Where are you on the VEGAN SPECTRUM???
Life is not static... rather than a photographic snapshot, it is more like a movie.
Change is the only constant. There is no real destination but the journey itself.
These truths not only apply to life itself, but to each of the individual paths we each choose.
If you choose the vegan path or journey you will find yourself on a sort of spectrum ranging from being a vegan initiate (beginner) to becoming a sort of vegan master (veteran). The fun part is learning and experiencing it all along the way. A major component of this journey is to enjoy the experiences and keep them in perspective.
I post vegan information on my facebook page almost everyday. The purpose is simply to share vegan education, products, restaurants, stores, and anything else I think people might be interested in regarding the vegan journey. The funny thing is periodically I will get some criticism, you know how facebook is. Most of the criticism comes from what I call "holier than thou vegans". They might find fault with a product and say it isn't healthy. My answer is almost always The buyer will decide where they want to be on the vegan spectrum, they might be doing it for their health, or possibly the environment, or the animals. The other day I posted pictures of a beautiful selection of vegan cheeses. One of my followers got on and said they are not good products and basically said we shouldn't eat cheese, vegan or not. My response is that people love cheese and choose to eat it (I do). It all depends where you are on the vegan spectrum as to how you make your decisions.
Remember the PEAS acronym for vegans...Physical...Environment...Animals...Spiritual'''
Highlighting the four major aspects of veganism. It's part of the journey. Where are you on the spectrum regarding the four aspects?
Talking about the vegan spectrum I find it very interesting than non vegans or very beginners want to know what a vegan eats. I find that almost everyone is currently part vegan in what the eat. Look at the average dinner (a salad, a potato, some meat, a roll). Interesting enough 3 out of 4 items are vegan. Oatmeal for breakfast with almond milk is vegan, and on it goes. The point being most people currently eat a lot of vegan food (plant based) and don't even think about it. Switching to almond milk, cashew cheese or veggie burgers, even an occasional "chicken" veggie nugget might be the next step moving along the vegan spectrum.
No one is a perfect "10" vegan, so don't take it too seriously. If you drive a car your oil, gas, and tires are all animal based products. You might have a leather belt or couch, don't look back, look forward, do the best you can moving forward, and definitely don't drive yourself, your family, or your friends crazy. Make good choices for you as you move along the vegan spectrum.
What you mean when you say "I am vegan", is that I am on the vegan journey meaning I am someplace on the vegan spectrum. Keeping this in mind will help you along the way.
May Peace Be With You
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Friday, December 6, 2019
VEGAN DIET - HEALTHY OR NOT
Almost everything you read or hear is that a vegan diet is in fact healthy for you...
Well not so fast, grasshopper!!!
The term "discriminating" means having good judgement. This is in fact essential when you construct a vegan diet. We must have good judgement when selecting what foods to eat, as well as how much too eat and when you eat it.
Here are a few examples to ponder. Let's go to the movies, buy your ticket and buy some vegan snacks... Here are a few vegan choices, popcorn (made with partially hydrogenated soybean oil, yikes), topped with vegan butter flavored GMO canola oil, oh oh, with a nice vegan sugar laden Pepsi, or maybe some Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Red Vines or potato chips, all vegan. On the way home stop at the hamburg stand and get vegan french fries and a Coke for everyone. What a great vegan feast ...right?
As you can see all of these "food like substances, "(yeah right) are very unhealthy even though they are in fact considered vegan. This is where we must be discriminating. When converting to a vegan diet it is not enough to simply "not eat animals"or "animal products" but, we must discern between nutritious and non-nutritious (healthy and not healthy) foods.
Dr. Bernard Jensen taught three major rules regarding food selection. Consume your foods in the following 3 ways.
1. WHOLE
2. PURE
3. NATURAL
WHOLE - try to eat the food in it most unprocessed state. When you are selecting and preparing your foods try to consume it in it's most unprocessed state. For example whole olives are better for us than olive oil, whole dates are better for us that date sugar, while a whole apple or carrot is better for us than a peeled one.
PURE - you know by now that organic means no herbicides, pesticides, GMO's. You know also that clean water not stored in BPA plastic containers is the best to consume.So as you see Dr. Jensen suggested we eat and drink as clean as we can
NATURAL - As much as we can we should try to eat things in their natural state, for example whole grapes more that grape juice, fresh raw sauerkraut rather that pasteurized sauerkraut and fresh raw corn on the cob rather that corn chips. Best to eat foods as close to their natural state as possible rather that processed. Of course some things must be processed to get the benefit, such as reishi mushrooms, but the idea is to do the best we can
.
Dr. Jensen would always say that " it is what you do most of the time that really counts, not what you do now and then". Was a wise man.
So as you see a vegan diet can be extremely healthy, or not so much, based on the choices and decisions you make. If we consider Dr. Jensen's three rules we see that a vegan diet can be optimally healthy. I believe more so than any other diet on the planet. Dr. Gabriel Cousens calls a 70-80% raw vegan diet the optimal evolutionary diet for mankind and the planet. Many other leading doctors such as Dr. Esselstyn and McDougal agree with these concepts and eating philosophies.
So in summary a balanced variety of vegan foods put together in a thoughtful manner is YES INDEED, a very healthy diet practice. So be discriminating, keep it real , keep it as much as whole, pure and natural as you can and you will maximize your vegan eating plan.
May Peace Be With You...
Well not so fast, grasshopper!!!
The term "discriminating" means having good judgement. This is in fact essential when you construct a vegan diet. We must have good judgement when selecting what foods to eat, as well as how much too eat and when you eat it.
Here are a few examples to ponder. Let's go to the movies, buy your ticket and buy some vegan snacks... Here are a few vegan choices, popcorn (made with partially hydrogenated soybean oil, yikes), topped with vegan butter flavored GMO canola oil, oh oh, with a nice vegan sugar laden Pepsi, or maybe some Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Red Vines or potato chips, all vegan. On the way home stop at the hamburg stand and get vegan french fries and a Coke for everyone. What a great vegan feast ...right?
As you can see all of these "food like substances, "(yeah right) are very unhealthy even though they are in fact considered vegan. This is where we must be discriminating. When converting to a vegan diet it is not enough to simply "not eat animals"or "animal products" but, we must discern between nutritious and non-nutritious (healthy and not healthy) foods.
Dr. Bernard Jensen taught three major rules regarding food selection. Consume your foods in the following 3 ways.
