Come grocery shopping with me to kick off Prevention Month!
November 5, 2012
Powerful friends, Have you ever heard the phrase “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? As an outspoken cancer patient I know in my bones that the only lasting cure for that which ails us is prevention. And when I talk prevention, I’m not just referring to cancer, I’m referring to any disease or state (self-doubt, listlessness, fear) that harms you. If you’ve been a part of the Crazy Sexy revolution for… Read More >
Huge news: Crazy Sexy Cooking Classes are here!
October 1, 2012
Hi Guys! The pre-sales buzz for Crazy Sexy Kitchen has busted through the roof. We’ve cracked the top 100 on Amazon twice in the last two weeks! Thank you so much for your love and support. As with all of my Crazy Sexy projects, my success sprouts from grassroots efforts. I am so grateful that you continue to help me change fates/plates all over the planet. We, the plant-inspired people, move mountains when we work… Read More >
Crazy Sexy Kitchen Trailer
September 17, 2012
Hi beauties! So here she is, the behind-the-scenes “making of” Crazy Sexy Kitchen mini-documentary! A whopping thanks (and a fake gold statuette) to my brilliant husband Brian for his creative mojo and editing wizardry! Here are some of the ingredients that went into this badass book trailer: A year of creative planning (thank you, Hay House!) Twenty (ish) manuscript drafts (I’ve lost count) Hundreds of hours of writing & editing & sweating (thank you, Corinne… Read More >
Can a Raw Vegan Lifestyle Affect the Health of One’s Blood?
September 4, 2012
By Guest Blogger
My raw foods journey began with a fractured elbow. After receiving an operation to pin, screw and plate my arm back together, my surgeon told me that I needed a transfusion of magnesium, because my mineral level was lower than he desired. I thought to myself, “How could this be? I eat turkey on whole wheat, fish with lemon, cottage cheese and cantaloupe. I never drink soda. I live by the ‘healthy diet’ rules.” I… Read More >
Vegan Myths Debunked
August 1, 2012
By Guest Blogger
I’ve been vegan for years, so I’ve grown accustomed to certain myths people believe about what it means to eat a plant-based diet and live a creature-free life. Here are a few things people often get wrong about veganism. All vegans are skinny, white women We come in all colors, shapes, sizes and genders. Not all vegans are frail/anemic-looking waifs either – some are ultra-marathoners, UFC fighters, famous talk-show hosts, actors and actresses … most,… Read More >
Yes, I am a Vegetarian. No, I Won’t Shove Tofu Down Your Throat.
July 10, 2012
By Guest Blogger
I have never been a huge fan of shoving my beliefs down people’s throats. Bible bangers and crazy vegans and protesters have always agitated me. Yes, you believe what you want to believe, but you don’t have to make other people feel uncomfortable to get your point across. I’ve been a vegetarian for almost eight years now. When I was around 15 years old, I was eating barbeque and looked down and saw the outline… Read More >
Clean Foods, Clean Living
March 12, 2012
By Guest Blogger
I’m a clean eater. What does that mean, exactly? Well, it’s about eating from nature’s bounty: fresh foods in their most natural state. Nothing with a label, nothing processed: purely nuts, seeds, fresh produce, healthy fats and lean proteins. Not sure what to make of this? How about whetting your appetite with kale cashew pesto with chia seed falafel; fresh spinach salad with roasted eggplant and avocado-basil dressing; and leek and tomato-apricot soup? I learned… Read More >
Cheese and the Obesity Epidemic
February 8, 2012
By Neal Barnard, MD
The epidemic of obesity has grown dramatically in recent years, most notably in children, one-third of whom have been swept up by weight problems and are at risk for heart disease, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer, among other problems.Unfortunately, the battle against obesity is getting a lot harder. First of all, people trying to lose weight have been lied to. They have been told that the problem is a lack of exercise, when, in… Read More >
Eat Like You Give a Damn!
January 19, 2012
By Jenny Brown
Hello Crazy Sexy Posse! My name is Jenny Brown and I am the Co-Founder and Director of the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary—a non-profit organization and shelter that rescues farm animals and works to end the systematic abuse of farm animals everywhere. I am mother to over 150 furred and feathered souls who have, in one way or another, been abused, neglected, discarded or abandoned. I am also a cancer survivor! Yay me! At the wee… Read More >
Miami: Vegan & Vegan-Friendly Eateries
December 15, 2011
By Guest Blogger
Whether you’re shaking it on the dance floor, strolling cool ’hoods on art and architecture walks, doing yoga on the beach or sampling the newly hot bicycle scene, Miami gives you a workout. Good thing this sexy city also gives you hip and healthy places to refuel and rehydrate. So where can you find sazón (sassy seasoning) – while keeping your pH and budget in balance? My Miamian gour-mates fed me their secrets, so now… Read More >
How To Kick Your Meat Addiction
December 2, 2011
By Kathy Freston
Are you addicted to meat? I see it all the time – people who want to break the meat habit, but who just keep eating those nuggets, burgers and hot dogs. In fact, as I travel the country talking about veganism, meat addiction (acknowledged and not) may be the biggest barrier I see to a societal shift toward healthy, sustainable and kind eating patterns. So I decided I should reflect on what meat addiction looks… Read More >
Capitol Ideas: Dining in D.C.
