I guess it’s time to finally get back to my Friday ritual of posting about vegan health and news issues. Those darn holidays sure threw me off 
Visit the Doc at The Plant Rx
One of the main reasons I switched to a plant-based diet was because of the health risks associated with animal products. Some people think that’s a bunch of hooey and that the “benefits” of eating meat outweighs the health concerns. I know I’m not crazy and there is now The Plant Rx to back me up! This amazing resource for information on a plant-based diet is run by physicians and medical professionals who believe that in order to live long, healthy lives, we must eliminate animal products from our diet.
Based in Los Angeles, The Plant Rx explains the plant-based diet, offers evidence and testimonials to help novice vegans to the seasoned veteran. Packed full of information, you can read about how a plant-based diet can help those with Parkinson’s Disease, how a veggie diet aids in breast cancer survival, and how to get enough protein while hitting the veggies.
Currently, Jenna and the Plant Rx team, are gearing up for a Plant-Based Health Study that kicks off on January 15th where they will follow and document (lucky) participants who will try a vegan diet to improve their health. You will be able learn about the participants, read their blogs, and cheer them on! I am very excited to follow along this 60 day study and prove to others the amazing effects a vegan diet can have on a person.
I always squeal with delight whenever I receive the latest issue of VegNews. It is packed with awesome information and delicious recipes.
Here’s a few tidbits and food-for-thought:
- 2009 was the first year on record that meat consumption in the US decreased.
- 45,000 deaths in the UK are caused by over-consumption of meat (and are preventable)!
- 190 tons of deli meat were recalled just last fall, and we can’t forget the 550 million eggs recalled in just one month last year!
- 100,000+ people were studied over a course of 20-26 years and found that animal protein heightened mortality rates. Lower mortality rates were found with those who ate plant-based fats and proteins.
Ok, need to end it on a high (and tasty) note. Be sure to check out on page 58 the Triple-Layer Cheesecake or their Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake. I will be trying both!
“My perspective of veganism was most affected by learning that the veal calf is a by-product of dairying, and that in essence there is a slice of veal in every glass of what I had thought was an innocuous white liquid – milk.”
-Rynn Berry, quoted in Joanne Stepaniak, The Vegan Sourcebook, 1998
