Monthly Archives: April 2011

Forks Over Knives

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Mark Osborne

A new documentary Forks Over Knives is due to release starting May 6th in select North American cities. I’m really looking forward to seeing this movie as it directly addresses the health benefits of a vegan diet. It examines the … Continue reading →

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Earth Day – make a surprisingly large difference

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Mark Osborne

Friday is Earth Day and we are being encouraged to each make our small contribution to ‘a billion acts of green’. Have you thought about how you might contribute to earth day? The view of a cynic I’ve always been … Continue reading →

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Take the red pill – to lose weight, be healthy and live longer

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Mark Osborne

Popularized by movies like The Matrix and Total Recall the term red pill represents embracing the painful truth of reality whereas taking the blue pill represents remaining in blissful ignorance. Becoming vegan feels very much like taking the red pill … Continue reading →

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Reducing calorie overload through a vegan diet

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Mark Osborne

In my last couple of posts we looked at how to estimate your calorie expenditure and your calorie consumption. If like most people on a standard american diet you are getting a little heavier every year, then there will be … Continue reading →

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