Becoming Vegan

Important Reasons Why Individuals Become Vegetarian

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:05:07 +0000

Important Reasons Why Individuals Become Vegetarian

If you actually succeeded, would you know your motive for becoming vegetarian? Might it be to: Offer Animals A Better Existence – Seek A Healthier Lifestyle – Think About Global Warming Concerns?

Various studies, in support of the belief that many meats are a potential health hazard, are persuasive. However, there are nutritious vegetarian dishes, that will healthily replace the meat that is alien to vegetarian food.

Vegetarians are far less liable to suffer heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, or diabetes. Vegetarians are a lot less prone to be classed as obese. Vegetarians do not ingest the germs latent in dead animals, or traces of the drugs that were perversely used to keep them alive, for the slaughterhouse.

Food scandals have been evidenced in lots of countries, but a larger scandal is when they are covered up. There was a senior government official, who was required to relinquish her job and discredited, for telling the truth about salmonella and eggs. Can’t really say whether the good lady is vegetarian! But, it’s not just the eggs that can cause disease, but the chickens themselves. There has been much advice about not allowing them to come into contact with other foods, for fear of cross contamination. Vegetarians never buy the chickens, so they avoid the problem.

So, there are other grounds for becoming a vegetarian, than shielding yourself from disease. Consider the animals themselves. Can we have been put on this earth to pack chickens into wire cages, with hardly any room to shift about? Afterwards debeak them to prevent them from pecking each other, and fill them with drugs, to try to prevent them from getting diseases, from the filthy conditions forced upon them.

Vegetarians know that it’s not just chickens, but many other animals that are subjected to the conditions of intensive farming. We ought to be thankful to the media, as they frequently do draw consideration to these matters, and bring awareness to things that some would much prefer to see stifled.

There has been a great deal of publicity given to global warming, which is without doubt of grave concern, as much to vegetarians as anyone else. Nevertheless, it is not generally understood that animal waste is a substantial contributor. There are reports that US farm animals create
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more than 100,000 kilograms of waste every second. That is twenty times as much as humans. The waste is a gaseous material, adding to the methane dispersing into the air from both ends of these creatures. Obviously if more of us became vegetarian, less animals would be needed. It seems apparent that there are environmental reasons, as well as humane factors for being a vegetarian

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Mouthwatering Organic Vegetarian Salad

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:02:35 +0000

Mouthwatering Organic Vegetarian Salad

Ingredients:

Two hard-boiled organic or local eggs (optional if you’re vegan or too impatient)
Organic bacon bits alternative
2 organic hearts of romaine
Organic shredded cheese or cheese alternative (your choice; either yellow or orange cheeses are great)
2 vegetarian breaded chicken patties
2 organic tomatoes
1 organic red pepper
Organic croutons

Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Meanwhile, thoroughly rinse romaine hearts, then pat them dry with a towel.

Tear off any brown areas to compost them, then bunch the romaine with your hand and cut it into horizontal slices, working from the tip to the butt. Repeat for second heart of romaine. Compost the butts.

Dice tomatoes and red peppers. Compost the tomato core and red pepper cap and innards. While you’re chopping, reflect upon a quote from Thich Nhat Hanh: “We have to eat happy eggs from happy chickens.”

When the water boils, gently drop in eggs. Boil for three minutes or until they’re hard-boiled. Meanwhile, spread the sliced romaine hearts evenly between two plates. (This serves two, in case you haven’t already guessed.)

Cook the vegetarian chicken patties according to package directions, either in the microwave if you’re super hungry and need to eat soon, or in the oven if you want them to be more crunchy. (Of course, if you cook them in the oven, make that the first step before boiling the eggs.) Cut the patties into slices when they’re done, then arrange the slices on each plate of romaine.

Rinse the eggs under cold water until they’re cool enough to handle. Chop the eggs, or use an egg slicer and pretend it’s your least favorite politician’s head.

