A lot of people say that theyd go vegetarian if it werent for one holdback: bacon. Yes, bacon might be delicious but there is absolutely no reason it has to come from pigs (or any other animal). Try the best vegan bacon alternatives and you will never miss the real thing again.
Diane Vukovic
Can You Get B12 from Intestinal Bacteria?
Unlike most other vitamins, vitamin B12 is not made by plants or animals. Rather, it is made from bacteria. Thus, the argument that vegans can make their own B12 from intestinal bacteria seemingly makes sense. Some nutritionists like Dr. Charles Partito make compelling arguments about the existence of B12 in plants. Of course, the guy is trying to sell you his cleansing products though. The same goes for Dr. Vivian Vetrano who says that B12 coenzymes are readily found in raw plants. She’d like you to join her retreat.
Arian Foster: Profile of a Vegan NFL Star
As far as NFL stars go, Houston Texan running back Arian Foster definitely stands out – and not just for his record of most rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. Foster is considered “unusual” in the world of pro sports because he writes poetry, majored in philosophy, and openly supports gay marriage. But, of all of the things which make Arian Foster unique, the one which gets the most attention is his diet.
Vitamin K2: The Most Important Yet Underrated Vitamin for Your Heart and Bones
When it comes to vitamins, we hear a lot about C, our Bs, and D. But rarely do we ever hear anyone hype up the merits of vitamin K along the lines of, Eat your greens Jimmy. They have lots of vitamin K!
The reason that vitamin K hasnt made it onto the health radar is because we assumed we were getting enough of it. However, recent studies show that it may be time to start giving vitamin K some attention.
The Vitamin D Superfood for Vegetarians and Vegans
Whether you are vegan or not, vitamin D is probably something you should be worried about. One study found that the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the United States was 41.6%. The situation is so bad that The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition called it a pandemic. Here is what you need to know about vitamin D to make sure you are getting enough vitamin D on a plant-based diet.
11 Depressingly Real Examples of Sexism in Meat Marketing
It is Women’s History Month and, despite what the morons on Capitol Hill are saying, sexism is far from over. The problem isn’t just rampant in the workplace, healthcare policies, or politics. Sexism goes right into the foods we eat – and the meat industry is right at the heart of it all.
How to Use a Menstrual Cup: The Most Complete Guide You Will Ever Read
Its been about 10 years since I started using a menstrual cup (I use a Diva Cup). I’ve now started on my third cup. Yes, they really do last that long! I’m not sure how I got started using a menstrual cup. I imagine that, at the time, the idea of putting a little silicon cup in your vagina probably sounded a bit weird. But, if you think about it, it isn’t any weirder than the idea of putting tampons up there. And if you really think about it and do your research, the idea of putting conventional tampons inside of you is totally crazy.
Vegan Cat Food: How to Keep Your Cat Healthy on a Vegan Diet
I dont want to get into the moral argument of feeding your cat vegan food. Leave that for another forum. The goal here is, if you do choose a vegan diet for your cat, to make sure your cat stays healthy. Let me warn you: a vegan cat diet is going to be expensive (especially during the first year when you need to check your cats urine pH and have more frequent vet checkups). If you choose to make your own vegan cat food, it can also be very time consuming. But, if you go about it correctly, your cat can be healthy on a vegan diet.
Vegan Condoms: Guide to Choosing Safe, Healthy Vegan Condoms
If you are a sexually-active adult, then chances are you use condoms. If you also happen to be vegan, then you might be surprised to learn that not all condoms are vegan. Even if you arent vegan, there are still a lot of reasons why you might want to ditch your current brand of condoms and switch to vegan condoms instead.
Algae as a Vegan Source of B12: What the Experts Have to Say
There is no denying that algae is one of the true vegetarian super foods. Depending on the type of algae, it can be loaded with iron, calcium, iodine, and many other important nutrients for. But there is still a lot of controversy around whether algae is a good source of vitamin B12 for vegetarians and vegans. Here is what the experts have to say on the issue.