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I’ve been vegan for my entire teen and adult life, and most of my friends and family follow a vegan lifestyle as well. For that reason, I often forget that my…

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Earlier, we proclaimed chocolate as our Food of the Week, and credited its antioxidant content as the reason for the health allure of this sweet confection. But the benefits of a bit of dark chocolate extend beyond the physical – I’m talking about…

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People often tell me that they converted to a vegan lifestyle for health reasons, whether because their doctor ordered it (often for older individuals with cholesterol or blood pressure problems) or because they did some research and decided that veganism was a more…

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Think of chocolate, and you may conjure up images of “forbidden” Butterfinger bars and brownies, and shudder at the thought of “all that fat” winding up on your thighs. But it may be time to reconsider your idea of chocolate as a sinful…

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This week, we’re revering the mango as our Food of the Week, thanks to its excellent nutrient content and soothing enzymes and compounds – the perfect fruit for your athletic needs and your taste buds.

In India, mangoes are sometimes called…

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Although the wild mango can be traced back to 4,000 BCE, and was consumed by those living in the foothills of the Himalayas for thousands of years, you might not have enjoyed this early version of this springtime fruit. Apparently,…

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When I tell new acquaintances that I’m vegan, the reactions I get range from terrified to awestruck to envious. When it comes to close friends and family who aren’t vegan, some are timid and apologetic for their own cheese habit, while others…

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Diabetes affects close to 250 million adults worldwide, and that number is expected to reach 400 million by 2025 – so chances are good that either you or someone you love is at a high risk for developing the illness.

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Summer is nearly upon us, and with it comes the fresh produce we’ve been waiting for - including the always popular strawberry, our Food of the Week and an annual favorite in most American households. Whether a tasty snack, part of a…

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Are you curious about the vegan lifestyle? Does it seem a little bit mysterious? Perhaps you’ve thought about trying it yourself. In this column from senior staff writer Katie Drummond, Katie explores many of the challenges that vegans face and dispels popular myths…

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It shouldn’t be hard for you to get excited about trying some new recipes with this week’s Food of the Week. Unlike some of our more unusual selections like quinoa or swiss chard, we’re bringing you a ubiquitous seasonal berry this time around…

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Open up your bathroom cabinets. Is the area under your sink a clean and pristine storage space, populated solely by guest towels and an extra roll or two of toilet paper? Didn’t think so. For most of us, bathrooms are a space that…

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Long before Skinny Bitch gracelessly proclaimed the weight loss benefits of a vegan lifestyle, women and men have been adopting vegetarianism for so-called “health reasons.” Translation: they wanted to lose weight.…

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This week, we’re getting a little exotic, and encouraging you to mix up your usual cooking routine with a very special mushroom – the shitake, a staple of sushi joints and Asian stir fries, is our Food of the Week.

Shitake…

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Most American women spend a large part of the day (think 9 to 5) sitting at a desk. For those of you lucky enough to work outside or have fitness included in your job description, it isn’t a struggle to maintain an active…

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