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Thanks for participating! All 1000 plus of you. I included both entrants here and ...
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From my comment on care2.com. I am never happy to hear of anyone getting bad news, especially about their health. I truly am sorry for Ms. Deen. I'm also sorry about her choices as a very public figure.As far as I know there is no drug that doesn't have some degree of toxicity. If that's her choice, to take [...]
From my comment on care2.com. I am never happy to hear of anyone getting bad news, especially about their health. I truly am sorry for Ms. Deen. I'm also sorry about her choices as a very public figure. As far as I know there is no drug that doesn't have some degree of toxicity. If that's her choice, to take drugs for her diabetes, it's her choice. I personally think it's lazy if she hadn't tried to cure her disease with diet. There are several doctors, which at her income level for sure, that she would have had unfettered access to, who have success with reversing diabetes and heart disease. Ornish, MacDougal, Essylsten, Fuhrman, to name a few. All have cookbooks and plans to take care of yourself with food. Ms. Deen could have made a fortune tweaking recipes of that ilk. If it doesn't work, well, drugs are your last resort, not a first choice. (Just my opinion of course). Ms. Deen lost a tremendous opportunity to take care of her country, its people, and one of it's major ills. Instead she proved it's all about the money and not doing what's right. The undermining of America comes in many forms. Encouraging personal choices which are not good for anyone except big agriculture and big food manufacturing companies. Something should have clicked after one comes down with the very disease those on the health side of the equation have been shouting warnings about from the mountain tops for years. When it didn't it just goes to bolster a claim of narcissism and denial. To say it's not possible to change I point to Tyler Florence who although doesn't cook in a healthy manner, seems to be fit and trim and Alton Brown who redesigned his entire diet and made life changes to bring his weight under control. ( http://www.foodnetwork.com/good-eats/its-not-a-diet/index.html ). No, sorry Ms. Dean, this is a big swing and a miss. I met Ms. Deen at a NYC book signing. In our brief exchange I told her although I don't cook like her or eat like her I did enjoy her spirit. She said it wasn't about the food but about bringing family together around the table. Unfortunately, with a diagnosis of this magnitude, Ms. Deen's time at her family table will in all likelihood be cut short. Marty from Marty's Flying Vegan Review
www.martysflyingveganreview.com
@veganpilotmarty
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So I received an e-mail earlier this week that my blog has been nominated for the Top 25 Vegan & Vegetarian Moms with Circle of Moms.
I've been somewhat under a rock with book details and well, being a mom! So, this nomination and site was new information to me.
As a mom of three, vegan cookbook author, and [...]
So I received an e-mail earlier this week that my blog has been nominated for the Top 25 Vegan & Vegetarian Moms with Circle of Moms.
I've been somewhat under a rock with book details and well, being a mom! So, this nomination and site was new information to me.
As a mom of three, vegan cookbook author, and blogger for over six years (wow, I just realized that!) I'd be chuffed to make the final top 25. So, if you enjoy my work, please link through to vote - I think I have 10 votes right now, lol! But, you can vote everyday until February 14th, so I'll nag remind you a few times.
And, on another note, I really want to thank those of you that contribute reviews for my books on amazon. In particular, ed&bv has been receiving wonderful comments lately, and it truly means so much to me. In fact, I've started thanking you on the reviews. I just think it is such a cool thing that someone takes the time to leave a glowing review for my work. When there's a negative review, it hits hard as an author - and, we can focus on that more than the complimentary comments. I've been so touched by the praise you've given ed&bv, that the least I can do is say "thank you" back. Even if that's corny, that's what I'm doing. (Hey, I've admitted I'm corny more than once.)
Alright. I'll be back very soon with a cookbook review... of a gal we know and love. Hint: She's vegan. :)
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If it is cold do we not shiver? If we are ill, do we not sniffle? When we are sad, do we not require hugs, understanding and something soothing for our tummies? Do we vegans need, from time to time, comfort food – just like everyone else? You bet your sweet bippy we do! This [...]
If it is cold do we not shiver? If we are ill, do we not sniffle? When we are sad, do we not require hugs, understanding and something soothing for our tummies? Do we vegans need, from time to time, comfort food – just like everyone else? You bet your sweet bippy we do! This [...]
