Use Me To Help You Decide What The Best Supplements for Vegans And Vegetarians Are!

Have you heard vegans will die if they don’t supplement?  Are you a vegetarian and worried you’re not getting enough nutrition from your foods?

Recently someone asked me If I use any Vitamin or Mineral supplements.  They read Are Vegans And Vegetarians Fit For Hard Physical Labor?, and pointed out that many trace minerals are lost through your sweat and hard to replace.

To answer this question let’s address the Vitamin B12 Debate.  Being a vegan/vegetarian for many years, I’ve had a lot of people ask me where I get my Vitamin B12.  Many people will point out that there aren’t any plant sources with Vitamin B12.

It’s true that there’s not a lot of Vitamin b12 found in plant sources, so it’s a good question.  Here’s something else to consider real quick; A large percentage of the general population, including people who eat foods from animals are Vitamin b12 deficient.  Knowing this, it’s not a bad idea to supplement with Vitamin B12, regardless of how you eat.

B12 is an essential nutrient and there are consequences for those who don’t get enough long term.  We need vitamin b12 for our bodies to synthesize protein and DNA.  So it’s pretty important.

Some vegans argue that you CAN get enough B12 from algaes like Chlorella and Spirulina, although more and more vegans supplement with Vitamin B12 to be sure they’re really getting what they need.

People who believe vegan diets are deficient say that the b12 in spirulina and chlorella is not human active.  It’s true their are b12 analogues.  Our bodies have receptor sites for b12, and these analogues look like b12 to these receptors, but they don’t do the same job as human active b12.  That means they might even block the uptake of real b12.

That being said, some companies have labels on their spirulina that indicate their spirulina has human active b12 specifically.

Regardless of whether or not a vegan can get enough b12 from their diet, I do take it for insurance.  I use a liquid form of methylcobalamin, which is one of the forms of b12 that can be easily assimilated by your body.  Avoid Cyanocobalamin if you’re supplementing.

Vegetarians who eat dairy get some b12 and those that eat eggs get even get more, but it’s still a good idea to supplement with b12 even if you eat eggs and dairy.

Most other nutrients are easy to obtain from a plant based diet, BUT…. not just any plant based diet.  A nutrient dense whole foods diet with a wide variety of plant foods included is the best.

If you eat plenty of fresh fruits, grains and beans, you’ll be covering most of your other nutrient needs pretty well.

Besides b12 I only take 2 other supplements on a regular basis.  Those are iodine and Vitamin D.  You need iodine for healthful thyroid function, and Vitamin D is absolutely essential for bone health and immunity, not to mention a whole lot of other things.

Most omnivores, herbivores and carnivores are deficient in iodine and vitamin D so chances are pretty good you’ll benefit from taking these supplements.

Supplements I use once in a while include zinc and silica.  Silica is a mineral most people can benefit from taking, but I only supplement with it here and there right now.

I also have a little magnesium as magnesium chloride every once in awhile.  Magnesium chloride is easy for the body to absorb and it’s one of the mineral salts your body can sweat out.  If you have leg cramps a little magnesium might help you.

Fortunately the right varied plant based diet has an abundance of magnesium.  Chlorella is one of the very best sources for magnesium, and greens in general are also good sources.

Summing things up, most people can benefit from SOME supplementation whether they are vegans, vegetarians, or omnivores.

I believe in simplicity and try to get most of my nutrients from food.  Nutrients in their food states are usually the easiest for your body to recognize and utilize.

If there is any doubt in your mind about whether you need to supplement or not you should probably get some blood work done.  I plan on doing that in the near future because I’m curious, and it’s a good part of my own experiment on myself.

Up to this point I’ve been vegan or vegetarian since 1996 and I feel great and perform well.  I have been a minimalist as far as supplementation is concerned but I still think it’s wise to know for sure, and that’s why I’ll be getting my own tests done soon.

For now I’ll continue to eat a lot of fresh fruits, fresh and cooked vegetables, beans and grains, and any other whole foods that I like to get most of my nutrients.  How about you?

Afterthought: Many smart vegans and vegetarians get an abundance of most of the nutrients they need for optimal health.

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Will Eating A Diet Of Plant Based Foods Cause You To Fail At Hard Physical Tasks?

Maybe your a vegetarian and you’re questioning whether or not you can do hard manual labor.  Maybe you’re just curious about vegans and vegetarians; Can a person really do physically demanding labor on a plant based diet?

I’m here to let you know, I’ve got the answers.  This article is not based on any scientific study.  It’s my own experience following a plant based diet since 1996.  That’s 17 years of experience at the time of this writing.

