vegetarianism – Life & Health Network https://lifeandhealth.org Your Health Simplified Fri, 09 Feb 2024 23:06:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://lifeandhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/cropped-lhn-favicon-32x32.png vegetarianism – Life & Health Network https://lifeandhealth.org 32 32 The Food That Naturally Lowers Cholesterol https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/the-food-that-naturally-lowers-cholesterol/2222567.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-food-that-naturally-lowers-cholesterol https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/the-food-that-naturally-lowers-cholesterol/2222567.html#comments Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:09:39 +0000 https://lifeandhealth.org/?p=22567 There is growing evidence to suggest that incorporating flaxseed into your diet can be an effective and natural way to combat high cholesterol.

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/the-food-that-naturally-lowers-cholesterol/2222567.html/feed 3 Canola Oil as Good as Statins For Lowering Cholesterol https://lifeandhealth.org/healing/herbal/rapeseed-oil-as-good-as-statins-for-lowering-cholesterol/1622311.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rapeseed-oil-as-good-as-statins-for-lowering-cholesterol https://lifeandhealth.org/healing/herbal/rapeseed-oil-as-good-as-statins-for-lowering-cholesterol/1622311.html#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2022 23:10:09 +0000 https://lifeandhealth.org/?p=22311 Canadian scientists in 2014 found consuming canola oil was equivalent to taking 20mg of statins for controlling cholesterol levels. In this randomized controlled study, they fed 141 people (who were also type 2 diabetic) a loaf of bread high in canola oil (31 grams of oil per 2,000 calories) every day, as well as a…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/healing/herbal/rapeseed-oil-as-good-as-statins-for-lowering-cholesterol/1622311.html/feed 1 How Documentaries Took Veganism Into The Mainstream https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/how-plant-based-documentaries-took-veganism-into-the-mainstream/109849.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-plant-based-documentaries-took-veganism-into-the-mainstream https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/how-plant-based-documentaries-took-veganism-into-the-mainstream/109849.html#respond Thu, 05 Apr 2018 17:00:33 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=8765 “Vegan? That can’t be healthy!” “But…where do you get your protein?” When someone mentioned veganism, it was considered bizarre and radical and conversations usually involved a lot of concern about protein intakes for the said vegan. But now, plant-based living has virtually exploded as rapidly increasing numbers of people are realizing the benefits of eating a…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/how-plant-based-documentaries-took-veganism-into-the-mainstream/109849.html/feed 0 Evidence That A Whole Foods, Plant-Based Diet Reduces Weight and Medication Use https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/evidence-that-a-whole-foods-plant-based-diet-reduces-weight-and-medication-use/169829.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=evidence-that-a-whole-foods-plant-based-diet-reduces-weight-and-medication-use https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/evidence-that-a-whole-foods-plant-based-diet-reduces-weight-and-medication-use/169829.html#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2017 23:34:09 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=7894 Over 60% of Americans are overweight and 2 billion people worldwide are suffering from this malnourished, i.e. “over-nourished” condition. A raised body mass index (BMI) is associated with many forms of cancers, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, obstructive sleep apnea, shorter life expectancy, lower quality of life, and cardiovascular disease. Personally, I consider this to be…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/evidence-that-a-whole-foods-plant-based-diet-reduces-weight-and-medication-use/169829.html/feed 0 How To Maintain A Healthy Diet, Despite Your Family’s Objections https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/how-to-maintain-a-healthy-diet-despite-your-familys-objections/108018.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-maintain-a-healthy-diet-despite-your-familys-objections https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/how-to-maintain-a-healthy-diet-despite-your-familys-objections/108018.html#respond Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:48:23 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=7569 Last summer, I saw an unflattering photo of myself posted online that sent my self-esteem spiraling within seconds. So I did what any mature adult would do: I panicked and hit delete as fast as possible. Next, I quickly found the shirt I’d had on in the photo, threw it in the “donate” pile, and…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/how-to-maintain-a-healthy-diet-despite-your-familys-objections/108018.html/feed 0 What’s Food Got To Do With Diabetes? https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/diabetes-whats-food-got-to-do-with-it/128010.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diabetes-whats-food-got-to-do-with-it https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/diabetes-whats-food-got-to-do-with-it/128010.html#comments Mon, 10 Jul 2017 19:06:23 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=7501 Nancy Baughn had tried everything. She counted carbs and weighed her food. She checked her blood sugars and visited her doctor. But after an eight-year battle with type 2 diabetes, those blood sugars were only getting worse. “I had two friends with diabetes and they were already on kidney dialysis and starting to lose their…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/diabetes-whats-food-got-to-do-with-it/128010.html/feed 4 Why Go Plant-Based? The Reasons Are Interconnected https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/why-go-plant-based-the-reasons-are-interconnected/098009.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-go-plant-based-the-reasons-are-interconnected https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/why-go-plant-based-the-reasons-are-interconnected/098009.html#respond Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:36:23 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=7489 You may have noticed that, in the past couple decades or so, vegetarianism and particularly the plant-based diet have become somewhat “cool.” Nowadays, there tend to be more plant-based options on restaurant menus than “salad” or “garden burger.” 100% plant-based restaurants like the Native Foods Café chain re rapidly gaining in popularity among omnivores and vegetarians alike.…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/why-go-plant-based-the-reasons-are-interconnected/098009.html/feed 0 Weekly Roundup: Food For A Happier 4th of July https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/weekly-roundup-food-for-a-happier-4th-of-july/167453.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-roundup-food-for-a-happier-4th-of-july https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/weekly-roundup-food-for-a-happier-4th-of-july/167453.html#respond Wed, 28 Jun 2017 23:08:19 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=7453 There’s an aspect of the holidays that makes me…sad. I mean, I’m all about the big family get-togethers, the extra chairs pulled up to the dining table, the reasons to turn lunch into a picnic at the park—what’s not to love? Well, there’s the food: so extravagant, so indulgent, and in such excessive quantities that…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/weekly-roundup-food-for-a-happier-4th-of-july/167453.html/feed 0 Vegan-ish, Week 10: Roasted Almond Butter https://lifeandhealth.org/food/why-plant-based/vegan-ish-week-10-roasted-almond-butter/157405.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vegan-ish-week-10-roasted-almond-butter https://lifeandhealth.org/food/why-plant-based/vegan-ish-week-10-roasted-almond-butter/157405.html#respond Tue, 06 Jun 2017 22:10:12 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=7405 Nuts are a great gateway into plant-based foods for meat-eaters who crave protein. Almonds are an excellent source of fiber, protein, fat and vitamin E. Products like almond butter and almond milk have become increasingly popular, but they definitely come with a hefty price tag. Let’s see if making it at home is as simple…

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