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Have you noticed that vegan protein powders are often comprised of pea, soy, rice, or hemp powders? These items are of legume, grain, and seed origins. Since all plant-based foods contain protein, these powders are really offering a 'log-on-the-fire' option for best nutrient metabolism. This is to say that for a person to achieve fitness or optimal wellness they will need to fuel their body with those foods that burn slowly and efficiently, keeping blood sugar levels even. An

RE: recently issued USDA/DHHS Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020. Although the new guidelines suggest eating more vegetables (see as announced on the National Institutes of Health page), they also propose a grand faux-pax! Dr. John McDougall at times expresses discontent and impatience with a process that he has been dealing with for the past 30 years of practice, and rightfully so. His irritation stems from the fact that the USDA fails again and again to guide its pe