1. WHOLE
2. PURE
3. NATURAL
WHOLE - try to eat the food in it most unprocessed state. When you are selecting and preparing your foods try to consume it in it's most unprocessed state. For example whole olives are better for us than olive oil, whole dates are better for us that date sugar, while a whole apple or carrot is better for us than a peeled one.
PURE - you know by now that organic means no herbicides, pesticides, GMO's. You know also that clean water not stored in BPA plastic containers is the best to consume.So as you see Dr. Jensen suggested we eat and drink as clean as we can
NATURAL - As much as we can we should try to eat things in their natural state, for example whole grapes more that grape juice, fresh raw sauerkraut rather that pasteurized sauerkraut and fresh raw corn on the cob rather that corn chips. Best to eat foods as close to their natural state as possible rather that processed. Of course some things must be processed to get the benefit, such as reishi mushrooms, but the idea is to do the best we can
.
Dr. Jensen would always say that " it is what you do most of the time that really counts, not what you do now and then". Was a wise man.
So as you see a vegan diet can be extremely healthy, or not so much, based on the choices and decisions you make. If we consider Dr. Jensen's three rules we see that a vegan diet can be optimally healthy. I believe more so than any other diet on the planet. Dr. Gabriel Cousens calls a 70-80% raw vegan diet the optimal evolutionary diet for mankind and the planet. Many other leading doctors such as Dr. Esselstyn and McDougal agree with these concepts and eating philosophies.
So in summary a balanced variety of vegan foods put together in a thoughtful manner is YES INDEED, a very healthy diet practice. So be discriminating, keep it real , keep it as much as whole, pure and natural as you can and you will maximize your vegan eating plan.
May Peace Be With You...
Friday, November 22, 2019
INTERMITTENT FASTING
Fasting is a hot topic today.
Everybody seems to want to get on the fasting bandwagon these days. Actually, that is a good thing because proper fasting has been medically and scientifically proven to have huge health benefits. The major questions are what exactly is fasting and how do you do it safely. For complete details and protocols I would like to refer you to our free downloadable book entitled THERAPEUTIC AND SPIRITUAL FASTING available in our bookstore at. www.theveganjourney.org.
This blog is intended to discuss the popular practice and term called "intermittent fasting". There are many definitions and protocols of fasting such as a water fast, a juice fast, the grapefruit fast and on and on. The main intent, and concept of fasting is to create a radical change in your dietary habits. Classically this is true, BUT, for our purpose we will define fasting as simply refraining from solid foods. We might also include anything that must be processed by the liver and activate insulin secretion. This would include juices, and most other liquids except water. But remember your fast should be constructed to fit your lifestyle and objectives. We find a green juice fast quite practical for most people.
Back to the subject at hand, INTERMITTENT FASTING. This is a popular term used today to describe a daily routine of limiting your eating time to an "eating window" while just consuming water the rest of the time. Various people have limited their eating window anywhere from 2 to 8 hours. For example a 2 hour eating window may be from 4-6 pm, while an 8 hour eating window may be from noon to 8 pm. It is up to the individual as to what they wish to do.
So here is the issue. the true purpose of FASTING is to enhance the state of autophagy. Autophagy is the body's natural ability to sort of "self cleanse" by consuming faulty cells and by products of metabolism in the body. As part of normal everyday physiologic and metabolic function we create by-products as well as things such as cancerous growths, and even infections. Autophagy is sort of a cannabalistic process of consuming these and cleaning it up so it can be carried out of the body. Sort of like the garbage truck in your neighborhood. I realize this is an oversimplification but hopefully it tells the story.
So here comes the good stuff. Possibly the greatest benefit of TRUE FASTING (not intermittent fasting) is that it puts the body into a supercharged state of autophagy, sort of like a powerful vacuum cleaner in the body. But here is the catch, this process of supercharging actually starts around the third day of not eating solid foods. Therefore intermittent fasting is not what I call true fasting but rather what we prefer to call TIME RESTRICTED EATING (TRE), which does in fact have significant benefits.
Some of the general benefits of TIME RESTRICTED EATING (TRE) are as follows:
1. Can help stabilize blood glucose levels.
2. If you eat healthy foods can help to restrict total calorie intake.
3. Rests the digestive system for a significant amount of time on a daily basis.
4. May help with weight control.
5. Does enhance autophagy a bit.
6. may improve insulin sensitivity.
7. Studues show it reduced body fat while maintaining muscle mass.
These are just a few possible benefits of TRE, there are many more for consideration, I suggest you do some more research.
Our suggested TRE schedule for the average person is to schedule your eating window from noon to 8pm while not eating from 8pm through noon the next day. This gives you an 8 hour eating window and a 16 hour non eating time. However based on your lifestyle and personal schedule you can adjust this to suit yourself. Of course during your eating window eat as healthy as possible.
If you decide to give this a try let us know how it goes.
May peace be with you.
.
Everybody seems to want to get on the fasting bandwagon these days. Actually, that is a good thing because proper fasting has been medically and scientifically proven to have huge health benefits. The major questions are what exactly is fasting and how do you do it safely. For complete details and protocols I would like to refer you to our free downloadable book entitled THERAPEUTIC AND SPIRITUAL FASTING available in our bookstore at. www.theveganjourney.org.
This blog is intended to discuss the popular practice and term called "intermittent fasting". There are many definitions and protocols of fasting such as a water fast, a juice fast, the grapefruit fast and on and on. The main intent, and concept of fasting is to create a radical change in your dietary habits. Classically this is true, BUT, for our purpose we will define fasting as simply refraining from solid foods. We might also include anything that must be processed by the liver and activate insulin secretion. This would include juices, and most other liquids except water. But remember your fast should be constructed to fit your lifestyle and objectives. We find a green juice fast quite practical for most people.
Back to the subject at hand, INTERMITTENT FASTING. This is a popular term used today to describe a daily routine of limiting your eating time to an "eating window" while just consuming water the rest of the time. Various people have limited their eating window anywhere from 2 to 8 hours. For example a 2 hour eating window may be from 4-6 pm, while an 8 hour eating window may be from noon to 8 pm. It is up to the individual as to what they wish to do.
So here is the issue. the true purpose of FASTING is to enhance the state of autophagy. Autophagy is the body's natural ability to sort of "self cleanse" by consuming faulty cells and by products of metabolism in the body. As part of normal everyday physiologic and metabolic function we create by-products as well as things such as cancerous growths, and even infections. Autophagy is sort of a cannabalistic process of consuming these and cleaning it up so it can be carried out of the body. Sort of like the garbage truck in your neighborhood. I realize this is an oversimplification but hopefully it tells the story.
