Try telling these guys that you need meat to be big and strong: Vegan and Vegetarian Bodybuilders Found this article useful? Please make a small donation to keep the site running. Read More
Since turning vegan I have delighted in trying weird and wonderful foods and my Dad appears to have cottoned on to this and brought me a rather interesting fruit that I’ve never set eyes on! Feeling a bit unsure I venture “Erm what is it?” My Dad triumphantly tells me it’s a Chinese dragon fruit » Read More
Green exercise is usually deemed to be any informal physical activity that takes place outdoors. This can include gardening, cycling, walking and even kite flying. Studies on Green Exercise The University of Essex have conducted an interesting six year programme of research investigating the benefits of engaging in physical activities whilst simultaneously being exposed to » Read More
This month I celebrated my one year anniversary of being vegan and what a year it has been! I am always amazed at how destructive the habit of eating animal products is. Becoming conscious of how the food we consume makes such a difference to our bodies, the environment and even politics. As a previous » Read More
Whilst browsing the Goodness Direct website I was drawn by this raw chocolate bar described as “Unique ‘white’ raw cacao confectionery, an indulgent fusion of algarobba & real vanilla”. Wow just reading about this bar which oddly contains no cocoa solids, sugar, dairy or gluten. The Raw Chocolate Company The Raw Chocolate Company was founded » Read More
Vegetarianism is no longer something that a minority of people are interested in. Many people are questioning the eating of meat, and it is important for people to make conscious choices relating to diet and lifestyle. Here are just thirty reasons to give up meat: 1 ) To Help Stop World Poverty It is estimated » Read More
Apologies for the delay in posting, but I haven’t got much to report. My weight has been consistent and has gone up by a pound. If you see my last update you’ll note that I’ve been regularly taking hemp protein powder and have been eating regular nutritious meals. Zumba Fitness has been a fun cardio » Read More
February has brought mixed gains in terms of weight gain. If you see my last update you’ll note that I ordered some hemp protein powder to incorporate into my diet. I was expecting it to taste quite bad but luckily it hardly has any taste at all. I have it in a vegetable smoothie which » Read More
As I discussed in 2010 Health & Fitness goals, my focus this year is health and fitness. For me that involves gaining a little weight, adding a little muscle and feeling great. I am excited about this and am taking it all one step at a time. In the words of Albert Einstein ‘you cannot » Read More
New Years resolutions are not really my thing; however I am keen on having a focus for 2010. Health and fitness is my primary goal this year, which basically means I intend to make a large change in this area of my life. Most people tend to have losing weight as a focus in the » Read More
