We are taught and conditioned throughout life that proteins are a macronutrient essential for healthy bodies, that we need protein to survive, and the best way to consume it is through animal products. When one decides to give up animal products, whether for health, ethics or even taste, the big question is, “Where do we get protein?” It is entirely possible to be healthy, in fact, to thrive, without consuming any animal products. Muscles do not atrophy, organs do not go into failure, skin does … [Read more...] about Exploring Benefits of the Plant-Based Diet
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Recyclers Promoting Green Planet
To Christapher Freeman and Damian Rivas, recycling is not about freeing up landfills. It is more about saving the planet for children, grandchildren and the whole future bloodline. Freeman says the average couple throws away five pounds of trash a day. In a year, Americans toss 220 million tons of trash. “We can’t keep going the way we are going, filling up landfills.” Freeman and Rivas own and operate Green Planet Recyclers in Prescott Valley. “It has been open three months and … [Read more...] about Recyclers Promoting Green Planet