So here comes the good stuff. Possibly the greatest benefit of TRUE FASTING (not intermittent fasting) is that it puts the body into a supercharged state of autophagy, sort of like a powerful vacuum cleaner in the body. But here is the catch, this process of supercharging actually starts around the third day of not eating solid foods. Therefore intermittent fasting is not what I call true fasting but rather what we prefer to call TIME RESTRICTED EATING (TRE), which does in fact have significant benefits.
Some of the general benefits of TIME RESTRICTED EATING (TRE) are as follows:
1. Can help stabilize blood glucose levels.
2. If you eat healthy foods can help to restrict total calorie intake.
3. Rests the digestive system for a significant amount of time on a daily basis.
4. May help with weight control.
5. Does enhance autophagy a bit.
6. may improve insulin sensitivity.
7. Studues show it reduced body fat while maintaining muscle mass.
These are just a few possible benefits of TRE, there are many more for consideration, I suggest you do some more research.
Our suggested TRE schedule for the average person is to schedule your eating window from noon to 8pm while not eating from 8pm through noon the next day. This gives you an 8 hour eating window and a 16 hour non eating time. However based on your lifestyle and personal schedule you can adjust this to suit yourself. Of course during your eating window eat as healthy as possible.
If you decide to give this a try let us know how it goes.
May peace be with you.
.
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
THE ISSUE OF EGGS
Certainly eggs are not vegan,
but most people don't fully understand the full scope and implications of consuming eggs and what are the concerns directly related to them
Let's clear up a few points.
1. Eggs are simply a product of an animal thus simply don't qualify as a vegan food.
2. Yes, eggs are a good source of protein however it is no reason to eat them. A vegan has many choices of high quality protein from their plant based diet.
3. 1 single egg contains 37,000,000 pathogenic microorganisms, beef, lamb, poultry and seafood average 336,000,000, while the average entire vegan meal only contains 500 pleomorphic pathogenic microorganisms.
4. Eggs are probably one of the.foods to avoid for prevention and treatment of mycosis.
5. Diseases may also appear in eggs from sick hens.
6. Modern farming techniques may include feeeding chickens antibiotics, colored dye (makes yolks brighter in color), tranquilizers, hormones, and many other substances to harden shells and increase production.
7. Factory farming of egg layers is cruel at best. It is a dark world that treats the chickens as machines. A buddhist friend of mine told me she doesn't eat eggs because they belong to the chicken and she has no right to take them from her, now that is compassion.
A plant based vegan diet does not carry the same risk of salmonella, mycosis, or increased cholesteral. It further eliminates the worries associated with pesticides, toxins, hormones, and other chemicals that may be found in eggs.
Please feel free to contact me if you would like sources for any of the stats or issues discussed here.
There is a deeper discussion of this topic in THE WHOLE HEALTH WARRIOR book as well
.
but most people don't fully understand the full scope and implications of consuming eggs and what are the concerns directly related to them
Let's clear up a few points.
1. Eggs are simply a product of an animal thus simply don't qualify as a vegan food.
2. Yes, eggs are a good source of protein however it is no reason to eat them. A vegan has many choices of high quality protein from their plant based diet.
3. 1 single egg contains 37,000,000 pathogenic microorganisms, beef, lamb, poultry and seafood average 336,000,000, while the average entire vegan meal only contains 500 pleomorphic pathogenic microorganisms.
4. Eggs are probably one of the.foods to avoid for prevention and treatment of mycosis.
5. Diseases may also appear in eggs from sick hens.
6. Modern farming techniques may include feeeding chickens antibiotics, colored dye (makes yolks brighter in color), tranquilizers, hormones, and many other substances to harden shells and increase production.
7. Factory farming of egg layers is cruel at best. It is a dark world that treats the chickens as machines. A buddhist friend of mine told me she doesn't eat eggs because they belong to the chicken and she has no right to take them from her, now that is compassion.
A plant based vegan diet does not carry the same risk of salmonella, mycosis, or increased cholesteral. It further eliminates the worries associated with pesticides, toxins, hormones, and other chemicals that may be found in eggs.
Please feel free to contact me if you would like sources for any of the stats or issues discussed here.
There is a deeper discussion of this topic in THE WHOLE HEALTH WARRIOR book as well
.
Monday, November 11, 2019
AMAZING SAUERKRAUT RECIPE
If you like kraut you will love this recipe.
Nothong is quite as healthy and tasty as home made kraut...
A fantastic raw vegan probiotic food.
INGRDIENTS
1 head of green cabbage (shredded, I use a food processor)
1 TBSP pink salt
1 1/2 carrots (shredded)
2 ;3 cloves of garlic chopped
1 /2 red bell pepper chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper chopped (optional)
1 TBSP garlic powder
1 TBSP poppy, caraway or celery seeds
PROCEDURE
Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
Use a large wooden spoon to 'wilt" the mixture. do this by sort of chopping down on the mixture thus breaking down the cell structure,
When wilted place mixture in quart mason jars, Pack down as tight as possible, I use a wooden tamper purchased on Amazon. You can use a wooden spoon or anything that works. Should be very tightly packed. Leave about 2 " at top of jar and take a cabbage leaf to top off the mixture. Then place a small non breakable shot glass on top and cover...
I use a system called a PERFECT PICKLER which allows the gasses to escape but no outside bacteria to get in. They are also available on Amazon . Love it and have been using for years.
once packed down and covered let sit in a dark cool place for about 10 days. Open up, remove top cabbage leaf and enjoy. Once opened store in fridge.
Nothong is quite as healthy and tasty as home made kraut...
A fantastic raw vegan probiotic food.
INGRDIENTS
1 head of green cabbage (shredded, I use a food processor)
1 TBSP pink salt
1 1/2 carrots (shredded)
2 ;3 cloves of garlic chopped
1 /2 red bell pepper chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper chopped (optional)
1 TBSP garlic powder
1 TBSP poppy, caraway or celery seeds
PROCEDURE
Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
Use a large wooden spoon to 'wilt" the mixture. do this by sort of chopping down on the mixture thus breaking down the cell structure,
When wilted place mixture in quart mason jars, Pack down as tight as possible, I use a wooden tamper purchased on Amazon. You can use a wooden spoon or anything that works. Should be very tightly packed. Leave about 2 " at top of jar and take a cabbage leaf to top off the mixture. Then place a small non breakable shot glass on top and cover...