The quick answer to whether a person can endure hard physical labor as a vegetarian is a resounding YES!  Let me expand on this a little now.

During the 17 years I’ve been a vegetarian I’ve worked a variety of physically demanding jobs, and I’ve been back and forth between following a strict vegetarian diet (vegan), and a not so strict vegetarian diet.  The not so strict vegetarian diet involves me eating some cream, milk, cheese or yogurt; No eggs.

I worked many years as a bellman in a busy hotel carrying heavy bags all sorts of places.  I’ve also did deep tissue massage as my only job for periods of time.  I was even a hod carrier for my uncle’s mason business for a few months.

Hod carriers mix mortar, and haul it and bricks to the brick layers.  You have to keep a good pace so the brick layers can keep their work pace.  It gets you a good workout.

My most recent work in hard manual labor just ended last week.  I worked for a landscape designer.  During the 2 weeks I worked with him the temperature was consistently between 90 and 100 Fahrenheit.

We wheelbarrowed approximately 90,000 pounds of rock, and spread it out.  We wheelbarrowed and spread an additional 4 dump truck loads of mulch and dirt.

During this time, I ate almost exclusively fruit during the 8 hour days of work, and drank an average of more than a gallon of water every day while at work.

Here’s what’s great.  I never got one complaint that I wasn’t performing quickly enough; In fact, I was thanked more than a few times for my very hard work.

I’m not sharing this with you so you can say “Wow Sye!  You sure are amazing!”  I want you to know you can do whatever anyone else can do as a vegetarian, and do it well.  You might even be able to do your job better than the average hard worker that’s not a vegetarian.

I think it’s also important to state, I’m feeling a lot more healthy and physically fit after doing the landscaping job than I did before.  It didn’t break my body down and injure it; Doing the hard physical labor encouraged my body to build more muscle mass.  It also helped me to sweat a lot, which can be a very good thing if you’re putting more good stuff back into it.

It’s a good way to replace all your fluids with fresh fluids.  That’s why fruit and water during hard physical labor is so nice.  You get water, not only from drinking, but from the fruits as well.  The fruits have also have electrolyte minerals and plenty of vitamins.  Your body can digest them easy so you don’t end up feeling that after lunch sleepy feeling.

Contrary to some popular LOW Carbohydrate Diet Dogma you may have heard, carbohydrates are very good for you, especially when you are burning a lot of energy.  Your body’s primary fuel source is carbohydrates and fruit is an excellent source of that energy.

People can adjust to low carbohydrate diets, but at the expense of losing their explosive energy.  Explosive energy is what you need to do sprints or other intense exercises.

Should A Person Eat Fruits Alone When Doing Physically Demanding Work?

Fruits are a great source of energy and I especially like them for convenience and quick energy that’s easy for your body to digest.  I don’t think it’s good to rely exclusively on fruits however.  I eat a lot more fruit when I’m doing physically demanding work, but I also eat other good high carbohydrate whole foods.

After physically demanding work in the hot sun, I usually felt like having some more sweet liquid.  One good after work drink I really enjoy is the following.

Juice 1 whole grapefruit and 1 whole orange.
Throw the juice in a high powered blender like a Vitamix with a little filtered water.
Add 1 whole tray of Ice and 4-5 tablespoons of honey.
Blend until super smooth.

This will feel like the best drink of your life when you’re really thirsty on a warm day.

For dinner, after hard physical labor I usually have some cooked whole grains and/or beans, or some cooked vegetables with a little flax oil and some seasoning.  A nice heaping plate full is a good serving.  Add the flax oil to your food after it’s on your plate.

My breakfast every morning was a green smoothie with bananas and greens.  Don’t be shy about eating 4-5 bananas in your smoothie.  Most people don’t’ really understand how much calories they need and that’s why they think they can’t live on a vegan or vegetarian diet.

Most people are used to eating a bunch of fat calories from various oils in their foods, and when they aren’t getting the calories from fat anymore, they need to replace them with a more healthful source of energy (carbohydrates).

As I always say, it’s not just any vegetarian/vegan diet that works; You’ve got to focus on eating a variety of plant based whole foods.  Those are the foods that cover most of your nutritional needs.

I’m the guy to the left in this picture.  Just finished a Tough Mudder with some Meat Eating Relatives.  Ask them if I can hang with them as a Vegetarian.  I’m So Hard!

