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The Who - The Kids are Alright Soundtrack. Still have it and not a scratch on it!

I agree with you but more about about the nature vs. manufactured part. I used to put it in my morning juice, but stopped. I can get it from other sources in my diet that are sufficient for me. The less manufactured chemicals in my body the better. That's what works for me.

Good points. Last year the doc told me I was overweight. Me? Nah. I thought the entire BMI index was wrong. A year later and a totally different mindset. I felt bloated and sluggish. I wasn't sleeping well and need five cups of coffee each day just to stay awake. I smoked when I got anxious and had no will even to walk the…

Here are a few observations I have had: 1) Most people aren't even aware of what a healthy diet looks like - physically. Portion sizes are usually double or triple what they need to be when we eat out. The ratio of vegetables and fruits to everything else is totally wrong and most people have no basis by which to make a…

This is a great idea. Sometimes that extra "credit" we earn with calories can lead us back down the path of bad behavior. I know I did this for a long time before catching myself with my hand in the cookie jar - often literally!

Sometimes going vegetarian can hurt more than it helps if not done in a healthy way. I know of many who expected to see weight loss when switching to a vegetarian diet and actually gained weight! The problem is that they went to a high carb load and consumed more cheese which actually increased their calories for the day.…

OK. I think this is a good discussion, but as long we aren't jumping on emotionally-driven opinions we get closer to what works best for us! I know what works for my health and my goals so I can't speak for anyone else. The original post question is if you lose muscle mass on an 80/20 vegan diet. I have no clue what that…

I am not sure if it is available online. I found these in a search at Penn State where I work. I think the license is only for here. A library might have the full text though. These are clips from the conclusion sections. I didn't have to dig deep. Just had to punch in the right search string. Tip of the iceberg.…

Not so much. The studies are from where I am deriving my opinion. Quotes come from a context. Read them in context. That's why I referenced them. Read the studies and you will find the method by which they came to their conclusions. Like I said. Read it for what it's worth. Peer reviewed journals are more than "studies."

Just a few more data-driven arguments to consider when thinking about a vegetarian diet. Allowing for a small amount of meat is a good thing even though a prudent vegetarian (or vegan) diet is possible for maintaining or even gaining muscle mass (which is all that I have been saying). Take these studies for what they are…

Point = missed. The average american diet contains carbs that are refined and loaded with crap we just don't need. It's cheap, sugary goodness. Look at the source of the food. And yes, this goes for meat and non-meat sources. No awkward moments here. Takes a lot more to make me feel awkward :)

It also doesn't mean to jack up protein levels as if that's what you need to do in order to be healthy. Also, I am not in this to bulk up. That may require something different. Nor am I vegan or advocating a total vegan diet. But it is possible to get enough nutrients to do so. Can't throw the baby out with the bath water.…

1. Being a vegan is fine and respectable. Just make sure that you are planning it correctly and not relying on YouTube or even Dr. Oz for your information. Here are a couple of reputable resources to start with: Being a vegan is totally healthy if planned appropriately. I can trust Harvard and the ADA. Money quote: "In…

Nope. Being a vegan is totally healthy if planned appropriately. I can trust Harvard and the ADA. Money quote: "In July 2009, the American Dietetic Association weighed in with a position paper, concluding that "appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally…

Salmon. If you like fish that is a good start. Low in calories, loaded with Omega 3 fatty acids. Use quinoa for a grain since that is packed with protein. Broccoli and kale are really good green vegetables to increase protein. A can of tuna here and there can't hurt but don't go overboard. Also, lentil soup. Great recipes…

Dr. Oz always seems to have a some sort of strange gimmick so I don't trust him anymore. the supplements he peddles are expensive and no one is really sure how well they work. I looked around for a long time and have been using this book not for smoothies, but for juices and how to plan healthy and cheap meals:…