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When it comes to diet and food choices, you have tons of options. Of course, the two main classifications tend to be omnivorous or herbivorous but, there's also something in between. Flexitarianism, also known as semi-vegetarianism, presents a unique dietary lifestyle that offers many benefits. Essentially, a flexitarian is a vegetarian who sometimes eats meat and/or fish. That' it. But, with any diet, questions sometimes come up about what is or is not appropriate. And, since flexitariani...

When it comes to diet and food choices, you have tons of options. Of course, the two main classifications tend to be omnivorous or herbivorous but, there's also something in between. Flexitarianism, also known as semi-vegetarianism, presents a unique dietary lifestyle that offers many benefits. Essentially, a flexitarian is a vegetarian who sometimes eats meat and/or fish. That' it. But, with any diet, questions sometimes come up about what is or is not appropriate. And, since flexitariani...

When following a new diet, it can be challenging to know what foods do and do not fall within the confines of that eating pattern. This can be especially difficult in the case of a highly restrictive diet like the raw food diet. As the name suggests, the raw food diet requires you to eat only raw food. Although, technically, most advocates say that the food simply cannot be heated to more than 115 degrees Fahrenheit. The theory behind this approach is that cooking food at high heat – or an...

When following a new diet, it can be challenging to know what foods do and do not fall within the confines of that eating pattern. This can be especially difficult in the case of a highly restrictive diet like the raw food diet. As the name suggests, the raw food diet requires you to eat only raw food. Although, technically, most advocates say that the food simply cannot be heated to more than 115 degrees Fahrenheit. The theory behind this approach is that cooking food at high heat – or an...

One of the major criticisms vegans and vegetarians face has to do with their protein intake. In general, people do not understand how – by eating nothing but plant-based foods – someone can meet their dietary needs and keep up with the demands of their lifestyle. And yet, many vegan athletes perform incredibly well in their sports. How? First, it's important to recognize a simple, oft-forgotten fact: There is lots of protein in plants. Still, though, it's nothing compared to the amount fou...

One of the major criticisms vegans and vegetarians face has to do with their protein intake. In general, people do not understand how – by eating nothing but plant-based foods – someone can meet their dietary needs and keep up with the demands of their lifestyle. And yet, many vegan athletes perform incredibly well in their sports. How? First, it's important to recognize a simple, oft-forgotten fact: There is lots of protein in plants. Still, though, it's nothing compared to the amount fou...

People choose to go vegan or vegetarian for any number of reasons. Your motivation in giving up animal products might be moral, religious or medical. Very often, people simply report that sticking to veggies just makes them feel better. After making the switch people typically feel like they have more energy, are in a better mood and just generally feel less like garbage. That is, when they manage to maintain a balanced diet. Which is actually quite the challenge – particularly when it com...

People choose to go vegan or vegetarian for any number of reasons. Your motivation in giving up animal products might be moral, religious or medical. Very often, people simply report that sticking to veggies just makes them feel better. After making the switch people typically feel like they have more energy, are in a better mood and just generally feel less like garbage. That is, when they manage to maintain a balanced diet. Which is actually quite the challenge – particularly when it com...

If you're vegan or vegetarian, you know the struggle of meeting your protein needs. Of course, with proper planning and research, it can absolutely be done. In an effort to ease the process, many vegan and vegetarian athletes turn to vegan protein powders – products that are designed to help you get a solid dose of protein in a convenient package. But, just because it's labeled as “vegan” doesn't mean that that particular product is automatically your best choice. In fact, there are many t...

If you're vegan or vegetarian, you know the struggle of meeting your protein needs. Of course, with proper planning and research, it can absolutely be done. In an effort to ease the process, many vegan and vegetarian athletes turn to vegan protein powders – products that are designed to help you get a solid dose of protein in a convenient package. But, just because it's labeled as “vegan” doesn't mean that that particular product is automatically your best choice. In fact, there are many t...