November 4, 2011
By Gena Hamshaw CCN
In June of this year, I left my lifelong home of New York City for the nation’s capital. Having grown up in a mecca of vegan (and raw) dining options, I was spoiled: I had no idea what it meant to live in a place without juice bars in every zip code, vegan bakeries around the corner, and a mix of both fine dining and fast dining options for the herbivorous eater. It took some… Read More >
10 Essential Ingredients for Quick and Healthy Meals
October 17, 2011
By Jennifer Reilly RD LD
Healthy food fast is easy if you have the right ingredients in your arsenal and don’t let stress or time gum up your nutrition as a top priority. Here are 10 essential ingredients that will maximize your chances of success in today’s busy world. Having the right quick ingredients on hand will help you continue cloud surfing your way through health euphoria even on extra rushed and wild days. Always have on hand: 1. Organic… Read More >
The Steps to Becoming a Veganist
July 22, 2011
By Kathy Freston
I’ve been humbled in recent months by the very kind attention given to my new book, “Veganist.” As a result of the attention, I’ve been getting a lot of emails and inquiries, and perhaps the most popular question is some variant of “How did you do it?” Obviously I didn’t pop out of the womb a veganist. In fact, I was born in the South and grew up on chicken-fried steak and cheesy grits. I… Read More >
How to Handle Unsupportive People
May 11, 2011
Congratulations! You’ve taken the first steps toward living a healthy lifestyle or maybe you’re already a wellness warrior vet. In any event, you’ve grabbed the unicorn reigns of your present and future, and for that I want to give you a virtual hallelujah! Yet, sometimes making healthy choices can be tough – not only on a personal level, but on a social one. So how do we deal with unsupportive friends, family, co-workers and strangers?… Read More >
Love List: NYC Vegan Eateries
April 20, 2011
Feisty Foodie, The Big Apple holds a big place in my heart, especially because this sacred city holds a whole lotta veg-friendly hot spots for blissful eating and drinking. I’ve sung the praises of my regular haunts countless times. Pure Food & Wine, Candle 79 and Blossom never disappoint, but today I want to shine a spotlight on some new hot spots on my radar. A big thanks to my pals who sent some recommendations… Read More >
Hold the Cheese, Please
March 29, 2011
By Guest Blogger
by Cheri Smith Macaroni and cheese has always been my favorite food. Perhaps it’s because a cold bowl of it was all my mother could stomach while pregnant with me. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had some type of cheese almost every single day. (I’m 42 – that’s a lot of cheese!) Hard day? Grilled cheese and tomato soup. Good day? Brie and baguettes. A romantic dinner? Cheese plate (stinky ones for… Read More >
March Gladness
March 14, 2011
By Tracye McQuirter
You’ve heard of March Madness? Well, I’m officially declaring March Gladness. Why? Because (along with college basketball championships) March is host to National Nutrition Month, the Great American Meatout and the first day of spring! Let’s start with National Nutrition Month. The American Dietetic Association created this nutrition education campaign in 1973 as National Nutrition Week and expanded to a month in 1980 based on growing interest in nutrition. The campaign provides free online resources… Read More >
Love List: Top 15 Crazy Sexy Diet Tips
January 19, 2011
Crazy Sexy Diet Posse! I’m bowled over by the massively supportive and enthusiastic response to Crazy Sexy Diet! It’s now the #1 best selling book on Amazon. Holy green juice! It filled me with joy to see hundreds of health crusaders ready to take 2011 by storm at my New York City book tour events this week. And did you happen to tune-in when I rocked the plants on Good Morning America? If you haven’t… Read More >
How to Make a Gift from the Heart for the Tummy
December 9, 2010
By Guest Blogger
The holidays are approaching fast, and the radio stations have been blasting Christmas carols for about three weeks already. The pressure is on to shop, consume and overindulge. When you are a conscious consumer, and vegan to boot, the holidays bring out a lot of feelings. Family gatherings aren’t quite the same if you reject the Christmas ham or brisket. Vegans see the world, and the mall, in a different way than most people. When… Read More >
