For some of us (namely West Coasters and New Yorkers), health food stores seem to be on every corner, but for many Americans, supermarkets are the only easily accessible way to stock one’s cupboards. As a vegan, this may seem challenging at first—navigating seemingly endless rows of pre-packaged foods with questionable ingredient lists in search [...]
Wonderful Health Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet
March 3, 2013 | Posted by
Adopting a vegetarian diet can be a fantastic entry into experiencing better health. A vegetarian diet is associated with a higher consumption of fiber, folic acid, vitamins C and E, magnesium, unsaturated fat, and countless phytochemicals. This often results in vegetarians having lower cholesterol, being thinner, having lower blood pressure, and reduced risk of heart [...]
Reasons To Consider a Gluten-Free Diet
February 5, 2013 | Posted by
Eat no wheat. That is the core, draconian commandment of a gluten-free diet, a prohibition that excises wide swaths of American cuisine — cupcakes, pizza, bread and macaroni and cheese, to name a few things. For the approximately one-in-a-hundred Americans who have a serious condition called celiac disease, that is an indisputably wise medical directive. Now medical [...]
Veganism: So Much More Than a Diet
January 10, 2013 | Posted by
By Dr. Edward F. Group III I overheard a conversation the other day between one of our customer service representative and a customer who had some questions about improving her diet. During the chat, the benefits of adopting vegan dietary habits was mentioned. With that came an explanation of what it means to be vegan. I [...]
Eating Healthy is Simple
September 28, 2012 | Posted by
The more I learn about habits, the more I believe that simplicity is the best policy — especially when it comes to food. I’m not a fan of restrictions or numbers when it’s time to eat. People often email me to ask why I don’t include nutrition facts with the recipes on No Meat Athlete, [...]
On a Mission: Detroit Vegan Soul Bringing Great-Tasting, 100% Plant-Based Food to The D
September 15, 2012 | Posted by
Detroit Vegan Soul is a newly created meal delivery & catering company that with the help of Hatch Detroit will open a café in one of Detroit’s historic neighborhoods. According to the owners, Erika Boyd and Kirsten Ussery, “We want good, healthy food to be accessible to everyone. Our mission is to help people live [...]
Rising Number of ‘Semi-Vegetarians’ Leads Rise of Vegetarian Food Sales
August 25, 2012 | Posted by
“I find that I used to adore meat, but now a meat substitute burger does it for me, when I have it with onions and ketchup, it does the job. I guess it reminds me of the taste,” David Finney admits. He turned his back on meat seven years ago, and uses meat alternatives for [...]
Protein Sources for Those Who’ve Taken on a Vegan or Vegetarian Lifestyle
July 14, 2012 | Posted by
When you’ve taken on a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, there’s one question that constantly pops up: “Don’t you need protein?” Of course you do! Lean meats certainly pack more protein per serving, but there are some tasty summer veggies that also offer the much-needed nutrient. Since we’re big believers in the power of eating what’s [...]
Texans’ Arian Foster Gives Up Meat For ‘Peace’
July 9, 2012 | Posted by
Houston running back Arian Foster has made a lifestyle change that he hopes promotes better health and tranquility. He’s given up meats. “Officially a vegan now. We’ll see how this goes. But week one down. So far, so good. Feels wonderful,” the 6-foot-1, 229-pound running back said of giving up any form of animal products. [...]
