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Tag Archives: Vegetarian
A Vegetarian Diet Slashes Heart Disease Risk – New Study
In this episode of Health News, I want to talk about a new study that just came out in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. This study looked at vegetarian diets and heart disease risk. Continue reading
Posted in Diet Tips, Health, In The News, Nutrition, Scientific Studies
Tagged Diabetes, Diet, Heart Disease, Stroke, Studies, Vegan, Vegetarian
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My interview with the controversial Harley Johnstone a.k.a. Durian Rider at the Woodstock Fruit Festival
In a rare moment, I get to sit down with Harley Johnston aka Durian Rider to have a chat at the Woodstock Fruit Festival. Harley, on his channel ‘durianriders’, likes to stir the hornets nest and get people thinking in provocative ways about veganism. Continue reading
Posted in Diet Tips, Interviews, Nutrition, Plant Powered Athletes, The Journey, Uncategorized
Tagged 30BAD, 30bananasaday.com, 80/10/10, 811LFRV, Athlete, Diet, Dogma, Durian Rider, durianriders, Events, Fitness, Harley Johnstone, Health, Low Fat Raw Vegan, Raw, Raw Food, Travel, Vegan, Vegetarian
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VegNews Interview
I’m a bit behind the ball on this post, but I wanted to let you know that Running Raw has been featured in this month’s (March/April) issue of VegNews Magazine!! The issue focuses on vegan men. Check it out! Continue reading
Posted in Diet Tips, Health, In The News, Interviews, Plant Powered Athletes, The Journey, Tips & Tricks
Tagged Interview, Vegan, Vegetarian, VegNews
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Running Raw Update 7/29/11 – New Audiobook Released!
After 2 months of editing and compiling the best segments of my most recent lecture tour “Turbo Charge Your Life!” I am happy to announce that I have finally released my second audiobook. It is packed with the latest tools and information that I have used to help me in achieving my most recent successes. I hope you find value in it as well. Continue reading
Posted in Diet Tips, Health, Newsletters, Nutrition, Plant Powered Athletes, Presentations, Recipes, The Journey, Tips & Tricks, Training
Tagged Athlete, Audiobook, Championships, Diet, Fitness, Health, Illness, National Championships, Newsletters, Raw, Studies, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Iron Absorption on a Vegan Diet – Part III
As I stated in Iron Absorption on a Vegan Diet – Part I, there is plenty of iron in a whole, plant based diet. The trick is absorption. In addition to adding vitamin C containing foods to your diet, another way to ensure that you are absorbing all the iron you need is to add garlic and onions to the mix. Continue reading
Posted in Diet Tips, Health, In The News, Nutrition, Scientific Studies
Tagged Aborsption, Amino Acids, Anemia, Diet Tips, Garlic, Health, Immune System, Iron, Minerals, Onions, Phytonutrients, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Iron Absorption on a Vegan Diet – Part II
The popular media will tell you that vegans are likely to be iron deficient and at risk for anemia. This prompts many vegans, especially women to take iron supplements. While this may seem like the smart choice to avoid a deficiency, there is much research to prove the contrary. Before taking an iron supplement you may want to consider the potential risks listed below. Continue reading
Posted in Diet Tips, Health, Nutrition
Tagged Anemia, Children, Disease, Free Radicals, Heart Disease, Illness, Inflammation, Iron, Liver, Minerals, Supplements, Toxicity, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Iron Absorption on a Vegan Diet – Part I
There are many who believe that plants lack iron and therefore vegans are likely to become anemic. While it is true that anemia seems to be more common in the vegan population, it is not for a lack of iron … Continue reading
Posted in Diet Tips, Nutrition
Tagged Absorption, Anemia, Chicago, Deficiency, Diet, Free Radicals, Greens, Heme, Iron, Nutrition, Smoothie, Supplementation, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vitamin C
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Over Their Dead Bodies
How often do you consider the effects of your dietary choices on others? Maybe it’s time you started. Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Rants
Tagged Animal Activism, Animal Rights, Chicago, Choice, Health, Rant, Raw Food, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Loss
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High Protein Diets & Bone Loss
A new study shows that high protein, animal based diets increase bone loss – Unfortunately, they only studied older women and not the population as a whole.
High-protein diets may cause bone loss in older women Continue reading
Posted in Health, In The News, Nutrition, Scientific Studies
Tagged Bone Loss, Calcium, Diet, Health, Meat, Osteoporosis, Protein, Studies, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Loss
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FAQ – Should you eat a Raw Vegan diet?
This is the first in my new FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) video series, where I’ll be answering many of the questions that fill up my various inboxes.
Today’s question – “Should I go raw?” Continue reading →