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When I first interacted with Jenny she was close to delivering her second baby. She was miserable from carrying around excess weight, (and not just pregnancy weight either), and was becoming desperate to get her health back for the sake of her young family. Then eighteen months later, this past summer, she tipped the scales at 323 lbs and [...]
When I first interacted with Jenny she was close to delivering her second baby. She was miserable from carrying around excess weight, (and not just pregnancy weight either), and was becoming desperate to get her health back for the sake of her young family. Then eighteen months later, this past summer, she tipped the scales at 323 lbs and also had an emergency appendectomy. While in the hospital ER, Jenny realized that she was fortunate that she wasn’t there for a heart attack or stroke. Being a mother of two little boys, that time in the hospital was her wake-up call to get serious about her health. On July 1st she committed to follow Dr. Fuhrman’s nutritional recommendations in Eat to Live, and has lost over eighty pounds since then! Welcome to Disease Proof, Jenny.
What was your life like before discovering Eat to Live?
I was probably in 2nd grade when I was last at my "ideal weight.” Then I became chubby, and it only got worse in middle and high school. I used to eat to calm myself and to numb negative feelings or stressful situations. I literally would eat two Big Macs and a large fries, and drink five, large Diet Cokes; and then be considering a fish sandwich with extra tarter sauce, and then a Papa John's pizza. I knew that I had a problem when I’d constantly be thinking about that large pizza. I could eat an entire one without batting an eye . . . I knew something was terribly wrong.
What changes are you noticing?
I still have about 95 more pounds to lose, but I already feel so much better!!! I’m a high school music teacher and was a caffeine junkie to get through my long days at school and special show choir rehearsals until 9pm at night. Thankfully, I don't have caffeine or pop anymore.
Also, for the last four years I had excessive thirst issues. I once drank an entire 24 pack of water overnight on a trip. I was drinking several glasses of water every hour during the night; therefore, always needing to go to the bathroom and wasn't getting a full night of sleep. When out to eat with friends and family, in the time we were at the restaurant, I would drink 6-7 glasses of water and 6-7 glasses of diet pop. It became a "running joke" on how much I could drink, but underneath the comments, I was absolutely miserable. I'm convinced that I was on the path to diabetes, if not already there. Since my diet has changed the thirst is completely gone!
My hair is growing longer, and my skin is clearing up. I have a natural energy that I don't ever remember feeling and people around me, including my students at school, are starting to notice. I'm a better teacher, wife and Mom because of it; and for the first time in a long time, I’m caring for myself. I’m allowing myself the time to exercise and plan my food so that each day is successful instead of rushing out the door to get somewhere, not pack a thing, and then have to eat six tacos at Taco Bell. That guilt is gone and I LOVE IT!!!
I’ve recently realized that I’m a recovering food addict. Since I used food to self-medicate, and I'm not doing that this year, I’m forced to find a HEALTHY way to deal with negative feelings and process them, which has been extremely hard. I've thought about those Big Macs again when feeling stressed, but I’m committed not to numb myself with food ever again.
I know I will never go back to eating the way I did. It disgusts me now. I can't wait to lose my first 100 lbs….I’m going to have a party to celebrate! The Lord, Dr. Fuhrman, and you [Emily] have literally overhauled my life. I'm a totally different person in so many ways than what I was last year!
Do you have any success tip(s) to share from what you’ve learned so far?
Look at the bigger picture. When making food choices, it has also helped me to think about what the foods I choose will do to my body once it gets past my taste buds. I now look at the bigger picture to see how the choices I make are either helping or hurting my body.
Focus on health and longevity. During my 20's I just focused on "losing weight" and it was only for cosmetic reasons with no regard to overall health and longevity. Now in my 30's health and longevity are my main focus and the weight loss is a result of that focus.
Plan for success. If choosing unhealthy foods, ask yourself WHY. Is it because you're not allowing yourself time to plan for success and take care of yourself? Are you TOO BUSY? If so, then there's a problem. I know we're all busy; I’m there myself, but you can't take care of anyone else if you're unhealthy and sick. Are you turning to food to calm yourself down to deal with a bad day? Are you numbing negative feelings and emotions that you don't want to deal with? I would suggest getting real with yourself and get to the root problem of your (less...)
