Plant-Based Lifestyle

Is It Too Late to Become Plant-Based?

November 5, 2021 |

Most people are aware by now that eating plant-based promotes excellent health.  But what if you are heading into your senior years and already beginning to suffer the effects of a lifetime of unhealthy eating?   Science is revealing that converting to a plant-based diet at any age can indeed generate for you a new lease…

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What You Eat May Protect You From Covid-19

August 27, 2021 |

 The experience of Covid-19 varies widely among people.  It can range from little to no symptoms at all to mild symptoms for a short period of time to full-blown life-threatening illness.  The possible reasons for this enormous variation in disease process are still not clear.  However, two new research studies are indicating that the difference…

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THE BASICS: Adjusting to the Plant-Based Way of Life

July 30, 2021 |

The big question is – should I ease into a plant-based diet or just jump in with both feet?  The answer to this question really depends on you. Are you the type of person who only drinks alcohol when at a social occasion or only eats desserts when offered by someone else?  Do you need…

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THE BASICS: Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet – Part 3

July 16, 2021 |

Last but certainly not least, the final installment of why you might want to consider changing to a plant-based way of life.   Encourage a healthy microbiome Our microbiome is now being thought of as ”the forgotten organ” due to its major role in the health of our bodies.  In essence, our microbiome is made…

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THE BASICS: Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet – Part 2

July 2, 2021 |

Continuing on from the last post, here are some more startling benefits of adopting a plant-based way of life.   Lower the risk of cancer and slow the progression of certain types of cancer The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) states that “It’s never too late to lower your risk”.  A consistent diet of…

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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.