)
Water scarcity is causing food shortages and environmental decline - so why is it ignored? Aug 27, 2008
For me, the solution to our water crisis is simple - consume a vegetarian or vegan diet. Richard Howard, Chiang Mai, Thailand. (BBC News -- Science)
Shana Dezelle drops 95 pounds eating raw food Aug 26, 2008
Dezelle dropped 95 pounds by eating a raw vegan diet and she s still losing. The 30-year-old now weighs 150 pounds. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Don Imus Unleashes The Imus Ranch Record Aug 12, 2008
The Imus Ranch is totally and completely organic, serving a strict vegan diet and using cleaning agents that are non-toxic, biodegradable, naturally derived materials. They use no pesticides of synthetic chemicals of any kind in their gardening, farming, or infrastructure and plant maintances. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Raw vegan diet Jul 26, 2008
Stephanie Duboc talks about her raw food vegan diet. Copyright 2008, The Anchorage Daily News, a subsidiary of The McClatchy Company. (Anchorage Daily News)
D.C.-area Schools Criticized for Cafeteria Menus Jul 24, 2008
The D.C.-based Cancer Project is affiliated with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, which promotes a vegan diet. The group gave the low grades to D.C. and Montgomery County (|) public schools because they offer processed meats more than 20 percent of the time. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Meat and the Environment Jul 22, 2008
Using a complex system of indicators, the researchers concluded that the vegan diet had the least effect on the environment, followed by vegetarian and omnivorous diets. When organic was compared to conventional systems within each diet, the organic diet won out whether vegan, vegetarian or omnivorous. (Suite101.com)
Good News on Saturated Fat Jul 22, 2008
Note, too, that even if you eat a pristine, holier-than-thou fat-free, Ornish vegan diet, your body will STILL create fat from the legumes and spelt you eat. And 40% of the fat will be saturated fat. (New York Times)
Burgers blamed for warming Jul 20, 2008
There has never been a time in man's existence when it is so critical to move away from the Standard American Diet (SAD) and embrace an Earth-friendly and sustainable plant-based diet - a vegan diet, the report said. By switching to a plant based diet, mankind will instantly eradicate nearly 20 per cent of the global warming problem. (India Times, India)
Making the vegan choice? Jul 13, 2008
Although it is possible to be far healthier than you have ever been on a vegan diet, there are also unhealthy vegan foods available. You cannot simply eat the standard meat eaters' meals without the meat, and becoming a vegan does not automatically guarantee a more energetic, slimmer you. (iAfrica.com)
Improper vegan diet results in father's child abuse conviction Jul 4, 2008
All of the children had been fed a diet that Parker and his wife misguidedly believed was a proper vegan diet, meaning that they eschewed all meat and fish and even dairy products ... And in fact, when the children were placed in foster homes, they immediately began to gain weight - while still maintaining vegan diets. (AZCentral -- News)
* Elite gamblers up the ante away from the table Jun 29, 2008
I'll bet you, from left, US$10,000 that you won't break your vegan diet and eat a hamburger, US$100,000 that you can't get down to your college weight in the next 12 months, US$20,000 a hole that I'll trounce you on the golf course. Over the years, so-called proposition betting X the sometimes absurd, usually spur-of-the-moment wagers that gamblers make among themselves X has become as ingrained as oversize designer sunglasses in the professional poker world. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Today's Best Bets Jun 28, 2008
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Running on empty? Jun 25, 2008
He notes that people often see a decrease in the symptoms of auto immune conditions after a fast, especially if they begin eating a vegan diet afterward. Your health numbers can also improve after a fast or severe calorie restrictive diet. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The worlds sexiest vegetarians! Jun 22, 2008
Kiedis revealed that he turned vegetarian after learning about the worldwide depletion of fish in the oceans and after his baby's doctor recommended a healthy vegan diet for the child. "Soon after I went vegan, I saw some documentary footage of what happens in the factory farming of cows... It sealed the deal," Contactmusic quoted Kiedis, as telling PETA. Leona said: "I am vegetarian so I don't have clothes, shoes, or bags made from leather or suede or any animal products... I'm on a mission. I... (India Times, India)