Sprinkle organic bacon bits alternative, cheese or cheese alternative, red peppers, tomatoes and croutons evenly onto each salad. Actually, don’t do it evenly–sneak just a few more goodies onto your salad.

You can use pre-packaged organic croutons, or you may be able to find crunchy organic or local baguette chips that you can crumble onto the salad. And if you’re in a pinch, you can simply crumble some organic crackers or tortilla chips that you may already have on hand.

The organic p
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roduce you use in this hearty salad is as limitless as your imagination. You can also try diced cucumber, shredded carrots, sugar snap peas–the list goes on and on.

This organic salad is really great with organic thousand island dressing. Or try mixing organic ranch and organic French dressing! Chow down!

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Natural Ways To Keep Food Fresh Longer

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:59:42 +0000

Natural Ways To Keep Food Fresh Longer

If you are interested in health and diet, you have probably read all the research which points to the benefits of fresh, unprocessed foods. Eating healthier nearly always means opting for fresh fruits, whole grains and unprocessed meats and fish. Unfortunately, choosing foods without preservatives does have a down side – food spoils faster. That is no reason to go back to eating over-processed foods full of chemical preservatives, though. Long before our dependence on chemical preservatives, our mothers knew the secrets to keeping food fresh longer naturally. Here are some tips to help you keep fresh fruits, grains, vegetables, meat and fish fresh longer – the natural way.

General Tips

1. Keep your refrigerator at the right temperature. It should be kept between 38 and 40 F. to keep your foods as fresh as possible without freezing them.

2. Keep your eye on expiration dates when you shop.

3. Do not store highly perishable foods in the refrigerator or freezer door. They are more prone to temperature fluctuation.

4. Moisture promotes rotting and mold. Wipe vegetables and fruits dry before storing and avoid storing in plastic bags.

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Vegetables and fruits give off a gas called ethylene as they ripen. The ethylene sets off a chain reaction that causes the release of more ethylene, causing the food to ripen further. When fruits and vegetables are exposed to ethylene, they ripen faster. Some fruits and vegetables give off more ethylene than others – and some of them are more sensitive to ethylene than others.

1. Ethylene producers include apricots, avocados, bananas, cantaloupes, honeydew melons, kiwis, mangoes, nectarines, papayas, peaches, pears, plums, and tomatoes.

2. Fruits and vegetables that are sensitive to the effects of ethylene include: apples, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, eggplants, green beans, lettuces and other greens, potatoes, summer squash, and watermelons.

3. To keep fresh fruits and vegetables fresh longer, do not store any of the former group n the same drawers as those in the latter group.

4. Store fruits and vegetables in the warmest part of your fridge to preserve
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flavor.

5. Remove produce from plastic bags before storing. The bags trap the ethylene close to the fruit so that it ripens faster.

6.Wash produce and then dry well before storing. Moisture speeds rotting.

Meats and Eggs

1. Keep fresh meats refrigerated between 38-40 F.

2. Keep meat in original wrapping in refrigerator if you will be using it within two days.

3. Wrap meat in foil or freezer paper before freezing.

4. Make sure that there is plenty of air circulation around meat products in your refrigerator.

5. Store eggs pointed side down.

6. Wrap smoked meats like ham or bacon in a vinegar-soaked cloth.

7. Cool cooked meats quickly and completely before placing them in refrigerator.

Bread and Cereal Products

1. Store fresh bread in a cool, dark, dry place like a cupboard or breadbox.

2. Close the waxed paper inner bag of breakfast cereals tightly to preserve freshness. Better yet, transfer the cereal into a zipper lock plastic bag and put it back in the box.

3. Freeze bread that will not be used within a week. If you freeze artisan breads pre-sliced, you can just take a slice when you need it.

4. Keep soft cookies soft by storing them in a cookie jar or airtight container with a slice of bread.

5. Cut slices from loaf cakes like banana bread and pound cake from the middle instead of the end. After slicing, push the two ends together to reform the ‘loaf’. You don’t leave a cut end to get stale that way.

