Posts Tagged ‘vitamins’

Going Vegan To Lose Weight?

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

How to lose weight healthily & happily:
1. Eat foods that are nutrient-dense. Eat a variety of healthful, whole foods.
2. Avoid nutrient deficient foods, like many processed foods. Avoid dangerous foods: meat, dairy and eggs.
3. Exercise regularly, preferably an hour a day.

Counting calories is a tried and true method for weight loss. But in order to stay healthy, those calories should come from healthy, whole foods. And in order for your heart and lungs to stay healthy and your body to look toned, you need to exercise, too.

I know this from experience and research. I recommend reading:
- The China Study
- The Thrive Diet
- Eat More, Weigh Less
- Fit or Fat

And no, I’m not perfect. I don’t exercise enough and I still eat too many processed foods. But I am a healthy weight and I haven’t got heart disease, diabetes, or cancer. I am a vegan.

Mentioned in this video:
* Diet Power ( http://dietpower.com/ )
* DietMinder Personal Food & Fitness Journal
* Vega Complete Whole Food Health Optimizer
* Deva Vegan Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement

More resources for vegan weight loss:

http://www.vegansociety.com/people/health/weight.php

http://www.vegfamily.com/health/vegan-weight-loss.htm

http://www.all-creatures.org/mhvs/nl-2006-wi-losing.html

Citations regarding my claim that meat and dairy are dangerous:

http://www.cancerproject.org/diet_cancer/facts/meat.php

http://www.thechinastudy.com/PDFs/ChinaStudy_Excerpt.pdf

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/foodborneinfections_g.htm#mostcommon

http://www.drmcdougall.com/med_cholesterol.html

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Vegetarian Recipes l Lentil Walnut Veggie Burgers

Friday, January 29th, 2010

How to make Lentil Walnut Veggie Burgers Video. Veggie Burgers are a nutritional alternative to beef burgers. Many people don’t think of making their own veggie burgers but they are really easy to make at home. Store bought veggie burgers are nutritional but often very high in sodium and preservatives. You can substitute the eggs in this recipe with “flax eggs” which are a mix of 6 tbsp ground flax to 2 tbsp boiling water. The milk in this recipe can be substituted with either soya milk or rice milk. This makes the recipe completely vegan!
Lentils are high in fiber which makes them a good protector against bowel cancer. I recommend organic, low sodium lentils if you are buying canned. They are an excellent source of protein and are an important source of B vitamins, especially B3, which is essential for both a healthy nervous system and digestive system. They are high in iron, zinc and calcium and are a good replacement for red meat. Like meat, the iron in lentils is better absorbed when they are eaten with a good source of vitamin C like leafy green vegetables.
Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, a special type of fat that is essential for our bodies, but that the body cannot produce.
(Re omega 3 see also http://flaxseeds.blogspot.com )
Walnuts are also a very good source of monounsaturated fats.
Walnuts contain many powerful antioxidants, including ellagic and gallic acids, pus antioxidant phenols and vitamin E. The minerals copper and manganese are also found in abundance in these tasty nuts.

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Vitamins & Diets : Why Apple Cider Vinegar Helps for Weight Loss

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Apply cider vinegar helps with general metabolism by neutralizing pH levels in the intestines. Lose weight by involving apple cider vinegar in a diet with tips from a registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist in this free video on nutrition and healthy eating.

Expert: Rachael Richardson
Contact: www.nutrolution.com
Bio: Rachael Richardson is a registered dietitian and a Florida-licensed nutritionist.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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