Eats leaves and shoots ... himself Jun 22, 2008
Until that moment it hadn't occurred to me that honey was forbidden in the vegan diet ... The question that has to be asked is whether a vegan diet is the answer. (Guardian Unlimited)
Inmate wins case vs. state over diet Jun 19, 2008
Now, Boateng, who has changed his name to Daniel Yeboah-Sefah and identifies himself as a Buddhist, has won a significant legal victory: A federal judge found that the state prison system violated his civil rights by denying him a vegan diet ... In a judgment entered Tuesday, Wolf ordered the head of the system, beginning Friday, to provide the inmate at the Old Colony Correctional Center at Bridgewater with a vegan diet that hews to his religious beliefs ... Although the prison system had... (Boston Globe)
Lifestyle Changes Affect Cancer Genes Jun 19, 2008
In September 2005, they reported that after intensive lifestyle changes -- consuming a vegan diet with about 10 percent of calories from fat, walking 30 minutes six times a week, and practicing stress management one hour daily -- men with early prostate cancer lowered their PSA scores by 4 percent, while men in the control group saw their PSA score rise by 6 percent. But, the researchers didn't know what the mechanism behind the change was, according to Ornish. (MEDLINEplus)
Vegan diet and yoga fight cancer Jun 17, 2008
Inspired by studies that show prostate cancer is rarer in parts of the world where people eat a predominantly low-fat plant-based diet, he devised a vegan diet for patients, along with exercise, and a resulting "striking" effect on the way genes are used in the body is reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Prof Ornish, working with Dr Christopher Haqq and Prof Peter Carroll ... "Healthy diet and lifestyleA vegan diet consisting primarily of fruits, vegetables, whole... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Officers follow different paths to physical fitness excellence Jun 13, 2008
Lt. Col. William Page, Center for Army Leadership, found his stride through a strict vegan diet of raw foods ... He said his wife is much healthier now, and the couple have faithfully followed their vegan diet for many years. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Your big (carbon) foot: Small steps to cut carbon use Jun 13, 2008
A vegan diet (no animal products) generates 419 pounds. Article Rating. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
After iPhone Debut, Plenty Of Buzz About Jobs' Health Jun 11, 2008
The idea that Jobs, already an avowed vegetarian, is on a new radical vegan diet was also floated yesterday. Apple has a history of dragging its heels when it comes to disclosing news about Jobs' health. (New York Post -- Business)
Parents of Sick Vegan Girl, 12, May Face Charges Jun 10, 2008
The parents of a 12-year-old girl in Scotland brought up by her parents on a strict vegan diet might face police after she landed in the hospital with a degenerative bone condition that apparently left her with the spine of an 80-year-old woman ... He said, however, that he believed the dangers of forcing children to follow a strict vegan diet needed to be highlighted ... Jonathan Sher, head of policy at Children in Scotland, an umbrella group representing 400 organizations, said social workers... (Fox News)
Couple face questioning after vegan daughter suffers bone disease Jun 10, 2008
A couple who raised their daughter on a strict vegan diet could face questioning from police after she was admitted to hospital with a degenerative bone condition which left her with the spine of an 80-year-old woman ... But he said that the risks involved in forcing a child to adhere to a vegan diet ought to be made clear. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Vegan girl bone crisis Jun 9, 2008
The parents of a girl brought up on a meat and dairy free vegan diet could be reported to police after she landed in hospital with rickets. Medics treating the 12-year-old in Glasgow suspect the condition - which has left her with damaged bones - could be due to a lack of Vitamin D.. (Mirror.co.uk)
Random Thoughts: Dems are bigots Jun 8, 2008
" I hope Oprah's experience leads her to continue a vegan diet for life. Alby Davis Don't rush NBAF My concern all along with locating the federal government's National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility in Athens has been the seeming rush to support it without sufficient information and caution. Trust as an issue has become a greater concern, with the paragon federal government's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention facility in Atlanta completed in 2005 not yet found to be operable, and the... (Athens Banner-Herald)
