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 […]
This year, I set a goal for myself to write one blog article every month. Prior to that, I wasn’t the most consistent of writers. I would have my occasional streak where I publish something consistently, but then trail off for a bit. So, I decided to stay on point for one full year, which […]
In my last article, I looked at different things to consider when deciding to go vegan. For many, such decision would be unitary – meaning it’s most likely a solo mission. However, just because you do this alone, that doesn’t mean that it should be daunting. In this article, I want to expand on a […]
According to the UN, some 4.2 billion people live in cities. This means that 55% of the world’s population is surrounded by concrete buildings, artificial parks, and other humans! In the 1960s, half of then’s global population lived urbanely. Thanks to better standards of living and higher wages, it makes sense why many have decided […]
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 […]
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 […]
*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 […]
The year is coming to an end, and I felt like it was time to post a new blog. I’ve definitely been slacking these past few months, and now that I finished my first semester of my Master’s degree, I have some time to reflect. I’m quite happy to say that although this year has […]