Dec 31, 2011 | Eat Naturally, Food/Health Connections, Products & Programs, Vegetarian / Vegan
When I went off to college my culinary skills consisted of operating a manual can opener, a hot plate, and a microwave. Everything I ate was pre-packaged, processed food. I was big on the beef stew in a can. That was a special treat. I also ate a lot of...
Nov 23, 2011 | Eat Naturally, Food/Health Connections, Vegetarian / Vegan
I try to use nature as a guide when making nutrition decisions and recommendations. While I continue to think that most people will benefit from a vegan lifestyle for a month or so twice a year, I have been rethinking a lifelong vegan lifestyle lately because it...
Jul 13, 2011 | Food Science, Food/Health Connections, Vegetarian / Vegan
Vegetarianism is becoming more and more popular as people recognize the health benefits of a plant-based diet. However, after years of a vegetarian (mostly vegan) lifestyle, I’ve come to realize that many people are unclear as to what, or how, to feed a vegetarian. ...
Oct 10, 2010 | Food/Health Connections, Vegetarian / Vegan
In the midst of my Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy studies, I decided to become a vegetarian – vegan, mostly. It wasn’t for ethical reasons; it was for health reasons. Since then, I have been asked by many people “How do I become vegetarian?” “I’m so glad you...