Are you transitioning to a vegan or raw vegan diet? You will notice when you make either transition your body will experience a detoxification period. During your detoxification period you may feel like a vegan or raw vegan diet is not for you because you are not feeling well. Don't worry because it is normal. I am on day 7 of my 30 day raw food challenge and I have … [Read more...] about Detox Symptoms Are Normal
Archives for August 2010
Sluggish Food Results in a Sluggish Body
Have you heard this before? I don't feel well, my head hurts, stomach hurts, haven't had a bowel movement in a week and I just feel awful. A few weeks ago, I was eating foods that made my body sluggish. To be honest, I was way off base with my eating. I was sleepy, tired and not my usual energetic self. I have learned my lesson and now, things are back on track. I am … [Read more...] about Sluggish Food Results in a Sluggish Body
Healthy Vegan Sweeteners
Once you become a vegan or raw vegan, you will seek out healthier alternatives for your sweeteners. There are healthy sweeteners that you can use. When I ventured into the raw vegan world, I began using the sweeteners that were the most healthy ones. The longer I stay on this path, the more I realize that I don't need anything extra. The longer you are on this path you … [Read more...] about Healthy Vegan Sweeteners
10 Things that Make me Happy
I received the Happy 101 Award from Blessed Mama. She shares great vegan recipes. So whenever you have a chance check her out. First, let's take a look at the definition of happy. happy: 1: favored luck or fortune: fortunate 2: notably fitting, effective, or well adapted: felicitous 3 a: enjoying or characterized by well-being and contentment. Merriam-Webster's … [Read more...] about 10 Things that Make me Happy
22 Easy Ways to Lose Weight
Are you trying to lose weight, but finding it hard to lose the first pound? Losing weight is actually not all that hard. Weight loss is something that you have to work at. The weight will not come off over night. Why? Because it took time for you to pick up the added weight and it will take you some time to lose the weight. Don't be suckered into believing that there is a … [Read more...] about 22 Easy Ways to Lose Weight
Raw Stuffed Tomatoes
If you are transitioning to eating more raw foods, then you need to give this delicious Raw Stuffed Tomato with Pumpkin Seed Pate a try. I enjoyed this and will prepare it again. The stuffing reminded me of the taste of ham, but without all the bad stuff. This recipe was obtained from Hallelujah Acres. There are however, a few changes that I made. … [Read more...] about Raw Stuffed Tomatoes