Holistic Health Hunny

05/27/2026

Eating a vegan diet reduces the risk of cancer by a whopping 23%!
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A large systematic review and meta-analysis published in the European Journal of Epidemiology found that vegan diets are associated with a reduced overall cancer risk.

Vegetarian diets were linked to a 13% lower risk of overall cancer, while vegan diets were associated with an even greater reduction of 23%, as well as a 20% reduction in breast cancer risk.

These findings add to growing evidence that vegan living supports long-term health without relying on the use of animals.

But this is not just about health.

Veganism is grounded in the recognition that animals are not products and that their bodies and lives are not ours to use.

Protect your health.
Respect their lives.
Be vegan. 🌱✊

📚 Source:
Aune, D. Schlesinger, S. and Sobiecki, J. (2026). Vegetarian and vegan diets and cancer incidence: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies. European Journal of Epidemiology

05/23/2026

One of the most persistent myths used to dismiss plant-based diets is that B12 can only come from animal products — but that argument has never been accurate, and experts are increasingly calling it out.

B12 is produced by bacteria in soil and water, not by animals themselves. Grazing animals accumulate it from their environment — but the B12 in vegan supplements and fortified foods is produced through bacterial fermentation, making it entirely animal-free and, according to researchers, just as effective.

Meanwhile, studies consistently show that well-planned plant-based diets carry lower risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes — with the key caveat being that vegans do need to actively supplement B12, vitamin D, and monitor a handful of other nutrients.

The honest answer is simple: yes, vegans need to supplement B12. No, that doesn't make a plant-based diet inferior — it makes it a diet that requires the same intentionality and education that every diet should involve but rarely does.

05/23/2026

For decades, the fitness industry has pushed the idea that you need animal protein to build serious muscle. A controlled clinical trial from the University of Illinois has now directly tested that assumption — and found it to be false.

Researchers led by exercise scientist Nicholas Burd compared participants on a vegan diet against those on an omnivorous diet, putting both groups through identical weight training programs. At the end of the study, muscle biopsies showed no difference in protein synthesis or muscle development between the two groups. A diet built around beans, lentils, quinoa, tofu, and tempeh builds exactly the same muscle as one built around meat.

The results are consistent with a 2023 University of Exeter study that also found no significant differences in muscle fiber growth, strength, or lean mass between high-protein vegan and omnivorous diets over a 10-week resistance training program. Additionally, plant-based diets have been associated with shorter recovery times — meaning vegans may actually have an athletic recovery advantage.

The "you need meat to get strong" argument was always more about industry marketing than science. Now the science has caught up.

05/11/2026

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11/25/2025

This year celebrate *ThanksLiving* and save a turkey! I virtually adopted Serena from and will have a delicious animal-free traditional meal. Going vegan is SO easy in the 21st century and is the best way to lower your impact on our precious planet. My favorite roast is Gardein but there are plenty of options, or you can make your own! Here are some fantastic recipes to try:
https://www.noracooks.com/category/vegan-holiday-recipes/thanksgiving/
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11/11/2025

11/11 Make a wish, inhale blessings, exhale gratitude