For many, the decision to become vegan is driven by animal rights while for others health is the deciding factor. But whatever the reason, many look at veganism and have their doubts. How could a meal plan revolving around vegetables and all natural foods possibly fulfill your nutritious needs?

Karena Thek Lineback, President of Pilates Teck Inc., author of “OsteoPilates”, and host of “Today’s Woman” on KHTS AM 1220, believes veganism is the key to a healthy body and has provided tips to becoming a successful, smart, and healthy vegan.Lineback’s first tip to those contemplating a vegan lifestyle is, “Do your research.” she explained that many are swayed easily to believe that veganism is unhealthy or many are lead to accept that every vegan food is considered healthy.Lineback admits that a common mistake made amongst new-found vegans is that while many can successfully cut out dairy and meat products from their diet, there are those who fall into the junk food trap. she said, “Jelly beans and soy chai latte’s are both vegan and it can be very easy to get stuck in that trap.”

Her devotion to veganism for almost a year has taught her to steer clear of this common mistake vegans make by shopping in the produce section of the supermarket. Read more