May 22 Reblogged
As a result of going vegan…I have lost 80 pounds and have more energy than I have ever had in my entire life. I feel vital, healthy and strong.
P.S. Vegan cookies are the best!
truth! vegan cookies ARE the best.
May 22 Reblogged
8 Health Benefits of Quinoa:
1. High quality protein with the nine essential amino acids, the protein balance is similar to milk. At 16.2 to 20 percent protein, it has is more protein than rice (7.5 percent), millet (9.9 percent) or wheat (14 percent).
2. Great source of riboflavin. Riboflavin has been shown to help reduce the frequency of attacks in migraine sufferers by improving the energy metabolism within the brain and muscle cells.
3. Inca warriors had more stamina and quicker recovery time by eating these quinoa seeds, making it a truly ancient powerfood.
4. Antiseptic. The saponins from quinoa are used to promote healing of skin injuries in South America.
5. Not fattening! Only 172 calories per 1/4 cup dry (24 of the calories from protein and only 12 from sugars, the rest are complex carbohydrates, fiber and healthy fats).
6. Gluten-free. Since it is not not related to wheat, or even a grain, it is gluten-free.
7. Alkaline-forming. Although it is not strongly alkaline-forming, it is comparable to wild rice, amaranth, and sprouted grains.
May 21 Reblogged
This is for dinner for the week - Oyster (mushroom) and corn chowder. Oyster mushrooms, organic yellow onion, organic red potatoes, organic carrots, snow peas, green beans, yellow squash, sweet corn cut off the cob, gluten free corn pasta, in organic tomato and organic vegetable broth. Kelp and dulse seaweeds as well old bay seasoning were used for the seafood/chowder flavor.
about to eat some of this for dinner!
May 21 Reblogged
Smoothies are such a great way to eat more fruit and veg. See my page of smoothies on my blog x The Reluctant Raw Foodist
Super smoothie!
I should have taken a photo of my blender this morning. I had 2 bananas, 1 kiwi, 6 strawberries, 2 kale leaves, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, half a cup of So Delicious coconut milk!
(Source: melissahoney)
May 21 Reblogged
Streaming consciousness: Vegan Avocado Alfredo Sauce →
Vegan Alfredo
Serves 2
Ingredients:
Directions:
In a food…
made this yesterday, not following the recipe to a tee, but it turned out delicious mmmmmm!
(Source: ecorazzi.com)
May 21 Reblogged
5 Natural and Vegan Sunscreens for Summer →
1. Goddess Garden leads the way in natural and organic sunscreens, with their Baby Natural Sunscreenearning the title of number one sunscreen by the Environmental Working Group in 2011. The Natural Sunscreen has an SPF30 and is 92% organic, the highest in the market. The 3.5-ounce tube is priced at $14.99.
2. JĀSÖN makes a line of natural sunscreen with shea butter and green tea extracts. Their broad-spectrum family variety is SPF45, tear-free and water resistant and just $9.87 for the 4 ounce tube.
3. Green Screen Organic SPF20 Sunscreen by Kabana Organic Skincare is chemical, gluten and corn free. Their eco-friendly packaging is 100% recycled and the product itself is biodegradable, making is reef and environmentally friendly. Green Screen comes in 1, 4, and 8-ounce sizes priced at $5.99, $16.49, and $30.95 respectively.
4. LAVANILA strives for luxurious skincare free of petrochemicals, synthetics dyes, and parabens. Their The Healthy Sunscreen SPF30 Body Cream is infused with shea butter, green tea extract, and cooling cucumber. The 4-ounce tube is priced at $38.
5. Moisturize and protect you skin with Sunology SPF50 Body Sunscreen. Their unique formula contains antioxidants and omega oils that fight free radicals and degradation that keeps your skin youthful under the suns harmful rays. The product retails at $14.99 for a 3-ounce tube, a markdown from the original price of $19.99.
Trader Joe’s sunscreen is inexpensive and cruelty free.
May 19
We had brunch at Mi Lah Vegetarian, and after we walked by this place which has Veggie dogs!
May 17 Reblogged
May 17
yes yes yes! There is an eco-friendly cruelty free salon in Pottstown! →
It’s been here almost 2 years! How did I not know?! I have an appointment for Tuesday!
May 15 Reblogged
Overcooked vegetables make me very sad. Raw is the best, but this is a decent guide for cooked. I don’t recommend regularly cooking in the microwave though, as it destroys nutrients even more than other methods.
(Source: rediscoveringfit)
