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REASONS for being VEGETERIAN


Vegetarianism is the fastest growing trend in the developed world. Here are 21 reasons why you should think about turning green too.
  • Avoiding meat is one of the best and simplest ways to cut down your fat consumption. Modern farm animals are deliberately fattened up to increase profits. Eating fatty meat increases your chances of having a heart attack or developing cancer.

  • Every minute of every working day, thousands of animals are killed in slaughter-houses. Pain and misery are common. In the US alone, 500,000 animals are killed for meat every hour.

  • There are millions of cases of food poisoning recorded every year. The vast majority are caused by eating meat.

  • Meat contains absolutely nothing – no proteins, vitamins or minerals – that the human body cannot obtain perfectly happily from a vegetarian diet. Read more…

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How to Get Healthy Skin

Everyone wants healthy skin; if not for cosmetic purposes, then for general health purposes. It’s thought about all year long, but seems to be more prevalent in the thoughts when the more skin bearing weather rolls around. Besides the usual grooming routine, there are plenty of other ways to get that fresh glow, and easy to accomplish on a budget.

Foods for Healthy Skin

It’s always a good idea to eat healthy, even when not trying to look devilishly attractive in a bikini or speedo. While some foods, such as sugary treats, or even dairy products, won’t do anyone any favors, there are lots of foods that can help the skin as well as the rest of the body. Here are five to get started:

  1. Water. Technically a drink instead of food, but certainly very important. It helps keep the skin hydrated, and helps clear out the system, which will not only mean beautiful skin, but feeling better all around.
  2. Blueberries. They’re a high source of antioxidants – one of the foods with the highest capacity out there – and are a good source of fiber.
  3. Walnuts. Loaded with essential fatty acids, they’re just what the skin needs to protect itself. Additionally, it also helps the skin look younger by giving it the nourishment it needs to keep it supple.
  4. Green Tea. Yet another liquid, but an incredibly beneficial one. Green tea has anti inflammatory properties and is rich in polyphenols. And, for an added benefit, helps the metabolism.
  5. Whole Wheat Bread. This item, while some might say has a less appealing flavor than, say, white bread, is healthy because it contains selenium. Selenium is a mineral that is helpful when it comes to skin cells, and, studies show, might even help skin damaged by the sun. Read more…

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