HEATHER MOORE: Oprah went vegan: Will fans follow? Jun 7, 2008
Even if only a fraction of Oprah's fans are motivated to try a vegan diet - for three weeks, three months or forever - it will make a world of difference for animals, for people and for the planet. So far, Oprah is not only embracing her vegan experience, she's raving about it. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
A Conservative Energy Policy Jun 3, 2008
You've never provided anything to society and never will, except of course the hot air spewing from your mouth, and the appropriate amount of flatulance that comes from a vegan diet. In spite of yourself, have a nice life, shortened soon I hope. (Human Events Online)
The only way is up Jun 3, 2008
And there's Tim Van Orden, who feels compelled to break records in a host of athletic endeavours, and to show the world (via his website ) that all of this can be done on a raw vegan diet. Their motives for taking up the sport may differ, but tower runners all talk of one universally shared experience - the pain. (Guardian Unlimited)
Oprah checks out vegan diet: Will America follow? May 30, 2008
Oprah checks out vegan diet: Will America follow ... The healthy vegan diet, which is free of meat, chicken, eggs, dairy and other animal products, but rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans, is finally coming into its own ... Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the wide-ranging health benefits of a vegetarian or vegan diet from lower rates of heart disease, obesity, and diabetes to less risk of several cancers. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Top 10 Unhealthy Vegetarian Snacks May 24, 2008
These snacks challenge that assumption, but come in handy should a friend ever question the flavour quotient of a vegetarian or vegan diet. Save them for special occasions, or you will become living proof that a vegetarian diet is not necessarily healthy, and bust the myth that vegans end up wasting away. (Suite101.com)
SUSAN LEVIN: Oprah checks out the vegan diet: Will America follow? May 24, 2008
com: Opinions from the wire: SUSAN LEVIN: Oprah checks out the vegan diet: Will America follow ... The healthy vegan diet, which is free of meat, chicken, eggs, dairy and other animal products - but rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans - is finally coming into its own ... Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the wide-ranging health benefits of a vegetarian or vegan diet - from lower rates of heart disease, obesity, and diabetes to less risk of several cancers. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Dear Editor: Thanks for just being honest! May 24, 2008
I hope that Oprah s experience leads her to continue a vegan diet for life, and I invite your readers to take her 21-day challenge and discover the benefits for themselves. Edward Benjamin. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Obese con gets reduced sentence because of his weight May 23, 2008
Clemency has been granted in the past because of overcrowding in Toronto-area jails and the lack of a vegan diet for a British Columbia. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Procrastination Special May 20, 2008
Today's Fray poststomorrow. - Compiled by Moira Redmond - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
Sluts, bitches and dogs' haircuts: the Mommy wars May 13, 2008
" Read . LeRoy_Was_Here to the global picture:Part of the reason for soaring food prices are the growing affluence of countries like China and India, and a growing taste for meat among the middle class in those rapidly-developing nations. But meat requires a large amount of grain, and water, and land. This issue actually goes far beyond the putative health benefits for humans of a vegan diet, and the ethical issues of killing animals for meat. It is deeply connected with the much broader issue... (Slate)
Don't Read While Hungry May 2, 2008
This issue actually goes far beyond the putative health benefits for humans of a vegan diet, and the ethical issues of killing animals for meat. It is deeply connected with the much broader issue of sustainability. (Slate)
PETA Attacks Al Gore Apr 22, 2008
"Urgent action is required to remedy the situation. Related Column ArchiveStories So while Gore is known worldwide for his environmental activism and efforts to build awareness about global warming, is our steak-lovin' "Earth Day" man a hypocrite? PETA certainly seems to think so. The campaign encourages people to go vegetarian for 30 days and claims that that is enough time to prevent the release of more than 270 pounds of carbon dioxide into the Earth's atmosphere. Studies suggest that this... (Fox News)
* Eating less meat is one way we can save the world Apr 17, 2008