I use a system called a PERFECT PICKLER which allows the gasses to escape but no outside bacteria to get in. They are also available on Amazon . Love it and have been using for years.
once packed down and covered let sit in a dark cool place for about 10 days. Open up, remove top cabbage leaf and enjoy. Once opened store in fridge.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
PROBIOTICS SIMPLIFIED
Here is a simplified understanding and approach to probiotics.
A probiotic is a microorganism that is helpful in preventing and curing various types of illnesses. PRO meaning life while ANTI means against life, or death. A healthy immune system and digestive tract are the key benefits of a balance of various probiotics in the body. According to Harvard Medical School your biome or gut) is host to over 100 trillion microorganisms from over 500 different species. These are just the friendly microorganisms, or healthy bacteria.
The idea is to introduce a variety of multiple strains of these friendly bacteria (probiotics) into your gut throughout the day.This is why we suggest four different sources throughout the day. Although you don't really need to worry too much about the names of these bacteria the following are a few of the common ones you may find on the labels of various probiotic foods and drinks.
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobaccilis rhamnosus
Lactobacillus plantarum
Lactobacillis bulgarius
Bifidobacterium longum
Bifidobacterium bifidium
Plus over 495 more...whoa!!!!
So how do you keep track of all this?
It is actually not so hard... The key here is variety.
Select as many "probiotic " foods or supplements and rotate them throughout the day and the week.
Here are a few to start with...all add to the biome friendly bacteria.
Of course these sources are all available as vegan options. All should be non pasteurized.
Non dairy yogurt (almond, coconut, cashew etc)
Non dairy Kefir
Sauerkraut
Fermented veggies
Kombucha
Farmhouse brand culture gut shots
Culture apple cider vinegar'
Kimchi
Natto
Tempeh
Non vinegar pickles
Miso
Dietary supplements
All of these are available in most health food stores, some grocery stores and even online at Amazon.
A probiotic is a microorganism that is helpful in preventing and curing various types of illnesses. PRO meaning life while ANTI means against life, or death. A healthy immune system and digestive tract are the key benefits of a balance of various probiotics in the body. According to Harvard Medical School your biome or gut) is host to over 100 trillion microorganisms from over 500 different species. These are just the friendly microorganisms, or healthy bacteria.
The idea is to introduce a variety of multiple strains of these friendly bacteria (probiotics) into your gut throughout the day.This is why we suggest four different sources throughout the day. Although you don't really need to worry too much about the names of these bacteria the following are a few of the common ones you may find on the labels of various probiotic foods and drinks.
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobaccilis rhamnosus
Lactobacillus plantarum
Lactobacillis bulgarius
Bifidobacterium longum
Bifidobacterium bifidium
Plus over 495 more...whoa!!!!
So how do you keep track of all this?
It is actually not so hard... The key here is variety.
Select as many "probiotic " foods or supplements and rotate them throughout the day and the week.
Here are a few to start with...all add to the biome friendly bacteria.
Of course these sources are all available as vegan options. All should be non pasteurized.
Non dairy yogurt (almond, coconut, cashew etc)
Non dairy Kefir
Sauerkraut
Fermented veggies
Kombucha
Farmhouse brand culture gut shots
Culture apple cider vinegar'
Kimchi
Natto
Tempeh
Non vinegar pickles
Miso
Dietary supplements
All of these are available in most health food stores, some grocery stores and even online at Amazon.
BENEFITS OF A PLANT BASED DIET (Peer reviewed)
The following are conclusive findings from thirteen different peer reviewed scientific studies. Taken from the book THE FOOD REVOLUTION by John Robbins.
1. Eating more fruits and veggies increase survival rates in women with ovarian cancer.
2. Eating more fruits and veggies including a little soy reduces the risk of breast cancer.
3. Animal protein is associated with decreased bone health.
4. A small amount of soy protects against lung cancer.
5. A low fat vegetarian diet and healthy lifestyle rejuvenates coronary arteries.
6. Eating chicken has been implicated in urinary tract infections.
7. Excessive animal protein increases diabetic risk.
8. Moderate soy intake increases breast cancer survival.
9. A plant based diet improves mood.
10 Pregnant women's diet affects their babies risk of diabetes.
11. Red meat consumption increases the risk of diabetes.
12. Some soy intake decreases the risk of hip fractures.
13. Red meat increases the risk of prostate cancer.
1. Eating more fruits and veggies increase survival rates in women with ovarian cancer.
2. Eating more fruits and veggies including a little soy reduces the risk of breast cancer.
3. Animal protein is associated with decreased bone health.
4. A small amount of soy protects against lung cancer.
5. A low fat vegetarian diet and healthy lifestyle rejuvenates coronary arteries.
6. Eating chicken has been implicated in urinary tract infections.
7. Excessive animal protein increases diabetic risk.
8. Moderate soy intake increases breast cancer survival.
9. A plant based diet improves mood.
10 Pregnant women's diet affects their babies risk of diabetes.
11. Red meat consumption increases the risk of diabetes.
12. Some soy intake decreases the risk of hip fractures.
13. Red meat increases the risk of prostate cancer.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
THE ADDITION, REPLACEMENT, AND SUBSTITUTION STRATEGY
In order to be successful on your vegan Journey you must experience a certain level of satisfaction in what you are eating. After all we really should enjoy life. I have mentioned before my early journey was quite a challenge, all we could order in a restaurant was baked potato and salads...quite the challenge to stay on course.
Your new lifestyle should not be one of deprivation, nor, should it be a restrictive prescribed diet plan. Your vegan journey will be one THAT ADDS POSITIVE PRACTICES AND HABITS THUS PUSHING OUT THE NEGATIVE ONES. Replacing negative energies with positive ones. Things that you will add are tasty health building foods, regular walks, positive meditations, generous giving behaviors, practices that heal the earth and help end animal cruelty.When you are done reconstructing your lifestyle there will be no room for negative stuff.
ADDITION - REPLACEMENT - SUBSTITUTION
ADDITION is the practice of adding positive habits and practices to your everyday life.. Building new schedules that include walks and meditations, making sure you drink enough good clean water, adding foods and supplements that bring positive energy to you.
