Benefits of a Vegan Diet and Why the Human Body Was Designed to Be Vegan

The human body was not designed to consume meat and definitely not dairy, but rather for a plant friendly vegan diet. We have over 30 dissimilarities with carnivores, which are similarities we share with herbivores in regards to our design. For example, our digestive tract is a long plant friendly one. A true carnivore has a short digestive tract and meat is in and out in 3-7 hours. This does not give parasites a chance to hatch. In humans it takes three days to digest meat, giving it ample time for parasites to hatch. That is a big part of why an estimated 90% of people have parasites!

Furthermore, we have nails instead of claws, different stomach acidity, saliva, and our teeth structure is similar to an herbivores and definitely not a carnivores. It's in our instincts to not eat meat too. For example, if you saw a dead cow on the grass you wouldn't start salivating or want to eat it like that. A true carnivore would feast away. The only way you would want it is if you cooked it, in plants oils, and seasoned it with herbs etc. This is also since you have grown up eating meat so have grown accustomed to it. However, the human body was not designed for meat, but rather a vegan diet.

Meat is high in saturated fats and not as clean as plants. As well, if your meat is not organic, grass-fed, and free range, you also have to deal with growth hormones, antibiotics, and steroids. All of which grow you and make you more resistant to antibiotics. Plus any anxiety, and stress the animal went through in its life created chemical reactions in the body such as increased levels of adrenaline and cortisol, which you guessed it, ends up in you. No wonder so many people are angry and when we think of vegans we think of mellow, chilled out people. Plus meat is so hard to digest. Digestion takes up most of your energy for the day. So if you are digesting mangoes versus steak, which do you think is harder on the body and gives you more energy to do what you need to do?

And dairy is very scary. It's the worst of all foods. We take milk, usually from a mistreated cow who is given hormones, steroids, and antibiotics, and cook it. Any nutrients in the milk is now gone, in fact the milk is acidic. We then fortify the milk with vitamins and calcium, but it is just not the real thing. When it ends up in your body it is so acidic that your body has to use its calcium and magnesium reserve just to neutralize the acidity. So that's right, dairy actually depletes your body of calcium. You have just been dispelled of one of the grandest myths of our time. Also dairy is also high in rancid fats and makes you gain weight very easily. Think of what that milk was designed for, a baby cow. That baby cow grows hundreds of pounds in its first year just off that milk.

So you must be thinking, where do I get my protein, calcium, and b12 from on a vegan diet? You can find plenty of protein in leafy greens, nuts, beans, sea algae, and sprouts. You only need 5 to 10 percent protein in you diet to build all the muscle you want and need. According to the world health organization you only need 5% protein and there has never been a case of protein deficiency in all of medical literature. Years of research and personal experience have led me to believe this whole protein hype is a marketing strategy by the meat industry. I eat 5% of my calories in the form of protein and have no problem building muscle. Actually, since my protein is raw and thus not denatured and more powerful, I have a much easier time building and keeping muscle on a vegan diet.

Calcium can be found in abundance in its raw and powerful form in leafy green vegetables. 1 lb of leafy greens such as kale or spinach will give you 100% of your RDA requirements for the day. B12 is actually a vitamin that is found in organic soil. So if you just leave some of that vitamin rich organic soil on your veggies you will get your b12. However, if you can't stand to do that, you can always supplement. But the vegan diet really is perfect and ideal. A balanced vegan diet has all your nutrient requirements and is clean and ideal for the plant friendly human body.

So at the end of the day, why would you even want to eat a healthy vegan diet? Well, I'll give you some killer, legitimate, and powerful reasons. A vegan diet, especially high is raw foods, will give you energy. This is because a high or full raw vegan diet is rich in nutrients, easy to digest, and light. Who wants to be tired all day? Energy is fun and makes everything else so much more exciting. This is because you are getting nutrients and not spending so much of your energy digesting heavy foods that are often loaded with toxins.