Mellanby found that a vegan diet produced by means of conventional agriculture would require only 3 million hectares of arable land (around half Britain's current total). Even if the UK reduced its consumption of meat by half, a mixed farming system would need 4. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lecturer addresses trendy 'go green' misconceptions Apr 17, 2008
Disregarding the human health and animal rights benefits of a vegetarian or vegan diet for the time being, concern over our fragile Earth could be enough to convince you to make the jump if you have the proper facts. So, with no further adieu, class is in session and I now present: The Proper Facts. (The University Echo, TN)
Omega-3s for Vegetarians Apr 12, 2008
A vegetarian or vegan diet should contain whole foods, fresh vegetables, and omega-3 rich foods like flax seed or hemp milk to maintain a healthy omega-6 to omega-3 balance. It s unlikely for anyone to be truly deficient in essential fats, but adding a little bit extra can have benefits to health in terms of brain function and cardiovascular wellbeing. (Suite101.com)
Your community in brief (April 9) Apr 10, 2008
Hansen will demonstrate how easy it is to prepare vegan recipes and will discuss the health benefits of a vegan diet. Hansen is the nutrition director for the Live-for-Health Wellness Program at the Emerald Valley Wellness Center in Creswell. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The Skinny Bitch Cookbook Apr 2, 2008
While the long-term nutritional benefits of a 100% Vegan diet remain widely debated amongst members of the medical community, the , , and are more and more recognized each day. Many popular diets today are also turning to veggies, fruits, and whole grains to provide a healthy foundation for realistic weight loss with staying power. (Suite101.com)
Very Best Vegetarian Cookbook Ever Mar 30, 2008
Reasons for a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet. It yields wonderful meals. (Suite101.com)
RA Heart Tip: Try Gluten-Free Vegan Diet Mar 22, 2008
March 21, 2008 -- "Gluten-free" vegan diets aren't just for health-food nuts ... Sticking to a gluten-free vegan diet lowers the most damaging forms of artery-clogging cholesterol and increases levels of antibodies that may be protective against the inflammation that contributes to both RA and heart disease, researchers report in the March 18 issue of Arthritis Research & Therapy ... To discover the effects of a vegan, gluten-free diet on RA and its , Johan Frostegard and his colleagues at... (WebMD)
Ultra Marathons Mar 21, 2008
Although skeptics wonder how he can consume enough calories and protein to train for and compete in 100 mile plus races, Jurek contributes much of his success to his vegan diet. Jurek wasn t always a vegan. (Suite101.com)
Gluten-free Vegan Diet May Protect Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients From Heart Attack, Stroke, Study Suggests Mar 21, 2008
20, 2008) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who eat a gluten-free vegan diet could be better protected against heart attacks and stroke. RA is a major risk factor for these cardiovascular diseases, but a gluten-free vegan diet was shown to lower cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and oxidizedLDL (OxLDL), as well as raising the levels of natural antibodies against the damaging compounds in the body that cause symptoms of the chronic inflammatory disease rheumatoid arthritis, such as... (Science Daily)
Tolkien's memorabilia go on sale Mar 19, 2008
Vegan diet 'help' for arthritis. MOST READ. (BBC News)
Kosovo riots 'were orchestrated' Mar 19, 2008
Vegan diet 'help' for arthritis. Director Anthony Minghella dies. (BBC News)
Vegan diet may help ease rheumatoid arthritis Mar 19, 2008
LONDON (Reuters) - A gluten-free vegan diet full of nuts, sunflower seeds, fruit and vegetables appears to offer protection against heart attacks and strokes for people with rheumatoid arthritis, Swedish researchers said on Tuesday ... "These findings are compatible with previous results of vegetarian/vegan dietary regimens in non-rheumatoid arthritis subjects which have shown lower blood pressure, lower body mass index and lower incidence of cardiovascular disease," the researchers wrote in the... (Reuters UK)
Prince Harry leads Diana tributes Mar 18, 2008
Vegan diet 'help' for arthritis. Anjuna: Hippie paradise lost. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
EU agrees climate plan deadline Mar 18, 2008
