Better Living With Whole Foods

Why Am I A Vegetarian?

Alexander Morentin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:19:14 +0000

Yes, I am a vegetarian/vegan. I have been a vegetarian for more than 6 years and have not eaten meat during this entire time. I am also an avid fitness enthusiast. And, I am much more fit and muscular than most vegetarians. I am often asked the usual questions: Why did I become a vegetarian? How do I get my protein? First, [...]

Do Foods Cause Lung Cancer?

Alexander Morentin — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:27:08 +0000

Up until recently, people were allowed to smoke just about anywhere in Japan. Restaurants, banks, offices… these were all acceptable places for the Japanese to smoke. And smoke they did. In fact, Japanese are known to have a higher prevalence of smoking than Americans. However, according to a 2001 study from the American Association for Cancer Research, [...]

Are You Naturally Savvy?

Alexander Morentin — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:59:07 +0000

I’ve got some really exciting news. I’ve been asked to be a contributing author to Naturally Savvy. Naturally Savvy is your online guide to natural and organic living. It is full of informative articles and various resources related to sustainable and green living. Click here to view my first article. Click here to view my Naturally Savvy bio. Home Page Tags: My [...]

Simple Cleanse Update: Week 3

Alexander Morentin — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:08:12 +0000

The following video is an update to week 3 of the Simple Cleanse. Watch this video to get some insight as to what I am eating during week 3, as well as how myself and my clients are currently feeling during this amazing process… How do you feel about cleansing? Would you like to do a cleanse sometime? I’d [...]

Week 3 of the Simple Cleanse

Alexander Morentin — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:07:42 +0000

We have just entered week 3 of the Simple Cleanse and I feel fantastic. My energy levels are absolutely through the roof right now! It’s a wonderful feeling. To recap the eating style of the simple cleanse: Week 1: Healthy vegan. No meat, no dairy, no processed foods. Week 2: Raw vegan. No cooked food, no [...]

How To Make Almond Milk

Alexander Morentin — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:43:48 +0000

The Chief Mom of Operations at BookieBoo, a fitness hangout for moms, recently asked what nut milk I would suggest for a toddler that is allergic to pasteurized cow’s milk. I am opposed to soy products for a number of reasons, so I don’t recommend soy milk. However, I do not recommend pre-packaged store bought rice [...]

The Simple Cleanse Update: Week 2

Alexander Morentin — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:12:05 +0000

The following video is an update to week 2 of the Simple Cleanse. Watch this video to get some insight as to what I am eating during week 2, as well as how myself and my clients are currently feeling during this amazing process… What do you think about cleansing? Have you tried a cleansing or detoxfication program [...]

Week 2 of the Simple Cleanse

Alexander Morentin — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:49:42 +0000

We have just entered week 2 of the simple cleanse: Everything is going well and I am extremely excited. I can feel myself getting healthier, happier, and more vibrant on a daily basis. Week 2 of the simple cleanse consists of a “living foods” or “raw foods” diet. The first week prepped us for this week. During [...]

The Simple Cleanse Update: Week 1

Alexander Morentin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:45:34 +0000

I hope everything is going well with you today. The following video is an update to week 1 of the Simple Cleanse. Watch this video to get some insight as to what I am eating during week 1, as well as how myself and my clients are currently feeling during this amazing process… What do you think about [...]

The Simple Cleanse: The Journey Begins Today

Alexander Morentin — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:18:13 +0000

Today, myself and eight of my clients and friends have begun the simple cleanse. I will document my journey through this amazing experience over the next 21 days, but first… Why Cleanse? We are exposed to environmental toxins as well as toxins in the food we eat on a daily basis. These toxins build up in our systems [...]