Planting the fall garden, while Cat looks on. We live from the soil. No plants, no food, no us. You only care for that of which you are aware. Growing your own food, handling soil that you've carefully nurtured, keeps you in touch with the Biosphere. What do you think would happen if you became out of touch with your kids, your pets, your body? They suffer and in the end this will cause you to suffer, ... Read more
Easy Vegetable Gardening? Easy vegetable gardening! Oxymoron? It's all a matter of letting nature (or gravity) do the heavy lifting.Each time I have such a task, I run a mental benefit-risk assessment.Do it myself or go get assistance?It's easy to strain your back in the vegetable garden. This is avoidable. For instance, forget double digging. You leave that to the worms. Furthermore, just like Ironman ... Read more
Vegan Religion or Philosophy? A healthy vegan listens to their body. religion: noun The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, a pursuit or interest to which someone ascribes supreme importance. "consumerism is the new religion" philosophy: noun the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when ... Read more
Diet Plays A Major Role In Your Health BUT Feelings About Food Tend To Choose Your Diet! Should Your Feelings Choose Your Diet? Think about it! Feelings about food? A fascinating topic, highlighted in a play we enjoyed last night. Change your diet, and you'll be surprised the impact it can have on friends and family. I found this play, Cake, to be interesting and illuminating. The show was ... Read more
Two Year Vegan Ironman Anniversary No Kwashiorkor Yet! Kwashiorkor: A form of malnutrition caused by protein deficiency in the diet, typically affecting young children in the tropics. The funny thing about my two years on a dairy-free, meat-free, eggs-free (vegan) diet, is how easy it was to do. Furthermore, it seemed to have no impact at all on my ability to continue Ironman training (unlike my ... Read more
The Lies/Myth As Recently Stated To FitOldDog By A Fellow Veterinarian! "Factory farmed meat is the only way poor people can get enough protein." Eating Meat Is Necessary? You can sign up for my infrequent but informative newsletters at this link! Eating meat is just not necessary, except in certain hostile environments. I can see how ruminant livestock can play a valuable role in the creation of farms with ... Read more
Vegan nutrition is a fascinating topic. Especially for the plant-based athlete. Vegan nutrition? A contentious topic, in many circles! Don't miss FitOldDog's vegan nutrition carb survey, at the bottom of the page! Vegan nutrition, doing it right. First, let's get vitamin B12 out of the way - does our need for B12 mean we have to eat meat? No! Just read this article, entitled: "Vital Wisdom: A Journey of ... Read more
I became a vegan athlete on August 4th, 2015 The prostate health benefits are amazing! Vegan Athlete To Vegan Chef Haven't been tempted to eat meat, dairy or eggs, ever since. Funny thing is, as an ex-chicken wing eating expert, my whole mindset to food has shifted. I also feel good about myself, as a vegan veterinarian. Am I crazy? Yes! I'm crazy about my new life-style. I can also see how it is ... Read more
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