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Sugar and the Vegan Cleanse

by Penny Moore
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| Random Stuff
November 7, 2011

Two hundred years ago, the average American consumed about ten pounds of sugar per year. Before the Industrial Revolution sugar in its original form had nutritional value. Sugar is the body’s primary source of fuel and in its natural form is beneficial and necessary. When sugar started to be processed...
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Best & Worst Foods for Optimal pH Balance

by Brock Picken
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September 27, 2011

http://fitfortwo.tv Brock discusses the effect certain foods have on the pH levels of our body. Foods such as raw nuts, cold-pressed oils, and green veggies help our body to become alkaline, while foods such as processed foods, animal proteins, and refined sugars cause an acidic state, leading to illness and...
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Earth’s Own Almond Fresh – A great alternative to soy

by Claire
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| Product Reviews, Random Stuff
September 15, 2011

I am not the biggest fan of almond milk but I recently had the chance to try Earth’s Own Almond Fresh and I have to say it was actually really good. I really like using it in my morning smoothie because it’s fewer calories than soy milk and I really...
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A new way to get Vitamin D

by Claire
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| Random Stuff, Recipes
August 24, 2011

A couple of months ago I went for my annual physical and my doctor told me that I need to start taking a vitamin D supplement, especially in the Winter. I don’t have a problem taking vitamins, I have a problem remembering to take the vitamins. Not only that but...
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Helping people become Vegan without preaching

by Brad Gosse
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August 17, 2011

Everyone who knows me, will tell you that I am the least “preachy” vegan they have ever met. I will have dinner with you and not complain about your choices. I don’t believe in forcing my opinions on anyone. No matter how strongly I feel. I do however tell people...
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Interviews with Vegan NHL Enforcer Georges Laraque & Vegan Meal Time

by Brock Picken
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August 11, 2011

http://fitfortwo.tv Marta and Brock hit the streets of Toronto at “10,000 Tastes, 10 Billion Reasons”, Vegan Festival. They interview NHL enforcer and vegan, Georges Laraque who discusses why he turned vegan and the benefits he experienced in doing so. Brock and Marta also catch up with YouTube sensation, “Vegan Meal...
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Top 10 Vegan Foods to Keep You Cool

by Brock Picken
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July 22, 2011

http://fitfortwo.tv/ Brock shares “Yin” foods that keep your body cool.
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What’s For Dinner? Twice Baked Potatoes

by Claire
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| Main Dishes, Side Dishes, What's For Dinner
June 30, 2011

I found some really big Yukon Gold potatoes at the grocery store, so I decided to make twice baked potatoes with them. The great thing about this dish is you can have it as a meal with a salad, like I did last night, or you can simply have one...
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Is Your Grill Making You Sick? The Importance of Healthy, Eco-Grilling

by Carolyn Scott
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June 29, 2011

This coming Independence Day, as many as 60 million people will light up the grill. During this one day alone, grills nationwide release 225,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide. So it’s safe to say that charcoal grilling can produce air pollutants that could be hazardous to your health. So much...
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What’s For Dinner? Linguini with Mushrooms & Creamy Sauce

by Claire
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| What's For Dinner
June 27, 2011

My husband made the sauce for this pasta dish which is made with corn, chick peas, soy milk and some vegan cream cheese. I don’t know the quantities cause he doesn’t really measure and it comes out different each time. You basically just put everything in the blender and blend...
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