My coworker who is a Nutritionist (I work at a health food store) said that some cholesterol is needed for proper vitamin D absorption. Is this true? I have been vegan for about 6 years and have been marked down deficient for vitamin D before.
I know antioxidants help prevent oxidization and therefore rid of free radicals and enzymes are produced by organisms that starts biochemical reactions. Are fruits and vegetables rich in enzymes? Are enzymes and antioxidants similar?
Recently I made a blog on WordPress, my user is PainlessEats. Writing is one of my favorite outlets to discuss veganism, raw veganism, fruitarianism, health, fitness, personal development, and the correlation between fruit and mythology/
I am making a trip to Thailand next year, staying for at least 3 months, and would like someone to accompany me. If anyone else is making the trip next year, I would love to meet up and get to know you! I have never travelled out of coun
I am making a trip to Thailand next year, staying for at least 3 months, and would like someone to accompany me. If anyone else is making the trip next year, I would love to meet up and get to know you! I have never travelled out of coun
Fruit that is exported from the tropics (bananas, dragon fruit etc) are usually transported by boat. Having a huge boat bring the fruit seems unsustainable. Thoughts? Are there any pros to exported fruits from the tropics? I love my bananas!
I love eating a 100% low fat raw vegan diet, but ever since I joined my college's cross country team it has become a bit of a hassle. I am taking 5 classes, work 2 jobs, and practice 6 days out of the week. This leaves me with different times to eat
I ate 1 perfectly ripe pineapple, and now I have vampire mouth. I pray to God it goes away by tomorrow because I have my first day of work (at a farmer's market, yay!). This is not the first time it has happened (you think I would learn, doh!) I love
Hello! I am saving up for a long (at least 3 month) visit to Thailand June, 2016. I have very little experience traveling and have to admit I am a bit directionally challenged. I would really really really appreciate a helping hand! Crashing at a fr
I know this topic is kind of silly, but seriously. Pandas are really fat, but they eat mostly bamboo? Is it because they simply don't move much? Can someone explain why pandas are eating a plant based diet, but are fat? Thanks!
I am going to Isle Royale next week for 8 days with my venture crew and father. I convinced him to let me eat vegan the whole trip and luckily I am with a group of vegetarians. BUT I will be eating mainly (no sodium added) rice, oatmeal, pasta, freez
So before I went to bed last night my eye was a bit red, but I thought it was from just showering an hour before. I woke up this morning and now my left eye is even more noticeably red! :( Actually it is more yellow-red (ew I know)