Not all vegetarians are the same and each follow different guidelines to maintain a balanced diet. Those interested in following one of these diets should know the subsets of vegetarianism and the different types of animal products each consume. Animal … Continue reading
Category Archives: Resources
What is Vegetarianism?
There are many different types of vegetarians and different variations within each subset. A lot of vegetarians don’t strictly fall under a particular category. To better understand the varied degrees of vegetarianism, below is a list of four main groups … Continue reading
How Much is Too Much Caffeine?
Foamy lattes and hazelnut coffee turn the early Monday blues into a morning filled of delicious flavor and peppiness. Unfortunately, the feeling and flavor doesn’t last throughout the day and leads us craving more caffeine. Before you grab for that … Continue reading
Food Label Cheat Sheet
Consumers are flooded with different labels that imply healthy foods and pure ingredients. With all these terms it’s easy to lose sight of what’s truly “unprocessed” versus “processed” products with “whole” ingredients. Vague terms like “Natural” mislead consumers into thinking … Continue reading
Contest: Breakfast Ideas
The most common question that members ask is “What can I eat for breakfast?”. Eating breakfast is very important, and when starting on LeanWagon, it can be difficult at first to come up with a variety of breakfast choices, once … Continue reading
Breakfast: No More Excuses
No more excuses for not eating breakfast because it’s here to stay on the LeanWagon. Major organizations, like the ADA and Mayoclinic, all stress the importance of eating breakfast. Skipping breakfast to be ahead of the morning rush or to … Continue reading
Label Lingo
What does Natural, Whole, and Organic Mean Anyway? A lot of marketing goes into food to make consumers drool at the sight and sound of advertisements. There’s also an entire marketing movement geared toward the ever-growing health conscious community. Advertising agencies … Continue reading
Water Your Inner Plant
Water plays an essential role for all living creatures on earth. Take a plant for example: when a plant is dehydrated it begins to wilt. Once watered, its leaves perk up and appear healthier and stronger. Human bodies respond in … Continue reading