6. To keep cake moist, store it with half an apple in the container.

Dairy Products and Cheese

1. Store milk in its original container.

2. Do not store milk in the door where temperature is warmer.

3. Put milk back in refrigerator immediately after using.

4. Wrap cheese in waxed paper or plastic, then store in deli drawer.

5. Do not store ice cream in the freezer door. Keep it in the main part of the freezer.

6. Place a sheet of plastic wrap or wax paper directly on the surface of the ice cream before storing. It will keep fresh longer.

Miscellaneous

1. Store coffee in an airtight, opaque container to preserver flavor and freshness.

2. Buy coffee in whole bean form and grind enough for one pot at a time.

3. If you buy more coffee than you can use in 3-4 days, store in an airtight container in the freezer/

4. Store avocadoes unbagged in the refrigerator.

5. Store bananas on the counter, unbagged.

6. Berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries) should be stored in their plastic container or a resealable plastic bag in the back of the refrigerator.

7. Wrap lettuce in damp paper towels and store in a plastic bag.

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Healthy Vegetarian Eating

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:10:23 +0000

The more I read about the benefits of following a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, the more I am convinced that not only does it do our bodies good, but it is also best for our planet. I recently read that the way to get the most nutrition out of our food is to make sure we aren’t eating “empty calories”. Until I read that article I didn’t really understand what was meant by “empty calories”. It turns out the definition means “foods and beverages that have the same energy content of any other calorie but devoid of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, and fiber. Now doesn’t that make sense! Why eat food that isn’t going to give to our bodies nutrition?

This was a great discovery for me because I realized that often I’m eating food that in the long run isn’t going to satisfy my nutritional needs. I’m just spending precious calories, and money, and I receive no benefit in return. I realized too, that there is a cost beyond the amount of money paid to purpose the food. There is the cost to our health, the earth, farmers, animals and more importantly, to our spirit.

In another article, I found that a study was done with 500,000 volunteers between the ages of 50 and 71 regarding meat eating and mortality. The volunteers filled out a questionnaire in 1995 and the study that was conducted by the National Institutes of Health and the American Association of Retired Person found that 71,249 died within 10 years. The study took into account other factors including smoking, exercise, body mass and family medical history. The study also found that those volunteers who ate red as well as processed meat (bacon, hot dogs and sausages) were 30% more likely to die in the given time frame. The risk of early mortality was found to be lower for those who included fish and poultry rather than beef and processed meats in their diet.

Another reason to become vegetarian or vegan is that a recent study by the Harvard Medical School found that people who consumed one egg a day were 58-77% more likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes. The study was conducted on 57,000 adults. Evidently the results also suggest that any high cholesterol food can promote the development of Type 2 Diabetes. It is important to note that plant foods are naturally cholesterol free. Some research indicates that Type 2 Diabetes can not only be prevented with a vegan diet, but can be reversed. Just more reasons to cut out meat!

Lorna Harvey is a health and wellness enthusiast. She researches, writes articles and reviews of various health and nutrition related products in the market. Check out her blog at Celebrating the Vegetarian Life

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Printable – How to Select Hiking Boots

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:59:28 +0000

Hiking Boots Selection Guide

Hiking boots are the best kind of footwear for outdoor events such as, “mountain climbing”, “hiking”, “cave looking”, “hunting”, and many more extreme events. Hiking boots are good because they are made for extreme conditions and rough terrain. A lot of these boots are made with leather uppers, waterproof nubucks, and gusseted tongue with 3M insulation to protect your feet from the cold temperature. Most of these boots are also made with steel toe to protect your toes from getting hurt or broken.

Columbia Hiking Boots

The number one manufacturer in boots is Columbia they make footwear for the whole family that is why they are number one. They make there product to with stand all kinds of weather and bad conditions. They offer many types of shoes and boots for men, women, and kids. When you want to go out and buy boots for the whole family Columbia has many styles to offer.