REPLACEMENT is the conscious act of bringing in new positive energy foods and habits that crowd out the old negative ones. For example replacing the bad habit such as smoking or drinking sugary drinks with other habits that are more positive such as writing in your journal when you want to smoke or drinking veggie juice rather that sugar drinks
.
SUBSTITUTION is the direct act of observing what you are eating or drinking and finding a direct satisfying vegan substitute for that item. Today we have so many choices,for example if you like ice cream try one of the many vegan options, same for cheese, milk, cookies, and even meats.
The following are a few examples to get you thinking. All are available at health oriented stores and even many at mainstream grocery stores.
Yogurt - many types are available such as cashew, almond even oat milk yogurt. My favorite brands are Kite Hill, Nancy's, and Forager.
Beef Patties - Favorites are Beyond Beef and Litelife (20 gr. of protein). Same for sausages, hot dogs, and crumbles.
Cows milk - So many types and brands to choose from, almond, cashew, oat, rice and so on.
Chicken of beef broth - Once again a host of choices of flavored veggie broths. Great for soup bases or plain.
Cheese - this is a big one, everyone loves cheese. So many now available, but our favorites are. Miyoko's (amazing taste texture and variety), our favorite is smoked farmhouse, , Follow Your Heart (cheddar or smoked gouda cheese slices Daiya, good for vegan pizza. The are plenty more, find one you like and enjoy.
Chicken nuggets - The kids love these, Quorn seems to be the favorite.
Cookies - Trader Joe"s oatmeal chocolate chip vegan cookies are great.
Soda pop - Zevia soda and Bai are both very tasty and sugar free.
Even fast food places have vegan burgers or tacos as part of their menu.
So as you can see substituting vegan foods for low energy non vegan foods today is pretty easy.
This isnt' the end of the list but just the beginning.
ENJOY THE JOURNEY...
Your new lifestyle should not be one of deprivation, nor, should it be a restrictive prescribed diet plan. Your vegan journey will be one THAT ADDS POSITIVE PRACTICES AND HABITS THUS PUSHING OUT THE NEGATIVE ONES. Replacing negative energies with positive ones. Things that you will add are tasty health building foods, regular walks, positive meditations, generous giving behaviors, practices that heal the earth and help end animal cruelty.When you are done reconstructing your lifestyle there will be no room for negative stuff.
ADDITION - REPLACEMENT - SUBSTITUTION
ADDITION is the practice of adding positive habits and practices to your everyday life.. Building new schedules that include walks and meditations, making sure you drink enough good clean water, adding foods and supplements that bring positive energy to you.
REPLACEMENT is the conscious act of bringing in new positive energy foods and habits that crowd out the old negative ones. For example replacing the bad habit such as smoking or drinking sugary drinks with other habits that are more positive such as writing in your journal when you want to smoke or drinking veggie juice rather that sugar drinks
.
SUBSTITUTION is the direct act of observing what you are eating or drinking and finding a direct satisfying vegan substitute for that item. Today we have so many choices,for example if you like ice cream try one of the many vegan options, same for cheese, milk, cookies, and even meats.
The following are a few examples to get you thinking. All are available at health oriented stores and even many at mainstream grocery stores.
Yogurt - many types are available such as cashew, almond even oat milk yogurt. My favorite brands are Kite Hill, Nancy's, and Forager.
Beef Patties - Favorites are Beyond Beef and Litelife (20 gr. of protein). Same for sausages, hot dogs, and crumbles.
Cows milk - So many types and brands to choose from, almond, cashew, oat, rice and so on.
Chicken of beef broth - Once again a host of choices of flavored veggie broths. Great for soup bases or plain.
Cheese - this is a big one, everyone loves cheese. So many now available, but our favorites are. Miyoko's (amazing taste texture and variety), our favorite is smoked farmhouse, , Follow Your Heart (cheddar or smoked gouda cheese slices Daiya, good for vegan pizza. The are plenty more, find one you like and enjoy.
Chicken nuggets - The kids love these, Quorn seems to be the favorite.
Cookies - Trader Joe"s oatmeal chocolate chip vegan cookies are great.
Soda pop - Zevia soda and Bai are both very tasty and sugar free.
Even fast food places have vegan burgers or tacos as part of their menu.
So as you can see substituting vegan foods for low energy non vegan foods today is pretty easy.
This isnt' the end of the list but just the beginning.
ENJOY THE JOURNEY...
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
VEGAN RESTAURANT REVIEW
VEGAN RESTAURANT REVIEWS
One of our favorite hobbies when we are traveling is to find new quality vegan restaurants and health food stores. Here are a few we have discovered and would like to share with you. Since we are are not professional food critics we will not be grading these restaurants but simply sharing the ones we like the best. So all come with a HIGH recommendation, and are places we eat at whenever we are in the area.
TUCSON, ARIZONA
Lovin Spoonful - A small quaint place with a great menu. Must say their corn chowder was as good as I've ever had. Also has a tempeh bacon wrap "double stuffed". Will be a regular stop when in the area.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Pomegranate Cafe - A long standing favorite of ours. We eat there whenever we can. Great place to take friends. Mary loves the street tacos. We absolutely love the cinnamon rolls (only served on weekends), plus their coffee drinks and smoothies are awesome
LOS ANGELES
Cafe Gratitude - The city is loaded with great vegan eateries but our favorite is Cafe Gratitude in Venice. Never had a bad meal there and have eaten almost everything on the menu. The biggest problem is to decide what to choose. Make sure you are hungry when you go there because you will surely eat a lot.
Gracias Madre - If you are vegan and like Mexican food this is your place. Everything from nachos to tacos to enchiladas. All amazing,, be sure to order guacamole is is to die for.
PALM SPRINGS
Natures - Fantastic cafe with an unbelievable menu. Smoothies, juices, tofu scramble, great salads and so much more. You could eat there everyday for a year and never order the same dish twice. A regular stop for us when we are passing through Palm Springs. Set up like a cafe with short order cooks.
Enjoy and feel free to share your favorites with us. We will be adding to this list regularly..
TUCSON, ARIZONA
Lovin Spoonful - A small quaint place with a great menu. Must say their corn chowder was as good as I've ever had. Also has a tempeh bacon wrap "double stuffed". Will be a regular stop when in the area.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Pomegranate Cafe - A long standing favorite of ours. We eat there whenever we can. Great place to take friends. Mary loves the street tacos. We absolutely love the cinnamon rolls (only served on weekends), plus their coffee drinks and smoothies are awesome
LOS ANGELES
Cafe Gratitude - The city is loaded with great vegan eateries but our favorite is Cafe Gratitude in Venice. Never had a bad meal there and have eaten almost everything on the menu. The biggest problem is to decide what to choose. Make sure you are hungry when you go there because you will surely eat a lot.