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Here’s something I’ve been mentioning in my talks lately. A 2000 study measured the percentage of calories as fat in the diet as well as cholesterol levels in a subset of EPIC-Oxford vegan and non-vegan men. Here is what they found: Meat Eaters Vegans % fat 34 30 blood cholesterol (mg/dl) 191 158 % saturated [...]
Here’s something I’ve been mentioning in my talks lately. A 2000 study measured the percentage of calories as fat in the diet as well as cholesterol levels in a subset of EPIC-Oxford vegan and non-vegan men. Here is what they found: Meat Eaters Vegans % fat 34 30 blood cholesterol (mg/dl) 191 158 % saturated [...]
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In honor of Chinese New Year (of the dragon), today’s NutritionFacts.org video-of-the-day Dragon’s Blood wraps up a ten-part series based on a groundbreaking study that measured the total Antioxidant Content of 3,139 foods, beverages, herbs, and spices. Antioxidant Power of Plant Foods Versus Animal Foods presents the best bird's eye view. [...]
In honor of Chinese New Year (of the dragon), today’s NutritionFacts.org video-of-the-day Dragon’s Blood wraps up a ten-part series based on a groundbreaking study that measured the total Antioxidant Content of 3,139 foods, beverages, herbs, and spices. Antioxidant Power of Plant Foods Versus Animal Foods presents the best bird's eye view. Researchers separated out plant…
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A study published in the scientific journal Nutrition Research last November looked at the effects on nutrient intake when dairy foods are reduced or removed from the diet. Rather than focusing just on calcium—which is easily found in other foods—the researchers looked at several nutrients that are abundant in dairy products. They concluded that [...]
A study published in the scientific journal Nutrition Research last November looked at the effects on nutrient intake when dairy foods are reduced or removed from the diet. Rather than focusing just on calcium—which is easily found in other foods—the researchers looked at several nutrients that are abundant in dairy products. They concluded that even [...]
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As an avid healthy raw-vegan, you may wonder: how could he possibly think vegetables suck and have five reasons why!? I don’t think vegetables, nor fruit, suck, at least not anymore. Growing up with these naturally nutritious foods was another story though… 5 REASONS WHY VEGETABLES SUCK (ALL HEALTHY FOOD) This is a cyclical [...]
As an avid healthy raw-vegan, you may wonder: how could he possibly think vegetables suck and have five reasons why!? I don’t think vegetables, nor fruit, suck, at least not anymore. Growing up with these naturally nutritious foods was another story though… 5 REASONS WHY VEGETABLES SUCK (ALL HEALTHY FOOD) This is a cyclical chain [...]
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A Grist writer attacks soy and is super annoying! Like we always say, soy is destroying the rainforest because [...]
Another video sent in by my grandpa! He always finds me the best stuff. I want to meet lil' gorillas! PS: Can't see the video? Watch it on Vegansaurus.com!
Does Eating Raw Make You More Spiritual? Our raw correspondant Sarah E. Brown asks!
A Grist writer attacks soy and is super annoying! Like we always say, soy is destroying the rainforest because of THE BEEF INDUSTRY! She even says that—listen to this action: “Many vegetarians turn to soy as a meat substitute, but the soy industry is inextricably linked to meat. Some 80 percent of the conventional soybeans grown in this country end up on factory farms as livestock feed.” Um … makes what sense this does? As my new favorite person J. Kenji López-Alt responds: “Because the rest of the soy is used to feed cows, the soy that I eat is somehow tainted? I mean, water is essential for the manufacture of weapons. Am I being complicit in their construction if I don't stop drinking it?” Love that guy.
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Chelsea C. alerted me to this story a while ago, what do you think? This artist makes fur stuff out of of roadkill. Chelsea thinks it's grody to the max but I don't know if it bothers me. What's your take? Discussion topic of the week!
If you want to read something nauseating, than this HuffPo post is for you!: Do Not Compare my Dogs to Pigs. Ever. It's really just bizarre. She doesn't say what exactly bothers her about pigs. She does say stuff like this: “If you have the audacity to compare my working dogs to my edible livestock, I have already stopped listening to you.” Edible livestock? What constitutes edible? Are people edible too? Can I just put edible in front of whatever I want? I also like how she has to add that her dogs are “working dogs,” because unemployed dogs are the worst.
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Dang! Well said, Alexis!
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