Category: The Vegan Movement

The vegan movement is going mainstream, there’s no question about it.  You will be fascinated by the growth of veganism year to year. From new schools to new restaurants, you’ll find more and more vegan-friendly places!  Pretty soon, you will have no problem finding something vegan to eat when you travel.

The vegan movement is one of a kind. Have you done your research on plant-based nutrition yet? Learn the truth about the food industry, including research that supports a meat-free dairy-free and egg-free diets.  If you need a vegan Personal Trainer and Nutritionist to help with adopting a plant-based diet, contact me!

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USDA Contradicts Itself

USDA Contradicts Itself

The USDA has proposed $160 million toward marketing funds for beef promotion in 2014. Since production and sales of beef have declined, the USDA contradicts itself and takes it into their own hands to support growth. Physicians, researchers, and several medical organizations have recommending a reduction in red meat consumption, but the USDA is still determined to boost sales of meat! If people gave up beef for health reasons, will millions of dollars’ worth of marketing change their minds or go to waste?

Red meat is linked to a plethora of health problems, such as increased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancers. Ironically, the USDA recommends reducing intake of cholesterol and saturated fat in 2010… but now encourages meat consumption? Check out my 7 Reasons to Ditch Meat article to learn why eliminating meat has been trending over the past decade. It’s never too late to make the switch and sub out red meat for low-fat and cholesterol-free proteins such as quinoa, beans, lentils, non-gmo tempeh or tofu. Plant-based proteins are recognized as healthful sources of protein, vitamins, and minerals with NO risk of developing chronic disease. Make the change and save your life. Don’t allow the USDA or the media to control your health. The USDA contradicts itself just like many media outlets do, and it may be better to take nutritional counseling from a more credible source.

Written by Kelly Gibson on Dec 8, 2014

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    Resource: http://www.pcrm.org/nbBlog/index.php/usda-beefing-up-special-interest-marketing-funds/

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    Drinking Cows Milk Weakens Bones

    Drinking Cows Milk Weakens Bones

    Hip fractures can be caused by osteoporosis. Can you believe cows milk weakens bones?

    Milk is aggressively promoted to Americans as the best & only source of calcium for improved bone health and reduced risk of osteoporosis. It is time we look at the scientific facts before believing in these false marketing claims. A new study by the British Medical Journal shows a link between milk consumption and increased hip fractures and a higher mortality rate. Specifically, three or more glasses of milk per day lead to 93% higher death rate in women. This wasn’t just ANY study; and there have been multiple studies indicative of milk causing osteoporosis in recent years (for example, The China Study). This was an 11-year multivariable study that examined the effects of drinking milk in over 60,000 women and 45,000 men. The science shows that lactose in milk create compounds in the body that inflame blood vessels and increase oxidative stress on our cells. Inflammation can lead to heart disease, stroke, and cancer, all of which could be the reason the death rates are higher in those who consume more milk. So, how does milk cause osteoporosis? The answer is calcium carbonate (the end result of pasteurization). This compound causes the body to pull calcium from bones and other tissues of the body in order to filter calcium carbonate from our blood. So all that calcium we think we’re getting? We’re not. It turns out that cows milk weakens bones.

    What we know now: Milk has a deteriorating effect on human health. It is time America takes the appropriate steps to change our nutrition paradigm to exclude dairy products from the American Diet, and replace with healthy alternatives. Just because a food contains healthful nutrients like calcium, it does not mean that our bodies can metabolize the whole food containing specific nutrients without harmful side effects. If you are concerned about getting enough calcium in your diet, worry no more because you can get more than enough calcium in your diet from beans, nuts, leafy greens, and even non-dairy milks. Some alternatives to try include soy milk, hemp milk, rice milk, coconut milk, or hazelnut milk. Be sure to start reading food labels as milk is a leading ingredient in most processed foods. Contact me for more information on how to transition to a dairy-free diet.

    Written by Kelly Gibson, Online Vegan Coach and Plant Based Trainer, on Oct 31, 2014

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      Resources for Cows Milk Weakens Bones:
      1. http://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g6015
      2. http://pcrm.org/health/medNews/drinking-milk-associated-with-fractures-and-death
      3. http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/does-milk-really-do-the-body-good/
      4. http://www.realfarmacy.com/100000-person-study-reveals-pasteurized-milk-people-drink-likely-die/

      Kelly Gibson is an Online Personal Trainer & Plant-Based Nutrition Coach, helping people transition to dairy-free diets

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      Vegan Daycares and Schools Going Vegan

      Schools Going Vegan across the U.S.

      Vegetarian diets have been considered healthy in the past few decades, but studies in recent years have questioned the validity of dairy & egg products being healthy as well.  With constant influx of undercover investigations appearing on facebook, youtube, and Netflix documentaries, more and more Americans are becoming aware of what really goes on in factory farms and food processing plants.  With heart disease & cancer being the leading causes of death in the United States, people are making the connection between diet and health. Schools Going Vegan is the new trend, and as a vegan and vegetarian trainer I am happy to share this!

      A child’s brain doubles in size it’s first year, and reaches 80% of it’s adult volume by age 3 (1).  Learning begins at birth, and Children develops 85% of it’s core structure by age 3 (2). This is a strong indicator that what children are fed at a young age will determine their eating habits later in life. Childhood Type II Diabetes has been on the rise, affecting 208,000 U.S. citizens under age 20 and continues to grow (3).  Millions of Americans have gone vegan, started feeding their kids vegan meals at home, and many others have started making healthier choices by switching from cow’s milk to dairy-free products or cutting red meat from their diet. The demand for vegan products is higher than ever, and now schools going vegan & daycares are creating plant-based menus for kids!

      The trend started with the nation’s first vegetarian public elementary school in May 2014 at Public School 244 in Queens, NY (4). Locally, you might be able to find an In-home Daycare now offering a fully plant-based menu. Some private daycares, such as Bright Horizons, will allow parents to pack vegan lunches for their children, although most facilities are nut-free.  In public daycares, your child’s pediatrician most likely needs to provide a note recommending soy milk otherwise will be required to serve cow’s milk. In May of this year, Dr. Barnard of PCRM announced that vegan lunches are coming to all L.A. Unified School District schools! It’s amazing, all of these schools going vegan!

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        Resources: 1. http://www.urbanchildinstitute.org/why-0-3/baby-and-brain

        2. http://www.finebynine.org/uploaded/file/Briefing%20Paper%201.pdf

        3. http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/

        4. http://school-stories.org/2014/05/inside-the-nations-first-vegetarian-public-school/

        5. http://www.thelittlelearnersgroup.com/