" 'Club Med' The summit also gave a formal blessing for a watered-down French proposal for a Mediterranean Union. French President Nicolas Sarkozy's aim is to forge closer ties between European countries bordering the Mediterranean and those beyond Europe, including Israel, Algeria and Tunisia. The main objection to what some had dubbed "Club Med" was the cost, but there were also complaints that a Euro-Mediterranean partnership already existed. In Brussels, the leaders decided to hold further... (Yahoo News -- Climate Change)
Mills appeals after 24.3m payout Mar 18, 2008
" Lump sum Ms Mills will appeal against the publication of the ruling on Tuesday morning. Following the ruling, Ms Mills will receive 14m for herself and 2.5m to buy a house in London. Sir Paul will pay for Beatrice's nanny and school fees, and give the four-year-old 35,000 a year. The judge awarded a lump sum of 16.5m and assets of 7.8m. The settlement equated to 17,000 for every day of the couple's marriage. The judge found the total value of Sir Paul's assets was about 400m. Ms Mills... (BBC News)
Thaksin Shinawatra in court Mar 18, 2008
" So could these apparently heartfelt pledges by the former prime minister be just another performance from the consummate political actor? Mr Thaksin is still bound by the five-year ban on holding political office imposed on him last year. Nobody can tell whether it will be lifted. Nor can he yet be sure of the outcome in his legal cases, or how long they will last. Meanwhile he has plenty to occupy him. The People Power Party, which he is presumed to be financing, has made a mess of its first... (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Why is it 'not' St Patrick's Day today? Mar 18, 2008
" Send us your comments using the form below. The article is rather misleading in that it implies that east and west have always been divided when in fact it was the new calculation of Easter introduced by Rome with the Gregorian calendar reform which divided our once common date - east and west agreed from the 4th Century up until that point. Of course, for us Orthodox it still is St Patrick's day today, but then I don't believe that we drop saints from the calendar if they fall during Holy... (BBC News -- UK)
UK will fight turbulence - Brown Mar 18, 2008
" The prime minister's Commons statement came just hours before the ICM poll for The Guardian suggested support for Labour has dropped back by five points in the last month to just 29%. Over the same period, the Tories have gained five points to 42%. The size of Conservative support was being compared to that under Margaret Thatcher at the time of her third General Election victory in 1987. Backing for the Lib Dems remained at 21%, suggesting that the Tories are winning support from Labour. When... (BBC News -- UK)
Feelings 'boil up'Tibetan exiles protest outside London's Chinese embassy Mar 18, 2008
" Bookmark with: KEY STORIES FEATURES AND ANALYSIS VIDEO ON DEMAND BACKGROUND EYEWITNESS RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites MOST E-MAILED A380 to make UK commercial debut Vegan diet 'help' for arthritis Asian markets mixed after turmoil Markets rattled by bank worries Country profile: Malaysia MOST READ Dalai Lama blamed for Tibet riots A380 to make UK commercial debut Florida ditches new primary plan Asian markets mixed after turmoil Man... (BBC News -- UK)
Dead woman had neck injuries Mar 18, 2008
" No arrests have been made and the investigation was at an "early stage", a Metropolitan Police spokesman said. Ms Vik Magnussen's parents, brother and sister have flown to the UK from Norway. Bookmark with: RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites MOST E-MAILED A380 to make UK commercial debut Vegan diet 'help' for arthritis Asian markets mixed after turmoil Markets rattled by bank worries Country profile: Malaysia MOST READ Dalai Lama blamed... (BBC News -- UK)
Obama church reacts in 9/11 row Mar 18, 2008
" The Illinois senator is locked in a close race with New York Senator Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination, with the significant Pennsylvania primary vote due on 22 April. Bookmark with: LATEST NEWS FEATURES AND ANALYSIS RESULTS BACKGROUND VIDEO RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites MOST E-MAILED A380 to make UK commercial debut Vegan diet 'help' for arthritis Dalai Lama blamed for Tibet riots Murder charge in backpacker case... (BBC News -- Americas)
Vegan diet 'help' for arthritis Mar 18, 2008
Rheumatoid arthritis patients may be able to reduce their high risk of heart attacks and strokes with a gluten-free, vegan diet, a study suggests ... A vegan diet may be helpful in reducing cholesterol, but it is difficult to get enough of some important nutrients on a vegan diet ... Those on the vegan diet showed a decrease in the total level of cholesterol and specifically a reduction in the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LSL), also known as "bad cholesterol". (BBC News -- Health)
