Three inspiring websites

One of my top five on the Strengths Finder test is "connectedness", meaning that I see connections in the world and have an understanding of how my choices and relationships are connected.  At first I didn't understand this about myself, it seemed kind of out there.  But since becoming vegan, I totally get it.  I began this journey to impact my health, and in reading various literature, saw how food choices impact the environment and the global community.  Not to mention how my consumption of other things (clothing, cosmetics and personal care items, gasoline, water) impact the world, and in turn how these choices impact my health.  Its easy to feel overwhelmed with all the craziness in the world, but I'm learning to, in the words of Teddy Roosevelt, "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are". Just because I can't do everything doesn't mean I shouldn't do something.

These three websites have inspired me as of late.  There are a TON of other amazing websites out there, but these are the three I've been visiting most.  Check them out and let me know what you think.

EcoStiletto All things green.  Great suggestions on green alternatives.

Crazy Sexy Life Kriss Carr started this project when she was diagnosed with cancer. Her honesty and sweetness in the midst of an incredibly difficult situation is (word of the day alert!) inspiring.

The Kind Life Alicia Silverstone's website based on her book "The Kind Diet".  I really enjoy the forum and virtual community.

The Protein Myth

Myth: Humans must eat animal products to take in the needed amount of protein.
Truth: Humans can get all necessary protein from plant sources.  Americans generally eat WAY more protein than actually required.

I've been working on this post about protein for days now, and just can't seem to finish it.  I found this great article on the Vegetarian Resource Group's website, and thought I'd share it.  Read it and let me know what you think.

Veg resources

I'll be travelling through October and don't know how often I'll be able to update the ol' blog.  I didn't want to leave you stranded on the vegan info, so I've provided a list of websites that I've found helpful over the last year or so.  In the meantime, you should really read The China Study and Mad Cowboy to educate yourself on the issues.  I promise you won't be the same!


Peta's starter kit for going veg http://www.goveg.com/
The Kind Life-for all things vegan http://www.thekindlife.com/
Vegan Yum Yum http://veganyumyum.com/
Vegan Coach http://www.vegancoach.com/
VegWeb http://vegweb.com/
VegNews Magazine http://www.vegnews.com/web/home.do

Vegan Body Building http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/

Thrive by Brendan Brazier-a vegan triathalete http://www.brendanbrazier.com/

Environmental Working Group-http://www.ewg.org/

Direct link to cosmetics data base http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/

No Meat Athlete-being veg and being an athlete http://www.nomeatathlete.com/

Are you a runner and vegan? http://www.veganrunning.com/

The Vegan Running Mom http://www.veganrunningmom.com/

I think thats enough for now!

Forks Over Knives

I just heard about the new documentary, based on The China Study by T. Colin Campbell (which I talk about quite a bit on my blog), called Forks Over Knives.  Its due out this summer!  Check it out at http://forksoverknives.com/.