Gracias Madre - If you are vegan and like Mexican food this is your place. Everything from nachos to tacos to enchiladas. All amazing,, be sure to order guacamole is is to die for.
PALM SPRINGS
Natures - Fantastic cafe with an unbelievable menu. Smoothies, juices, tofu scramble, great salads and so much more. You could eat there everyday for a year and never order the same dish twice. A regular stop for us when we are passing through Palm Springs. Set up like a cafe with short order cooks.
Enjoy and feel free to share your favorites with us. We will be adding to this list regularly..
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
NEW MEAT LIKE VEGAN BURGERS
I have tried many of the commercial vegan meat-like burgers and would like to share some thoughts.
The first of which is that I am extremely glad they are on the market now. When I first started on the V path all I could get in restaurants were salads and baked potatoes. I've said this before, but it was boring and discouraging. The first generation of V foods were tasteless and had the consistency of cardboard, that image still sticks with many people even til today. The V options today are amazing in taste and texture. There is no longer any reason not to eat them based on poor taste or texture. Everyday something wonderful and new hits the market, it is an exciting time for vegans.
With that being said we still have to be vigilant to make sure we are eating the best possible V foods. Best to have organic, non GMO, and as unprocessed and chemical free as possible. As Dr. Jensen used to say eat whole, pure, and natural as possible.
On occasion you might like a burger meal, I know I do. So we have many choices starting with making your own, with one of the many great recipes available. We also could buy one of the organic "veggie"(black bean) patties found in the freezer section. Many of these are great tasting and pretty healthy. However you might want one of the "meat like" burger patties that you might get in a fast food restaurant or to make at home. When we eat them we are usually cooking them at home on a griddler
Yes they are processed but some stand out among the others. One major requirement we have is that they are non GMO. These two fit that bill, and are on the top of our list..
BEYOND BEEF BURGERS are non GMO, and have a base of pea protein, rice protein and mung bean protein,.no soy or gluten...20 grams of protein. Even though it does contain canola oil it is non GMO... The redness that looks like blood comes from beet juice, pomegranate powder and lycopene color.(this is our V burger of choice). They also make a V sausage with a similar nutrient profile.
LIGHTLIFE BURGERS Are also non-GMO, and have a similar ingredient profile as Beyond meat burgers, pea protein based. Taste and texture are quite good and also have 20g. of protein. They also make hot dogs , tempeh, crumble and other nice products.
The first of which is that I am extremely glad they are on the market now. When I first started on the V path all I could get in restaurants were salads and baked potatoes. I've said this before, but it was boring and discouraging. The first generation of V foods were tasteless and had the consistency of cardboard, that image still sticks with many people even til today. The V options today are amazing in taste and texture. There is no longer any reason not to eat them based on poor taste or texture. Everyday something wonderful and new hits the market, it is an exciting time for vegans.
With that being said we still have to be vigilant to make sure we are eating the best possible V foods. Best to have organic, non GMO, and as unprocessed and chemical free as possible. As Dr. Jensen used to say eat whole, pure, and natural as possible.
On occasion you might like a burger meal, I know I do. So we have many choices starting with making your own, with one of the many great recipes available. We also could buy one of the organic "veggie"(black bean) patties found in the freezer section. Many of these are great tasting and pretty healthy. However you might want one of the "meat like" burger patties that you might get in a fast food restaurant or to make at home. When we eat them we are usually cooking them at home on a griddler
Yes they are processed but some stand out among the others. One major requirement we have is that they are non GMO. These two fit that bill, and are on the top of our list..
BEYOND BEEF BURGERS are non GMO, and have a base of pea protein, rice protein and mung bean protein,.no soy or gluten...20 grams of protein. Even though it does contain canola oil it is non GMO... The redness that looks like blood comes from beet juice, pomegranate powder and lycopene color.(this is our V burger of choice). They also make a V sausage with a similar nutrient profile.
LIGHTLIFE BURGERS Are also non-GMO, and have a similar ingredient profile as Beyond meat burgers, pea protein based. Taste and texture are quite good and also have 20g. of protein. They also make hot dogs , tempeh, crumble and other nice products.
Monday, October 28, 2019
CAULIFLOWER RICE
This is the most simple yet versatile recipe ever...
INGREDIENTS
1 head of cauliflower
INSTRUCTIONS
Using knife cut up cauliflower into pieces that will fit in food processor.
Put pieces in food processor...do not overload.
PULSE until cauliflower is consistency of rice...
May store in fridge 5-7 days...
MANY USES
Use anyway you would normally use cooked rice...
Use to make raw sushi...
Use as a base to make raw vegan pizza crust...
Use as a base to make raw crackers or bread...
Sprinkle on salads...
it is endless...tasty... and healthy
INGREDIENTS
1 head of cauliflower
INSTRUCTIONS
Using knife cut up cauliflower into pieces that will fit in food processor.
Put pieces in food processor...do not overload.
PULSE until cauliflower is consistency of rice...
May store in fridge 5-7 days...
MANY USES
Use anyway you would normally use cooked rice...
Use to make raw sushi...
Use as a base to make raw vegan pizza crust...
Use as a base to make raw crackers or bread...
Sprinkle on salads...
it is endless...tasty... and healthy
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Q. & A... NEW PLANT BASED PRODUCTS HITTING THE MARKET
Q. What do you think about all of the new plant based products hitting the market?
A. Thanks for the question Marcia...
I am VERY excited about the new plant based products that are now available. When I first started my V journey all I could get in restaurants was a salad and baked potato... boring after awhile. The variety and improved quality today is great.I am especially impressed by the variety and quality of the mylks and cheeses. Even the vegan meats add some excitement to meal planning.
However the consumer must be smart, aware and discerning. Just because it is vegan doesn't mean it is healthy. French fries are vegan but we know they are really a junk food, and after all, junk food is still junk food, So we still must read the labels and be aware of what is on our plate. Check the sugar, fat, chemical and sodium content. So even though it may be good for the animals it may not be good for the humans.I simply say "buyer beware."
