A few weeks ago, I posted about PETA’s new “Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door” contest and its results. Now PETA has announced it’s 2012 winners for its annual “Sexiest Vegetarians” contest, which has been around much longer. The winners for 2012 are Jessica Chastain (The Help, Take Shelter) and Woody Harrelson (Hunger Games, 7 Pounds). I [...]
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Oxford Study Says Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Best for Weight Loss
If you’ve so much as watched a newscast or opened a newspaper in the last year, you know that obesity has become an epidemic problem here in the US. In fact, the American Journal of Preventive medicine states that the number of Americans considered to be obese is expected to rise from 34% to 42% [...]
Itching To Hit The Beach? These Fruits Will Help You Get Ready!
There are two things that I especially love about summer: going to the beach (preferably one far away) and all those delicious fresh fruits that are in abundance. Fruits can also help you get your bod ready to hit the sand if you’re not feeling particularly good about your weight at the moment. Self is [...]
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 [...]
Do You Need a Vegetarian Diet Makeover?
One of the misconceptions about eating a vegetarian diet is that it automatically makes you healthy. This is only partly true. It probably makes you healthier than you were, but it doesn’t necessarily guarantee good health. This was made very clear to me when I saw my weight creeping up during this past year. It [...]
The Mediterranean Diet for Vegetarians
The Mediterranean Diet, also known as the Prasouda Diet, has gotten quite a bit of attention in the last several years. It’s also garnered quite a bit of praise from nutritionists and followers. I’ve been looking at different diets and weight loss plans to see how many of them are realistic for vegetarians. Although I [...]
Can Vegetarians Go On The Paleo Diet?
I have a good friend who is raving about her experience with the Paleo Diet. She’s been on it for almost four months now and claims that she feels terrific. I know she looks great; she’s lost over thirty pounds and definitely has a ton of energy. I was complimenting her the other day about [...]
Get Skinny on Healthy Thai Vegetarian Cuisine
If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to take a vacation to Thailand, then you’ll know that this vibrant country rewards its visitors with a feast for the eyes and a feast for the taste buds. From the bustling streets of Bangkok, to the peaceful calm of the opulent Buddhist temples, from the busy markets that [...]