As well, you will lose weight. A vegan diet is high in fiber,which keeps you full, and nutrients so you don't eat and eat and eat. Plus plants are treated differently in the human body because we were designed for a plant friendly vegan diet. They go in and out, and are used for energy and nutrients. When we eat animal products or the newest GMO chemical and toxins, the body doesn't know what to do with them so they often get stored in the form of fat, especially around the midsection! How often do you see someone on a vegan diet who is overweight?

Other reasons to go on a vegan diet are you will slow aging. YES! The way you age is mostly under your control, and genetics plays a small part, but not all of it. Most of how you age is due to your diet, the way you take care of yourself through exercise, sleep, hydration, and how you manage stress. You are in control and you can be a hot grandmother at 70 like Annette Larkins and plenty of other hot senior citizens on a high or full raw vegan diet. A vegan diet, especial high in raw fruits and veggies has lots of nutrients and anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants fight free radical damage and help slow aging. I don't know about you, but I don't plan on getting old and am thankful for the raw vegan diet for making that possible.



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This Is Why Losing Weight on a High to Full Raw Vegan Diet Is So Easy and Fast!

If you've ever tried going on a raw vegan diet, even for a week, you must have noticed how easy it was to drop pounds. I've had clients lose 40 lbs in one month of just juicing. As well as people who would have an enormously difficult time losing weight, even with caloric restriction and lots of exercise, lose 15 lbs in one month. I'm not saying its easy to be high or full raw, but it gets easier and the benefits are well worth it. There are many reasons why eating a high or full raw vegan diet helps you drop pounds so quickly.
First off, raw foods were designed for your body, so your body knows what to do with them. Your body uses them for energy and nutrition and they are in and out of the body in a short amount of time. All calories are not created equal! Even if you ate the same amount of calories from a raw vegan diet, you would be at an ideal weight, much leaner, and not to mention younger, hotter, more energetic. The old model of calories in vs calories out is outdated and does not take in to account the quality of foods, metabolism, allergies etc.
When you eat foods that are not made in a factory and not designed for the human body, the body often stores these toxins in the body so they don't cause further damage. They are often stored in the midsection and hips (love handles). This is why this trouble spot is so hard to get rid of. Your body stubbornly holds on to these areas for safety reasons. Until the diet changes, all the ab workouts in the world won't help you much.
When you eat a high to full raw vegan diet, you have more energy and due to all the fiber you tend to not overeat. The fiber in nutrients that your body is starving for, help keep your body full. But even if you ate the same amount of calories as your previous diet, you would still lose weight. This is because the food gets used for energy and nutrients instead of stored as fat. I bet you, that you can't think of one person who has been on a raw vegan diet who is overweight or has too much fat on their body. This is because it is simply not possible.

Another reason eating a high to full raw vegan diet helps you lose weight so quickly is that your body starts shedding the toxins stored in the body via detoxification. Detoxification is the body's way of cleaning itself out. The symptoms may not be fun, but it's well worth it. When you start eliminating these toxins stored in the fat and muscle tissues, you will also lose weight.
Not to mention, a raw vegan diet rich in fruits and veggies is high in water content. Most people are dehydrated which actually leads to water retention and bloat. If you stay hydrated you will lose that bloat and those unnecessary pounds.
So there are many reasons why a raw vegan diet helps you drop pounds so quickly. I've seen amazing weight loss stories from all types of people from all different backgrounds and age groups. It's just one of the many benefits of eating high to full raw vegan. For me, it's just a side bonus compared to all the other ones.
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13 Of The Best Baked Potato Toppings

Baked with Eggs

[The Cooking Jar]

Well this is a good idea. Farah, from the blog The Cooking Jar, has hollowed out baked potatoes before cracking in an egg, sprinkling over some bacon and cheese and sliding them back into the oven. She calls them Idaho Sunrise - and in 20 minutes you’ll have a baked potato with a runny-yolked egg inside. And breakfast? Sure thing. “Pop this one in the oven in the morn,” she says, “and you’ll be eating breakfast like a champ.”

