Posted in chocolate, dairy, environmentalism, food, green living, holidays, photographs, vegan, vegetarian by: Lisa
08 Dec
If you are looking for an interesting, funky, fun, and flavorful holiday present this year, consider giving the gift of chocolate.
Verē Chocolate recently sent me a lovely sample of their vegan chocolates to review. In awe, and honestly a bit of trepidation, we tried their unique flavors. We’ve been enjoying them slowly, which has been [...]
Posted in Barnard, McDougall, PCRM, cheese, dairy, food, kidney stones, lowfat, vegan, vegetarian by: Lisa
06 Nov
Yes, I am a vegan and the following information doesn’t apply to vegans. But, I feel it is important information to get out there.
Dairy cheeses aren’t necessarily 100% from cow milk, therefore they aren’t necessarily vegetarian-friendly.
Since many people find it easiest to incorporate a 100% vegan diet over time, you need to [...]
Posted in Barnard, McDougall, PCRM, cheese, chocolate, curing diseases, dairy, food, kidney stones, lowfat, vegan, vegetarian by: Lisa
29 Jun
Ask any person today where calcium comes from and 99 times out of 100, you’ll hear: Dairy, cheese, milk, or calcium fortified orange juice.
I find it fascinating how the milk industry has used this marketing gimmick so effectively that practically everyone I have ever met truly and honestly believes this myth.
Let’s start over. What [...]
Posted in Barnard, McDougall, PCRM, curing diseases, dairy, empowerment, vegan, vegetarian by: Lisa
10 Jun
Even more facts are in. Dairy products don’t even slightly help people lose weight. Not low fat, no fat, or high fat ones. None. Not a single one. Not consumed in moderation or in excess. Dairy products are not healthy in any fashion. In fact, as many vegans [...]