Do Life Right

“Don’t I need to eat fish so that my body can get the necessary Omega-3 fatty acids for my optimal health?”
Good question!
No. Humans do not need to eat animals — ever. Biologically and evolutionarily eating animals (even fish) is not necessary.
This is one question that medical professional without proper nutritional training (that would be [...]

The most common questions I get regarding nutrition and veganism are about protein, Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin B12. I’ve already written about the protein myth and I’ll write about Omega-3 fatty acids early next week. Today’s topic is Vitamin B12.
I’ve started writing about Vitamin B12 many times, but I’ve found that no [...]

Did you know that many people with the “flu” actually have food poisoning? The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has tips on “How to Ensure a Safe Thanksgiving“.
What are some alternatives to turkey as a main course for your Thanksgiving day meal? If you must have some sort of turkey, try one of these (or [...]

To be strong, as well as healthy, a proper diet is important. Today’s athletes should know this more than anyone. They want their bodies to perform at their highest potential; they want to be their ultimate best. The best diet possible for a professional athlete in any sport, professional firefighter, amateur athlete, or even us [...]

When I was a child, I was taught the four basic food groups (the Meat Group, the Dairy Group, the Fruit and Vegetable Group, and the Cereals and Grains Group). Seems as though the Federal Health Guidelines haven’t changed very much. Public and private school children are still being fed an unhealthy diet that [...]

Dr. McDougall is famous for saying, “Sick people take medicine. Healthy people don’t take medicine.”
I LOVE THIS! It was an epiphany for me the first time I read it. Astounding! Did this mean that I shouldn’t be taking regular over the counter headache medicines, as well as vitamins and prescription drugs? [...]

I keep hearing (and reading) about cholesterol lowering drugs. Random strangers at parks, checkout lines, and luncheon meetings tell me their woes about having high cholesterol. It makes me feel like climbing on a rooftop and screaming at the top of my lungs, “A VEGAN DIET IS A CHOLESTEROL FREE DIET.”
As my friend Peggy from [...]

“What if you or someone you love already has cancer? Shouldn’t you be supporting the organizations that help in the research?”
Yes, definitely! My post yesterday wasn’t saying you shouldn’t; quite the opposite actually! Just look into what each organization is actually doing before giving them your well earned money. Do you want to support [...]

With October being “Breast Cancer Awareness” month, I’ve been asked at just about every check-out counter I’ve been to whether I’d like to donate to breast cancer research or not. I’ve always said no and I’ve been made to feel like an ogre for this. I’m not. With Do Life Right, I am promoting a [...]

My two daughters, ages 7 and 11, are vegan. They’ve both been vegetarians their whole lives and vegan for the last couple of years. I’m often poo-pooed in Unschooling circles, since many Unschoolers are Radical Unschoolers and believe that children should be allowed to eat what they want when they want it (and not forced [...]