Ask A Vegan!

Ask A Vegan

Ask A Vegan

In this episode, Caryn talk about Multiple Schlerosis and some of the nutrients that may stop or slow the progression and even reverse symptoms.  She gave her take on the Susan G. Komen Foundation debacle in the news this week and talked about how with this organization and others like it are not focusing on what's really necessary to prevent and cure cancer.  She discussed the idea of taxing sugar like tobacco and alcohol

Ask A Vegan

Ask A Vegan

This show compared Martin Luther King non-violence philosophy with an animal rights group burning cattle trucks; dealing with uninvited guests (bugs, rodents), cooking in small spaces, and highlights in the news: sugary beverage tax to combat diabetes study; Americans eating less meet; the Hostess company filing bankruptcy.

Caryn commented on criticism regarding organic agriculture and discussed fracking, New Year's resolutions, lap band surgery and the US News Best Overall Diets report.

Caryn responded to your questions and comments about plastic bags and their reusable alternatives, BPA free water bottles, vegan "meats", and food marketing.

Caryn covered preparing for the holidays with ideas for weight control, beverage ideas and how to not feel deprived not eating the unhealthy, non-vegan treats.  She talked about osteoporosis, avoiding bloating and gas, and how organic farming can feed the world.  She told everyone about her new video series called "IT'S ALL ABOUT GREENS" now showing at http://responsibleeatingandliving.com/?p=3503 which shows how to eat more healthy, dark green leafy vegetables.

The first half of this show was dedicated to the range of harmful ingredients in hair dyes.  In the second half, Caryn covered horse slaughter for human consumption in the U.S., liquid smoke and baked tofu, mustard greens and food handling

Caryn was joined by Alan Roettinger.  The hour was devoted to talking about joy: how humans are meant to experience joy and ways to experience bliss.

Caryn responded to listeners, giving her view on 1) oil and fats, and 2) nail polish.  With Thanksgiving coming up, she reminded people of the plight turkeys go through to become the 'traditional' main event during the Thanksgiving feast.  She talked about materials for sporting gear and instruments which may or may not come from animals

Some of the topics Caryn covered on this program include food handling in restaurants; eggs and dairy from humane, family farms; getting local merchants to accept food stamps; conventional winter tomatoes; food on airlines.

Caryn talks about 1) breast cancer awareness month, 2) foods for fall, focusing on squash along with cauliflower, apples, pears and parnips, 3) vitamin e and selenium and 4) what is a real vegan.

Caryn talks about canteloupe, listeria, labeling, the US Preventative Services Task Force recent recommendation for prostrate cancer screening, the Jewish Orthodox tradition Kapparot and the connection between eating animal foods and body odor.