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Vegan vs Vegetarian: The Choice Is Yours
If you’re a newbie to the world of vegetarianism, then welcome! We’ve been waiting for you! Most folks who’ve devoted their life to maintaining a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle and are already well-versed in the categories and characterizations of vegans and vegetarians may wish to “turn the page.” This memo is not intended for you; rather, it is intended as a primer for those who just … [Read More...]
Bioflavonoids: What They Are and Why You Need Them
Once known as "vitamin P", flavonoids (or bioflavonoids) are a class of plant pigments and antioxidants that are largely responsible for colors of many fruits and flowers. Some research suggests that bioflavonoids may have anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antiviral, and anti-cancer properties. Numerous studies have demonstrated their unique role in protecting vitamin C from oxidation in … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Meatloaf Recipes: 3 of the Very Best!
Many carnivores, vegetarians, would-be vegetarians and vegans alike have experienced the joy of such comfort foods as home-made meatloaf. For vegetarians, the “meat” is creatively substituted with a variety of vegetarian-friendly alternatives such as rice, breadcrumbs or lentils. In scouring the best-of-the-Web, we found three top-rated, highly-reviewed, delicious and … [Read More...]
Vitamin D Overdose
According to the Vitamin D Council, too much vitamin D can be harmful though it is considered one of the safest substances you could possibly ingest. Truth is, vitamin D toxicity is extremely rare. You are far more likely to be at risk for a vitamin D deficiency than an overdose. Nonetheless, a vitamin D overdose is possible. So, what is vitamin D toxicity? A vitamin D overdose can occur where … [Read More...]
Vegetarians and Postage Stamps Make Excellent Bedfellows
As if you didn't already have your own personal reasons for being a vegetarian, now you can add another reason to the list: Your favorite hero or mentor is probably one too! PETA has just launched their own limited edition stamp collection featuring twenty famous vegetarians. Oh yes, all the usual heroes are in there--Ghandi, Leonardo da Vinci, Ellen DeGeneres--but you'll also find the lesser … [Read More...]
