All it took was one time and I was hooked. It was like I was having an affair. I got a rush while eating them and when I thought about them, my mouth watered. I started a 15 day cleanse (Thisilyn Cleanse 15 Day Mineral Program) on January 4, 2012 and promised myself that I would leave the chocolate chip cookies alone, eat a strict vegan diet and so far so good. It's amazing … [Read more...] about How I Ended My Affair with Chocolate Chip Cookies
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How To Make A Basic Green Smoothie
There was a time, when I didn't know what a smoothie was let alone a green smoothie. When I learned about green smoothies, I started drinking green smoothies every day. I even did a green smoothie cleanse/fast. These days, I don't drink green smoothies as much as I should. When I was drinking green smoothies regularly, I noticed the following: 1. Beautiful skin 2. Great … [Read more...] about How To Make A Basic Green Smoothie
Plant Foods High in Calcium
Are you worried about not getting enough calcium in your diet after adopting a vegan diet? There are plant foods that are high in calcium, maybe not as high as a glass of milk or yogurt, but do know there is calcium in all plant foods. The key to getting what you need is eating a variety of foods. Why is Calcium Important? Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. … [Read more...] about Plant Foods High in Calcium
12 Ways to Avoid Colds this Holiday Season
Always wash your hands with soap and water for at least 26 seconds. Keep your hands away from your face. Eat foods high in vitamin C or take vitamin C supplements. (examples: oranges, green leafy vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, sweet peppers) Reduce or avoid refined sugar. Take zinc supplements or eat foods high in zinc. … [Read more...] about 12 Ways to Avoid Colds this Holiday Season
Inexpensive Ways To Get Your Protein On A Vegetarian Diet
I started a frequently asked questions video series on my You Tube channel and someone asked a question about protein. They are moving towards eating a vegetarian diet and wanted to know some inexpensive ways to get their protein. I answered the subscriber's question in a video, but I thought it would be a good idea to write about this in a post (I missed a few things). With … [Read more...] about Inexpensive Ways To Get Your Protein On A Vegetarian Diet
Mothers Can Help Their Kids Develop Taste For Veggies
Today our guest blogger is Dr. Jupitor Chakma. There is a saying: “habit is a second nature” and habits can be developed by doing it repeatedly. Hence the role of the mother in developing taste for different foods (especially vegetables and fresh fruits for healthy eating habits in children) is very important and should not be ignored. Mothers can help their children develop … [Read more...] about Mothers Can Help Their Kids Develop Taste For Veggies