The truth about being Vegan

Here is another marvellous book that spells out a more in depth content for those interested in becoming vegan and the lies associated with our outdated systems and government spending programmes. 

For me when I became vegan the things I noticed was I would hardly ever get a cold. Also my skin cleared up hugely and I experienced a glowing complexion for the first time in my life (sounds like a stupid add for some face cream I know) Anyway I recently found a highly absorbing book which tells you the oh so many benefits of following a vegan lifestyle.

A wealth of information and a great starting point I have found, also especially if you are a vegan yourself and you are constantly questioned by family members and friends this would be a great way of running through the so many positive benefits without having to start your own powerpoint presentation!!! (Which seems to happen whenever I get questioned)

Being a vegan one has to exercise restraint at peoples in built mechanisms for untruths about food and general infrastructure, all of these things you discover when becoming vegan.

I know that for a lot of people it is very difficult to overcome years of the things we have grown accustomed to.

My argument has always been if you can cause the least amount of harm on every level then why wouldn't you?

But I think people have a right to be informed and the imagery that represent the dairy cow and how people are led to believe this reality from childhood goes some way into keeping peoples steadfast opinions.

Here is a low down on the content and there is a link at the bottom of the page to some extra information and also if you may wish to acquire the book there is a link that follows!


A Fresh New Vegan You

Section 1 - Meat-Based Diets Lead to Illnesses

High Cholesterol Diets and Heart Disease
Breast, Colorectal, Prostate, Kidney, and Pancreatic Cancers
Diabetes and Diet; Arthritis and Dairy Products
Does Milk Really Help Prevent Osteoporosis?
Alzheimer's Disease and Low-Fibre Diets
Eating Factory Farmed Animals = Eating Pesticides

Section 2 - Making Positive Diet Choices Can Prevent Illness

Reversing Clogged Arteries, The Framingham Study
Reversing Diabetes, Dr. James Anderson's study
Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn
The Lifestyle Heart Trial, by Dr. Dean Ornish
Vegan Diet Is Better Than the ADA Diet...
The China Study; Why Don't Doctors Tell Us About Vegan Diets?

Section 3 - Vegan Weight Loss Stories

Natala Constantine's Story: Reversing Diabetes with A Vegan Diet
Melanie N's story: Losing 80 Pounds and 7 Dress Sizes
Ben's Story: Veganism Can Be As Easy As Replacing Your Diet with Healthier Options
Leah's Story: From Size 16 to Size 6
Mike's Story: Bodybuilding Without Animal Products
Reannon's Story: Not Just Vegetarian, but Vegan

Section 4 - Animal Abuse on Factory Farms

That Pig You Just Ate Was Smarter Than Your Dog
Laying Hens and Roasting Chickens
Happy Cows Don't Come From California; Beef, Dairy, and Veal Cows Are Raised on Factory Farms
Even Fish Live On Factory Farms; Environmental Damage from Fishing Industry
Turkey Abuse on Factory Farms; Ducks And Geese on Factory Farms
The Deceptive Free-Range and Cage-Free Labels
Kosher Farms
Honeybees and Vegans
Peter Singer's Claims About Speciesism

Section 5 - Meat Industry's Damage to Environment

Animal Industry Hurts Our Land
Water Pollution from Animal Agriculture
Oceans Are Polluted from Animal Industry
Air Pollution from Factory Farms
How Diets Create Worldwide Starvation
Can You Be A True Environmentalist If You Eat Meat?

Section 6 - Vegan Nutrition: What Do Vegans Eat?

Vegan Food Guide Pyramid
Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition
Red Fruits and Vegetables; Yellow Fruits and Vegetables; Orange Fruits and Vegetables; Green Fruits and Vegetables; Greenish/White Foods; Blue/Indigo/Violet Foods
The Protein Myth and The Combining Proteins Myth
Vegan Protein Sources; Vegan Meal Plan For Plenty of Protein
Where do you get Vegan calcium?; Great Sources of Plant-Based Calcium; Iron and Zinc in the Vegan Diet
Understanding Vegan Vitamin B12; Is There A Real Risk of Getting a Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
Omega-3s in Flax Seeds Promote Healthy Skin and Body
Soy In Your Vegan Diet; Heart Healthy Soy Benefits; Soy Products; The Soy Controversy

Section 7 - Vegan Pregnancy and Raising Little Vegans

Sample Meal Plan For Pregnant Vegans
Raising Vegan Children; Vegan Infants; Vegan Toddlers; Children Going Vegan; Vegan Children's Growth Rates; Diet Plans for Vegan Children; Vegan Teenagers
Veganism For Athletes

Section 8 - How To Go Vegan

Why Doesn't Everyone Know About Veganism?
Definition of Vegan
Dealing with cravings for meat and cheese
Give Yourself Time to Adjust to Veganism
Dealing With Negativity About Not Eating Meat; Dealing with the Silly Anti-Vegan Arguments
Being Vegan In a Professional Setting
Humans Are Not Carnivores
The Honest Vegan Debate

Section 9 - Adding Healthy Vegan Foods to Your Diet

Health Benefits of Beans and Legumes; What Are Legumes?
Incorporating Whole Grains Into Your Diet
New and Exciting Vegan Ingredients
Vegan Meal Planning; Sample Weekly Meal Planning Chart; Your Weekly Meal Planning Chart
Vegan Ingredient Substitution List; Milk Substitutes; Vegan Egg Substitutes; Butter Replacements; Vegan Baking with Unrefined Sweeteners
Bonus: Animal Ingredients List

Section 10 - Refining your Vegan Diet

Organic Foods; "What is certified organic?"; Why are Chemicals Harmful?
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs); The Danger of Growing GMO Plants Near Normal Plants
Is Organic Actually More Expensive?
Continued Damage to the Environment From GMOs
The Dirty Dozen Most Contaminated Fruits and Vegetables
Eating Locally and Sustain ably

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