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People who follow a vegan lifestyle "” strict vegetarians who try to eat no meat or animal products of any kind "” may increase their risk of developing blood clots and atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries," which are conditions that can lead to heart attacks and stroke. That's the conclusion of a review of dozens of articles published on the biochemistry of vegetarianism during the past 30 years. The article appears in ACS' bi-weekly Journal of Agricultural and Food...
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- April is National Soyfoods Month, and finding delicious soy-based foods at affordable prices has never been easier. During April several Soyfoods Association of North America (SANA) members are offering coupons and discounts on a variety of tasty soyfoods, making this month a great time for consumers who may not be as familiar with the various soy products to try them for the first time. The promotions should also appeal to the soy...
ecoVegan will formally debut its new healthy, meat-free instant entrée at the Natural Products Expo West 2011, Friday through Sunday, March 11-13th. San Francisco, California (PRWEB) March 8, 2011 ecoVegan, the principal distributor of vegan food products to Loving Hut restaurants across the US, announced today the addition of Blissful Bits, a new product within its line of vegan meat alternatives. Blissful Bits, along with all ecoVegan meat alternatives, are aimed at helping the...
BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Silk® has expanded its offerings of plant-based alternatives to dairy milk with the introduction of Silk Pure Coconut(TM) coconutmilk, which contains no dairy, no lactose and no cholesterol. Silk has long been known for its creamy and delicious soymilk, and last year the brand introduced Silk Pure Almond(TM) almondmilk. The introduction of Pure Coconut continues Silk's commitment to bring a variety of nutritious and delicious plant-based...
Designed for the growing niche of veg business owners, this unique four-week intensive course highlights social media best practice basics. San Diego, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 02, 2011 The vegan and vegetarian community is expected to grow exponentially this year, which means that veg and veg-friendly businesses are popping up everywhere, both in physical storefronts and online. Vegan Mainstream has designed a course to assist veg business owners in their quest to reach the trending veg...
This innovative study, which asked vegans to simply report their own experiences, demolishes six myths on plant-based eating. 97% of vegans enjoy their food and 94% want to stay on a plant-based diet forever. As the obesity epidemic grows and heart disease and type 2 diabetes remains leading killers in developed countries, survey results may encourage people to adopt healthy eating choices. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 2, 2011 2,068 vegans from the United States and around the world...
Surveys reveal that most people pack on between three and twelve extra pounds from mid-November through the end of winter. Leading health and fitness expert and author Susan Smith Jones, PhD, reveals her favorite tips for getting through the winter without any extra fat on your body. Dr. Susan's favorites include behavior modification as well as natural herbs and other remedies. Philadelphia, PA (Vocus/PRWEB) February 27, 2011 It probably comes as no surprise that Americans are among the...
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When you hear the word "chia" images of "Chia Pet" commercials from the '80s may be the first thing that come to mind--but today chia has become one of the most talked about functional health ingredients. With a long list of benefits ranging from high omega-3s and protein, to its proven positive effects on diabetes, heart disease and endurance athletes--chia seed is now called a "superseed" by many of today's health experts. (Logo:...
ROYAL OAK, Mich., Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When George Vutetakis first donned his chef coat at the cozy Inn Season Cafe on the outskirts of Detroit nearly 30 years ago, he hoped the public, vegetarian or not, would enjoy his unique approach to healthy yet flavorful cuisine. What he might not have anticipated was the longstanding devotion of the cafe's regulars, the lines down the sidewalk or the frequent visits by celebrities performing in town and needing to quell their cravings for...
BANGALORE, India, February 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Avesthagen Limited announced completion of a landmark project for the development of AvestaDHA(TM) - a vegetarian source of DHA (docohexanoic acid) omega 3 essential fatty acid based on an innovative approach using naturally occurring microalgae. DHA is a polyunsaturated mega-3 fatty acid found throughout the body. More specifically, DHA Omega-3 is a major structural component found in the brain gray matter, eye retina and the...
