I recently discovered Dr Michael Klapper, a doc who really knows his stuff when it comes to nutrition — and what the body does and doesn’t need to survive (and thrive).
He believes strongly that proper nutrition and a balanced lifestyle are essential for health, rather than merely treating the symptoms when someone becomes ill.
Check out this video, from the doctor himself, that’s packed with information, insights and the truth about foods we eat that are killing us. You can also find out more about him here.
In a recent Huffington Post article, long-time vegan Michael Parrish DuDell called out (although not by name) a high-profile green group for holding an eco-conscious soiree that, well, wasn’t.
“Resting stylishly on recycled bamboo serving platters sat a ménage of beef tartar, pork belly something-or-other and a trilogy of pungent unidentifiable cheeses,” DuDell wrote. “I was frustrated that nobody on staff had made the seemingly obvious, absolutely critical connection between what we eat and the health of our planet.”
What Michael experienced at this party, is unfortunately common place amongst many high-profile greenies (Al Gore is one case in point). These peeps won’t give up their lamb chops and barbecued steak because, they have been quoted as saying, it’s just too hard for them and their followers.
Michael’s Huff Post article explains further:
At a recent concert in Sweden, Moby asked Al Gore why he didn’t mention the heavy environmental impact of animal production in his film An Inconvenient Truth.
“He answered honestly,” recounts Moby, “basically saying that getting people to drive a hybrid car isn’t that difficult. Getting people to give up animal products is almost impossible.”
Mr Gore, The Lazy Environmentalist guy and other self-proclaimed greenies are definitely doing wonderful things by getting the green word out. But in order for the planet to repair itself, we need to be educated on what’s doing the most damage. That without question is meat and dairy production.
A 2006 report from the UN stated that raising animals for food generates more greenhouses gases and contributes more to global warming than every mode of transportation in the world combined.
Read the full Huffington Post article HERE.
Glowingly-gorgeous Alicia Silverstone is sharing her beauty and health secrets, with the release of her book The Kind Diet, with a forward by fellow-veg Sir Paul McCartney.
The actress writes about the benefits of adopting a plant-based diet, from effortless weight loss to clear skin. She also spills the beans on how her vegan diet has given her boundless energy and a digestion that works how it’s supposed to.
While her name may be associated with Clueless, the health-happy celeb is anything but. While the vegan diet she recommends will be kind to your bod, Silverstone also explains why chowing down on meat, fish, milk and cheese causes permanent damage to the planet—so deleting it from the diet is a sure fire way to keep people and the planet healthy.
May The Kind Diet hit the bestseller lists everywhere!
I’m not particularly into sports, which perhaps has something to do with my own lack of hand-eye coordinaton. But a story on Fox Sports about Canadian ice hockey hero George Laraque piqued my interest this morning. The sports-tough, stick-wielding dude has seen the light and gone, you guessed it, vegan.
Laraque says while he’s doing it primarily for the animals, he’s also feeling the positive effects on his health.
“I’ve lost some weight, but I’ve been working with a really great nutritionist and I’ve never had this much energy,” he said. “I think it’s also important to break the stereotype that all vegans are skinny people with long hair.”
Good on you, George. The more celebrities, sportspeople and vegans-with-a-voice who get the word out, the better.
Check out the full story HERE.
