I’ve heard a few people out there dismiss the vegetarian diet after trying it for a short time, saying that they just didn’t feel satisfied or complete unless the meal contained animal foods.  Most of this is psychological and it takes a few weeks for new habits to be formed and tastebuds to change. But for some people there may be some truth to them not feeling satiated if the meal did not contain all the necessary components.  And this could happen with any diet, not just when switching to a vegetarian diet! (more…)

High blood pressure is often caused by, or, can cause atherosclerosis, or arteriosclerosis which means the arteries have become hardened or thickened due to either fatty deposits or calcium deposits on the walls of the arteries.  If left untreated patient could have a heart attack or stroke.
Cause of heart disease: if the high blood pressure is a result of thickened arteries then the cause is diet, and it can be reversed with diet.  Arteries become thickened and hardened from eating saturated fat and cholesterol.  These are found in all animal foods, even low fat, even organic, even fish, even eggs.  A diet that contains no animal foods, and instead is full of whole plant foods (not refined or processed, and no trans fats) will reverse heart disease. (more…)