The jury is still out on the new craze of vegan burgers. Of course when you stick them on a white hamburger bun a cover them with sugary catsup you are ending up with a junk food. But as Dr. Jensen used to say it is what you do most of the time that counts. Once in awhile a bit of something off track will not harm you. So if you are inclined, treat yourself a bit, now and then. BUT will always keep it 100% vegan.
May peace be with you
Baruch Hashem
A. Thanks for the question Marcia...
I am VERY excited about the new plant based products that are now available. When I first started my V journey all I could get in restaurants was a salad and baked potato... boring after awhile. The variety and improved quality today is great.I am especially impressed by the variety and quality of the mylks and cheeses. Even the vegan meats add some excitement to meal planning.
However the consumer must be smart, aware and discerning. Just because it is vegan doesn't mean it is healthy. French fries are vegan but we know they are really a junk food, and after all, junk food is still junk food, So we still must read the labels and be aware of what is on our plate. Check the sugar, fat, chemical and sodium content. So even though it may be good for the animals it may not be good for the humans.I simply say "buyer beware."
The jury is still out on the new craze of vegan burgers. Of course when you stick them on a white hamburger bun a cover them with sugary catsup you are ending up with a junk food. But as Dr. Jensen used to say it is what you do most of the time that counts. Once in awhile a bit of something off track will not harm you. So if you are inclined, treat yourself a bit, now and then. BUT will always keep it 100% vegan.
May peace be with you
Baruch Hashem
Friday, October 25, 2019
VEGAN CHEEZY SAUCE RECIPE
Here is a simple recipe to make a cheezy sauce that will spice up many of your dishes. Use as a dip, or coating for items you wish to dehydrate such as onion rings or kale.
Ingredients...
1/3 cup raw cashews
1 red bell pepper (cut in pieces)
4 TBSP nutritional yeast
1 tsp garlic powder
1 clove fresh garlic
1 TBSP olive oil
2 limes juiced
dash of salt
water to thin mixture(make it to texture you desire)
dash of cayenne if you want it a bit spicy
Place all ingredients in a magic bullet and blend til smooth
Use as coating, dip oe dressing...enjoy
Ingredients...
1/3 cup raw cashews
1 red bell pepper (cut in pieces)
4 TBSP nutritional yeast
1 tsp garlic powder
1 clove fresh garlic
1 TBSP olive oil
2 limes juiced
dash of salt
water to thin mixture(make it to texture you desire)
dash of cayenne if you want it a bit spicy
Place all ingredients in a magic bullet and blend til smooth
Use as coating, dip oe dressing...enjoy
Thursday, October 24, 2019
CONSTRUCTING A WELL ROUNDED VEGAN MEAL
When you become a vegan of are thinking of doing so, you will be bombarded with questions such as, " where do you get your protein" or "How do you eat a well rounded diet", What do you eat"? The answer is simple " I get my protein and nutrients from my food just like you do".
The following are some guidelines and tips in constructing a thoughtful well rounded vegan eating plan.
Start by dividing your daily food into four major groups.
PROTEINS
FATS
CARBOHYDRATES
FRUITS AND VEGGIES
VEGAN PROTEINS
The average American consumes way more protein than is needed. The average person only needs 40-50 grams of protein per day. With a four part well rounded vegan diet that is totally realistic with almost no effort, Protein deficiency is not an issue in the U.S.
Black beans and other legumes - 100 grams of black beans yields around 21 grams of protein, You will also get fiber, magnesium, potassium, folate and other nutrients when you eat legumes.
Pea isolate protein powders - If you are into smoothies or soups dump a serving of pea protein powder to get around 25 grams of protein.
Oats - will provide you with 17 grams per a 100 gram serving, plus very tasty.
Quinoa - A great ancient grain providing you with about five grams per serving...tasty too.
Guava - is a protein fruit with about 3 grams per serving.
Pistachio nuts - will provide 20 grams of protein per 100 gram serving. The perfect salad topper of snack.
Other miscellaneous vegan sources include, tempeh, non dairy yogurt and kefer. You might notice tofu is not on the list here. I will address that at a future post. We are not so high on tofu.
VEGAN FATS
Fats are good brain food as well as helping in the construction of hormones. It is an essential part of the diet.
Avocados - A half of an avocado will provide you with about 10 grams of monounsaturated fat. That is a good fat the helps keep bad cholesteral down.
Nuts - They are very high in fat so best to eat less than a quarter of a cup per day which will provide about 17 grams of fat per day. If you are trying to gain weight eat more.
Seeds - My two favorite seeds are sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds, both are quite low in fats but are nutritional powerhouses. I like to make them into seed butters and eat a tablespoon of each per day. Sunflower seeds are good as well but are extremely high in fat so limit them. Chia, flax and hemp seeds are great salad toppers as well.
Oils - Be careful with oils such as olive, avocado, sunflower etc. It is a very highly processed food and should probably not be used to cook with. A little bit sprinkled on a salad with lemon is okay,
CARBS
Carbs are an essential part of our diets but be careful no to overdo them. Also would be best if not overly processed such as white bread.
Grains - In general grains should be somewhat limited. Mostly ancient grains such as teff are the beat. Other grains that we find acceptable for many reasons are, quinoa, barley, amaranth. and millet.
Sweet potatoes and yams -No fat, no cholesterol, minimal sugar (6g), loaded with nutrients.
Sprouted grain tortillas - are a good substitute for bread.
VEGGIES AND FRUITS
Leafy greens - should be a staple almost everyday. Highest in nutritional values per calorie of all foods.
Cruciferous veggies
Root veggies
Veggies that grow on vines or stalks
All fruits in limited quantity.
I think you get the idea if it is a veggie...eat it...mix up the colors...make a rainbow salad daily...each color represents a different set of nutrients so it will round out your personal nutrient profile.
MISC. ADDITIONS
Make sure you add a few probiotic foods to your daily plan such as sauerkraut, yogurt, kefir, kombucha, or other veggie ferments such as kimchee. It will help you balance out you gut biome
We also suggest you have a daily serving of various sprouts as part of your plan. Put them in your salad or wraps..
So you see being vegan gives you an amazing array of highly nutritious and tasty foods. Won't be long before your friends and family want to eat like you.
May peace be with you.
The following are some guidelines and tips in constructing a thoughtful well rounded vegan eating plan.
Start by dividing your daily food into four major groups.
PROTEINS
FATS
CARBOHYDRATES
FRUITS AND VEGGIES
VEGAN PROTEINS
The average American consumes way more protein than is needed. The average person only needs 40-50 grams of protein per day. With a four part well rounded vegan diet that is totally realistic with almost no effort, Protein deficiency is not an issue in the U.S.
