Go Vegan for Karinna's Birthday! November 5th, 2015

Mark your calendars! For the 8th consecutive year, I will be asking all my friends, followers, family and acquaintances to Pledge to Go Vegan for one whole day in honor of my birthday.  This is the greatest gift you can give me and it is also a great day to start my 28-day Vegan Challenge and Karinna's Plant Based Body Renewal!

The consumption of Meat, Dairy, and all animal by-products has been found to be a direct cause of Coronary Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, Diabetes, Obesity, Cancer, Male Reproductive problems, and many other preventable diseases.  You may have heard about many celebrities going on Vegan Diets to lose weight, and how 400 million fewer animals were killed in 2014 because of the reduced consumption of meat and meat products and the amount of people going Vegan or Vegetarian.  

Today, the World Health Organization released their latest research which shows that consuming red meat and processed meats such as bacon, sausages, and hot dogs increases your chances of contracting Colorectal Cancer by 18%.  This letter, by the International Agency on the Research of Cancer, a World Health Organization Agency, can be found for online viewing at: https://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2015/pdfs/pr240_E.pdf

"Red Meat

After thoroughly reviewing the accumulated scientific literature, a Working Group of 22 experts from 10 countries convened by the IARC Monographs Programme classified the consumption of red meat as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A), based on limited evidence that the consumption of red meat causes cancer in humans and strong mechanistic evidence supporting a carcinogenic effect. This association was observed mainly for colorectal cancer, but associations were also seen for pancreatic cancer and prostate cancer.

Processed Meat

Processed meat was classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), based on sufficient evidence in humans that the consumption of processed meat causes colorectal cancer.

Meat Consumption and Its Effects

The consumption of meat varies greatly between countries, with from a few percent up to 100% of people eating red meat, depending on the country, and somewhat lower proportions eating processed meat. The experts concluded that each 50 gram portion of processed meat eaten daily increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 18%. "

There are so many bacon, sausage, beef, and hot dog substitutes out there now, there is really no reason to continue to eat dead animals.  Eat life, eat a garden, eat a rainbow of colors instead. 

In 2007, I made the decision to Go Vegan for ethical reasons,  I have continued to consume a plant-based diet for these healthy and amazing 8 years and I'd love to share my health tips with you.  I believe we can all reach optimal health and live long, healthy, med-free, disease-free lives. 

It is never too late to start and November 5th can be your starting point on a journey that will bring peace to your mind, your body, your plate, and ultimately our PLANET.  

If you are interested in my 28-Day Vegan Challenge, Body Renewal, or my consulting services, please visit: http://karinnazarate.com/contact/ and send me your contact information.  

Cheers to your Health!

~Karinna ♥

Karinna's 30-day Vegan Challenge!

The CHALLENGE begins August 1st!!

In 2007, I made a lifestyle shift that changed my life!  I chose to eliminate all processed, unhealthy, animal-based foods from my diet permanently!  My energy level soared; I slowed down the effects of aging which showed in my skin, hair, stamina, endurance, and figure; I cleansed out my system and removed harmful toxins, I regulated my organs and reached optimum health within a year; I shocked my doctors and my friends who saw me at my heaviest weight after carrying and giving birth to 3 children within 23 months and losing all extra weight 4 months after having the twins!  Soon after going 100% plant-powered, I became inspired to help others and started a little blog called Verdelicious ("Green and Delicious") and hosted meetups to promote healthy eating and eco-friendly living.

Back then, there were ZERO mainstream vegan restaurants, very few blogs, and NO vegan food sections in the grocery store.  I made everything from scratch from whole foods and farmers market ingredients.

Now, 7 years later, going Vegan is HOT.  Vegan restaurants are easily accessible and Vegan foods are even available in your supermarket and warehouse store!  Even Bill Gates is investing in "Meatless Meat!" by supporting the company Beyond Meat. Celebrities everywhere are taking Vegan Challenges to see how living and eating "CLEAN" can make them feel.  Oprah, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Samuel L Jackson, Ellen, Dennis Kucinich, Bill Clinton...all examples of influencers who have gone fully vegan or took the vegan challenge.  Do you want to perform at your FULLEST potential?  I believe it takes at least one month to see results and regulate your GI tract, get over the cravings, cleanse your palate, and start to feel the energy surge.

I'm launching a 30-day challenge in August to help you incorporate more plant-based foods into your diet.  You don't need to commit to a lifetime of giving up your healthy seafood or cage-free eggs, or free-range meats...simply commit to 30 days of PURITY and clean eating for YOU, for your community, local economy, and for the planet.  Going Vegan even a few days a week brings a circle of compassion around you and impacts all of these things.

Vegan is not a diet, Vegan is a lifestyle of peace, compassion, and health.   For those of you truly considering making the transition for life, going vegan also means you care for the planet around you and make choices that help your local economy and don't harm the environment,

Sign up today by joining my email list!
karinna@karinnazarate.com or http://www.karinnazarate.com/contact

Happy Meal Ban in San Fran is Veto-Proof!

Parents, Listen Up!
If you feed your children a Happy Meal, they are consuming over 1/3 of their daily recommended caloric intake and nearly 50% of recommended daily fat, sodium, and carbohydrate intake in just one meal. The saturated fat in a Happy Meal, if consumed more than once a week is enough to cause heart disease. Happy Meals lure kids with the colorful plastic toys, and the greasy, extra salty flavors. Not only are fast food meals high in fat, sodium, and low in vitamins and fresh vegetables or fruits, they are also loaded with preservatives that cannot be good for our bodies. New York Photographer Sally Davies documentation of a Happy Meal resisting decomposition brought media attention to this matter.

Setting a new trend, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance today to require meals with toys to meet specific nutritional criteria. Mayor Gavin Newsome promised to overturn such legislation, but fortunately the 8-3 vote is veto proof. Now let's just hope more cities in California and around the country follow in this example to help combat childhood obesity and promote healthy eating habits in children.