Muck Hiking Boots

One of the largest brands of hiking boot is, Muck they offer all kind of boots for all terrain purpose such as, farm, sporting, lawn, garden and many more styles. They are made for the roughest terrain and wet terrain as well. With this brand of shoe, you can go from backyard to wilderness with it still being comfortable on your feet. They have hundreds of selections to choose from cammo to leather. So when you want a tough boot Muck is one of the best for all terrain conditions.

Ice Hiking Boots

Sometimes there are certain types of terrain that normal hiking boot just will work. Glacier climbing and hiking in icy conditions you will need a boot that will allow you to climb with out slipping. Ice hiking boots are great for icy conditions it allows you to climb in these icy terrains; you will have better grip as well as having your feet protected from the arctic air. You will not find a lot of these boots offered in to many stores; however you will find them online.

Waterproof Hiking Boots

Waterproof boots are great for trail hiking as well as backpacking. When you are hiking you want your feet to stay dry and warm. Let’s face it no one likes wet feet, it is very uncomfortable for hiking. If you like to hike you want to always make sure your boot is waterproof it will make you more stable on the trail with dry feet.

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Information About Vegetarian Cookery

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:45:19 +0000

Information About Vegetarian Cookery

There are lots of people who consider that vegetarian cookery is tasteless, but nothing could be further from the truth. You have no idea how good vegetarian cooking is till you have sampled it. Once you try it, you will have to buy it, is true regarding vegetarian cooking.

The range of vegetarian cooking is enormous. There are an enormous collection of recipes in vegetarian cooking that make it hard to decide which are the most suitable for you. Vegetarian recipes have been passed down throughout the years, and so many people have benefited from their use.

Many of the cooks and chefs around today, appear to resort to cursing, and fashionable trends, and not on wholesome food. There are lots of health problems that are due to a poor diet, that vegetarian cooking could assist in overcoming.

Vegetarian cooking really has a great deal to offer. Factory farming methods of obtaining meat have produced some disturbing consequences. There is an awful illness called CJD that happened because cows had been fed infected food. Couldn’t anyone realize that feeding cows food processed from dead animals would create awful health problems? Nobody could be sure that similar situations could not occur again.

Antibiotics are often administered to farm animals to stop them contracting diseases that emanate from terrible circumstances. If enough people used vegetarian cooking the well-being of animals could improve enormously. It seems obvious that vegetarianism not only helps the unfortunate animals but also induces people to seek a better life.

There is nothing wrong with vegetarian cooking, except not doing it! There is no need to hurry, and you can take some time prior to committing to vegetarianism altogether. Eating meat is something like other things you believe you can’t change, until you actually do it. It’s seldom too late to start anything new, but vegetarianism isn’t new, it’s just good!

Whilst it’s an uncertain world we live in, vegetarian cooking is one way of enjoying life to the full. Nobody should really need convincing how fantastic vegetarian cooking is, particularly if they have never tried it!

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Supplements For Osteoporosis

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:40:22 +0000

Supplements For Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a very serious disease of your bones that can lead to breakdown of the bone density, causing it to be weak enough that it is susceptible to breakage. People sometimes do not believe osteoporosis to be serious, since it is a gradual disease with a gradual onset of symptoms. In other words, nobody that gets osteoporosis is metaphorically hit over the head with a crux of issues all at once. Unlike cancer or another serious illness, there is no immediate life-threatening problem when one develops osteoporosis. However, being diagnosed with osteoporosis can truly remove the quality of a person’s life. Luckily, there are precautions that can be taken to prevent the development of this disease which generally affects the elderly. It is very important to take measures early in life so as to avoid this progressive disease later on.

Exercise is a great way to fight osteoporosis early in life. Believe it or not, exercise is critical for the prevention of weak bones and, besides its other positives, this is just another reason why exercise should be a daily part of your routine. Any weight-bearing exercise is particularly good for osteoporosis, such as weight training, running, or other high-impact sports and activities. While you have probably heard that running is hard on the knees or hips, in reality your bones are getting stronger the longer one continues this type of activity. The striking and impact of your foot on the pavement or hard ground actually works to harden the bones to breakage over time.