Black beans and other legumes - 100 grams of black beans yields around 21 grams of protein, You will also get fiber, magnesium, potassium, folate and other nutrients when you eat legumes.
Pea isolate protein powders - If you are into smoothies or soups dump a serving of pea protein powder to get around 25 grams of protein.
Oats - will provide you with 17 grams per a 100 gram serving, plus very tasty.
Quinoa - A great ancient grain providing you with about five grams per serving...tasty too.
Guava - is a protein fruit with about 3 grams per serving.
Pistachio nuts - will provide 20 grams of protein per 100 gram serving. The perfect salad topper of snack.
Other miscellaneous vegan sources include, tempeh, non dairy yogurt and kefer. You might notice tofu is not on the list here. I will address that at a future post. We are not so high on tofu.
VEGAN FATS
Fats are good brain food as well as helping in the construction of hormones. It is an essential part of the diet.
Avocados - A half of an avocado will provide you with about 10 grams of monounsaturated fat. That is a good fat the helps keep bad cholesteral down.
Nuts - They are very high in fat so best to eat less than a quarter of a cup per day which will provide about 17 grams of fat per day. If you are trying to gain weight eat more.
Seeds - My two favorite seeds are sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds, both are quite low in fats but are nutritional powerhouses. I like to make them into seed butters and eat a tablespoon of each per day. Sunflower seeds are good as well but are extremely high in fat so limit them. Chia, flax and hemp seeds are great salad toppers as well.
Oils - Be careful with oils such as olive, avocado, sunflower etc. It is a very highly processed food and should probably not be used to cook with. A little bit sprinkled on a salad with lemon is okay,
CARBS
Carbs are an essential part of our diets but be careful no to overdo them. Also would be best if not overly processed such as white bread.
Grains - In general grains should be somewhat limited. Mostly ancient grains such as teff are the beat. Other grains that we find acceptable for many reasons are, quinoa, barley, amaranth. and millet.
Sweet potatoes and yams -No fat, no cholesterol, minimal sugar (6g), loaded with nutrients.
Sprouted grain tortillas - are a good substitute for bread.
VEGGIES AND FRUITS
Leafy greens - should be a staple almost everyday. Highest in nutritional values per calorie of all foods.
Cruciferous veggies
Root veggies
Veggies that grow on vines or stalks
All fruits in limited quantity.
I think you get the idea if it is a veggie...eat it...mix up the colors...make a rainbow salad daily...each color represents a different set of nutrients so it will round out your personal nutrient profile.
MISC. ADDITIONS
Make sure you add a few probiotic foods to your daily plan such as sauerkraut, yogurt, kefir, kombucha, or other veggie ferments such as kimchee. It will help you balance out you gut biome
We also suggest you have a daily serving of various sprouts as part of your plan. Put them in your salad or wraps..
So you see being vegan gives you an amazing array of highly nutritious and tasty foods. Won't be long before your friends and family want to eat like you.
May peace be with you.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
THE FOUR DIMENSIONS OF VEGANISM...PEAS
Many people consider veganism as a diet. This is not the case, it is rather a way of living, a lifestyle if you prefer to give it a label.Of course eating is a major part of our lives so veganism does in fact encompass how we eat and what food choices we make.
We look at veganism as a four dimentional lifestyle with an underlying philosophy of "do no harm" or Ahimsa.
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Dimension #1...PHYSICAL
The physical dimension of course starts with a healthy vegan diet. One that promotes cleansing, healing and prevention. As part of this we should include regular physical activity and activities that promote a quiet mind. In other words we are taking care of our own body and minds.Ahimsa.
Dimension #2...ECOLOGICAL
Our behavior, activities and outlook should be aimed at sustainability of the environment and the planet as a whole. what we do and the way we do it should cause no harm to the planet, the air and our water. The object is to leave it all better that how we found it. Ahimsa.
Dimension #3... THE ANIMALS
The animals are the true victims of our careless lifestyle and eating choices. If we look at animals as sentient beings with a unique soul and consciousness, we would give them the respect they deserve. We would not lock them up like prisoners. We would not torture them. We would not drug them to death and take their babies away. We would respect them. Ahimsa.
Dimension #4... SPIRITUAL
For us to get the most out of life we need to consider this dimension very seriously. We need to realize that we are simply part of the entire scope of nature and consider carefully how best we fit in to the greater scheme of things. Communimg with nature regularly, looking at the stars in wonderment, and living a life of service helps us answer the bigger question... what is our purpose?
Ahimsa.
This post is just an introduction to the four dimensions of veganism. Each of these dimensions will be examined in great detail as we go along.
DO YOU LIKE PEAS?
Why would I ask you say... well the acronym for the four dimensions of veganism is PEAS...
Physical, Ecological, Animal, Spiritual... so put some peas on your plate and give it some thought...
May PEAS be with you.
Monday, October 21, 2019
THE VEGAN JOURNEY
Veganism is one of the fastest growing trends on the globe. New products, new restaurants, and new books are popping up everywhere, With all of this growth and activity there comes some confusion as to how to incorporate veganism into your life. So to help you manuever through the maze we have created this one stop site to provide you with good education, usefull tips and great resources.
We will be covering all the major topics and hot buttons related to the vegan and holistic lifestyle including recipes, places to get good vegan meals, new product releases, fasting, weight loss or gain, supplementation,plus controversial topics such as 5G and how to deal with it. We will even answer your personal questions right here.
Just a few tips...
1. There are already many useful posts on this blog from the past, take a few minutes, look through them and pick a few that might interest you.
2. Check this blog out everyday for the latest and greatest tips and posts.
3. Be sure to contact us with any questions regarding your own vegan journey.
So remember every journey starts with the first step... so start today...may peace be with you.
We will be covering all the major topics and hot buttons related to the vegan and holistic lifestyle including recipes, places to get good vegan meals, new product releases, fasting, weight loss or gain, supplementation,plus controversial topics such as 5G and how to deal with it. We will even answer your personal questions right here.
Just a few tips...
1. There are already many useful posts on this blog from the past, take a few minutes, look through them and pick a few that might interest you.
2. Check this blog out everyday for the latest and greatest tips and posts.
3. Be sure to contact us with any questions regarding your own vegan journey.
So remember every journey starts with the first step... so start today...may peace be with you.
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