Thursday, July 12, 2012
Monday, July 9, 2012
A Change: Vegan to Total Vegetarian Blog Name Change.
You may have noticed a change to the title of my blog. I want to make it clear that I support all types of vegetarianism and veganism. However, after a couple of months of research and contemplation, I feel it is fair to consider myself a Total Vegetarian instead of a Vegan. I still eat honey and wear wool. I also still wear my old leather belts and shoes. How can I justify throwing my expensive shoes away and buying new ones? That wouldn't help the planet at all.
Veganism is not just about food. It is an ethical decision. Since my main purpose in eating like a Vegan was for health reasons and not ethical reasons, I feel I shouldn't call myself a Vegan.
If I can't promote "genuine, fully ethical veganism," then I shouldn't call myself a vegan. However, I do and still try to purchase items (i.e. clothing, shoes, and etc) that were not made using animal products.
I'm sure I will throw away those leather shoes and belts some day, but until then...I'm a Total Vegetarian.
I know this change could be dangerous because some people might think, "oh, she said she's a vegetarian...that means she can eat cheese." Therefore, you will probably catch me saying, "I eat a vegan diet" if I can't or don't feel like explaining what Total Vegetarianism is. :)
Here's a great article:
http://www.vegsource.com/john-davis/why-vegans-need-total-vegetarians.html
Veganism is not just about food. It is an ethical decision. Since my main purpose in eating like a Vegan was for health reasons and not ethical reasons, I feel I shouldn't call myself a Vegan.
If I can't promote "genuine, fully ethical veganism," then I shouldn't call myself a vegan. However, I do and still try to purchase items (i.e. clothing, shoes, and etc) that were not made using animal products.
I'm sure I will throw away those leather shoes and belts some day, but until then...I'm a Total Vegetarian.
I know this change could be dangerous because some people might think, "oh, she said she's a vegetarian...that means she can eat cheese." Therefore, you will probably catch me saying, "I eat a vegan diet" if I can't or don't feel like explaining what Total Vegetarianism is. :)
Here's a great article:
http://www.vegsource.com/john-davis/why-vegans-need-total-vegetarians.html
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Foodmatters
I just watched Foodmatters, which is on instant download on Netflix. I bet it's free on Hulu.com too. Did you know you can cure cancer with Vitamin C and other nutrients? Did you know that Niacin can cure suicidal depression? There's a world of nutritional science I never knew. The documentary says that the best doctor for you is yourself. You know what makes you feel good and what doesn't.
There is a guy on the documentary named David Wolfe who is an advocate for a raw organic plant based diet. He said a cousin of his lost an incredible amount of weight (I want to say it was 250 lbs...either that or he weighed 250) on this diet. He lost 15 pounds one day. All of the toxins in his body were coming out through bowel movements. He was having 12 bowel movements every day. I know that sounds disgusting, but can you believe all of his weight was coming out of him through his bowels?? He was allowing his body to get rid of the toxins on its own by eating a proper diet!
Charlotte Gerson is also in this documentary, who is the founder of The Gerson Institute. She said that you cannot expect your body to absorb healthy nutrients when there are so many toxins in your body. Some foods and all drugs are examples of toxins. By ridding yourself of these toxins, you are then able to start absorbing the healthy nutrients your body needs.
I also learned that there have been 10 deaths related to vitamins in the passed 25 years while there have been over 2,000,000 deaths related to drugs and medicines in the same amount of time. hmmm...I think I'll continue to take my multivitamins.
Cancer is on the rise, so why not consider a plant based diet? Especially since it has been proven to reverse all degenerative diseases! It's ultimately less expensive and depressing than eating meat. It takes less energy to make and consume plants.
I also learned that although living a healthy life makes since, it doesn't make money. Doctors do not learn or educate on nutritional and natural ways to cure diseases because it doesn't make money for America. There is a billion or trillion dollar industry pumping toxins in to our bodies daily. Chemo causes cancer, but it's also supposed to get rid of it...hmmm. On the other hand, Vitamin C is inexpensive and it doesn't cause any terrible reactions or side effects. Again..hmmm. Why doesn't the public know about it? They aren't supposed to know or people wouldn't make money! tricky, tricky. Another clue as to why vegans are considered terrorists (check out http://www.greenisthenewred.com/blog/ or just look it up on Google).
I know these are some random thoughts, but it's what stuck out to me after watching Foodmatters. You should consider watching it if you want to get a start on learning how to live a long and happy life.
There is a guy on the documentary named David Wolfe who is an advocate for a raw organic plant based diet. He said a cousin of his lost an incredible amount of weight (I want to say it was 250 lbs...either that or he weighed 250) on this diet. He lost 15 pounds one day. All of the toxins in his body were coming out through bowel movements. He was having 12 bowel movements every day. I know that sounds disgusting, but can you believe all of his weight was coming out of him through his bowels?? He was allowing his body to get rid of the toxins on its own by eating a proper diet!