Weight training is another very popular exercise that is good in preventing osteoporosis. Weight training has become increasingly more popular over the years, and gym memberships have risen drastically as men, women and children alike can now be found lifting weights for good health. Weight training also helps to increase bone density, as well as improve your posture, improve your mood, and many report an improvement in self-confidence.

Other than exercise, you can help prevent osteoporosis with certain supplements. Some of the most common supplements for the prevention of osteoporosis are calcium and vitamin D. Most people are aware that calcium is important for strong bones and teeth. They hear it on commercials and
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their parents tell them from the time they are little to drink their milk. However, most people probably do not take it as seriously as they should. It really is a good idea to supplement with calcium every day to help prevent osteoporosis down the road. Calcium supports bone density and bone healing.

While it is true that milk and other dairy products are a good source of calcium, you may not be getting all the calcium you need from these sources. If you are a vegetarian or vegan especially, who does not consume any dairy products, it is especially important for you to take a calcium supplement. Broccoli and fortified orange juice contain good amounts of calcium, but you probably cannot stomach enough broccoli to make it worthwhile.

Vitamin D occurs naturally with sunshine, so getting your exercise outdoors can help provide you with the vitamin D you need. Remember to wear your sunscreen, of course. While outside activity in the sun can be a wonderful and fun source of Vitamin D, you will likely not get enough of it without supplementation. Some areas of the country are sunnier than others, and then there are the winter months to consider when people tend to stay indoors more often. With the amount of Vitamin D supplements available, it can easily be incorporated into your daily routine.

In keeping up with your protein consumption, and also increasing your Vitamin C and Vitamin K intake, you can also help keep your bones stronger and prevent osteoporosis. Again, you can do this by supplementing if you are uncertain as to whether your diet provides sufficient amounts of these important vitamins.

A supplement called glucosamine chondroitin, which is actually two supplements generally sold in a compound as one, is very helpful with joint pain associated with age and increased activity level. While not directly helpful for the prevention of osteoporosis, it is used to treat osteoarthritis. You may want to consider adding this supplement to help prevent the aches and pains that sometimes occur in your bones as you age and try to maintain the same level of activity and fitness.

Supplementing with these vitamins, minerals, and aminos can be very beneficial when used in combination with a healthy lifestyle and diet. Make sure to keep your alcohol consumption in moderation for healthy bones as well as cut out any smoking habit you may have, since smoking and heavy drinking both increase the risk of osteoporosis. Follow these simple rules and you will increase your chances of having strong, healthy bones for life.

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"Vegan Brunch" Reveals Homemade Vegan Sausage Secrets

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:45:12 +0000

Isa Chandra Moskowitz has made a liar out of me. Not long ago, I wrote that Moskowitz’ “Veganomicon” was the last cookbook you needed to buy, and now she comes out with “Vegan Brunch”. Blame it on her vegan Italian Feast Sausage recipe.

You see, growing up in an Italian-American family, I was used to eating pasta with tomato-meat sauce for Sunday dinners and other special occasions. Meat usually included meatballs, spareribs, and sausages. Living on my own as an adult, special dinners had always consisted of meat of some sort, if not cheese, and more likely both! As a result, it seemed Sunday dinners would never be the same after becoming vegan. Now, 3 years later, I’ve discovered there are hundreds of other delectable and healthy meals worthy of Sunday and any other day. But when I’m feeling nostalgic, pasta with a “meaty” tomato sauce sauce is the ultimate comfort food.

You may ask, why bother making your own vegan sausages, when there are already meatless sausages appearing on the shelves in major grocery stores? I think that’s great news, and without a doubt, vegan sausages are preferable to meat sausages, but reading the ingredients and the nutritional data, I’m not sure all meatless sausages are actually healthy, or good for your diet. If you like to know what’s in your food, like me, why not try making your own vegan sausages?

