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The Fourth Of July, Hot Dogs & American Exceptionalism
The theory that the United States is inherently different from other nations is known as American Exceptionalism. Many (especially political candidates and commentators) use the term to imply that we are superior to other countries. In this article I explore how the reaction by many Americans to a recent news event, the Chinese Dog Meat […]
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The Protein Myth: How Do Vegans Get Protein?
We are obsessed with protein in this country. I could retire if I received a dollar for each time I have been asked, “where do you get your protein?” I typically respond with two questions. First, I ask “how much protein do you need each day?” I get a blank stare as nobody has ever […]
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What Do Vegans Eat? You Might Be Surprised!
People unfamiliar with vegan diets often assume that they are restrictive and B-O-R-I-N-G. For example, they think everyone who eats a vegan diet is thin and survives on seeds and salads. It is true that there are many thin vegans. And maybe there are some who survive on salads and seeds alone (although I don’t […]
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What Do Vegans Eat For Breakfast?
Breakfast is important for everyone and vegans enjoy an endless variety of morning meal options. Vegans Eat Quiche? You don’t need dairy or eggs to make fantastic breakfast classics, so vegans need not forgo familiar favorites like french toast, pancakes, biscuits & gravy, cinnamon rolls, breakfast burritos, bacon, quiche (yes, vegans eat quiche and bacon!) […]
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Vegan Nirvana? We May Have Found It in Boulder, Colorado!
If you could describe the perfect vegan restaurant experience, what would it be like? The restaurant would have to have a terrific variety of incredible vegan food, of course, and plenty of it. And how about setting it in an elegant but comfortable dining room? And, while we’re at it, let’s add gorgeous mountain views […]
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Vegan Cheese
For many people the hardest perceived part of eating a plant-based/vegan diet is eliminating dairy cheese. Fortunately, the plant-based cheeses of today allow you to eat vegan and have your cheese too! Vegan cheeses are made entirely with plant-based ingredients. While cashews are frequently used to create plant-based cheeses, vegan cheese can be made from […]
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Are Environmentalists Out To Lunch?
My friend Susanna is an environmentalist. You know the type. She lives in San Francisco and drives a Prius. More than one time I’ve been out to a restaurant with her and watched as she grilled the waiter mercilessly about what kind of box the restaurant would use if she decided to take the uneaten […]
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Vegan Men Say What? Is Everything Better with Porcine Plasma?
I wish I had a nickel for each time I have heard someone say “everything is better with bacon.” Men especially seem to like their bacon. But they have it all wrong. It seems they should be saying “everything is better with porcine plasma.” Porcine plasma? That was my first reaction too. I’ve mentioned porcine […]
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Got Indigestion? Go Dairy Free
I recently learned about a woman who was just told – by a health care professional – that she has a “sensitivity” to dairy. “Millie” is about forty and has consumed dairy products her entire life. My reaction? A huge smile engulfed my face and I thought “lucky Millie.” I don’t know Millie, but I […]
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Vegan Men Say What? Guys, If You Have ED It Might Be Your Lucky Day
A good friend of mine recently passed away from colon cancer. He was only 54. I was at his bedside the night he passed and his needless death haunts me. I had known Kelly for almost 20 years and yet I had never done much to encourage him to switch to a plant-based diet. Kelly’s […]
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