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This Month at VegFamily
A Weight Loss Club Success Story: Veganism Saved My Life! - Being a vegetarian, and told that I have to eat meat again, or I'm heading for a quick death, I decided to become a Vegan! So, when I returned from the Holidays my much anticipated invite to join the Vegan Weight Loss Club was in my mail box. I LEAPED on it. Joining changed all my eating habits. Pretty much I have averaged 2 lbs loss a week.

The Vegan View
Enzymes
"I am vegan, and I want to raise my daughter vegan. But does that mean that she will never produce the enzymes to break down dairy if I start her out as vegan? I want her to have the choice to be a vegetarian when she grows up. " Share your opinion...

Featured Articles
More Than Just Chocolate for Valentine's Day
Is there any better way to demonstrate your affection than with a delicious, decadent, chocolate treat?
The Truth About Echinacea
What's the story with Echinacea? Many herb teas contain it, and many people swear by it as a cold remedy. But some headlines say the herb has no medicinal value whatsoever. So, what's the truth?
Food Crisis - The Haves and the The Have-Nots
A recent government report concluded that our global food system is in deep trouble, that roughly two billion people are hungry or undernourished while another billion are over consuming to the point of obesity. What’s going on?
Fluoride in Our Water - Is it really a concern?
So, what's the story: Is it good that we have fluoride in our tap water or not?

VegTube
Martha Stewart Speaks Out About Cruelty to Farm Animals
During our 25th Anniversary year, Martha Stewart included President and Co-Founder Gene Baur on her Vegan Show. She also recorded this powerful message about the cruelty of factory farming.

Featured Recipes
Strawberry Love Muffins
They say that the quickest way to a person's heart is through their stomach. Thus, it seems only logical that when Valentine's Day rolls around, something edible must take center stage.
Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers
Quinoa is a high protein grain, making it the perfect filling for a pepper entree dish.
Mexican Hot Chocolate
This is serious chocolate. This very rich drink is almost a dessert in of itself. It makes the perfect late night drink with cookies as well as a great finish to a meal!
Creamy Potato Dill Soup
Just the right thing for a snowy day, creamy potato soup with tangy dill.

Ask the Dietician - Marty Davey
I am allergic to all of my protein sources. I am not sure what to do?
I'm gaining weight as a vegan. What am I doing wrong?

Vegan Book Reviews
Vegan for Life
This is an excellent book and is perfect for anyone who is making the transition into a vegan diet or as a reference book for long time vegans.
Sinfully Vegan
If you love to bake and have a sweet tooth, than this cookbook is for you. Nobody will ever know that these recipes are vegan either. They are delicious, moist and full of flavour.

Vegan Product Reviews
Natalie's Orchid Island Juice
Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company provides pure, all natural fruit juices that are not water downed and do not contain additives such as sugars or supplements. But what makes this juice even more special?
Funky Monkey Snacks
With a catchy name as Funky Monkey and a label guaranteeing no sugar added, who wouldn't give this fruit snack a try?

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