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What is Vegan?

What is a Vegan?

what is veganVeganism is defined by choosing to eat a plant based diet that does not include any animal products or items containing animal products. This includes not eating, meat, fish, poultry, dairy, eggs, and anything that is produced directly by animals, such as honey made by bees. Vegans generally do not wear leather, or other clothing derived from animals. Nor would a vegan consciously buy products that are made from any part of an animal, such as upholstery, book bindings, décor, and personal care items like soaps.

Why Become Vegan

There are a variety of reasons to become vegan. PETA, the organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, promotes veganism to prevent cruelty to animals. It is believed that many of our modern animal raising and processing practices are unethical. There are environmental reasons to become vegan. Meat and egg production practices leave a large footprint on the environment with all the natural resources used to pack and ship products. Many people feel that a plant based diet is healthier than a diet high in animal consumption. The American Heart Association might agree with this. Another consideration is economic. Animal protein is much more expensive to purchase than fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains.

Challenges

The first challenge is making the transition. It is recommended that you start slowly by introducing more vegan foods in place of animal foods until your taste buds and body have acclimated.

Another challenge is making sure you get enough protein, vitamin B-12, iron, and calcium into your diet. There are plenty of plant based foods that have protein and calcium,...

Grafitti Problems Solved in Santa Cruz

Graffiti Clean up in Santa Cruz County
graffitiWhen a neighborhood becomes the target of graffiti, residents often suffer in a variety of ways. Whether the graffiti is caused by boredom, defiance or is gang related, it has a negative impact on the entire community. One problem is that graffiti can send the message that nobody really cares about the neighborhood. This can cause teens and young adults to also have a lackadaisical attitude toward their own community. After all, if the adults don’t care enough to do something about the graffiti, how much pride will young people have for the area in which they live?

Of course, with the increase in graffiti, Santa Cruz County homes often lose value. This can affect families on several levels. First, it can make it impossible to sell, especially if the homeowner owes more on their property than its current resale value; however, it can also mean that there are few qualified buyers willing to purchase real estate in the neighborhood. Not only will homeowners suffer in the purchase price of their home, but they might be waiting a long time to find a buyer. This can mean that people moving for a job opportunity, those who want to upgrade to a larger home for a growing family or seniors trying to downsize will all suffer.

One of the best ways to take back a neighborhood is to get rid of graffiti as quickly as possible. It’s hard for area residents to take pride in their neighborhood if it seems like nobody else cares. Of course, it’s not just area homeowners who suffer, but so will residents...

New Bed Sensors Help Seniors with Heart Problems

New Bed Sensors Help Seniors In Carmel with Heart Problems

If you visit any hospital, you will likely notice a large amount of patient over 65-years-old being treated for heart-related issues. Research provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that congestive heart failure is one of the leading reasons that seniors are hospitalized. For those who love a senior, this news is disturbing. Regardless of whether a senior lives at home, with family, or at a care facility, heart disease is always a concern. Thanks to new advances in technology, it will now be easy for seniors to recognize and begin treating heart problems in the early stages from their own homes in Carmel, making it possible to avoid lengthy hospital stays.

While the market is filled with new devices that are supposed to help seniors with heart problems in care facilities and at their homes in Carmel, many of them are high-tech and difficult to use. The University of Missouri stepped up to provide seniors with a monitoring device that is simple yet effective, and accomplished their goal by designing bed sensors. These sensors operate by using flexible tubes of water that keep track of how much blood is flowing throughout the body. The sensors are put underneath the mattress, making it possible to keep track of the individual’s heart function without impacting their day-to-day life.

The device was reviewed by Marjorie Skubic...
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