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Why is the Dalai Lama Not Vegan?
I’ve always respected the Dalai Lama and his efforts at promoting World Peace, and his profound respect for all living sentient beings. I have quite a few books by the Dalai Lama, many of them teaching love & compassion, and even his teaching to love our enemies. Given what the ... more
Read moreAmerican Diet Receives a Relatively Poor Grade
Report Card of the Standard American Diet According to this study, adults in the U.S. are still consuming a lot of refined carbohydrates and a lot of saturated fat. Particularly, older people, those with low income, and those with a low education attainment face greater hurdles in eating unhealthy. The ... more
Read moreDisney Is Going Forward, Not Backwards
Disney’s Theme Parks Are Going Vegan Disney’s Theme Parks Going Vegan Disney announced on Tuesday that their U.S. theme parks are adding plant-based options to every dining locations in the parks. Walt Disney World and Disneyland will offer more than 400 vegan dishes at all of their restaurants. Orlando, Florida’s ... more
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Diet and the Tsimane People
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190916081430.htm The Tsimane people are an indigenous tribe that live in the tropical forests of Bolivia. They are well-known for having low blood pressure and good cardiovascular health. They traditionally hunt, fish, farm, and gather food for subsistence. Unlike the standard American diet, their traditional diet is higher in carbohydrates, ... more
Read moreHuman Heart Evolved For Endurance
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190916170120.htm This is an interesting article. The article states that the human heart evolved for endurance. The study measured and compared heart function in more than 160 study participants. The subjects were divided between sedentary people, American football players, elite runners, and indigenous subsistence farmers. For the indigenous farmers, they ... more
Read moreA Simple Asian-Style Vegan Meal
As a longtime vegan, I’m more into the simplicity of whole foods. Of course, everyone knows whole foods in its organic state are the healthiest foods around, and at this point I can actually feel the difference. And having been to China, I was heavily influenced by their way of ... more
Read moreWhat Happens If The US Eats A Carnivore Diet?
This is what could happen if the U.S. eats a carnivore diet. more
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