When I first learned about meal prepping, I thought that only professional bodybuilders did it. At the time, I saw meal prepping as a boring way to stay in shape. Sure, you were tracking your calories and macronutrients (less so your micronutrients), but the point was clear. Cook the food, portion it, eat it, and […]
What Five Years of Being Vegan Has Taught Me
How long have you been vegan? is a question that brings out mixed feelings inside of me. On the one hand, I feel proud of being vegan for as long as I have been. On the other hand however, this question makes me wonder whether or not I’ve done enough for the animals. Maybe this […]
How Not To Die: A Vegan’s Perspective
Introduction I personally always thought that I led a healthy lifestyle because of my dietary choices. I thought that any room for improvement was somewhat slim. This was the case until I finished reading Dr. Michael Greger’s book, How Not To Die. As bombastic as the title may seem, one might wonder the reasoning behind […]
Opinion Blog: Maintaining Health on a Plant-Based Diet.
*This piece was originally written as coursework* My experience as a vegan of four years has been nothing short of satisfactory. I have been an athlete throughout my whole life and switching to a plant-based diet has tremendously affected my physical wellbeing. I feel stronger, faster and healthier than I have ever been. Because of […]