Although I won’t divulge Moskowitz’ recipe, Vegan Brunch’s vegan sausage recipes (3 different varieties!) consist primarily of navy beans, wheat gluten, and seasonings. My taste buds may have changed since becoming vegan, but the vegan sausages tasted fantastic–as good as meat sausages–piled on top of my plate of pasta. Preparing these yourself, you realize it’s herbs and spices (not animal products) that make most dishes taste delicious, anyway. The wheat gluten makes them chewy on the inside, and fried, they become crispy on the outside just like meat sausage. But they’re so much healthier and humane. And, did I mention that vegan sausages are fun to make, too?

On second thought, perhaps it wasn’t the vegan sausage recipe, but the Pumpkin French Toast, or the Tempeh Bacon Revamped recipe that made me order Vegan Brunch the minute it hit the virtual bookstore shelves? As someone who became vegan late in life, it’s truly exciting to discover that many foods you thought were off limits are now literally back on the table!

If you’re someone who still believes vegan diet equates with “sacrifice” (I admit I felt that way, at first), I urge you to pick up “Veganonomicon” or “Vegan Brunch” and learn for yourself how good it feels to prepare and eat healthy and mouth-watering dishes.

I am not a nutritionist – just a guy with heaps of useful advice and encouragement to offer those considering eliminating meat and other animal products from their diets. Until age 44, I’m certain my diet consisted of more eggs, milk, and red meat than the average American’s. I ate lots of chicken, too (especially liked parts with skin), low-fat yogurt every morning, and loads of cheese. While a plant-based diet may at first seem a sacrifice, I assure you it is not. Therefore, if you are contemplating it yourself, don’t let anyone discourage you. Give it a try and I assure you, you will begin to feel healthy and youthful. Take it from me – paying attention to the foods you eat (and don’t eat) is the best way to maintain good health, and a plant-based diet is a great way to begin.

If you are interested in learning about benefits of adopting a plant-based diet, or attaining fitness through healthier diet and exercise habits, please check out my blog at http://www.VeganDietGuy.com

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The Vegetarian Chili Recipe Using Alternatives to Animal Ingredients

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:26:05 +0000

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Missing the taste and texture of meat in your meals? You may not be able to use meat in your vegetarian chili recipe, but who says you can’t use a meat substitute? Believe it or not, there are many vegan alternatives to animal ingredients. And, while it’s true they don’t taste like the real thing, they come awfully close. Below are some of the safe vegan alternatives to common animal ingredients.

Meat. Try portobello mushrooms, textured vegetable protein or TVP, tempeh, tofu, beans, eggplant, or seitan. If you can’t think of a single vegetarian chili recipe that will complement any of those perfectly, take your search online. You’ll be surprised at the number of recipes you can find.

Parmesan cheese. Make your own fake Parmesan cheese by blending 1/4 tablespoon salt, 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds, and 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes. Blend until everything has been completely ground up, and use the same way you would the regular Parmesan cheese.

Mayonnaise. Most vegans live in fear of mayo but not you, and not with this tofu mayo. Simply blend 1 cup silken or firm tofu, 1 small garlic clove that has been minced, 1 teaspoon good mustard, 1/4 tablespoon salt, and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar. Continue blending while you pour the canola or olive oil.

Sugar. Fruit juice, sucanat, and natural sugar are great alternatives to the usual sugar households use.

Eggs. Instead of eggs, you can use flaxseed, tofu that has been pureed, soy eggs, or egg substitutes.

Milk. Can’t use regular milk in your cooking? Improvise with almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or rice milk.

Don’t limit yourself to this list, though. Experiment with different ingredients so you can come up with textures and flavors uniquely your own. In the same way there is more than one way to skin a cat, there are 101 ways to whip up one vegetarian chili recipe after another.

Bill Hansen is a writer and researcher on healthy vegetarian recipes. To receive your instant access to information on more vegetarian food issues and at the same time receive a FREE five part mini course to set you on the way to a healthier vegetarian lifestyle please visit http://www.aboutvegetarianrecipes.com

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Make Use of Easy Vegan Recipes to Benefit Your Bank Account, Health and Body

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