I’ve posted before on the fact that childhood obesity has become an epidemic in this country. Kids as young as 9 years old are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes because of unhealthy eating habits and a lack of exercise. Now a new study is also showing that obesity can even have a negative impact [...]
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Medical Summit Concludes That the Vegetarian Diet is Best for Losing Weight
Last week, researchers and medical professionals gathered in Washington for a summit on obesity called “The Weight of the Nation.” The topic was the rising incidence of obesity in the US. Some experts are calling this increase a national epidemic. One of the things discussed at the summit was a study released in 2006 that [...]
HBO Takes a Look at Obesity in America and So Should Vegetarians
Since May 14, HBO has started to air its four-part documentary series, “The Weight of the Nation“, which takes an in-depth look at the cause of and solutions to obesity and overweight in the US. The series will cover subjects such as the health risks of obesity and excess body fat, the growing problem of [...]
The Fruit That Makes You and Keeps You Smarter
In my inbox this morning was a new article from one of my favorite resources, the Real Age website run by Drs. Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizin. I’ve been a huge fan since the publication of their first book, “You: The Owner’s Manual.” In fact, even though they don’t necessarily endorse vegetarianism, it was information [...]
7 Surprising Reasons to Go Organic
I love my subscription to Organic Gardening magazine and I also really look forward to getting Organic Gardening’s email newsletters. As passionately as I feel about the vegetarian lifestyle, I am equally passionate about growing and eating organic foods. I think that this is especially because I’m a vegetarian. To me, there’s little profit in [...]
Mario Batali Joins Meatless Mondays. Wait, Mario Batali!!??
Vegetarians just got a boost in chic. The Washington post has announced that celebrity chef and serious carnivore Mario Batali is not only joining the movement for Meatless Mondays, he’s even added two vegetarian entrees to the Monday menus at two of his restaurants named after his beloved meat: Bar Jamon and Carnevino. Mario Batali [...]
Are You an Unhealthy Vegetarian?
There is a very interesting article this week in the Niagara Gazette. The article is written by Catherine Stack, who’s a very well respected doctor of naturopathy and a frequent author. In this particular article, she asks, Are You an Unhealthy Vegetarian?” In the piece, she describes the different types of vegetarians, such as ovo-lacto [...]
70-year-old US grandmother discovers her fountain of youth
If, like me, you’re one of those people that enjoy exploring the internet for new health hints and tips you’ve probably come across all types of advertisements offering to provide you with the secrets of youth – for a sizeable amount of $’s of course. It’s called targeted advertising; the ads I see on the [...]
Are vegetarians happier than meat eaters?
If you’re looking for reasons to become a vegetarian, I’ve found some fantastic motivation today! Like me, you may have chosen to become a vegetarian for the sake of your physical health and the physical health of your family, but guess what? It seems that a vegetarian diet also improves your mental health, helping you [...]