Now you know that a plant based eater can perform well doing hard labor; and you’ve got a good outline of how to do it yourself.  I have a program I’m relaunching soon, called Sexy Fit.  It’s updated with what I’ve learned since I originally released it.  Be sure you’re signed up HERE to get my program free when it’s ready.  After launch it won’t be free anymore, so sign up now.

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Mixing It UP With Your VITAMIX

I thought I’d throw up this post about something I really like.  I want you to know I’m a Vitamix Fan.

My Family And I use our Vitamix on A Daily Basis.  I’d like to know if you’ve ever used a Vitamix?  If you have, please leave your comments about your experience and feel free to share any of your favorite recipes.

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I’m going to share one of mine right here with you.  It’s a recipe I’ve shared before, and I think you’ll like it.  Not only is is simple; It tastes Good, and It’s very Good For You.

Simple Green Smoothie Recipe

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Take 1 bunch of Raw Fresh Parsley and Wash it, after cutting the Ends of the Stems Off of it, Throw it into your Vitamix, with some good water.  Blend it smooth for a minute and add 3-5 Bananas before blending smooth again.  Drink it.  Now that’s pure goodness.

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I’m happy to answer any questions you have so feel free to contact me with yours.  You can also use this link to get your questions answered directly from Vitamix.

I’ll be sure to add more to this Vitamix Fan Page as needed.  Please remember to share your favorite recipes below.

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Getting The Most Life Out Of Your Earthing Sheets

Whether you have the Earthing Half Sheet, Fiited Earthing Sheets, Or a Recovery Bag caring for your Earthing Sheets is simple if you follow the guidelines laid out here.

You probably also want to know how long you can expect your grounding sheets to last.  You’ll be happy to know, your questions are answered on this page.

Laundering Your Grounding Sheets

To wash your Earthing sheets follow the guidelines below.

1. Do not use bleach, or detergent with bleach, when you launder your sheets.
2. Do not use any type of fabric softener in the washer or dryer.
3. Do not apply any oils, creams or lotions to any part of your body
   that will be in contact with your Earthing sheet, close to the time you lie down on your sheet
4. Do not dry clean your sheet

The chemicals in the products listed above can oxidize and damage, or
destroy, the conductivity of the silver in your earthing sheets.

Make sure to wash your grounding sheet with the warm or medium heat setting.  You will also want to dry it on medium heat; or hang dry it if you prefer.

Try to wash your sheet about 1 time per week.

How Long Will MY Earthing Sheet Last?

If you follow the instructions above you can expect your Earthing Sheet to last for up to 3 years.  Some people’s Earthing sheets still work well beyond the 3 year mark.  It really depends on how well you follow the instructions listed above.

Some people think washing their sheet more often will wear it out faster.  This is NOT the case with official Earthing Sheets; Washing them more often is better than washing them occasionally.  When you wash them more often it prevents build up of body oils on the sheets.  Body oils can decrease your Earthing sheet’s conductivity the same way other oils can, so it’s good to wash it more often than not enough, to keep those body oils from accumulating on your sheet.

Washing your sheet about 1 time per week as outlined above is ideal for most people.

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All About The Universal Earthing Mat And Cover Kit

The Earthing Mat is made from rubber and conductive carbon fiber. It’s light weight and very versatile. You can bring it anywhere indoors to get the benefits of earthing while you’re working at a desk or lounging around.

Massage therapists have been known to stand on an Earthing Mat, while giving a massage, to ground themselves and transfer that benefit to their clients. It comes with a conductive cover that makes it comfortable to sleep on or cuddle up with on the couch. Just make sure some part of your bare skin is in contact with it to get the benefits of Earthing.

The Earthing Mat Kit Includes:

• A 27 x 10 inch conductive mat.
• 1 15 foot long Grouding cord.
• A conductive mat cover.
• 1 Earthing Product user’s guide
• A copy of the book, Earthing.

Caring for you Earthing Mat is simple

Just use mild soap and warm water to wash it in the sink every once in a while.

To wash your conductive mat cover follow the guidelines below.

1. Do not use bleach, or detergent with bleach, when you launder your conductive cover.
2. Do not use fabric softener.
3. Do not apply any oils, creams or lotions to any part of your body
   that will be in contact with your cover or mat, shortly before using it.
4. Do not Dry Clean.

The chemicals in the products listed above can oxidize and damage, or
destroy, the conductivity of your earthing mat cover.

Machine wash your conductive cover in warm water and tumble dry on medium; Or hang dry it.

