Basketball is a rigorous, physically demanding sport. Its athletes need to be in peak physical shape, and have a healthy energizing diet to power them during game time. Nowhere is this more true than in the NBA, where some of the worlds greatest ballers go head to head for 82 games per team per season. The exercise and diet regimens of NBA players are meticulously developed to keep them playing at peak performance game after game, season after season. Those who are well informed on the advantages of a vegan diet might no be surprised to learn that there is a growing number of vegan basketball players in the NBA who swear by its clean and light nature. Here are...

So What Is Factory Farming? Factory farming, or concentrated animal feeding operations (CFAOs) are massive agricultural practices that produce large amounts of animals for human consumption. The sole purpose of these factories are to raise animals for food. The animals are “grown” in a confined space to minimize operation costs, and this mass production drives down the food prices as it allows for the production of excess amounts of animals to meet the demand. However, except for offering abundant amounts of cheaper foods, factory farming is an unhealthy agricultural practice to humans, the animals themselves, and the environment. Factory farming has contributed to serious pollution problems, animal treatment is inhumane and it has smothered the business opportunity of traditional farms...

Cheesecake Factory Vegan Options   Finding foods to fit your vegan lifestyle can be difficult when dining out. The key in this situation is to be forewarned and prepared! Take advantage of the internet (and your cell phone reception!) and make sure you know if a specific restaurant has options for you. The Cheesecake Factory is a popular choice for families and large groups of friends because it has an enormous menu with tons of options for any dietary restriction, including veganism. Sadly, they don't have a vegan cheesecake option, but The Cheesecake Factory does have plenty of vegan options (with some modifications). Salads and Dressings    Salads are always a good first place to look if you're vegan. Luckily...