An email from a reader: Will you start a series?
Although I like series posting I only do it on a few of my websites. I haven’t done them too much here on Vegan Momma, as I’ve mentioned a few times before I receive a lot of email from my readers as I was checking the email that came in for my various websites I found one for Vegan Momma. The reader asked whether I would consider doing a series on something health related.
Actually, I have done some health related series but I tend to hold off because of the time that usually goes into the series I do on other websites; however, I have been thinking of doing a few series focused on Where do Vegans get their protein?
The past few months I’ve been thinking of a fitness series focused on people who don’t want to go to the gym, and another one focused on Eating for Beauty (guess what you don’t have to be female to benefit from the series) the beauty I’m talking about is related to the foods you eat and the effect they have on your body.
I’m going to kick off the series this week and write about Eating for Beauty. I’m not sure how long the series will last. It’s a subject I truly enjoy talking and writing about. In the real world I’m involved in various events where I’m asked to speak on the topic, and I’m always willing to talk with people who want to know more about nutrition. Currently I’m thinking of ways I can tie in Healing Yourself Naturally and The Raw and The Cooked into the discussion so my readers there will benefit also. Ok, I know how I can accomplish it; however, it means a lot more work for myself. Time, is a definite factor.
I’m always amazed at the huge disconnect that many people have with food and how it affects their bodies. You would think I would get used to it after all these years, but it still surprises me. We’re not helpless we have control of a lot of the conditions that happen within our bodies. If we continue to feed our bodies junk why in the world do we expect to receive peak performance, sorry (in most cases) it’s not going to happen. Remember GIGO (garbage in, garbage out) yeah that applies to our eating habits also.
Change can be hard, and I know that some people don’t want to admit that what they are eating directly affects their health because in doing so they will admit they should be making changes. I talk with these people often. In working with people who are trying to change their eating habits I give them a challenge stick with a certain way of eating for x amount of time and tell me whether you feel different. All of them have noticed a change for the better. More on that in a later post, or perhaps a series? ;-)
[tags]eating for beauty, series, protein, vegan, vegan momma, healing yourself naturally, the raw and the cooked[/tags]
on July 14th, 2008 at 11:30 am
really its difficult to change the food habit.but your information of course help some people to take their decision
on July 14th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
What a great series to start.
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on July 14th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
@Werbegeschenke - You’re correct it can be hard to make changes in your eating habits however at times I believe we can make it harder because we don’t change our attitude. If we think we cannot make a change we most likely won’t. Thinking positive and setting realistic goals is very important.
@70s Girl - Thanks, I’m really looking forward to writing it. :-)
on July 14th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
i would very much like to see you do a “where do vegans get their protein” series. and if this series included recipes, that would be even better! I love a good recipe!!
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on July 15th, 2008 at 1:02 am
I think a series (or more) is a great idea, VeganMomma! It amazes me too, that people don’t realize what they put into their body is a huge part of beauty. Eating for beauty is the perfect phrase. It’s so true. I constantly have people tell me I look a lot younger than I am, and I think it’s mostly due to the healthy food choices I make. They compliment me on my skin and appearance and I try to explain that what we eat has a lot to do with our hair, skin, nails, and youthful look. :-)
Can’t wait to read more!
*smiles*
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on July 21st, 2008 at 8:02 am
I give them a challenge stick with a certain way of eating for x amount of time and tell me whether you feel different. All of them have noticed a change for the better.
on July 29th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
I too would welcome the protein series, that’s the one food group I struggle to meet the daily requirements of…
on July 31st, 2008 at 12:30 pm
I have to ask, did you take that beautiful picture or is it stock? marvelous!
Lisa
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on August 1st, 2008 at 5:55 am
Any articles about eating for beauty & healing yourself naturally will get bookmarked for sure. :^)
on August 1st, 2008 at 12:05 pm
It seems incredible that so many people miss the obvious. The health and well being of your body is the result of metabolic processes. Your body absolutely requires nutrients to perform those functions. Junk food is junk specifically because it hinders the healthful metabolic processes of your body and causes harmful processes to occur.
People often treat their cars better than they do their own bodies. Hello? You can always buy a new car, but you can’t trade in your body for a new model. This one breaks down too badly, and that’s it. Game over.
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on August 5th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
that is very true, i was just talking about my parents from one of your other posts, both of them loved to eat meat, sweets etc…. but they have learned their lesson the hard way, now they high blood pressure, my mom has a really bad case of arthritis… i know that they realize that they are feeding themselves junk, but i think the problem is they just did not stop until they suffered got the ‘aches and pains’/effects of eating unhealthy food. i think that this is true in most people… im looking forward to your series..
on August 6th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Very insightful article. I’m vegan and find it challenging keeping my diet vegan while fulfilling daily protein requirements. I’m glad I stumbled upon this blog. I will be checking for new updates on this series.
on August 7th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
I have been a vegetarian for 6 years but as a guy i have noticed that i have a hard time getting protein and am losing weight, im not a one of those many fattys who thats a good thing for. what to do?
on August 9th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Hopefully you series turn out well. It is hard to change you eating habits, but once you do change, you feel so much better.
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on August 13th, 2008 at 6:20 am
hi
a nice article
on August 13th, 2008 at 6:36 am
Very insightful article
on August 20th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
I’m always amazed at the huge disconnect that many people have with food and how it affects their bodies. You would think I would get used to it after all these years, but it still surprises me. We’re not helpless we have control of a lot of the conditions that happen within our bodies. If we continue to feed our bodies junk why in the world do we expect to receive peak performance, sorry (in most cases) it’s not going to happen.
on August 25th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Very interesting site, i will visit you eften, greetings
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on August 25th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Love your article!! I am vegetarian and find it hard to keep my diet while having enough daily protein requirements. Thanks for sharing =)
on August 26th, 2008 at 9:48 am
right—’some people don’t want to admit that what they are eating affects their health because in doing so they’ll be admitting that they should be making changes’ — exactly. It’s a responsibility issue.
Is a person willing to accept that they themselves (not the media, not their upbringing, not stress, etc, etc) are responsible for their poor eating habits, because if they aren’t, how can change be made? Who would affect the change?? If they DO accept that they are responsible, then that means it’s time to get to work, and a lot of people don’t have the stomach for THAT, pardon the pun…. just my 2 cents.—T
on August 27th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
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on September 9th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Thank you for your work
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on September 12th, 2008 at 12:14 am
You are not 100% correct on your last point