Various Protein Structures courtesy of Protein Data Bank
Everyone is always concerned with how much protein we eat daily. Through knowledge, understanding, and love we will end this ignorance which has lead to useless fear and unnecessary disease. The frequent question vegans get is: “Are you sure you are getting enough protein?” When we know and understand what protein really is (molecules, not animals), and that quality protein will always reign over quantity protein, then we can then start asking the right questions. After all, what good does it do you to take in a lot of protein if you can’t digest and absorb it or eliminate its waste products? more …
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Yesterday, Oprah Winfrey had author Michael Pollan (The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Food Rules), actress and author Alicia Silverstone (Clueless, The Kind Diet) and Chipotle restaurant founder Steve Ells as guests on her show for “Food 101″, an episode dedicated to food. The show focused on the truth about the food we eat – where it comes from, what is added to (or removed from) it, and different diets. A big shout-out to all the guests and to Oprah, for having the courage to shed a little light on a crucial topic. We watched the show and here is what we each had to say about the subject. more …
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Dear HLife: What Should I Eat When Training for a Marathon?
Dear HLifer:
As we always say here at HLife, we don’t processed-sugarcoat ANYTHING. The answer, straight up and simple, is: A whole food plant-based diet is the best nutrition all around for the human machine, especially when you are training for a race. Just check out my two fave athletes, amazing guys, and whole food, plant-based diet enthusiasts: Running Raw’s Tim Van Orden and professional Ironman triathlete Branden Brazier. Those guys are a great example of dramatically enhancing athletic performance by going raw and vegan. Now, if what you follow now is a Western diet, don’t freak out and attempt to switch over in one sweep to vegan or raw (or both) with no knowledge of what you are doing (I know you want to!) Make the change gradually by increasing the whole food, plant-based portion of your meals and decreasing your animal food intake. The more you increase your plant-based foods, the more your body will naturally start to reject acidic and hard-to-digest animal foods. more …
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Dear HLife: How Do I Transition Into A Plant-Based Diet?
Dear HLifer,
The act of choosing what to eat expresses a level of consciousness in a being. A plant-based diet is founded on Love, compassion and respect for our planet, as well as for all sentient beings. It is a step towards a realistic spiritual life (see Spirituality: What A Concept post), taking responsibility for the future of our planet and the continuance of the human race. First, we must understand that everyone is its own unique being, living his or her own evolutionary process. Transitioning to a plant-based diet is a process, but a conscious processes of which your mind and body will determine the speed. For example, some people take away red meat, then gradually stop eating chicken and fish. Others go vegan-raw in one day and never go back. Whichever the case may be for you, you need to do it with Knowledge of what you are doing: Know what your body needs and make sure you provide the right nourishment in order to feel balanced and energized. more …
Rant: I just can’t see why people don’t see that the health of the planet is directly linked to out own personal health. You can’t be green without being healthy. It’s just not the way things work. Stop the myopia and make the connection. H = G Health equals Green, this is the formula for a better planet, and here’s why.
In order for you to be healthy, a few things apply:
- ✽ Your nutrition must be primarily composed of an organic plant-based diet. You can read all about this all over this site.
- ✽ You must be of right thought, an informed person of good intention followed by good action. You can’t be healthy if you’re ignorant or your mind is poisoned.
- ✽ You must be connected spiritually. more …
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Dear HLife: I’m trying to detox my whole body. What would be my first step to do, without going to the extreme of the Master Cleanse?
Dear HLifer,
There is a misconception that detoxing is a quick-fix for a bad lifestyle. Detoxing is a temporary relief, and when you are to the point of considering a detox, what you should really be considering is overall healthier lifestyle habits. Health is a lifestyle, not a quick fix. more …
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Ah, the holiday season…’tis the time for giving. Although this should happen year round, Christmas and Hanukkah are the designated dates for giving gifts, and whether it is a virtual, zero-dollars, expensive, or crafty gift, people are thinking of providing for their loved ones. Here’s a thought: How about a gift for the planet? Our planet, Earth (Tera), is a living organism that provides a lot for us. Earth is our home, our family, our Mother Nature, and she deserves our love and respect. In my humble opinion, how can we expect and talk about real love if we consume the very thing (cattle) that is a huge factor in hurting the planet that we are supposed to be loving and respecting? more …
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All food is not created equal. As you read in our post Why Organic?, buying organic means no genetically modified organisms (“frankenfoods”,) synthetic pesticides or herbicides in your fruits and vegetables, among other benefits (check out the video below.) Still, organic food is not readily available everywhere the way it is here in Los Angeles. So, for those of you who can’t always buy organic but wish to give your liver a break and avoid eating as many pesticides as you can, here is a wonderful tool: The Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides. more …