Vegan, Skinny-Style

[Lunchbox Bunch]

We often think of creamy, cheesy toppings for our baked spuds, but Kathy at the blog Lunchbox Bunch has come up with this tasty vegan Skinny-Style topping, which includes tomatoes, coriander, chives and a little soy yoghurt stuffed into a baked sweet potato. Check out the recipe, and some more baked potato ideas on her website.

Spicy and Baked Twice

[The Healthy Family and Home]

Here’s a baked potato that’s super healthy. It’s vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and suitable for those on a paleo diet, too. You just scoop out the insides of a baked potato, mix with the turmeric, red pepper flakes and other ingredients and then pop back into the oven to warm up again. The turmeric gives it a sweet, fragrant flavour as well as a vibrant yellow colour. Check out the recipe for these spicy turmeric twice-baked potatoes at the blog Healthy Family and Home.

Broccoli Cheese

[Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice]

“Broccoli loves cheese and garlic,” Reeni from the blog Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice writes, about this broccoli cheese baked potato recipe. A creamy garlic-cheese sauce, made with Gouda and sharp Cheddar, with broccoli florets. Perfect for pouring all over a freshly-baked spud. Oh, and crispy bacon is a suggested optional extra.

Feta, Olives, Sundried Tomatoes

[Lunchbox Bunch]

Here’s a gorgeous baked sweet potato. It’s from the blog Gourmande in the Kitchen and is stuffed with feta, olives and sundried tomatoes. The recipe’s creator, Sylvie, says that the potato “will satisfy those salty/sweet cravings with the tastes of the Mediterranean.”

Taco Baked Potatoes

[Six Sisters Stuff]

Baked potatoes are so versatile you can even pretend that they’re actually taco shells and load them up with minced meat, cheese, olives and sour cream. This idea for baked potato tacos comes from the blog Six Sisters. Chop up a load of toppings and salads and let everyone top their own for a DIY dinner.

Quinoa, Cranberry and Kale

[Leslie Durso]

How about this for a stunning-looking vegan dish? A sweet potato baked and then stuffed with quinoa, kale, sliced almonds and cranberries, courtesy of Leslie Durso. It’s colourful, healthy and protein-rich, too.

Apple and Bacon-Stuffed

[How Sweet It Is]

Wait. A baked potato topped with caramelised apple pieces and golden bacon? That sounds like all sorts of heavenly, right there. Jessica from How Sweet It Is scoops out the sweet potato flesh after baking it and then mashes in some goat’s cheese and spices before piling on the cooked bacon and apple.

Mini Pizza Spuds

[Frugal Momeh]

As if jacket potatoes couldn’t get any cuter - Elizabeth from the blog Frugal Momeh came up with these mini pizza baked spuds topped with cheese and pepperoni slices. And because they’re tiny, they bake in around half an hour. But don’t make them just for the kids. Elizabeth writes: “They are fun enough for even the pickiest kid but delicious enough that adults will be fighting over the last one.”

Cajun Crab

[Thyme and Tamarind]

We don’t see seafood enough on baked potatoes, do we? Which is why these Cajun Crab-stuffed baked potatoes are such a brilliant idea. They were created by Dala, from the blog Thyme and Tamarind. “The next time you have a comfort food craving, make these spicy and creamy stuffed potatoes,” she says. “You’re going to love it. You may also wish you were walking the streets of New Orleans with a beignet in one hand and a cafe au lait in the other.”

Cheese, Bacon and Spring Onion

[The Girl Who Ate Everything]

It was about time we had another cheese and bacon-topped potato. These Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes from The Girl Who Ate Everything, are fluffy in the centre and rich with melted cheese, crispy bacon and sliced spring onions.

Lentil, Chard, Pistachio and Feta

[Happy Hearted Kitchen]

“A no fuss week night meal, with a few extra sprinkles to make it jazzy,” is how Jodi, from the blog Happy Hearted Kitchen introduces this baked sweet potato with chard, feta, lentils and pistachios. Creamy feta, earthy lentils, crunchy pistachios on soft sweet potato flesh… we’re off to stick the oven on.

What are your favourite baked potato toppings? Have any of these recipes given you inspiration to try something new?

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