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How To Set Up And Use Your Earthing Mat

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Get Grounded With Fitted Earthing Sheets

Fitted Earthing Sheets come in a number of sizes to suit your needs.  They are made with 100% cotton fabric with fine silver wires threaded in, for conductivity.  The silver is fine enough to make it comfortable to sleep on.  Sleeping on these fitted Earthing Sheets keeps you grounded to the earth all night long while you sleep.

All Fitted Sheet Kits Include:

• A fitted Earthing Sheet in the size you order, with a grounding cord you attach to your sheet and plug into the wall.
• An outlet checker.
• A grounding rod attached to a 40 foot cord.
• A complimentary Earthing book.
• An Earthing product user’s guide.

Fitted Earthing Sheets Sizes And Specifications

Fitted Earthing Sheets come in all of the sizes you would find normal fitted sheets in.  You can choose from the following options: Click on the size you need below to view or purchase the Earthing Sheet

• California King Fitted Earthing Sheet 182 x 213 cm (72 x 84 inches)
• King Fitted Earthing Sheet 198 x 203 cm (76 x 80 inches)
• Queen Fitted Earthing Sheet 153 x 203 cm (60 x 80 inches)
• Full Fitted Earthing Sheet 137 x 190 cm (54 x 75 inches)
• XL Twin Fitted Earthing Sheet 99 x 203 cm (39 x 80 inches)
• Twin Fitted Earthing Sheet 99 x 190 cm (39 x 75 inches)

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The Earthing Premium Starter Kit Is A Great Value.

You’ll be getting the Earthing Half Sheet and the Earthing Mat, which make it convenient to be grounded for a good part of the time you spend indoors.

The half sheet is a 100 x 36 inch cotton sheet with fine silver wires threaded in; It’s made to work with all bed sizes.  Just lay it across the bed and tuck the edges under the sides of the mattress.

The Earthing Universal Mat is a 10 x 27 inch mat, made from rubber and conductive carbon.  You can place it beneath any chair and put your bare feet on it.  You can sleep on it as an alternative to an earthing sheet.  As long as the earthing mat is plugged into the ground port of your electrical outlet, you can get any part of your bare skin in contact with it and experience the benefits of earthing.

The Earthing Starter Kit does not include a cover for the mat, as the Earthing mat sold separately does.

The Earthing Premium Starter Kit Includes

• An Earthing half sheet with a 15 ft. straight cord.
• An Earthing Mat with a 15 ft. straight cord.
• A grounding rod with a 40 foot cord attached.
• A continuity tester for Earthing products with a cord and splitter plug.
• An outlet checker.
• A copy of the book, Earthing.
• A user’s guide.

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The Sleep System That Offers More Than Comfort

Sorry To Inform You That The Earthing Bed Is No Longer Available.  You can read about other Earthing Products HERE!

If you’re a fan of grounding for health I’m pretty sure you’re going to love the new Earthing Bed.  Before you get too excited, I want to warn you..  You’re not going to get your hands on one of these very easily at this time; and the manufacturers don’t want to be getting a bunch of calls about it.  The only ALMOST sure way I know to get one right now is to walk into the Earthing Sleep And Wellness Center in Yucca Valley, California.  That’s your best option, as supply is not big enough to meet the demand at this time.

Now that you know you AREN’T going to get one very easily at this time, let me give you a little teaser about the new Earthing Mattress that is sure to revolutionize the Sleep Industry.

The Earthing Bed is the ultimate sleep system for your COMFORT and your HEALTH.  Like other Earthing products this Mattress will ground you to the Earth’s electrical energy, providing you with all the benefits associated with bare skin contact to the Earth; but that’s not all.

The Earthing Bed Is Made With Cutting Edge Mattress Technology For Real Comfort.

It has 5 layers of foam which serve different purposes.  Some of the foam is memory foam and some of it is high density, and it’s meant to give plenty of support to your body.  What makes this foam even more special has to do with what it doesn’t have in it.  Some of the chemicals you WON’T find in your Earthing Bed are the following.

• Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)
• Formaldehyde
• Ozone Depleters (Chlorofluorocarbons)
• Prohibited Phthalates
• Lead
• Mercury
• Flame Retardants

The Earthing Bed is available as a Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, and California King; with a choice of a 10 or 12 inch mattress thickness.  In addition the silver threaded cover for your Earthing Mattress is made from Organic Cotton.  As you can see the Earthing Bed represents a luxurious sleep experience that’s also good for your health.

Even though it’s not easy to get an Earthing Bed at this time, you can still get other Earthing products at the LINK HERE.

To see what the Earthing Bed looks like have a look at the video below.

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