One of the benefits of a high plant-based vegan diet is the protective effects against conditions such as cataracts and the gradual decline of vision with age. However, there have been several reports in the media, as well as published studies showing vegan diets can lead to deficiencies which cause blurred vision and other eyesight…
Category: Healthy on a Vegan Diet
Green tea is becoming an increasingly popular beverage to have, especially for those people who are more health-conscious. It’s already one of the most popular drinks in the world, especially in parts of Asia, while the west is only just catching up in the last few years to the delicate tastes and health benefits from…
Coconut milk is a great substitute to use in recipes and vegan dishes but finding coconut milk brands without guar gum or carrageenan can be a challenging task sometimes. While both are good thickening agents and are often used in non-dairy milk substitute products, they can be a problem for certain people. Studies have linked…
Proper sleep is crucial for a healthy body and mind and it’s no doubt one of the most important factors for good health. Insomnia is a problem for millions of people but it’s usually short-lived and never becomes a chronic issue. If you think you’ve developed sleeping problems or insomnia after becoming vegan, there could…
If you’re feeling cold after you started a vegan diet, you’re not alone. Having a low body temperature is something that you probably will experience for some time, especially if you’re also losing weight. But there is good news: you won’t feel this cold forever! When I became a strict adherent to a calorie restriction…
I’ve known Paul Roe for many years. I came across him while browsing one of my favorite anti-aging forums called Longecity (formerly known as Imminst). On the forum, we shared advice about our diets and also shared pictures of how well we were aging (or not aging in Paul’s case). Paul stood out among the crowd…
A vegan diet is one of the best ways to keep yourself trim without having to count calories and watch everything you put into your mouth. This is great for people who have a few pounds to lose, but for someone who is already lean, it can make them very skinny. One of the stereotypes…
One of the benefits of being a vegan is that your blood pressure is likely to decrease by a lot. Naturally, when you eat a plant-based diet, your calorie intake will usually decrease without you even thinking about it, and so will your waistline. When blood pressure is low but you have no symptoms associated…
The liver and kidneys are always hard at work in removing waste from the body and filtering out the buildup of toxic by-products from chemicals, compounds, medications, and other things we put into our body. They have to put up with a lot to keep us alive, and for the most part, they go about…
A raw vegan diet is one of the best ways to lose weight, but this shouldn’t be everyone’s goal. If you’re starting the diet and you’re already quite skinny, chances are you’re going to end up even skinnier if you don’t make some adjustments. If your goal is to gain weight on a vegan diet,…