Is Light or Dark Roast Coffee Healthier?

Is Light or Dark Roast Coffee Healthier?

When it comes to reducing body weight, dark roast coffee is more effective than light roast coffee. If you drink non-paper-filtered coffee, such as boiled, French press, or Turkish coffee, you should know that the amount of cholesterol-raising compounds in the...
Explore African Cuisines with Chef Marie Kacouchia

Explore African Cuisines with Chef Marie Kacouchia

Meet Chef Marie Kacouchia. We had the pleasure of interviewing her about food history, health, culture, and her cookbook, Vegan Africa. Read on and enjoy her recipe for Sautéed Spinach and Mushrooms with Plantains.     In your experience, how have you found food to...
The Muscle Power, Strength, and Endurance of Vegetarians

The Muscle Power, Strength, and Endurance of Vegetarians

Randomized controlled trials put plant-based eating to the test for athletic performance. Historical examples of successful plant-based athletes range from the gladiators in ancient Rome to the Tarahumara Indians who run 160-mile races for the fun of it. That’s six...
The First Studies on Vegetarian vs. Meat-Eating Athletes

The First Studies on Vegetarian vs. Meat-Eating Athletes

Meat-eating athletes are put to the test against vegetarian athletes and even sedentary plant-eaters in feats of endurance. “In 1896, the aptly named James Parsley led the Vegetarian Cycling Club to easy victory over two regular clubs. A week later, he won the most...