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Time to Get Naked!
Naked Food Magazine is the newest plant-based magazine on the scene, and I am honored to be a contributor along with such giants as Dr. T Colin Campbell, Dr. John McDougall, Dr.…
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Just How Much Protein is Optimal for Gaining Muscle?
The research behind my May article on the dangers of excess protein (and specifically Leucine) consumption really got me thinking, so over the past several weeks I've been researching different…
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Dietary Protein: Good for Muscle Gains; Bad for Longevity?
It has long been discussed in the fitness community that eating extra protein can help you build more muscle mass. In fact, new articles seem to come out every month…
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Vegan Pregnancy and Vegan Kids
My long overdue article on vegan pregnancy and childhood is up! Building Vegan Bodies from Scratch: 3 Myths About Vegan Pregnancy and Raising Vegan Children Dispelled, Part 1 can be viewed…
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Animal Agriculture Update – FDA Bans Antibiotics in Meat!
I recently posted on many of the ways which modern animal farming practices put the public at risk (see Here) for things like flu epidemics and antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.…
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Derek’s Top 3 Tips for Building Your Best Physique!
In this month's article for Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, I covered my three favorite tips to give anyone looking to improve their physique - and since that's virtually everyone (myself…
How Eating Animals Can Affect Public Health
We just went to a great dinner with the Richmond Vegetarian and Vegan Meetup group and listened to Dr. Aysha Akhtar, a double Board-certified neurologist and public health specialist, speak…
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Winter Issue of Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine
Hi all! Just a quick note that the winter issue of Vegan Health and Fitness magazine is now on newsstands! This issue includes an article I wrote for new mothers…
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So What’s Wrong with Salmon Anyway?
What is the big problem with salmon, or any fish? It has lean protein and omega 3's right? And 'fish probably don't even feel pain'! I was a fisherman for…
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Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine!
Did you know that there is now a health and fitness magazine geared specifically toward plant-based health?? The summer issue of Vegan Health & Fitness magazine is now available at…
Busy? Pick Up Healthy Plant-Based Meals for the Week!!
Busy? I know we are. Between teaching two math classes at VCU and taking a full load of graduate math classes, I haven't had time to do a damn thing…