Charlotte Gerson is also in this documentary, who is the founder of The Gerson Institute. She said that you cannot expect your body to absorb healthy nutrients when there are so many toxins in your body. Some foods and all drugs are examples of toxins. By ridding yourself of these toxins, you are then able to start absorbing the healthy nutrients your body needs.
I also learned that there have been 10 deaths related to vitamins in the passed 25 years while there have been over 2,000,000 deaths related to drugs and medicines in the same amount of time. hmmm...I think I'll continue to take my multivitamins.
Cancer is on the rise, so why not consider a plant based diet? Especially since it has been proven to reverse all degenerative diseases! It's ultimately less expensive and depressing than eating meat. It takes less energy to make and consume plants.
I also learned that although living a healthy life makes since, it doesn't make money. Doctors do not learn or educate on nutritional and natural ways to cure diseases because it doesn't make money for America. There is a billion or trillion dollar industry pumping toxins in to our bodies daily. Chemo causes cancer, but it's also supposed to get rid of it...hmmm. On the other hand, Vitamin C is inexpensive and it doesn't cause any terrible reactions or side effects. Again..hmmm. Why doesn't the public know about it? They aren't supposed to know or people wouldn't make money! tricky, tricky. Another clue as to why vegans are considered terrorists (check out http://www.greenisthenewred.com/blog/ or just look it up on Google).
I know these are some random thoughts, but it's what stuck out to me after watching Foodmatters. You should consider watching it if you want to get a start on learning how to live a long and happy life.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Vegan Baking Website
I'm preparing for a vegan baking party thing tonight. This website was suggested to everyone attending. Just thought I'd share since it's pretty amazing. :)
http://veganbaking.net/component/jreviews/recipes/recipes_c220/?Itemid&order=rating
yum! enjoy!
http://veganbaking.net/component/jreviews/recipes/recipes_c220/?Itemid&order=rating
yum! enjoy!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Defining "Vegan"
I found this neat site today called www.veganoutreach.org. I was reading through their definitions of vegan. The main one that stuck in my head was in the "define it yourself" section. Here it is:
"When the term “vegan” was coined, times were different, and animal products weren’t in almost everything. You could eliminate all animal products and still live a relatively normal life. Nowadays you’d have to eliminate the use of phones, books, computers, cars, bicycles, planes, etc. (all of which contain some elements of animal products) to be “vegan” by the original definition. So, since I’m assuming you’re not willing to do that, you’ll have to define your own version of veganism, and live your life accordingly."
This is how I have defined veganism in my head..I just haven't been able to put it in to words. It all depends on how much you can pay attention to and what you're willing to go through. Would you stop flying in planes because there are animal products in them?? I most certainly wouldn't. I just hope that with so many vegans out there, we could help stop the use of animal products. I know that sounds a bit ignorant and naive, but seriously... boycotting airlines? All of my family lives 2,000 miles away...I'm not going to stop visiting them because of what the plane is made out of.
"When the term “vegan” was coined, times were different, and animal products weren’t in almost everything. You could eliminate all animal products and still live a relatively normal life. Nowadays you’d have to eliminate the use of phones, books, computers, cars, bicycles, planes, etc. (all of which contain some elements of animal products) to be “vegan” by the original definition. So, since I’m assuming you’re not willing to do that, you’ll have to define your own version of veganism, and live your life accordingly."
This is how I have defined veganism in my head..I just haven't been able to put it in to words. It all depends on how much you can pay attention to and what you're willing to go through. Would you stop flying in planes because there are animal products in them?? I most certainly wouldn't. I just hope that with so many vegans out there, we could help stop the use of animal products. I know that sounds a bit ignorant and naive, but seriously... boycotting airlines? All of my family lives 2,000 miles away...I'm not going to stop visiting them because of what the plane is made out of.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Busting Vegan Myths and Stereotypes
This is a great article! I know people who think I will start to look pale and sickly soon. Some people think I've become a vegan for "hippy" or "activist" reasons. I just want to live a long, happy, and medicine-free life. (I'll take medicine if I have to, which I do now, so I'm not one of those crazies.)
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/busting-myths-and-stereotypes-about-vegans/
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/busting-myths-and-stereotypes-about-vegans/
Monday, May 21, 2012
I went to a party yesterday where everyone was a meat eater except the host, Kevin, and myself. If it weren't for our lovely host, I would have totally given in to eat some cheese. I sat at a table the entire time with a plate of delicious cheese right under my nose. Then, when it came time to cooking our vegan burgers, I was so hungry having to wait that I almost just plopped them right on top of the beef burgers. Our host caught me and made sure there was a spot wiped clean on the grill for our burgers. I almost gave in a bunch of times to losing my "vegan powers" (a term I have learned from the Friends). Almost ironically, I read an article today on the vegansaurus blog that will help me in trying times like yesterday... http://vegansaurus.com/post/23482722215/how-to-stay-vegan
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